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I am pleased to announce the completion of the online book London Character by Mr. Jones, printed in either 1870 or 1871. The complete text of the 344 page book and its 74 illustrations are available for reading and viewing. This is public domain material that can be freely used.
My transcription was commenced with the idea of providing Sherlockians a glimpse of London during the Victorian Era, the setting for most of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Of course, the 1871 date comes a decade before Holmes and Watson moved into 221B Baker Street. Therefore, some of the book's information does not apply. It mentions the court officer rank of "serjeant", abolished in 1880. The building described in the "Billingsgate" section was torn down in 1875. However, most of what the book describes would apply to a large degree to the time of Holmes and Watson. On my own website, I have also provided a list of some correspondencies with Sherlock Holmes stories and a search engine for use in determining if some obscure term in the Canon is anywhere mentioned in London Characters.
Mr. Jones was a lawyer and a reviewer of plays. Those interests show up in his book. After studying what he writes about himself, I strongly suspect that he is portrayed at the end of the "Sketches in Court" section as "The Jovial Counsel". If so, then the picture there is of him. His love for humorous incidents is most evident in the "Scenes in Court" section. Here is a specimen:
Application was now made to the judge that ladies might be requested to leave the Court, it being proposed to call the medical evidence to prove the nature of some injuries which were included in the "otherwise seriously damaged and hurt" of the declaration. The request was at once acceded to, and the Court, by the usher, its mouthpiece, proclaimed aloud that all ladies were to leave the Court. A flutter ensued among the petticoats, and many went their way, with an expression of mingled surprise and indignation upon the faces of the wearers of them, as though they resented the notion of raising and then disappointing their curiosity. I say many went their way, but not all; some there were who put a bold---their expelled sisters called it a brazen---face upon the matter, and stuck to their seats like women whose desire for knowledge is greater than their sense of shame. His lordship looked round upon these law-loving dames, and remarked, in a significant tone, that he had directed all ladies to quit the Court. It was at this particular moment that the usher became immortal, not knowing, however, the greatness of the fame which he was laying up for himself. Whether he really did not see the bonnets, whose unshamefaced owners kept them obstinately in the halls of justice, or whether it was in the profundity of his scorn that he spake it, this deponent showeth not, but in answer to the remark thrown out by the learned judge, came from the usher the pride-killing words, "All the ladies HAVE left the Court, my lord."
A smile, and then a titter, which waxed speedily till it became a laugh, was observable on the face of the judge, jurors, and counsel. Even a blush flitted across the countenances of the unshamefaced ones, and the usher stood a satirist confessed in the middle of the Court. His lordship adopted the meaning which all hearers attached to the words of the censor, himself as much astonished at his speech as the most amused one there, and, looking towards Serjeant -------, said that he might now proceed, since the modest women had left the Court.>
There have been at least three books with London Characters as the start of their titles. Two of them were by the famous Victorian editor and author Henry Mayhew (1812-1887): London Characters and Crooks, 1851, and London Characters: Illustrations of the Humor, Pathos, and Peculiarities of London Life, 1874. Interestingly, in the Billingsgate section of his 1871 London Characters and the Humorous Side of London Life, Mr. Jones twice mentioned Henry Mayhew by name:
Some years ago Mr. Henry Mayhew, in a series of remarkable articles in the "Morning Chronicle," gave a tabulated statement of the probable amount of this trade; and about five or six years later, Dr. Wynter, in the "Quarterly Review," quoted the opinion of some Billingsgate authority, that the statement was probably not in excess of the truth... ... Another learned authority, Mr. Braithwaite Poole, when he was goods manager of the London and North-Western Railway Company, brought the shell-fish as well as the other fish into his calculations, and startled us with such quantities as fifty million mussels, seventy million cockles, three hundred million periwinkles, five hundred million shrimps, and twelve hundred million herrings. In short, putting this and that together, he told us that about four thousand million fish, weighing a quarter of a million tons, and bringing two million sterling, were sold annually at Billingsgate! Generally speaking, Mr. Poole's figures make a tolerably near approach to those of Mr. Mayhew; and therefore it may possibly be that we Londoners---men and women, boys, girls, and babies -- after supplying country folks--- eat about two fish each every average day, taking our fair share between turbot, salmon, and cod at one end of the series, and sprats, periwinkles and shrimps at the other.
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Guide to Community Living
Welcome to Community Living!
The Guide to Community and Apartment Living is an important document with which to be familiar.
Residential Living & Learning (RL&L) is a vital part of the Tarleton State University community. By providing an atmosphere conducive to meeting the academic, social, and personal needs of residential students, RL&L supports the educational goals of the University. This is evident in our mission statement which states the following:
Residential Living & Learning seeks to foster authentic communities that engage and empower residents to value learning, citizenship and diversity through faculty and peer engagement.
The Residential Coordinators (RC's) and Residential Leaders (RL's) living in university housing serve as valuable resources regarding college life. The residential students that make up our residence hall advisors (RHA) are members of a hall leadership team who provide assistance by serving as a forum for students and by planning activities for residents.
Housing Policy
The Tarleton State University housing policy is based on the knowledge that living on-campus can provide both educational and social opportunities important to the success of college students. Research shows that compared to those living elsewhere, students living in residence halls are more involved in academic and extracurricular activities. Residents also tend to earn a higher grade point average, exceed predicted levels of learning and personal development, and more frequently complete their college education within a four to five year period.
Residing on-campus creates an environment where students are more successful; therefore, Tarleton supports a live-on requirement of:
Two Academic Years For:
- all "First Time Freshman" students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester
- all "Transfer" students who are under 21 years of age with less than 12 (twelve) credit hours, prior to the start of his/her registered semester
One Academic Year For:
- all "Transfer" students who are under 21 years of age with 12 (twelve) credit hours or more and less than 60 (sixty) credit hours, prior to the start of his/her registered semester
Transfer student information:
Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with less than 12 credit hours are required to live on-campus for 2 (two) Academic Years and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with 12 credit hours or more and less than 60 (sixty) credit hours are required to live on-campus for 1 (one) Academic Year and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Tarleton supports a residential experience for students as it is a valuable part of a student's learning and personal development. Living on campus will enable students to interact with diverse people enriching the student's educational experience and providing convenient access to professors and academic resources that the campus offers. In addition, on-campus students are more likely to become and stay involved in clubs and organizations.
Housing Reservation Commitment and Contract Guidelines
Students requesting/required to live in University Housing must complete the housing contract online at the Housing website as well as pay a non-refundable $100 Application Fee. The following guidelines apply to all students in University Housing:
Facilities - The Housing Contract is for a space in any University residence hall, apartment, or other facility the University may acquire, lease, or otherwise make available for student housing after the execution of this contract.
- Applicants requesting a specific roommate, residence hall, or other type of accommodation, must provide this information on the application form. The University will make every effort to honor the request however no guarantee of the assignment can be made.
- The University reserves the right at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion, to change or cancel any room assignment.
Contract Period - The Contract Period is for the ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR (Fall and Spring Semesters) If entered into after the academic year starts, the contract applies to the remaining balance of the academic year through May (August to May). The summer contract period is for either or both summer terms.
Contracts are enforced for the duration of a student's college career at Tarleton unless one has fulfilled all contractual obligations and notifies Residential Living & Learning, in writing that they will not be returning to University housing for the following year.
Rental Period - The Rental Period begins when University Housing officially opens and ends 24 hours after the student's last final examination. However, University Housing is officially closed during breaks throughout the year: Thanksgiving Break, Semester Break, Spring Break, before Summer Session I, and after Summer Session II.
Break Housing – If housing is needed during a break while the school year is in progress, one must request Texan Village as the assignment and indicate to Residential Living & Learning that they need year-round accommodations.
Eligibility - Priority for living in University Housing is given to full-time undergraduate students registered for classes at the University. A full-time undergraduate is one who is registered for twelve (12) or more semester credit hours.
- If a student withdraws from the University, the individual is no longer authorized to live in University Housing and must properly check-out within 48 hours.
Transferability - The Housing Agreement is with the individual and may not be transferred or assigned by any party other than by Residential Living & Learning.
Cancellation/Refund Policy - as stated in the Period of Contract, the student contract term is for the entire academic year. A student who desires to cancel his/her contract must obtain approval to do so from the Director of Residential Living & Learning. If an individual is permitted to cancel his/her contract, any refund of housing fees will be made on a daily prorated basis.
If a student graduates from the University or does not return to the University at the end of the Fall Semester and notifies Residential Living & Learning in writing, prior to December 15, his/her housing obligation ceases.
Housing Application Fee - An Application Fee of $100 is required of all students applying to live in University Housing. This fee is non-refundable unless the student is denied admission to the university in which case the student must submit a written request for a refund.
- Prior to moving into Housing - a refund of the Housing Application Fee will be based on the contract cancellation date. The application fee is only refundable if cancellation is made in writing to Residential Living & Learning in accordance with the following schedule:
* May 15 – Fall Semester
* December 15 - Spring Semester
* May 1 - Summer
Contract Termination by the University - The University reserves the right to terminate the Housing Contract at any time for violation of the terms and conditions stated therein or for any other reason that the University, in its sole discretion, deems to be good cause.
Room Entry - The University reserves the right to enter any room:
- To make repairs;
- To inspect for compliance with health/sanitation standards, fire regulations, and building codes;
- To inspect for compliance with University regulations;
- In response to an emergency situation or concern for a student/guest's well-being.
Policies and Regulations - The student agrees to abide by the policies and regulations of the University and of Residential Living & Learning that are in effect or that become effective during the term of the contract. The terms and conditions of the policies and regulations are contained in, but not limited to, the following publications: The most recent publication of; the Residential Living & Learning Handbook, the Housing Contract, Tarleton Student Rules, and the Residential Living & Learning website.
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature manner that is conducive to a positive academic community living environment. Any student whose actions are found to be in violation of the policies and procedures will be subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action which may include removal from the University and/or Housing. Failure to maintain the intent or spirit of these policies may also result in administrative and/or disciplinary action.
Overflow Housing
The University may contract with off-campus apartment complexes and/or motels to accommodate student housing needs. Should the demand for housing exceed our capacity, Residential Living & Learning will offer temporary triple accommodation, a common experience for first-year students at Tarleton State University campuses. Each student in a triple will be provided a bed, desk and chair, drawers, and closet space. As space becomes available, students in triples will be expected to de-triple into a double accommodation.
- Overflow housing will be available in the event that all other University Housing facilities are at maximum capacity.
- Students assigned to overflow housing will be relocated to a regular housing space as soon as space is available.
There are some semesters in which more students need housing than can be accommodated in designated student rooms. In addition, some students withdraw from the University shortly after each semester begins. Therefore, especially for the Fall semester, the University provides space for temporary housing in study lounges, apartments, and motels. Permanent assignments are made as space becomes available. A student will be assigned to a designated student room based on his/her assignment priority number as determined by date of receipt of the housing application and signed housing contract. A student may inquire about information regarding his/her priority number at Residential Living & Learning. The use of temporary assignments gives students the opportunity for a space in University-owned housing. The full housing rate will apply.
University Housing Rates
Payment Plans
Check-In/ Check-Out Procedures
Check-In - Students check-in to University Housing at their assigned residence hall. At the time of check-in, the student will obtain a key and complete required paperwork. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR EACH STUDENT TO ACCURATELY AND THOROUGHLY COMPLETE THIS PAPERWORK BEFORE SIGNING IT. The Room Condition Sheet is used to evaluate condition at the beginning and end of the contract period. If the condition of the room is evaluated and damages are found, the student is charged for the damages. The student's signature on this form is an acceptance of responsibility for the condition of the room as stated on the form.
Close-Down and Check-out - Room close-down and check-out are very important parts of residence hall stay. Room close-down occurs at Thanksgiving, between Semesters, and at Spring Break. During room close-down it is not necessary to take ones belongings home. However, anytime that one is leaving the residence halls and are not returning, a room check-out is required and all personal belongings must be removed. Check-out forms are provided by the Residential Leader or the Residential Coordinator. The Residential Coordinator will inspect each room and assess damages following each check-out. Failure to properly check-out, by not following established procedures, will result in additional charges and administrative and/or disciplinary action may be taken. Students should always check with the Residential Coordinator regarding specific questions on room close-down and/or check-out. Any personal items not removed from the room at the time of room check-out will be removed by the staff. Residential Living & Learning staff and the University do not assume liability for loss or damage of these items.
Withdrawal During the Semester and Refund Policy- If a student is approved by Residential Living & Learning to move out of University Housing and he/she officially checks-out of the hall, a refund of room charges will be made in accordance with the Residential Living & Learning Cancellation Policy outlined on page 7.
Private Room
- Depending upon housing occupancy, rooms may be designated as private rooms on a semester to semester basis. The assignment of these designated rooms is at the discretion of Residential Living & Learning.
- The additional charge for a designated private room, (one-half of the current semester room rates), will be placed on the student's TSU account; this must be paid at the time of moving into the private room. The additional charge for a private room will be prorated if the student is assigned a private room after a semester has begun.
Triple Occupancy
Room Changes
The University seeks to provide residents with mutually acceptable roommates; however for a variety of reasons, students at times do request to change rooms. In order to accommodate all students' requests and to effectively manage University Housing facilities, the following rules regulate room changes:
- Students are not allowed to change rooms/apartments without written permission from Residential Living & Learning.
- Room changes are not permitted during the first two weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters.
- After the two-week period, residents wishing to change rooms must go to the Residential Coordinator's office to find out the proper room change procedure.
- All students making room changes must be properly checked in and out of their respective rooms by a Residential Living & Learning staff member in accordance with the check-in and check-out procedures outlined on page 10.
- Students who change rooms without written permission from Residential Living & Learning may be required to move back to their assigned space, may be assessed improper check-out charges, and will be subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action.
- Every effort will be made to honor room change requests. However, changes can only be approved as space is available.
¶ If roommate difficulties arise, students will be asked to discuss concerns with each other. If problems continue to occur the students should speak with their Residential Leader. If problems continue, the student seeking the room change should contact the Residential Coordinator to initiate the room change. The Residential Coordinator will decide the actual change and reassignment. All room changes must be approved in advance by the Residential Coordinator.
Room Consolidation
Delinquent Room and Board Payment
A student not making payments to the University for tuition, fees, or room and board by the due dates may be required to move out of University Housing. Failure to move from University Housing will result in a lock change and, if necessary, storage of the student's property at the student's expense. The University reserves the right to place a hold on a student's grades/records if the student is delinquent with his/her housing payments. Moreover, additional measures may be taken to encourage a student to meet his/her financial obligation to the University.
Policies, Rules, and Regulations
Tarleton State University is committed to the student development philosophy. Consequently, respect for the rights of others is a basic component of this developmental experience. A student is expected to show respect for the law, University policy, personal honor, maturity, and respect for the rights of others, whether on or off campus. There are a number of things which students must do and must not do if they wish to remain associated with Residential Living & Learning and the University. The University does not attempt to define by formal rules every unacceptable action. In situations not covered by specific regulations, a student is expected to use common sense and act in a mature and responsible manner. The basic rule, is consideration for others. All rules and regulations are an extension of this basic policy.
Regulations, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the campus are based on a number of concepts, including:
- As a legal entity established by the State of Texas, the University is obligated to support the laws of the community of which it is a part;
- The University is obligated to protect its property from destruction and misuse;
- As an educational community, the University is obligated to establish and promote standards of behavior and decorum of its own which will serve the well-being of the University, the total community, and it's individual members;
As a residential community, the University is obligated to make certain that the residential experience contributes fully to the institution's educational mission and the development of its students.
As a resident student at Tarleton State University, students have a right to an environment which is conducive to study, sleep, learning, and leisure. A student's personal rights and needs should be met in University Housing. However, each person must realize he/she is an individual member within a community environment, with responsibilities not only for one's individual behavior but also responsibility for the community. When individual needs come in conflict with those of other community members, it is the responsibility of the individual with concerns to initiate action addressing and alleviating these concerns.
- The student should make a reasonable effort to address his/her concerns and needs with the individual(s) involved. It is important for each student to always remember that he/she is a member of a community and that one's individual action affects others. To effectively resolve conflict within the community, students must learn to accept responsibility for interacting with their community and its individual members.
- A student must address his/her concerns to the Residential Living & Learning staff. Although these staff members are assigned the responsibility for discipline and residence education, as a general rule, matters should be referred to them only after the individual has reasonably attempted to resolve his/her concerns.
- The Residential Living & Learning staff is more than willing to assist the individual student in addressing or alleviating concerns.
Tarleton State University policies, rules, and regulations for resident students are designed to protect the individual student's rights while providing a healthy living environment. Some rules must be defined in order to assure a sound, comfortable living environment. In situations where these rules are not applicable, the "Basic Policy," outlined above is fully binding.
Room Condition/Damage Form
Tarleton's residence halls are operated on a self-sustaining basis and charges must be made for damage to furniture, equipment, and/or rooms. Students are required to complete a room condition form acknowledging receipt and condition of all property in the assigned room. Any damage to the room/apartment or its' furnishings which is considered to be beyond normal wear and tear will be the student's responsibility. Students should report damages as they occur. Additionally, students assigned to a hall/apartment are collectively responsible for the proper use of common areas (lounges, laundry room, computer lab, etc.) and their furnishings. When the responsibility for damage or loss cannot be assigned to individuals, the damage or loss charges may be prorated to the members of the identified floor/hall/apartment of responsibility, and each student shall pay his/her prorated share. Charges for loss or damages will be based on current cost to repair/replace items and billed to the student's University account. Those responsible for damage to or misuse of any University property are subject to disciplinary action which will include restitution for damages/repairs.
Furnishings - Room/Apartment Personalization
University Housing provides a unique living environment. The following information is intended to help make the residential experience safe and enjoyable. These policies and guidelines are intended to help students personalize their room while being mindful of fire hazards, health and safety issues, and maintenance/damage concerns.
University/Residence Hall Property:
- All University movable furnishings (beds, mattresses, chairs, desks, etc.) must remain in their assigned room/apartment even if not being used.
- Window dressings (blinds, etc.) are not to be removed and must stay in their intended locations.
- No objects are to be placed between the blinds and the window, or set in the window seals.
- Ceiling tiles are not to be removed. Removing ceiling tiles is hazardous and may result in injury to the student and/or damage to the tiles which will then have to be replaced at the student's expense.
- Lounge and common furnishings are not to be placed in individual rooms. These furnishings are intended to be used by all residents and must be kept available for community use.
- Windows in air-conditioned residence halls must be kept closed. In all halls, windows must be closed whenever the heating system is on during cool/cold times. Screens must remain in the window frames.
- Repair costs for damage to room/apartments, or the replacement costs for lost or damaged room furnishings, will be charged to the resident(s) assigned to the room/apartment. In each case, the charge will be divided equally between the students involved unless there is a written agreement between the students that one student had sole responsibility for the specific damage.
Student Property
Neither the University nor Residential Living & Learning are responsible for replacing a student's belongings as a result of damage or if items are lost or stolen. For that reason, students are strongly encouraged to purchase renter's insurance or to verify that their current home owners insurance covers their belongings while at school.
The following guidelines have been established in the interest of individuals' safety and the preservation of University property:
- Students are permitted to possess and use generally common electrical items in University Housing: (note: microfridges are available in every room)
Blenders, Hair Dryers, Pencil Sharpeners, Clocks, Hair Trimmers, Radio/Stereo, Computers, Hand Mixers, Corn Poppers, Curling Irons, Irons, Televisions, Fans, Single Serve coffee makers without an external heating element
Electrical appliances which are not in excellent working condition are not permitted in the residence halls. The Residential Living & Learning staff reserves the right to inspect all electrical items at any time to decide safety. Students should check with their Residential Coordinator BEFORE bringing an unlisted item into University Housing.
Electrical cords must be free of all flaws. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all permissible electrical items are in safe and operable condition. All electrical cords must be disconnected (unplugged) during school breaks and/or when University Housing is officially closed.
Due to the fire/safety hazard they present, the following electrical items ARE NOT permitted in University Housing:
- Air Conditioners (window unit types), Microwave Ovens, Broilers, Rice Cookers, Coffee maker with an external heating element, Convection Ovens, Space Heaters, Sun Lamps, Deep Fryers, Toasters, Toaster Ovens, Electric Skillets, Hot Plates, Refrigerators, Mini-fridges, Grills, and Other large electrical appliances.
Any of these appliances found during routine inspections must be removed immediately. Any second incidents will result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. Students should be aware items not included in the above list may also be prohibited. Students should check with their Residential Coordinator BEFORE bringing an unlisted item into University Housing. NOTE: The electrical systems in University Housing have definite limitations. Overloading these systems can present fire and safety hazards. Heavy-duty, single-outlet extension cords no more than six (6) feet long and surge protectors are permissible. However, other types of extension cords (light duty; gang outlets, etc.) are not allowed. Any resident found to be exceeding the electrical capacity of their room/apartment will have restrictions placed on their use of the electrical system.
- For the safety of the community and the preservation of the University's facilities, residents may not have darts or dart boards in University Housing.
- Bicycles may not be kept in student rooms, residence hall lounges, stairwells, interior public areas, on porches or attached to exterior stairs. Bike racks are located near most residence halls/apartments.
Bicycle Policy for Traditional Residence Hall Facilities:
Residential Living & Learning reserves the right to remove any property which has been abandoned or has fallen into disrepair. Any bicycle that is unsightly or has a deteriorating status shall be removed from the rack and disposed of through a local entity.
Any property deemed to be a safety hazard shall be removed immediately and disposed of through a local entity without obligation for notification or refund.
Any bicycle left on a rack around an on-campus facility after June 1 of each year shall be removed from the rack and disposed of through a local entity.
Bicycle Policy for Apartment Facilities:
For the Texan Village, Venture, Bosque Crossing and Lone Star apartment complexes, bicycles must be affixed to proper areas and not deemed a safety hazard.
Residential Living & Learning reserves the right to remove any property which has been abandoned or has fallen into disrepair. Any bicycle that is unsightly or has a deteriorating status shall be removed and disposed of through a local entity.
Any property deemed to be a safety hazard shall be removed immediately and disposed of through a local entity without obligation for notification or refund.
- Residents possessing street signs or other public signs are considered to be in possession of stolen property. These and similar items are not permitted in University Housing.
- Firearms, knives (small pocket knives and table knives are allowed), arrows, bows, paintball guns, air soft guns, sling shots, spear guns, or any other weapon(s) and ammunition are not allowed in University Housing or anywhere else on University property. Possession of such items is considered to be a serious infraction. Students who fail to uphold this policy are subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action which will include removal from University Housing as well as referral to University Police for possible criminal prosecution.
- The possession and/or detonation of any explosive device, including all forms of fireworks, is strictly prohibited. Possession/use of such items is considered to be a serious infraction of University policy and state law. Students who fail to uphold this policy are subject to disciplinary action which may include removal from University Housing as well as a referral to University Police for possible criminal prosecution.
- Students who wish to play musical instruments in University Housing may do so only with instruments that use electronic headphones so as to prevent inconvenience to other residents. Students are strongly encouraged to use the facilities available through the Music Department.
- The University is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to students' money, valuables, or other personal affects, which might occur during a flood, fire, tornado, thunderstorm, or any other natural occurrence or unforeseeable mechanical failure. The University does not provide insurance to cover such losses. Students should check their parents'/guardian's insurance to ensure that the policy covers the student's personal possessions while at Tarleton. If the parents' insurance does not provide such coverage, students should purchase an insurance policy of their own.
- Saddle storage must be discussed with your roommate to resolve space and allergen concerns.
Students are encouraged to decorate their room as long as it does not create any permanent damage to the room. The following guidelines are to be followed in the interest of fire safety as well as to minimize damage to University Housing facilities:
- Students must use poster putty or rubber cement to hang items from walls. Tape may be used, but is not recommended due to the difficulty of removing tape without damaging painted surfaces. It is important that nails and tacks not be used. In Traditions use the wooden molding to hang pictures.
- Screws may not be used in any room surface including the inside and outside of all doors.
- Window decorations of any kind are not permissible.
- Damage caused by improper use of nails, screws, tacks, staples, tape, etc. will be charged to the resident(s) of the room.
- Adhesive wall attachments (such as 3M products) may be used on any surface in University Housing. Please test the surface to ensure that no damage is caused during the removal of the product.
- Plant hangers or similar hooks may not be placed in ceilings or other room surfaces.
- The use of contact paper, other than as a drawer liner, is not permitted. Damage to University property from the use of contact paper, including adhesive residue, will result in charges to the responsible individual(s). Contact paper not noted on a student's check-in form must be removed and the surface cleaned prior to room check-out. Contact paper present upon check-in to a room should be noted on a student's check-in form.
- The use and application of carpet tape is prohibited.
- Air vents must remain in place and free of obstructions. Covering these vents restricts air movement within a room and within the building which results in inadequate heating and cooling.
- The lighting and burning of candles (including candle warmers), incense, potpourri, cigarettes or anything requiring an open flame is prohibited in any residential facility. Violations may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action.
- Adhesive stickers and emblems (other than decals designed for easy removal) may not be attached to any surface in student's rooms, including doors, windows and mirrors. Glitter/foam adhesive letters peel off paint and result in damage charges.
- Homemade or purchased loft systems are not permitted in the residence halls.
- All materials must be flame resistant. Lights must be low wattage. LED lights are permissible, however, Christmas lights are not permissible.
- Building additions and/or alterations to rooms are not allowed.
Residents are expected to comply with these guidelines. We encourage all residents to get hanging applications approved by the Residential Coordinator before applying them to the wall. Those who fail to do so will be subject to action by University Housing. This may include but is not limited to confiscation of unauthorized property, official administrative and/or disciplinary action, and/or referral to University Police.
Cleaning Personal Space
- Cleaning of the individual room/apartment is the responsibility of the resident(s) occupying the room/apartment. The custodial staff maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the lounges, lobbies, hallways, and community bathroom facilities.
- Residents of Hunewell, Hunewell Annex, Traditions, Centennial, Legends and Legacy Halls are expected to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom facilities provided in each room/suite. Similarly, residents of Venture, Texan Village and Lone Star apartments are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their apartment, including the timely removal of trash to the dumpsters provided.
- Room checks are held periodically (primarily at breaks, but not exclusively) in order to check the following: (1) the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the room, and (2) that University-owned property is being properly cared for. The room check will be made by the Residential Living and Learning staff. Residents are asked to help maintain the cleanliness of the residence halls, including restrooms and shower facilities, and to not sweep trash into the hallway. Vacuum cleaners are available for checkout. When a room/apartment is found to be kept in an unsatisfactory condition, the student(s) assigned to the room/apartment will be subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action to include restitution for any expenses incurred in bringing the room/apartment into compliance with these standards. If the condition warrants or a pattern is established the student may be subject to administrative action.
- Any trash needs to be taken directly to dumpsters located outside of the residence halls, and not left in hallways, stairwells, balconies, fire escapes, public areas or restrooms, etc. for any period of time. Residents leaving trash out are subject to fines and disciplinary action.
- Students are responsible for removing all perishable items from their room/apartment when University Housing is officially closed.
Incident Reports
All residence hall staff members have the authority to file an incident report for offenses deemed to be a violation of University policy. Information pertaining to this procedure is specified on the bottom of the incident report. Failure to respond immediately to an incident report is a violation of University policy regarding official notices and could lead to suspension from Tarleton State University.
Disrespect for Authority
Residents are responsible for complying with instructions and directions of University officials (including RLs) or law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties.
Hall/Building/Apartment Meetings
Courtesy and Quiet Hours
Courtesy and Quiet Hours have been established to provide periods during which noise and other disturbing activities are to be kept to a minimum to allow residents a peaceful time to sleep and study. All residents are expected to be mature and considerate of their neighbor's right to a peaceful living environment.
Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m..
Quiet hours are the hours in which most students sleep or study, and Quiet Hours must be maintained to avoid intrusion to adjoining rooms or hallways. During quiet hours, students who congregate must restrict their noise level to accommodate residents who are sleeping and studying. During quiet hours, conversations, stereos, televisions, and other activities should not be audible in the hallways and other public areas of University Housing.
Courtesy Hours: 10:00 a.m.. - 10:00 p.m.
Courtesy hours are designated periods during the day when residents may visit in the hallways, and play radios, stereos, or televisions at a moderate volume. During courtesy hours, all residents have an obligation to their neighbor's right to a reasonable amount of privacy and are expected to honor the requests of others to restrict loud conversations, stereos, televisions, and other disturbing activities.
Final Exam Periods
Quiet Hours are in effect 24 hours a day throughout all University Housing during final examination periods. The final exam quiet hours begin at 6 p.m. on the last official class day, and continue through the last day of finals.
Realizing that individual academic demands and personal schedules vary, students should always honor requests by others to minimize noise. Residents who do not cooperate with courtesy or quiet hour policies will be subject to disciplinary action by the Residential Living and Learning staff.
Guest Policy
A guest is defined as any person visiting a University Housing facility who is not assigned to live in the room they are visiting. Each guest must have a host and be escorted into and out of the residence hall they are visiting. A guest without a host will be escorted from the residence hall. Any established sign-in system must be followed. Guests are expected to comply with the policies, rules, and regulations governing residential living and student conduct. The host resident is responsible for his/her guest's behavior. Any guests, regardless of gender, must have the approval of all residents of the room. All guests must be out of the building at the end of designated visitation hours. All guests under the age of seventeen must be pre-approved by the Residential Coordinator. Guests are not permitted to stay in the residence halls or University apartments more than three nights a month.
Visitation for men and women in all areas (rooms, lobbies, etc.) of all residence halls is allowed only during scheduled times. Visitation hours in the lobbies may be extended beyond those hours observed in the residence hall rooms. Any established sign-in procedure must be followed. Visitors must enter and exit the residence hall(s) only through designated areas. The visitation hours require that visitors of the opposite gender be out of the residence hall at the established time. Visitors of the opposite gender may only use designated public restroom facilities; if of the same gender as the host, the guest may use the room, suite, or community restroom facilities. Failure to comply with established visitation hours may result in the loss of visitation privileges and other administrative and/or disciplinary sanctions. All visitors must be escorted into and out of the residence halls. All visitors must have the approval of the room/suite mate(s).
The visitation schedule in all residence halls and apartments is a follows:
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday 24 Hour Visitation
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
Tarleton State University is an alcohol and drug free campus. It is a violation of University policy for students or guests to possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs on the University campus. Texan Village, Bosque Crossing, Lone Star, Venture, Grove and Oak Tree residents of age may have alcohol in their possession (please see section under Apartment Specific Information entitled Alcohol Policy for residents living in Apartment Housing). Violations of this policy will result in administrative and/or disciplinary action. Empty alcoholic beverage containers may not be displayed in residence hall rooms. Empty beverage containers include shot glasses.
Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco
The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy work and educational environment for all students, staff, and visitors on campus. Since many individuals express discomfort when exposed to secondhand smoke and/or smokeless tobacco, the University has adopted a policy that restricts the use of these products on campus. Smoking is prohibited in the residence halls. However, for those students who do smoke, there are receptacles located directly outside each residence hall.
Pet Policy
Pets are strictly prohibited in University Housing with the exception of fish in a properly maintained aquarium (no larger than 10 gallons). Students considering having an aquarium with fish should be aware that ALL electrical items must be disconnected during break periods. Aquariums containing anything other than fish are prohibited. Violators of the pet policy are subject to a $60.00 fine and up to $250.00 in fines for damages.
Safety and Security
Fire Safety
Tarleton State University considers fire safety extremely important and students have an obligation to follow University regulations as well as city and state statutes.
Fire Alarm Evacuation
- Whenever a fire alarm sounds, normal evacuation procedures must be followed. Students must leave the building and may not return unless instructed to do so by campus police or University officials.
- A complete floor-by-floor and room-by-room check of the building will be conducted by campus police and/or fire officials whenever possible. Students must remain outside the building during these checks.
- Failure to evacuate a building after a fire alarm has sounded will result in administrative and/or disciplinary action.
False Fire Alarms - Sanctions
A false fire alarm is committed when an individual knowingly initiates, communicates, or circulates a report of a fire or other emergency that they know is baseless. Every effort will be made to identify the individual(s) responsible for a false fire alarm. When such persons are identified, they will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. Additionally Residential Living & Learning will respond with administrative action.
Initiating a false fire alarm is a criminal offense. An individual who violates this law is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine and/or confinement in the county jail.
Designated Meeting Locations:
- Annex: Tarleton Center Parking lot
- Bender: Parking Lot P-10
- Centennial: Parking Lot across Jones Street and Texan Village Parking Lot
- Legends: Parking Lot across Jones Street and Texan Village Parking Lot
- Legacy: Parking Lot across Jones Street and Texan Village Parking Lot
- Ferguson: Parking Lot P-10
- Gough: Heritage Park
- Hunewell: Heritage Park
- Lone Star: Parking Lot across the street
- Texan Village Apartments: Centennial Parking Lot
- Traditions: Traditions Parking Lot
- Venture: Parking Lot across the street
Misuse of Fire Safety Equipment
Any individual who misuses or tampers with any fire safety equipment will be subject to appropriate administrative and/or disciplinary action. The individual may be charged a fine plus the cost of repair or replacement of misused or damaged equipment, cleaning of the facility, and damage to other property. Besides being subject to University penalties, any student who starts a fire, damages or tampers with the evacuation alarm, or misuses fire safety equipment may be subject to prosecution in criminal court by the Stephenville Fire Department, according to the Stephenville Fire Code. When such persons are identified, they will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. Additionally Residential Living & Learning will respond with administrative action.
It is essential that corridor and stairwell doors be kept closed at all times. Closed doors prevent the travel of smoke, heat, toxic gases, and fire from the area of origin.
Entrance/Exit Doors
Designated entrance/exit doors are locked at the stated times and periodically checked by Residential Living & Learning staff. However, the ultimate responsibility for personal security rests with each resident. Every resident is responsible for swiping his/her card to gain access. Entrance and exit doors to the residence halls should always remain closed. Propping open entrance and exit doors could endanger the safety and security of residents. Any suspicious behavior or unfamiliar person(s) should be reported to a Residential Living & Learning staff member or campus police immediately.
Severe Weather
During severe weather, especially when thunderstorms with tornadoes, high winds, or hail are possible, residence hall rooms will be evacuated when the City of Stephenville civil defense sirens are sounded. Due to the time element involved in moving large groups of people, residence hall rooms may be evacuated earlier if the Director of Residential Living & Learning decides that conditions are such that imminent danger exists. When evacuation of the residence halls occurs, the RL will direct residents to take cover in first floor hallways (second floors in three to four story buildings if space requires). Residents must remain in the hallways until notification is given to return to their rooms. Apartment dwellers should go to their bathrooms or nearest residence hall when alarm sounds.
Emergency Medical Care
Emergency medical care is available for Tarleton State University students by contacting 911. Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital is the closest available. Stephenville does have an after hours clinic is open until 8:00 p.m. at the Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic (no appointments are necessary). Tarleton's health clinic is available to students for non-emergency medical needs.
Escort Service
The campus police department provides an escort service to and from any University location. The service operates 24 hours a day. The escort service can be requested by calling 254-968-9265.
- Keys issued to students - Each student is issued a key to his/her room/apartment at the time he/she checks into University Housing. Students are expected to carry their room key with them at all times. Keys are the property of University Housing and are NOT to be lent to anyone else.
- Lost keys - Lost keys must be reported to the residential coordinator immediately.
A charge of $50 will be assessed for changing locks in a residence hall room. For Texan Village, Bosque Crossing, Grove, Oak Tree and Lone Star, and Venture Apartments the cost is $50.00 per lock changed.
- Lock your door! To help maintain the security of one's room, students are encouraged to remember to always lock their doors at all times, even if just visiting down the hallway.
- Propped doors - To insure the safety and security of the buildings and residents, exterior and stairway doors are not to be propped open. Students found responsible for propping doors open will be subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action.
- Lockouts - It is the student's responsibility to always have the room key in his/her possession. Accidental lockouts occasionally happen, and a Residential Living & Learning staff member can help in such cases. Students will report to their Residence Hall office and check-out a key for a period of no longer than thirty minutes. If the lock-out occurs after office hours then residents in Bender, Ferguson, and Traditions can check-out a key from the Bender Office. Residents in Legends Hall, Centennial, Texan Village, Venture, or Lone Star can check-out a key from the Legends Hall Office. Residents in Hunewell, Hunewell Annex, or Gough can check out a key from Hunewell Lobby.
If lockouts become habitual, administrative and/or disciplinary action may be taken and/or the Residential Living & Learning staff may have a new lock put on the door and assess a lock replacement charge to the resident(s).
Identification of Personal Property
Students are encouraged to engrave their Texas Drivers' License number on their valuables, if possible. An engraver is available through the campus police department.
- Individuals or groups are not permitted to make door-to-door solicitations/announcements. Individuals wishing to approach students in University Housing for the purpose of soliciting sales or memberships must have approval from the Director of Residential Living & Learning. Students should notify their Residential Leader, Residential Coordinator or Residential Living & Learning immediately if approached by solicitors.
- All individuals and groups wishing to post/distribute informational materials in University Housing must have the permission to do so from the Director of Residential Living & Learning. All materials posted/distributed in Residential Living & Learning facilities must be stamped to verify approval before being dispersed.
Services Provided
Microfridges (refrigerator-freezer-microwave combinations) are available in every room (except individual rooms in Texan Village Apartments). Residents may not provide their own mini-fridge unit without prior approval from the Director for Residential Living & Learning. Residents will be responsible for maintaining microfridges in full operational condition and will be responsible for cleaning and defrosting the appliances at the end of each semester.
Residents may use the laundry facilities within their residential environment free of charge. Residents who reside within leased apartments may contact 254-968-9083 to request access to the Texan Village laundry facility for free laundry service. Non residents do not have access to free laundry service.
Outdoor Cooking Areas
Outdoor cooking areas are available for use by all students who reside in University-owned housing. Barbecue grills and picnic tables are available at various residence halls and apartment complexes, but charcoal is not provided. Students are expected to dispose of all trash generated by outdoor cooking activities and assist in keeping areas clean. Lighting fluid, propane tanks, etc. are NOT to be stored in your residence hall room (this includes individual apartment rooms) for any reason.
Energy Conservation
It is the responsibility of every student to manage and control the use of energy in their residence hall/apartment. Keeping windows closed and turning lights and electrical appliances off helps significantly in reducing energy use and in controlling room charges for living on campus. Do not tamper with any thermostats or air control switches in the public areas of the residence halls. Damages to these items are costly to repair and students will be charged for such damages in their rooms. Problems with the room temperature should be reported to an Residential Leader, or the Residential Coordinator or Residential Living & Learning.
Windows are identified as emergency escape routes. Windows must always remain unobstructed. Nothing may be placed between blinds and windows or extend outside of the window (TV antenna, clothes, banners, decorations, etc.), hang, or be installed for your privacy and/or to control lighting and heat from the sun. Please check the screen carefully. Students are responsible for any damage to it.
Windows in air-conditioned residence halls must be kept closed. In all halls, windows must be closed whenever the heating system is on during cool/cold times. Screens must remain in the window frames. Do not lean anything against the screens to prevent possible damage.
Apartment Specific Information
Apartment Living
All students assigned to University Apartments (owned or leased) are subject to all policies, rules and regulations as outlined in the current Residential Living & Learning Handbook as well as the current publication of the Tarleton Student Rules and the Residential Living and Learning website. Students in University Apartments must be of sophomore status, unless an exception is made by the Director of Residential Living & Learning, or requesting to remain on campus year round. Any request for an exception must be made in writing.
Alcohol Policy for Residents Living in Apartment Housing
Tarleton State University is an alcohol and drug-free campus. It is a violation of University policy for students or guests to possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs on the University campus. Texan Village, Lone Star, Grove, Oak Tree and Venture residents of legal drinking age may have alcohol in their possession (see below). Empty alcoholic beverage containers may not be displayed in residence hall rooms. Violations of this policy will result in administrative and/or disciplinary action.
Students of legal drinking age may store and consume alcohol in their apartment under the following conditions:
- The student must have a copy of their valid state-issued ID on file with the Texan Village Clubhouse Office or Bosque Crossing Office.
- Guests, regardless of age, cannot consume alcohol in or outside of your apartment; this includes guests from other on-campus apartments.
- Alcohol can ONLY be stored in the student's own locked apartment/room in a mini-fridge provided by the student; it can only be stored in the living room or kitchen if ALL residents in the apartment are of legal drinking age.
- Students may only consume alcohol inside their apartment; alcohol consumption outside or on the balcony is strictly prohibited.
- Alcohol MUST NOT be accessible to minors in the apartment; it must be stored in the student's personal room. For students residing in a double room in Texan Village building four, if one of the residents is a minor, students of legal drinking age cannot possess alcohol in that room.
- Alcoholic beverages must be transported in and out of the apartment in a bag.
Balcony/Deck Policies for residents living in Apartment Housing
Select apartments have balconies and decks for the student's use – Texan Village apartments all have balconies, and the 2nd floors of Lone Star, and Venture apartments have decks. These balconies/decks are subject to the same policies and regulations found in their respective residence halls. If the policies regarding balcony/deck use are not adhered to, students are subject to disciplinary action and/or fines, up to and including removal from the housing system with continued financial obligation. Using balconies/decks for storage or as holding areas create safety and health hazards and can be unsightly. In general, balconies/decks are not to be used as storage areas. To promote safety and prevent damages, the following are the policies regarding balconies and decks:
- Smoking is prohibited on the balcony/deck. Smoking areas are provided outside each building on the first floor.
- Students may not store or leave their trash on the balcony or deck.
- Ground floor balconies are not meant for entrance and exit from the apartment area.
- Students may not store any university furniture or interior furnishings on the balcony or deck for any reason or for any length of time. When indoor furniture is placed outside, the aesthetic standards set by Residential Living & Learning are not met. In addition, the sun and rain will ruin the furniture's upholstery and wood finish. If the residents of an apartment are found with university furniture on their balcony or deck, the apartment will be billed $50 for every 24-hour period for every piece of furniture left outside. Habitual offenders will also be referred through the student conduct system.
- Students may place their personal furniture (e.g. folding chairs and small tables) on the balcony (Texan Village only). To ensure the safety of all residents and prevent injury, personal furniture is not permitted on any of the decks (Lone Star and Venture). Hammocks are not permitted to be hung from balconies and decks.
- Barbeque grills, propane tanks, portable barbeque grills (e.g. Hibachis), grilling accessories, and combustible materials such as charcoal and charcoal lighter fluid may not be used or stored inside buildings or outside on balconies or decks. Small barbeques grills must be used at least 25 feet from the buildings due to the density of apartment living and fire safety. Barbeque areas are available for the residents in all apartment communities.
- No alcohol is permitted on the balcony/deck or any public areas at any time.
- Student may not engage in or behave in ways that are dangerous to self or others (e.g. jumping from balcony/deck, repelling, and hanging over the edge, climbing up to the balcony, etc.).
- Students may not throw items to and from balconies and decks.
- Bicycles may not be parked or stored in apartment hallways, on walkways, or on balconies/decks. Motorcycles, mopeds, and other similar motorized vehicles are also not permitted in hallways, on walkways, or on balconies/decks.
- Students may not display or hang items from the balcony/deck as this can be a fire hazard and an "eye-sore" to the community. This includes strands of lights, wind chimes, drapes, and any other decorations.
All Bosque Crossing residents must comply with both the Guide to Community Living and the Rules & Regulations for Bosque Crossing. When the policies may conflict the more conservative statement will be the prevailing guide.
Residential Living & Learning Staff
The Residential Living & Learning staff assists in the development of the academic and social life by providing an atmosphere in which growth is enhanced. The staff facilitates opportunities for resident students to meet others, participate in many activities, and maintain the condition of the buildings and grounds.
- Director of Residential Living & Learning -oversees the strategic vision of the department and reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.
- Assistant Director of Residential Living & Learning - oversees the residential learning area of Residential Living and Learning. The Assistant Director also serves as the Department Head when the Director is not available.
- Facilities Coordinator– is a full-time senior professional staff member that supervises the Residential Coordinators. The Facilities Coordinator also has the responsibility for administering the day-to-day activities associated with the residential living program. In addition, the Facilities Coordinator is also responsible for supervising the Residential Leaders and Administrative Office staff in their area.
- Residential Coordinators - are full-time professional employees of the University and have the responsibility for administering the day-to-day activities associated with the residential living program. In addition to supervising the Residential Leaders, the Residential Coordinators also supervise the Administrative Office Staff in their respective areas.
- Senior Residential Leaders - are experienced, senior level students who reside in the residence halls. Senior Residential Leaders also perform RL duties for the hall on which they reside.
- Residential Leaders (RLs) - are students who reside in the residence halls, and are selected for their ability to communicate with others, their willingness to accept responsibility, and their desire to be helpful to others. The RL is the primary resource person in the halls for information and assistance. If the RL is unable to help, he/she will direct students to someone who can. RLs receive extensive training that equips them with the ability to deal with a variety of student issues.
- Environmental Services Personnel - are full-time University employees who are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all public and common areas in the residence halls, including bathrooms, showers, hallways, stairways, and lobby areas.
- Residential Facilities Staff - provide routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance services. The goal of the maintenance staff is to make every effort, through preventive maintenance, to reduce the need to report items for repair, and to make quality repairs in a timely manner. Please report maintenance needs to the RL or Residential Coordinator immediately; doing so allows the maintenance staff to respond promptly in order to prevent extensive and costly damages.
- Office Assistants- a full-time student who provides customer service to our residents, in addition to other students, faculty, parents and staff. Administrative duties will be performed as assigned by the Residential Coordinator.
Storing Handguns in On-Campus Housing
Firearms, knives (small pocket knives and table knives are allowed), arrows, bows, paintball guns, air soft guns, sling shots, spear guns, or any other weapon(s) and ammunition are not allowed in University Housing or anywhere else on University property. Possession of such items is considered to be a serious infraction. Students who fail to uphold this policy are subject to administrative and/or disciplinary action which will include removal from University Housing as well as referral to University Police for possible criminal prosecution.


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John �Gladson� Capps, 87
ZIRCONIA � John �Gladson� Capps, 87, a lifelong resident of Henderson County, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 7, 2014. He was the son of the late Sam and Pearl Levi Capps.
ZIRCONIA � John �Gladson� Capps, 87, a lifelong resident of Henderson County, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 7, 2014. He was the son of the late Sam and Pearl Levi Capps.
In addition to his parents, Gladson was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Bertha Ballard Capps; a brother, George Capps; sister, Carrie Capps Maybin; and great-grandson, Christopher Bennett Capps.
He is survived by his sons, Bennett G. Capps and wife, Shelia, and the Rev. Bobby Capps, both of Zirconia; daughters, Lynn Capps Osteen and husband, Curtis, of Zirconia, and Millie Capps Campbell and husband, the Rev. Ricky Campbell, of Mountain City, Tenn. He had six grandchildren: Stacy Nix, Ben Capps, Michael Capps, Lauren Capps, Jonathan Campbell and Bethany Warden. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Brooke, Kelly, Ella, Dena, Thomas, Samuel, Wyatt, McKayla and Hannah.
Gladson was a World War II veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. Upon returning home he was a farmer and carpenter. He worked at Camps Greystone and Falling Creek for more than 40 years. He was a member and former deacon of Cedar Springs Baptist Church.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed, but we know we will see him in heaven one day.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home. A private graveside service will follow on Tuesday.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
HENDERSONVILLE � Maria Francioni, 95, of Hendersonville died Saturday June 7, 2014.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gino.
Maria is survived by her son Loris and wife, Lynn, and son Sandro and wife, Lorraine; grandchildren: Lorissa, Tamara, Gino, Adam, David and Alexandra �AJ.� Other survivors include eight great-grandchildren.
She will be interred at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill.
Memorial donations in Maria�s name may be directed to Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 208 7th Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28791, or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
HENDERSONVILLE � Grant �Buck� Pace, 87, of Hendersonville went home to Heaven Saturday, June 7, 2014.
Mr. Pace was a native of Henderson County and a son of the late Grant and Lela Marshall Pace. He is also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was stationed in Jacksonville Fla., Patrol Squad 16 AAMC/3 as a Hellcat aircraft mechanic. Buck was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church and a member of the American Legion Hubert Smith Post #77. He loved camping and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Pace was a lifetime and founding member of Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue.
Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Louise Floyd Pace; daughter, Diane Pace and her husband, Jerry, of Saluda; grandchildren, Todd Pace and his wife, Lynn, of Kernersville and Bradley Pace and his wife, Tracy, of Saluda; great-grandchildren, Madeline Pace of Kernersville and Morgan Pace of Saluda; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Clark will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Those desiring can make memorial contributions to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn. Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.
A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
HENDERSONVILLE � Manuel Padron, 23, of Hendersonville died Sunday, June 08, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.
He was the son of the late Tamela Gordon, and he is also preceded in death by a grandfather, Billy Gordon.
Manuel attended Hendersonville House of God and was a proud father and proud man.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Padron; two children, Carmen Padron and KayLynn Padron; his father, Manuel Padron; a sister, Rosa Soriano; and four brothers, John Gordon, Johnny Patino, Marco Padron and Manuel Padron.
A private service will be held at his home.
A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
HENDERSONVILLE � Naomi King Williams, 90, of Henderson County passed away on Friday morning, June 6, during a brief stay in the hospital.
She was born to the late Oakley and Nettie Belle King, Jan. 24, 1924, in Knoxville, Tenn. Her vocational years included a period of life insurance sales, followed by several years as a dental assistant to the late George Patterson, DDS, of Burlington, N.C. She was married to the late Adrian L. Kerley Sr. of Burlington, N.C., and subsequently to Mr. R.D. Williams of Hendersonville, N.C.
Naomi has resided in Hendersonville for the past 30 years. Her two daughters, JoAnn Harrison of Norfolk, Va., and J. Beth Williams of Hendersonville, and her only son, Adrian L. Kerley Jr. of Hendersonville survive Naomi. Her daughter, Brenda K. Wright of Hendersonville predeceased Naomi in 2009. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Naomi is no longer with us, but her legacy of faith and love live on. It may be said that Naomi�s love for her family was exceeded only by her never faltering faith in her Savior.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Vegter will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive guests for 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. To offer condolences online please visit www.forest lawnhendersonville.com.
To His Mother:
Where does one start?
How does one begin
to thank another
for life allowed,
protected, nourished
and even cherished as a gift?
With what amount of gratitude
does one thank another for
unending commitment through
times of increased difficulty,
to an end of growth and well-being?
And how does one probe
a relationship so distinct,
where neither participant
was perfect, but both
were cared for and enriched,
where without one, the journey
would have been much less
challenging and interesting
and without the other,
it simply would never have begun?
What does a son say to
his Mother approaching the end
of a very long walk together,
and how does he thank her
for care unique
or for an unending belief
in his abilities
and for the unwavering
encouragement to dare
the impossible
and for a love that believes all things
and a faith that determines as much?
Your child reached up to paint the sun
a golden blaze, and you said he could.
Your son sought to fly upon a distant wind,
and you helped frame his early wings.
He purposed to be a man to make all proud
and saw the smile of esteem in your eyes,
and though his tree has grown tall
and deeply rooted
and bends from the winds
of many years,
its early planting and tender care
were by your hands.
And now I bear you up
near the end of our walk together
to distant winds
and to a golden sun, ablaze,
upon my heart of
unending love
and my wings of
unwavering appreciation
for having been your son
and having had you
as my Mother.
To my 88-year-old Mother with failing heart and infectious faith, Adrian L. Kerley
February 16, 2012�
HENDERSONVILLE � William Ed Lipe, 61, of Hendersonville died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce arrangements.


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Colorado QB Jordan Webb out for '13 season after tearing ACL in spring practice
BOULDER, Colo. – Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb will miss the 2013 season after tearing a ligament in his right knee at spring practice.
Webb tore the ACL on a cut in a noncontact drill Tuesday. The school confirmed the injury Wednesday in a release.
Colorado said Webb, a fifth-year senior, will work with the compliance office to try to gain a sixth year of eligibility.
Webb arrived at Colorado last season after playing for Kansas, and was named the Buffs' starter. He threw eight TDs and eight interceptions as Colorado went 1-11, leading to the dismissal of coach Jon Embree.
Said new coach Mike MacIntyre: "He was doing well in practice, competing again for the starting job, and for this to happen and to lose him for the season is just a shame."


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Before I begin with Adsense I may have breached the Adsense Policy
I have been blogging for almost 3 years now and have been posting on a huge range of topics on my nevertheless blog. I have, of late been increasingly interested in signing to the Adsense program. As much as I'm interested in pursuing it, I have since learnt that some of my content may be in breach of the Google Adsense policy.
For approximately the last 12 months I have been embedding video's in my blog some of which would be considered Copyrighted video's.
Thus before I even begin I may likely be breaching the Adsense Policy directive !
Since I'm prepared to remove the offending embedded videos would this be adequate to satisfy the policy ?
Trouble is I never made any notes or lists, as to which video's were copyrighted, so how would I conduct a search of my content to locate the offending video embeds?
Thank you for reading this, hopefully someone can help or suggest ?
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I'm sure that once you remove any offending material you will have satisfied the TOS. I had a quick look at your blog and I noticed that most of them are YouTube videos and I'm pretty sure there's nothing wrong with embedding these into your posts.
As to working out which ones are to be considered suspect I reckon your safest bet would be it remove any that your not sure of.
As to working out which ones are to be considered suspect I reckon your safest bet would be it remove any that your not sure of.
Re: AdSense Issue
Okay, thanks, Sire.
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Hi there! My name is Kate, and I've been cosplaying technically since my first con back in 2005 (FanimeCon in San Jose, CA), but I really started in 2007 when I went as Sailor Saturn. I have no sewing skills to speak of, though I do enjoy making props and love the challenge involved. However, I hope to change that and learn sewing so that I will be able to make many of the dream cosplays I have come true.
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El QLogic QLE2562 es un adaptador de bus de host (HBA) PCI Express de canal de fibra (FC) y un solo puerto. Este HBA forma parte de la familia de productos HBA QLE2500 que ofrece tecnología de canal de fibra de 8 Gb de última generación, lo que permite satisfacer los requisitos de los centros de datos empresariales.
HighlightsThe QLE2562 is a PCI Express, dual port, Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). The QLE2562 is part of the QLE2500 HBA product family that offers next generation 8 Gb FC technology, meeting the business requirements of the enterprise data center. Features of this HBA includes throughput of 3200 MBps (full-duplex), 200,000 initiator and target I/Os per second (IOPS) per port, and StarPower™ technology-based dynamic and adaptive power management. Benefits include optimizations for virtualization, power, reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS), and security.
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Dell™ offers a broad portfolio of services designed to help organizations optimize their use of Dell/EMC® technology, deploy systems rapidly and attain the highest possible levels of system uptime. With the Dell/EMC partnership, customers can benefit from the synergy of Dell's award-winning server services now enhanced with EMC's best practice methodologies, tools and customer training for storage systems.
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Rich, Brilliant & Willing Win ICFF New Designer Award
Congrats to Theo Richardson, Charles Brill and Alexander Williams of Rich, Brilliant & Willing — they're the official Best New Designer of ICFF 2011! The award can be a designer's big break — past winners have included people like Ronan Bouroullec, Barber & Osgerby, and Jeffrey Bernett. While RB&W have already received a lot of press and attention over the past year, the award brightens the spotlight on the Manhattan trio.
RB&W debuted a new collection of lighting in their ICFF booth. Composed of three lines — Delta, Quart, and Channel — the 2011 collection uses familiar, locally sourced materials in unexpected ways. The "Channel" floor and table lamps, for instance, are made with wood from a New York broom-handle supplier and an aluminum channel frame. While these are basic raw materials you might see at a hardware store, the designers have combined them in unique and original configurations.
Jurors included Arlene Hirst, Anniina Koivu of Abitare, Elizabeth Pagliacolo of Azure, Sam Grawe of Dwell, Annie Block of Interior Design, Nadia Lionello of Interni, Bénédicte Duhalde of Intramuros, and Paul J. Makovsky of Metropolis. Other awards categories and winners included...
- Best Body of Work: Vitra, Booth 1826
- Best New Designer: Rich, Brilliant & Willing, Booth 1936
- Best Craftsmanship: George Nakashima Woodworker, SA, Booth 1147
- Best Furniture: Artek, Booth 1804
- Best Seating: Wilkhahn's Chassis Chair by Stefan Dietz, Booth 1326
- Best Carpet and Flooring: Ltd. Edition, Booth 1304
- Best Lighting: Wästberg, Booth 1840
- Best Outdoor Furniture: Herman Miller Retail's Eames Aluminum Group, Booth 1624
- Best Materials: Stone Source's Mutina, Booth 2026
- Best Wall Coverings: Piet Hein Eek, Booth 2223
- Best Accessories: Angell Wyller Aarseth, Booth 873
- Best Textiles: Teixidors, Booth 926
- Best Kitchen and Bath: AF New York, Booth 1226
- Best Multiple Production: Fermob, Booth 1253
- Best School: Tools at School by The School at Columbia University with Aruliden and Bernhardt Design, Booth 1604
- Best Booth: Tom Dixon, Booth 1104
• 10 Designers on Big Breaks & Lessons Learned at ICFF
• 15 Young Designers and Collectives to See at ICFF
• Objeti: New Designer Award 2010
• Studio Dunn Wins New Designer Award 2010
• To all previous ICFF Editors Awards
Images: Sarah Coffey (2-3), Rich, Brilliant & Willing (1, 4-8)


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just starting out. opinions on what size kite i should be on. learning at alameda and sailing third later . i weigh 140 lbs an 5' 8'. thanks. selling stuff?
Alameda & 3rd have different wind patterns so there isn't one kite that would be great for both. 14M would be a good kite for most days in Alameda in the summer time for your weight. Then you'll want to get a 10M for 3rd as the wind is usually much stronger and you can have your 14M for the lighter wind days. If you are only getting one kite, then get a 12M.
Having only one kite can slow down the learning process because you'll often find yourself either overpowered or underpowered and it's not easy to progress in those conditions. If you buy used, you can easily pick up 2-3 kites for the price of one new kite.
Gook Luck,
Pay your dues @ Alameda until you can stay upwind. After walking back onto the same beach you started from five days in a row then you can move across the bay to 3rd. Not until then.
So get a bigger kite for the lighter and safer Alameda environment. Once you have climbed the learning curve of experience and hung around the scene for a month you will have picked up lots of knowledge of all the vartiations of kites out there. There is no one kite that does it all.
A typical quiver is three kites and perhaps two boards (small edgy & big floaty), then you start moving into the gear head phase where you hate to see more than a two meter gap in your kite sizing...and the wave board and the skim board... did you see that new bar???
For now a 14 for Alameda is a good start. PLay there and build your quiver as you learn. You will also be able to shop the locals at the beach.
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Two Marines to be court-martialed in urination case
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps says it will court-martial two non-commissioned officers for allegedly urinating on the bodies of Taliban fighters last year in Afghanistan and posing for unofficial photos with casualties.
The charges are against Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Chamblin and Staff Sgt. Edward W. Deptola. They are based at Camp Lejeune.
The two also were charged with other misconduct on the same day as the urination incident. That includes dereliction of duty by failing to properly supervise junior Marines and failing to stop and report misconduct of junior Marines.
Three other Marines were given administrative punishments last month for their role in the urination incident.
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Many members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville will spend a long day Sunday celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the American continents.
Many members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville will spend a long day Sunday celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the American continents.
"It's a full day and a lot of fun," said Father Robert Williams, a parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception. "This is a tradition that goes back almost 500 years."
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrates the events surrounding the beginning of the spread of Catholicism in the Americas.
Those events began when an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared to a poor Aztec Indian named Juan Diego in the Tepayac hill country near central Mexico in December 1531.
Diego reported the apparition to a nearby bishop. But the bishop at first did not pay much attention to Diego. The apparition appeared to Diego two more times over the next few days. But it wasn't until Dec. 12 that the bishop accepted the truth of Diego's message.
On Dec. 12, the apparition appeared to Diego and told him to gather roses on a barren hill. The apparition arranged the roses in his cloak and told him to see the bishop again. When Diego opened his cloak to the bishop, the bishop saw painted on it a beautiful image of the Virgin exactly as she had appeared to Diego.
The bishop then believed Diego's account of the apparition and built a shrine in honor of her. The basilica is now the most important shrine honoring the Virgin Mary in all the American continents.
Immaculate Conception marked the anniversary on Thursday with a special service.
The church will continue its celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday at 5 a.m. with special music that will include a mariachi band.
"The church is pretty packed for that," Williams said.
Church members will continue the celebration at 11:30 a.m. when they will lead a procession from Jackson Park back to the church. The procession will include some members carrying a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Once the procession arrives back at the church, a Mass will be held in Spanish, and members will put on a play that demonstrates the appearance of the apparition to Juan Diego. The service will also include traditional Aztec dancing.
After the service, a reception will be held at the church with food and more dancing.
"This is a culture that uses dance for just about everything," Williams said.
About 1,500 to 1,700 people usually attend the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration at Immaculate Conception each year, while the church only has room for about 900 people.
"People are standing everywhere," Williams said.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe anniversary is an important event to many Catholic worshippers in Mexico because it marks the beginning of the church in the Americas. The celebration at Immaculate Conception is well attended each year because many of the church's Hispanic members want to continue to remember the important day, Williams said.
"With the apparition came so much conversion and Christianizing of the Americas," he said.
For more information about the service, visit the church website at www.immaculateconceptionchurch.com.


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WASHINGTON — The director of the National Security Agency says surveillance programs have disrupted or helped disrupt dozens of terrorist attacks.
NSA director Keith Alexander defended the programs at a Senate hearing on Wednesday.
Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont says some details of two cases have been declassified. He pressed Alexander for numbers on other incidents.
Leahy says the intelligence community believes that these surveillance programs are critical, but he adds that he thinks they should not be made permanent and that Congress should be able to review and debate them periodically.
A former contractor, Edward Snowden, leaked information on the programs last week.