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Miss Bessie gets her steady drive from caring
By ANDREW SKERRITT
Published May 29, 2007
When we walked into the huge warehouse, I was immediately struck by the immensity of the task ahead of us.
Boxes of food were stacked ceiling high, most of it - 113, 000 pounds to be exact - from the recent Pasco County Letter Carriers Food drive.
Our job for the next four hours was to sort and pack boxes for the Suncoast Harvest Food Bank in Land O'Lakes.
We - a group of St. Petersburg Times and Publix supermarket employees - were among the scores of volunteers who last week fanned out across Pasco County for the United Way Day of Caring.
If this annual exercise in civic sweatiness was supposed to open our eyes to the daily possibilities of making a difference, it worked.
After four hours, I got my white T-shirt smudged; my lower back ached; I sneezed from the dust in the warehouse. I'll get over that. But I won't forget meeting Bessie "Ma" Samuels, a 4 1/2-foot ball of energy and organization. Her inspiration was enough to dull the pain of an aching back.
The Suncoast Harvest Food Bank supplies pantries in Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter counties.
The food bank and adjoining thrift store are run by a small staff. But it's mostly unpaid help that puts a dent in sorting and packaging the food: students seeking community service hours to impress college admission deans, men and women serving court-ordered community service and folks like me seeking to earn brownie points with the boss.
In our Day of Caring group, the guys were assigned to lift and stack the sorted boxes. The women sorted. Rice, mashed potatoes and Hamburger Helper are sides.
It was Miss Bessie's job to make sure our sorters got it right.
Bessie has been a regular since 1989, the year after her husband died. Three times she retired from helping out, but each time found a reason to return.
She lives alone with her Quaker parrot, Georgie. But sorting cans at the food bank means she has people to talk to.
"It gets lonesome with just me and the bird, " she said.
Three mornings a week, you'll find Miss Bessie in the middle aisle with a cart, sorting through the canned goods. And that's where we met her.
She kept everyone in line in her gentle way. Whenever a volunteer had a question, she always knew the right answer. As soon as something spilled, she was right there to clean it up.
She had a Depression-era appreciation for food. She didn't like tossing anything out. You had to make sure the bag was open or something was visibly wrong with it before you could toss it out. For those of us who were older, it reminded us of the save-everything thriftiness of our parents.
Miss Bessie once had her hips replaced, but that doesn't seem to affect her stamina. She kept working even when we, younger folks, needed a break.
But Miss Bessie got as much out of us as anyone could. After four hours, our group had sorted and stacked 12 pallets of boxes, containing more than 20, 000 pounds of staples.
That's a lot of caring. I'm sure Miss Bessie would love for us to come back again soon.
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INSIDE PASSAGE: An Exhibition by Karen Trask
November 23, 2012 9:00 am - 12:45 pm
Sponsored by: Department of Communication Studies
The Media Gallery in the Department of Communication Studies proudly presents Inside Passage: An Exhibition by Karen Trask, curated by Rae Staseson.
This exhibition explores memory, absence, and time. Trask's interest in the changing nature of language and her use of hundreds of dictionaries creates a sculptural and conceptual poetic experience. Trask has exhibited her work extensively across Canada and Europe, and she is represented in numerous public and private collections. Karen Trask received her MFA from Concordia University in 1999.
Inside Passage runs from September 28 to December 7, 2012 in the Media Gallery, CJ Building 1.419, at Concordia University's Loyola campus, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 9-4:45 pm and Friday 9-12:45 pm.
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The story of an 8-Ball Crip and Jewish convert who served in the IDF and asked whether he "started placing the state of Israel in the position of God." A guest report from Rosalina Nieves of USC's Annenberg School of Journalism.
A new show from Jerusalem with American-Israeli journalist Yossi Klein Halevi, who says Jerusalem is a place where the essential human story plays itself out with particular intensity.
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Here is a quote from Pity the Nation, which I am reading as I type these lines:
Speaking these words is Shlomo Green, when being told that about Damiani, a Palestinian whose house he is inhabiting now.
...the old Jew sat for a long time in silence as the wind and rain in the darkness outside lashed at the windows of Damiiani's old home. Then he looked up quite suddenly with tears in his eyes. "I am very moved by what you have told me,"...What can I say? I would like to meet these people. If you can say for me...Here he paused, but he wanted to go on. "it is a tragedy of both our people. How can I explain in my poor English? I think the Arabs have the same rights as the Jews and I think it is a tragedy of history that a people who are refugees make new refugees. I have nothing against the Arabs. I am living here with Arab people in peace and I have some friends among them. They are nice people. They are the same as us. I don't know that we Jews did this tragedy- but it happened. I want only one thing: peace for the new generation and progress. How can I say more than this? I feel at home here."
Fisk, Robert. Pity the Nation (p. 31)
You say "There are no facts here" (in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict). And you go on to suggest:
"In this newest most tangible representation of the divide between Israelis and Palestinians [the wall], a quintessential characteristic of multiple narratives about the same "facts" emerges. For one side, the wall signifies security and safety; for the other, separation and oppression. Both reactions to it are valid on some deep level."
But there are facts. There is the fact that the Zionists (my father was one) colonized Palestine by the ethnic cleansing of its indigenous inhabitants, much the same way that the American colonists took over this land with genocidal actions against its indigenous residents.
There is the fact that the state of Israel is the primary violator of UN resolutions in the world, with no penalty or sanction. And there is the fact that the separation wall, which is yet another confiscatory imposition on the native peoples, is illegal and an abomination to all standards of morality and human decency.
Different peoples with different agendas and intellectual and moral blinders can "validly" react in different ways to the same facts. But the facts on the ground do not change according to one's response to them.
Israel is a rogue state and the only violence that the UN Charter accepts as legitimate is self-defense or campaigns against an occupying or oppressive regime. By law and morality, the Palestinians are in the right and the Israelis are in the wrong. That is the fact. The rest is rationalization.
from Krista on line re the religious divide and the Middle East: "The future is always, undeniably and everywhere, a far more fluid, expansive, and surprising thing than we ever take for granted." I am quoting this, from her recent, fascinating piece on Yossi Klein Halevi. I found At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden: A Jew's Search for God Within Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land" remaindered some time ago at the Jewish Book Store in Brookline, MA. The title, so evocative of yearning, and so poetic, called to me and I purchased this book, for a song. When you examine the underlying spirituality of all religions you discover there is a deep well they are all drawing from, and it is, what waters us all, that same water, for that same thirst for knowledge about what we're doing here, to "divine" deep and deeper truths about our universe and Creation. I have been writing letters for a long time, and it seems, my letters are perhaps, going unheard, but I do it, with letters, and have written thousands around the world, because I do it, with words, and this is about the letters, in every possible way, meaning the world was first created out of the potentials of the Hebrew letters, and all letters, because there is a unity that crosses Babel. It's spring, and everything, particularly here in New England, is bursting into bloom. All springs, tightly coiled, as the Jewish Torah, as in all furled parchments, as fern, are opening, as I say perhaps spring is a time of all openings, of eye openings, of I openings. There are deep and ongoing metaphoric connects running up and down all creation. This mirroring one ness, once perceived, and available to us all, is beautiful. And, as Keats wrote, Beauty IS truth. Yes, to the first statement of Krista's about what is fluid, as in movement, as also in spring. It is written in the Zohar, the mystical book of Splendor, that "A river runs through Eden." I want to draw attention to this as we're all drawing from that same well, and I say, the Promise, has everything to do with water, as water is also solution, a word, that is deeply about what nourishes us all. Tippett and, The Tipping Point. I say, we're getting to that part of the story, a story deeply coded in words, in all names and naming, that will sweep the world.
I am a 68 year old, teacher, and have wanted to understand, as much as I can, the complexities challenging Isreal and the Middle East, in general. Your interview with Mr. Halevi was so helpful. His level of sensitivity and clarity regarding Isreal's challenges were presented with an extroadinary degree of insight and reason. After listening to your interview, I am left with a higher degree of understanding. Mr. Halevi clearly combines compassion with intellect, which can only lead to wisdom.
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In giving so much time to a virulently racist, anti-Palestinian bigot like Halevi, is Krista Tippett just betraying a racist streak she herself has? Her grossly ill-informed comments about the Guardian's coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict suggest this is the case.
When there are so many Israelis of so many political persuasions -- including many who criticize Palestinians, but with genuine fairness -- to give so much time to Halevi, who sounds like a white southern American racist circa 1955, raises serious questions about Tippett's motivation.
Very much enjoying series on Israel-Palestine; wonderful to witness Krista's personal transformation through direct experience. Three observations:
--Mohammed Darawshe is described as a "moderate" for his willingness to "accept" Israel on its own terms. Many Palestinian citizens of Israel understand, correctly, that a "Jewish state" is inherently discriminatory. That does not make them "immoderate" or "extremist," it puts them in the fine tradition of American Jews who fought the housing discrimination of "restrictive covenants" and the education discrimination of Ivy League "Jewish quotas."
--In the Yossi segment, Krista refers to the barrier by its Israel-apologist name, the "security barrier." An error, I believe, to not also describe its function in expropriating Palestinian land from its owners and in otherwise imposing a two-tier system of justice in the West Bank, rightly termed "apartheid."
--Be careful when describing checkpoints as passages "into Israel," as most of them are actually not on the border at all, but entirely within Palestinian occupied territory.
Thank you for your exploration, your steadfast and difficult project to reveal, understand, transform consciousness, foster a healing worldview.
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I was profoundly moved by Yossi Klein Halevi's devotion to Israel, and that it is this devotion that drives him not to join with those who can only show their love for Israel by denigrating the "other," or with those who have despaired of a solution to the conflict. He acknowledges all the hard realities, but still retains his vision of peace and of a future in which Israel is truly a light unto the nations.


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by Anton Shilov
Seagate Technology, the largest supplier of hard disk drives (HDDs) on the planet, said during a quarterly conference call with financial analysts that solid-state drives (SSDs) are indeed crucially important for its roadmaps. Earlier the company tried to stress advantages of HDDs over SSDs and was pretty skeptic about flash-based storage.
"We are set to deliver our first SSD product into enterprise applications later this calendar year. SSDs and solid-state technology are essential to our long-term product roadmaps, and we will maintain our investment levels to deliver leading technology as required by our current and future customers," said Robert Whitmore, chief operating officer of Seagate, during the conference call.
Seagate recently switched chief operating officer William Watkins to Stephen J. Luczo after Mr. Watkins failed to ensure strong positions of Seagate on the market of hard drives for mobile and portable applications, but also failed to start offering SSDs in the enterprise market segment at the dawn of solid-state drives on the mass market. With the step-down of Mr. Watkins, Seagate seems to have changed its stance on flash-based storage.
Seagate Technology also reported preliminary results for the second quarter of its fiscal 2009 ended January 2, 2009. According to the company, it shipped 37 million disk drive units and had revenue of $2.3 billion, a net loss of $496 million, and net loss per share of $1.02 for the quarter.
Net loss and net loss per share for the quarter include $18 million of purchased intangibles amortization and other charges associated with acquisitions, restructuring and related accelerated depreciation charges of $94 million, and a charge of $271 million that reflects an unfavorable adjustment to the valuation allowance related to the company's deferred tax assets. The aggregate impact of these items is a $383 million loss or approximately $0.79 per share loss. Of the $94 million restructuring and related charges, $16 million was for accelerated depreciation charges recorded in cost of revenue ($2 million) and product development expense ($14 million) with the majority of the balance related to the recently disclosed global headcount reduction.


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Hotels in Queensland
With such a dazzling wealth of coastal beauty, it's no surprise that the accommodation in Queensland makes the most of its world-class beaches. There are luxury beach resorts in Queensland's south with exclusive access to premium strands. There are adventure hotels that offer superb water sports excitement. And there are stylish 5-star establishments that lay on fascinating cruises to see the wonders of reef and island. Those traveling here for conventions will enjoy first-class facilities in some truly fabulous business hotels. And those on a budget will find plenty of backpacker hostels in Queensland, whether in its resort cities or its remoter towns.
Things to see in Queensland
The Great Barrier Reef, with its dazzling displays of marine wildlife, is the must-see of any visit to Queensland. Known as the largest natural wonder of the world, its 3,000 kilometres of reefs, cays, and islets teem with colourful fish and intricate coral fronds. Whales, dolphins, turtles, and rays also swim in its turquoise waters. Another staggering display of biodiversity can be found in the tropical north of Queensland, at the Daintree National Park. Its lush rainforests are home to rare wildlife—such as cassowaries, platypuses, and forest dragons—and are crisscrossed by hiking trails. The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, offers a chance to race over acres of spectacular dunes, while the Whitsunday Islands provide superb snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. But not all Queensland's sublime spectacle is wild—some of the finest Aboriginal rock art in the country can be found at the Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
Where to stay in Queensland
You'll find the best choice of accommodation in Queensland is at its capital, Brisbane. One of the nation's largest cities (and perhaps its most laidback), Brisbane is home to both high-brow culture and edgy alternative night-life—making it great for city-breaks for young and old. The Gold Coast is where Queensland gets serious about its beach culture, equally welcoming to families and surf-mad adventure-seekers. It also provides a little table-top excitement as night draws, in its many casinos. For those wanting to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is the place to head. Its luxury beach resorts, fabulous restaurants, and chilled atmosphere also make it something of a romance hotspot.
How to get to Queensland
For those flying in, the main airports for interstate flights are in Brisbane, Cairns, and the Gold Coast. Less frequent, but still direct interstate flights can be taken to Mackay, Rockhampton, the Sunshine Coast, and Townsville. By car, those coming up the east coast will enter via the M1, which runs as far as the Sunshine Coast. This continues as the A1 all the way to Cairns. Travel to Queensland by car can take over 9 hours, from Sydney to Brisbane, and 20 hours if you're coming from Melbourne. The CountryLink/XPT rail service from Sydney takes 14 hours to reach Brisbane.
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Most of Mooloolaba's visitors stay in rental apartments, which range from high-end to no-frills. You...
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Whether you dream of spoiling yourself on a tropical island, you're looking for a secluded, comfy be...
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"This hotel has comparable rates to other hotels on the island, but with far nicer and modern facilities. We loved the bungalow, it's very comfortable and suitable for couples. I would definitely stay at this hotel again and recommend it to friends."
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"Shangrila must be an icon in Cairns. Centrally located near everything, the hotel represents a tropical vacation location at its best -- with all the necessary amenities you ask for. The view from my hotel suite is fantastic. It is a place I can come back to again and again."
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"A stay in the rain forest in a beautiful tree house is a unique experience. It is also a great jumping off point for Cape Tribulation, snorkeling on the Reef, and doing a Dream time walk with a local 1st Nations guide in the Mossman Gorge. Silky Oaks caters to your every need."
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In short: Sunny, muddy, wet and wonderfulDate of review: February 17, 2013
In short: First race and everyone made me welcome, Thanks to all who organised and managed it.In full: This was my first race for about 20 years and entered a few weeks ago on the spur of the moment. Arrived early and parked in the multi-storey; was it a bank holiday? Didn't want to risk the £50 fine so paid up (stilla cheap day).Found race HQ in the slug and lettuce (what a great HQ). No queue as I had booked on-line. Decided to do a warm up but got talking to another runner and ended up doing the big lap. Race started on time, held back and then just folowed runners who were doing about the speed I thought I should be doing. Started passing a few then a few more; made me feel good. Vazstle street is a killer the third time up it. Missed the top 100 by loads but felt elation for having finished without stopping. Can't wait for official time as in my joy I forgot to stop my stopwatch; all I know is I beat 29 minutes.AlanDate of review: December 26, 2009
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November 18, 2010
Dear Brine Shrimp Harvester
A sampling run on the south arm of Great Salt Lake was conducted on November 17, 2010. The enumeration and analysis have been completed. All presented values are per liter of lake water.
The cumulative harvest poundage totals through harvest day November 17, 2010 are:
Thank you for your support of our work at The Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program.
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Harold Neyens
April 16, 1922-Feb. 22, 2013
RUSSELL – Mass of Christian Burial for Harold Neyens, 90, of Russell, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will from 4-7 p.m. today with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Military rites performed by the U.S. American Legion Post 460 of Russell.
Harold died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the nursing home in Ivanhoe.
Harold Peter Neyens was born April 16, 1922, on the family farm in Island Lake Township, to Peter and Katherine (Schiltz) Neyens. He grew up on the farm near Russell.
On Oct. 19, 1943, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Sullivan at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. During World War II, Harold served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. After his honorable discharge, he returned to farm in Lynd, and since 1948, at the current location on Goose Lake near Russell. Harold was passionate about farming and was a good provider for his family. He enjoyed wintering in Texas, his four-wheeler, Mexican music and polka dancing. He also enjoyed living on the lake and teaching his kids to water-ski. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. For the last couple of years, he has been living at the Divine Providence Nursing Home in Ivanhoe where he has received excellent care from a giving and compassionate staff.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, of Russell, children Gene (and Carol) Neyens of Maple Plain, Norma Wuttke of Eden Prairie, Joan (and Gary) Isenberg of Brookings, S.D., Sandy Caskey of Appleton, Diane (and Keith) Burckhardt of Russell, Tom (and Darlene) Neyens of Russell, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Daren and Alan Neyens, daughter Patricia Nelson, her husband Dr. George Nelson and son-in-law Loren Wuttke, and eight siblings.
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The Loudest Voices Hate Apple's Guts: Should Investors?
Unless you're a short-term swing trader or active trader, there's little reason to pay attention to events causing knee-jerk reactions. If you take a look, you will see that most releases have done nothing but elevate investor stress levels.
Long-term investors shouldn't care about a single quarter's results. Watching patterns develop over several quarters is the only way to avoid overconfidence (or "overpessimism"). Active traders can roll in and out of positions at incredible speed because a company's worth doesn't matter. What matters to them is the expectation of price movement and direction today.
If you're a long-term investor, here are the key takeaways from the earnings release. These are the primary points I am focused on and used as influences for my decision to go long.
Gross Margin : In Bobbing for Another Apple, I wrote about the naysayers using any metrics they could find including gross margin to "prove" Apple was finished.
I pointed out that Apple has higher margins than Nokia (NOK) at 1-2%, Research In Motion (RIMM) at 3-6%, Microsoft (MSFT) at 28-32%, and Sirius XM (SIRI) at 25-26%. If relative margins are so important, why do these companies have greater valuations based on earnings, yet lower operating margins?
It doesn't make logical sense (I know, it doesn't need to), but Apple came in at 38.6%. Remember hearing opinions about other smartphones becoming indistinguishable and approaching commodity status? Apple apparently didn't get the memo.
Even with competitive pressure from Nokia, Microsoft, and Google's (GOOG) Android, Apple still outshone its peers. But that's not the truly amazing part.
More astonishing is that margins may increase, not decrease as many are predicting. The increase in new products and updates Apple launched last quarter clued analysts in on potential margin pressure. Launching products is expensive in terms of capital, human resources, logistics, and marketing.
If the desirability of Apple's iProducts continues, fewer launches in the current quarter should result in improving margins. Expectations for Apple are falling faster than a Wisconsin thermometer on a winter night. Watch for a "surprise" jump in margins for our current quarter.
Revenue: If you thought the gross margins weren't examined closely enough, revenue numbers will really leave you scratching your head. Apple reported the second-best quarter in the history of the company, and the average amount of revenue per day was a record.
The only reason this quarter wasn't the best quarter ever for Apple was due to fewer days in the quarter than the year-ago period. On a daily basis, Apple sold more than any previous quarter.


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In short: Excellent race - well organised and supported.In full: I understand some of the minor gripes on the route (docks area, cobbles) but come on, in 26m where you get to go over the Humber Bridge and have variation (parks, road, sports stadiums, etc) there's little to grumble about. Excellent race - organisation and support spot on. Don't do it at same time as GNR, you'll get more doing itDate of review: September 15, 2015
In short: Enjoyed this one - thanks to the organisers and marshallsIn full: This was my first 1/2m in well over a year due to injury and I must say the marshalls and support around the course made this memorable and enjoyable despite the wind and tough climbs. Thanks again, and I'll support the event again in the future.Date of review: April 3, 2014
In short: Great marshalling but some little things that could have been done so much betterIn full: I thought the marshalls out on the course were great, especially towards the end. Unfortunately that's about all I've got good to say on this one I'm afraid. Nothing major but not difficult things to get right:1. Try and get the distance right - this is a basic requirement and there were no reasons this couldn't have been achieved2. Make sure you have enough of the t-shirt sizes. One small observation. You do tend to get larger runners towards the back and hence the need for L and XL sizes will be greater as us slower/bigger runners come in (I'm sure I put what size i was on my entry to, so this should be easy to manage).3. Too much of a bottle neck around the sports hall - collecting numbers, toilet queues. May the number collection could have been done outside so people could spread out more. Not the easiest to sort but worth a bit more thought. Perhaps send them out and that solves the problem. The cost of entry is more than sufficient on this one. Date of review: December 17, 2012
In short: Good, challenging course with excellent setting for the finishIn full: I don't want to repeat everything already said, and as a first race it was OK with a number of areas for improvement. Key ones for me:1. you really need to be better with the drinks station. Runners in the stride don;t want to stop and wait for someone to fill a cup. I just skipped it as I could see what was happening.2. At the finish you need to keep non-runners well away from the actual finish line. They really clogged it up and with many there who i suspect hadn't been to races before, they really (but not intentionally) got in the way.I hope you have another go next year as i really enjoyed the course. But definate room for improvement. Thanks to all the supporters and marshalls who did their best.Date of review: August 13, 2012
In short: Challenging but expensive In full: I wasn't sure what to expect for an out of city half-marathon for £25 (plus £5 per head for anyone else in the car that wasn't running)...and I suppose I'm a bit dissapointed. Nothing going on before the race (no refreshment outlets, no real build up, etc)...and very little after (a cup of water and a XL vest which is so small my young daughter has it). I found the course challenging and genuinely enjoyed the race itself. However, to charge £25 you need to do a bit more. I've had more at races half the price in terms of facilities, information, things goingon pre-post race and the goody-bag/t-shirt/medal at the end.Sorry, don't mean to be critical but I'm concerned that a few race organisers are started to bump up the prices a bit and it needs to be checked to ensure people keep doing races.Date of review: July 18, 2012
In short: Great effort to keep this a friendly, not too serious raceIn full: This is a challenging course, but unless you are putting yourself under pressure for a good time, it's a good mix of ups and downs. Marshalls were excellent and extremely supportive (apart from the guy reading his Kindle). Would be good to see more local runners - i hardly saw any from my club, or other local clubs for that matter, apart from Kimberworth who were well represented, and with this being on the doorstep I might have expected a few more.I hope the race continues next year...I will be thereDate of review: July 2, 2012
In short: Excellent, again!In full: This race has it all really and athough some clearly had a problem with the first major turn, route maps are available and i would suggest a bit of pre-planning and the problem may not have occurred anyway. I feel for those that got a bit lost but think of us who had to get out of their way and have our rhythm disturbed. Anyway, back to the positive stuff. Weather kinder this year, marshalling excellent and friendly, jst generally a great event.Have the organisers ever thought of spicing this up a bit by running it in the winter or even at night. There aren't enough night races and this would be an absolute classic. Thanks again to the organisers, I'll be back again.Date of review: June 18, 2012
In short: Change to routeIn full: I do this race as it is local, but with the surrounding countryside around Sheffield the route could be more interesting. I know people like the stadium finish but not for the sake of the rest of this dull, flat course. To make this more interesting and challenging, why not do a full marathon or at least change the course. Even if you want to go out of the stadium, head off in a different direction and stay out of the city centre.Feedback for the organisers:- T Shirts very poor for the money. Not that I'm in it for the T-Shirt but many races now manage tech-Ts at lower cost.- drinks stations a bit chaotic. I didn;t get close to one until bramall lane and that was a bun fight. Put it at both sides of the road and use bottlesSaying that, i know there is a lot involved in organising such a big event so I'm not going to be too critical. Oh, take it back a month or 2 to try and avoid the carnage caused by the heat.Date of review: June 1, 2012
In short: OK, bit expensive for an out of town half-marathonIn full: Not one to moan too much but I think £20 for on the day entry is a bit steep. It's not a big city 1/2 marathon and the small number of drinks stations and total lack of directional signs/arrows around the town to direct runners to the car parks and/or registration was a little dissapointing. If the cost relates to the goody bag, then, yes it was a good one, but I would rather pay less for the running...that's what this should be about, not the t-shirt of sweatband. Nice course thoughDate of review: October 31, 2011
In short: Excellent course with top support. Rory and Jen put on a great event!In full: This would be excellent for anyone thinking about taking the leap in to ultra distances. Only one or two tough climbs and a nice finish outside the castle in Nottingham. Well marked overall. Organisation excellent and well marshalled and supported throughout. Date of review: October 11, 2011
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A grass fire at 5577 Little Applegate Road torched 24 acres at around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. Nearly 40 firefighters were called to the scene from Applegate Fire District #9 and the Oregon Department of Forestry. By 9 p.m., spokesperson Ashley Du Bray reports the fire was 99 percent dozer lined.
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Colorado-based producer/electronic musician Derek Vincent Smith, who records and performs as Pretty Lights, has taken his stage name to heart.
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July 2, 2007 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: HANDS Help Desk Position Vacancy
SUBJECT 2: WIC Electronic Reports
- HANDS Help Desk Position Vacancy: WIC and Nutrition Services has an open Information Support Coordinator (ISC) position in Jefferson City. Qualifications include four years of office or related clerical experience including two years above the entry level with primary responsibility for entering/editing information into and retrieving information from a networked applications and office automation system. (College coursework may be substituted on a year-for year basis for the general experience. College coursework in computer science, data processing or a closely related area may be substituted on a year-for year basis for the specialized experience.) Working hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Flextime may be available.
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- Provide WIC data system help desk services to 118 local WIC providers (LWPs). Answer users' questions and correct system problems.
- Process requests from LWP and state WIC staff to enable them to have access to the WIC data system. Maintain tracking system of access requests.
- Reconcile data in the WIC data system.
- Assist in providing training to LWPs on the WIC data system.
- Assist in maintaining WIC databases and producing WIC data reports.
- Assist in writing and maintaining WIC policies and procedures.
This position may require some statewide travel, including some overnights. On occasion some work outside of normal hours may be necessary. The salary range is $25,248-$34,512 annually.
If you are interested in this position you need to get on the register by going to the Office of Administration web site at http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm. Click on "Paper Application Form". The electronic version is not available for this position. The ISC register will open on July 12 and close on July 24 so you need to apply right away. For more information on this position go to http://oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/0130.htm. If you have questions, contact Mark Davis at firstname.lastname@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- WIC Electronic Reports: We are ready to introduce an electronic method of viewing, printing and exporting up-to-date WIC Reports! We currently have eight reports on the Department of Health and Senior Services' Crystal Reports Enterprise web site. The information in these reports include no-shows for food instruments and participant information such as DCN number, name, birth date, phone number and address grouped several ways including by guardian DCN, city, zip code and recert date. Many more reports will be added in the coming months. These WIC Reports will eventually replace the paper reports you receive now. Not all LWP staff needs to have access to this site but at least two staff from each agency should have access. We will include a form in the LWP Updates in the next few weeks for you to use to request additional reports.
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HANNAHVILLE – On Tuesday, April 2, in the early morning, David Charles Meshigaud began his journey to the Great Spirit from his home in Hannahville, Mich.
He was born Feb. 17, 1956, to his parents, Louella Rose and Hubert Ira Meshigaud, both of whom preceded him in death.
David worked most of his life for the Hannahville Indian Community in many capacities. His most recent position was an accounting clerk. Although work was important, many of those who worked by his side felt his joys and always enjoyed how he made the days go by faster with his wonderful sense of humor.
He was an avid bingo player and loved playing the penny slots. His many talents in bead working were always a welcome gift to those who were lucky enough to receive them. Country music always filled his home and in his early years, he was known to hit the dance floor many times.
Twenty-six years ago, he met Steven Gustafson and the two became lifelong partners. They both shared the coming years together, the challenges, and the triumphs.
David is survived by Steven Gustafson, his partner. He is also survived by his brothers, John (Susan) Meshigaud, Earl (Aiesha) Meshigaud, Ernest (Janice) Meshigaud, Robert (Sharon McDaniel) Meshigaud, Donald Meshigaud, Kenneth (Jeanne) Meshigaud, Daniel (Lorrie) Meshigaud; sisters, Annie Meshigaud, Juanita Megenuph (Meshigaud).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Louella Meshigaud; his sisters, Alverna May Scheon, Mary Lou (Frank) Meshigaud; and his brothers, Hubert Meshigaud Jr. and Ronald Meshigaud; many nieces and nephews.
The Meshigaud family will receive guests who wish to make offerings to the Fire at the Elder's Complex throughout Thursday evening.
Formal visitation will be held at the Hannahville Community Center beginning Thursday, April 4, at 4 p.m. Burial service will be in the Hannahville Cemetery Friday, April 5, at 10 a.m.
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The exclusive Hermosa Inn continues to honor its artistic origins by hosting yearlong and seasonal events that abound in flavor, culture and charm. Our online calendar is a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of our distinctive offerings.
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In keeping with the Inn's artistic origins, and with the installment of a $2 million art exhibit from Figarelli Fine Art, the Hermosa Inn Art Walks are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am. Scheduled tours available seasonally. Off season,Find out more »


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Pump up your ab exercise routine with these super-cheap tools that help tighten and tone your core.
Let�s be honest here: There's really no need to get help from an ab exercise gadget if your only aim is to strengthen your stomach muscles. But if your goal is to engage your whole core�think back, hips, and butt as well as your abs�then that�s a different story. "The abs are at their best when the rest of the core is well-conditioned, since all of those muscles work together when we perform many kinds of exercise and movements,� says Dr. Michele Olson, professor of exercise science at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. �So you�ll be doing your abs a big favor if you use a gadget that targets the rest of your core as well,� she says. Here are three to try.
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1. Weighted Hula Hoop
Not only does hula hooping give your heart rate a serious boost (hello, fat burning!), but it also targets your abs and core in a big way. �Weighted hoops add even more challenge in the form of resistance, plus increase the number of calories you�re burning,� says Olson. �And they still provide the same fun they did when we were hooping it up as kids.� Translation: You�ll trim and tone your belly while having such a blast that you may forget you�re exercising.
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When you use these slippery discs under your feet or hands while doing push-ups, you�ll be calling on your core to keep you steady. "Your deep stabilizing ab and back muscles have to work extra hard to keep your body in position as you fully glide through each movement," says Olson. Full-body bonus: The gadget targets your muscles through their entire range of motion since you slide all the way from start to finish, making it a terrific way to add oomph to moves like lunges and mountain climbers.
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Imagine the result if a foam roller and a pulley system had a love child�that�s the CoreFitnessRoller. �It combines the stability challenges of a foam roller with the muscle-toning resistance of pulleys,� says Olson. Each move works multiple muscles while relying on�you guessed it�core strength to keep you balanced. One of Olson�s fave moves: hip extensions, which require you to kneel on the roller with one leg while using a pulley to work your butt and hamstrings with the opposite leg. Steady, now!
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Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, along with Kenneth Thorpe, Chair for the Rollins School of Public Health's Department of Health Policy & Management, discuss health policy and the challenges of the U.S....
On Tuesday Robert L. Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition, spoke to the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce on the precarious state of the federal budget, the rising debt and the need for broad fiscal reform. The speech touched on issues such as Social Security, health...
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Join us for a screening of 500 Days of Summer on Monday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. in the Plaut Room.
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In this quirky romantic comedy about love and fate, a young greeting card writer (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is hopelessly, helplessly searching for the girl of his dreams...and his new co-worker, Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), may just be "the one." But the 500 days of their offbeat relationship reveal (in no particular order) that the road to happiness can be unpredictable, uncontrollable—and unbelievably funny!


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Coursework successfully completed overseas will be considered for transfer credit at UVM. With the exceptions of the UVM Buckham, Belize, Oaxaca semester and faculty-led programs, grades earned overseas will not be calculated into your UVM GPA and will not appear on your UVM transcript.
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If you study abroad spring semester of your senior year and expect to graduate at the end of that semester, the Office of Transfer Affairs may not receive your transcript until well after the graduation certification deadline in May. In this case, you would likely be certified as a graduate the following October and receive your diploma the following May.
"Once in a while it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to."
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All overseas courses must be taken for credit and for grades. You may not audit courses or take courses Pass/Fail. You must earn a grade of "C" (or its equivalent at your host institution) or higher in order for credit to transfer back to UVM. Grades of "C-" or below will not transfer.
Courses in disciplines outside those taught at UVM generally do not transfer. While you may take courses in foreign languages that are not offered at UVM, they are only eligible for generic language credit. Such courses may not be used to meet any UVM language requirements.
Credit is given for course content only once; it is your responsibility not to duplicate courses.
Note about language courses: Obtaining appropriate credit for language courses requires careful preparation and consideration, and is a process specific to each individual student. Most programs require language placement tests. If time has passed since your last language course, it is recommended that you brush up on your language skills to ensure appropriate placement at the institution abroad. If you enroll in a course that is equivalent to a course that you have already taken, you will not receive credit for it.
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The Registrar's Office offers an online transfer guide. The transfer guide has information about how courses from other institutions have transferred to UVM in the past. It includes some (but not all) overseas institutions and study abroad programs. The course information is constantly being updated and does not substitute for an official evaluation by the Office of Transfer Affairs.
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In your iAbroad account, you will seek electronic UVM approval to study abroad from a series of individuals. After
Getting approval for internships and independent studies: There is no pre-approval or guarantee of transfer credit for internships or independent studies. You are responsible for contacting the appropriate UVM departments regarding policies on credit for internships or independent studies before going abroad; and seeking appropriate approval through the iAbroad UVM approval process. Coursework will be reviewed upon return.
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2013 Predictions: Twitter's IPO, Apple's Evolution, Europe's Implosion and Obama's Big Year
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The divergent fortunes of Twitter and Research In Motion (RIMM) , Apple's (AAPL) incremental changes and President Barack Obama's biggest year ever top TheStreet's predictions for 2013, made by staff and contributors.
Events next year may not be as easy to foresee as who wins the election (we were right on that one) because the workings of the economy, markets, technology and politics are more complex than they used to be.
10 Technology Predictions for 2013
I've already done a prediction column for technology, so I'm going to play armchair economist this time around (my second-favorite armchair gig behind armchair QB), and stay away from tech, while focusing on the broader economy, and ultimately, the fiscal cliff.
Here's TheStreet's predictions for 2013. Please add your own in the comments field, and we'll compile them for a new story.
William Inman , TheStreet's Editor-in-Chief:
"Look for more protectionist policies out of Washington -- higher tariffs, import restrictions, limits on overseas job sourcing and manufacturing -- as a Republican-stalemated Congress and the Obama administration find common ground in a tough political and economic environment."
Chris Ciaccia , TheStreet's Technology Reporter:
"I'm pretty certain 2013 will not be a kind year to the equity markets, at least initially. I believe concerns over the fiscal cliff and a pending recession lead us lower. President Obama and Congress are doing their very best to make the American public, businesses and markets frazzled that a deal will get done to avoid going over the cliff."
"Taking some inspiration from Jeff Gundlach, of Doubleline Capital , I believe that Congress does not solve the cliff the way the markets like, essentially doing a can-kick into next year, as the choices become increasingly different to resolve. I believe 2013 is the year we see the implosion of monetary policy, as Ben Bernanke and the rest of the Federal Reserve are unable to save the country from Washington, and the subsequent rounds of quantitative easing have little or no effect on the economy and job market. I do not see Gundlach's "kaboom" moment happening in 2013, though I think it happens before Obama's next term ends."
"Only a meaningful deal between Obama and Congress can restore the country to better fiscal times, and this means a lower market for a good chunk of 2013."
Year-end S&P 500 target: 1,460 (it closed at 1,414 on Dec. 14)
James Rogers , TheStreet Technology Editor:
"The biggest tech story of early 2013 will likely be the arrival of Research In Motion's (RIMM) eagerly anticipated, yet much-delayed, BlackBerry 10 operating system."
"The embattled Canadian handset maker will unveil the OS, along with two BlackBerry 10 devices, at a worldwide launch event on Jan. 30."


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Ready to vote: School budgets, board seats up Tuesday
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On Tuesday, area residents will head to the polls to vote on their local school budget, board members and other possible school-related referendums. Here is a summary of what residents will be voting on:
In Brocton, district residents will vote on a proposed budget totaling $15,298,333 for 2013-2014. This represents an increase of $583,773 over last year's budget. The tax levy is $4,486,946, an increase of $87,350 over last year. The proposed tax levy is 1.99 percent over last year. Under tax cap rules, the district could have raised the levy by 6.10 percent without having to get a super majority (60 percent plus one) to agree on the budget vote.
This budget has no staffing cuts or major changes from last year.
There are two positions available on the school board. Neither David Hazelton nor Susan Hardy are seeking re-election. Three newcomers are vying for the two positions: Robert Mead-Colegrove, Jim Farrell and Beth Jagoda.
Polls are open from noon until 8 p.m. and voting will be held in the foyer of the new gym.
At Cassadaga Valley Central School, the proposed budget for 2013-2014 is $19,967,698, down $30,302 from last year. Again this year, a second proposition will be up for a vote. Passage of it would allow the district to purchase two new 60-passenger school buses at a maximum cost of $110,000 each, one 22-passenger school bus at an estimated maximum cost of $46,000 and one Chevrolet Suburban at an estimated maximum cost of $40,000 for a total estimated maximum cost of $306,000.
The tax levy for the district is set at $5,097,060, which represents a 1.98 percent increase from last year. The actual tax cap limit for the district was 6.94 percent.
While the proposed tax rate is yet to be determined based on equalization and assessment rates, the tentative number is $16.71 per thousand.
The district cut 6.2 teaching positions, 14 non-instructional positions and closed the Cassadaga Elementary School effective next year. Due to attrition, at this point 2.5 teaching positions will be eliminated.
Incumbent board of education member Jeanne Oag is seeking re-election for a five-year term, while newcomers Sandra Barker and Daniel Pavlock are running for a two-year term created by the resignation of Paul Mihalko.
Voting will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. at the middle/high school cafeteria.
Chautauqua Lake Central School District will hold its budget vote and board of education election Tuesday.
The total proposed 2013-2014 budget is $19,535,232, a 2.14 percent or $410,748 increase. The proposed tax levy is $10,806,020. This is a 3.72 percent increase, the maximum increased allowed under the tax cap calculation for the district.
It was noted taxes make up 55 percent of the total budget, where state aid and other revenue sources account for 35 and 10 percent respectively. No cuts were noted in the district's budget newsletter, however the district will be hosting tuitioned students grades seven through 12 from Ripley Central School in the 2013-2014 school year.
Voters will also be able to vote on the election of two three-year terms to the board of education. Incumbents Timothy Hull and Kim Weborg-Benson are running for re-election against newcomer Mary Lee Talbot. The two candidates with the most votes will be elected.
The vote will be held Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the lobby at the center entrance to the school.
The Dunkirk City School District is presenting a flat tax levy to voters for the sixth year in a row. The district was able to reduce costs with an early retirement incentive and gain revenue from increased state aid.
The total proposed 2013-2014 budget increased 1.79 percent, or $719,244 to $40,923,396. According to Business Administrator William Thiel, most of the increase is covered by increased state and federal funding.
The district was able to maintain the tax levy at $9,614,516. The district's tax levy limit was calculated at 10 percent after exclusions, PILOT agreements and carryover, however, the board's goal was to again stay at no increase in the levy.
At the official budget hearing, Thiel said the approximate full-value tax rate would be $18.88 per $1,000 assessed value. The actual rate will depend on the assessment and equalization rates, which will be announced later in the summer.
There are also three board of education seats up for election, two three-terms currently held by Kenneth Kozlowski and Linda Guy and the one-year remainder of Roosevelt Haynes' term. Candidates include Bridget Majka and incumbents Kozlowski and Guy. The two with the most votes will fill the full terms and the person with the third-most votes will take the one-year term.
Polls will be open Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. at School Seven in the First Ward, the administrative building in the Second Ward, School Four in the Third Ward and Murray Hose Co. for the Fourth Ward.
Facing another tough budget year, Fredonia Central School District proposed budget includes teacher cuts and a tax increase.
Although the district received a slight increase in state aid, it does not begin to make up for the $7.8 reduction in state aid since the 2010-2011 budget year, according to Business Administrator John Forbes.
The district has made efforts to share programs and services, pursued mergers with neighboring districts and has transitioned students to the Main Street campus to save money. Forbes noted over the past five years the district has averaged a 0.94 percent spending increase, despite the loss of state aid.
Teacher cuts include a 1.0 FTE career development and occupational studies teacher, a 1.0 FTE English language arts teacher, a 0.18 FTE art teacher, a 0.5 FTE speech teacher and a 0.5 and 1.0 FTE English as a second language teachers.
The total proposed 2013-2014 budget increased $834,680 to $28,754,508.
The district was able to stay under the tax cap, which was calculated at 3.49 percent for the district. The proposed tax levy is $15,079,019, a 2.99 percent increase from the 2012-2013 budget year.
This would amount to an estimated increase in the tax rate of $3.29 per $1,000 assess value for Pomfret, $1.21 for Arkwright, $1.23 for Portland, $0.95 for Sheridan and $0.90 for Dunkirk.
There is also a five-year term up for election on the board of education. Roberta Coniglio is running for re-election unopposed.
The vote will be held Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
Forestville's total budget at $11,483,188 is down .31 percent from last year's total of $11,519,320. The proposed tax levy is $3,622,430. The estimated tax rate is $18.01 per thousand assessed value or up .67 per thousand over last year. The levy increased by 3.9 percent which is less than the tax cap of 4.47 that applies to the district. This budget includes an elimination of 3.5 positions, two of which are teaching positions.
In addition to the budget, voters will see another proposition on the ballot. The district is seeking approval to buy two large buses, a small bus and a sedan at a total cost of $270,000.
There is one vacancy on the school board. Incumbent Bruce Ellis is running unopposed.
Voting will take place from 1 to 8 p.m. at the entrance to the high school auditorium.
The Gowanda Central School District is proposing a total budget of $27,388,487 which is an increase over the 2012-2013 budget by $1,050,871 or 3.99 percent. The proposed tax levy is $4,844,036 which is a 3.03 percent increase but is still under the tax cap. The estimated tax rate is $15.12 which is a $0.44 increase over last year's tax rate.
There are no new services or programs added in the budget for 2013-2014 school year and all student programs will be retained in addition to positions. Due to revenue shortfall, the budget will be using $661,050 from retirement reserve, $49,000 from employee benefit reserve, $52,650 from unemployment reserve and $1,785,751 in appropriated fund balance to balance the budget.
In addition to the budget, voters will be voting on a transportation proposition. The district would like to purchase two 66-passenger buses and one 29-passenger bus for an amount to not exceed $273,931. These three vehicles will be purchased from reserves and will have no impact on the tax rate for the upcoming year. With the purchase of the three vehicles, the district will trade in six older buses and will also trade in one smaller bus.
There are also two seats available on the board. Incumbent Ann Martindale and Lynn Guzzetta will run for the seats. Voting will take place on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the middle school library.
The North Collins Central School District is proposing a budget of $14,871,025 which is a $472,077 increase over the 2012-2013 budget or 3.28 percent. This is within the tax cap. The tax levy is proposed at $5,024,017 which is a 2.92 percent increase. The tax rate will be $21.34 which is an increase from current rate of $20.74.
The district had the retirement of one full-time teacher as well as the elimination of a .5 high school science position and reduction of a laborer position. The district also added a .4 FTE music teacher, a .3 FTE physical education teacher, .3 FTE counselor and a .1 FTE technology position. Curriculum support will be offered by BOCES two days per week.
Voters will also vote on a transportation proposition not to exceed $220,000. The purchase will be paid out of the bus reserve and will have no impact on the tax rate. The district would like to purchase a 66-passenger bus and one pick-up truck with plow.
Tammy Winter is running for one open seat on the Board of Education. Voting will take place on Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. in the Jr. Sr. High School gym.
The Pine Valley Central School District is proposing a budget of $15,019,537 which is a 2.7 percent increase over last year's budget. This upcoming budget will be the first time in eight years the district will see a tax increase. The levy is set at $3,236,080 which is a 3 percent increase but still within the tax cap.
The district is proposing to eliminate a UPK mid-day bus run, extending the UPK program to full day as well as eliminating a bus monitor for that run. The district will also eliminate a .6 FTE custodial position and reduce the amount of sections of kindergarten from three down to two. Grades 4 and 5 will have one section reduced. The teachers whose positions are being reduced are not losing their jobs and will be reassigned.
In addition to the budget, voters will have two propositions to vote on. The first proposition is a transportation proposition for the purchase of vehicles not to exceed $336,538. The initial finance cost for the 2013-2014 school year will be approximately $55,000. The second proposition is for a non-voting student representative to sit on the Board of Education. There are also four individuals running for three open seats on the board. Incumbents Jo Ann Anderson, Janie Waag and Lawrence Zollinger in addition to Angelo Graziano are all running for three-year terms.
Voting will take place on Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. in the Jr. Sr. High School at the new gym entrance.
Ripley School District residents will have the opportunity to vote on overall budget decreases in the proposed 2013-2014 budget Tuesday.
The proposed total budget is $8,370,065, a $148,660 or 1.75 percent decrease from the 2012-2013 budget. The proposed tax levy is also set to decrease by 4.05 percent to $2,140,341. It was noted these decreases were made possible because the district entered into an agreement to tuition students grades seven through 12 to Chautauqua Lake Central School.
In addition to the budget, voters will also weigh in on a $210,000 purchase of buses and equipment from the vehicle reserve.
There is also a contested board of education race. There are two three-year terms up for election. Frederick Krause is seeking re-election and is running unopposed. Wanda Bentley and Paul McCutcheon are running for the seat previously held by Nancy Rowe.
The vote will be held Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. in Distance Learning Room 123.
Increased state aid and use of fund balance and reserved helped the Silver Creek School district lower the original proposed increase in taxes.
In order to balance the budget the district has decided to cut a 0.5 FTE music teacher position and a 0.5 FTE French teacher. This is a reduction in the music position. The elimination of the French position will result in the class no longer being offered.
The total proposed 2013-2014 budget increased 3.25 percent from 2012-2013 to $20,477,618.
The district stayed under the tax cap, which equated to 6.7 percent for the district, with a proposed increase of 2.7 percent to the tax levy. The proposed tax levy is $5,661,824.
The full-value tax rate is estimated to rise $0.47 per $1,000 assessed value for a total of $17.76. Business Administrator Cindy Mackowiak noted this tax rate is lower than in the 2006-2007 budget for Hanover and Brant.
In addition to the budget there will also be a proposition to expend $118,978 from the vehicle reserve on a bus purchase. The second proposition is to create another vehicle reserve up to $850,000 by transferring reserve funds and fund balance.
There are also two school board seats up for election, a five-year term and a one-year unexpired term previously held by Amy Chavez. Candidates include Gregory Cole, who has served on the board since Louis Dispenza resigned, and Stephen Boothe.
Polls will be open Tuesday from 1 to 9 p.m. in the high school lobby.
The 2013-2014 Westfield Academy and Central School District proposed budget includes cuts to teachers and a tax increase.
In order to balance the budget, the district studied class sizes and efficiency and decided to eliminate a full-time elementary teacher and a .33 FTE language teacher in the middle/high school as well as reduce a full-time middle/high school teacher to .33 FTE. Other reductions included maintenance staff and supplies.
The total proposed budget increased from 2012-2013 by $300,142, or 2.17 percent, to $14,153014. This translates to a 4.49 percent, or $244,048, increase in the tax levy for total of $5,678,406.
The district received $459,566 more in state aid than the previous year, but also used $270,000 less fund balance and reserve funds. The budget is under the district's tax cap calculation of 4.53 percent.
There is also a three-year term on the board of education up for election. Incumbent Steve Cockram is running for re-election unopposed.
The budget vote will be held Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the front lobby by the auditorium.
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What Do They Really Think of You?
The "leadership bubble" may be preventing you from getting all of the information you need to effective lead your organization.
Whether you realize it or not, as a leader with significant power over the lives and livelihoods of others, virtually everyone you communicate with is going to be careful about their interactions with you. Even the most friendly and approachable leaders eventually come to terms with this reality.
Your power is what gives you the potential to make a difference. And it also gives you the potential to cause harm. And everyone around you knows this. Have you noticed that everyone seems to laugh at your jokes? I hate to break it to you but you are probably not that funny. Have you noticed that fewer and fewer people are willing to disagree with you? When was the last time you have someone come forward and tell you that you were wring? This is the "leadership bubble" almost all top business executives live in, and it can create a distorted view of reality if you are not careful.
It can also mean that you are not getting the bad news that you really need to hear if you are going to be an effective leader. So let's start with a few questions you should be asking yourself to determine if you are really getting all the information you need to execute your vision, allocate resources productively and make well informed decisions.
There is no way to give you a standard "ones size fits all" approach to this issue. Every organization is unique and every leader is is complex. Business cultures present many variations that will impact your approach. But the ultimate goal can be universal: build a corporate culture of open communication, frank discussion of difficult issues and encouraging diverse points of view before making key decisions.
So what can you do to encourage this type of corporate culture? There are five specific actions that can help you.
1. Tolerate Dissent
This can be difficult for many leaders. After all, most of us would prefer that everyone "see the light" and agree with our thoughts and opinions. But even if you are correct, it still can be helpful to tolerate dissent. At the very least this will provide a crucible in which to test your thoughts. If in fact your vision or strategy or decision is the best one then an engaged discussion should make that clear.
Remember, the individual; who is dissenting is often giving voice ot the opinions of many others who are not as comfortable speaking up. So the way you treat this person will be carefully observed. If you embrace the dissent and engage fully, you are likely to see more of this behavior in others eventually. But if you cut the person off and make it clear that dissent is not tolerated, you will produce the opposite outcome.
2. Encourage Frank Discussion
Many leaders feel they are being paid to be decisive and to lead, not to discuss. They are not comfortable in the role of a discussion "facilitator." They would rather hear a few opinions of others, then make a decision. And the reality is that often the leader's decision is the right one.
One of the reasons they have been placed in a position of leadership is that they have been right more often than they have been wrong. Business leaders are typically bright, competent and dedicated to doing what is best for their organizations. So they can be forgiven if they sometimes tend to lean a little too heavily on their own council.
But over time, a leader who does not cultivate a culture of open discussion and dialogue within his organizations will tend to become more and more myopic in his thinking. As he or she gets wrapped in the leadership "cocooon" that filters information coming in, the business instincts that served so well in the past can veer off track.
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One way for a leader to "prime the pump" and drive an organization toward more frank and candid discussions is to ask questions that provoke a truly engaged response. Not obvious questions where the "right" answer is clear, but subtle, nuanced questions that force people to think. Be sure to avoid telegraphing your own thoughts or opinions when you ask these questions, and don't let anyone hide out.
If you have someone who tends to speak up consistently. let this person know how much you appreciate their opinion, then ask them to hold back in order to force others to step up.
4. Reward Dissent / Punish "Yes People"
Ultimately you will see more of the behavior you reward, and less of the behavior you "punish." So find ways to reward those who are speaking up. Let the organization know why you are rewarding them. Make it clear that one of your top values as a leader is open, authentic dialogue. And be patient - some will believe you and respond right away. Others will take longer to be convinced. And some will never be comfortable sharing their genuine thoughts in an open forum. For those people you may need to schedule one-on-one time to get to their true thoughts.
And if you eventually determine that an individual cannot make the transition, then you need to help to move them on to a career somewhere else. This will send a powerful signal to everyone in your organization, that open dialogue isn't just desired, it is a critical part of your corporate culture.
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Hofer to Participate in HHMI Exceptional Research Opportunities Program
Posted by Jenna Ray on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014
Ellie Hofer 15, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is one of only a few students nationwide selected for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Exceptional Research Opportunities Program (EXROP). EXROP provides outstanding summer research experiences to bright, motivated undergraduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences.
Once accepted into the program, students are matched with HHMI scientists who have volunteered to provide mentored research experiences. Hofer will likely work with Dr. Robert Sah at the University of California-San Diego. She will assist a member of Sahs team engineering artificial articular cartilage.
Im glad I got a bioengineering assignment, since Im interested in that aspect of biology, Hofer says. Work goes directly from the lab bench to clinical trials, which is something Im interested in: connecting lab work to direct medical applications.
Hofer is well prepared for this kind of work, as she already has a fair amount of lab and research experience. In the summer of 2013, she took part in HHMI-funded research on the bacterium Helicobacter pylori with Timna Wyckoff, associate professor of biology. Hofer later applied for an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) position with Rachel Gibbons, assistant professor of biology, conducting research on cancer immunology. She plans to apply to this program again next fall, as she believes it is important for her to continue this work.
Figuring out the answers to bigger questions is fun, she says. That, and being an important part of a professor's research is invigorating.
A biochemistry major, Hofer plans to attend graduate school after leaving Morris. This is an area in which the EXROP experience will prove beneficial, as HHMI works with EXROP students after their summer study programs to help them pursue careers in academic science. Because of her participation in the program, Hofer is eligible for the Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study as well as an HHMI capstone project with Sah in 2015.
Hofers EXROP experience will begin on May 14, when she will travel to HHMI headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, to attend the programs annual meeting. Here she will have the chance to watch participants from 2013 present their research findings. Hofer will present at the 2015 event.
Students can only apply for the EXROP program after they are nominated by an HHMI-affiliated faculty member or program director. Hofer was nominated by Paul Z. Myers, associate professor of biology and Pathways to Science project leader.
Ellie was a standout student in cell biology and was also an active and enthusiastic participant in the HHMI summer research at Morris, so she was a natural candidate for the EXROP, he says.
The Pathways to Science Program is supported in part by a grant to the University of Minnesota, Morris from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute through the Precollege and Undergraduate Science Education Program. More information is available at morris.umn.edu/hhmi.


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