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RELATED: Principals, teachers not always on same page when it comes to school turnaround efforts
LANSING, MI – School districts accepting a slice of the federal government's $3 billion school improvement grants failed to make dramatic changes in their struggling schools during the program's first year, according to a new study.
University of Washington's Center on Reinventing Public Education studied that urban, suburban and rural districts in that state accepting $50 million for the federal grants and found few schools involved in aggressive reforms.
"Teachers are working very hard in these schools, but their efforts are largely being wasted because districts didn't have a good plan," said Sarah Yatsko, the lead author of the study.
Yatsko offered an advance peek of the study -- "Tinkering Toward Transformation" -- at last week's Education Writers Association conference in Chicago.<
There are 28 Michigan schools targeted by the federal government, with six in Detroit, five in Grand Rapids and two in Saginaw. Michigan districts are getting grants of between $5.4 million and $606,000 and had to choose from four reform models.
In the transformation model – the least aggressive -- districts would address developing teacher and school leader effectiveness by adopting new teaching strategies, extending teacher planning time providing operating flexibility and support.
In the turnaround model, a school replaces the principal and at least half of the staff and adopting new teaching methods.
In the restart model, schools close a school and reopen it under the management of a charter school operator, required to enroll any former student.
Or, districts could close the school and disperse students to other buildings.
The Washington study revealed that districts "nearly always defaulted to the path of least resistance: in most cases, district administrators did not take advantage of the opportunity to overhaul staffing and put the best possible leaders and teachers in turnaround schools."
"The schools themselves tended to adopt a hodgepodge of intervention strategies, rather than the type of whole-school, laser-focused approaches to instruction, data analysis, and climate that are behind most successful turnaround efforts. Only two of the nine schools studied—those led by principals with solid track records of school turnaround—took that comprehensive, no-excuses approach."
School staff told CRPE researchers that a "rushed timeline" made it difficult to get research-based turnaround plans in place, get unions to agree to aggressive approaches and attract top principals.
District leaders failed to tell people why schools were chosen, and what would be considered a successful turnaround.
"Schools are confused," Yatsko said. "They're getting the kitchen sink, a scatter-shot approach, instead of a laser focus."
She said part of the problem was a culture of low expectations.
"We'd ask how the turnaround efforts are going, and we'd hear, 'It would be awesome if the scores went up, these are the same kids, so who knows?" she said.
Some principals had flexibility to remove teachers, but some failed to make staff changes, she said.
The report indicated states agencies, instead of serving as partners, more often only made sure rules were being followed. And leaders at all levels failed to tap outside resources that could have helped with turnaround efforts.
Yatsko said the federal government should remove the transformation option, saying it's the least disruptive to schools and has not yielded best results.
The center offers a series of recommendations to make sure the federal money is better spent, including saying state leaders should change their role from compliance manager to turnaround partner, providing technical support and holding districts accountable.
Schools and their communities should be told why their buildings are undergoing the reforms and what results are expected.
Educators should have incentives – and consequences -- based around reforms.
Break the rules a little. "To support effective school-level decision-making, create a turnaround office whose job it is to remove all barriers to successful transformation and to exempt turnaround schools from district-wide programs that do not fit the schools' needs."
Look at what has worked elsewhere. "Research and practice now point a clear path toward the characteristics of highly effective schools and strategies for adopting those practices. There is no need for teachers and students to have to waste their time on school turnaround efforts that don't employ those strategies.
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8-8-02 Belchertown-Cinda A. Jones of The Cowls Companies stands with her maountain bike at the Cowls property line on the Metacomet and Monadonock trail which is better known as the M & M trail in Belchertown. The Cowls land runs through just over 7 miles of the trail. The government is trying to designate the trail a National Scenic Trail. Mountain biking is prohibited on National Scenic Trails. ( see Moriarty story) CUTLINE: 08/11/02 - ON THE TRAIL Cinda H. Jones, an Amherst libertarian activist and vice president of W.D. Cowls Co., rides her mountain bike this week on the Belchertown section of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. She and U.S. Rep. John W. Olver disagree on how to preserve the trail.
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After reading the article in The Post-Journal, I feel compelled to write to express my strong disagreement with Mike Gleason's position on this subject. There is a very real need for the fire department to have a physical presence in Ashville, the major population center in the district.
The district is very geographically spread out, so some years ago a second station was added in Stow to have a presence at that end of the district, particularly in the summer time when the population increases with summer residents and visitors. This made sense, but was bitterly argued within the department and many people did not want to spend money to purchase the land.
That argument was settled when farmer Phil Morton donated land for the building. This arrangement worked well for decades.
Now the entire shebang has been moved to Stow and away from the year-round population center. The district boundaries have not changed. Ashville is still the most concentrated population center.
If it was needed to have emergency equipment at both ends of the district then, it is needed now. A few minutes difference in response time can mean the difference between life and death in some situations - or the difference between a damaged home and a destroyed home.
With all due respect to Mike Gleason, the commissioners acted properly and legally. The rush was because they only found out two days before the deadline that the building was available. The money is already on hand and therefore does not need to go up for a district-wide vote. Also the Fire District is the governing body, not the department.
There is currently a petition being circulated seeking resident signatures supporting re-establishing a fire department presence in the Ashville area. I believe it had been out less than one day. I signed it last evening and there were already many more than 10 signatures. I ask the Chautauqua County Legislature please to consider the welfare and safety of the Ashville Fire District residents when they make their decision and to vote to sell the former county Parks Department building to the Ashville Fire District."
I would also like to encourage residents to sign the petition.
Thea Kester is a resident of the Ashville Fire District.


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Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette praised Elms College for its new caRe vaN, a retrofitted recreational vehicle that will help nursing students and professors deliver free healthcare to the homeless and underserved of Chicopee, including blood pressure checks and monitoring.
Bissonnette admitted he has another reason for his interest: "(A college official) promised he would be at City Hall every week to test my blood pressure after the (City Council) meetings."
Councilor Tim McLellan, who is known for his frequent clashes with the mayor quickly piped up. "Check mine, too."
"I agree," Councilor James K. Tillotson said.
C& W is thinking those blood pressure cuffs are going to get a workout.


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Baby pictures have come a long way in the past 14 years. When my daughter was a baby, I got some cute photos of her but I never thought to plan out a month by month growth picture plan. With Pinterest on the rise, I'm starting to find tons of fun, clever ideas that I wish I had known when my daughter was a baby. It almost makes me want to have another baby . . . almost. On second thought, I'll just admire these beauties from a far.
I really like this idea of journaling about your child – age, likes, dislikes – right on the picture. This one could easily be reproduced after they are older if you can remember the information. And this is definitely something you can start at any age.
Photo credit: Blogs.babble.com via Pinterest
There are several fun ideas found in our recent Mar/Apr issue in the "Worth a Thousand Words" feature. For instance, Amy Mallory used the same chair to photograph her son as a baby and later at 12 months. This is not so time intensive in that you can take a picture once a year. Hopefully she will carry on the chair tradition as her son grows older.
I've also recently been seeing time lapse videos being made of children growing from baby to teen. This project would take a lot of dedication and time but the end result is fantastic.
These new photo journaling ideas are definitely on the cutting edge of scrapbooking. It's great to see how creative people are getting with technology and documenting their baby's growth.
You kids grow so fast! No matter what you decide to do to document their growth, make sure you get everything down before you find yourself like me looking back and wondering what happened to the last ten years!
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If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for a sibling or elderly parent who's a caregiver, check out "A Caregiver's Christmas Wish List" at the AARP website. It's written by Amy Goyer, who's a family caregiver herself. She lists intangible items that would make a big difference in her life. For example:
So many very well-meaning people are quick to (lovingly) offer their opinion of what I should be doing differently. …
My wish: to hear more, on a regular basis, about the things I'm doing well – the things you admire. The things I do that make a positive difference in my parents' lives.
Then head over to "Gift Ideas for Caregivers" at the Washington Post website, which translates some of Goyer's ideas to more tangible Christmas gifts. For example, set up your own card-of-the-month club: "Find funny and encouraging greeting cards, and send one to the caregiver every month."
If you want a wish list of items you can buy in a store, read part two of Goyer's post here.
If you have any questions about this post or need help finding senior-care options for a loved one, call 1-866-483-4896 to speak with a care advisor in your area.


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Strapless veiled mermaid gown with chantilly lace applique and cascading eyelash flange on train
One of the most seductive things a woman can do is bat her eyelashes and give a knowing wink from across the room; Juliet is that wink, in a dress.
Because so much of my fall collection was about trying to achieve a tangible lingerie idea—sexy, barely-there structure—I didn't want to incorporate any heavy or cumbersome elements. So this softly constructed mermaid gown is rendered in delicate, light fabrics from top to bottom: tulle, chiffon, Chantilly lace. There's constant movement in the fabrics, from the little piece of tulle that floats up at the neckline, to the lace applique wrapped with a layer of tulle. And then you have all these rich layers of blushes and nudes inside the skirt creating so much dimension, like a series of transparent glazes on a canvas. I wanted everything about this dress to feel like a painting, the bride enveloped in a flutter of tulle brushstrokes.
The back of the dress is just as dynamic and multidimensional: there's a swirling, cascading flange made from big pieces of tissue organza. Their raw edges almost look like delicate feathers—or even eyelashes! It has that same unabashedly flirtatious quality. And the movement of those flanges is truly something to behold in person: it glides through the air as though it's underwater, like a delicate stretch of coral that ebbs and flows with the ocean's currents. A little of the sea witch.
The froth in this dress is never too overpowering. It's like that subtle wink from our seductress. She'll bewitch you before you even know how she's cast her spell.
Juliet: Strapless veiled mermaid gown with chantilly lace applique and cascading eyelash flange on train |Collection: Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal | Photographer: Michael Beauplet


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Welcome to the 27th edition of Berry Go Round, a carnival of blogs about plants. The excellent 26th edition at Gravity's Rainbow looked at some of the very first signs of spring, and now, with April, spring has truly sprung in much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Nevertheless, we'll start with two posts that each still had a foot in winter.
Justin Thomas at The Vasiculum spent some time this winter getting acquainted with mosses, and his introduction reminds me of the first time I ever looked at the moss world under a dissecting microscope. It was an entirely new universe! I'm sure you'll enjoy Justin's exploration of Winter Mosses.
Move now to spring-in-winter, and the fascinating flowers of Ozark witch hazel tree (Hamamelis vernalis), which Ted MacRae of Beetles in the Bush found in bloom in early March at Taum Sauk Mountain. He wonders how such a flower could be pollinated in midwinter – it generally blooms in January and February – and he watched it long enough to come up with an idea. Do you agree with his thought?
And now to the much anticipated spring wildflowers.
Dutchman's Breeches
Post after post brought the delight of wildflowers on the forest floor or in spring meadows. A big favorite was Dutchman's breeches, Dicentra cucullaria. Tom Arbour of The Ohio Nature Blog posted the image at the left, and three others saw them and photographed them:
– Janet Creamer of Midwest Native Plants, Gardens, and Wildlife found them at Clifton Gorge and John Brian State Park, (and while you're there, note the sliced bloodroot root, among other wildflowers)
– Seabrooke Lecke of The Marvelous in Nature, noticing the promises of spring, found them in eastern Ontario, and
– Keith of Get Your Botany On! found a predator waiting for a prey in his Dutchman's Breeches.
Trilliums, Trillies
Nina at Nature Remains wrote of clearing a Sunny Bank of shrubs to make room for shoots of tall trees of the forest:
Before the tall trees shade this brown bank, before the dimness of the woods becomes the home to thrush song, before the ferns and herbs emerge to drink in the shade of the summer forest, it is a place for wildflowers.
Among the wildflowers she saw was Trillium nivate, Snow Trillium, and many more "trillies" were seen this April, some by the same people that saw Dutchman's Breeches.
- Trillium catesbaei, bashful wakerobin or rose trillum, at Niches,
- Trillium nivate, Snow Trillium, at Midwest Native Plants, Gardens, and Wildlife
- Trillium recurvatum and Trillium grandiflorum at Get Your Botany On!
- An unidentified Trillium in bud as well as, later, a red Trillium, at The Marvelous in Nature.
Wayne at Niches has been hunting for a species of lady's slippers (Cypripedium acaule) ever since he first saw them in flower in a different place fifteen years ago. He's got them this year, close enough to observe and ponder on the pollination tricks of the orchid.
Across the ocean and in a flower store, GrrlScientist at Living the Scientific Life photographed an orchid Orchidee that makes her "… think of abstract art." When you see the image, you most likely will, too.
And Lilacs
April always brings to my mind Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, and lilacs blooming in the dooryard. But lilacs are not native to the US, and are cultivated, so toward the end of the month I suspected that not a single blogger would mention lilacs. And then along came The Phytophactor, who placed lilacs in their proper, botanical family perspective, that of Olives and Ashes.
Beyond the Temperate and Subtropical Northern Hemisphere
Although Panama is technically in the Northern Hemisphere (we're about 9 degrees north of the equator), April here is more like an autumnal season further north. We're heading into the rainy season, which is known as invierno, or winter, and we have nothing equivalent, in this season, of spring wildflowers. But we do have some spectacular and exotic flowers and fruits, many of them also found in South America. And so, let me introduce you to the work of a Russian now living in Brazil.
I have been following the work of Alex Popovkin on Flickr for some time. He's doing remarkable work documenting the plants of the Atlantic Forest in Bahia, Brazil. I've seen his photos at CalPhotos and they almost inevitably turn up when I'm doing an image search for a tropical plant I've just identified. Now he has a website, Atlantic Forest, Bahia, Brazil, and I'd like to point to a post that exemplifies some of the exotic plants that he lives among. It's a fruit in the bean family called Swartzia polita (R.S.Cowan) Torke, and the fleshy arils of its seeds are beloved by bats. I hope you enjoy meeting him as well as the fruit.
Next Berry Go Round
So ends this edition of Berry Go Round. While we have some hosts lined up for later in the year, we're still looking someone to host the May edition, Berry Go Round #28. Please feel free to volunteer by sending a message from my Contact page, even if you've never hosted before. It's fun, and you'll get to read lots of interesting posts on plants while you're at it.
Update: Greg Laden will be hosting Berry Go Round #28 at his blog, Greg Laden's Blog. You may submit your posts through the Blog Carnival submission form or, if you prefer, you may send an email to berrygoround AT gmail DOT com containing the URL of your post or of one that you would like to recommend. Meantime, do consider volunteering in the future, for all the reasons already mentioned.


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Tom "Sky" Skibosh covers the Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin prep scene for Community Newspapers. If something is going on in local sports, Sky has an opinion about it. If you agree or not with what Sky says, we want to see your comments.
Even the ducks went inside...
Brookfield Central tied Brookfield East, 1-1, Thursday night on a sloppy field at East, won a 5-3 shootout and then advanced to the sectional semi-finals at 2 p.m. on Saturday back at Brookfield Central.
The field conditions and the weather were absolutely terrible and it was a tribute to both the Lancers and Spartans that they performed as well as they did under those conditions. Several times throughout the game the athletes would find themselves slipping and sliding trying to change directions.
It even rained in the pressbox, as the windows had to stay open just to see what was happening on the field. I use felt pens, so my notes looked pretty when the blue and orange ink blended together.
An unusual occurrence came late in the game when Central star Kevin Ferron left the game with cramping and hypothermia. He was rushed to the pressbox where he changed clothes with the help of the trainer and an assistant coach, dried off and put on dry clothes to help warm up.
The two media people, the Central film person, the PA/scorekeeper and the two Central stat girls all kept our eyes on the field while this was happening, of course.
Afterwards, following the standard operating procedure for this I was told, the two stat girls hugged Ferron to help keep him warm (he did seem to be smiling). He wouldn't leave until the game was over, even as a car was being warmed up to take him to the hospital. After the Lancers won, his teammates were waiting at the bottom of the steps behind the pressbox and they cheered him on while he made his way down the steps and to the car.
Coach Jon Mroz reported Friday morning that he was doing fine and would be OK. His status for Saturday was up-in-the air for the championship game with Arrowhead, but I wouldn't count the gutsy Ferron out.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Tina Ludwig, 48, of Dongan Hills, a patient care aide who is remembered as hardworking and loving, died Tuesday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze.
Born in Brooklyn, she relocated to Amity Harbor, L.I., in the early 1970s, and settled in Dongan Hills in the 1990s.
Ms. Ludwig had been working as a patient care aide at Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Egbertville, for more than seven years.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed listening to music.
Ms. Ludwig was a parishioner of St. Christopher's R.C. Church, Grant City.
Surviving are her son, Ryan Schlichter; her daughters, Corrine and Lauren Schlichter; and her sisters, Nancy Kinzler, Miriam Zangle and Barbara Ludwig-Cull.
The funeral will be tomorrow from the Hanley Funeral Home, with a mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, both in New Dorp. Arrangements include cremation.


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Cleveland, Ohio – Like a beer with that Mexican fare? Chipotle Mexican Grill is now serving Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s Dortmunder Gold in 44 Cleveland-area restaurants.
Both the restaurant chain and craft brewery embrace sustainability practices and emphasize local sourcing. A joint press release from the companies says, "The partnership is a natural fit and demonstrates both companies' commitments to offering locally sourced, high-quality ingredients."
The lager is a top-seller for the Cleveland brewer. Great Lakes' flagship beer, Dortmunder Gold pairs "best with salads and chicken," according to the release. Chipotle was founded in 1993 in Denver; Great Lakes was started in 1988 in Cleveland.
In other news and notes from the beer world:
B-and-T bash: West Point Market's next beer tasting – with the theme of "black and tan" - will be 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 14. The following breweries are slated to be part of the tasting: Bell's (Michigan), Clown Shoes (Massachusetts), Flying Monkeys (Ontario), Founders (Michigan), Revolution (Illinois) and – of course, St. James Gate Brewery (Ireland) – because you can't have a black and tan-themed tasting without Guinness. Northeast Ohio breweries also will be a part of the tasting: The Brew Kettle, Fat Head's, Great Lakes and Thirsty Dog all are scheduled to attend. Cost is $30 (advance, recommended) and $35 at the door. Click here for reservations or call 330-864-2151, ext. 129.
Another day, another beer book: "Home Brew: Beyond the Basics (Lark, $19.95, 192 pages) by Mike Karnowski is due in March. Unlike other books on brewing, this one focuses on "All-Grain Brewing and Other Next Steps." It clearly is for the advanced brewer, offering recipes and tips on techniques. If talking about sparging, cohumulones and Lovibond ratings is your thing, this is for you. As the author says early on, "... let me be clear: This book assumes you have some brewing knowledge."


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How much more successful could you become if you could confidently express your opinions and stand up for yourself? Becoming more assertive can be beneficial to everyone and can make you feel more confident, enhance your self-esteem, increase your ability to deal with difficult people and stressful situations, as well as making you happier, healthier and more professional.
On completion of this module you will gain an understanding of:
- what 'assertiveness' means and how it differs from passive, aggressive and manipulative behaviour
- what your personal rights are within your workplace and how to assert them when needed
- how you can improve your own communication skills; including tips on effective listening, questioning, body language and rapport building
- how you can effectively deal with difficult people.


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- Japan holds key to U.S. beef exports
- U.S. largest beef exporter
- Huge win for beef
• Easing restrictions on beef imports to Japan will be good for U.S. beef industry.
• Global beef supply in 2011 was really tight.
• U.S. beef remains a bargain.
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ERIN BORROR, center, U.S. Meat Export Federation, chats with Michael Genho, right, and Brad Williams during a break at the recent Beef Financial Management Seminar in Amarillo.
U.S. largest beef exporter
"The United States is still the largest beef exporter in the world and also the largest importer." Canada accounts for the largest percentage (35 percent) of beef brought into the United States.
She said the United States still has an edge with high quality beef with grain-fed versus mostly grass-fed beef from other competitors. The relatively weak U.S. dollar, compared to other currencies, helped move U.S. beef in 2011. "We lost some of that advantage in 2012, however. That's why the value of U.S. beef exports is up while the volume is down."
The Japanese yen has been very strong, making U.S. beef more affordable. "Other currencies remain weak," she said.
But U.S. beef remains a bargain. "High quality, grain-fed beef is affordable."
Exports are important since U.S. consumption is down. "U.S. combined red meat and poultry consumption in 2013 is expected to be 11percent less than in 2007. Demand outside the United States is stronger. We see a lot of potential for growth both in the United States and the world."
Increased gross domestic product of developing countries will mean higher demand for meat, Borror says. "As incomes increase, beef demand grows."
The Chinese factor could be huge. "The middle class in China is expected to exceed the total U.S. population by 2020. That will be a significant number of people with higher spending power."
She said China currently has "record high beef prices." That market, she added, offers potential "for steady growth and a huge opportunity," but remains closed to U.S. exports. The European Union also offers increased market potential for U.S. beef.
Japan also offers opportunities with relaxed trade restrictions. "We hope to see increased access to Japanese markets early next year," Borror said.
Currently, Japan allows only whole-muscle cuts from U.S. cattle that are 20 months old or younger. That's a holdover restriction from the 2003 BSE episode, after which Japan banned all U.S. beef imports. The 20-months-or-less restriction is a moderation of that ban and further loosening of the restriction is expected in 2013.
She refers to a proposal, LT30 (less than 30), which will allow U.S. beef imports from cattle less than 30 months old into Japan.
Before LT30, the United States could send in only a limited supply of beef; supply was inconsistent; and price was high. "After LT30, more than 95 percent of fat cattle are available for export into Japan," Borror said. Supply will be consistent by season and price will be competitive with other Asian countries. The Japanese market also gets increased supplies of thin cuts, chucks and variety meats, higher grade beef and "branded US beef."


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Level III sex offender Jeremy David Lelko, 30, is scheduled to be released from prison Friday, July 3 after having been incarcerated with the Washington State Department of Corrections since August 2000.
Lelko has registered with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office as a transient with no fixed address. As a transient, he is required to check in with the sheriff's office once a week.
"(Lelko's) previous criminal history places him in a classification level that reflects the potential to re-offend," Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer stated in a news release.
Lelko was convicted of third-degree child molestation in 1998 after having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl, according to court documents. In 2000, he was convicted of first- and second-degree child molestation after sexually assaulting two 7-year-old girls and a 9-year-old girl. The victims were known to Lelko.
As a juvenile, he was convicted of burglary and possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and for operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcoholic intoxicants, according to KCSO.
Lelko was charged with numerous infractions in prison and refused to participate in sex offender treatment.
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Fredonia native Christina Calph will grace the big screen for the second time in "Tower Heist," opening in theaters Friday. Calph portrays a Victoria's Secret saleswoman and appears alongside star Ben Stiller. "Tower Heist" is about a group of guys who seek revenge after they discover they are the victims of a Ponzi scheme, concocting an elaborate plan to rob the wealthy businessman responsible and take back what's rightfully theirs. The impressive ensemble cast includes Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick, Tea Leoni, Gabourey Sidibe and Alan Alda, among others.
Calph, a 2004 graduate of Fredonia High School now residing in New York City, made her major motion picture debut earlier this year in Arthur. I asked her a few questions about "Tower Heist" and what she's working on now:
What was it like to work with Ben Stiller?
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Christina Calph appears alongside Ben Stiller in "Tower Heist," opening in theaters on Friday.
CC: It was mind-blowing. He is a really nice, talented, easy-going guy who, lucky for me, thought I was funny and extended our scene a bit longer. I was insanely nervous, and when I'm nervous, I tend to shout obscenities when I mess up. He would reassure me by smiling and saying, "Remember this is PG-13!"
Any other dish you can give me about the making of "Tower Heist?"
CC: This was by far my best filming experience. Everyone involved was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Also, working with such a high-caliber director like Brett Ratner was such a treat. This film has a star-studded cast; it was exciting working with and being around such well-known actors.
You attended the film's premiere last week - what did you think about your appearance and the final product?
CC: (My scene) was quicker than I was hoping but I was pleased to see I did make the final cut of the film. It's actually a really funny piece, I am so thankful to be a part of such a great film!
Is there any gossip you can share about the premiere? You posted online about an Olsen twin giving you a dirty look at the event ... details, please!
CC: Oh boy, if anyone remembers me in this town, they know there's gossip wherever I go! The celebrities who attended the premiere were through the roof what I loved about the experience was I felt like I was among my peers, I was one of them. They may not know me yet, but they will! As far as the Olsen twin, here's my theory I'm the new kid on the block, fresh meat so to speak. Artists will come around once they get to know my work.
What new projects do you have in the works?
CC: Now, I'm just continuing work on my web series, "XXX: A Bad Girl's Ball" and doing day player work on various TV shows and internet sketches. I currently study with actor/director Austin Pendleton and am a member of the Sanctuary Theatre Company. I've actually been doing a lot of choreographing and back-up dancing for music artists lately but mainly waiting for my next film! Now that I started working on the mainstream films, I just want more and more!
Check out Calph's web series, "XXX: A Bad Girl's Ball" on YouTube. "Tower Heist" will be showing at the Dunkirk Movieplex starting tomorrow.
A Celebration of Native American Traditions will be held at the Clarion Hotel from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be delicious, authentic Native American food, such as corn soup and fry-bread; performances by the Allegany River Indian Dancers (and an opportunity to do some dancing yourself), storytelling, traditional games, crafts and plenty of history.
Gifts of Love and Hope, and Delta Phi epsilon of SUNY fredonia are holding a charity event to raise funds to get Christmas presents for the childhood cancer patients of Carly's Club. The event will be held at the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. There will be raffles, silent auctions, basket raffles and 50/50s, to be drawn at 5 p.m. The main raffle will feature a first prize of a 40" Sony TV and soundbar from Dick Golden TV, and second prize of charbroil grill and patio swing from Wal-mart. The excellent Mary's Deli will provide pizza and wings for the event. Entertainment will be provided by Widowmaker acoustic band 2 to 5 p.m., and the entire Widowmaker band will perform from 9 to 11 p.m., with more raffles held at that time.
41 West will have live music by Groove on Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Rinky Dink from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For the Sunday football game, there is free food and drink specials starting at 12:30 p.m. 41 West is also planning a disco for Nov. 26 - there's still plenty of time to get ready to squeeze into those hot pants.
The Lakeshore Hu-mane Society's annual "Picture Your Pet With Santa" fundraiser will be held on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tractor Supply Co. on Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk. Pet owners can bring their pets to the store and have their pets' pictures taken with Santa Claus. Photos can then be purchased to benefit the work of the LHS to help orphaned animals. LHS asks that no exotic pets be brought to see Mr. Claus (Christmas would likely be ruined if Santa was eaten by someone's python). Prices for the photographs are $7 for a 4 x 6 print, $9 for a 5 x 7 print; or both for $14. Additional reprints and photo Christmas cards will be available for delivery with a one week delivery. Multiple pets and children are always welcome. For more details, visit www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 672-1991.
"Freedonia Marxonia," SUNY Fredonia's Marx Brothers Film Festival and Symposium, returns Saturday, held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the University Commons on campus. The event will feature a presentation by Marx Brothers aficionado Matthew Hahn, an exhibition of memorabilia from previous Marxonia festivals, and a screening of "Duck Soup," the classic film set in a mythical country of "Freedonia." The event, first held in 1987, is free and open to the public. All are invited to join in the group photo at 1:30 p.m. with all wearing "Groucho" glasses. After-ward, judging for the Marx-Brothers look-alike contest and art contest will be held, with cash prizes awarded.
I have no sympathy for the fans shocked and dismayed by Kim Kardash-ian's divorce just 72 short days after her grandiloquent wedding to 26-year-old NBA player Kris Hum-phries. Anyone who did not already realize that the marriage was a total sham a union based solely on the power of the all-mighty dollar and desperation for short-lived fame needs to engage in some serious reevaluation of their critical thinking skills. Dollar sign plus dollar sign does not equal true love forever.
When AMC isn't showing so-called "American Movie Classics," the network is produces some killer TV shows. "Mad Men," "The Walking Dead" and "Breaking Bad," anyone? That's why I am pretty amped for AMC's newest series, "Hell on?Wheels," premiering this Sunday at 8 p.m. Set during the Civil War, the show is about the greed, corruption and mendacity permeating the westward expansion of the Union Pacific Railroad, focusing on one man's quest for justice. Those sound like themes that could resonate today, huh?
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SLEEPY EYE -Top-seeded Sleepy Eye St. Mary's began its bid for the state tournament with a 47-12 victory against No. 8-seeded Mankato Loyola in the Section 2A quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
The Knights (9-0, 8-0 Southern Minnesota Conference), who are vying for their third-straight trip to state, had to work out a few kinks despite getting the 35-point victory.
"[It was] not our best, I think we can do a lot better," said St. Mary's coach Brent Kucera. "It's just the small things we've got to clean up if we're going to continue to win any more games in the playoffs.
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Sleepy Eye St. Mary's Carter Krzmarzick (57) looks for someone to block as Knights' running back Jaden Wait jumps over Jacob Peller (30) of Mankato Loyola Tuesday at SESM.
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"The team's not happy with themselves, either - they said that at halftime. We've got a lot of work to do yet."
The loss for Mankato Loyola (0-9, 0-5 Gopher Valley) concluded its second-straight winless season. The Crusaders have not won since 2011.
The Crusaders managed to put up 12 points on the St. Mary's defense that allowed 8.5 points per game - second-most in Class A - prior to the matchup.
But the mistakes were minimal when put into context with the Knights' offensive production on the night.
Quarterback Brandon Helget threw for two touchdowns and ran for another with a game-high 111 rushing yards in three quarters of play. Helget went 9-for-15 in passing completions.
Junior Jaden Wait stepped up for regular workhorse David Surprenant, rushing for 91 yards on 11 carries for two touchdowns at running back.
"That's the nice thing about having two running backs playing, one can have a bad game and the other can have a good game," Wait said. "It's usually back and forth."
Surprenant still led the Knights in carries with 12, but netted 61 total yards, which included a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Kucera said the plan was to give Wait more carries in an effort to relieve Surprenant, who has shouldered much of the rushing load through the regular season.
"You can't go with just one running back, you need two good ones," Kucera said. "I think we've got two good running backs."
In the fourth quarter, sophomore Jared Beltz headlined a second-string group from the backfield with his 11 carries for 33 yards. Freshman Nathan Schroepfer also scored from 3 yards out in the fourth to put the game away for the Knights.
St. Mary's will host No. 4-seeded Springfield in the Section 2A semifinals on Saturday. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m.
First quarter
S - B. Helget to Brandl 15-yard TD pass (Surprenant PAT good), 7:56
S - Wait 10-yard TD run (PAT no good), 3:31
L - Fink to Seifert 24-yard TD pass (Gross PAT blocked), 0:16
Second quarter
S - Surprenant 3-yard TD run (Surprenant PAT good), 9:54
S - B. Helget to Brandl 36-yard TD pass (Surprenant PAT good), 1:40
Third quarter
S - B. Helget 43-yard TD run (Surprenant PAT good), 5:24
S - Wait 5-yard TD run (Surprenant PAT good), 4:10
L - Fink 13-yard TD run (2-pt. conv. no good), 0:23
Fourth quarter
S - Schroepfer 3-yard TD run (PAT no good), 2:26


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MoJack EZ Max is a smarter way to maintain your lawn mower. This lift is precisely engineered to lift most residential riding mowers and lawn tractors, including zero turning radius models. MoJack EZ is ideal for blade sharpening, belt replacement and debris removal. Safer and more convenient than car ramps or blocks, it features a screw jack and safety-lock pin system to prevent the machine from slipping or becoming unstable while performing maintenance.
Product Features
- Includes: (1) Tower Assembly, (1) Lift Arm, (1) Base Floor Tube, (1) Base, (1) Base Support Channel, (2) Wheel Pads, (2) Safety Straps, (2) Wheels, (1) Hardware pack
- Made of Heavy Duty Steel
- Red and Black Finish
- Fits most residential tractor and ZTR mowers
- Easily lift manually or with a powered drill
- Folds flat for easy storage
- Compatible with the MoJack Workbench attachment
- New improved clutch system replacing the pull pin
- Length: 38 Inches
- Wheel span measurement: 18.5 In. to 47.5 In. (inside to outside front tires)
- Lifting capacity: 450 lbs (lifting the front of the mower, not the total mower weight)
- Lifting height: 24 Inches high
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SKU 71460242 Model MOJACK EZ MAX Weight 40.0000 Color No size No Width No In Store Only No Price $199.99
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- Great Product Review by Alfi
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Works great. Comes apart easy. Does it's job. Some people expect Miracles!!!
(Posted on 10/21/2016)
- RAVE REVIEW, ESPECIALLY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Review by Doreen Waterland
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The pre-assembled "lift tower" was unfortunately damaged in shipment. MoJack helped troubleshoot and promptly shipped out replacement lift screw and nut. Upon receiving this, not being mechanically inclined, I tried but was not capable of making the repair myself, so I called Rural King about the problem. They promptly arranged for it to be picked up and were set to ship me a new one. Meanwhile, I found someone who was able to help me repair it with the parts MoJack had sent, so the problem was resolved. AMAZING dedication to customer satisfaction on the part of BOTH MoJack and Rural King.
Although I haven't had time to try the jack out yet, I expect it will now operate as advertised. I can assure you that the tower screw is very hard steel, as my helper used a grinder to cut it in half in order to disassemble it and install the replacement. Initially, it was very simple for non-mechanical me to assemble, with very few tools required and clear instructions. I am very pleased with my purchase and extremely satisfied with both MoJack and Rural King. Their customer service absolutely ROCKS!!
(Posted on 9/7/2016)
- COMPLETE SATISFACTION WITH THIS TRANSACTION Review by JAMES E DAVIDSON
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(Posted on 8/24/2016)
- great product Review by Chet Kleinschmidt
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I like the jack, it is much heavier then I expected.
(Posted on 6/6/2016)
- Looks like a durable effective product Review by Bruce. Moden
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Opened box, found parts well identified, were very heavy & well made, took me a couple of hours to assemble, difficult time inserting "pins" in front leg extension,as they wouldn't line up. The rest went together well, I had a small problem as I didn't have a full set of metric wrenches, but made due with adjustablele wrenches. I haven't used it yet, but it looks like it will do the job & appears to be more efficient than the "lift" arm type off jacks.
(Posted on 5/25/2016)
- Mojack lifts JD X590 nicely Review by Brad
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This has turned out to be exactly what I needed to lift up my John Deere X590. The only thing is you have to pivot the crank during the last couple inches of lift, to clear the bumper. That's no big negative at all.
Very sturdy and lifts it up high. I can lay under the deck to scrape off the grass or remove the blades.
(Posted on 5/23/2016)
- Outstanding! Review by OhioFarm
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This mower jack was badly needed, but I was skeptical about it when I saw the price compared to other stores. I ordered it anyway since I've been pleased with other purchases from Rural King. It's much stronger than I expected, was easy to put together, & works great. I'm so very happy with it!
(Posted on 5/18/2016)
- great tool Review by s.lomg
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easy assembly,works like a champ!
(Posted on 5/17/2016)
- MoJack EZ Review by Jeff
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A very well built product that gets the job done...very impressed with the design, workmanship and function...
(Posted on 5/13/2016)
- Easy to use Review by Big Bob
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So far it work out great use it one time.
(Posted on 4/21/2016)
- It's even better than I imagined! Review by Steve
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The price, shipping and product have each been excellent.
(Posted on 4/19/2016)
- awesome product!! heavy duty, easy to use. it is truly a back saver Review by Buzz
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very time saving device. love it. back saver!!
(Posted on 4/19/2016)
- Good product Review by Bona-4-Tuna
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The Jack is well made. The only problem I had was with the owners manual that came with the jack. It was for a different unit and the assembly instruction were incorrect. I went on line and was able to download the correct manual for my jack.
(Posted on 4/18/2016)
- have to modify Review by Randy
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appears k, have to modify where front wheels of zero turn go, not wide enought for my gravely zero turn,
extending out to fir gravely front wheel/axle.
(Posted on 4/8/2016)
- Excellent quality and speedy delivery Review by Foreversugarbear
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Mojack mower jack was very easy to assemble and made of very high quality material.I ordered at a very busy time of year and was amazed how quickly my order arrived.
(Posted on 1/7/2016)
- Worth every penny! Review by Gene B.
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Removing the deck to change blades is a pain. Before purchasing the MoJack I used car ramps, but they only gave me about 8" and got in the way. It took me an hour or more to do the job, mostly by feel... with banged elbows and cut fingers/hands. Now I've got 2' or more to work with and plenty of room to move around. It makes inspecting the deck and minor repairs a snap. I just installed a set of 3 in 1 mulching blades in less than a half hour from set-up to finish. It was also good to see that my recently installed deck wash kit is working better than expected! Thanks RuralKing for the great price and free shipping.
(Posted on 10/8/2015)
- Maintenance made easy Review by Rob
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This MOJack EZ is the best tool ever for making maintenance repairs to the underside of the tractor that includes blade changing. This was a great buy.
(Posted on 8/28/2015)
- Best decision ever Review by Larry
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I put off buying this for 3 years and now I know it was the best decision ever. Easy assembly and use, shipping was fast as well. Why the heck did I wait so long!!!!
(Posted on 8/28/2015)
- An excellent product at a great price. Review by Roger W. Mroz
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This is the right tool for getting under the deck of my zero-turn mower. Fast assembly and well-built. I am happy to have this piece of equipment for future maintenance.
(Posted on 8/27/2015)
- I am happy with the mo jack Review by Dave Boyer
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Nice mower jack for the money! Was shipped timely and arrived in good shape.
(Posted on 8/27/2015)
- Not as sturdy as expected Review by Jim
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It's rated at 450 lbs but I think thats to high, they make cheaper ones at harbor freight that are sturdier but since it was Mo Jack which is a name brand thats why I purchased it. Only used it once so far so am hoping it will live up to it's advertising. Normal china cheapness!
(Posted on 8/27/2015)
- Well made and easy to use. Review by Thom D.
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I have used it and it is worth the money and its well made.. great product..
(Posted on 8/7/2015)
- WORKS GREAT Review by ART YOHE
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(Posted on 7/20/2015)
- Nice Product Review by GEF
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Easy to assemble and use. Gives great access to bottom of my mowers. Very stable solid platform.
(Posted on 7/8/2015)
- Perfect Review by Linda Ott
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The price was wonderful, it works great for our larger lawn mower! We are very happy with it.
(Posted on 6/30/2015)
- Overall happy with it Review by Rick
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I feel it might be over priced but it does the job I was looking for it to do. A whole lot better then taking the deck off. I use a drill to raise and lower rather then cranking it by hand. I used it a few times now and am happy with it.
(Posted on 6/30/2015)
- So Nice Review by Terry
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This works fine to lift my zero turn mower. Is very easy to turn and makes it so easy to clean the grass off the bottom of the mower .
(Posted on 6/19/2015)
- Good product so far. Flimsy boxes re:weight. Review by M. Carter
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Assembly was easy. All parts present. Only had it a couple of weeks and only used it once. However, it seems to do what it says, seems sturdy. Glad I got it instead of just the basic Mojack EZ, as it has a bit more weight rating and some of the features make it more fool resistant. The exterior box is too flimsy for shipping.
(Posted on 6/16/2015)
- AS DESCRIBED Review by SCOTT
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very easy to put together,
(Posted on 6/13/2015)
- Easy to use Review by Lindsay
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Ordered from Rural King, arrived on date that was given. Easy to put together. Made it easy for changing those blades and at my age it really helped me a lot. I have 2 riders so I can change blades on both easily. My wife can even handle it.
(Posted on 6/13/2015)
- Works as advertised Review by Scott
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Easy assembly and easy to use. I have a JD 757 mower with 60" deck. Extremely stable platform for changing blades on mower.
(Posted on 6/12/2015)
- Well worth the money. Review by Randy
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I work on lawnmowers part time for extra money. The moJack works great on both riders and push mowers with the push mower attachment. I am thinking about buying another one so I will have one for each type of mower. If you work on a lot of mowers you should really get one!
(Posted on 6/12/2015)
- Good design Review by Cris
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I was tired of trying to change the blades on a Scag 61" mower with various jacks and props. Nothing seemed safe. The Mojack worked as advertised. I wish I had one years ago.
(Posted on 6/9/2015)
- Excellent value Review by Jim Swigart
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Went together in 10 minutes. Lifts my diesel mowers to a very workable height. Only objection is that a 18 volt drill could not raise my mower, but the hand crank is easy to operate.
(Posted on 6/9/2015)
- Just what I needed Review by Carl S
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Easy assembly and used it that weekend. Really happy with it
(Posted on 6/4/2015)
- Fantastic product Review by Wanda Weintraub
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This jack has made my life much simpler. I am an older women and changing the blades on my mower was an onus chore. This jack makes the whole process fast and easy. I would recommend this jack to EVERYONE!
(Posted on 6/4/2015)
- Mo Jack Review by Tony Treat
Price Value Quality
As with products from CHINA, the jack was bent and scratched up in the carton. I was able to bend the base back to the shape it should be and assemble the jack. There are numerous scratches to the painted surfaces. Got out the rust-oleum to touch it up. The jack works well with the mower that I have. The straps for safety are so so. The jack breaks down easily to hang on the wall.
(Posted on 5/31/2015)
- Great product - lousy packaging Review by Chuck Byers
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Great product with easy assembly. The safety handle to lock while raised is a great feature.
However there was a missing a clevis pin and several lock nuts due to exterior box being totally demolished and taped up all over to keep together. The missing parts were due to the strapping completely cutting through the box and splitting open the vacuum molded parts package.
The manufacturer is utilizing a substandard exterior box made of very weak corrugated material. Definitely not rated to handle the weight (60 lbs) for shipping cross country.
Also, ramps need to be used and the MoJack wheel wells raised about 6" off the ground to keep the front bumper on a 52" Craftsman riding mower from hitting the long vertical screwing shaft. Looks like a design flaw to accommodate mowers with front bumpers.
(Posted on 5/15/2015)
- JUNK Review by TOM STRICKER
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(Posted on 5/12/2015)
- Not as easy as an overhead hoist! Review by charlie smith
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For less that $50 you can get a winch for installation overhead in your shop for a lot less money and is completely out or the way when the tractor is lifted! Just sayin! Also kinda funny Rural King directs people to view a video that tells people to get the product at Lowes!
(Posted on 5/11/2015)
- Great and much cheaper Review by Jennifer
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I looked eveywhwre for the Mojack. It was so high other place until I came across this one I paid much less. I haven't used it because It was a gift.
(Posted on 12/5/2014)
- Solid, easy-to-use piece of equipment Review by Jimo
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Arrived from Rural King 2 days after ordering. Super easy directions for assembly. Had my zero turn mower up in the air for cleaning within 45 minutes of receiving the box. Highly recommended!!
(Posted on 10/21/2014)
- Works great Review by Ron J
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Order was received in 1 day, Put together in less than 1 hour. Raised mower and cleaned deck and sharpened blades. Wish I would have had this 5 yrs ago.
(Posted on 9/15/2014)
- Excellent Product Review by JohnC
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The MoJack EZ Solo is easy to assemble, all you need are two wrenches or a wrench and a pliers. The instructions are straight forward and well explained. I've already had to use the product a couple of times and it works just as advertised. It seems to be very solidly built and should last a lifetime, I definitely recommend it.
(Posted on 9/11/2014)
- Mojac Great Investment Review by Ben Hedrick
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Rural King had the best price that I could find online, I should have bought one of these years ago because it makes cleaning the mower and changing the blades so much easier. The Mojac is very well made and it was very easy to put together & the best thing was that there was no parts missing. Rural King shipped it in a hurry and I had it in 3 days.
Thank You,
Ben Hedrick
(Posted on 9/2/2014)
- worked as advertised makes a nice safe way to pick up the tractor to work under feck Review by lonnie steffen
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we put it together I about 15 minutes
no problems what so ever
(Posted on 8/19/2014)
- worked as advertised makes a nice safe way to pick up the tractor to work under feck Review by lonnie steffen
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we put it together I about 15 minutes
no problems what so ever
(Posted on 8/19/2014)
- Great Jack!! Review by Tony
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You are going to need this jack to get the blade off the mower to sharpen. It comes apart in pieces to hang on the garage wall out of the way. Rural King is the cheapest place I found on the internet to purchase this. Don't hesitate to get it.
(Posted on 7/30/2014)
- Perfect Gift!! Review by Melinda N.
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I can't get over how FAST it was delivered! It was easy to assemble. My husband loved it, and mowed that day just so he could try it out! (I finally found a birthday gift that he loves!!) The jack works very well, and is an excellent idea. It is so much easier to get under the zero turn mower and clean out the build up. We both love it!!!
(Posted on 6/26/2014)
- Great Review by Park
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The jack works great.
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- STURDY & EASY TO USE Review by R. WITT
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- What a back and time saver Review by Thomas E. Rusnack
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Very reliable and sturdy built. Saves much time and work. Easy to use.
(Posted on 6/23/2014)
- Great Product Review by William Corbin
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I was surprised how easy I was able to put it together. It works perfectly for my zero turn mower.
(Posted on 6/20/2014)
- Easily assembled and good value. Review by Darrell
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The MOJACK was easy to assemble and makes changing blades and cleaning the mower decks much easier. Would recommend the MOJACK for anyone with a JD Garden tractor.
(Posted on 6/18/2014)
- Great lift Review by Dan from Eau Claire
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I received my lift within a couple days of ordering, it went together easily and works great on all 4 of my zero turn mowers (2 28" skags, 52" exmark and a 60" exmark)
I would highly reccomend this jack!
(Posted on 6/15/2014)
- Quite a product Review by Mel Pearson
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This is the best price around as i searched for two hours. Really makes changing blades and cleaning a breeze. Thanks Rural King.
(Posted on 6/15/2014)
- Great Bang for the buck Review by John
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Great price on a quality product that does what it suppose to do and does it very well and easily
(Posted on 5/16/2014)
- great item, easy to use Review by Love to Mow
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Very easy to use and necessary to clean for a crisp, no pushed over grass. It does it's job well, and easy to use. Easy to assemble and I would recommend this product to anyone that want's to maintain their expensive lawn equipment. Husband thought it would not be used, but so far, I clean the deck after each use. Doesn't take long to remove all the grass clippings and I'm very pleased. My yard has never looked better. If you're debating, go ahead and purchase and you'll be glad that you did.
(Posted on 5/16/2014)
- Good Product Review by Richard So Il
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Does everything it's supposed to and is easy to use. Little heavier than I expected but moves with wheels easy. Well built. Lifts my 23 horse zero turn easy, Good safety features and instructions are clear. just turn the front wheels around so deck clears. Easy to clean. grease, or change blades and don't have to take the deck off. Wish I'd had one for years. Only this problem, the box was beat up badly, one end ripped open, one strap out of plastic bag, and really wonder how all the parts stayed in the box, but they were there. As far as the jack I do recommend it .
(Posted on 5/13/2014)
- gooood Quality and price Review by Tired
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Purchased this in store here in Ohio about a month ago. Very pleased. Went together fine and very easy to use. I used to use a floor jack to raise up my mower and you know what a pain that is .Feel very safe under mower with this unit. Top quality and good price.
(Posted on 4/26/2014)
- 85 year old father uses with ease Review by Robin
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I am a 56 year old female & my Father is 85 years old. We assembled this easily & quickly. Father cranked it up & down with the lawnmower on it with ease. I cranked it down with two fingers. Today he changed the belt on the mower all by himself, using the MoJack. He carried it over some obstacles in the barn & then rolled it to the lawnmower. He said he had no problems changing the belt. He can't kneel down any more, so he sat on a bucket while he worked and said it worked out great! I'm thrilled that it made it so easy on him! He says he wishes he had this years ago. I want one now!
(Posted on 5/25/2013)
- MOJack EZ Review by Nicolaas
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Great product! Great buy!
(Posted on 5/22/2013)
- great product Review by scott kleeman
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I've only used it once, but found the jack to be easy to assemble, sturdy, and the best value I found on the interested for such a device. It's a great improvement on getting under the mower, and for the price, I am very happy.
(Posted on 5/21/2013)
- Matched or beat best price all sellers Fast delivery Easy Setup Review by J Crawford
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All positives with the exception of the shipping carton.
Carton was demolished in transit tears, crushed, holes etc.
BUT product maded it with only minor scratches.
Setup and operation very easy and relioable.
(Posted on 5/15/2013)
- Fantastic tool!!!! Review by Jan Montella
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I am thoroughly satiisfied with the price, service, and product. Deliivery was very quick..... I am so glad I bought this product, it works GREAT!!!!! One of my favorite purchases ever.....
(Posted on 5/13/2013)
- very pleased Review by Troy
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The product was exactly as described, and works perfectly. The box was a bit beat up when delivered, but the product was in perfect shape inside. We have a 500 series JD mower, and its very stable when lifted. Easy to assemble and works perfectly. I would highly recommend this product for cleaning or maintenance. RK is a great source.
(Posted on 5/9/2013)
- Great product, fast shipping Review by Vu
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Good price than local store.
(Posted on 5/8/2013)
- Great deal, shipped out right away and no shipping charges! Review by Irishmex
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Only con was UPS delivered me a beat up box. Amazingly all was good,no missing parts and everything was good.
(Posted on 5/7/2013)
- great company Review by Ted
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100 percent happy with this product and the ordering from this company,will do business again in the future.
(Posted on 3/25/2013)
- Great Product Review by Ripit
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The product arrived in a pretty beat up box. All 4 plastic caps on the bottom of the jack where busted, but everything fine. Just used it on the JD to change the blades on and clean out the deck. Jack worked great, worth the money instead of dropping the deck!
(Posted on 3/23/2013)
- Outstanding Review by Hal
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Received in a very timely fashion. Price was better than in the various stores that I had shopped at, plus it was delivered at no cost to my front door.
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Product QuestionsWanting to know if this could be used for an atv like a Honda Rancher or Foreman. Maybe not built heavy enough for one but looks like it could work??Question by: John on Aug 2, 2014 6:58:08 PMHello,
I have been in contact with the manufacturer of this item in regards to your question and their response is below.
The MoJack EZ is designed to fit mowers with wheel measurements of 35.5" – 47.5" and has a lifting capacity of 300 lbs.
I am not familiar with atv specs or if they atvs are recommended for this unit. You are welcome call MoJack at 1-877-4MO-JACK.
Thank you.Answer by: D.J. (Admin) on Aug 2, 2014 6:58:08 PMI have had one of these for abut two years and I'm happy with it. I noticed that the advertisement said that it folds flat for easy storage. How does it fold flat for easy storage? I didn't know it would do that. I didn't receive any instructions with it because I bought the last one in the store and it was on display out on the floor. So no box or instructions sheet came with it.Question by: Tom on Apr 27, 2014 8:55:19 AMHello Tom,
The instruction manual for this unit can be found online at: http://www.themojack.com/media/products/1/pdfs/mojack_ez_manual_2011.pdf
It includes the folding instructions but for immediate purposes the process is as follows:
Folding the MoJack EZ
• Pull and rotate Tower Locking Pin 90 degrees to the unlocked position.
• Raise the Tower out of the Base by pulling up on the Lift Handle and
then lower the Tower.
• Secure the Tower by rotating Tower Locking Pin until the ring drops
into locking slot
If you have any more questions about this product or any other we carry on the site please feel free to call our customer service team at 1-800-561-1752.
Thank you for choosing Rural King!
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- When your travel originates from Rexburg, you should begin with Fleet Services at extension 2561. When you return to campus, immediately return the car to the parking stall and place the documents and keys into the key box. Fleet Services will fill it up with gas before it is returned to the rental company, thus saving your department time and money.
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With National's Emerald Club, you go straight to the Emerald Aisle, into a fully-equipped car of your choice. Once you've selected the car you want, simply drive to the exit gate, show your Emerald Club card or credit card and driver's license and you're on your way. Express Vehicle Return Service is also available. On the second page of the application, you will need to indicate that the fee is waived. Upon completion of your enrollment, don't forget to call the Travel Office with your club membership number. This will be kept with your Traveler Profile for use any time you rent a car from National.
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The South Hunterdon Regional School District Community announced that their new district and school websites are now available.
All of their websites can be reached directly at the URL's listed below or by using the "Select a School" drop-down menu located at the top left of each page.
District site: www.shrsd.org
SHRHS: hs.shrsd.org
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West Amwell: was.shrsd.org
The district site will be used to post School Board, Business Office and other information that pertains to the district as a whole including each of the schools.
Each school site will include a For Parents section which will include a Virtual Backpack where they will post letters and information that traditionally got sent home to parents.
Also see the Cafeteria/Food Services section under For Parents for menus, price lists and Free and reduced Lunch Program information.
They will also aim to post school happenings via the News section and see their Calendars for event information.
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KALAMAZOO — A Chicago man wanted in connection with the slaying of a Kalamazoo couple has likely fled to his hometown, police said Thursday.
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety investigators have been searching for Christopher L. White, 30, since early Wednesday when officers found Tamika Morris, 27, and Corey Darnell Johnson, 29, shot inside their second-floor apartment in Building 1031 at Interfaith Homes, off Woodward Avenue.
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Morris was pronounced dead at the scene and Johnson died later at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Police said the couple's 9-year-old daughter, who was inside the apartment at the time of the incident, was not hurt and is now staying with other family members.
Public Safety Capt. Julie Parsons said police hope to submit their investigation for review Thursday to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office and seek charges against White of open murder and felony firearm.
The manhunt for White, who is considered to be armed and dangerous, was continuing Thursday morning.
"It's very likely he has made it to Chicago but we're still working every lead that we've gotten," the captain said. "That's where the majority of his family is."
Parsons said White moved to Kalamazoo from Chicago about two months ago and had been staying with family in the 900 block of Princeton Avenue. Police have described Johnson, Morris and White as acquaintances and Parsons said Thursday that Morris and White grew up together in Chicago.
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KALAMAZOO — Police weren't saying what they believed to be the motive behind the shooting deaths early Wednesday of a Kalamazoo couple, as they continued searching for the Chicago man suspected of killing them.
Tamika Morris, 27, and Corey Darnell Johnson, 29, were killed in a 2:55 a.m. shooting in an apartment at Interfaith Homes, off Woodward Avenue north of Paterson Street, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
The suspect, 30-year-old Christopher L. White, was still being sought by KDPS investigators late Wednesday evening. Police were also still looking for the gun used in the shooting. White wasconsidered armed and dangerous, Detective Lt. Victor Ledbetter said.
White, who had recently moved to Kalamazoo from Chicago, was an acquaintance Morris and Johnson, according to police.
Morris and Johnson lived together and had a 9-year-old daughter, who was not injured in the shooting and is now staying with relatives, police said.
Court records indicate Morris and Johnson lived in Building 1031 at Interfaith Homes. A staircase to a second-floorapartment there was blocked by crime-scene tape early Wednesday as Public Safety's crime lab personnelinvestigated.
Morris was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.Johnson died later at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
KDPS Assistant Chief Brian Uridge said early Wednesday that police believed they knew why the shooting took place, but declined to release any details at an afternoon news conference.
"We haven't confirmed a motive," Ledbetter told reporters.
Police searched an area in the 700 block of Woodward, including a travel trailer, late Wednesday morning after receiving a tip about White's whereabouts.
Officers with Public Safety's Special Weapons and Tactics Team went into the Coachmen recreational vehicle shortlyafter 11 a.m., but did not find White. Evidence found in the trailer, however, indicated he had been in the area, Ledbetter said.
White, who has family living in Kalamazoo, was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and anorange jacket or vest.
Police ask that anyone with information about the shootings call KDPS at (269) 337-8994 or contact Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
Gazette Reporter Lynn Turner contributed to this report. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or (269) 388-8564.


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The BUCS Boxing Championship Finals are held in February, forming part of BUCS Nationals in Sheffield. The Preliminaries (quarter-finals and semi-finals) take place at the beginning of February. As well as the domestic competition, boxing is part of the BUCS international programme and is competed at the World University Championships.
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Did you know that fruits and vegetables have shown to not only prevent cancer but to slow aging? What component within these foods enables us to have such benefits? The answer is antioxidants. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the top ten fruit and vegetable sources of antioxidants (based on equal weight proportions) showed to be the following:
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Most of these foods also contain phytochemicals, which help in either blocking or suppressing the effects of harmful substances (including cancer-causing agents.)
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Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night … will keep us from venturing out to pick up our own mail.
The mail carrier is a dying breed in Canada, and will, within the next five years, become extinct.
Canada Post announced Wednesday it will phase out urban home delivery over the next five years. It's the last nail in the coffin, considering the service has long since disappeared from rural areas.
In fact, only about a third of Canadian households still receive mail at home.
There's little mystery how things came to this. Electronic communication has all but eliminated paper in envelopes. Even bills, notices and flyers are increasingly delivered online.
"In 2006, we delivered roughly five billion pieces of domestic Lettermail. That number has dropped to roughly four billion pieces, and about 30 per cent of that decline was in 2012 alone," Canada Post announced in its 2012 annual report. "In 2012, we delivered roughly 255 million fewer pieces of domestic Lettermail than we did in 2011."
As well, while the mail volume has plummeted, the number of new residences has climbed steadily over the years. More customers getting less mail is no longer economical.
Canada Post's pension liability — like that of many public institutions — is also staggering: about $6 billion at last count.
The Crown corporation says about 6,000 to 8,000 positions will be eliminated over the five-year period, mainly through attrition. And postage rates will rise.
Postal workers say they were blindsided by the announcement.
Local union president Mike McDonald said the union was not consulted, and called the decision "a slap in the face."
But it's hard to imagine how they didn't see it coming.
The corporation has warned about a pending crunch for years and spent this summer touring the country to garner public input. (Apparently, the public wanted a hike in postage rates and no more carriers darkening their doors.)
Like others, McDonald warned the move may be a prelude to privatizing the service. That may not be a bad thing. In September, Britain took measures to privatize the Royal Mail. At the very least, there'd be less temptation to bail them out with public money.
Nonetheless, the effect on some of the more vulnerable people in Canadian communities will be hard to ignore.
As well as lacking mobility, many seniors have been slow to adapt to handling their affairs online. For them, the transition will prove to be a challenge. And rising postal rates will have a big impact on small businesses that rely on snail mail.
Moreover, the mailman at the door is one of the few vestiges left of a world where services were provided at the door by real people, in the flesh.
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Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli announced Wednesday that forward Nathan Horton will miss the entire Stanley Cup playoffs due to his concussion.
Horton suffered his second concussion in a seven-month span in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 22 and has missed the last 36 games.
Chiarelli held a press conference at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington where the Bruins have been practicing for their upcoming quarterfinals series against the Washington Capitals. He said that it wasn't in the best interest of Horton to have him thinking and working to return during the playoffs.
Horton would have a mix of good and bad days and according to Chiarelli up until two weeks ago he was confident that he could return.
Chiarelli said that Horton's concussion suffered during Game 3 of last year's Stanley Cup final is not connected to his current one and he is confident he'll be able to return next season.
The 26-year-old played in a career-low 46 games with 17 goals and 15 assists in his second year with the Bruins.
Horton is the second Bruin in the last two seasons to have his season end with a concussion as center Marc Savard shut down in February of 2010 after he was diagnosed with his second in a 10-month span.
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