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Skip to comments.8,733,461: Workers on Federal 'Disability' Exceed Population of New York City
Posted on 07/02/2012 3:10:42 PM PDT by Hojczyk
A record of 8,733,461 workers took federal disability insurance payments in June 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. That was up from 8,707,185 in May.
There has been a dramatic shrinkage in the United States over the past 20 years in the number of workers actually employed and earning paychecks per worker who is not employed and is taking federal disability insurance payments.
n June 1992, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 118,419,000 people employed in the United States, and, according to the Social Security Administration, there were 3,334,333 workers taking federal disability payments. That equaled about 1 person taking disability payments for each 35.5 people actually working.
When President Barack Obama was inaugurated in January 2009, there were 142,187,000 people employed and 7,442,377 workers taking federal disability payments. That equaled about 1 person taking disability payments for each 19.1 people actually working.
n May of this year, there were 142,287,000 people employed, and 8,707,185 workers taking federal disability payments. That equaled 1 worker taking disability payments for each 16.3 people working.
The federal disability payments made to the record 8,733,461 workers in June averaged $1,111.42.
To be eligible for federal disability insurance payments, a person must have worked long enough to have qualified for the benefits and must also meet the Social Security Administrations definition of disabled.
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I think the eligibility is not that strict.....I know some guy who got this two kids
on it...they could not be more than 25..
They are gonna get their freebies any way they can. Over 2 years of unemployment isn't enough.
I do think that we have to take into account the aging population and the toll that the war has taken on our veterans.
They must not be putting any type of restrictions on disability these days. There is no way this many people should be on disability. It sounds like just another welfare program. I really hope you cannot get both but I would not be surprised. These folks eat better than my family does and don't have to do anything but just go sign up to loot us.
Well at least they aren't unemployed....
To receive S.S. disability, you generally have had to work and pay in under S.S. for at least 40 quarters (10 years). Are you thinking of S.S.I.? A whole nother animal, you don't have to have paid in a cent to get that.
this means they are paying out $116.5 BILLION a year for 'disabled' federal employees
we only spend just under $700 billion for the entire military budget... that's only 6 times more... for people actually doing the job
"Disabilty" is the New Welfare.
I know of a certain individual who moved down here to Florida from New York City - he was a cop (retired), did his 20 yr.
Said he has a bad back & knees so therefore collects SSI disability.
Now - While collecting all this he managed to put himself through the police academy here and works part-time as a Sheriff's deputy in Suwannee County.
I call it fraud. I've thought of turning him in.
Back in the early 70s, I worked for a year and a half as a Social Security claims rep.
At that time, Social Security Disability was probably the most difficult process of any. Just about every one was refused at the first try. You had to be really, really in bad shape.
Just about zero were approved on reconsideration. Most who were approved were done so by an administrative law judge.
I guess it could have changed but I still bet it is not that easy. I will say that those who had an attorney had a much better chance of being approved. They knew exactly what to do and what they were looking for.
I'll get over that in time for the November elections, but it may very well go permanent after that.
We have a close friend on it, under 60 years of age, who has a form of dementia - not Alzheimers, but similar. We helped her with the process of applying for Social Security Disability. Not easy. Lots of hoops to jump through.
The spike is probably due in part to people who have lost their jobs and who could have qualified previously but decided for one reason or another that it was better to work than go on the dole. But when you are disabled, can't find any job and you are under 62, an option is Social Security Disability.
Another contributing factor also has to be the climb in obesity rates.
One thing I do remember is they didn't much care what the Dr. said. There were specific items the state agency checked for.
Disability is the new welfare. After their unemployment runs out, million have applied for disability.
Fraud, of course, is rampant.
Food stamps and disability: two programs, IMHO, that need major cuts. And tightened down eligibility.
We have become a welfare nation. SSI has become the natural follow-on to 99 weeks of UI. We have the Federal Government promoting "Food Stamp Parties". We have free "ObamaPhones". SNAP and TANF fill welfare recipients debit cards. TANF can buy beer and cigarettes. Child Medicaid (SCHIP) provides healthcare for adults aged 18 - 26.
Is it any wonder we are running one trillion dollar budget deficits?
We must roll this back.
January 2009:
142,187,000 employed
7,442,377 on disability
31,983,716 on food stamps
Latest Data 2012:
142,287,000 employed
8,707,185 on disability
46,187,429 on food stamps
100,000 more employed
1,264,808 more on disability
14,203,713 more on food stamps
Food stamps on on track to cost $75 BILLION this fiscal year.
I realize with food stamps there is some double counting, since poor employed people and those on disability can qualify for food stamps.
Does this include VA or not?
I want to see the names of these disability people posted online. Especially those who are getting disability checks for mental illness. Around here we call those checks 'crazy checks'. I want to know if I have neighbors who are collecting crazy checks.
Disability, welfare cash, food stamps, public housing and WIC.
The end of these programs is going to be a catastrophe for those who haven't the knowledge to realize they are only slightly better off than slaves by accepting them as a way of life.
And that you should do.
I think the most fraud are the families with dependent children. I can understand it in a way as we want to make sure children are taken care of.
The problem is the vast amount of those drawing it have a "boyfriend" who is the child's father but they claim they cannot find. In fact they often live together. That is pretty much the standard situation for them.
On the other hand I have a relative who qualified for disability for mental problems. He had just about hit bottom and was literally living in a tent in the woods. He was ashamed to file for disability as he had worked for most of his life and at good jobs. Finally a cousin simply told him he would have to file.
Social security sent him to a half quack psychologist who spent little time with him and reported some minor problems. When he was turned down he went through all the loops and then went before an administrative law judge. Before the judge ruled the guy asked if he could see a real psychiatrist. The judge agreed to do so and this time the psychiatrist state that among other things he was suffering from "major depression" and listed the severity in several areas which were above what it took to. and he got the disability.
I personally know what this guy has gone through and can see why he is suffering from major depression. Now a person driving by might see him doing light work such as mowing his yard or picking up trash in the yard and think he looks fine. However if one put him into a regular job with regular hours he would never be able to do it. So you can't always tell just by looking.
So is Medicaid.
So is Federal employment. With the highest percentage in D.C.
It allows them to also keep their Medicare coverage which for many disabled due to chronic health issues is a must. The worker may work once a week and develop a pressure sore and be out three months but they would be considered employed right?
My wife is disabled and has been for 27 years this Labor Day. Her disability is highly obvious as she is quad. I have been on disability 18 years and no it was not easy to get my claim approved even with two of their examiners saying I could never hold a job again. If my neighbor saw me and didn't know me yea they might say I was able to hold a job. That is the key here being able to medically or mentally hold employment. Mentally I can't but I do not have a mental illness. I have severe Vestibular {Inner Ear} and sensory processing issues. I can function within my home and tolerate some shopping etc. I am also my wife's sole caregiver. If certain sensory stresses are around me I can go into what I call a brain fog. I also will seizure in my upper torso. But I look as healthy as can be.
Another person may be disabled and even have license plates for handicapped parking. That person might walk out of the vehicle and look OK. They may also have serious heart related issues like my cousin does.
Most persons are not on SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance but rather SSI which the qualifications are much lower and some who applied for SSDI will draw it till disability is determined or even afterward if they have minor kids. As for me? I drew SSI at first. When my disability was approved {second try no lawyer} I had to pay back all previous SSI payments before I saw my SSDI check. I draw a little over $800 a month. My wife a little over $600 a month.
Would I go back to work again if I could? Yea I like money LOL. But what I have though not life threatening is also not curable and somewhat limited in treatment effectiveness. It's a condition I was born with and lived with. I even passed my Navy and Army physicals and did a 4yr active Navy and a year Army NG stint.. But at age 37 the condition became disabling in a matter of a few short months. There is a lot more to what qualifies as a disability than a person simply being able to get up and move around.
I'm not worried about a neighbor mowing his yard. I want to know whether or not my neighbor has been deemed mentally unstable.
when you HAVE to do something, surprising how you can get it done....
hey, offer me a nice SS check early because I have severe osteo and degenerative disc disease, and I'd run with it....but I need to keep working to pay bills...
Federal Employees owe $3.4 BILLION dollars in back taxes! (click to read article)
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Did anyone expect the 10-minute TV interview by Fox News host Bill O'Reilly with President Barack Obama last Sunday, before the Super Bowl, could come out any other way than it did ?
Mr. O'Reilly probably knew that President Obama would not honestly answer the questions concerning the health care law, the attack on Benghazi, and claims that the IRS targeted conservative groups.
President Obama was masterful with his responses, skirting around the questions and not giving Mr. O'Reilly truthful and honest answers.
Like two prize fighters in the boxing ring, both men verbally jabbed at each other, with neither one coming out as the winner. This same scenario has happened before, and if President Obama grants Bill O'Reilly another interview in the future, it will happen again.
-- David M. Levin,
Some institutions are moved to higher moral ground
Lately, there have been a lot of headlines highlighting the financial risks of the "carbon bubble" (e.g., op-ed, "We need to rescue capital from carbon asset risk," Dec. 1, 2013).
This reflects a growing sense of "stranded assets" in which the fossil fuel industry, due to absolute biological necessity, will be forced to abandon the bulk of its known carbon reserves. Investment concerns are not only being voiced by environmental groups, and Al Gore, for that matter. No one less than the president of the World Bank, institutions such as Standard & Poor's and Deutsche Bank, and many others are clanging the alarm bells.
Indeed, more and more religious institutions, cities and foundations — as they did in the 1980s with respect to the anti-apartheid movement — are joining in the call for investors and stakeholders to divest from corporations most responsible for climate change. However, they are doing so not because of prospective financial collapse in conventional energy, although that is a factor.
When all the joy and wonder in life hang in the balance, given the science that supports future biological implosion as it relates to unfettered climate change, the institutions are standing on fairly solid moral ground. When the political and legislative "market," so to speak, has become so effectively cornered by fossil-fuel companies, divestment becomes an attractive option for institutions seeking to keep faith with their core mission and values.
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Through her independent sense of inquiry, investigation and transparency, Ms. Butler holds our local government and administration more accountable to the public. Her thoughtful, independent voice contributes constructively to the public debate of local issues and to the spirit of checks and balances in our municipal government.
Her work as a member of the municipal council centers around keeping Princeton safe, attractive and well-maintained, and keeping costs contained. Having worked with her, I realize that she expects the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency of all of those who serve the public, including herself.
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From our immediate families to a neighbor, coworker or friend, too many of us have been touched to some degree by heart disease. It affects individuals of any age and takes an emotional, physical and financial toll.
In a show of solidarity, I encourage South Jersey to join the national effort to raise awareness as part of American Heart Month.
Tens of thousands of women die each year from heart disease. Talking about the disease, adopting healthy life practices and getting proper preventative screenings can help reduce that number. These efforts are important for every woman, but those between the ages 40 and 60 are at particular risk.
From public awareness activities across our region to free blood pressure screenings sponsored by local health providers, taking action can save lives.
More information about "Go Red for Women" is available at goredforwomen.org. I hope readers will join me in wearing red in support of the women in our lives and those fighting heart disease across the country.
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The letter "Pristine Pinelands, but at what cost?" (Jan. 31) is missing some keys facts about the proposed South Jersey Gas pipeline through the Pinelands. The Pinelands Commission rejected the proposal because it violated the Pinelands Act's protective standards. The project would have opened up a Pandora's box and set a dangerous precedent.
The project did not start in Pennsylvania. Rather it would have tied into an existing pipeline outside Millville, to carry gas to the BL England power plant. The purpose was to convert that plant from a coal facility that runs less than 40 days a year to a gas plant running year round, creating more air pollution.
South Jersey Gas ratepayers would have paid more than $50 million to finance the pipeline, even though it was being proposed to supply the BL England plant, not residential use.
Increasing our dependence on natural gas is foolish in the long run. New England is currently over-dependent on the fuel source, as it provides more than 50 percent of the region's electricity. During cold spells last winter, prices skyrocketed to as much as eight times higher than normal. We do not want to recreate this in New Jersey.
As reported by The New York Times last week, drill sites, and therefore supply, are also vulnerable to cold weather. Gas production has been affected in Pennsylvania by the cold temperatures through power outages and frozen piping.
We are glad the Pinelands Commission upheld the Pinelands Act and rejected this project. Now we need to move forward with demand-response, energy efficiency and other clean-energy technologies that drive down costs for consumers while better protecting our environment.
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MADISON - The Forest County Potawatomi Community has applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for authorization to administer water quality standards under the federal Clean Water Act.
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Points of view shared on proposed zoning draft for Town of Terry
March 19 meeting will address measure
By Kay Johnson
It begins with a list of 13 reasons explaining the purpose behind zoning, including lessening congestion in the streets, promoting safety from fire, panic and other dangers and preventing overcrowding of land. It ends with example copies of Terry's proposed zoning permit, notice of appeal and application for amendment to zoning ordinance.
The 50-plus-page zoning ordinance draft for Terry has been completed and is now up for public comment. A March 19, 7 p.m. meeting at Terry Town Hall has been scheduled allowing Terry residents and business owners an opportunity to comment on the proposal.
The earliest the proposed zoning ordinance can be adopted is June — that's with no revision hang-ups. Barring any changes made to the current draft, the Town Council could conduct a first reading of the proposed zoning ordinance draft in April, a second reading would be conducted in May, and after 30 days from the second reading the measure would become effective, according to Town Clerk Lynn Strasheim.
"It won't be adopted that evening," explained Elden Netzer, referring to the March 19 public hearing.
As a former town councilman who has served on the three-member Zoning Commission since it's inception in 2011, Netzer sees adopting the zoning ordinance as a protective measure for Terry.
"If we do get an influx of people, we're going to have to control it in some way," Netzer said. Noting Terry's prime positioning with the railroad, state highway 253 and neighboring Interstate 94, Netzer sees Terry's potential for growth as a viable possibility.
"We don't want to stop growth. We just want it in an orderly fashion," he added.
Fellow Zoning Commission member Heather Carter agreed. "If not zoned there's a chance of losing Terry's small little quaint way."
It isn't about which trees can be planted in yards or what colors can be painted on the outside of homes, Netzer said. Instead it ensures that homes and garages won't be built in the right-of-ways of alleys, prevents companies from developing industrial-like businesses on empty lots located in Terry's residential area and addresses concerns of junk vehicle collections littering Terry's neighborhoods.
But as a self-proclaimed "point man" of opposing zoning in Terry, Bob van der Valk says several people have asked him to challenge the proposed zoning measure.
"They are afraid to speak up," van der Valk said.
He calls the zoning ordinance a plain and simple power-grab by a few intended "to keep the town from changing."
He recalled recent instances where newcomers were told their horses and chickens were not allowed in Terry.
"We've chased away three different families for ordinances that didn't exist," van der Valk said of the actions of current local leadership. "That's not welcoming people. That's just wrong."
Pointing to Terry's steady population decrease in the past several decades, van der Valk questions the need for zoning in Terry.
"We're going backwards," he said. "We're not Forsyth; we're not booming."
van der Valk, who is a newcomer to Terry after moving here in 2009, points to one portion of the zoning ordinance draft that he calls draconian in nature.
It reads: "1. Violation of the provisions of this title or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with the grant of variances or conditional uses or any of the requirements for conditions imposed by the city council, shall constitute a misdemeanor.
Any person who violates this title or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense and be punishable as such."
"Our property rights are being taken away," van der Valk said.
Town councilman Clinton Rakes disagrees. The zoning draft isn't intended to take away property rights but ensure all property owners' rights are respected.
"Your neighbor has rights too," Rakes said.
The zoning ordinance draft also states its purpose is to: Protect and maintain property values, preserve and develop the economic base of the community and encourage provision of affordable housing for families of all income levels.
The draft explains the process of obtaining a zoning permit from a zoning officer before any building or structure may be erected, placed, moved, expanded or structurally altered. A zoning map, outlining residential from business areas, among other areas is also included. Definitions of words are provided, including: adult bookstore, animal shelter, automobile wrecking, bed and breakfast, boarding house, building, home occupation, livestock, lot, corner, lot lines and modular home, among others.
The duties of a zoning officer and zoning commission are outlined. Reviewing and issuing a zoning permit is explained. Conditional use requirements are listed, as well as procedures for variance requests and requirements for governing granting of variances. A fee summary for zoning permit, conditional use permit, change of zone and variance are listed. The process of explaining how to file a complaint and the penalties of such complaints are outlined.
The zoning ordinance draft is available online at www.townofterry.com. Copies of the zoning draft can be viewed and picked up at Terry Town Hall and the Prairie County Library. A nominal fee may be required.
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The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show is filling the Portland Expo Center this weekend, with seminars, contests and a whopping 675 vendors. The show covers the wild world of hunting, fishing and outdoor adventuring of all sorts. If you fall into this broad category of "sportsmen," a fine group of rugged outdoor enthusiasts, there's plenty to look forward to, no matter what wild activity you're looking to do.
If you want to: Teach your kids how to fish
See: The Free Kids' Trout Pond
Kids 12 and under can try their hand at catching a live trout (to keep or release) in the warmth and safety of the Expo Center at the Free Kids' Trout Pond. You know what they say: Teach your kids to fish, and they can feed themselves from now on.
See: Camp cooking demonstrations
There are demonstrations held all day, every day, that give you tips to eat in the wild. From Dutch ovens, to butchering big game to making camp pizza, there's plenty to satiate your appetite.
If you want to: Show off your taxidermy
See: The Head & Horns competition
The 2014 Head and Horns competition will attract upwards of 200 heads and horn/antler sheds from hunters around the region. Awards will be given in categories according to method of harvest: rifle, archery and black powder.
If you want to: Catch a feisty steelhead
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A new feature of the show, the Indoor Steelhead River is a mock river (complete with rocks, brush and two guys standing knee-deep in the middle of it) that will be used by guides and staff to give tips on reading waters in pursuit of steelhead.
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Outdoor Briefs
Learn how to manage your woodlot
WASHINGTONVILLE – The Central Susquehanna Woodland Owners Association will sponsor a program called "Small Woodlot Management (Backyard Forestry)" at 1:30 p.m. today at the PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Road.
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I like my woods. Should I leave them alone, or should I manage them?" If you are considering that critical question and would appreciate some expert insight, join state service forester Robert "Marty" Martynowych to learn how to manage small woodlots, as well as principles that can be applied to any size property.
In the outdoor program, Martynowych will cover how to attract the wildlife you would like to see, how to enhance native plants and trees already present in the woods, and how to control non-native, invasive nightmares such as multiflora rose.
Participants also will learn what products can be harvested from small woodlots and factors to consider for harvests in small woodlots.
For more information, call Henry Williams at 458-0157.
Information about and directions to the Montour Preserve can be found at www.pplpreserves.com/preserves/montour.
Take a hike with regional club
The Otzinachson Regional Group of the Sierra Club and the Edward Abbey Hiking Society will hold a number of hikes throughout the region.
They are open to the public, but hikers should contact the hike leader prior to the event. Participants are advised to bring lunch and water on every hike.
Hikes will be held:
Today – Second annual Otz in the Park, R.B. Winter State Park, Union County. A casual get-together for Sierra Club members, friends and family, featuring easy hiking around the park, refreshments, conversation and a presentation by John Childe, attorney for the Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation. Hikers should meet at Pavilion 1 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone else should meet at Pavilion 1 at 1:30 p.m. Festivities last until 4. For more information, email Nicole Faraguna at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday – Hunter Mountain, Catskills, N.Y., 4 miles, moderate. Meet in back of Wegmans in Williamsport at 6 a.m. Trip is 4.5 hours each way, but we'll share driving. Bring lunch and water. We will stop for dinner in Woodstock after the hike. Leader: Richard Sahn, 435-2401, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sept. 21 – Sones Pond and Haystacks, Loyalsock Trail, Sullivan County, 6.5 miles, easy to moderate. We will hike the Loyalsock Trail from Sones Pond to the end of the LT on Route 220 via the Haystacks. Meet 8:30 am at the McDonald's in Hughesville. Leader: Roy Fontaine 220-4707.
- Sept. 28 – Rider Park, Lycoming County, 6.2 miles, easy to moderate. We will walk a figure-eight loop centered around the parking lot. Beginning hikers or hikers with children can bail after only 2 miles. Rider Park is a real gem and a good place to see migratory song birds. Meet on Warrensville Road next to Loyalsock Creek just beyond the Interstate 180 overpass over Warrensville Road at 8:30 a.m. or 8:45 a.m. at the parking area 1.6 miles up Calebs Creek Road. We should be done by noon. Leader: Roy Fontaine 220-4707.
Sept. 29 – Mid State Trail, Ravensburg State Park to Pine Road, Clinton County, 11 miles, strenuous. We begin our hike near Sand Spring Run and head north through Ravensburg State Park, hiking a portion of the native Americans' historic Great Island Path before climbing to the spectacular vista at Round Top. Meet at Lewisburg Post Office at 8:30 a.m. or the Ravensburg park office along Route 880 at 9:15. Leader: Paul Shaw, 717-215-8339; firstname.lastname@example.com.
Oct. 5 – Golden Eagle Trail, Lycoming County, 9 miles, moderate to strenuous. One of the best hikes in PA with excellent views. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at the Sovereign Bank parking lot, Southern Avenue between Market and Hastings Streets (Route 15) in South Williamsport or at the trail parking lot along Route 414 at 8:50 a.m. Leader: Roy Fontaine, 220-4707.
Oct. 6 – R.B. Winter State Park and Bald Eagle State Forest, Union County, 12 miles, strenuous. We'll hike a variety of trails to make a 12-mile loop. Meet at the parking lot at the breast of the dam along Route 192 at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Joe Rebar, 259-0134.
Celebrate butterflies and caterpillars
WASHINGTONVILLE – An annual celebration of butterflies will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at PPL's Montour Environmental Preserve. Activities will begin with a program by Folk's Butterfly Farm.
Sponsored by the Central Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, the free program will include a tour of a butterfly's life cycle and live caterpillars and butterflies. Then, participants will tag and release some monarch butterflies and end the afternoon with a craft for the kids.
Meet at the Montour Environmental Education Center. For directions, visit www.pplpreserves.com, select "Montour" and then click on "Contacts and Directions." For more information, contact the preserve at 437-3131 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Public invited to fishing, kayak demo and picnic
The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a public meeting and demonstration on Sept. 11 at the Montoursville boat launch at the south end of Mill Street.
A picnic will begin at 5:30 p.m. with attendees bringing their own main dishes. After the meal, a demonstration of kayaks, paddling and fishing techniques will be held and the group will have a chance to try them out.
A short meeting will follow, including discussion of upcoming meeting topics, projects, recap of this summer's unassessed waters survey results and, no doubt, some fishing stories.
Group organizes tour of sewer system
HUGHESVILLE – The Muncy Creek Watershed Association will provide a walking tour of the Hughesville sewer system at 10 a.m. Sept. 12. It is open to the public.
For directions, call Chalmer at 546-5548 or Ashley at 584-5227.
Enjoy campfire tales at PPL preserve
WASHINGTONVILLE – Gather around the campfire at the West Branch Group Camp Area at 7 p.m. Saturday with PPL Senior Naturalist Jon Beam. Listen to tales of mystery and humor, of people and animals.
You'll hear folk tales and tall tales from around the world as we continue the age-old tradition of storytelling. Bring a folding chair or blanket. You're welcome to bring marshmallows. If the weather does not cooperate, we will meet in the Environmental Education Center.
To reach the West Branch Campground from Route 44 in Exchange, turn onto Muncy-Exchange Road and proceed about 2 miles. Turn right onto the gated, gravel road across from Betz Road and follow it to the parking area near the end.
For more information, contact the preserve at 437-3131 or email@example.com.
Try your hand at bow fishing
MILLERSTOWN – A bow fish tournament will be held from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday at the Millerstown Area Community Park, 110 W. Juniata Parkway. Weigh-in is at 10 a.m.
Anglers must register by Friday. Payout fees include biggest lunker, common carp, common carp overall weight, biggest catfish and quillback.
For more information, contact Bill Beck at 717-636-0063 or email@example.com or Will Benner at 717-579-9184 or email@example.com.
Sportsman's expo, gun show planned
MILLERSTOWN – The Millerstown Recreational and Park Committee is sponsoring an Outdoor Sportsman's Expo and Gun Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Millerstown Area Community Park, 110 W. Juniata Parkway, in Perry County.
All proceeds from the event will to used to continue to develop and maintain the 44-acre park along the Juniata River.
Many events are being held in conjunction with the show, including a statewide bow fish tournament, a National Wildlife Turkey Federation non-sanctioned open turkey call competition and a "swap meet."
The turkey call competition will be judged on putt, yelp, kee-kee/whistle and callers best call. Registration fees apply for seniors and juniors and will be $5 higher on the day of the event.
For more information, or to register in advance, contact Sherman "Arch" Hostler at 717-557-4427 or email@example.com.
Vendors of guns, ammo, hunting, fishing, archery, trapping, camping/RV, artists, taxidermists, outdoor photography, boating, ATV, wildlife, etc., may purchase tent space or outdoor space by calling Willard Benner at 717-579-9184.
An admission fee will be charged, but people 10 and under and U.S. military service personnel will be free.
Free event celebrates Pennsylvania's forests
UNIVERSITY PARK – Those interested in woodlands, trees, wildlife and other aspects of nature will come together next month on Penn State's University Park campus for Pennsylvania Forest Fest, a celebration of the state's vast forestlands.
The free public event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 in and around the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, part of The Arboretum at Penn State, on the corner of Bigler Road and Park Avenue.
"This year's event is focused on the diversity of amenities and resources we obtain from Pennsylvania's forests," said co-organizer Sanford Smith, natural resources and youth extension specialist and senior lecturer in forest resources. "We'll have a wide variety of exhibits, demonstrations, live music, tours and food for everyone. It's a great opportunity to learn about the management, enjoyment and conservation of our forests."
Forest Fest will feature woodlot and birding walks, interactive children's activities, and educational exhibits. Live demonstrations will include "Raptor Power" by staff from Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and "Bugling for 100 Years: Our Celebration of Elk in Pennsylvania." Music will be performed by Hannah Bingman, Grain and Van Wagner.
To learn more, visit ecosystems.psu.edu.
Ladies, learn how to fly fish
BELLEFONTE – The state Fish and Boat Commission is offering an introduction to fly fishing program just for women. It will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Fisherman's Paradise, 1150 Spring Creek Road.
The free program is designed for ages 8 years and older who are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment, knot tying, casting techniques and on-water skills. It is the perfect opportunity to learn fly fishing basics and meet other ladies interested in fly fishing.
No fishing license is required. The commission will provide a fly fishing goodie bag and all equipment.
Advance registration is required, as space is limited. Visit www.takemefishingpa.com for more information or to register.
For more information, contact Amidea Daniel at 814-359-5127 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Learn about hummingbirds
The Lycoming Audubon Society will present "Autumn Jewels: Vagrant Western Hummingbirds" during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the James V. Brown Library's Lowry Room.
Wayne Laubscher, a hummingbird bander and avid birder, will present the free program, which includes photos and information about Pennsylvania's endemic hummingbird, the ruby-throated. It also will explore the recently recognized phenomenon of western hummingbirds coming east in the fall and winter and in some cases, overwintering in the state. The extraordinary and unprecendented hummingbird event that occurred this past fall and winter 2012-13 will be discussed in detail.
A chapter meeting begins at 6 p.m. It also is open to the public.
Check out the butterflies
ALLENWOOD – The butterfly house at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland has opened and will be available through Oct. 31.
See nearly 300 butterflies in the native butterfly greenhouse. Walk among flowering perennials, talk with butterfly field guides, view a chrysalis box with pinned chrysalis and listen to music.
The exhibit is wheelchair accessible and is included with Reptiland admission.
For more information, visit www.Reptiland.com.
Outdoor show planned again in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG – The Great American Outdoor Show will be held Feb. 1-9 at the state Farm Show Complex.
For more information, visit www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org.
Outdoor events sought
Do you have a meeting or outdoor event you'd like to publicize in the Sun-Gazette?
Announcements must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the date of the event, preferably earlier.
Information and news releases may be:
Mailed to Outdoor editor, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 252 W. Fourth St., Williamsport PA 17701
Emailed to email@example.com
Dropped off at the Sun-Gazette office, 252 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
Submitted through the Outdoor section of the Virtual Newsroom on the paper's website, www.sungazette.com.
All submissions must contain the name, telephone number and, if available, email address of a contact person.
News releases submitted in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.
Photographs by area residents of trophy fish or game animals or other interesting outdoor occurrences also will be considered. Digital photos may be sent by email.
Hard-copy glossy prints, negatives or slides may be dropped off or mailed. Polaroid prints typically cannot be reprinted in the newspaper.
Only photos sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope will be returned.
Announcements published in the "Outdoor Briefs" section will print in chronological order as space permits.
The Outdoors section is published weekly on Sundays, but it goes to print early on Wednesday mornings.
Therefore, all information for publication on any given Sunday must be submitted by noon on the Monday prior.
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How is Syracuse University's choice to play USC and Notre Dame at the Meadowlands a boost for anyone but Daryl Gross (resume) and the school (money)? Any benefit is going to Downstate, not the local economy. It sure would be nice to have the community that has supported the program through the tough years reap some type of reward.
I suppose the fact that SU will let fans "opt" out of those games and save some money is the reward. The local hotels/motels, restaurants and other businesses must be wringing their hands with glee that all those dollars are going south. Those of us who were here for those big games against Nebraska, Penn State, Miami and West Virginia know the talk of big exposure and national TV being better there are bunk.
It was ironic this story ran the same day that Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney was talking about cutting jobs and asking an appeals court to force Citigroup to release funds for Destiny construction because our local economy needs the work and money. Hey, Joanie, how about getting the court to force SU into supporting Central New York and the city of Syracuse?
Douglass Selover
Why take 'New York's team' to play in New Jersey?
To the Editor:
During Daryl Gross's announcement of the "home" games to be played at the new Meadowlands stadium, he stated that, "It has to do with us being, once again, New York's college team." I know Daryl came from California, but I would like him to explain how playing three high-profile games in New Jersey will make SU the "New York college team"?
This is a slap in the face to the loyal hometown fans who have supported this team year after bad year. Now that they may turn the program around and play some big name out-of-conference teams, he wants us to travel five hours, spend a night in a hotel and I am sure pay more for a ticket to go to a home game.
Only SU would thank its fans like this!
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- Wedding is at 3:00, reception at 5:00
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MUSKEGON, MI – Dean Allen Dilts Sr. has pleaded no contest to holding a handcuffed Sullivan Township couple at gunpoint in their home after gaining entry by impersonating a police officer.
Dilts, 48, of Moorland Township, pleaded as charged this week to first-degree home invasion, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and being a fourth-time habitual offender. Muskegon County Circuit Judge Timothy G. Hicks scheduled sentencing for June 24.
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt but results in conviction and is treated as a guilty plea at sentencing.
The motive for the crime still isn't entirely clear to authorities.
Dilts didn't know the couple whose home he invaded, although they were buying the property on land contract from Dilts' brother, according to Muskegon County Senior Assistant Prosecutor Raymond J. Kostrzewa. Kostrzewa said two power tools were later found to be missing from the home, which was under renovation.
Police said Dilts arrived around 1:24 a.m. Sept. 16, 2012, at the door of a home in the 3000 block of Ensley Road wearing a baseball hat with "POLICE" written on the front. He identified himself as a police officer and said he had a search warrant to enter the home. The homeowner let him in, believing he was an actual police officer.
He allegedly asked the homeowner if a man, later identified as Dilts' brother, was there. When the homeowner told Dilts the man wasn't there, Dilts allegedly ordered the homeowner and a woman in the house into the basement.
Dilts then ordered the couple to put handcuffs on and held the two at gunpoint, police said. At some point, the woman saw an opportunity to run from the downstairs to the main level of the home and locked the door behind her.
Dilts fled, but police arrested him the next day.
Dilts has an extensive, serious prior criminal record, including Newaygo County convictions of manslaughter and armed robbery. He had been out of prison only about a month before last September's home invasion.
According to the Michigan Department of Corrections website, he was discharged from prison Aug. 10, 2012, after serving more than eight years for manslaughter with a motor vehicle. He was sentenced in that case in January 2004 following a plea.
First charged as open murder, that case stemmed from the 1999 death of 39-year-old Carol Jeanette Smith in the murky waters of the Muskegon River about seven miles north of Grant. Dilts initially told police that Smith was driving and lost control, but later investigation found that to be false.
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Brunch on a lazy Sunday morning is one of the meals that I always look forward to. Today the weather has considerably cooled down to the low 60s which I prefer over the 90 – 100F temperatures we had a couple of days ago.
For these steak and eggs, I used thinly sliced grass fed breakfast steaks cooked 45 seconds per side and used the dry rub from this recipe. The caramelized onions and rosemary gives the sweet potatoes a sweet and aromatic flavor plus the addition of pepitas seeds added a bit of a crunch.
Happy Sunday and Happy Cinco de Mayo to all those celebrating! 🙂
Rosemary Sweet Potato Hash
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- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1½ tbsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp raw pepitas
- ½ tsp aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat convection oven on roast setting at 350F.
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- Roast for 15 mins, stir mixture and roast for 10 more minutes.
- Add the pepitas and aleppo pepper, roast again for 5 minutes so the seeds do not get burned.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bradley David Jahnke, 33, on Monday pleaded guilty in Kent County Circuit Court to using a computer to steal nearly $56,000 from his father by transferring money from his dad's retirement accounts to a credit union, then withdrawing the money.
Jahnke told Kent County Sheriff's Department investigators that he planned to use the money to fund his drug addiction, according to an affidavit signed by Detective Martin Albert.
This is the second time Jahnke has been in trouble for computer-related misdeeds.
In 2009, Jahnke was one of 20 Michigan men arrested following a sting by Michigan State Police and the group Perverted Justice.
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Jahnke pleaded guilty to using a computer and the Internet to commit a crime when he posted messages to a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl but instead was an adult posing as a teen.
Jahnke spent three years behind bars before being released in November of 2012. Six months later the Caledonia man was arrested by police and charged again with illegal use of a computer and larceny.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - UAB's men's basketball team is in the beginning stages of summer workouts and even hosting camps for kids. Former North Carolina star and current NBA/Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough will speak to campers this week.
Meanwhile, UAB has six returning players off last year's team - wing players Robert Williams, Jordan Swing, Preston Purifoy and K.C. Whitaker and forwards Rod Rucker and Fahro Alihodzic. Here's what UAB head coach Jerod Haase said about each player and where they stood heading into next season.
JORDAN SWING (6'6, 200, Sr., 14.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg) - "He's obviously a big time shooter. Just the way last year worked, defenses were really able to key on him. His field goal and 3-point field goal percentage, especially in conference dipped. We need to get is percentages up (46.7, 35.9 3pt). The biggest thing, is I want to get him to continue to understand that he's a big-time player but not just because he can shoot the ball. He can be a very good defender with his length. He can be a very good passer, which he showed at times flirting with a triple-double. His rebounding went from 2-3 rebounds a game to getting double-digit rebounds. He has the ability to be a big, big-time payer, not just a shooter and the more he realizes that role, the more it'll help him."
ROD RUCKER (6'5, 220, Sr., 14.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg) - "He needs to continue to do what he's doing. He grinds and works his tail off. We're going to work with him a lot on being able to face up and shoot from the perimeter and get his percentages up there. The biggest thing is that he needs to be able to set the tone for the team and demand of his teammates the same things he demands of himself. I think he can really assume a leadership role."
FAHRO ALIHODZIC (6'10, 240, Sr., 9.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg) - "Foz has done a great job in the weight room putting on some good weight. He's become more and more explosive. That's a big thing for him, continue to add a little bit of bulk but more important add power and explosion to his game. He did a great job of stepping out to 15 feet and making some shots. He'll need to have a balance of that and of being able to score facing the basket and drawing the big guys out, but also he'll need to score back to the basket against bigger guys."
PRESTON PURIFOY (6'5, 220, Sr., 7.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg) - "Last year was a little bit tough. He was playing multiple positions. At times he was phenomenal. His energy is one thing that I'm going to ask of him because every game, every practice I want him to play with reckless abandon. His play in general was a little bit up and down. As a senior we'll need him to have more consistency. His shooting ability is big because he can play multiple positions. We're going to need for him to be a very good defender, but that's something that will have to be a mindset."
ROBERT WILLIAMS (6'4, 210, Sr., 8.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg) - Rob's a workhorse. He's a confident student-athlete. He's a great kid to have on the team. He's a leader on the team. He shot the ball well from the outside. He's turned himself into a shooter. I know this summer he's going to spend a lot of time in the gym trying to get those percentages higher. Through the offense and personnel of the team, he's going to get open looks. When you talk about a glue guy, you talk about Rob."
K.C. WHITAKER (6'6, 185, RSo., redshirted last year because of injury) - "Right now, still just in a holding pattern. He's still rehabbing his ankle and trying to get that better. Until he's healthy, it's hard. He practiced a little bit throughout the year, but even at that point he wasn't 100 percent, so still more questions than answers."


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Christmas music will fill the city of Sultan on Monday, December 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. during the city's third annual Community Christmas Caroling event.
Members of the community are invited to meet at the Visitor Information Center, 320 Main St. prepared to leave at 6:30 p.m.
After the event, everyone is encouraged to meet again at the Visitor Information Center for cocoa and cookies.
Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.
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Thelma Landry shuffled into the Kenner post office on Williams Boulevard on Wednesday and dropped four birthday cards into the outgoing mail slot, including a belated one for her grandson, Keith, who turned 10 back on Sept. 1.
Although she got to share cake and a birthday dinner with her grandson at a restaurant in Lafayette, where she and other relatives had evacuated for Hurricane Katrina, Landry was adamant about mailing the card to his Marrero home once she returned to Jefferson Parish.
"I put a lot of faith in birthday cards, " Landry said. "I like to receive them, and I like to send them. We always mail birthday cards."
Her birthday greetings, along with tens of thousands of Other pieces of mail, are likely to be delivered soon now that the U.S. Postal Service has resumed partial operations in Jefferson Parish for the first time since Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29. Letter carriers returned to the streets of Jefferson on Tuesday, postal service spokesman Stephen Seewoester said.
Still, limited staffing will make daily deliveries to every residence and business impossible for now.
"At this point, we're just trying to deliver as much as we can as fast as we can, " Seewoester said.
So far, mail is being delivered in portions of Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Belle Chasse, Jean Lafitte, Marrero and Westwego in Jefferson Parish, and in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. Tammany parishes.
"Two days in a row, " shouted Ron Chapoton with a grin as letter carrier Pam Butler walked into his Kenner office and placed a stack of letters on the counter. Chapoton, a financial planner, said his business depends on mail delivery.
"We need to place investments, and clients need to receive distribution checks, " he said. "Some of them are retirees and that's their income."
Butler and other carriers have been given marching orders to avoid homes and businesses that appear unsafe, Kenner postmaster Charles Candilora said. If storm debris prevents delivery, the mail will be returned to the post office and carriers will try again later.
"It's pretty bad out there, " Butler said as she moved swiftly down a line of business on Williams Boulevard. "A lot of trees down, a lot of power lines down and a lot of refrigerators. And it doesn't smell good at all. You kind of need a gas mask."
Carriers also will hold on to mail for houses or businesses where it appears residents have not returned from evacuation, Candilora said.
Mail service for customers and displaced residents who filled out change-of-address forms won't be restored to theirr original address until they notify the postal service that they are back, spokeswoman Darla Stafford said.
"Until a change-of-address order is canceled, mail won't be delivered to the permanent address, " said Stafford, who added that residents shouldn't worry about filing multiple forms. "Our system will supercede prior changes and go to the most recent address on file."
For people still displaced, it takes seven to 10 days after they complete a change form for their mail to catch up with them.
Mail service in New Orleans and St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes has not been restored due to safety issues, Seewoester said.
But postal officials were able to save almost 1 million pieces of mail thanks to steps taken before Katrina arrived, said Tony Ruda, the Postal Service's recovery manager. All inbound mail was diverted away from the processing and distribution center in New Orleans to other sites, primarily in Houston. Postal employees in the New Orleans processing center also moved all in-house mail awaiting delivery to an upper floor to save it from flooding, Ruda said.
"We have since gone back in several times, removed all the mail from the New Orleans plant, processed that mail in Houston and sent it on to Baton Rouge" for later distribution, Ruda said.
By next week, Ruda said the Postal Service plans to have set up temporary sites to hand out mail to residents living in the devastated areas such as St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. There, normal postal operations won't resume for weeks or months.
Displaced postal employees from those areas have found their way to the Jefferson Parish mail stations, Candilora said. Although the two Kenner post offices are up to about 75 percent of their normal staffing levels, many of the employees there usually work out of the New Orleans offices, he said.
Only one third of the staff is back at the 17th Street post office in Metairie, which services zip codes 70002, 70005 and 70006. Letter carriers are staggering the routes, meaning customers may receive mail only every other
day for now, Candilora said.
Still, residents have seemed overjoyed to receive mail, even on such an irregular schedule. Letter carrier John Brehm said he's seen smiles, laughter and
even a few tears.
"It's like things are getting back to normal, " he said.
After hearing the metal flap on her mail slot clang shut, Lena Morina, 70, rushed to the door to catch Brehm and ask him to take some of her outgoing
bill payments.
"It's so great to see a mailman, " Morina gushed. "The garbage man passed by here this morning for the first time in three weeks. We were glad to see him too."
For more information, residents can go to the United States Postal Service website at www.usps.com or call (800) ASK-USPS.


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In a scene from Kenny Wayne Shepherd's recent "10 Days Out: Blues From the Backroads" CD/DVD, he attends a barbecue with his blues collaborators. It's easy to pick out the Shreveport guitarist: He's the twenty-something white guy surrounded by black men triple his age.
"That's been the story of my career, " Shepherd said recently. "I'm always the guy that sticks out like a sore thumb. It's a very familiar position for me."
But never before has Shepherd sounded so at home amongst his unlikely peers as on "10 Days Out: Blues From the Backroads" (Reprise Records). From initial concept to choice of artists and songs to production and final performances, Shepherd and his collaborators are cast in a most flattering light.
His current tour, stopping tonight at the House of Blues, is an extension of the idea. Shepherd and his band are joined by Louisiana guitarists Bryan Lee and Buddy Flett, former Howlin' Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, former Muddy Waters pianist Pinetop Perkins and Chris Layton, the drummer from Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble.
In the mid-'90s, Shepherd emerged alongside Jonny Lang in a class of young white blues guitar prodigies. He signed with a major label and churned out a succession of sturdy, if somewhat generic, blues-rock albums. His songwriting often fell short of his guitar prowess.
But he has grown over the years. At 29, he now lives in Los Angeles, is married and no longer drinks alcohol. He also found a mentor in producer and former Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison.
Harrison shepherded the "10 Days Out" project. As the title suggests, Shepherd, Harrison and their crew spent 10 consecutive days in June 2004 on the road, recording blues musicians on their home turf. The trip stretched from New Orleans to a final concert at Blue Heaven Studios, a converted church in Salinas, Kan.
Shepherd sought out lesser-known players, rather than blues celebrities.
"That was the obvious route to take, " he said. "At one point, somebody said, 'Think of your favorite blues players and we'll do a super recording session.' And I was like, 'No, that's so predictable.' I wanted to put (lesser known musicians) on a project with legends, because these guys deserve to be legends. Elevate them to that status."
He generally selected songs written by those artists, so they could collect songwriting royalties. (A portion of CD proceeds also benefits the Music Makers Relief Foundation.) Under Harrison's supervision, the sound is consistently robust, despite recording on the fly in a wide range of settings.
The opening "Prison Blues" is a bracing dose of Piedmont blues courtesy of acoustic guitarist Cootie Stark and harmonica player/vocalist Neal "Big Daddy" Pattman. Shepherd and Buddy Flett, the longtime guitarist of Shreveport institution the Bluebirds, break out acoustic guitars alongside Leadbelly's north Louisiana grave for a nimble "Honky Tonk." Their tone is rich, their partnership simpatico.
Years ago, longtime Bourbon Street staple Bryan Lee allowed a 13-year-old Shepherd onto the bandstand. "I got turned down by a lot of people, " he said. "People were skeptical for many years; they would just see some kid who wanted to get onstage. Bryan let me play two songs. I played my two, and was getting ready to step down and he was like, 'Don't go anywhere.' I played all night long."
Fifteen years later, Shepherd gladly returned the favor, as he and Lee team up on a scorching "Tina Marie."
Baton Rouge's Henry Gray, the longtime pianist in Howlin' Wolf's band, is reunited with other Wolf alumni for "Red Rooster."
Shepherd also spent a memorable morning with the late Gatemouth Brown to record "Born in Louisiana." In a particularly irascible mood, Brown elaborated on "the white man's" inability to play his music.
"At that point, I respectfully disagreed, " Shepherd said. "He was a very opinionated, hard-headed person sometimes; I mean that in an endearing way. I loved his personality and loved him for who he was. If he wasn't like that, he wouldn't be Gatemouth."
During the recording, Gatemouth halted the band to scold the keyboardist for playing too loud. "He was absolutely right, " Shepherd said. "The keyboard player was off doing his own thing."
B.B. King, who, Shepherd says, "is like a father to me, " is the only marquee bluesman on the disc. Shepherd joined King for a thrilling late-night "The Thrill Is Gone" at a juke joint in King's hometown of Indianola, Miss.
At the final concert at Blue Heaven in Kansas, Pinetop Perkins was the only veteran musician that Shepherd already knew. In a scene on the DVD, the others crack jokes as Shepherd appears tentative, unsure of his place.
"I was in a room full of guys that are my heroes, " he recalled. "At that point, I become a fan. I still remember growing up listening to them playing on Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf records, and playing my guitar along with them and learning all about them.
"So I'm in fan mode, and also wondering what they would think of me. They all knew each other, and all had this history, and I'm the stranger in the room. They're all there because of me, but they don't really know me."
Following the barbecue -- the "drunken chicken" specialty featured a beer can wedged inside the bird -- Shepherd fell in alongside the veterans at an impromptu jam session.
"All of sudden, you could see the looks on their faces, where it all made sense to them and they knew where I was coming from, " he said. "By the end of that, they were slapping me on the back and giving me hugs."
Not surprisingly, "10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads" has generated the most favorable reviews of Shepherd's career.
"Everybody always had an opinion one way or the other about my music, " he said. "I know that you can't please everybody all the time. But it's been refreshing to see how people have reacted to this project. I knew it was a special thing. I'm glad people share my opinion.
"I hope this project gets the recognition it deserves. It's easy for me to say that, because it's more of a selfless project. It's not all about me -- it's more about these other people. And they deserve it."


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WOODBRIDGE — Suspended Woodbridge elementary school principal Dara Kurlander will return to the school district as a supervisor next month, after the Woodbridge school board's investigation into allegations that she cheated on standardized tests was inconclusive.
Kurlander, who was suspended with pay during the 2012-13 school year, will return to district offices on Sept. 9, to begin work as supervisor of English as a second language and bilingual programs; services for struggling students; and several other areas.
The former Avenel Street Elementary School principal will earn $131,007 this year, the same salary she would earn as principal, according to Woodbridge school board attorney Jonathan Busch.
The position of supervisor is considered a lower rank than principal in Woodbridge, Superintendent Robert Zega said, but Kurlander will work every month of the year instead of 10 months as an elementary principal. She keeps her principal's tenure, and can apply for other positions in the future.
"She's a tenured principal, and she's also a tenured supervisor. By law we can't keep her on suspension, we have to return her to a tenured position in the district," Zega said. "At this point, as a district, we decided this was the best move for everyone involved. We're happy to put this behind us and move on … We're sure Dara will do a good job and we want her to do a good job."
Kurlander was one of five Woodbridge educators suspended a year ago after the state Department of Education's Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance conducted an "erasure analysis" of wrong-to-right answers on 2010 and 2011 NJ-ASK standardized tests. All were accused of cheating or encouraging third-graders to cheat.
Kurlander, 39, denied any wrongdoing.
"In her 15 years as a Woodbridge Board of Education employee, (she) has worked hard for the children of this district," her attorneys, Lisa Krenkel and Linda Kenney Baden, said in a statement. "She looks forward to directing her energy to her job and continues to pursue her legal battle."
The other principal, Sharon Strack, retired, Busch said. Teacher John Radzik lost tenure and was terminated; his wife, teacher Lisa Sivillo Radzik, faces tenure charges. Teacher Stephanie Klecan was disciplined and remains a teacher, Busch said.
A spokesman for the state Department of Education said the Woodbridge case was sent to the State Board of Examiners, which will consider Sept. 20 whether to start proceedings against those named, including Kurlander.
While the Radziks were suspended without pay after tenure charges were filed, as state law permits, no tenure charges were brought against Kurlander, and the law required she be paid, Busch said.
The board did an extensive investigation of accusations against Kurlander, with inconclusive results, Busch said. "Rather than continuing to pay Ms. Kurlander to stay home, the board decided to bring her back to a position where she would serve the district in the most effective manner possible," he said.
Kurlander has fought to clear her name. She filed a defamation suit against the Department of Education, which is pending, charging the state "falsely tainted her reputation as an educator." She seeks to have the OFAC report retracted.
As part of her settlement agreement with the board, she agreed not to seek legal claims against the board, Busch said.
Kurlander's attorneys commended the Woodbridge school board for "having the courage to stand up for the injustice" put upon her.
The state continues to investigate standardized testing at Ford Avenue Elementary School in Woodbridge and Woodbridge High School, Zega said.
• 5 Woodbridge educators suspended by state amid cheating accusations
• Woodbridge educator sues state for slander


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In addition, ambulance service, laboratory tests, and physical therapy or rehabilitation services are covered. Part B also covers 100 percent of the cost of many preventive services and an annual wellness visit.
Medicare Part B Medical Insurance
What is it?
Medicare Part B is the medical insurance portion of Medicare, which covers physician services, outpatient hospital care, and many other services typically covered under health insurance plans. Part B is financed through monthly premiums paid by enrollees and by contributions from the federal government.
What is the cost to enrollees?
In 2015, the Medicare Part B premium for most people is $104.90. Your monthly premium will be higher if you file an individual income tax return and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is more than $85,000, or if you file a joint income tax return and your MAGI is more than $170,000. These income thresholds will remain the same through 2019.
The Medicare Part B deductible is $147 in 2015.
What does Medicare Part B cover?
Medical care that is not inpatient is usually covered under Medicare Part B. Medicare Part B covers 80 percent of medically necessary physician or outpatient charges, including charges from a physician for care received in a hospital. The Part B deductible generally applies.
Services covered under Medicare Part B
Currently, services covered under Medicare Part B (the 20 percent coinsurance charge and deductible generally apply) include:
- Physician and surgeon fees
- Outpatient services
- Immunosuppressive drugs
- Blood service, after you pay for the first three pints of blood in any calendar year
- Clinical laboratory services
- Some coverage for outpatient mental health visits
- Certain medically-necessary home health services
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Ambulance service
Medicare also fully covers the cost of most preventive services (beneficiaries will pay nothing out-of-pocket) if a health-care provider accepts Medicare assignments. Some services are limited to one per year. The preventive services Medicare fully covers include:
- An annual wellness exam to develop or update a personalized prevention plan
- Annual mammograms for individuals age 40 or older, and a baseline mammogram for individuals between ages 35 and 39
- Pap test and pelvic exams
- Pneumococcal and flu vaccines
- Hepatitis B vaccines for high-risk individuals
- HIV screening test
- Colorectal cancer screening test
- Diabetes screening test
- Cardiovascular screening test
- Bone density measurements for women at risk for osteoporosis
- Self-management training for individuals with diabetes
- Medical nutrition therapy for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease
- Smoking cessation counseling if you haven't yet been diagnosed with a tobacco-related illness
- Depression screening (test is fully covered; you generally have to pay 20 percent for doctor's visit)
- Alcohol misuse screening and counseling
- Obesity screening and counseling
Services excluded from Medicare Part B coverage
In general, Medicare pays only for services it considers reasonable or medically necessary. Specific exclusions include:
- Cosmetic surgery, unless particular medical conditions render it necessary
- Procedures considered experimental
- Hearing aids and fittings
- Chiropractic services, except for treatment of subluxation (partial dislocation) of the spine
- Most eyeglasses and eye exams
- Most dentures and dental care
- Prescription drugs you administer yourself, such as those you buy at a drug store and take at home (exceptions are immunosuppressive drugs and antirejection drugs for kidney transplant patients)
- Over-the-counter drugs
- Care outside of the United States (except when a Mexican or Canadian hospital is closer, such as in an emergency, even though you reside in the United States, or if you require care while traveling through Canada en route to Alaska)
Prescription drug coverage is available under Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage).
Medicare regulations specifying what it will cover almost always begin with a general rule, followed by exceptions. If you are denied coverage, it is always wise to look into whether or not you can meet one of the exceptions.
You can get further information about coverage under Medicare Part B by calling the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or by visiting www.ssa.gov (the Social Security Administration website) or www.medicare.gov. The Medicare website contains a comprehensive list of covered services, including a preventive care checklist that you can take to your health-care provider to find out which services are right for you.
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I currently have a "Windows MultiSite" hosting account with Verio. I have one site up and running for 3 months. Recently I noticed that when my users fill out the forms and submit them, too often I get errors and the forms never get emailed back to my office. I should of noticed this sooner because I've always had problems connecting to my POP email accounts through Outlook. The outlook error has to do with not being able to connect to SMTP; this is the same error I get on the website when users attempt to send the form. Verio claims that the error is due to too many spam emails hitting their servers. Many forms error out, usually they timeout trying to connect, and the email never gets sent.
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Some Tory speechwriter apparently harbours a secret desire to become a standup comedian.
If Wednesday's speech from the throne is any indication, he or she should grab a microphone and jump onstage immediately and make that dream come true.
The announcement of an "Open Government Initiative" might be the funniest thing Newfoundlanders (and Labradorians) have heard in years.
That slapping sound you hear is Rick Mercer, Mark Critch and Shaun Majumder bringing palms to foreheads and exclaiming, "Why didn't I think of that?"
No wonder Newfoundlanders' sense of humour is legendary — it applies even to governments that are being booed off the stage.
For anyone who missed the punch line of the Open Government Initiative, let's recap: for 11 years, the PCs have run a government that is extremely secretive and couldn't care less what you think about what it does.
Numerous polls and letters to the editor, however, have revealed to the PCs that their defeat in the next election is far more likely than is a request for an encore.
Too late, the Tories will try to change their ways. They now say they will henceforth be transparent and accountable. It is like closing the barn door after it has burned down.
Who's on first?
Not wanting to be outdone by some anonymous speechwriter, Premier Tom Marshall came up with his own comedy routine, declaring in the House of Assembly that there will now be rigorous, independent oversight of Crown corporation Nalcor Energy and the Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project.
The possibilities for barn door punch lines are almost infinite.
If a Newfoundlander (or Lab-radorian) who doesn't have an excellent sense of humour could be found — maybe someone living in Fort McMurray or Burlington — he or she could drolly point out that the rigorous, independent oversight of the proposed project was supposed to have been carried out by the Public Utilities Board, but the provincial government kicked it off the stage before it even got close to the microphone.
The audience is still cracking up over that one.
Two Tories walk into a bar …
As of this writing — 10:41 a.m. on Thursday — neither Steve Kent nor Shawn Skinner has definitively stated that he is or isn't running for the PC leadership. That will likely change by the time this column hits the streets and cyberspace.
Tuesday's Telegram contained the headline, "Skinner, Kent preparing PC leadership nomination forms."
The twosome told The Telegram Monday they were getting ready to run, but hadn't yet decided whether they would run.
It was yet more comedy from the Tories.
Let's see if we're getting their shtick: the deadline to declare your candidacy is a mere four days away and you're putting together the required nomination documents … but you haven't decided whether you will run.
What a couple of characters. You've got them rolling in the aisles, b'ys.
It is this kind of coy and conniving behaviour that has unendeared the Tories to the voters.
The public needs politicians who will step up to the mike and be forthright and straightforward, rather than perform a song and dance. This is standup, after all, not a variety show.
The Tories are testing our collective sense of humour.
It is tempting to laugh at them, but their arrogance, stubbornness and bumbling incompetence has cost us money (see: Grand Falls paper mill expropriation) and will cost us a lot more soon enough
(see: your monthly power bill after Muskrat Falls).
This is serious, troubling stuff.
But to the anonymous speechwriter who came up with the phrase Open Government Initiative, thank you so much for the brief respite. That was a howler.
Brian Jones is a desk editor at The Telegram. He can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.