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Diamond Point Resort
Diamond Point, 7 miles east of Sequim, is located off highway 101. Sequim, a short drive from the Resort includes attractions such as the Game Farm, ferry to Victoria, hiking, delicious Dungeness crab, shopping, a casino and more! The average rainfall in Sequim is only 16″ per year. The park is in a beautiful quiet setting on the banks of the Discovery Bay.
Phone: (360) 681-0590
- 70 full hook up Sites
- 20 & 30 Amp Electrical
- Open Year Round
- Clubhouse
- Horseshoes
- Hiking and Biking Trails nearby
- Shuffleboard
- Sports Courts
- Fishing nearby
- Mini Golf
- WiFi
What Our Guests Say...
"Good Afternoon, just wanted to say thanks for the great weekend. We love Diamond Point and it is sure to be one of our favorite parks. The potluck last night was very good –the Almond Chicken casserole was very good!"
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"Second full year and have enjoyed ALL the resorts such as Ocean Breeze, Maple Grove and Old American, very clean and always smiles on the staff, great weekend activities"
Dick Vilog, Kent, WA
Dick Vilog, Kent, WA
"My wife and I joined up in April and have spent over 40 nights between 5 of the locations to date. I was going to wait until we stop for the year to send you my notes on each stay but we just returned from the "Travel In Resort" in Elma WA and we've had the best time! What a wonderful set of people there running the resort. For a small town area the park is the diamond amongst the rough. Everything is well maintained and kept. You feel at home right from check in. Everyone goes above and beyond any expectations. P.S., Their Pig Roast was outstanding too!"
Guy Cambone, USAF Retired
Guy Cambone, USAF Retired
"Two weeks ago my husband and I visited Ocean Breeze Resort in Ocean City, WA. If you like a secluded, private campsite with lots of trees you will love this location! My husband was especially appreciative of the really clean restrooms. It was a peaceful place to go walking, and the host of the site and everyone that worked there was very friendly. We can't wait to visit KM's other Washington sites."
Sherry Phinisey, Tacoma, WA
Sherry Phinisey, Tacoma, WA
"In 2001 my wife and I purchased a 2001 presidential 36' fifth wheel...a short while after that we found the KM Resorts, looked at their camping program, liked it and bought it. In the past 12 years that we have owned this program, we have visited most of the K&M campgrounds and have found them to be very well run. We found them to be clean, friendly people running them and have enjoyed our time with them. At this time we have a 43' Holidy Rembler and still find that the K&M facilities can accommodate our larger rig with no problems at all, and we have never found that there wasn't room for us when ever we wanted to go. I would glady recommend K&M to any of my friends, knowing that they would enjoy the facilities as much as we have."
Don Halterman, Spanaway, WA
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We talked to star Matthew McConaughey. We talked to director Jeff Nichols. Guy had his less-enthusiastic say in Cannes last year and I offered my counter in Park City eight months later. Will we be talking about it at the end of the year, when the awards season takes hold? Time will tell. I certainly hope so. But for now, I'm encouraging all the film lovers I know to check it out this weekend, and that includes you. It's opening in limited release and I'll be eager to see how it's received, so when/if you get around to seeing it, head on back here with your thoughts. And as always, feel free to vote in the poll below with your reaction.
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2003 NMRA Atco Race - Jug Handled
The NMRA Spray Brigade Tore It Up In The Blower-Friendly Confines Of Atco Raceway
Horse Sense: There are many places in New Jersey where you can't make a left turn. If you're from another state, it can be a pain getting used to taking a right turn and going around the block just to take the left turn you take for granted back home. These space-inefficient turning routes are known as "jug handles" by Jerseyites.
After the coming-out-of-the-rain party at Joliet, the NMRA racers were looking forward to the night qualifying at Atco and the anticipation of phenomenal performances. The theory was that since the track is closer to sea level, it would provide blower-friendly barometric pressures. Combine that with the cooler night air, and the blower guys in Real Street were looking to lay down 9.80s. Meanwhile, in classes such as Drag Radial and Renegade, the boosted boys certainly looked to level the playing field with the dominant nitrous cars.
So much for theories-the intermittent rain caused delays, limited quali-fying, and turned the air into a wet rag. But not all the boosted cars suf-fered. Don Walsh Jr. and John Urist continued their dominant years, and in the naturally aspirated ranks, Michael Washington continued his unbeaten streak in Factory Stock, while Rich Groh picked up where he left off in Pure Street. In all, the racing was great and the performances were impressive. But only Phillip Clemmons seemed to take advantage of the barometer with his record-setting mph in Drag Radial.
Atco proved a pivotal points event in many classes, but a few teams already have First-Place jackets stitched up with their names. We expect the finals in Bowling Green will see everyone laying it on the line to grab points. Guys will be blowing up their junk just to stay in the top 10 and get on stage at the PRI awards ceremony. If you missed Atco, we have all the triumphs and screw-ups. Check out our photos and captions for the bottom line.
After his wheelie antics at Joliet, Drag Radial racer Jimmy Byrne knew he had the power-he just needed to keep from dragging the bumper down the track. No, Jimmy, that's not why they call it "drag" racing. To get a better handle on the suspension, he wanted to test a pair of Santhuff front struts along with his TRZ Motorsports-suspended rear, but since there was only one round of qualifying, he stayed with his Lakewood struts for eliminations. Jimmy was still sneaking up on the tune at Atco with his 9.09/153-mph qualifying effort, but his first-round opponent Big Bob McDonald ran into problems in the burnout box, so Jimmy took it easy down the track. In the second round, Jimmy got out on Walter Pfister and held on with a 9.02 to Walter's quicker 8.98 thanks to a quicker reaction time. Chris Little had his car fixed in time for Atco, so Jimmy was the unlucky one in that exchange, especially after blowing off the tires upon nitrous activation. Jimmy will be testing his butt off (mostly with the Santhuff struts) prior to Bowling Green to try and finish second in points.
Jimmy Byrne's fellow Drag Radial racer Spence Hart has taken most of the year off to rest and redo his car. Working with a new top-end combo that includes a Reichard Racing upper and a TFS R lower, Spence added an NMRA-legal Vortech X-Trim and a Spearco intercooler out of Mike Murillo's maroon car. At Atco, Spence's car had its own set of gremlins, the major one being a worn distributor gear. In testing after Atco, the car ran 9.37 at 152 mph (its third pass on the new setup), but Spence will be working on getting more low-end torque out of the car before Bowling Green. He will be focusing on tuning, pulley combinations, and launch technique to get the car back in the 8s. However, the big news from Spence was the car's new paint. Designed and painted at his employer Rhodes Custom Auto Works in Townsend, Delaware, Spence sends out thanks to Mike Hanna and Tyler Simmons for the killer flame design. The color combo begins with Mineral Gray flames over a Candyapple Red base, and the flames are accented with blue, yellow, and purple highlights.
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Quepos, Costa Rica (PRWEB) June 17, 2014
The 5th Annual Festival of "La Gallina Criolla", hosted by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and the Cooperative of Silencio Quepos (Coopesilencio) in the rural town of Silencio, 20 minutes south of Quepos, attracted local residents and tourists seeking to experience authentic Costa Rican traditional rural culture.
Each year, hundreds of free-range chickens and pigs are raised specifically for this festival; thousands of visitors attend, sampling several dishes from different vendors throughout the grounds. Food is not the only attraction, though, as there are activities from morning until night including soccer tournaments, dancing, live music, and games for children.
"One of the most common questions we get asked as concierges is, 'where can I find some real Costa Rican food?'" says Chris Madrigal, personal concierge at Tulemar Vacation Homes. "You can't get much more authentic than this! Not only do you find homemade dishes, you're surrounded by locals playing music, playing soccer, dancing... enjoying their very own traditions. It's gratifying to be able to share these experiences with our guests who are looking for a less 'touristy' experience."
The "Festival de la Gallina Criolla" ran for three days; each day full of activities, food, live music and dancing, and even aired Costa Rica's opener against Uruguay in the World Cup on a giant screen Saturday in which Costa Rica stunned Uruguay with a 3-1 comeback win.


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Edward Shapiro, the center's director, says Lehigh will focus primarily on improving the knowledge base of rural teachers on Response to Intervention (RtI)—a much-lauded method of early intervention that seeks to identify problems with reading and math as early as kindergarten.
Shapiro, a national leader in RtI, is completing a large scale effort to implement RtI into several schools in Pennsylvania. Together with Nanette Fritschmann, assistant professor of special education, he is also establishing a
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for school psychologists on how to implement RtI into elementary and secondary schools. Both efforts are funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
"So often, the challenges facing the nation's most rural school districts are overshadowed by their urban counterparts. The issues may be different, but they are no less severe," says Shapiro. "This effort is among the first to take a close look at infusing state-of-the art classroom strategies like RtI into some of America's most sparsely populated areas."
Kirra Guard agrees. A teaching assistant in Lehigh's school psychology program, Guard is working with Shapiro on the University of Nebraska partnership.
"Because of the limitations placed on rural schools simply in terms of geography, RtI offers a practical tool bag of sorts that educators and administrators can draw upon in order to benefit their students," Guard says. "The ability to effectively implement an empirically supported system for educating, monitoring, and intervening with students is infinitely useful to these individuals."
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The research falls under the auspices of Nebraska's new
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Estimates show that, nationally, nearly 10 million children attend school in rural areas. Rural school districts face significantly less turnover than their urban counterparts. While this creates a stronger sense of cohesion in the school community, it also creates an environment that can be less accepting to change. This, coupled with geographic isolation, means that rural teachers rarely have the resources—to adopt new methods and instructional technologies designed to improve academic performance. Student performance suffers as a result, especially among youngsters with disabilities.
According to Sue Sheridan, the Willa Cather professor of educational psychology and director of The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, teachers cite personal and professional isolation as the greatest disadvantage to working in rural schools.
"Rural teachers don't always have access to the most up-to-date, research-based programs and strategies that are available in cities with universities and research centers closely aligned to the schools where the research is taking place," she said in a press release. "We hope our research can fill that gap."
In the past two years, Lehigh's
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has built a reputation as a leading research center for urban communities. Shapiro's participation in the new rural research center gives Lehigh's College of Education an opportunity to influence national policy affecting struggling school districts in each corner of the country.
"This new effort not only shows the reach of our research here at the College of Education, but it also complements the high-caliber work being done by Lehigh in urban settings," says Shapiro. "We've really become a national leader not only in conducting quality research, but also in extending it successfully into all types of classrooms where it can have a real impact.
"Lehigh is changing the learning trajectory of students, regardless of whether they are in the streets of Philadelphia or the farmlands of middle America."
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Remember Golden Duck is an award for science fiction. There should be science and problem solving, not magic. Sometimes magic enters the SF realm but the book should be at least 51% SF.
Young Adult Possibilities
Amped by Daniel H. Wilson Doubleday, 2012 ISBN 9780385535151
Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi ISBN13: 9780765329493
"MAXIS" by John T Schepise. CSI Publisher, ISBN-10: 1461153387 ISBN-13: 978-1461153382
Lost Girls by Ann Kelley. Little Brown. ARC ISBN 978-0-316-20048-6
Above World by Jenn Reese. Candlewick. ISBN: 978-0-7636-5417-7
Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Feiwel & Friends ISBN-10: 0312641893 ISBN-13: 978-0312641894
Article 5 by Kristen Simons. Tor. ISBN:978-0-7653-2958-5
Losers in Space by John Barnes. Viking. ISBN: 978-0-670-06156-3
The Chamber in the Sky by M. T. Anderson. Scholastic. ISBN: 978-0-545-33493-8
A Million Suns by Beth Revis. Penguin. ISBN: 978-1-59514-398-3
Adaptation by Malinda Lo. Little Brown. ARC ISBN: 978-0-316-19796-0
Insurgent by Veronica Roth. Harper Collins. ISBN: 978-0-06-202404-6
Middle Grades Possibilities
The Twinning Project by Robert Lipsyte Houghton Mifflin ISBN 978-0-547-64571-1
Keeper of Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Aladdin. ISBN: 978-1-4593-2
Eye of the Storm by Kate Messner. Bloomsbury Kids ISBN978-0-8027-2313-0
Project Jackalope by Emily Ecton. Chronicle Kids ISBN 978-1-4521-0155-2
Zom-B by Darren Shan. Little Brown. 978-0-316-21440-7
Star Fighter Alien Attack by Max Chase. Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-59990-850-2
Star Fighters Deadly Mission by Max Chase. Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-59990-851-9
Earthling! By Mark Fearing. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-7106-8
The Not So Perfect Planet. By Pamela Service. Learner Books ISBN 978-7613-7919-5
The Edge of When. Carol Matas. Fitzhenry and Whiteside. ISBN 978-1-55455-198-9
Good Books
The following are recommended reading suggestions for children's science fiction.
Recommended Picture Books
It Came From Outer Space by Tony Bradman.
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt.
Solar System SOS by Arlen Cohn.
Here Come The Aliens! by Colin McNaughton.
Space Case by James Marshall.
Merry Christmas, Space Case by James Marshall.
Star Wars: Incredible Cross Sections by David West Reynolds.
Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds.
Alastair and the Alien Invasion by Marilyn Sadler.
Alastair's Time Machine by Marilyn Sadler.
Alastair in Outer Space by Marilyn Sadler.
Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole by Jane Yolan.
Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid by Jane Yolan.
Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolan.
Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes by Jane Yolan.
Commander Toad and the Space Pirates by Jane Yolan.
Commander Toad in Space by Jane Yolan.
Recommended Books for Grades 2 - 4
On the Right Track by B.B. Calhoun.
Space Brat by Bruce Coville.
Space Brat 3: The Wrath of Squat by Bruce Coville.
The Dinosaur That Followed Me Home by Bruce Coville.
How I Survived My Summer Vacation by Bruce Coville.
Some of My Best Friends are Monsters by Bruce Coville.
Invasion of the Brain Sharpeners by Phillip Curtis.
Invasion of the Comet People by Phillip Curtis.
Aliens Don't Wear Braces by Debbie Jones and Marcia Thorton.
Space Ship Under the Apple Tree by Louis Slobodkin.
The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree by Louis Slobodkin.
Recommended Books for Grades 5 - 6
Anna to the Infinite Power by Mildred Ames.
The Brain on Quartz Mountain by Margaret J. Anderson.
Alien (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Andalite's Gift (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Android (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Capture (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Encounter (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Forgotten (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Invasion (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Message (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Pretender (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Secret (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Stranger (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Visitor (Animorph) by K.A. Applegate.
Mutants by Isaac Asimov.
Young Mutants by Isaac Asimov & Martin Greenberg, edited by Charles Waugh.
The Secret Oceans by Betty Ballantine.
The Enormous Egg by Oliver Butterworth.
The Computer Nut by Betsy Byars.
Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron.
Time and Mr. Bass by Eleanor Cameron.
Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron.
White Mountains by John Christopher.
Margaret and the Rats of NIMH by Jane Conly & R-T Leslie.
The Deadly Hoax by Scott Corbett.
My Teacher Glows in the Dark by Bruce Coville.
I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X by Bruce Coville.
My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville.
My Teacher Fried My Brains by Bruce Coville.
Aliens Ate My Homework by Bruce Coville.
My Teacher Flunked the Planet by Bruce Coville.
Worf's First Adventure by Peter David.
Line of Fire by Peter David.
Black Suits from Outer Space by Gene DeWeese.
The Brave Little Toaster by Thomas M. Disch.
The Pet by John Gilden.
Jason and the Escape from the Bat Planet by Gery Greer and Bob Ruddick.
Burton's Zoom Zoom Va-room Machine by Dorothy Haas.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien.
The Girl with the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts.
Stinker from Space by Pamela Service.
Stinker's Return by Pamela Service.
Weirdoes of the Universe, Unite! by Pamela Service.
The Three-Seated Spaceship by Louis Slobodkin.
The Star Ghost by Bruce Strickland.
Stowaways by Bruce Strickland.
Capture the Flag by John Vornholt.
Recommended Books for Grades 6 - 10
City of Darkness by Ben Bova.
Exiled from Earth by Ben Bova.
End of Exile by Ben Bova.
R is for Rocket by Ray Bradbury.
S is for Space by Ray Bradbury.
Snows of Jasper by Mary Caraker.
Beyond the Burning Lands by John Christopher.
The Prince is Waiting by John Christopher.
The Sword of the Spirits by John Christopher.
The White Mountains by John Christopher.
City of Lead and Gold by John Christopher.
Pool of Fire by John Christopher.
Dolphin Island by Arthur C. Clark.
This Place Has No Atmosphere by Paula Danziger.
Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene DuBois.
Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Louise Engdahl.
This Star Shall Abide by Sylvia Louise Engdahl.
Between Planets by Robert Heinlein.
Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert Heinlein.
Farmer in the Sky by Robert Heinlein.
Have Space Suit -- Will Travel by Robert Heinlein.
Red Planet by Robert Heinlein.
Rocketship Galileo by Robert Heinlein.
The Rolling Stones by Robert Heinlein.
Space Cadet by Robert Heinlein.
The Star Beast by Robert Heinlein.
Starman Jones by Robert Heinlein.
Time for Stars by Robert Heinlein.
Tunnel in the Sky by Robert Heinlein.
Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes.
The Crystal Drop by Monica Hughes.
The Guardian of Isis by Monica Hughes.
The Bell Tree by H.M. Hoover.
The Rains of Eridan by H.M. Hoover.
The Shepard Moon by H.M. Hoover.
But We Are Not of Earth by Jean Karl.
Alien Secrets by Klause.
Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle.
Wind in the Door by Madeline L'Engle.
A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeline L'Engle.
Ring of Endless Light by Madeline L'Engle.
The Giver by Lois Lowrey.
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey.
Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey.
Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey.
Forerunner by Andre Norton.
Moon of Three Rings by Andre Norton.
The Zero Stone by Andre Norton.
Z for Zachariah by Robert O'Brien.
Dead Water Zone by Kenneth Oppel.
My Sister Sif by Ruth Park.
Experiment in Terror by Bernal C. Payne.
Lizard Music by Daniel M. Pinkwater.
Space Demons by Gillian Rubinstein.
Skymaze by Gillian Rubinstein.
Interstellar Pig by William Sleator.
House of Stairs by William Sleator.
Clone Catcher by Alfed Slote.
My Robot Buddy by Alfed Slote.
My Trip to Alpha I. by Alfed Slote.
C.O.L.A.R.: A Tale of Outer Space by Alfed Slote.
Omega Station by Alfed Slote.
River Rats by Caroline Stevermer.
Sweetwater by Lawrence Yep.
Recommended Books for Young Adults
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Earthmans Burden by Poul Anderson.
Guardians of Time by Poul Anderson.
The High Crusade by Poul Anderson.
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov.
Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov.
Foundation by Isaac Asimov.
Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov.
Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.
Pride of Chanur by C.J. Cherryh.
Red Sands of Mars by Arthur C. Clark.
Mission of Gravity by Hal Clement.
Dune by Frank Herbert.
The Lensman Series by E.E. Smith.
The Skylark Series by E.E. Smith.
Loch Ness Monster by Sheila Williams.
Slan by A.E. Van Vogt.
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells.
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.
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Calendar: 08.20.05
Best bets
Arts and Crafts show
It's all about arts and crafts at the Peddler Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the American Bank Center convention hall, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $5 adults, $3 seniors 65 and over, children ages 12 and under are free.
Information: (512) 358-1000.
Christian festival
The Franklin Graham Festival at the American Bank Center arena continues from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today with a Kidz Fest featuring Bibleman and The Katinas and at 7 p.m. with an appearance by Franklin Graham and music by The Katinas. On Sunday the festival continues at 4 p.m. with another appearance by Graham and a performance by Michael W. Smith. Free. Information: (770) 813-000 or (404) 538-8589.
MOVING PARTS CONCERT: Susan Gibson and her band Moving Parts perform at 8 p.m. at Third Coast Theater, 502 East Avenue G., Port Aransas. Cost: $15. Information: (361) 749-4306 or (361) 749-4294.
GODSPELL: The Harbor Playhouse presents the musical, "Godspell" at 8 p.m. at Harbor Playhouse, 1 Bayfront Park. Cost: $15/adults; $12/senior, military; $5/students. Information: 888-SHOW (7469.)
CHORALE AUDITIONS: The Corpus Christi Chorale, in partnership with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, will hold auditions for its 2005-2006 season from 9 a.m. to noon in Center for the Arts, Room 136. Information: 825-2761.
PEEWEE FUNDRAISER: Peewee's Pet Adoption will hold a chicken barbecue sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kohl's, 5262 Saratoga Blvd. Cost: $5. Information: 510-0862.
DAVE MILLER BENEFIT: A benefit for musician Dave Miller to help with medical care featuring a raffle, auction and music by The Bottlehead Band is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Neptune's Retreat, 905 Alister St., Port Aransas. Donations accepted. Information: (361) 749-2600 or (361) 729-8965.
WOMEN'S WORKSHOP: The American Baptist General Convention of Texas Senior Women Ministry will host a workshop beginning with registration and continental breakfast from 8 to 9:45 a.m. at St. John First Baptist Church, 1620 N. Port Ave. Worship begins at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after the session. Free. Information: 939-7400.
LIVE CONCERT: Pseudo Buddha performs from 8 to 11 p.m. at Yin Yang Fandango & The Tango Tea Room, 505 S. Water St. Cost: $3. Information: 883-9123 or tangofandango.com
RUMMAGE SALE: St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church youth ministry will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2233 Waldron Road. Information: 937-5875.
FUNDRAISER: A rummage sale and fundraiser is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road. Cost: $3.50/pancake breakfast. Information: 937-3218.
FLICKS IN THE CITY: Music by Fusion begins at 7 p.m. with the PG-13 rated film, "School of Rock" shown on the wall of the Ward building, at the corner of N. Chaparral Street and Schatzel Street. Free. Information: 884-6396 or HYPERLINK http://www.ccfocus.com www.ccfocus.com
GALLERY TALK: Photographer Eve Kerr presents "Gallery Talk," a color photographic slide presentation featuring photographs of the landscapes and peoples of Asia, Europe, Oceana, North America and South America, at 3 p.m. at the Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road. The Noel McArdle Gallery, located in the library, is featuring a related color print exhibition by Kerr that runs until Aug. 31. Free. Information: 937-6569.
GIANT RUMMAGE SALE: The second annual giant rummage sale presented by the Padre Island Rotary Club is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church, 14238 Encantada Ave. Proceeds benefit the Timon's Ministries for its School Backpack Program. Information: 949-1779.
BLOOD DRIVE: Coastal Bend Blood Center will have bloodmobiles from:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walgreen's, 922 E. King Ave., Kingsville.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Krispy Kreme, 5633 S. Padre Island Drive.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wal-Mart Supercenter, 2701 E. Main St., Alice.
Noon to 5 p.m., Rio 6 Cinema, 806 E. Houston St., Beeville.
Information: 855-4943.
CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL: The Franklin Graham Festival at the American Bank Center continues at 4 p.m. with an appearance by Franklin Graham and a performance by Michael W. Smith. Free. Information: (770) 813-000 or (404) 538-8589.
DINAH BOWMAN SHOW: The opening reception for the Dinah Bowman exhibit is from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Yellow Pelican Gallery, 15037 S. Padre Island Drive. Free. Information: 949-0863.
GODSPELL: The Harbor Playhouse presents the musical, "Godspell" at 2 p.m. at Harbor Playhouse, 1 Bayfront Park. Cost: $15/adults; $12/senior, military; $5/students. Information: 888-SHOW.
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148.5 x 109.5 cm sight; 154.0 x 115.0 cm frame
'This work ought not need me as the artist to make pronouncements about its meaning. For one thing there is in it very little of a personal vision or private sensibility. In their size and scale, their period connotations, their employment of classical conventions, the photographs are … reminiscent of monumental sculpture which is, out of all art forms, the most public … It could be said of these photographs that the language they "speak" is so much a part of our culture that the audience already knows how to interpret them, even if it doesn't "know" that it knows.' Anne Ferran 1987
Judy Annear, Look, 'Points of view: changing attitudes and approaches in Australian photography 1985-95', pg.17-19, Newtown, Nov 2005, 19.
Judy Annear, Points of view: Australian photography 1985-95, Sydney, 2005. no catalogue numbers
Claire Armstrong, Art and Australia (Vol. 39, No. 3), 'Anne Ferran: seeing through appearances', pg. 436-443, St Leonards, Mar 2002-May 2002, 436-438.
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Great gifts, great patrons: an exhibition celebrating private patronage of the Gallery, Sydney, 1994. no catalogue numbers
Anthony Bond and Victoria Lynn, The Art Gallery of New South Wales collections, 'Contemporary Practice - Here, There, Everywhere ...', pg. 229-285, Sydney, 1994, 262, 263 (illus.).
Sandra Byron, Art Gallery of New South Wales handbook, 'Photography', pg. 125-135, Sydney, 1988, 131 (illus.).
Sandra Byron and Isobel Crombie, Twenty contemporary Australian photographers - from the Hallmark Cards Australian Photographic Collection, Melbourne, 1990, 39, 31 (illus.).
Scenes on the Death of Nature, Exhibition Venue Unknown, 1986–1986
Scenes on the Death of Nature: Photographic installation by Anne Ferran, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, South Bank, 19 Mar 1987–19 Apr 1987
Works from the Photography Collection, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 10 Feb 1989–15 May 1989
Photographs from the Collection, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 30 Mar 1993–09 May 1993
Points of view: Australian photography 1985-95, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 19 Nov 2005–29 Jan 2006


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But like you said, you can end up following bots, reposting garbage just because they said something nice about you, or ignoring your real readers.
That last one I mentioned is one that I feel is really important. When I feel someone is really paying attention to me, I am more likely to come back, as well as recommend them to others.
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Hi Mike – Yeah at times it's unavoidable to interact with bots etc. Being deliberate and thoughtful about the content you're sharing can help with that. And you're totally right about that interaction. Regardless of the medium it's all about the relationships and the people. We wouldn't ignore someone who came to interact with us at a party. Online is no different.
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Nonetheless, researchers are calling for a better understanding of the functional traits of plant species to help predict ecosystem processes under changing environmental conditions (Diaz et al., 2004; Arndt, 2006; McGill et al., 2006).
Given the central role of microbes in ecosystem processes, we contend that microbial composition might be at least as important as plant composition for building predictive ecosystem models. Here we discuss two major hurdles to including microorganisms in ecosystem models. The first is a general idea that microbial composition does not matter to ecosystem processes. The second is that microbial composition may be too diverse to model. To address the first hurdle, we outline three conditions that would need to be true for changes in microbial composition to matter to ecosystem processes. We then review recent studies to assess whether particular microbial groups may be more or less subject to particular disturbances. We address the second hurdle by proposing a simple model of microbial process rates that incorporates information on community composition. The model is used to illustrate how empirical data could be used to predict microbial process rates under disturbance, even for relatively diverse communities. Because it is not feasible to add a parameter for each microbial population in a community, we consider when coarse information about microbial composition, such as the relative abundance of a few key clades within a functional group, could help decrease uncertainty about predictions of ecosystem processes.
Schimel (2001) points out that black box ecosystem models make two implicit assumptions: that microbial processes can be represented across a range of environmental conditions with one mathematical function, and that microbial processes are never limited by the abundance of any microorganism. These assumptions are implicit because no major ecosystem models include parameters that explicitly represent components of microbial community composition. At best, some models include total microbial biomass as a parameter [e.g., Harte and Kinzig (1993)], but many widely used models such as CENTURY (Parton et al., 1987), MEL (multiple element limitation) (Rastetter et al., 1997), and TEM (terrestrial ecosystem model) (McGuire et al., 1993) contain parameters related to microbial processes but not the microbial communities themselves. Ocean biogeochemistry models have only just begun to incorporate explicit parameters that capture plankton community composition (Moore et al., 2002; Le Quéré et al., 2005; Salihoglu and Hofmann, 2007).
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Missoula Outpacing National Average in Housing the Homeless
More Than 100 Helena Students Considered Homeless
Seventh Annual Project Homeless Connect Event is January 24 [AUDIO]
For the seventh year, the Missoula At Risk Housing Coalition will be holding its Project Homeless Event.
Record Number of Homeless Sleeping at Missoula's Poverello Center, 40 on Floor
Missoula's Poverello Center has been providing shelter and meals for the homeless for many decades, but director Eran Fowler Pehan said they've never seen a year as difficult as 2013.
The 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Missoula
'Homeless Hotspots' Ignite Heated Debate
The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it's been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots.
Missoula's Poverello Center Inches Closer to a Move
The Poverello Center recently cleared another hurdle in its quest to claim funds awarded to it by a special grant back in 2009. The recent environmental survey conducted by the city of Missoula found that there would be no negative environmental impacts if the Poverello center were to move to the Trail's End location on West Broadway.


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'Parenthood': Am I falling in love with the Bravermans?
So NBC officially renewed "Parenthood" for a second season this week and, because of that, I thought it might be time to give the show another shot.
TV shows, to me, are not unlike relationships in that I often don't want to invest too much of my time and energy unless I know they're sticking around.
Besides, I'd sampled it in the beginning and found the pilot to be flawed. I was well aware that there was potential there, but it pained me to see all that great onscreen talent led astray with unnecessary dialogue and, well, I think that was really my only problem with it. There were lines that I would've cut and the characters didn't seem one hundred percent real to me.
Yes, I can be very picky. Especially when there's great potential.
But, I digress.
I jumped back in with both feet this week and, unless this particular episode was some sort of diamond in the rough, I do believe we've got another pilot-was-ehh-but-the-series-is-kind-of-brilliant situation on our hands.
I don't know, maybe I'm getting a little too excited too soon, but damn it if those Bravermans didn't have me at hello last night.
Holy $#*! is all I have to say about a scene between Lauren Graham -- of "Gilmore Girls" fame -- and Mae Whitman -- of Michael Cera's weirdo girlfriend Ann on "Arrested Development" fame -- who play a single mother and daughter struggling through the latter's adolescent rebellion and issues stemming from the former's divorce.
The level of investment they sucked me into in a matter of like ten seconds is almost embarrassing. But the acting was nothing short of A-list, in my opinion, easily rivaling the mother-daughter relationship Graham had with Alexis Bledel on "Gilmore." Is that blasphemous? A little bit, I know. But there, I said it.
And the rest of the cast ain't slacking.
Oh, and those writers with their flawed dialogue that I mentioned before?
They're kind of killing it now (I mean that as a compliment).
I can't tell you how perfectly in sync the words seem to be with the characters Peter Krause, Erika Christensen and Dax Shepard are portraying. The subtle comedy that's coming across makes it look like there's a good bit of improvisation going on. I have no idea if there is, but again, that's a compliment. To both the writers and the actors.
And, on top of that, I actually like these Braverman people.
Peter Krause pulls off the perfect husband role in such a way that he's just completely unhateable... though you might find yourself wanting to kill his onscreen wife simply because you're jealous.
Erika Christensen is spot on in her depiction of a young wife, mother and attorney who's just trying to do her thing and keep the whole boat afloat... the way the character dealt with this week's storyline predicament -- Their daughter was exhibiting signs of autism, which another kid in the family suffers from -- made me both cry and laugh.
Dax Shepard is doing the charming idiot thing like nobody's business.
The old "Coach" Craig T. Nelson, as the family patriarch, is overbearing yet well-meaning, embarrassing yet hilarious.
Bonnie Bedelia, who plays Nelson's wife and the family matriarch, had me tearing up, telling her daughter -- Lauren Graham's character -- that she is the kid she sees herself most in. She had a very simple line -- "Daughters hate their mothers, I think it's the law of nature... But then they come back" -- which was delivered nicely and, at the end of the episode I thought, they sure did illustrate that well.
Anyway, I do go on.
Point is, there's great stuff happening here.
Dare I say the genius of "Friday Night Lights" producer Jason Katims is shining through? Because I'm feeling shades of "FNL"-like quality here. I hope I'm not too premature in that declaration.
Guess I'll have to keep watching to find out.
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Windhoek — He may have played other equally important roles in his capacity as government minister and member of the Swapo Party, however, of utmost importance is that Nangolo Mbumba is noted to have earned himself a legacy as a trusted administrator, advisor and one of the educators of the Namibian refugee community in exile.
Graham Hopwood writing in the Guide for Namibian Politics says that Mbumba "is one of Swapo's most trusted administrators". He writes further: "Before independence he was the advisor to both Hage Geingob and Sam Nujoma."
Mbumba was born on the 15th of August, 1941, at Olukonda village in Oshikoto Region. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the Southern Connecticut State College in 1971 in the United States of America and went on to do his Master's in Science in 1973.
Even though he is mostly known as one of the Namibian educators in exile, his teaching career started in the United States. Before he rejoined the Namibian community in exile in Africa, Mbumba taught science and mathematics in the U.S.
"My professional career as a teacher started in 1975 when I taught science and mathematics at Harlem Preparatory School in New York. Later, I became involved in the Swapo educational system in exile. In sequence, I have held the posts as Head of the Science Department at Kwanza Sul and Head of the Department of Education and Teachers Training at the United Nations Institute for Namibia (UNIN) in Zambia," Mbumba said in a newsletter published by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1994.
His active political career started in 1985 when he was appointed as Deputy Secretary for Education and Culture. Two years later he was appointed as Personal Secretary to Nujoma. Perhaps owing to his noted trustworthy administrative ability, he was appointed as advisor on administrative matters during the 1989 elections.
After Namibia attained its independence on the 21st of March 1990, he became Secretary to Cabinet from 1990 until 1992. During that time, he also served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Joint Administrative Authority, a body that was tasked to oversee the reintegration of Walvis Bay to Namibia. In 1993, he was a member of the National Assembly.
Since then he held a succession of ministerial posts in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development from (1993-1996), Finance (1996 - 2003), Information and Broadcasting (2003-2005), Education (2005-2010) and Safety and Security (2010- 2012).
Commenting on Mbumba's tenure as Minister of Finance, Hopwood noted that Mbumba was "praised for his calm head, sticking to market-oriented policies and successfully introducing VAT." He also during that time played a part in establishing the new Central Governance Agency to oversee parastatals, and he introduced the Medium-term Expenditure Framework and important fiscal targets for the budget deficit.
Although after independence Mbumba is more of a political leader, than the educator he was in exile, he still continues to contribute to the country's education system. "My academic interest goes to the history of our country on which I did substantial research. I am the co-author of three history books of which one is used in our junior secondary schools."
Mbumba is currently serving as full time Secretary General of Swapo Party.


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Budget Info
Public Hearings
Economic Devel.
Public Works
Water/Waste Dpt
Help Wanted
Board of County Commissioners
January 14, 2003
The Honorable Board of County Commissioners met today with the following present: Roy W. Crow, Scott D. Livie, and William W. Pickrum, presiding.
T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, was also in attendance
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
W. Roger Williams, Treasurer, reported a balance of $ 6,559,391.00.
Tyler Campbell appeared to discuss the proposed Kent County airport project. Mr. Campbell expressed his desire for the Commissioners to pursue the airport on both a personal level as well as for the County. He stated his opinion that the proposed airport is critical to the future of the County and a key ingredient in economic development. Mostly all communities in the Delmarva region have an airport. Mr. Campbell cited the Comprehensive Plan as being definitive in including an airport. He encouraged the Commissioners to visit the airport in Cambridge because of the similarities in the rural area. Commissioner Crow advised that he had toured the airport and although the airport is thriving, it was constructed in 1954 and had been a burden to the taxpayers prior to 1996. It also has advantage of being located within one mile from a major highway. He also stated the Ridgely Airport is privately owned and Caroline County had purchased adjacent property for a technology park. Mr. Campbell suggested an updated impact study be conducted. Since this is the third time an application has been submitted to the FAA, it may be the last chance to obtain Federal funding. Commissioner Crow questioned the possibility of a private entity pursuing the project. Mr. Campbell this could be accomplished with a group of investors but would lose opportunity of available Federal/State funding. He also stated the Cambridge, Bay Bridge and Easton Airports all did well once operation was taken on by the County. Again, Mr. Campbell requested the Commissioners to consider an airport and take advantage of State and Federal funding.
Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration appeared and reported on the January 13 Board of Appeals meeting.
Mrs. Owings also forwarded a memorandum advising of the role and responsibilities of the Board of Appeals.
Correspondence was received from Dr. Bonnie C. Ward, Superintendent of Schools, requesting the Commissioners' participation in a series of four focus groups as it relates to development of a new Master Plan for the school system beginning January 22 and ending February 12. The Commissioners have scheduling conflicts with those dates and Commissioner
Pickrum felt a regulatory body such as the Board of County Commissioners should not become involved in the development process since it is the Commissioners who have to make the ultimate decision on the plan as it relates to local funding.
The Commissioners agreed to discuss with the Board of Education as to possibility of hosting program for community service hours for students in various county buildings.
The Commissioners will be attending an informational workshop with the Board of Education this evening at 7:00 p.m.
Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, appeared and provided an accounting for storms during the dates of January 5-7. He reported that of the $25,000 budgeted, $11,000 has been spent to date.
Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, discussed the proposal forwarded by Jim Wright, County Engineer, from Gale Associates Inc. to provide engineering consultation services for the evaluation and design of remedial repairs and for moisture problems in the basement of the Court House.
The Commissioners discussed the need to address the problem since it would eventually effect the foundation of the building. Given the expense associated with the water seepage, Commissioner Livie inquired if the problem could be addressed over several budget cycles. Mr. Stanton advised that the water problem has gotten progressively worse over the years. Commissioner Crow requested bids be sought to both evaluate and remedy the problem by a company who specializes in wet basements. The Commissioners concurred to discuss the matter after bids were received.
The Commissioners received notification of the initial allocation of the Maryland State Ceiling for Private Activity Bond issuance in 2003.
Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, appeared to report on the following issues:
Quaker Neck Service Area - Mr. Morris provided a copy of correspondence directed to Lawrence and Associates, LLC, responding to his request for 12 sewer allocations. Mr. Morris advised that although the Water and Sewer Plan has been amended, a feasibility study will be performed to determine the next course of action.
Mr. Morris reported that a driveway in the Quaker Neck Service area had settled above the sewer line. After excavating the driveway, the sewer line was found not to be in disrepair and there was no determination to explain the settlement. He advised the driveway would be repaired.
Later in the day, Mr. Morris met with the Commissioners to discuss Quaker Neck annexation issues. Bill Ingersoll, Chestertown Town Manager, was in the audience but elected not to participate. Mr. Morris discussed the following issues:
1) The area to be annexed has 14 EDU's - 9 residential, 5 vacant lots
2) Anticipated revenue for FY 03 -$59,225
3) Total loss of revenue per year $3,060
4) Use existing sewer line or construct new sewer line
5) Discuss Chestertown and County share of project
Mr. Morris expressed concern of the number of failing septic systems in the area and advised that the Health Department had reported another failed system in the proposed service area. Commissioner Crow inquired as to the total number of units to be served as well as potential lots in the area. Mr. Morris advised if Heather Heights included 75 -100 lots. Commissioner Crow inquired if services could be offered without connecting/expanding the Chestertown system. Mr. Morris advised that if another County service area was formed, it would be approximately 350 users, 236 allocations of which are currently Chestertown allocations. Commissioner Livie inquired if Heather Heights (a planned future service area) residents have been contacted relating to sewer services. Mr. Morris stated that he did not know of any communication with Heather Heights residents on this matter.
Commissioner Pickrum inquired as to how the State would perceive an independent system versus using Chestertown's expanded system. Mr. Morris stated his opinion that the State would not encourage an independent system. He advised that it would be more economical for both the County and Chestertown to upgrade the Chestertown system.
Commissioner Livie advised that he has requested information relating to new cost effective technology in treating wastewater allowing for purer wastewater discharge. Commissioner Crow inquired about irrigational discharge. Mr. Morris advised discharging treated wastewater by irrigation was an option in the Worton feasibility study.
Mr. Morris concluded stating that he believed the most efficient and economical answer to serving Quaker Neck area was to continue working with Chestertown to share the cost of upgrading their system.
Kennedyville Lagoon Project - Mr. Morris forwarded copies of the feasibility study for the Kennedyville Lagoon Project. Commissioner Crow noted the $1.9 Million cost and inquired as to the possibility of a Kent County location for the sludge to be removed for lagoon restoration. Mr. Morris advised that Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulates the removal and location and a Kent County location would lessen the cost of the project. Commissioner Crow requested the earliest estimation of project completion. Mr. Morris estimated January 2005 as the earliest.
Millington Water and Wastewater Expansion Project - Mr. Morris reported that MDE funding in the amount of $150,000 has been appropriated to the Millington Water and Wastewater Expansion Project and if not used, it can be reallocated to the Kennedyville Lagoon Restoration Project. The Commissioners concurred.
The Commissioners received correspondence from Warden Ronald Howell providing details of the increased expenditures for inmate related medical expenses.
In follow-up from last week, Tom Beckett and Ed Athey, representing the Economic Development Advisory Board, Larry Cox, President, Upper Shore Staffing, Dave McIntire, and Craig Damon, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appeared to discuss proposal received by the Chamber from Mr. Cox for a Study, Analysis and Model of Economy of Kent County, Maryland. Jack Canan, Economic Development Coordinator, was also in attendance. Mr. Athey advised that the Chamber is very interested in moving forward to updating the 1997 strategic plan for Kent County, however, he wanted to confirm all agree on the issues to focus on.
Commissioner Pickrum stated that Tourism and Economic Development are issues that are important to this Board. He stated that national recruitment will be taking place to ensure retaining an experienced person to fill the Economic Development Director position. He noted that recruiting businesses to the area was extremely difficult and that quality of life was only one element of securing businesses; infrastructure, employable population, broadband access were other elements not easily attainable.
Mr. Athey inquired if the development of a retirement community is the direction the Economic Development Advisory Board should direct their efforts. Commissioner Pickrum advised that community input should be garnered.
Mr. Cox advised that the Chamber of Commerce is considering an economic model to measure the economic cost or benefit. He advised that a request for proposals for the model was prepared. He advised that the model would be a detailed spreadsheet that would evaluate the impact of new businesses on hospital, schools, fire departments, municipal governments and population in general. Mr. Cox noted that the variables could be changed to evaluate many scenarios. Mr. Beckett advised that the approximate cost to be $50,000 - $100,000.
Commissioner Livie requested forming partnership to pull resources for additional support. The Commissioners advised that they look forward to meeting with the Economic Advisory Board on February 5 to further discuss the matter.
Retired employee, Lou Mancuso, appeared to request health insurance benefits (regardless of years of service) be given to employees who receive a disability retirement benefit. The Commissioners advised they would take the matter under consideration.
On Monday, January 13, at 8:00 a.m., the Commissioners met with the District 36 Legislators, Senator E. J. Pipkin, Delegates Mary Roe Walkup, Michael Smigiel, Sr. and Richard Sossi in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room to review proposed legislative initiatives for Kent County in the 2003 Legislature. Others in attendance were Mauritz Stetson, Alcoholic Beverage Inspector, Mr. and Mrs. David Glover, Licensees, The Crystal Decanter, and member of the media.
The following legislative initiatives were discussed:
Alcoholic Beverage Laws -
1) Tobacco Enforcement for Minors - Although this bill did not pass FY 02 legislation, (HB 344 and SB 138) the need to provide the Alcoholic Beverage Inspector with the authority to enforce the tobacco laws as they relate to the sale and possession of tobacco products by minors remains. This proposed legislation has had the support of Kent County Health Department, Kent County Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition, local government, and delegates. This legislation affects Kent County only.
Commissioner Pickrum advised of the Board's concern as to Kent County ranking the highest in the State for the sale and possession of tobacco products to minors and requested this proposed legislation again be introduced for passage. At the present time, there is no mechanism for enforcement except on rare occasions. Mr. Stetson is willing to provide enforcement of this legislation in addition to his current duties as Alcoholic Beverage Inspector. The legislators all concurred to support this bill.
2) Special Wine License Privilege - This proposal authorizes a Class B licensee to sell wine by the bottle for off sales without the wine sale being included as the requirement to meet the restriction of 60% food 40% alcohol. This license is not a separate class of license.
Mr. Stetson advised the purpose of this request is to encourage sale of Maryland wines.
Mid-Shore Regional Council - This legislation proposes to expand the Mid Shore Regional Council to include Kent and possibly Queen Anne's and Cecil Counties. Currently, the Council consists of Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties. The goal of this legislation is to include Kent County in Federal funding for future economic development goals, water/wastewater projects, installation of high speed network, and a host of opportunities as part of a regional effort.
Upon request submitted last year, Senator Baker was not supportive and therefore the bill was not introduced. Delegate Smigiel advised this proposal is currently being explored and discussed. He feels a regional approach is a good idea but was concerned as to funding obligation from Kent County. He gave the example of Chesapeake College as a good example of counties working together. Senator Pipkin advised of his support of this legislation and will work hard towards this goal, however, the success of this legislation is based on the continuation of State funding. Commissioner Livie feels Kent County is ideal to attract small firms that do business on the Internet and have a higher level of skills and wages. The North East has flourished with this type of business. He also feels there is a hidden workforce compiled of students who move away after graduation; he feels the key to retain this workforce is broad band Internet. One major initiative of the Board of Commissioners is to obtain broad band Internet. The Delegates also advised of their support of this proposal.
Bond Bill - Kent County Recreation and Community Complex - Delegate Conway, Vice Chair, House Appropriations, was able to secure approval for $500,000, however, funding for the multi-generational community center was not forthcoming in 2003. It is expected that the approved bond bill to be funded in FY 04 (monies available July 1, 2003). Additional funding in the amount of $250,000 to be requested in FY 04.
Delegate Walkup questioned if the Commissioners have had recent public input on this project since transportation issues have been debatable. The Commissioners stated the original proposal has been scaled down to be constructed in phases. The first phase would be for the replacement of the Worton Arena. Delegate Walkup was in agreement for the replacement of the existing building but questioned the proposed size of the Complex; she felt the scale of the entire project was grandiose. It was noted that the proposed building plan is slightly larger than the existing building. She suggested rather than seeking funding by a bond bill, to apply for Program Open Space (POS) funding for the replacement of the building. Commissioner Livie stated the project design and plan has already been accepted and that Phase I (a $2 Million capital construction project) is for the replacement of the existing building. Kent County will need $750,000 to make that happen. Funding will also include private fund raising efforts. Delegate Walkup questioned the proposed location of the facility and questioned the ability of the State Legislature to provide the needed funding. She also questioned if local funding committed was in hand and was interested in knowing what type of private funds is expected to be raised. Senator Pipkin questioned if the County's $1 Million committed to the project was budgeted. Mr. Robinson gave affirmation. He also noted of the Board of Education's support and agreement as to land conveyance. The County is seeking an additional $250,000 bond bill; the LMB has committed $200,000 for pre-development costs and has agreed to another $300,000 for future programming and operations; the BOE will provide needed land at a value of $200,000 and the County will provide remaining funds for Phase I for Fiscal Year 2004 ($500,000 was committed during 2002 Legislature for Fiscal Year 2004). It was also noted that various activities are planned to provide additional funding to make the project self-sufficient. Delegate Sossi expressed concern as to the future of the LMB as a result of the State's deficit. Senator Pipkin requested summary of total project cost and amount of funds spent to date. He was advised that no county funds had been spent; only LMB funding has been expended to date. The Commissioners advised of their support to budget $1 Million for Fiscal Year 2004. Once the first phase is completed, it is anticipated that private contributions will cover the additional phases of the project. As requested, financial information will be provided Senator Pipkin as well as information provided to the legislators last year for his review.
Refinancing of Water and Wastewater Costs - Continued effort is needed to request assistance in refinancing water and wastewater costs. Delegate Walkup is familiar with this issue and is pursuing refinancing in a non-priority funding area.
Delegate Walkup provided background information on this proposed legislation. Request was submitted by the County to MDE for the refinancing of the County's loan ($2.7 Million) from the MDE Revolving Loan Fund which includes the following projects: Fairlee Sewer Upgrade and Lagoon abandonment, Tolchester/Delta Heights Sewer Collection and Treatment System, and the Piney Neck/Skinners Neck Collection and Treatment System. Kent County completed projects prior to the Priority Funding Areas Law (PFA) (1997). The County could realize a cost savings of approximately $2.2 Million by consolidating and refinancing these projects over a twenty year period. The State denied the County's request for refinancing due to non-compliance with the Priority Funding Areas Law (PFA). The County was required, prior to State funding approval of the Piney Neck and Tolchester projects by Maryland Department of Planning, to adopt a "Growth Management Policy" to control growth in the County. The County is not planning any additional growth beyond what was originally declared in the growth management documents that were previously approved. Delegate Walkup expressed concern that failing septic systems are a critical State-wide and Chesapeake Bay and regional issue. Kent County has already demonstrated responsible stewardship and forward-thinking to correct the problems in these areas of the County. The users in these areas are mainly low-income and elderly property owners and some of the areas are within the PFA. Due to the fact the County was a year ahead of the PFA designation, Delegate Walkup does not feel that is justification for the MDE to deny refinancing. The MDE can approve exemptions for projects if extraordinary circumstances exist.
Delegate Walkup advised of her support to appeal this decision before the Board of Public Works on basis of extraordinary circumstances. She feels that Kent County is being penalized for being good stewards ahead of the State's plan by adopting a Growth Management Policy. The legislators agreed to have appeal scheduled before the Board of Public Works; in the meantime, requested additional information as to dates of the water and sewer projects completed.
Board of Election Supervisors - Consistency of voting machines throughout Maryland may become a priority. Kent County voting machines have proven accurate and any change could prove costly.
Delegate Sossi stated that most counties are satisfied with the performance of voting machines currently being used, however, in order to comply with ADA, the best suited equipment is a touch tone as is currently mandated. Due to budgetary restraints, mandated dates of equipment replacement may be delayed. Commissioner Pickrum expressed concern as to additional costs and expenses involved as a result of the new equipment. The legislators agreed it will be costly and is an unfunded mandate. Senator Pipkin and Delegate Smigiel suggested to check the existing Federal requirements for guidance as to what is priority issues to address. Senator Pipkin requested to be provided with proposed costs involved for the equipment replacement.
Mental Health Costs - Regional Mid-Shore Mental Health Services request for legislative initiatives relating to grant funding for out-patient mental health care. Since the fee for service policy deficits have been in place, it has resulted in the closure of Talbot and Dorchester County services.
Commissioner Crow stated that Kent County is one of the few counties that provide out-patient care and has become very costly due to the closing of other neighboring clinics. Delegate Smigiel stated that he feels the Ehrlich administration will address mental health funding issues. Delegate Smigiel agreed to review and address these concerns. The other legislators concurred.
Airport - Senator Pipkin questioned status of the airport project and is State funding still needed. The Commissioners advised the project is still involved in negotiations with land owners. Commissioner Pickrum advised the FAA is not being as flexible on some issues and is applying more pressure on the County. Commissioner Livie expressed his support of having options preserved, however, the FAA does not want to compromise with location. The Commissioners want to bring this matter to a conclusion soon.
The Commissioners joined their counterparts from throughout the State at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Annual Winter Conference and Newly Elected Officials Orientation, January 9 -11 in Annapolis. The goal of the MACo Conference is to provide county elected and appointed officials with a clear perspective of the challenges ahead and a strategy for addressing the issues that effect the counties. The Conference theme "Charting the Course" provided participation in 23 sessions. Session topics included storm water management, smart growth, septic system issues, challenges for county health services, public safety, environmental health, services to older citizens, economic development, financial management and government structure.
Nancy Zinn, M.S., R.N., Executive Director, and Dana Pate, MA., Program Director, appeared to provide an overview of Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems, Inc. Mrs. Zinn advised that the agency plans, manages and monitors publically funded medically necessary mental health services for Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties. They serve all populations from children to geriatric consumers and are State and Federally funded. Mrs. Zinn provided a summary of programs and Ms. Pate highlighted growth in service providers including the development of additional crisis services, homeless services, child and adolescent services and quality improvement.
Ms. Zinn noted that the need for crisis services and intensive out-patient services were needed in the region and advised of their commitment to work towards addressing those needs.
Commissioner Livie inquired about eligibility for such programs. Mrs. Zinn stated that medically necessary services are provided. She advised that the State provides this service which private insurance does not. Commissioner Pickrum inquired as to the delivery of services to detention center inmates. Mrs. Zinn advised that the State grant funded case management for inmates.
Mrs. Zinn concluded that the agency was there to serve and always available to contact with questions. The Commissioners thanked Mrs. Zinn and Ms. Pate for the presentation.
The Commissioners received a copy of correspondence directed to Elroy G. Boyer, Jr., Judge of the Orphans' Court from Governor Parris Glendening redesignating him as Chief Judge of the Orphans' Court.
At 3:10 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner Livie and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Pickrum signed the Preservation Incentives for Local Governments Grant as prepared by Carla Martin, Community Planner. Grant funding will include the preparation of a survey and evaluation plan for heritage preservation information. The grant requires a $21,635 County match, which will include salary, intern and photocopying.
The Commissioners executed a proclamation honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the hope that all Kent County citizens be able to enjoy the fulfillment of the promises of the dream of Dr. King.
The Commissioners appointed William P. Gale to serve as a member of the Public Landings and Facilities Board to serve an unexpired term ending July 1, 2004.
Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, advised that the Extension Service has agreed to provide a landscape plan for the Public Works Complex, 709 Morgnec Road.
The Commissioners acknowledge Ann H. Dwyer for her dedicated 18 years of service to the community as both President and Member of the Board of Education. Mrs. Dwyer advised that 18 years ago she became a children's advocate and would like to continue that role, however, in a different capacity. On behalf of the community, the Commissioners thanked Mrs. Dwyer for her many contributions and serving in the best interest of Kent County students. Dr. Bonnie Ward, Superintendent of Schools, Dr Jim Siemen, Member, Board of Education, Dr. Joan Buffone, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Faye Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, and Alexander D. Burt, III, Board of Education Attorney, were also in attendance.
Bill Sutton, Maryland Eastern Shore Chairman, Dave Wilson, Coordinator, Resource Conservation & Development Council, (RC&D) and Len Cassanova, Director, Shore Erosion, Department of Natural Resources, appeared to provide an overview of the Resource Conservation & Development Council. Mr. Sutton advised that RC&D served nine counties specializing in shoreline stabilization and assisted property owners as well as communities to assist in funding.
Mr. Wilson reported of 15 current projects with private land owners and would welcome additional wetland creation/conservation projects. Mr. Wilson noted that the support of volunteers is a great contribution to conservation projects.
Mr. Wilson provided an update on the Betteron Bluff Condominiums advising that the feasibility study to evaluate and propose a remedy for bluff stabilization was imminent.
Mr. Cassonova advised that DNR focuses on shoreline protection and provided recommendations from the Shore Erosion Task Force. He reported that technical as well as financial assistance is provided. He advised that the formation of the Shore Erosion Control District program provided 75% interest free loans for shoreline stabilization and conservation projects via local government special tax district.
Mr. Sutton advised that in view of Kent County's interest in the (surplus) Coast Guard property, RC&D has worked with the Coast Guard relating to erosion concerns. He reported that a project has been designed to mitigate the erosion, however, the Coast Guard did not have funding at that time. Mr. Wilson advised that the Naval Academy students had performed a current survey. He advised that the area has a definite erosion problem and suggested property transfer contingent on erosion mitigation. It was also noted of need for a 300' jetty and breakwaters in the channel to prevent sand from building up in the channel.
The Commissioners thanked all for the update and information.
Correspondence was received from J. Charles Fox, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, (DNR) advising that the Still Pond Coast Guard Station identified as surplus property has been reviewed by DNR and have determined that the property will better serve the citizens of Maryland under the ownership of Kent County.
The Commissioners received a copy of correspondence directed to Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation, from William L Huie, Program Manager, Federal Lands to Parks, Southeast Region, advising that the Still Pond Coast Guard Station was suitable for parks and recreation use. Mr. Troester also provided an application of a no-cost transfer of the property through the National Park Service's Federal Lands to Parks Program. He advised that the application should be completed in thirty days. Mr. Troester will meet with the Commissioners to further discuss the matter next week.
The Commissioners were advised the U S Coast Guard representatives will host a "walk-through" of the facility on January 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In order to accommodate the Commissioners' schedule, request will be made to extend the hours to 3:00 p.m.
Amy Moredock, Environmental Planner, forwarded the Urieville Lake Restoration Plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and reported that the next step was to formulate a concrete plan with the residents and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Commissioner Livie inquired if Ducks Unlimited or a similar organization could assist in funding the project. Mrs. Owings advised that funding would be sought from many sources should the project come to fruition.
At 12:00 noon, the Commissioners attended the Open House of the Visitor's Center located on 122 North Cross Street, Chestertown.
There being no further business to claim their attention, the Board adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, January 21, 2003.
Please contact Joyce Laskey or Janice Fletcher at (410) 778-7435 or by e-mail with any questions or comments.
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YIELD: Serves 6
Whisk cream, horseradish, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, chopped dill and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place watercress in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream dressing, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound watercress in center of each of 6 plates. Top with sliced onion. Fan apple slices atop salad. Top with trout. Spoon dressing over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.