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Governor Tom McCall's Administration
Second Inaugural Message, 1971
Source: Inaugural Address Governor Tom McCall, Oregon, 1971
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Fifty-sixth Legislative Assembly, Honorable judges, Distinguished Guests, and Fellow Citizens:
WE embark today on as demanding a mission of statecraft as their chambers have ever encompassed.
All of us must shoulder a load of legislative work that ought to be dealt with a two annual regular sessions --- an we must do it at a period of new crisis in the fiscal life of our state.
We take some consolation form the realization that Oregon's citizens have found us worthy of leadership in crucial times.
We assemble in common obligation to those citizens, which impels us to work, not as adversaries, but with a high degree of teamsmanship tuned to mutual respect.
Divided, we shall be conquered by the most of challenges pressing close around us.
Surely, we all can subscribe to the uniting thought: That our actions here --- and always --- be guided by a reverence for life and respect for nature.
I suggest this theme respectfully, but firmly, not as any radical departure --- which it isn't --- but as a reaffirmation of what I perceive to be the dominant Oregon mood.
It is running stronger in the veins of Oregonians than it was even two years ago when I told you, "Keeping Oregon a quality part of the worked is what being governor and legislators is all about."
And it is a more compelling force than it was four years ago when the Legislature heard me say, "The overriding challenge of the decade is quality --- quality of life in Oregon."
Much of the product of those session mirrored you appreciation of the mandate for quality.
My first promise to the legislature is a fledgling governor was "to keep the lines of availability and cooperation constantly open."
This vow I have honored in both the spirit and the letter. You have reciprocated in kind. Accordingly, it is my belief that in Oregon we have the most meaningful rapport between the legislative and executive branches in any of the 50 states.
This is cited not to preen the Governor's feathers but to advise the new members of the Assembly --- and to remind the old --- that if differences there be between us in 1971, they need not arise from any fault in communications.
Objective assessments indicate that fiscal challenges to Oregon state government during the next biennium may be as thorny as any in history. But we've had our practice for stormy voyages.
You really haven't experienced the exquisite agony of governing until, in one year's time, you've had thrown at you an economic recession, a whopping welfare deficit, a virtually unbelievable budget for the new biennium, and a supreme Court decision costing more than $15 million.
And that doesn't include those non-fiscal ulcer-makers: the People's Army Jamboree, campus unrest and the nerve gas controversy.
All of you shared these ordeals. All of you know the ship of state sails on only when we brave storm after storm with a combination of patience, humor, imagination, determination --- and teamwork.
Exhibiting those attributes in the weeks ahead, we can accomplish much for the more than 2 million Oregonians we serve.
This Assembly has three tasks that demand its earliest attention.
One is a joint effort on our part to reconstitute Oregon's welfare program; the second requires the initiation this year of a substantial federal revenue-sharing operation with state and local governments; and the other concerns the new federal-state program of extended unemployment benefits during periods of high unemployment.
Inflation, unemployment and family break-up have combined with costly federal administrative and county decisions to skyrocket public welfare caseloads and expenditures.
While the fiscal impact of these circumstances has been sever in all states, it has been particularly devastating in Oregon. The result for this biennium has been a stringent control of expenditures.
For 1971-73, the outlook is even more ominous, with welfare siphoning off vat amounts of General Fund moneys otherwise available for state support of education and property tax relief.
Despite the obvious complexity of public welfare problems, we must engage them head-on.
We must intensify our efforts toward vigorous fraud investigation and relentless pursuit of non-supporting fathers.
WE must seek innovative means of reversing current welfare trends. The Family Assistance Plan proposed in the last session of Congress, with modifications, could turn these trends around.
WE must redouble our efforts in education, training and rehabilitation for current or potential welfare recipients. Adequate provision for employment referral and child care services is essential to the success of these programs.
WE must recognize that regardless of the adequacy of training programs, many welfare recipients will still remain at a competitive disadvantage in today's labor market. The federal law should be changed to allow states to implement a public work program affording employment opportunities for those who cannot be placed in the private sector.
Finally, we must continue to urge the Federal government to assume all, or a substantially larger portion of, the fiscal responsibility for public welfare.
Extended unemployment benefits, while not required by federal regulations until 1972, may be paid this year in eligible states where legislatures move quickly.
Prompt adoption of enabling legislation would mean 13 weeks of additional benefits this year for those who have exhausted their 26-week entitlement. This is the second priority task before us.
The State Division of Employment estimates that 5,500 Oregonians who exhausted their benefits before January 15, 1971, would qualify for the extension if Oregon enters the program now.
If economic recovery drags in 1971, extended benefits could be paid to as many as 20,000 eligible Oregonians.
The urgent family needs of Oregon workers who are victims of a national recession dictate that we not temporize in reaching a decision.
The third task requires action to bring about federal r revenue-sharing with state and local governments this year --- either outright sharing or federal assumption of the $6 billion annual state and local welfare costs.
State, city and county leaders across the nation are solidly united now on the mechanics for triggering action this year.
I urge this legislature to petition Congress to call a convention to propose a revenue sharing amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
One month ago, the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly unanimously passed a model resolution inauguration this process. If 33 other states follow suit, Congress is obliged to call such a convention.
Add my position of long standing has been that when such sharing begins, the State of Oregon's top-priority shall be given to the education of our children.
IN education, however, the stakes are too high for us to rely on future action by the Federal Government.
For two decades we have talked to dramatically increasing basic school support in Oregon. Unfortunately for the schools --- doubly unfortunate for the property taxpayer --- talk has been the limit of our accomplishment.
In each of the ten previous opening sessions of the Legislature I have attended, hopes have been coved for increasing state support to 50 percent of local school operation costs.
Twice as governor I succumbed to the allure of this easy-to-express, elusive-to-attain goal.
Speaking to the opening joint session in 1967, I laid out an income tax-based program designed to reach the 50p percent goal.
Again in 1969 I urged renewed efforts to climb to that level.
In basic school support, we have called for the best, but we have moved steadily toward the worst. Despite a doubling of state dollars per child, the downslide already has taken us from 40 percent to 22 percent --- and 17 percent looms in the biennium ahead.
I may be the first governor in recent history to stand before you and concede --- not with shame, but with candor --- we just can't get all the way from here to there in one biennium.
This admission, I'm convinced, is a reflection of realism. Without realism, we're never going to get started on the job of halting the retreat in basic school support and start it marching up the hill.
Some have suggested that education should have been given first claim to General Fund monies in the budget --- but they fail to understand this perilously balanced document.
The physical shape of the budget is like that of a very tall man. Had the governor taken $35 million off the top --- the sum needed to hold basic school support at the 22 percent level through 1973 --- this manlike profile would have and enormous head, but it also would have a distinctly hollow chest, a 12-inch waist and no legs whatever to provide locomotion.
Many other programs, in other words, would have suffered --- some, possible, to the point of extinction.'
I am now convinced that if we are ever to start up the long road toward an acceptable lever of basic school support, we must reassess our position, adopt attainable goals and take a fresh look at alternative revenue sources.
As an initial approach, I propose that we reach 23 percent state support in 1971-72 and 25 percent in 1972-73. This will require $53 million in new state revenues and will result in a corresponding decrease in property tax requirements.
Among numerous alternative methods of production added revenues of this amount are: Elimination of one-half of the federal tax deduction one state income tax returns; a modest increase in our current income tax rate structure; or adoption of a selected group of non-regressive excise taxes.
These particular revenue options are not intended to be exclusive. I mention them simply because each has been the subject of past discussion and received some indication of relatively broad support.
If, in you deliberations, you wish to consider more innovative approaches, or mount a broader attack on the problems of school finance and property tax relief, many avenues are open to you.
A year-long study commission by me to assess revenue alternatives for education and property tax relief is growing to a color. Professor Richard Lindholm, Dean of the University of Oregon's School of Business Administration, will make 28 reports on the finding available to legislators this month.
We learned in 1967 --- and again in 1969 --- that we aren't likely to solve all our state's fiscal problems in a single stroke. But a combination of the options I have outlined for increasing basic school support, along with senior-citizen, low-income and general property tax relief measure described in my budget, will accomplish several things.
It will provide a firmer school finance base.
It will tend to stabilize property taxes for the next two years.
It will maintain the present level of direct, general property tax relief.
IT will provide immediate and substantial property tax relief to senior citizens and those of low income.
It will provide the time to determine whether federal shared revenues will become available, and to decide how these revenues can best be integrated into the fiscal structure of the state and local governments.
These attainments will not come without diligent effort. They will require bicameral support, bipartisan consensus and voter acceptance. You have my unqualified pledge of support in the accomplishment of each of these objectives.
Likewise, the financial bind on post-high school education is serious. We must look hard for means to reduce coasts and yet maintain the quality of education programs. We should consider recommendation in the Carnegie Commission report for ways higher education degrees can be earned in less time and with more options.
The General Fund budget, balanced for the next biennium at almost $819 million, is geared to keep up with inflation --- and that's about all.
The 13 percent increase it represents is a smaller proportional increase than the General Fund has registered in four of the last five biennia.
Budget requests were cut a record $375 million. Tragically, no deleted request was frivolous, since all were based on "Goals for a Liable Oregon" as painstakingly documented by state agencies and local officials during the past 18 months.
It is a "hold-the-line" budget, with little program improvement; but it is fiscally sound, and within this stricture we sought to keep pace with the needs of our urbanizing Oregon society.
Some areas reflect the need for reinforcement.
The budget proposes that Oregon will operate 77 programs in 1971-73 providing assistance from all funds to local governments of more than $526 million. This is an increase of $120 million over the correct biennium's outlay.
Major areas of improved assistance include aid to private colleges, mental health, community juvenile institutions, grants for public safety and sewer facilities, and pollution-control enforcement.
If any issue has eclipsed the problems of government finance during my first term in office, it is the war against despoilment of nature.
Oregon needs from this legislature some 30 measures to improve protection and management of its natural resources, including:
More effective controls over air-pollution though requiring vehicle tune-up and inspection, regulating traffic in population centers, requiring discharge permits for air contaminants, and removing statutory exemptions on burning.
Implementation of the bonding authority, approved by the voters last may, is indicated through new legislation removing the $50 million restoration and making funds available for other pollution control needs, particularly solid waste.
Provision should be made under the pollution bonding program for a capital construction loan fund to local government and to metropolitan service districts for incinerators; tank farms to recycle our oils and chemicals; and shredders and compactors, for garbage conversion and recycling plants.
Other urgent needs in the natural resources area are:
Expansion of state bonding authority to fund all water developments.
Establishment of a state agency with authority to approve sites for nuclear power plants.
Doubling of the Department of Environmental Quality's staff, and centering in that department full responsibility for management of solid waste and radioactive and nuclear waste.
Continuation of efforts to add acquisitions for the Willamette River park system, and nuclear waste.
Continuation of efforts to add acquisitions for the Willamette River park system, and the Highway Division's park and beach access programs.
Adoption of laws for removal and disposal of abandoned automobiles and to re quire a "price on the head" of bottles and cans, encouraging pickup, cleanup, return and reuse.
Finally, in this listing, retain of a Department of Natural Resources in the general form approved by the House in 1969.
There are tow other board areas, Public Safety and Human Resources, where I urge consolidation of state agencies to achieve greater coordination and efficiency.
As we move forward in other categories of sate services, we cannot be direct in our elemental duty to protect the safety of all Oregonians.
United States Chief Justice Warren E. Burger has said, "Governments exist chiefly to foster the rights and interests of their citizens --- to protect their homes and property, their persons and their lives."
Expediting criminal justice holds part of the answer. This Assembly must seize the opportunity to reduce the time required to process a criminal case by about half --- to less than one year.
You will have before you proposals to achiever that end and to bolster Oregon's crime-fighting field forces though creation of a Department of Public Safety.
The department would consolidate several independent agencies now concerned with crime and civil disorder.
I am particularly concerned in this matter, because prime responsibility for public safety rides on my shoulders. Though steps can be taken to delegate authority in this area, it is impossible to delegate my responsibility to control civil disorder and press on in the day-to-day fight against lawlessness.
In more specific areas of public safety, I urge speedy enactment of legislation to control the sale, transportation and possession of high explosive. Three times in recent months public facilities in Oregon have been severely damaged, and lives have been placed in jeopardy, through use of high-explosives by terrorists.
The law-enforcement profession is one of extraordinary peril, and one which makes exceptional demands on the resourcefulness and judgment of those who enter it. I urge you to give most serious consideration to establishment of a statewide law-enforcement officers' retirement system.
AN increased State Police workload is anticipated. The Governor's budget calls for 133 additional traffic officers to strengthen the campaign against mayhem and destruction on Oregon's streets and highways.
Fourteen additional State Police investigators are needed. Establishment of a narcotics investigation unit within the State Police is an imperative of the new biennium.
The mental Health Division budget will fund local citizens' drug advisory councils on a statewide basis and will operate a rehabilitation living center for up to 175 drug dependent persons.
My most sweeping recommendation in the social service area is state assumption of responsibility for community mental health clinics in the second year of the new biennium. This move will assure greater service within a comprehensive, fully-integrated system.
Added emphasis on community-oriented treatment is also a feature of the budget recommended for the Corrections Division.
The Corrections, Mental Health, Welfare, Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Divisions have works well together in an informal alliance. This Legislature should make their interaction earn more fruitful by consolidating them as a Department of Human Resources.
All of us were shocked last year to see a child snatched out of its adoptive parents' home on a legal technicality. The Attorney General, in conjunction with representatives of child care agencies, has drafted a proposal to close this loophole.
Every young person in Oregon has a personal stalk in another of the issues destined to be devoted in the House and Senate chambers this year.
I allude to the question of extending a franchise to 18, 19, 20 year olds in state and local elections, now the Act of Congress permitting them to vote in national elections has been held constitutional.
It is my distinct impression that many Oregonians believe any lowering of the voting age must be accompanied by a lowering of the age of majority.
I suggest, therefore, that this session pass a "lowering of the age of majority" bill as a prerequisite to approval of a measure to lower the voting age in state and local elections.
Without this reassurance, I'm certain that Oregon's electorate will again drub the lower voting age at the polls. The inconsistency of voting rights denies at the state and local level, while sanctioned in national elections, will perpetuate chaos at the polling place.
We must not abandon our responsibility to present the voters a modern, concise and workable constitution. I earnestly hope this Assembly will submit a truly noncontroversial revision at the polls in the spring of 1972.
Oregon is justly renowned for its voting integrity, but we must effect major changes in our Corrupt Practices Act, particularly in the area of campaign financing. I endorse bills for this purpose proposed by the Secretary of State and the Legislative committee on Rules and Resolution.
WE must set overall ceilings on the near-runaway costs of political campaigns.
"Safeguarding the electoral process' has a counterpart in the world of retail trade. WE call it "consumer protection."
The Attorney General and I have developed a plan for a consumer services division within the Department of Commerce and a consumer fraud unit within the Attorney General's office.
THE two units working together will provide a continuing responsiveness to consumer grievances, coordinate a variety of consumer educational programs, and deal forcefully with those few businessmen who refuse to adhere to standards of ethical conduct.
Additionally, the Attorney General is proposing a comprehensive consumer protection act. This, too, I commend to you favorable attention.
Whatever state programs you and I formulate will falter in the absence of a health, well-rounded Oregon economy.
Emphasizing quality rather than sheer size, we must plan for expansion and diversification of tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and foreign and domestic trade.
I ask the legislature, therefore, to strengthen Oregon's foreign trade position by establishing an international trade unit within the Division of Economy Development.
We are beginning to realize the potential Oregon's scenic wonders hold for the production of motion pictures. We must extend and even warmer welcome to Hollywood producers to enlarge this highly lucrative, non-polluting source in income.
Oregon needs a small but fulltime state unit to continue the informal effort I initiated last summer to encourage sales of Oregon products and services to the Federal sales to the world's largest buyer in Washington. D. C.
Oregon cannot hope to capitalize on an additional agricultural potential in excess of $100 million without continuous developmental research, for which a modest $200,000 is recommended.
The state will be well served if we adopt the recommendation of the Legislature's Urban Affairs Interim Committee to establish a state housing authority. Coupled with this should be authority for a $200 million bonding capacity to assist in financing low and moderate-income housing in Oregon.
Although I have mention only tow legislative committees by name today, the contribution of various interim groups to Oregon problem-solving has been prodigious. I subscribe, at least in principle, to most of their far-ranging recommendations.
Specifically I invite you attention to the management 70s Task Force whose reports will be part of your deliberations.
This is the unit of 20 corporate executives whose fulltime services were donated by their employers for a year. They focused on 27 major agencies in Oregon state government, in a searching analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and came up with more than 850 recommendations for change.
If all of these were implemented administratively, or adopted by the Legislature, the resultant savings or increased revenues could approximate $20 million a year.
This year the State Department of Transportation will be accelerating efforts to structure multi-modal and interagency transportation planning and programming in both the private and public sectors.
This also is the year set by the 1969 legislature for completion of statewide local planning in all 36 counties. The wisdom of man has devised no stronger told for as planning in all 36 counties. The wisdom of man has devised no stronger tool for assuring the prudent use of all our resources far into the future.
The Complexion of the Willamette Valley five, ten or even twenty-five years from now is being determined by what is known as the "Environmental Protection and Development Plan for the Willamette Valley."
Jointly sponsored by local government officials and the Governor, this vast effort will provide the basis for developing the valley, pack to peak, in a manner that best preserves its quality.
Local leaders, too, are primarily responsible for development of Oregon's coastal program.
This undertaking is headed by a 26-member Oregon Coastal Conservation and Development Committee. The goal of this unit is to "prepare, encourage and maintain a comprehensive coastal program for the orderly long-range conservation and development of marine and coastal resources."
It's a big order --- but once the Committee shows it's able to fill it, it will qualify as the coastal zone management authority required by proposed federal legislation.
This designation would qualify us for additional federal support; but, of crucial importance, it would mean that the future of the Oregon coast will be planned and managed by Oregonians.
In this message, then, I have mentioned a few areas which --- in my view --- most urgently demand our attention.
John Gardner has warned, "there is no middle road for the spirit. We must call for the best, our live with the worst."
Compromise indeed is bad for the spirit if it limits one's ideals or goals.
At the same time, if we renounce realism and gradualism, we may --- paradoxically --- be frustrated in our ideals, and see the realization of our goals delayed.
An Oregonian is in individual unique and his fierce independence --- but equally unique in his readiness to work effectively with his fellow citizens, as part of one team, when the chips are doesn't. All of us know that the chips are on the table now, and the stakes are high.
We who are privileged to be in these chambers today can view the challenges we face as opportunities, not as reasons for despair. We can do this only if we blend our independent spirits in terms of reverence for the life and respect for nature. Each of you might suggest different words, but our goal certainly is the same: a better Oregon.
Members of the Assembly, we cannot shape a better Oregon by ourselves. We are leaders, but we are not magicians. Only the citizens of Oregon themselves can attain this goal.
Our task as leaders is to inspire, if we can, every Oregonian toward excellence in achievement for himself and for his state.
Oregon's citizens are equal to the challenges which the 1970's already are hurling at them. The time is upon us to proceed to the business at hand and demonstrate that we are worthy of their confidence.
Tom McCall


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The Yellow Wall Gallery of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore will feature the work of two illustrators in coming weeks, and their subject matter is a location that is — in the literal, geographic sense — close to our hearts.
The "Drawing Midtown" exhibit features drawings by Ammon Perry and Jonathan Bean that depict buildings and people who live in midtown Harrisburg.
Perry's work can be found in editorial cartoons and illustrations, where he uses his talents to capture caricature and illustrate satire. A graduate of Messiah College, he lives in midtown after moving from the Finger Lakes of New York.
Bean grew up in Pennsylvania, hiking, bird-watching and drawing landscapes, and also is a graduate of Messiah College. His illustrations can be found in Cricket Magazine, Scholastic, Simon and Schuster, Houghton Mifflin and the New York Times. He also created the mural in the Little Scholar children's space at the bookstore.
WHEN: 12-7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays beginning Oct. 16 through Nov. 11; reception held 6-10 p.m. Oct. 19
WHERE: Yellow Wall Gallery of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg
COST: Free
INFO: www.midtownscholar.com; 717-236-1680

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Northshore Schools Foundation luncheon raises $120,000 for student programs
The Northshore Schools Foundation hosted more than 300 people and raised $120,000 during its 10th annual luncheon on March 28 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The event featured Kenmore student speakers who have benefited from the Foundation's support and grants.
Keynote speaker, and Seattle Foundation President, Norman Rice emphasized the value of community involvement in education and industry participation in K-12 education. He said it is important to expose students to the careers of the future.
But it was the students' testimonials that made the most impact.
"We were thrilled to feature some of the area's most respected leaders, and in the end, it's always the students who steal the show," said Executive Director of the Northshore Schools Foundation Carmin Dalziel.
Ingmlemoor High School junior Spencer Lane was the featured student speaker for the event.
"One year ago I didn't know what STEM was and I had no idea that I had been the recipient of any of the grants from the Northshore Schools Foundation," said Lane. "Today I am inspired to pursue a career in Sustainable Engineering and Design, and grateful for the nine different grants that have supported me in my education."
Funds collected at the event go toward Northshore Schools Foundation initiatives and programs. Many of those programs prepare students for college of a chosen career path.
Northshore Junior High students Anthony Ramos, Cristian Flores-Torres and Bainbridge Garcia shared how the Hang-Time homework support program helped them increase their grades and inspired them to go to college.
"If I didn't have Hang -Time, I would probably be failing school and could not achieve my dream of being a Marine," said Flores-Torres.
Hang-Time is a Community Schools program funded through a partnership between several local and regional partners, including the Northshore Schools Foundation, the Northshore YMCA, the school district and the Seattle Foundation.
Northshore School District Superintendent Larry Francois, Puget Sound Energy's Andy Wappler, Foundation President Sherry Krainick and Cascadia Community College President Dr. Eric Murray all spoke about the importance of increased commitment from community members in support of local education.
The event also featured students from Northshore Junior High's award-winning Symphonic Band, Kenmore Elementary School's drumming group and Wellington Elementary School's Helping Hands service program. Each program received Northshore Schools Foundation grants in 2012-13.
"We wanted to highlight how these programs help grow confidence and provide relevant learning opportunities for students," said Dalziel. "The student speakers really hit home how the right programs can be the motivating factor between just graduating, and graduating ready to be successful. Everything from a 6th grade student singing out a cappella to a room full of adults, to three young men sharing just a piece of their educational journey all builds on success. These students are the ones who do the hard work but I believe it's our responsibility to give them the opportunity."
The Foundation is sponsored by more than 65 local and regional companies. Microsoft, McKinstry, Boeing and the Friends of the Foundation provided $39,000 in challenge match funds for people making gifts of more than $200 at the event.
Title sponsors for the event were Cornerstone General Contractors and Evergreen Medical Supply. Molbaks and the Windermere Foundation were honored as premiere sponsors. Major sponsors included Northwest Totem Cellars, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, BioLife Solutions and Brent Planning Solutions.
Other sponsors for the event included: Banner Bank, Statefarm-Barry Glenn, Barrage Cellars, BECU, Beresford Company, Dykeman Architects, Elevation Cellars, Fairwinds-Brittany Park, Kiwanis of Northshore, Picolla Cellars, Shelly Oberman Photography, Sparkman, Starline Transportation, Ontra Marketing, VoiceFlix, QBSI, Bonefish, Obelisco Estates, Body Fat Testing, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, Alexa's Café, La Petit Terrior, Pen Thai, Patterson Cellars, Project V Distillery, School Employees Credit Union, Studio Meng Strazaara Architects, Symmetry Electronics, Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Educational Data Services, Evergreen Karate, Walgreens, Rainer Investment Management, Country Village, Alaska Airlines, Orange Credit Union, Wellington Chocolates, Italianissimo Ristorante, law firm of Johns Monroe Mitsunaga Kolouskova, Knight Visions Gallery, NAC Architects, NSEA, New Ventures Group, Rely Local, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland, Russell's, Snapdoodle Toys, Travis Fitzmaurice & Associates, Susan Fyall Property Management, Lynnwood Convention Center and Bothellblog.com.
Carmin Dalziel contributed to this report.
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Capt. Bobby Jackson said police arrested Brandon Winston of Gadsden Friday, charging him with third degree burglary and first degree theft.
Police say a man in the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue reported a break-in at his residence on Jan. 15, after someone kicked in his back door. They then took his Bluray player, movies, an XBox 360, two televisions and a laptop.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Hammers' tricky last-gasp play didn't just give them a season-opening win. Coach Dean Cokinos is hoping it also gave them momentum as they face their first road game of the year.
The Hammers hit the road to face the Richmond (Va.) Raiders on Saturday at 6 p.m. CDT in their second game of the Professional Indoor Football League season.
The Hammers lost twice last year to the Raiders, who reached the 2012 PIFL championship game against Albany.
The Hammers were trailing Lehigh Valley last Friday when quarterback Kevin Eakin connected with Jeremy Grier, who pitched the ball back to Charles McClain, who covered the final 10 yards for a TD in the 29-28 win.
"We got the victory. That's all that matters and we've got to clean up a lot of mistakes," Cokinos said.
The Hammers play at Albany next weekend, returning to the Von Braun Center to host Columbus on Saturday, April 6.


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FoxSports.com is reporting that the Mets are making a "hard push" to sign free-agent catcher Rod Barajas. The report, citing anonymous sources, says the Mets are discussing a one-year deal with the 34-year-old Barajas.
As of late last week, Mets officials were not expecting any more major-league signings before the start of spring training. But they clearly need catching help, so it would not be a surprise if they are in fact pursuing Barajas. If they don't sign another catcher, Omir Santos and Josh Thole will compete for the starting job.


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The various rooms are available for the wedding depending to the number of people and set up required. The President room is a large hall which is adorned with antique paintings. The prestigious Ballroom is decorated with beautiful parquet flooring, carved balconies and crystal chandeliers. The Princess room is named after the Queen Elisabeth's visit to the club when she was still a princess whilst The Dining room is a newly removed hall with same beautiful parquet flooring and chandeliers similar to the Ballroom.
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Mr. James C. Hornbeck, age 67, was raised to meet God September 6, 2012, at his home at Mountain Lake following a brief illness with Susan, his beloved wife of 38 years, and his loving family at his side.
He was born September 15, 1944, in Amsterdam, the son of the late Clifford and Betty Scheesler Hornbeck of Fort Hunter. He was a 1962 graduate of Wulbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Jim was the devoted father of Michael Hornbeck (Jolene) of Fultonville, Jacey Dorman (Mike) of Gloversville and Daniel Hornbeck (Megan) of Gloversville; loving grandfather of Michaela Hornbeck, Michael Hornbeck, Adrian Dorman, Dominic Dorman and Angelica Dorman.
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He loved softball and was a pitcher for many years from the 1960s through the 1980s. Jim retired from his lifelong career as an oil truck driver in 2009 and was so happy to be able to spend his retirement at Mountain Lake, N.Y. and to pursue his favorite sport of bowling, achieving a 300 game in April 2012. Jim's other passions in life were hunting, fishing, gardening and unfailingly a totally devoted New England Patriots fan since the franchise began. He also was a lover of animals. He was a member of the board of the Mountain Lake Camper's Association and was the Arterial Lanes children's bowling coach for the past ten years.
Jim's smile and sense of humor will be held in our hearts forever.
A family condolence hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, at the Mayfield United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Jerry Oliver officiating. Cremation took place at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Mayfield United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 203, Mayfield, NY 12117 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com.


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Internet e-mail is the most common use and scope of service, level of comfort for people at the same time, he also worrying security issues électronique.E-mail was leaked, falsification and counterfeiting incidents occurred, spam is miserable, e-mail Trojan attacks becoming more advanced, and it became one of the main means of attack réseau.Dans this article, the existence of security risks e-mail on technical analysis, how to enhance e-mail security, to take safety precautions efficient, firmly grasp the initiative Webmail security, given some corresponding preventive measures.
safety education, especially universal access to education and attention to confidentiality, personal computers are strictly require the installation of antivirus software and personal firewalls, virus database and system vulnerabilities patch has been updated in a timely manner, speaking for the majority of computer security systems hidden informatiquesrisques have been effectively reduced, active attacks by intruders significantly reduce the probability of success, but in Due to the popularity of the network, many families and units with the conditions on the Internet, watch a personal message to e-mail has become a part of the vie.E-mail attacks have become a primary means of network attacks, especially those with the virus, Trojans Web, Trojans, vulnerabilities and use special software to e-mail Trojan flooded the Internet user to open and read the message, horse Troy infectéet system can spread through removable storage devices, so the email security has become a security can not be ignored, and to solve problems.
Email send and receive and view e-mail There are two main ways, one is directly through the web server Mail, the other is in a separate Email client software like Outlook, Foxmail, etc. Jiapei Wu gives an infected e-mail Foxmailméthodes, Jiang Hualong and so on principle, and anti-spam techniques are analysés.Chevaux current Trojan email attacks Trojan justification of the principle of e-mail for less.
1. Analysis E-mail security risk
risk software 1.1
No software is perfect, no software is defective, but the level of danger of the sample size to provide a default email service to receive e-mail messaging server and client software defects are more or less present.
Software (1) e-mail its own shortcomings
Until now, the market for server software messaging, email client and web mail server security vulnerability existé.Messages QQ-mail to other users read loophole Elm disclose any vulnerability email Mail Security for Domino Mail Relay Vulnerability, The Bat! Password protect the bypass vulnerability, insecurity vulnerability Outlook Express identity, 263 letters express WinBox escape, bypass password Foxmailà through the holes and so suite.L existence of these vulnerabilities in the computer control the intruder, you can easily get the e-mail address and user name and password that, if the address book e-mail, you can also get other people to contact e-mail.vulnérabilités Some customer e-mail, an attacker can build the special format of the message, the message embedded in the Trojans, as long as the patch is not playing, the user opens the mail, will be the implementation of Trojans, a high security risk.
(2) Software-mail server and client issues a software configuration
email server software and client software will also occur due to misconfiguration, resulting from a higher risk of security, such as skin Cedric email reader configuration script file that contains remote vulnerabilities exist. Many administrators are not familiar with because the configuration of the mail server, set up the platform mail server, or to use only enough to consider without taking into account should be safe and reliable to use, just set in the configuration can be used for e-mail is not secure their pénétrationrisque safety test, too.
Trojan hidden email
normal message, no matter how safe operations and security risks are often from non-normal e-mail, combined with social engineering attacks on the current method of broadcasting, sending messages to the surface, there is not much difference with the regular mail, messages are often not faciledépistage.Ces as follows.
(1) Web of Troy, the message format for the page file to view the HTML of the message can not open these pages using Internet Explorer and other major defects, when you open the message, will develop the address to download Trojans and executed in the background.
(2) Trojan application vulnerabilities of security software, these messages often contain an attachment, the attachment may be the type of exe file, it could be doc, pdf, xls, ppt and other types of files, the invaders by building a special format, the software will be bundled with software or trojanfichier, when a user opens these files, they will directly implement Troyens.Il is also a more subtle, to replace those who download Trojan software, download that is a designated site to download the software Trojan is not a virus, users viewing the file, the first implementation of downloaders, Trojan downloaders and then etmise download the software implementation of an anti-virus software depends on those who download the software as normal, it will not mort.Cette approach is good for hiding, survival Trojan, security, high risk.
(3) The disclosure of hidden information, the user registration BBS forum, blog and related services in a number of companies have asked for information such as email address, and certain business individuals for commercial purposes such as e-mail will be sold at profit, Cesla disclosure of personal information can lead to security problems, a situation where personal registration information has not been screened on the network, any user can view and search via Google and other search engines can access more detailed data and information, Weihai high.
1.3 system security risks
risks to system security in the wider field of application of the system during the installation, configuration, and later during use due to improper use may cause security problems, such as download and run the software without a security check, the system is not open gaps exist ilsrisque high security risks, and not easy to prevent, often only standardized training, building management system to reduce the risk.
2. Mail Trojan technology
Web 2.1 technologies Trojan
Page Trojan is more popular in recent years as a Trojan horse technology, its principle is to use IE or Windows vulnerability component itself (usually a buffer overflow) to execute arbitrary commands (downloadable Internet Trojan horse, and hide the implementation of the Decree), more general common vulnerabilities arising from IE files deformation (deformed as ANI, Word documents, etc., IE automatically calls the default association to open it causing overflow), the components of the program (with java call to the component's vulnerability to execute commands) The basic code is to use vbs script to download Trojans and implementation œuvre.Early Web Trojan has two main files, one for the html file to another file for the horse Troie.Si the operating system of the visitor, there are gaps in the file access page will automatically horses Troie.Comme the anti-virus software Avira later began to use the framework of web pages Trojan, for example, the framework is integrated in the normal web pages, because part of the width of the page and height are 0, so that the page will not be visual abnormalities, not easily detected., Emerging behind the use of JavaScript, JavaScript deformation encryption, CSS, Java, camouflage images and other methods convert part of the code of the web page and deformation, which makes them difficult to find and kill the anti-virus software.
one hand the different sites, commercial sites and web portals such as placing a Trojan, control, personal computers, steal personal account, such sale to reap commercial benefits flow; Troy will also be in these pages, Web documents, a large number of spame-mail if the recipient accidentally open a web page file, the computer will be infected and transmit
Trojan, security, high risk.
file provided 2.2 technology
The basic paper delivered b.exe a.exe is attached at the end, when the a.exe is executed when b.exe also monitored the implementation of the. Earlier in the technical beam of the paper is relatively simple, relatively easy to kill documenting fixture, followed by the gradual emergence of files through the use of resources to carry out linked in the PE file resources may be arbitrary data, Trojan horse in the resources, the implementation of the normaleprogramme after the release of Trojans.
Trojans in the mail, grouped Trojan attacks are the most common form of attack, more direct, simply open the message in the bundle of documents will be implementing Troyens.Commune The following file types grouped:
(1) the installation file applications. Such an executable file disguised as an installer icon is often the installation file.
file (2) Ebook e-book.Ebook e-book is an executable file, HTML and other type of file is the file generated by compiling an executable file.
(3) Flash files Flash.fichier has two types, a flash file is executable, you can look directly launch the flash, the other is. Swf files ending with the need to separate the Flash Player.
All basic file a normal file supplied with the Trojan file, edit the file icon when grouped, the real, to attract users to open these files to control the spread of computer viruses or purpose.
2.3 application software leverages technology
vulnerabilities in application software and use Trojan horses, difficult to identify the largest danger.logiciels Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader, the browser and if books Superstar there were vulnerabilities high risk in the office every day is widely used in these files, using software vulnerabilities Trojan application, without difference between the file normalLorsque the user opens, it will open the regular implementation of programs Trojan and fichiers.Les intruders often use vulnerabilities in software applications to create Trojans, Jiang these files apparently normal attacking 给 mail attacks once they open the mail file Zhong, trojan virus infection the probability of Gao.
3. Mail Security and Protection
Mail Server 3.1 Security and protection
Mail server security is to ensure that the basic safety of operating system, because the coverage of the security of the operating system of relatively large, this paper is the assumption that, in Under the principle of security of the operating system, focusing on e-mail security, their system uses the following measures to ensure Jian Yi:
(1) update fixes vulnerabilities of the operating system.
(2) to install antivirus software and firewalls, to update the virus library, regular time to kill the virus, if the security gateway conditional use e-mail.
(3) a checklist of safety, conduct regular safety checks in accordance with the security policy.
(4) restricted access to server IP addresses, as well as e-mail provides messaging services, IP Security can do if the restrictions on the IP address to maintain confidence in network settings.
(5) to install software to be tested for safety, to ensure that no plug-ins, to ensure the software installation is "clean."
the mail server, no matter what type of mail server configuration, server configuration, software, Internet mail server to find the current version if there are gaps, as well as articles related to the configuration safety and conduct a security assessment of associated risks and risk response measures.
3.2 Technology Security
mail client
over safety of the mail server, the mail client is the main target of attacks Trojan e-mail, do e-mail client, the security of essential safety measure in the customer mail.ordinateur E-mail must install a firewall, antivirus, and update the virus database security patches and operating système.Recommandé anti-virus software with e-mail monitoring, users can use common household the "Rising avast free + firewall! Antivirus software "combination, avast! A strong ability to monitor e-mail and Web Trojans, and the message is gratuit.Recommandations prevention Trojans following four methods:
(1) an "investigation" was mainly looking at the e-mail, if attachment, first save the attachment locally, then use the killing of antivirus software . If it is an executable file, be sure to pass the physical means of communication, ask the sender to ensure that messages from sources fiables.Proposé change the Folder Options, delete files "have hidden file extension" option, to be able to display the file name suffix to prevent intruders from changing the file suffix, true, to encourage the Trojans execution recipient.
(2) 2 "see" the primary means of seeing the message headers, as well as the address of the sender, if the message has attachments, you must first view the property schedule, attachment hidden suffix fichier.Si the mail client program to provide a way to display text, it is recommended to view the text display mode.
(3) 3 "block" is found to have been infected in the case, connect the time to take corrective action if we find the system infected by a Trojan horse, it is recommended to restore the system or reinstall the operating system.
(4) using encryption software in two ways to view and send and receive messages, such as using PGP encryption software to send and receive messages, signature certificates by path of personal trust to secure e-mail, to prevent counterfeiting, mail handling.
If you look at the e-mail accidentally infected by a Trojan e-mail must be immediately faulty network, to kill the virus, do data backup, if possible, try to restore the system, and staff report network management, system security controls nouveauveiller that the local network entirely.
4. Conclusion
This article deals with e-mail security risks, e-mail attacks became one of the main means of attack, because the message has become a daily part of the essential, most people use the Internet e-mail, if there is no message related to security lasensibilisation the message success rate Trojan invasion, whether personal, corporate, government or military, have a risk much security, document E-mail technical Trojan were studied, and finally gives some solutions pratiquese-mail against the Trojans have a reference value.


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Fort Collins, Colo. (September 12, 2012) – Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) implementation on National Forest System lands within the High Park Fire burn area has been taking place on roads and trails. As soon as the week of Sept. 16, aerial mulching could begin.
Work to date has included erosion control and hazard tree removal along trails and roads. Places being treated with aerial mulching this fall include high priority areas of high and moderate soil burn severity on slopes between 20% and 60%. Fall mulching will take place on 881 acres with wood shreds. It is estimated fall aerial mulching will take approximately 20 to 30 days to complete.
Additional mulching on nearly 5,000 acres with straw is expected in the late spring or early summer. Mulching helps stabilize burned hills and reduce erosion in these areas. No treatment is taking place in the Cache la Poudre Wilderness.
Other proposed work will continue as conditions allow, including noxious weed monitoring and treatment, additional erosion control and hazardous tree removal along roads and trails, trail stabilization, and protection of archeological sites. Volunteers have helped the Canyon Lakes Ranger District open some trails in the burn area.
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"New research suggests that older people people do not decline mentally with age, it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information stored their brains. Doctor Michael Ramscar said that his research suggests that much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full up, so to do humans take longer to access information. Researchers say this slowing down it is not the same as cognitive decline."
"Atomic Antelope's Chris Stevens, who created the interactive book Alice for iPad, hopes neuroscience research can find non-violent triggers to mimic the rush of pleasure gamers feel when firing guns during play. He's even calling on publishers to invest millions of dollars in cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to better understand the impact of games on our brains. Stevens believes that by measuring physiological responses during play, developers can create compelling – and peaceful - experiences..."
"A group of American researchers from MIT, Indiana University, and Tufts University, led by Erin Treacy Solovey, have developed Brainput — pronounced brain-put, not bra-input — a system that can detect when your brain is trying to multitask, and offload some of that workload to a computer. The idea of using computers to do our grunt work isn't exactly new — without them, the internet wouldn't exist, manufacturing would be a very different beast, and we'd all have to get a lot better at mental arithmetic.
"A recent project here at the Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris (LCMCP) wants to make high-performance scientific computing cheaper by finding new ways to squeeze performance from consumer-grade "gamer" hardware. The idea is nothing less than building the equivalent of a $400,000 custom high performance computing setup for only $40,000.
"It has become a part of the everyday vernacular to say, "Oh, just Google it," in order to find information not readily known. Because Google has seemingly become a part of life, says a new study that indicates the search engine is altering our brains."
Millions of people who have been prodding away at their Nintendo DS portable consoles, smug in the knowledge that they are giving their brains a proper work-out, might have to rethink how they are going to stop the contents of their skulls turning into mush.
We've found lots of technically challenging ways to monitor brain activity, but scientists may have come up with an easier one. A paper published in Nature last week describes a new method for placing electrodes onto soft, curvilinear biological surfaces: embed them them on a flexible, silk-based substrate that can be resorbed into tissue.
A recent workshop on the BCI X PRIZE – sponsored by Singularity University and held on the campus of MIT – brought together Peter Diamandis (Chairman of the X PRIZE Foundation), Ray Kurzweil, John Donoghue (Founder of Cyberkinetics), Dr. Gerwin Schalk (holds a brain computer interface patent), and Ed Boyden (MIT Synthetic Neurobiology Group). Diamandis' X PRIZE foundation is just starting to conduct interviews with experts, governments, and potential competitors. The foundation must court donors to make the $10 million+ prize a reality.
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About 115 firefighters battled a wild fire on Bower Mountain in Southwest Madison Twp. overnight April 8-9.
Tom Bell, director of emergency management for Perry County, said the fire started on private land off of Laurel Run Road and spread to adjacent state forest land.
Responding were six Perry and four or so Cumberland County fire companies, as well as state foresters.
The volunteer firefighters were relieved from the scene at about 9:20 in the evening. State foresters returned to the scene on Monday morning to improve the containment line around the fire, which involved about 40 acres.
Glenn Bell, a volunteer forest warden and public information officer, reported that the firefighters were aided by single engine air tankers based in Hazleton and Bedford County.
Bell explained that during the spring fire season from snow melt to green up (typically March-May), the forestry service uses the aircraft under contract to battle wild fires in inaccessible areas. The airplanes, typically with a capacity of 500 or 800 gallons of water, dropped over the wildfire on Bower Mountain several times on Sunday afternoon, assisting firefighters on the ground who gained access via brush truck and in some cases ATVs.
Bell said that the cause of the fire still was being investigated on Monday.
Forestry crews returned to the scene on Monday to knock down hot spots and expand the containment lines. Wildfires in this season typically involve dried grass and underbrush, which sometimes burn hotly enough to set fire to standing deadwood, Bell said.
Easter Sunday was a busy day for fire crews in Perry County. Later in the evening, firefighters from New Bloomfield and Duncannon were summoned to the scene of a much smaller wild fire on private land in Wheatfield Twp. They were relieved at 10:38 p.m.


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In the weeks after President John F. Kennedy's death, the White House received more than 800,000 condolence letters addressed to his widow — 45,000 on the Monday following the assassination. On Jan. 14, 1964, in her first public statement since her husband's death, Jacqueline Kennedy thanked the nation for the warmth of its tributes. "Whenever I can bear to, I read them," Kennedy said. "All his bright light, gone from the world."
Two days later, Janis Hirsch, a Trenton girl who had polio and who was recuperating in the hospital from a broken hip, picked up a pen and scribbled her own note to the former first lady: "I am only 13 and I know you are well educated, but I still feel I could give you some advise (sic)." Hirsch detailed her health woes and added, "I know you too have problems, so I will tell you my remedy for smiling and happiness. Always sing 'You Gotta Have Heart' from 'Damn Yankees,' and I think you'll be happy."
More than 40 years later, historian Ellen Fitzpatrick, writing a book about the condolence letters, tracked down Hirsch, who had graduated from Ewing High School, wrote for the National Lampoon and became a successful sitcom writer ("Murphy Brown," "Frasier," "Will & Grace") in Hollywood. Hirsch immediately remembered writing to Kennedy, and how the mailman was so overcome when he delivered the black-bordered acknowledgement of sympathy from the White House a couple of months later.
She was a little appalled, however, at her words: "How Jackie Kennedy didn't hop on the Amtrak, go to Trenton and punch me in the face as hard as she could and go back to mourning, I'll never know," laughs Hirsch in a phone interview from her home in California. "The arrogance of the child."
Hirsch's letter found its way into Fitzpatrick's book, "Letters to Jackie: Condolences From a Grieving Nation," and is part of a documentary adapted from it, "Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy," which airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on TLC, part of the coverage of the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's death.
In 1963, Fitzpatrick was a sixth-grader in Amherst, Mass., and she had glimpsed Kennedy when he came to her hometown in October to dedicate the Robert Frost Library at Amherst College. "Something about the juxtaposition of the excitement of just having seen the president," Fitzpatrick recalls, "and just so quickly later to learn this awful news, this terrible tragedy, really made me understand from a young age how things can change and how history can really pivot in a moment."
A few years ago, Fitzpatrick was on her way to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston to do some research on an unrelated topic when she recalled Jacqueline Kennedy's television appearance to thank the nation for its sympathy.
She thought the letters might reveal how Americans had viewed the president in his own moment in time; she soon discovered that 15,000 of the letters had been saved — and forgotten. She thought, at first, they would be useful for an academic book, but as she began to read them, she was struck by both the diversity of the letter writers and their eloquence.
In 2010, she published "Letters to Jackie," winnowing the 15,000 letters to a little more than 200. Soon after, filmmaker William Couturie, who made the Emmy-winning 1987 documentary "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam," read the book and recognized the same intense intimacy in these notes from ordinary Americans.
Couturie adapted the book, further winnowing the letters to 20 and recruited notable actors, including Viola Davis, Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, to read them. ("True Grit" star Hailee Steinfeld reads the letter from Hirsch, who is one of the youngest of the correspondents in the documentary.) The letters are interspersed with archival footage of the president in his prime and of the aftermath of his death.
"In my young mind, he was a TV dad," Hirsch says of Kennedy. "He was on television. He was handsome. He was young. He bought his daughter a pony, his son hid under his desk. He was funny in press conferences in a way I could appreciate as a kid. I just think maybe he was my TV dad."
And while Hirsch may rue her young hubris, Fitzpatrick found the note very moving. "It was so touching that this young girl, who, herself, had been through so much — she mentioned operations she had endured and she was such a young person, she obviously had her own challenges in her own life — and I found it so touching that she was reaching out to Mrs. Kennedy to try to suggest something that she felt had lifted her own spirits."


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GOWANDA - A teenage boy who enjoys math, lacrosse and is interested in girls, has already battled more than most 14-year-old boys at his age. Nate Walsh of Gowanda has been in remission from cancer for about six months.
Nate was diagnosed with stage 3 Burkitt's non-Hodgkin Lymphoma last October at age 13. After going in for a biopsy of a tumor, he had complications resulting in an extended hospital stay.
"After going in for a biopsy of the tumor, (Nate) had complications from that and spent many weeks in the hospital; so that caused a lot of expense," Cathy Walsh, Nate's mother, said.
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Following his stay in Children's Hospital for the complications, Nate was required to go for treatment for the cancer. His last chemotherapy treatment was in January, according to Cathy. Since his last treatment, Nate has been cancer free.
"He finished treatment on January 10 and goes in every month to see the doctor to see if the cancer is back. There's no evidence that its been (back)," Cathy said.
Due to the hospitalization and treatments, Nate's medical bills have totaled $1.6 million. While family insurance is covering most of the cost, the family is still responsible for 10 percent. To help offset costs, the family will host a spaghetti dinner benefit on Saturday. Even though Nate has gone through chemotheraphy, he always had a positive attitude. According to Cathy even when Nate was starting to lose his hair he, along with his sister, would use the fallen hair as fake mustaches.
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What: Nathaniel Walsh Benefit featuring a spaghetti dinner, bake sale, silent auction and 50/50 raffle
Where: American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda
When: Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Why: To help offset medical costs for Nate Walsh who was diagnosed with cancer at 13
"He is pretty humble about it. He had a really good attitude about it," Cathy said.
In the fall, Nate will be a freshman in high school and has not fallen behind in his schooling due to home tutoring while he was in the hospital. He wants to tryout for the football team and currently plays modified lacrosse. He also wants to obtain a Ph.D in math in the future. Nate is also a boy scout with Troop Gowanda 276 and enjoys volunteering and helping others.
The dinner will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda. Pre-sale tickets will be available until Wednesday at the price of $8 for adults and $5 for children under age 8. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 for adults and $5 for children. During the event, a silent auction, bake sale and 50/50 drawing will be held. The drawing for the silent auction will be at 8 p.m. and the winner need not be present. The 50/50 drawing will take place between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Monetary contributions can be made at Community Bank in c/o of The Nathaniel Walsh Benefit. For more information, contact Cathy at 241-3021 or Lori Lindquist at 532-4566. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Gowanda Shop N' Save and at the American Legion.
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Here is basic information and the latest news about the LaFayette school budget. See something missing? Email us here.
Key dates
» Budget documents
» Budget calendar 2011-2012
» Thursday, April 21: Board of Education adopts budget.
» Thursday, May 5: Budget hearing 6 p.m.
» Tuesday, May 17: Budget vote.
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NEWARK — Flights were delayed by close to an hour and half Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport, largely because of a 10 percent reduction in air traffic controllers nationwide and made worse by high winds.
The delays were even longer at the other two major airports in the region — close to three hours at John F. Kennedy International and two hours at LaGuardia Airports.
The backup came on the first weekday that 1,500 of the nation's air traffic controllers were furloughed as the results of mandatory federal budget cuts, and the delays at the big three New York airports had a ripple effect that was felt as far away as the West Coast.
"Yesterday, there were approximately 400 delays in the system attributable to staffing reductions resulting from the furlough," the Federal Aviation Administration said on its website.
The agency's statement said that travelers could "expect to see a wide range of delays that will change throughout the day depending on staffing and weather-related issues."
Like other federal agencies, the FAA had warned that the cuts — brought about by the failure of Congress and the Obama administration to agree on tax-and-spending issues — would require furloughs resulting in service reductions bound to be felt by the public.
In the FAA's case, $600 million in cuts is translating into one day a week off every two weeks, for each employee. The furloughs began on Sunday and will be in effect until the end of the current federal fiscal year on Sept. 30.
The FAA has calculated that the furloughs will affect up to 6,700 of the 30,000 to 235,000 flights a day.
The slowdown was complicated at the three area airports by high wind gusts. And at Kennedy, the FAA said construction of a high-speed taxiway — intended to reduce delays by moving arriving aircraft off of runways faster — only made matters worse.
The Airline Pilots Association and Airlines for America, the industry's main lobby group, filed a lawsuit on Friday in an effort to block the furloughs.
Nick Calio, president of Airlines for America, called the furloughs "illegal, irresponsible and damaging," as well as "totally unnecessary."
Other federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration, have managed to avoid furloughs.
For their part, airline executives are said to be upset over the government's handling of the furloughs, and The New York Times reported that they were accusing the FAA of purposely trying to make the situation more difficult for passengers to make a political point.
Raymond Adams, president of the Newark chapter of the National Air Traffic Controller's Association, said none of the controllers at Newark had taken their furloughs yet.
But Adams added that "the delays at Newark are attributable to the furlough's effect at other facilities in the national airspace system."
He said he and other controllers in Newark scheduled their furloughs for today, typically an administrative training day when additional controllers are assigned to cover for those in training.
"We want to be on the job," Adams said. "None of us want to be furloughed. And we do take pride in running our airport efficiently but there will be some impact."
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the three area airports, issue an alert for Newark Monday warning travellers of delays.
"Due to federal budget issues, travelers may experience flight delays at the airport," the advisory stated. "Please allow extra time at the airport, and check your flight's status with your airline."
• Furloughs lead to flight delays this morning in Newark, along East Coast
• Flights on time at Newark airport, despite start of furloughs caused by sequestration


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Educating for Peace
My uncle, Francis J. Cusimano, was a member of the New York Province of the Jesuits. Pedro Arrupe, at the time superior general of the order, sent him to Nigeria, where he spent 20 years building schools and parishes before his too-early death over a decade ago. I miss him. He was one of the influences that attracted me to my vocation in Catholic education.
My uncle once led off a homily with the old Jesuit joke: A Franciscan, a Dominican and a Jesuit came upon the Holy Family in the stable. The Franciscan was awed that God was born into poverty among the animals. The Dominican was captivated by the Incarnation. The Jesuit pulled Mary aside and asked her, "Have you thought about where you are going to send him to school?" Uncle Frannie then asked, "Where are you going to school?" Every day the world schools our hearts with lessons in violence, selfishness, greed, materialism—in the false gods of what Blessed Pope John Paul II described as the culture of death. Are we Catholics, then, schooling our hearts instead in God's call to justice and peace?
It is a challenging question, one that Pope Benedict XVI took as his theme for the celebration of the 45th World Day of Peace on Jan. 1, 2012: "Educating Young People in Justice and Peace." [4] The Jasmine Revolutions and the birth of the new South Sudan underscore the pope's message. "Young persons must labor for justice and peace in a complex and globalized world," said a Vatican statement announcing the theme, and we all share responsibility for preparing future generations.
The good news is that peace is breaking out. Internationally, the number of major armed conflicts has decreased by half over the past 20 years. The waning of war creates a challenge: how to keep the guns silent. Sustaining peace in regions torn by decades of violence requires going back to school. Children in war zones have learned more than anyone ought to know of violence. How can people learn peace who have never known peace?
Solidarity with the wider church helps in peace education around the world. In Sudan, the Philippines, Palestine, Colombia and elsewhere, Catholic Relief Services partners with local dioceses, parishes and nongovernmental organizations to integrate peace education into the curricula and methods of schools and madrasas. Teachers are trained in "paths to peace," which include: dismantling the culture of war; building intercultural respect, reconciliation and solidarity; promoting human rights and responsibilities; and cultivating inner peace. Interactive exercises help students and teachers learn how to "do" peace, how to resolve conflict nonviolently.
Peace education is hard in places like South Sudan, where the armed forces of Sudan still bomb civilians in refugee camps in the south. The church in Sudan uses Peace Radio broadcasts to reach people outside school and parish settings. Likewise, Jesuit Refugee Service and local partners educate refugees. Solidarity with South Sudan and pressure by the U.S. government helped bring about a largely peaceful independence for South Sudan last year. International attention and solidarity are still needed to build sustainable peace.
Peace education is also challenging in the United States. In a country at war for over a decade, the word peace is treated as suspect. Many dioceses and parishes have renamed their Justice and Peace offices with generic titles like Community Outreach. I understand the political polarization that gives rise to such changes, but I worry: What does it mean if we cannot even name ourselves as followers of the Prince of Peace.
At home, peace education gets personal. Like Ralphie in the movie "The Christmas Story," our pre-school-age son is obsessed with toy guns. We wake each morning to the sounds of hunters killing duck and deer along the Chesapeake Bay. Our three children, all born after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have only known their country at war, with military deployments of friends and family, and heavily armed men in the capital. Raising children to "Go in peace to love and serve the world" is very much a countercultural stance.
My uncle's question, "Where are we going to school?" is no joke. As the pope notes, we all need to step up to the challenges of educating for peace and justice.


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NEW YORK -- Stocks fell modestly in morning trading Tuesday as investors sort through another round of mixed economic data and retail earnings.
Overseas markets retreated slightly after big gains the previous day.
Investors are examining earnings reports from retailers, looking for signs of strength in consumers. A report showing a rebound in retail sales helped push major indexes higher on Monday.
Consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of all economic activity in the nation, and a rebound in spending -- especially during the holiday season -- is necessary for a strong economic recovery.
Home Depot Inc., Saks Inc. and Target Corp. all reported better-than-expected third-quarter results Tuesday morning, but say they remain cautious of a potential rebound and ahead of the key upcoming holiday season.
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated Monday that an economic recovery is likely to be only moderate. He also said the pace of the recovery will keep unemployment from declining quickly. Consumers' anxiety about their job security has been the primary factor behind their modest spending.
Traders received a disappointing report on industrial production. The Fed said production at the nation's factories, mines and utilities rose 0.1 percent, less than the 0.4 percent predicted by economists polled by Thomson Reuters.
In morning trading, Dow Jones industrial average fell 15.04, or 0.1 percent, to 10,391.92. The Standard & Poor's 500 index declined 2.79, or 0.3 percent, to 1,106.51, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 6.30, or 0.3 percent, to 2,191.55.
The Labor Department's Produce Price Index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level, rose 0.3 percent in October, after falling by 0.6 percent a month earlier. Economists had predicted a 0.5 percent rise.
Excluding volatile food and energy costs, the core index dropped by 0.6 percent in October.
The report provides further evidence that inflation will remain stable -- a forecast repeated by Bernanke on Monday -- as rising unemployment, wary shoppers and tight credit keep a lid on prices.
A bigger-than-expected rebound in retail sales in October helped push stocks sharply higher Monday, sending major indexes to their 13-month highs. The Dow jumped 136 points and the S&P closed above the 1,100 level for the first time in more than a year.
Retail sales rose 1.4 percent in October, nearly double the 0.8 percent increase forecast by economists and a sharp rebound from the 2.3 percent decline in September.
A weakening dollar on Monday also sent the price of commodities and materials and energy companies' stock higher. Stocks have frequently been moving in the opposite direction of the dollar during the latest part of the market's rally.
On Tuesday, the dollar rose against other major currencies, while the price of gold declined after setting a record high a day earlier.


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The reality of criminal gangs in South King County
A gang is a group of people who make money from criminal enterprises, and South King County has its share of gang activity.
Common crimes associated with gang activity include auto theft, burglaries, drugs and prostitution. Gang wars also lead to gun violence in public settings. A thread among gang-related activity is that most offenders live outside of the communities where they commit their crimes.
A blog called Northwest Gangs has actively tracked and shared gang-related headlines and photos for the past several years. The blog's creator, who goes by Brad to protect his anonymity, has documented gangs and their graffiti in South King County.
Brad said the more established gangs in Federal Way include the 74 Hoover Criminals (mostly along Pacific Highway), Family Mafia Crips, West Side Mafia Blood Gang, King Underground Surenos, South Side Playboys, Sureno King Lokotes and Sons of Samoa.
"More or less, you're seeing a spillover of the same gangs in Seattle and Tacoma," Brad told The Mirror about gang activity in South King County.
Gentrification and new construction lead to gang members looking for homes in other low-income neighborhoods.
"Territorial-wise, it's just kind of spread all over," Brad said.
Brad's observations of gang activity in South King County aligns with the view of local law enforcement, in that gangs are less concentrated in suburbia compared to Seattle and Tacoma neighborhoods. Seattle areas like South Park and the Central District have established gang territory.
Brad, a Seattle resident, said he is not involved in a gang, and instead works in public relations. He started the blog because he had trouble finding information on local gangs, a topic he learned about in his native Yakima. Local media and law enforcement have contacted him for insight.
The 32-year-old blogger views his site as a public education service. Gang members have emailed death threats, he said, while others accuse him of glamorizing the gang lifestyle.
"I hear from youth counselors, school teachers," he said. "People come to my website because they're looking for information."
One thing Brad's site teaches is the difference between gang graffiti and random street tagging. Gang graffiti is meant to communicate a specific message, and is typically one color and straightforward. The tagging by "artists" and wannabes, however, often features bubble letters and multiple colors.
According to the Center for Children and Youth Justice, gang members often grow up in dysfunctional households with a lack of positive role models and supervision. By living under conditions that promote criminal behavior, young gang members are more likely to drop out of school or go to prison.
Local cases
Federal Way's gang-related cases include the murder charges filed against Renton resident Kenneth Sutton for a July 2012 shooting at Johnny's Famous Bar and Grill. The case is being handled by the county's homicide unit.
The July 2011 shooting at a car show in Kent, in which 12 people were injured, served as a wake-up call for gang violence in King County. Six alleged gang members were eventually arrested following an extensive investigation. In August 2011, the county reacted with a $1.4 million proposal to combat gangs and crime. The money helped fund personnel, equipment and education outreach.
Later this year, the Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs will release a comprehensive study of gang activity in the area with updated statistics.
King County lacks a system or method for counting the number of gang members that reside in each city. The county prosecutor's office keeps statistics only on gang cases filed as criminal charges.
• Between Jan. 2010 and Dec. 2011, nine gang cases on file had occurred in Federal Way. Of those cases, only two were committed by residents of Federal Way. In that time period, gang members living in Federal Way committed nine crimes on file, including the two referenced above.
• Between Jan. 2010 and Dec. 2011, Seattle had 45 cases filed, Kent had 11 cases, Auburn had 10, Renton had 8, and Seatac had 6.
• Top gang-related crimes in Federal Way are assaults (shootings and stabbings), armed robberies, burglaries, drive-by shootings and gun possession.
• According to a 2011 report, there are an estimated 12,000 gang members in King County, with about 143 active criminal street gangs. The King County Sheriff's Office reported that about 87 of those gangs are active in South King County, and 46 have at least 15 members each.
• Contrary to stereotypes, some gangs in King County contain multiple generations and ethnicities. Although there are some all-female gangs, many local gangs consist of both men and women.
• Federal Way employs two half-time paid positions for graffiti removal, and residents can report graffiti at (253) 835-2617.
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This month, The Mirror will examine gangs in Federal Way and South King County. Next week's installment of the series will discuss the resources that local governments and police departments devote toward battling gang activity.
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Sunday, the story we filed after our teleconference call with coach Riley:
Oregon State coach Mike Riley takes long, contemplative walks with his dog Rudy after home games, win or lose, just to clear his head and get ready for the next challenge.
Riley said he has too much faith in his players to think they are giving up with three games left in the regular season.
And on Sunday, he took heart at the sight of students camping out at Reser Stadium so they could get tickets for the USC game, a must win if the Beavers want to keep their bowl hopes alive.
"I am very appreciative of that,'' said Riley, who also acknowledged the Dad's Weekend crowd of 45,389 for WSU – a crowd eerily quiet for much of the afternoon because of the shocking turn of events on the field.
"All I can do is assure them we will do everything we can to try and play the best football we can in the next three games,'' said Riley, addressing the students.
"There's going to be talk about bowl eligibility and I suggested we don't even worry about that until we just take care of business. We've just got to try and win a game and then we'll see what happens after that.''
Riley said he and his assistant coaches will discuss changing what they do in practice to try and stop the bleeding and instill some confidence in the players before they take on No. 20 USC.
He said there were numerous issues facing the team besides how to stop the Trojans.
"We have to be the most mentally tough of our lives right now,'' he said.
While the message boards lit up with criticism of the OSU coaching staff and the players in the wake of the WSU loss, Riley said there are more tangible reasons for what happened.
"We didn't execute. We had breakdowns in just about every phase whether it was run defense, pass defense, run blocking, decision making, route-running, alignment. … I mean, it was total.''
Riley said he told his players on Sunday no one is going to feel sorry for them, "and we all have to be responsible for pulling us out of this thing.''
Riley said he was "losing his hair'' thinking about the Beavers' offense, which rolled to touchdowns on four straight possessions during a 35-7 rout of Cal on Oct. 30, then flailed around hopelessly much of the time in losses to UCLA and WSU.
"The rhythm, the confidence of which we played a couple weeks ago compared to yesterday was worse than night and day,'' said Riley.
"It's probably not saying it harshly enough, but it's like we're in just a dang slump. We've got to get out of it. It's a spiral.''
Especially on third down. "Third down is a horrible stat for the Beavers right now,'' said Riley, "on both sides of the ball.''
Lineup changes? "I've got no statement about that tonight,'' said Riley.
Asked if there was no one in the locker room to stand up and take a leadership role to help pull the Beavers out of their funk, Riley said, "I don't think that's accurate.''
"I have faith in the older guys on this team that work hard and do the right thing.''
Riley was asked what went through his mind watching the WSU game unfold.
"I guess I was shocked we didn't play better,'' he said.
"We've had three games where all of us didn't do our job and we lost them all, and (Saturday) was the worst of them. We're in a hole we have to dig ourselves out of of. There's no other way to say it. Everybody knows it.''
Notable: FB Will Darkins and MLB Tony Wilson will go through the concussion protocols this week after taking shots to the head in the WSU game. ... Riley wouldn't bite on the contention (shared by many disgruntled fans) that Oregon State made the Cougars look good Saturday. "They played a very good game against us and beat us thoroughly. I have no problem acknowledging that,'' said Riley. "It is not our position that we would diminish the game (WSU) played.'' ... we told Riley that for part of this season, it seemed Ryan Katz might avoid the year one as a starter struggles of previous OSU QBs in this system. And now? "He's basically going through the first-year quarterback situation,'' said Riley of a player who was benched briefly in the first half. ... USC doesn't come in with a No. 1 ranking, and this doesn't have the feel of one of those Giant Killer situations. "I've looked at a couple films of their defense and they're very talented, very physical,'' said Riley, who could also have mentioned that USC QB Matt Barkley might be salivating at the chance to throw against the Beavers' defense. ... Riley knows how goofy it looks that his team pounded Cal (without Kevin Riley) and that Cal had a great shot at taking down No. 1 Oregon Saturday night in Berkeley. "It's crazy, you're absolutely right,'' he said. "It's been a wacky year.'' ... USC is on probation and out of the national spotlight, but Riley said emphatically, "it's not 'just another team' They're a very good team. They've got really, really good talent and they've been playing good football lately.'' ... OSU is 4-5, 3-3 in Pac-10 play, while the Trojans are 7-3 and 4-3 after a 24-21 win over Arizona in Tucson.
- Paul Buker