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PLease sign and post everywhere, forward to all you know who care. Thanks!
Mandate The Reading of Safety Literature before every meeting that states: No members should be sexual or financially harassed in any way. Make it policy from the top down to all meetings that there be a safety Poster on every wall in all meeting halls and that literature stating that there is a zero tolerance policy in regards to Sexual Harassment and Battery in all AA meetings, in line with all existing current state and federal laws.
That's why I created a petition to Alcoholics Anonymous Headquarters-Phyllis Halliday, General Manager-President, which says:
"Judges are sentencing 3rd Level Sex Offenders and Violent Criminals as part of their plea bargains to AA meetings unknown to current AA members and the Public at large. There is a rampant problem with Sexual harassment, Battery and rape being covered up in AA, it's culture, and by the AA Community and the press."
Will you sign this petition? Click here:
Submitted on 2011/11/22 at 6:22 PM
The Petition being signed and sent to the corporate offices of Alcoholics Anonymous at the Interchurch Center 475 Riverside Drive 11th Floor, New York can also be reached by these shortened URL's:
Shortest URL for twitter distribution: http://bit.ly/sDd7Ys
A slightly longer URL that can be used for distribution: http://tinyurl.com/cu4g22u
I will NOT sign this petition on two grounds: 1.) In the "upside-down" pyramid of a power structure of AA, the LOCAL GROUPS have all the control as to what happens, doesn't happen, gets announced, or doesn't get announced at any given meeting (AAWS cannot "mandate" anything for ANY local group to do!), and 2.) If the word gets out that there are enough sex predators, stalkers, gang-bangers, sociopaths, etc. in enough AA meetings, the sane people will leave the meetings causing their existence to VAPORIZE! Let the attendance of the sickos/perverts/stalkers, etc. be the UNDOING of local AA groups, and NOT allowing them to continue to exist!
As opposed as I am to the recurrent, never-ending victimization and exploitation that occurs in ANY 12 Step meeting, I would rather that they get the reputation FOR such behavior so as to facilitate their demise! After all, can anyone nowadays look at a Catholic priest without thinking "undercover pedophile" in a robe?
I hope that 12 Step groups can ALL get that level of a reputation, and the stronger people vote with their FEET accordingly!
Have you seen this letter?
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"I get what you are saying but in the meantime ... too many are actually being raped and sexually harassed in hundreds by the day!"
I have a certain tolerance for smart hyperbole but this stretches any semblance of believability beyond the breaking point. Are you planning on documenting this claim?
They'll still have to get slips signed, unless they forge them. Remember, most of the people at meetings are there because they have to be. They leave as soon as they are no longer under an obligation, and new coercees take their place.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
I have to disagree with your approach. In my opinion, massive is on the right track here.
I posted the 2010 income statements and balance sheets for both GSB and WS for two reasons.
1. To show that the AA has in excess of $19,000,000 in liquid assets.
2. To show that AA and the "executives" are in the game for money in the form of retirement.
The reference to the Catholic Church and the ongoing Penn State situation are similar, imo, to the AA situation in that the problems seem to be being ignored. Well, the Church has paid for that and I am sure Penn State will be paying as well.
As to "vaporizing" AA, I could couldn't care less. I only went to few open meetings as mandated and did not see any of these incidents that have been pointed out. I was completely unaware of the magnitude of the problem. I have to say that AA probably has helped people with their addiction.
That being said, I have worked for large companies in my career and they all have HR departments and they also have written harassment policy manuals that all employees have to sign as being read and understood. The policy manual is, for the most part, CYA tactic to minimize the company's liability.
I don't care how decentralized AA is in their organization, if the executives are aware of the problem and take no action to protect these women (primarily) their collective ass is on the line.
I suggest certified letters be sent to AA headquarters, all executives and AA's outside counsel. That way there is a paper trail that can't be argued away.
I have said before on this forum that I think a class action lawsuit needs to be filed. Of course a lawsuit requires people to come forward to join the suit. I would think a good attorney can win the case based on everything I have seen posted on this forum recently. Of course the attorney that takes the case can't be a member of AA and that could prove difficult.
AA obviously has money and I am sure they have insurance. Sue their asses off.
Sue the judges, the cities, the counties, the prosecutors, the district attorneys, the probation officers, the state departments of corrections, the secretary/directors of doc, the state attorney generals, the governors, and finally, the states. Sue them as organizations, sue them as individuals.
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A few of the entities you listed will have immunity. Judges, for example, have judicial immunity. Prosectors have prosecutorial immunity, and states, under certain circumstances, have sovereign immunity. Also, it might be tough to maintain a class action when the facts behind each alleged instance are individualized.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
Why must you attempt to take the wind out of the sails? Is not the ship's journey underway? Are you onboard?
Judges can be sued. However, I concede your point that, based on quick research, it ain't easy. It might be the same for prosecutors and states. I am not yet convinced - I will do further research but..........................name the bastards anyway. Publicity does wonders.
Pennywise said "Also, it might be tough to maintain a class action when the facts behind each alleged instance are individualized". Might be tough? So. Need to find an attorney that was convicted of DUI and sent to AA as part of his disciplinary action so he can get his license back?
Possible scenario: AA corporate is aware of the sexual harassment issue (documented). Rapes occur in Florida and California subsequent to AA corporate being duly notified of the problem. Now let us say the rapists had been sent to AA by courts and DOC. Convictions are obtained in both cases. Scenario facts as stated are 1). Rapes occurred (not alleged). 2). There are convictions (the women came forward). 3). The crimes occurred in different jurisdictions.
Seems to me there are grounds for a class action. Of course I am not an attorney. If no class action is available then maybe separate cases. Sue everybody and their mother. Throw in the kitchen sink. Charge negligence, incompetence, unconscionable acts, public policy.
Just some thoughts.
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Friend, I am not trying to take the wind from the sails. I'm on your side. I just think that knowledge is power, even if that knowledge is not what you want to hear. As our ship sets sail, it helps to prepare for storms.
As far as suing judges and prosecutors, it is VERY tough to overcome immunity when they are acting in their official capacities. Suing states is tough too. Remember, in the Hawaii case, the plaintiff sued his PO. He did not sue a judge, prosecutor, or the state. The reason is that the PO had only qualified immunity as opposed to absolute immunity. But suing in state court of course might be different. The Hawaii case was in federal court.
You said: "Seems to me there are grounds for a class action. Of course I am not an attorney. If no class action is available then maybe separate cases."
I think the separate cases strategy would be more likely to succeed. But that is not to say a class action would for sure fail. The first hurdle would be getting the judge to certify the class, which isn't easy in any context.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
Pennywise, I know from your forum posts that you are on the good ship. I was just making what I thought was a cute comment about the wind in the sails.
The above article is a good read.
The author points out that maybe Louisiana might be a good state for a separate case. I presume he means the fact that LA follows Napoleonic law, not Common law?
Can an argument be made that civil rights are being violated? I especially took note of the part (towards the end of the article) to remain anonymous in the pursuit. How Ironic.
Without a doubt knowledge is power. We are sharing our knowledge, and gaining power. When I am of an opinion, I don't like to hear "can't be done". I have to exhaust all possibilities.
AA turns their back on the problem. The courts and judges are perpetuating the problem. A known violent criminal is placed in an environment where vulnerable people can be victimized? Somebody is responsible. If the criminal is just put in jail, or prison, said criminal commits no crime. By the act of placing that criminal in AA someone is complicit in the crime.
So, rough seas ahead, I got my storm gear at the ready. And...................massive just might be at the start of amassing the Perfect Storm, heading to New York.
Have a good day.
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"Can an argument be made that civil rights are being violated?"
Yes. The federal civil rights statute is 42 U.S.C. § 1983. That is the statute plaintiffs typical invoke when they wish to sue state governments (typically) in federal court. State courts can, however, adjudicate 1983 claims. But that won't overcome judicial immunity if you are suing the judge. Now, if you are forced into AA by the courts, you can file a 1983 suit arguing that your 1st Amendment rights have been violated. One remedy would be an injunction. Another remedy would be damages. But such a suit would not be filed against the judge himself, but rather against an entity enforcing the judge's ruling.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
In 2008 Judge Mark Ciavarella was arrested and convicted for illegally sending 4000 children to PA Childcare (Hazelden style) Drug Rehab Centers. They were not assessed for substance abuse, they were just sentenced to facilities that gave him kickback of about 2.6 million. Many children have committed suicide due to heavy depression after leaving. Judge Ciavarella is now it jail, most likely for the rest of his life. The 4000 survivors are trying to sue him, but having problems. The Juvenile Law Center has taken the case in a class action lawsuit. I covered it here:
Wikipedia has also picked it up and may have newer information:
"Tradition 10 - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy." Please follow orders from the Interchurch Center if you are an AA member and don't comment.
"Over the GW"
There was copy of it online but I cannot find it now. The film was directed by a person that was in one of these hell holes and they would not let him out.
I do have to wonder if that judge is serving time with some of the former clients of that place. They must have to keep him in administrative segregation. I would imagine there is quite a target on his back.
If a known violent criminal is placed in in an environment where vulnerable people can be victimized, it does not necessarily mean that violence will be perpetrated upon the unsuspecting. However, if violence does occur due to this wrong-headed placement, who is responsible? Everyone stops short of assigning blame or guilt. Is it the court? The judge? The state law? Is it the fault of the organization who provides the environment, such as AA or NA? Is it the fault of the criminal him- or herself? How far back do you want to go within the system to rectify this error, or this shining on of responsibility? You say AA turns its back on the problem, but what is AA supposed to do in the face of a court order?
I believe criminals belong in jail, and that includes the innocent June Carver, in pearls and a shirtwaist dress, who gets bombed on four beers and drives drunk to pick up her husband at the train station. Her crime against the unsuspecting is just as severe and just as unacceptable as that of the career criminal who has made it a lifetime skill to skirt the law, and who chooses AA or NA over jail time. I don't think either of these offenders should be given any option but to go to court, be sentenced and serve their time in jail. They know going into it that there may be consequences for committing these crimes. If they get caught they should be shown the jailhouse door, not the AA door, not the NA door, not community service. I do not believe they should be permitted to avail themselves of any sympathetic ear by way of AA, NA, Rational Recovery, SMART, or any other "treatment" model while in jail. They should just do their time like grown ups and decide not to repeat their offenses. Many will repeat, and many will get caught again. I advocate the same treatment for them, only more severe. Same with June Cleaver: if she is caught drinking and driving again she should be run back into jail and go through the process again.
Judges should not look at AA or any other recovery model as a landfill for drunks and junkies just to keep them out of jail. I do agree that it can compromise the safety and, yes, the recovery that certain people can experience within these programs. If judges insist on dumping offenders into meetings, I agree that there should be men-only and women-only meetings, and that they should be separated according to voluntary attendees as opposed to those who are sent by the courts.
Finally something we agree on, but lets go further, what about we also bin the bludges, slackers & unemployable in work-houses. The roomz will all but empty out, yeah.
In no way am I trying to "defend" AA's structure, but I do question how their national level "executives" can be held liable for what happens in any given local group, when the local groups are at the "top" of the "upside-down" AA food chain. Perhaps holding the local (county-level) "Intergroup" meeting members accountable would be a better tactic-since they are closer to the actual meetings where the abuse/exploitation is occurring? Seeing lawsuits filed against EACH individual AA "Intergroup" would be like the way specific Catholic dioceses are being sued.
See items #6, #7 and #8. which basically says that the trustees are the legal, principal planners and administrators of overall policy.
In addition, from an operations standpoint, Corporate AA receives contributions from the various groups and members around the US and Canada. For what purpose? To support corporate HQ and further the good word of AA. Also, I don't think the groups are allowed to use Alcoholics Anonymous in their group names, are they? Its a damn service mark controlled at HQ.
So Bill W drew an upside down pyramid back in the day. BFD!
Turn that pyramid right side up and it looks just like any Fortune 500 company. You got your Board of Directors at the top, Corp HQ, operating subsidiaries, and hundreds of thousands of stockholders underneath it all. And who do the stockholders look to for answers?
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Is there a way to find out IF AA has any "liability insurance", and if so, how much, and who was dumb enough to insure them? Then the appropriate claims can be made by the actual victims (plus the borders of the civil attorneys getting involved!), that AAWS will have more then a bit of 'spraining" to do! Considering the Catholic Church is getting sued 5 days a week, I would love to see this happen to AAWS/GSO, etc.
The problem is that unlike the Catholic Church, it is not AA employees who are doing most of the abusing. The situation is more akin to a church that fails to do anything even though it knows some parishioners are committing crimes against other parishioners. I'm not sure what duty the Church would have to do anything. Likewise, I'm not sure what duty AA has to protect members from other members who are not AA employees.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
GCCNA of Florida, as well as the South Atlantic meetings on the east coast of SoFla.
Coach Joe Paterno should be the example.
When these local groups are aware that predators are working in their ranks, protected by their conspiracy of silence, and actually having local members recruit fresh meat for them, they are all liable.
The faith's simple 'suggestion' of confidentiality, wrongly labeled as 'anonymity' will not be a valid excuse. The individual members of these groups need to be each personally sued for not speaking up when vulnerable newcomers are taken advantage of, as the sexual toys of the more senior members.
I personally would like to more of the very dangerous sects of the AA faith exposed, such as Midtown, and senior members who had full knowledge of what was happening having multi million dollar judgements against them in the most public manner possible.
Paul Cox can tell you this one! He admitted in an AA group in 1994 (while "working" his 5th Step), that he sorta KILLED TWO DOCTORS in an alcohol-induced blackout. People from the AA meeting he made his confession at were subpoenaed to testify against him at his trial. Mr. Cox's first trial's verdict was a hung jury (featured on the 06/28/1994 episode of "20/20"). He was convicted in a second trial, and is doing 50 to Life in a New York prison-because what he "said in the room, did NOT STAY in the room"! Cox's defense was that he had some level of "confidentiality" at his AA meeting. The trial judge vetoed this defense, since there is ZERO "doctor-patient/counselor-client/attorney-client/clergyperson-parishoner" privilege.
I was not aware of this case - here are some comments from an attorney and a priest that very disturbing.
"It doesn't seem right," one attorney noted. "It's like he's being punished for recovering." One priest who was also an AA member voiced a widespread concern when he noted that "once you make Alcoholics Anonymous people talk about one thing, what is to stop the authorities from deciding that they can come around for anything?" Another self-help member stated, "This just points out another middle-class hypocrisy—money buys privacy.… If you have the money, you can have the protection. A lot of people … can't afford a fancy shrink."
What? "Its like he's being punished for recovering". Unbelievable! Their mindset seems to be anything goes, even murder, as long as your in recovery?
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"What? 'Its like he's being punished for recovering'. Unbelievable! Their mindset seems to be anything goes, even murder, as long as your in recovery?"
First of all, I would guess that most murderers think that they're above the law. But no one knows what they are thinking unless they make a statement. I'm pretty sure that no murderer has made a statement directly to you about what s/he is thinking or feeling. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Now, did you really choose your words carefully here? Yours is the mindset that has conjured up the scenario that murder is kosher as long as the murderer is in recovery. Did you think about that before you wrote it? Aren't you also the same person who gets his/her inflammatory kicks by rabble rousing here? Actually, I find your arrogance unbelievable. You very nearly rip the crown from istj04. Color me aghast.
It's thoughts like you are showing that cause thing like this:
"BALDWIN PARK - A $1 million arrest warrant has been issued for a Baldwin Park man accused of shooting a pregnant woman in the neck after getting into a fight with her husband at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting last month, police said Monday."
"Tradition 10 - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy." Please follow orders from the Interchurch Center if you are an AA member and don't comment.
With all this whining over the poor pregnant woman, I thought Martinez killed her. Come to find out even back on Nov. 17th she had been upgraded from critical to stable condition. This is an attempted murder, not a murder. So let's gather a little perspective here.
No, this asshole should not escape the penalty for this dreadful thing he has done to this woman and her family. He needs to be apprehended and go through the system. But you behave as if AA is the only place where shootings and stabbings and fleecings ever take place. It is just to bring all offenses to light, but to indict the whole of AA for the bad behaviors of some individuals is simply insupportable. If Martinez had followed his intended target and shot the pregnant woman at a Shell station down the block, would you give such a flaming shit about it?
I doubt it.
This is only the Tip of the iceberg. How far do you want me to go back? This is only a small part of what can be said in 2011 and the are many more coming to light everyday. The geographic distribution is all over the continental US and I haven't even touched Europe or Mexico. Do you really thing people that are barely at the age of majority should be sent to these dens of people recruited from jails and prisons?
"Tradition 10 - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy." Please follow orders from the Interchurch Center if you are an AA member and don't comment.
How far do I want you to go back? Why not commandeer a huge chunk of history, say from the early human migrations, when Homo erectus first migrated out of Africa over the Levantine corridor and Horn of Africa to Eurasia about 1.8 million years ago, all the way up to the INNOCENT pregnant wife. That oughtta keep you busy.
The jig is up and the prospect hunting is being revealed!
"Tradition 10 - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy." Please follow orders from the Interchurch Center if you are an AA member and don't comment.
This woman was not murdered at or near a meeting. Again, she was killed by someone who was ordered by the court to attend NA, which I strictly oppose.
This guy and his female partner were career criminals. "Alan Wood had attacked [a] woman he met at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting . . . In 1989, he attempted to rape a woman he'd met in Narcotics Anonymous. It was their second date, and after dinner and drinks, the woman asked to be taken home." In case you have misplaced your abacus, that was 22 years ago. After you read this article, does he seem to you like a guy who has been attending NA for 22 years? There's something you can sniff out: whether or not he was in NA at the time of the murder. In my opinion, if he was not, and I strongly suspect he was not, then your point is moot. This was a random killing by a thoroughly evil individual, but it had nothing to do with the program of NA.
Find me a non-court-ordered 12-step attendee - someone who voluntarily goes to, or went to, 12-step meetings, who murdered or attempted to murder someone. I'm really interested to see what the ratio is between mandates and non-mandates when it comes to violent crimes committed. Got a number on that, Rocketman?
Many people are injured by AA members that are away from the actual meeting ! People in AA/NA are encouraged to give complete strangers their phone numbers and even pick them up at their home so they can go to a meeting. There are many clean AA members with 22 years clean that are sexually abusing, financially scamming members among other horrid crimes.Many crimes are committed by non-mandated members. BUT-the mandated ones add just another dimension to the level of danger to going to AA meetings. You seem to take the opinion that unless someone is a good little AA attendee for 20 years,they are not considered a member. The whole point is,that once they are mandated they indeed become part of the demographic of AA meetings whether members like it or not. Now that AA/NA meetings are made up of a large % of court mandated members,there you have the makeup of the groups.It has changed AA over the years,and many members leave because of it.
So the time and energy one has put into being a member does not matter.These are the people many vulnerable people will meet at meetings and thus at a minimum should be forewarned so they can make an informed choice. Thanks Massive for all of your hard work.You are making a difference!
Articles of Criminals In Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
massive, you keep reading these links junior puts up. He is making a vain attempt to connect all evil in the universe to the 12 steps. I debunk them as I go. If I feel he has made a salient point I will concede. That has yet to happen.
I have already expressed dismay over this shooting and of this woman's loss of her fetus - not baby. "Police have learned the woman was several weeks into a pregnancy at the time she was shot, and has since miscarried." Consider this: "It is estimated that about 15 to 20% of known pregnancies will end in miscarriage. This statistic is often received with surprise and shock, equally because of its high prevalence as well as how little it is acknowledged and talked about openly. While a miscarriage can happen at any time during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, they more commonly occur around the times the woman's subsequent periods would have been due." It is thought that up to 50% of all fertilized eggs do not survive. You don't know if this woman had a molar pregnancy or a blighted ovum or what caused her miscarriage. Some women are frequent miscarriers. For more information, check out the various types of miscarriage and discover how little you know about it. But I'm sure you'd like to blame her miscarriage on NA. It's a convenient target.
I know. I've been through it twice and nearly lost the third pregnancy. Unless I understand what happened I am not going to automatically dole out the hankies and start novenas. The press has a way of dramatizing events; junior here takes it several steps further.
I'm not cold-hearted. I'm practical. I wait for all the facts. I want to know that they actually are facts. You ask what kind of perspective JR Harris should get. I think he, too, should wait for the facts. He's very quick to pull the trigger on indictments when he cannot possibly know what actually happened. We may never know the entire story on this shooting. But JR Harris is the type of person who should live in Texas, the state with the highest execution rate in the nation. He could probably run for office there and win. I lived there for 27 years and I got a gut full of those pontificating assholes who would shoot the juice into the veins of a convicted offender without granting DNA testing that might exonerate him. There's a place for you there, JR. I recommend Huntsville.
If you had not avoided reading my posts, massive, you would have seen that I expressed my sadness over these events. So you see? You get caught up in the flames, too. Be careful. Think for yourself.


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HARROGATE, Tenn. — Cumberland Gap all but ensured themselves of a home playoff game next week as they held on for a wild 47-42 win over Grainger Friday.
"It was like a heavyweight fight. I mean what a showdown," said Panther coach Neal Pucciarelli. "We knew going in they were better than last year and we're better than last year. It was for second place in the conference and the kids didn't disappoint."
Seniors Blake Franklin and Wesley Nance carried the load on offense. Franklin, despite missing the second quarter with an injury after taking a late hit, ran for 219 yards on 13 carries and scrored three touchdowns. Nance added 148 yards on 19 rushes and four TDs.
Grainger led 21-14 at the half thanks to a pair of short TD runs by Zach Smith and one from quarterback Lance Morton. But Franklin returned in the third quarter and took over the game. He scored on a 65-yard keeper and Deveon Helton's kick tied it. Nance added a 20-yard touchdown run and the Panthers carried a 27-21 lead into the fourth quarter.
"When he came back in he was like a man on a mission, he was possessed. I had never seen a kid play that way," Pucciarelli said of his quarterback. "He had a tremendous game."
The game was far from over. Hunter Harp capped a long, methodical Grizzly drive with a one-yard dive and Lucas Wear's kick put Grainger back on top, 28-27 with 10:18 to play.
The Panthers need just four plays to got back in front after Jordan Teague returned a short kick 19 yards to the Grainger 45. Franklin passed to Nance for four yards and a facemask penalty put the ball at the 27. After on Franklin run picked up 26 yards, he bulled in from the one to put Cumberland Gap ahead to stay 33-28.
Grainger got a long kick return of their own and was driving with a first down at the CG 20. But on 4th & 4 from the 14, Franklin came on a safety blitz and threw Morton for a loss of nine.
"That was just absolutely huge. We tried to keep him out on defense, but were able to sneak him in a time or two," Pucciarelli said. "He had just a monster game, probably the best a Gap kid has had in the ten years I've been here. And the kids just fed off that. Wesley ran the ball hard, the line played well and the receivers also blocked downfield."
Franklin broke off a 49-yard run on the ensuing Panther drive and Nance capped it by taking an option pitch from Franklin five yards for a touchdown and the lead was 40-28 with 6:50 to go.
The Grizzlies answered with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Morton to Bailey Lamb and Morton hit Harp for the conversion to cut the lead to 40-36 with 3:40 remaining.
Nance gashed the Grizzlies for runs of 24 and 14 yards while Franklin added nine and 13-yard gains as Cumberland went 65 yards on just six plays. Nance capped the drive with a two-yard TD run to make it 47-36 with just 1:08 to play.
Morton hit Matt Parker for an 11-yard touchdown to bring Grainger within 47-42 with 23 seconds left, but Teague caught and held on to the onside kick and the Panthers were able to run out the clock.
Cumberland Gap (7-3, 4-2) and Grainger (4-6, 3-3) will both find out their playoff fate Saturday.
"We've not hosted a playoff game since 2007, so being able to have a game here and be on our field is just great. The kids showed so much character and heart, they've shown their maturity the last two weeks coming from behind," said Pucciarelli.
The Panthers will likely be hosting Johnson County or Unicoi County, depending on how the rest of Friday's game played out.

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People often say that there are no such things as monsters. They are wrong. Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other unnamable horrors co-exist with us. Watching us. Using us. Preying upon us.
Welcome to Pinebox, a sleepy little East Texas town with a lot more than its share of trouble. Whether it's the haunted diner luring weary travelers, the unexplained 'alligator attacks", or th... [click here for more]
The O'Conner brothers own and operate a small chicken farm in the hinterlands of Golan County, Texas. Unbeknownst to most citizens, the brothers also run an illegal cockfighting operation on the side. Unfortunately, the high-class attendees of these illegal matches have become somewhat jaded towards the normal brand of bloodsport, which has caused the brothers to seek out more exotic match-ups.... [click here for more]
Ed's Midnight Tales collects several issues of the Modern Dispatches written by Ed Wetterman, and converts them to the Savage Worlds system.
Ed's Midnight Talesbrings Pinebox, Texas to life with several great tales including a trip into the Big Thicket; a party involving beer, chicks, a Ouija board, pretzels and a demon; a new horror icon known as the Soul Gazer; seve... [click here for more]
This 11 page PDF (plus cover and product page) presents a quick, easy, and flexible system for incorporating the effects of extreme fear (aka Horror or Insanity) into your modern game.
The Horror check is an important mechanic in any horror roleplaying game. It's a mech... [click here for more]
So you think strapping a nuclear reactor to your back and waving a proton-thingamahoochie around makes you a ghost hunter? Think again! My name is Jackson Green, and I'm a professional ghost hunter. I've seen some stuff that would make your hair curl if it's straight or straighten it out if ... [click here for more]
Jerry's Midnight Tales collects issues 26, 30, and 34 of Modern Dispatch and converts them to the Savage Worlds system. These issues represent the Rising South plot point arc written by Jerry Blakemore.
Jerry's Midnight Tales brings Pinebox, Texas to life with a trio of short encounters against a small-town racist organization, the Texas N... [click here for more]
Last Rites of the Black Guard is a modern-day ghost-hunting adventure using the Savage Worlds game system. A modern d20 System edition is also available.
The Nazis left their cruel mark on the world more than 50 years ago, and some of those wounds still bleed. Hitler and other high-ranking Nazis were enamored by the idea of using the Occult in their attempt... [click here for more]
Most folks around Pinebox, Texas are excited that the Green Mark Corporation is moving in. With the timber company comes jobs--jobs that are most welcome in this rural community. But not everyone is happy. When Green Mark employees start turning up dead, the small community acts shocked—at least until some of the supposed victims are spotted alive and well. Were there actually any mur... [click here for more]
When an strange auto accident leads to a murder investigation, it's up to the heroes to uncover the true culprit. What is the connection between a college student and the stranger's van in which he was found? Was there someone else on that lonely stretch of highway? As the heroes follow the clues, they'd better watch their step. They are not the only hunters in Pinebox.
The... [click here for more]
This product offers a number of magical items to equip heroes with or use against them by placing them in the hands of foes. Each item is accompanied by a value, its game mechanics, and a Knowledge roll scale detailing how much may be learned about it depending upon the roll's result, possibly opening up new adventures.
Within this product you will find the Arcane Cat... [click here for more]
Help Is Here ... For A Price
It's a lonely life investigating grisly affairs and confronting unnamable horrors, and it requires all sorts of materials that can't be bought at the corner store as well as information that isn't found in mass-market publications. Sometimes it seems like an investigator is all on his or her own, with no one to turn to for advice, assistance, or just ... [click here for more]
Usable as an independent adventure or as part of a R.E.A.C.T. campaign.
An ice shelf collapses in far-off Antarctica, revealing a geologic vent of staggering proportions. Satellite photos show a mysterious expedition camping on the edge of the newly-revealed ravine. The players are dispatched to expose the unk... [click here for more]
Wartime roleplaying……with tentacles!
Achtung! Cthulhu brings you a two-fisted wartime SAVAGE WORLDS ro... [click here for more]
Achtung! Cthulhu brings you a wartime S... [click here for more]
Achtung! Cthulhu brings you a two-fisted wartime SAVAGE WORLDS roleplaying game setting for REALMS OF CTHULHU, packed full of fiendish Nazis, terrifying ancient mysteries, legendary war machines, and enough writhing tentacles to fill ten Reichstags!
Three K... [click here for more]
Achtung! Cthulhu brings you a wartime SAVAGE WORLDS / REALMS OF CTHULHU roleplaying game setting packed full of fiendish Nazis, terrifying ancient mysteries, legendary war machines, and enough writhing tentacles to fill ten Reichstags!
Heroes of the Sea... [click here for more]
Mythos Horror, Savage Worlds StyleWhether you seek action and adventure battling cultists in sun-drenched jungle temples, a shadowy mileu of dark words and imposs... [click here for more]
Achtung! Cthulhu brings you... [click here for more]
Created by Jordan and Wendy Peacock, the War of the Dead Adventure Cards for the award winning Savage Worlds role-playing game include 32 unique cards to add to any existing Adventure Deck from Pinnacle Entertainment!
Agents of Oblivion is the highly anticipated Savage Worlds setting book we like to call The Perfect Cocktail of Horror and Espionage. Within these pages grace everything you need to play the style of spy game you want to play from "The Company Line" where every nightmare and conspiracy you can imagine is real and you can wield the powers you need to drive back the... [click here for more]
A Halloween Mini-Mission for Agents of Oblivion, the agents are sent to the wilds of Boise, Idaho to find out why children are disappearing in the midst of The Pumpkin Festival. Can they stop the horrors which await them?
Ready for the perfect blend of horror and espionage? Try the ONE SHOTS series out for size.
ONE SHOTS #2 : STARSTRUCK will send your Agents on an exotic adventure to retrieve a mysterious meteorite. Can they survive the fallout?
Each ONE SHOT is full of a surprising mix of horror and espionage designed for an evening's diversion.
Join the fight to protect earth - Now using the Savage Worlds ruleset! Monsters and demons have existed on Earth since its inception, terrorizing humanity throughout history. But some of them decided to fight back, creating a company of like-minded beings (even other demons) to defend the Earth from supernatural threats. Today, the shadow company has it's hands in every fa... [click here for more]
Nestled among the dark forests of lake country stands a summer camp. It is a place named after an old Indian word; Camp Wicakini. On the shores of Lake Wicakini, the Lake of Ressurection, the camp has stood for decades. However, now something evil walks the woods; something terrible, something...hungry....
In this adventure, the players are shown the surroundings of Camp Wicakini, and t... [click here for more]
Five years after the horrible disaster that resulted in a total loss of Camp Wicakini, it's been rebuilt. New counselors, new buildings, new everything...except for one man.
The new caretaker, Max Mason, was one of the last campers to stay at Wicakini. He survived the initial zombie onslaught, and then the government came and rescued him. He ha... [click here for more]
NO MAPS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE BASE FILE. You may either use the maps from the original Camp Wicakini or purchase the Product Bundle which includes maps of the camper cabins, the counselor cabins, the groundskeeper's house, and the shelter house, as well as the complete camp layout!
Get the Bundle by clicking here! Full maps and adventure for just $3.75!
Darkeded Gates will is will raise your horror, modern and apocalypse games to a whole new level We strive to give you maps that will define your game world while being as reusable as possible.
Darkended Gates 1: The Cabin In The Woods is set in the deep back roads of the modern world, away from prying eyes of "decent folk". It... [click here for more]
Darkened Gates 2: Abandoned Farmhouse is the staple of all classic horror settings. It has been divided into four specific sections, the fields, the f... [click here for more]
Something happened in the darkness of Gettysburg--something that scarred Ronan Lynch for life. Now, years later, he wanders the West finding trouble and generally shooting it for a price.
But things are about to get strange in the snowy Rockies. There he meets new allies and a deadly threat that's been around for a long, long time. This chance encounter will change him-and what's left o... [click here for more]
Ronan and crew are hired by none other than Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson to keep the law in Dodge City on the Fourth of July. Angry Rebels and drunken mobs aren't the worst of the deputies' problems, however: the Butcher has come to town!
This is the second Dime Novel in the legendary Deadlands series, following the adventures of Ronan Lynch, Bad Luck Betty, and Velvet Van Helter. It co... [click here for more]
Ronan's adventures find him in the town of Varney Flats just as the ominous Night Train rolls in. What is its secret? What's in the mysterious larder?
Find out as death rides the rails in one of the meanest, nastiest tales ever written for Deadlands!
This is the third Dime Novel in the legendary Deadlands series, following the adventures of Ronan Lynch, Bad Luck Betty, and Velve... [click here for more]
New Orleans, 1935. Whoever called this "the Big Easy" sure got that one wrong. Things are tough all over. Honest work is hard to find, and even dishonest jobs are getting scarce. The one thing that's not in short supply is trouble. From shady thugs to crooked cops to Mafia soldiers, there's plenty of characters out there looking to give an honest Joe a hard time.
... [click here for more]
Deadlands Noir introduced you to the rain-soaked streets of the Big Easy and the heroes who battle from its shadows. TheDeadlands Noir Companion shines a light on the rest of Noir North America—including Chicago, Shan Fan, Lost Angels, and the incredible City of Gloom.
The Companion also introduces martial artists, and adds Sykers and th... [click here for more]
Noir is about mood, and mood is made by music. Give your Deadlands Noir game a feeling you can't get any other way—set the tone with the Deadlands Noir Original Soundtrack.
This download contains nine original tracks by Harry Mack. That's a full hour of music made specifically for your Deadlands Noir... [click here for more]
A missing boyfriend, a lost bag, and sad girl in a split skirt is enough to make any piano player want to lend a talented hand. The threats of a pushy Ranger to back off just sealed the deal. Follow our many-fingered tale in which blood will out and not all sin is original.
Blood & Roses is the second Dime Novel for Deadlands Noir... [click here for more]
The new favorite songbird goes missing from the stage of the Old Absinthe House, and the owner turns to you for help. Can you find the missing dame with the velvet voice, or will the mystery remain as murky as the bayous and darkness that shroud the Big Easy? And if the goin' gets tough, is the promise of a big bar tab enough to keep you goin'?
The Old Absinthe House Blues i... [click here for more]
It always starts with a dame. Sometimes it goes on with the mafia, the mad inventions of patent science, a bag full of dark magic, and a wave of the faceless poor, an allegory turned far too real. But not always.
This tale of hardboiled horror features private detective Harvey Jenkins and takes place immediately after the events of our four-part illustrated audiodrama Hardb... [click here for more]
Gather 'round, pardners, for a li'l tale of one man's quest to reshape the Weird West, another man's mission to resurrect evil in a foreign land, and how the posse gets caught in between. Oh, you're one of the posse? Whatcha doin' here then? You shouldn't be pe... [click here for more]
Head 'em up and move 'em out! Your cowpokes are joining one of the longest, most dangerfraught cattle drives in the Weird West—spanning two countries, a war-torn no man's land, and the Sioux Nations! Along the way, they'll cross paths with virtually every major railroad, bloodthirsty border raiders, Indian war parties, and of course, nightmares of the sort found on... [click here for more]
Head 'em up and move 'em out! Your cowpokes are joining one of the longest, most danger-fraught cattle drives in the Weird West—spanning two countries, a war-torn no man's land, and the Sioux Nations! Along the way, they'll cross paths with virtually every major railroad, bloodthirsty border raiders, Indian war parties, and of course, nightmares of the sort found o... [click here for more]
Blood Drive 3: Range War! is the final adventure in a series that spans one of the longest, most danger-fraught cattle drives in the Weird West! Head 'em up and move 'em out as your posse becomes hardened trail hands fighting for their cattle, their land, and even their lives!
Head 'em up and move 'em out! Your cowpokes are joining one of the longest, mo... [click here for more]
Coffin Rock is an adventure for Deadlands: Reloaded.
The mining town of Coffin Rock, Colorado, is a seething cauldron of trouble.
The local soiled doves are a making a killing, some say ghosts walk the streets, and a mad serial killer is on the loose. And there's more, amigo! Lots more.
A group of outlaws have hatched a vengeful scheme to get even with the locals, a... [click here for more]
A Town Sliding into Hell!
A group of outlaws ... [click here for more]
This completely free adventure for Deadlands; Reloaded is the perfect addition to your campaign, or as a one shot!
The trouble takes place a few miles outside of Wichita, Kansas. Some local boys have fallen into a lifeless coma and some claim their souls are about to be forfeit to the devil. Can the posse get to the bottom of things before more hell breaks loose...on Devil's Night?
A free simple adventure from Pinnacle Entertainment Games converted for play within the Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop. It is perfect for inclusion in your existing Deadlands Reloaded campaign or as a one-shot!
The trouble takes place a few miles outside of Wichita, Kansas. Some local boys have fall... [click here for more]


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Truth of the Matter
By Patti Pfeiffer
I've been called plenty of names in my life -- some applicable, several earned and a few deserved. But recently I was labeled a liar. Now I don't much care for that word. Seems stronger than a gallon of freshly spewed skunk spray.
But for the fact that the person attaching such a derogatory title to me was a complete stranger and just spitting venom, I would've taken offense, been insulted and slightly hurt. Yet, I knew the truth and that released me.
I pride myself on honesty -- in my personal life and both professions. Dishonesty isn't tolerated in either the newspaper or real estate business.
I refereed the emotionally charged exchange that took place during our writers' group not so long ago. It pitted two worthy opponents, both devout Christians and longtime dear friends of one another.
In one corner was 82-year-old retired teacher and school librarian Mary Ann. In her 70s, her opponent was Marilyn who holds a PhD and is likewise retired albeit from a successful ascent up the corporate ladder. I've known these two for a quite a while and respect them immensely.
Being participants in the writers' group they often disagree on grammatical matters and other trivial issues. But this? This was deep and the debate was hot.
I don't recall what sparked the philosophical sparring between these ladies, but it began with Mary Ann being quizzed on whether she'd tell a fib. Soft-hearted and kind Mary Ann answered in an expected manner.
"Well if someone asked me if they looked good and I thought they looked horrible, I'd be inclined to tell a white lie to spare their feelings."
That comment was like unleashing a caged hungry tiger. Marilyn pounced without mercy, cutting, dicing and ripping MaryAnn's reasoning to shreds.
"I'm not going to put someone's feeling on the altar of my honesty," she countered adamantly.
Striving for a TKO, she then delivered a hard blow. "And now I can't trust you. You've compromised your honesty. How can I ever trust you again?" she grilled her friend.
I sat in silence listening, ready to apply first aid if that upper cut resulted in open wounds.
Before Mary Ann could rebound and reload, Marilyn began round two. "It's not a Christian thing. I learned the value and virtue of honesty from my mother, when growing up, before I became a Christian. When I became a Christian it just reinforced what I was taught and how I was raised.
"Honesty is a number one fundamental. If you don't have that, you don't have trust. Honesty is a foundation on which all is else is built. Without that you have nothing. If you love someone and they ask how they look you can reply honestly 'you look wonderful to me.'"
Silence entered the ring while the rest of us regained our composure and retrieved our jaws from the floor.
Of course Marilyn was correct. Yet there are people who can't tell the truth, viewing it as entertaining, a hobby of sorts. Some are members of my own family.
And there was a time I could've been considered a pathological liar. However, I was single then and dating several guys simultaneously. Falsehoods were essential, a necessary evil.
Then I got married and truth became mandatory. I changed. Really. Truly. No lie.
I conducted a small survey polling several friends on the subject of falsehood, asking if they would tell a white lie to spare family or a friend's feelings.
As expected, Diane from Allen wrote, "Nah. You can usually find the words to speak the truth diplomatically."
From now on I'll be analyzing her every word.
Donna responded, "Unfortunately, I lied just about an hour ago and it was to spare feelings."
Then again, Donna fibs all the time. I know. She's been a friend for nearly 40 years.
Written like a seasoned politician, Tom wrote, "I choose to invoke the rights granted me by the Fifth Amendment. BTW that's a pretty dress. I may not tell you what you want to hear, I may let you convince yourself of your own version of the truth. I may even allow you to let your imagination run wild, but I probably won't ever lie to you...probably. Unless it's for your own good."
I'll never trust my friends again. Glad I didn't poll hubby.
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I'm sure plenty of crooks have learnt how to steal millions via computers, does this mean computers are wrong?I'm sure more than one criminal of that era got their weapons and explosives experience from their time doing national service.
Some people will abuse any opportunity that comes their way, it's just the way some people are. It doesn't mean that many people weren't put on the straight & narrow by national service. (not that I agree with it anyway)
Edit: just to add that I can't be doing with canonising of criminals either.
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Here are three myths that persist about the Emancipation Proclamation.
Myth 1: President Lincoln freed all slaves with the stroke of a pen.
It is an easy narrative, historians argue, that a single document granted freedom. But that's not how it happened.
Look to the proclamation's language: "That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom."
Freedom only applied to those slaves in states that had seceded. It did not apply to border states, or specific regions in Union control: about 750,000 slaves.
The 13th Amendment later abolished slavery.
Myth 2: President Lincoln was the sole visionary who eliminated slavery via the proclamation.
Lincoln's leadership proved key to signing the document, as seen in the recent blockbuster "Lincoln," which examines the legislation and political process to pass the 13th Amendment.
President Barack Obama hailed Lincoln in a proclamation of his own for the document's 150th anniversary:
"With that document, President Lincoln lent new moral force to the war by making it a fight not just to preserve, but also to empower," Obama wrote. "He sought to reunite our people not only in government, but also in freedom that knew no bounds of color or creed. Every battle became a battle for liberty itself. Every struggle became a struggle for equality."


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Gorgeous House in Centro Historico - 1 block from Ocean in Mazatlan
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1½
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Old Town Mazatlan
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,170 - $ 2,000 / week
vacation rental description
Luxurious and private. Fantastic location in the heart of the enchanted Historic district of
Mazatlan, one block from
the ocean and a short walk from the Angela Peralta Theatre,
Cathedral, Art Museum and Plazuela
Machado lined with sidewalk Cafes, Restaurants, live music, Art
galleries and shops.
The house is 2900 sq ft of fully furnished living space, Air
Conditioned throughout with Ceiling
Fans and equipped for your stay.
Master Bedroom suite - California King with on-suite full bathroom.
Mezzanine Bedroom - Day Bed with on-suite shower and bathroom.
Kitchen - Fully equipped with refrigerator, ice maker,
chilled water, stove,
microwave, and dishwasher etc.,granite
kitchen counters.
Pantry - Includes washer and dryer.
Dining room - Table seats 4.
Living Area - Seats 6 comfortably. Portable CD player
(bring your own discs).
Dimable mood lighting.
Outside Patio - Outside kitchen, bar, Barbeque,Jacuzzi Spa
pool and fountains
Secluded tropical courtyard garden,Table and
4 chairs.
Solarium - With two Chaise lounges and daybed.
Take a leisurely sunset stroll along the sea front with its
fountains, statues and sidewalk
restaurants or wile away the afternoon at the nearby Bahia
Restaurant, arguably the best seafood
restaurant in Mazatlan only two houses away. Plaza Machado with its
fine selection of gourmet
restaurants awaits you for an evening of fine dining.
For a change of pace, take a taxi to the Golden Zone to shop, eat,
drink and dance the night away.
property availability
Last modified on 01-21-2013 at 3:24 PM.
email owner view full calendar
Cheri & Peter Lucking 303-362-0498
house rental amenities
*Private spa pool
*Filtered water throughout house safe to drink
*Water pressurized throughout the house
*Washer and Dryer
*All linens (sheets and towels, including beach towels)
*Off-site property Manager, Maid and Pool Team
activities and attractions in Mazatlan Pacific Coast
Easy walking distance to many sites of interest
*1 block to the beach
*4 blocks to the Plazuela Machado with restaurants, music, theater,
and art galleries
*6 blocks to the central market, the cathedral, and shopping
Easy access to Sabalo Centro bus stop (air conditioned bus that goes
to the Golden Zone)plus
taxis/pulmonias (open-air taxis) to take you further afield
vacation rental rates
If no special is offered then rates as follows:
October - April: $1,400/week USD (7 nights)
May - September: available for $2,000 per month
Christmas, Carnival, Easter $1540/week USD
Daily rate 170/220/285 min stay 7 nights
A security deposit of $375 USD is required to reserve the house.
Rates are for 2 adults. Additional surcharge of $50 per additional people will be added (4 total occupants maximum). No Smoking in the house!
Cheri & Peter Lucking 303-362-0498
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in Mazatlan
- Visit Stone Island
- Hike to the Light House
- Walk the Beach
- Enjoy the music on the plaza
- Enjoy the restaurants in Centro
Top things to do on a budget
- Cook at our house
- Fresh Seafood from Vendors
- Shop at the Market
- Red Snapper Caught fresh daily
- Go to the Beach
Top things to do with a family
- Go to the Beach
- Go to Stone Island
- Horseback ride
- Fish
- Boat Trips
Cheri & Peter Lucking , owner


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Georgette Cuvillier, 29, of Carolyn Road in Bayou Vista was arrested Monday at 5:32 p.m. on warrants for distribution of cocaine, theft and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
Multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force agents located Cuvillier at her residence, Sheriff Mark Hebert said.
She was booked into the parish jail where she remained this morning with no bond set.
In Patterson, Shanae Dowsey, 22, of Second Street in Patterson was arrested at 11:53 a.m. Thursday for aggravated battery second degree, domestic with medical treatment.
Dowsey stabbed Derrick Dugar, 22, of Murphy Street in Patterson with a hunting knife, Chief Patrick LaSalle said.
Dugar was charged with criminal trespassing, resisting an officer with force and possession of crack cocaine.
He was arrested at 5:44 a.m. Thursday at Dowsey's residence.
Both remained incarcerated this morning with no bonds set.
Monday, we reported that Bobby R. Mouton, 37, of Wise Street in Patterson stole a purse from his girlfriend's vehicle. The purse was stolen from an innocent bystander's vehicle. The victim was not his girlfriend.
The Morgan City Police Department participated in an investigation with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries after receiving a report of a woman raising baby alligators in her home.
Anna Reed, 18, of North Third Street in Morgan City was issued a citation by LDWF after four creatures were removed from her home around 3:30 p.m. Monday.
MCPD Chief Marc Folse reminds residents that it is a violation of both state and federal regulations to raise such animals without a permit. Doing so garners stiff fines and penalties, he added.


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New Hartford student signs with U of Virginia on full golf scholarship
-->By: Jennifer Lee
Updated: November 14, 2012
One area high school student is making moves for his college career.
Derek bard, a senior at New Hartford High School signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf for the University of Virginia.
He will be going on a full golf scholarship. Derek is the reigning high school champion. He's won the section 3 championship three years in a row.
He says his dream of playing for a college team has finally come true.
"I always wanted to play pro. This was the step to take to play at a Division 1 college to play at a good school. They contacted me back in September so it's been over a year until now. It's been a long time and finally to get this off my chest and focus on golf is a good thing," said Bard.
Derek says one of the reasons he picked Virginia is because of the nice weather. He says he's been playing golf since he was four-years-old.


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This week, our special guest is Bob Sleigher from West Columbia.
Sleigher is a corporate pilot and flight instructor for 45 years and has been in law enforcement and a state constable for 12 years. He was inducted into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in 2008. He has just started a foundation to help law enforcement here in South Carolina and we are very excited to hear all about it.
To begin this interview, Sleigher, what is the Aviation Hall of Fame?
The South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 1991, and it honors pioneers and leaders in the aviation industry. You have to be nominated. Nominees have to be fliers—either pilots, as I am, or flight crew members. They also have to make a significant contribution to the development, advancement or promotion of aviation and they must have close ties to the State of South Carolina.
All nominees are reviewed very carefully by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Aviation
Nominees have to be a good influence in promoting the state's aviation industry, and have good ethical conduct.
You must also have a proven track record of responsibility toward your associates in the industry and community.
It's a tremendous honor to be inducted.
Members must maintain a high level of respect within the state's aviation community for service, performance, and public service.
I understand you have a new foundation that is related to aviation and serves law enforcement and the public. What is this foundation?
We have just started a new foundation called the Law Enforcement Aerial Surveillance Foundation. It's a nonprofit organization that was created to provide efficient, multipurpose aircraft to law enforcement.
Why does law enforcement need aircraft?
That was a short question with a very complicated answer. Let's start with some facts. I think all of us want to have good law enforcement protection. If you pick up the newspaper on any given day, you will see plenty of articles about crime and the dangers we face in society today. In 2010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice, there were an estimated 18.7 million victims of violent and property crime in the U.S.
Can you explain this bad news and statistics?
There is actually the good news. This is a big drop from 20.1 million in 2009. But the point I want to make is that even though law enforcement is working diligently and succeeding in reducing the crime rates, we need to be sure that law enforcement can continue to do their job.
I think we know that our law enforcement agencies are diligent in protecting us, but the truth is, they could use some help. Think about it this way: We pay taxes that are used to support our need for public services. For example, we want to have immediate response from our fire departments when our house is burning. We want to be sure that our roads are maintained because no one wants to drive into a pothole. And we need law enforcement to be there when we call them for help.
But like the rest of us, law enforcement has to deal with the economy. What makes this worse is that law enforcement, like all government agencies, is having to cut back. Rather than laying people off, they have to cut expenses, which means they lose resources, cut back on shifts, or don't fill open jobs.
We certainly don't want to frighten our readers, however, one national article estimates that we have lost 12,000 police officers in the US in the last year.
The article says that there have been 30,000 jobs not filled. If you divide this by 50 states, that's an average of 840 jobs either lost or not filled per state. If you divide that by 46 counties in South Carolina, you get an average 18.3 lost jobs for law enforcement in every county in our state. Let me say now that South Carolina is in better shape than a lot of other places, but we are still seeing cuts. That's why we have to start planning for new or different ways to ensure that our law enforcement agencies have what they need to continue to serve and protect the public.
But we still have police officers who will respond to our calls?
Yes, we do, but remember there are many factors that affect their response. For example, here in Newberry, you may get a much faster response if you call for help if you live downtown or in the city limits. If you live further out in the county, it may take the police a while just to get to you. And, unfortunately it's been my experience that by the time the police are able to respond to many calls, the bad guys are already gone.
This is where our organization comes in. We provide low-cost solutions for law enforcement, by providing aircraft that is custom built for their needs.
Do you sell airplanes to law enforcement agencies?
That's not our intention. Our program is set up to help provide aircraft to law enforcement, and we accept public donations and corporate sponsorships to do this.
This is a way that members of the community can have a positive impact on community safety.
So, you take donations to help communities obtain these planes. That means that civic groups or the public or companies could work with you to obtain a plane for the local law enforcement agency to use.
That's exactly right. Plus, we do a lot more than just get the plane for them.
Before you tell us about the planes, tell our readers how your foundation works.
We are incorporated as a nonprofit, charitable organization so people can donate to us and their contributions are tax deductible. We go into the community when asked and make presentations to civic groups, community or church groups, or corporations. We tell them about the planes, and what they are capable of doing.
We accept all kinds of donations, including financial or property, such as vehicles, and we will even take airplanes if anyone wants to donate one.
Individuals can also contribute their time and talent to help us get the word out, to talk about the program, and talk to local law enforcement.
When the funding is raised, do you buy the airplane and then fly it for law enforcement?
No. We work with law enforcement to order the airplane with the equipment that the local agency department needs. They might need cameras, or spotlights, or there may be other special equipment that they need. Then we train the pilots to fly the airplanes and operate the equipment and we put the planes into service.
The agency would select a law-enforcement officer that you would then train to fly this airplane. They could also select other personnel, even a volunteer like a state Constable or a retired military or commercial pilot who would be trained under their auspices to fly the plane. That's also a big cost savings to law enforcement, having volunteers who are highly qualified to assist working from the air.
What can law enforcement do from the air?
They wouldn't generally come to your house in a plane, although, if you lived in the country and had enough area where the plane could land, that's a possibility. But there are many things that can be done very efficiently from an aerial unit. For example, we live in an area where there is tremendous growth occurring in the senior population. Just about a year ago, a gentleman wandered off right here in Newberry, because he had dementia. He was missing for several days, before he was found, lost in the woods.
He was dehydrated and suffering from heat exhaustion. If we had had the ability to search for him by air, he might have been found much sooner.
Don't all law-enforcement agencies already use helicopters for this type of work?
Some agencies have had helicopters in the past, but as I am sure your readers know, the economy has been in really bad shape. As a result, there have been drastic budget cuts to all state agencies and our county and city governments as well. And helicopters are very expensive. It costs from 1million -4 million dollars to make that initial purchase for a helicopter.
Doesn't the military give their surplus units to law enforcement?
Sometimes they do, but even if one is given to law enforcement such as from the Army or some other agency, the repair costs are prohibitive. You see, they don't give new units to law enforcement. They give old models that may need a lot of work, repair, maintenance, and upkeep. And it is very expensive to operate a helicopter.
The expense of operating helicopter can be between $400 and $600 an hour, sometimes goes as high as $800 per hour. So, when agencies have to make cost cuts, they look for the most expensive item on the budget and either cut it drastically or eliminate it completely.
If I understand what you're saying, our law enforcement has to cut back on helicopter use.
Right, and that's only the counties or cities that already have the helicopters. Many of our local law enforcement agencies in smaller counties just don't have the budget to spend to buy a helicopter, much less operate one.
These planes are much more economical and way under one million dollars. Actually, the cost to buy the plane, equip it, train the pilot, and put it in service is around $160 thousand dollars.
Compared to a helicopter, that is not very much money to buy a plane. This a fraction of the cost agencies have been paying for air support to protect our citizens, it is only a fraction of the cost.
You told us that it can cost up to $800 an hour to operate a helicopter? How much does it cost to operate the plane?
This is where the use of airplanes gets even better. These airplanes operate at around $25 an hour. If you look at the costs long term and amortize the expense over several years, these planes are actually cheaper than a patrol car to put into service.
Tell our readers a little more about these airplanes.
First of all, these are small planes. They are built using very durable and lightweight materials and advance technology. They have autopilot and cameras that can take digital pictures. They have GPS so that they can find locations easily and quickly.
And they allow officers to perform airborne surveillance that makes police protection much more available. These airplanes are very, very quiet.
That's another excellent point. Unlike helicopters, these planes are extremely quiet. That is one of the things that make them an excellent deterrent to crime. You see, when criminals know there may be an airplane in the sky with two law-enforcement officers looking down at them that they cannot hear or see, they are less inclined to commit a criminal act.
These planes can perform vehicle pursuit, and help with traffic enforcement.
They can help locate stolen property or assist with Fish and wildlife surveys. They can provide DUI assists, help find fugitives, and conduct lost person searches.
The camera equipment on these planes is amazing. They can photograph a crime scene with great detail, using high resolution photography from high in the air. The pictures become evidence if law enforcement prosecutes a criminal. You know, a lot of people like all the crime shows on television. If you watch them, you know that they talk about "preserving the crime scene." These aircraft actually help do that too.
You said that these airplanes help with criminal enforcement and that they can help with lost people searches as well. What else can they do?
Another thing that these planes can be used for is to assist in times of natural disaster when emergency support is needed. These planes can stay in the air a really long time. Remember some years ago when the train derailed in Graniteville? For a helicopter to provide air support, it was not only very expensive, but the helicopters could only stay in the air for about an hour and a half at a time. Then they had to go refuel. If law enforcement had been using these planes, the planes could have stayed in the air at the site for more than 6 hours at a time. The planes can also refuel locally because they use automotive fuel.
Another great thing about these airplanes is that they can land and take off in very short distances. They can land in the distance less than a football field and they can also be equipped to land on water. They do 95 percent of what a helicopter can do. They just can't land or take off vertically. And, better yet, they don't need special fuel. They use automobile fuel.
This seems like a great idea and a great project for a community or organization to take on as a project.
We think it's a great idea and a wonderful community action project. Another reason we came up with the idea is because criminals often go after our most vulnerable population. In South Carolina that means they may go after our seniors.
You know, our senior citizens have worked their whole lives to support our communities and we need to ensure that they can age well and safely. We all deserve to live safely and to be protected and enjoy our lives. This is a way we can help law enforcement help us.
How can citizens contact you for further information on the LEASF foundation, or how they can make a donation?
People can contact LEASF at 803-730-5961. We are always happy to talk to them about our program or arrange to come speak to their groups or businesses. They can also check us out and donate to us on line at our website at www.LEASF.


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For 25 years, World of Dance has taught ballroom dances including the cha-cha, waltz, salsa, and foxtrot to students whose skill levels range from recreational to competitive. The studio's approach is simple yet effective. Students typically start with one-on-one or group lessons so they can learn techniques and basic body positions. They then apply what they've practiced during the studio's regular dance parties, performing the waltz to demonstrate their graceful new moves or the tango to fulfill their latent desires to chew on roses.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been a leading name in social dance since 1912, when the entrepreneur began selling mail-order dance lessons. Expanding his reach, he enlisted teachers to spread his signature dance lessons on first-class steamships and skyrocketed to fame in the '30s after introducing the public to such dances as the Lambeth Walk and the Big Apple. By the 1950s, Arthur and his wife, Kathryn, were hosting their own highly popular TV show on ABC, the Arthur Murray Dance Party, which ran for 12 years. Today, Arthur Murray's team prepares students for rug cutting at special events and weekend nightclub jaunts. Clients who arrive to lessons partnerless will be paired up with certified instructors. Throughout lessons, instructors teach the foundations of two to four dances from a long list of styles that range from Latin to country-western, helping students to learn basic step patterns, timing, and the ability to lead or follow.
For the instructors at Boulder Swing Dance, their passion fuels their career. Each of them is a professional dancer, and many of them have collected awards from the Jack and Jill competition and Lindy on the Rocks. They funnel all their experience and enthusiasm into each dance lesson, always shaking to spread their passion for the art form. They start small, breaking down complex lindy hop, charleston, balboa, and swing moves into simple steps and rhythm patterns that single students and couples of all abilities can retain and perform. As their students progress, instructors incorporate more than just steps, encouraging students to break out of their shells and express their own playfulness and musicality by customizing each step. Students can also practice their new moves at bimonthly dance-practice parties, where they can boogie down and perform high-energy swivels in a judgment-free environment.
With 15 instructional DVDs and a slew of international workshops on his resume, Eric "El Cubanito" Freeman is a master of salsa dancing. But what really sets him apart is his passion. He is constantly on the go learning new techniques, whether jetting off to Cuba to master their style of salsa, taking ballet lessons to approach salsa from a different angle, or writing a thesis on why the Macarena is so popular at weddings. Throughout his busy schedule, he always manages to lead his full roster of salsa classes, which range from beginner's steps and learning the rhythm to advanced classes which cover a new style of salsa with every new class. If clients want help with the moves of his New York, Los Angeles, Cuban Casino, or Cumbia style moves, he also leads private lessons that speed up the learning process.


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Jason Pierre Paul throwing Prince Amukamara into a cold tub....not sure if its from last year when Prince was a rookie or this year.
No kidding, I know NFL players like hazing rookies, but this just came off as cruel. BTW I thought the Jets season of Hard Knocks when they tied the rookie to the goal post was hilarious, this seems different.
Well...plus the cornerback previously known as Prince Amukamara isn't even a rook, anymore... p.s. I don't think I've ever seen Prince Amukamara smile, not in college, not since the Giants drafted him.
It's surprising that Amukamara couldn't laugh and go along with it. A short dip in the cold tub cause for a bunch of whining? Jayzus, that's just asking for more ****.
I was only havin' fun, pokin' the "I don't think I've ever seen Ingram smile, not in college, not since we drafted him" scab
It is cruel to throw someone into an ice bath? Am I missing something here? Did he get junk punched or something else besides being cold for 5 minutes? Ah well, add this to the list of socially unacceptable things.
Since it does not involve the Chargers I applaud anything that brings about discord and dislike on another team amongst its players. Let them haze all they want, hopefully it will lead to fighting amongst team mates and destroy the team from within.


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This Day Photographs from Twenty-five Years, the Northwest Coast Robert Adams
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In "This Day", Robert Adams observes two kinds of landscapes - that inside his home, including arrangements of nasturtium leaves and apples on the kitchen table, as well as the views outside his window and beyond. The windswept headlands, beach grasses, and felled trees seen by the photographer on his walks are animated by an atmospheric light. Together, these pictures reveal the undeniable presence of the sublime in everyday life.
Robert Adams (b. 1937) first came to prominence with his seminal book The New West (1974). The Place We Live, a major retrospective of his work organized by the Yale University Art Gallery, tours to venues across the U.S. and Europe through 2014.
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California is criminalizing recreational behavior in the state parks, writing tickets for the likes of rafting wihtout a life jacket and a dip without a suit. The fines they collect help fill the state coffers.
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Curling: Broomall's Sarah Anderson named Worlds alternate
Sarah Anderson wasn't on the sheet in Green Bay, Wis. Saturday morning as the women's USA National Curling Championship was decided.
Nonetheless, the Broomall resident and Marple Newtown student benefited from the results.
It was announced Saturday night that Anderson, who led a rink that included twin sister Taylor and older sister Courtney at Nationals, earned the tournament's sportsmanship award and would accompany the winning team to the World Championships in March.
Sarah Anderson, who will turn 17 later this month, was named as the Worlds alternate to Erika Brown's team, which won the national championship over Courtney George's rink, 7-6 in extra ends Saturday morning. Brown's team, with Anderson included, will head to the 2013 World Championships in Riga, Latvia March 16-24.
The Andersons' rink, which included Sara as the skip, Taylor as second and Wisconsin native Kathleen Dubberstein as the lead, went 2-7 at the National Championships. They got off to an 0-5 start that included a few tough losses, including two one-point losses, one in extra ends.
They had their strong moments, including leading 2012 national champion Allison Pottinger 4-3 through six ends before dropping a 9-5 decision. They only trailed Brown by one point after nine ends in their round-robin matchup, ultimately falling 8-5.
It's been a busy couple months for the curling twins, as they also competed in the USA Junior women's championships Jan. 26-Feb. 2. They finished second in group play there, compiling a 7-2 record, before losing in the first round of the page playoffs.
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