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After working as a struggling writer for 28 years, and author succeeds as a best-selling author on Amazon after implementing a daring experiement
Edmonton, AB- It's a familiar story for a writer. Form rejection letters from agents and publishers, publishing houses that seem great and then go bankrupt, and enough rejections to wallpaper an office—twice.
But writer Cheryl Kaye Tardif kept to her motto of 'Dare to Dream…and Dream BIG!' and now after many years and 10 e-books later, she has finally arrived…in more ways than one.
"I've gone from self publishing my first book, to signing with a traditional publisher and agent, to going back to self publishing and now signing with another agent, but this time there is a big difference. Now I'm actually making money with my books," says Tardif, who was close to giving up her dreams and having to find a JOB.
In a bold experiment Tardif pulled two of her published books out of distribution and enrolled them in the new Amazon KDP Select program. After the first month, she quadrupled the previous month's income and enrolled more of her titles in Select.
The next month, she made over $42,000 with her Kindle e-books, the majority of that from one title. In July, she sold over 26,000 kindle copies of another title. Her sales the past 6 months have been so good they caught the eye of some influential people. Suddenly agents and publishers were coming to her. And she was ready for them.
"I have always had goals in mind for my books and I was looking for more foreign translations, audio, film and major book contracts. After being contacted by Adrienne Lombardo of Trident Media Group in New York (owned by Robert Gottlieb), and a senior editor from Penguin USA, I decided to sign with Trident and see if we could take my books to the next level."
Tardif wants everyone to know that although her dreams are coming true, she isn't an overnight success. 'Be bold—or go home!' is her new motto. It takes hard work, dedication, education, and risk-taking to succeed in the business of books. And, oh yes, Big Dreams.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif is now an international best-selling author of 10 ebooks, including her marketing book, How I Made Over $42,000 in 1 Month Selling My Kindle eBooks. She also runs Imajin Books, a publishing company in Edmonton, AB.
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Wauneta Abbott, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at home.
Patricia Catherine 'Pat' Avila, 85, died Friday, Dec. 10 at Oak Valley Hospital.
Rex Glenn Dalrymple, 58, died Wednesday, Dec. 8 at his Oakdale home.
Janet H. Gregory, 63, of Oakdale died Tuesday, Dec. 7 in Calaveras County.
Sharon Elaine Smith, 63, died Monday, Dec. 6 at her Oakdale home.
Cleone Temple, 92, of Oakdale died Monday, Dec. 6 at her daughter's home.
Ewald Richard Seifert, 101, died Sunday, Dec. 5 at his Oakdale home.
Samuel Layton Huey, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 27.
Melvin Elias Lerch, 90, of Potsdam, New York died Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
C. Bruce Orvis, 83, of Farmington died Saturday, Nov. 27 at Oak Valley Hospital.
Blanche Charlotte Price, 96, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 28 surrounded by her family at Alexander Cohen Hospice House.
Hazel Mae 'Nana' Stallings, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 25.
William Robert 'Bob' Coon, 89, died Monday, Nov. 15.
August 'Augie' Panelli, 76, died Monday, Nov. 15.
William R. 'Bill' Jeffers, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 14 of cancer at Memorial Hospital, Modesto.
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Elizabeth M. (Betty) Kaminski, 84, of Escalon, CA passed away Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 at her Escalon residence.
Samantha Jane Watson, 79, was born February 15, 1937 in Soper, Oklahoma. She lost her long struggle with Alzheimer's on January 22, 2017. She ...
Beverly Ruth Buck Brunker died quietly at home on Monday, February 13.
Patricia "Sally" Richards, a long-time resident of the Oakdale area, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at the age of 84. She was at home ...
John Terrence Krieger passed away at home on February 8, 2017 at the age of 72 after a long illness. He is survived by his ...
Opal "Mae" Lonsdale entered into heaven peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 and her faith was so strong that she knew her salvation. She passed ...
Robert L. (Bob) Jacobson, age 80, died February 6, 2017. He was born in Los Angeles, California, the eldest son of Leonard and Charlotte Jacobson ...
Leroy died peacefully at Astoria Senior Living in Oakdale, CA on February 4, 2017 after a short illness of pneumonia. He was born in Grayson ...
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a resident of Menlo Park
on Nov 11, 2011 at 10:25 am
Thank you Bill Johnson, and your staff at the Palo Alto Weekly for organizing this annual effort, vetting the grant applications, partnering with SVCF, and bringing the resources of the Packard and Hewlett Foundations and the generosity of Holiday Fund contributors to the local non-profits. The Holiday Fund grant has enabled St. Elizabeth Seton School to continue providing an after school Athletics Program for girls and boys in grades 4-8th. This is the first time many of our students, who live in under resourced communities, have had the opportunity to experience and participate in competitive athletics. The Athletics Program allows participants to learn valuable life lessons and experience achievement outside the classroom.
a resident of Stanford
on Nov 11, 2011 at 7:42 pm
A very worthwhile endeavor. Best of luck in reaching this year's goal.
It would be wonderful if you might consider adding one or two non-profit animal groups to the list of recipients. These shelters have been hard hit by the economy, as well as an increase in owners forced to surrender dogs, cats, and other pets. They do not receive any government funding and would be most appreciate of any contributions. Many thanks.
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Enjoy the beautiful sunset and watch Charleston's resident pod of dolphins as you stay on our 2 Bedroom/2 bathroom 34' yacht! Park for free at our fantastic location on the Ashley River and the peninsula of beautiful downtown Charleston, SC. Walk to a Riverdog's baseball game (single-A affiliated with the Yankees), or simply watch the stadium's fireworks from the comfort of the yacht's deck while sipping a cocktail. Cross the street to Crosby's Seafood to pick up some fresh fish and shellfish to throw on the grill for a special meal. We are right around the corner from the Citadel (go Bulldogs!), and minutes away from the shopping and nightlife of King Street. Charleston's southern charm, historic mansions, and world-renowned restaurants will be at your fingertips!
The yacht has a fully equipped kitchen (stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, waffle maker, coffee maker, toaster oven) along with a gas grill on the back deck overlooking the Ashley River. We have access located on the marina dock for larger meals under a covered pavilion. We supply kitchen necessities, grilling utensils, and a fully stocked spice rack for those who like to cook. There are 3 flat screen TVS with two blue ray players, and plenty of board games. No Fear with children as their is a first class playground in the park adjacent to the boat 200 yards away. The Forward Bedroom has a 42' Samsung Flatscreen if you decide to stay hunkered in for a movie night (the nearest Redbox is about a mile away). The main bedroom in the Aft (rear) of the boat has a custom-made memory foam mattress that feels like a supportive cloud. Both bedrooms have amazing down comforters. Take advantage of the boat's central heat and air, or open all the hatches and windows to let the sea breeze flow through. Fresh linens and towels provided. Cable and Wifi included.
Please ask about Sunset or Dolphin Cruise on this boat or one of our amazing fishing charters on any of our boats. We will gladly offer you a discount if booked at the time of making your reservation. Please see 'Detailed Price' on upper right hand corner to see published stay rates for your specific dates.
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Joel was an awesome host and made everything easy for us. Highly recommend staying on the boat!!
We loved the city of Charleston and were very excited to have such a unique place to lay our heads at night. Joel was very accommodating...even giving us an extra free night since no one was coming in directly behind us and tropical storm Hermine had ruined our second day in town. The boat is more than enough space for a couple or even a small family. We saw dolphins in the evening and loved relaxing out on the boat at night with a glass of wine. And Uber and the free shuttle system (CARTA) make getting around easy, though we mostly ended up parking in one of the big downtown lots which has a $16/day maximum fee...not bad for a day of parking in the middle of everything. Highly recommended!
Truly terrific boat! My friend and I stayed for a weekend and there was plenty of room, and not far from the shops and restaurants downtown ($7-$8 uber ride). I would highly recommend this boat!
We thoroughly enjoyed this stay. Great location, within 5 minutes of most attractions. Every was delivered as promised and more. We'd use again.
This was our first experience staying on a boat. Our group ages ranged from 64 to 74. Younger age groups would be better suited. I would not call the Shook Up Shark a luxury yacht as luxury to me means first class accommodations. We found several roaches/waterbugs in both bathroms and in the living/kitchen area. We did not cook but ate out. The refrigerator barely kept food/drinks cool although the top freezer did refreeze my icepacks. The freezer needed to be defrosted. The dining table sat four of us comfortably. The couch was not comfortable as the cushions sank when sat upon. Both bedrooms were tiny however the beds were very comfortable and had clean linens. Both bathrooms/showers were small but adequate and clean washclothes, towels, etc. were provided. The a/c worked well in the bedrooms but the kitchen, dining and living area was very warm during the day and slightly cooler at night. Cooling this area would be improved by having adequate window coverings to block out the sun as needed. The rear outside deck had two chairs and the placement of the boat provided great views but the sitting area was always in the sun from sunrise to sunset. Joel, the owner was very friendly and gave us a tour of the boat upon arrival. In conclusion, we had a good time while in Charleston (we were close to great restaurants, the downtown Market and tour facilities) and we will never forget our first boat experience.
First experience staying on a yacht and will probably do this again when traveling if luxury/comfort is not the priority...it was something different and nice to wake up in the morning and enjoy the view with coffee on the covered deck as well as a glass of wine in the evening. We enjoyed watching the dolphins in both the morning and close to sunset. The owner had excellent recommendations and suggestions (Saturday market downtown and restaurants). Downside and suggestions to make it more comfortable for guests: The temperature inside the boat during the day was not tolerable and temps were as high as 81 inside and that was very uncomfortable especially when getting cleaned up and ready to go out. A notebook or prior info emailed to guests with gate access code, wifi password (although it was not strong enough to work so we had to use data), and special instructions would be helpful so that you don't have to call/text for questions/needs. The beds were not comfortable and there were roaches in one of the bathrooms. Overall would rate 3 out of 5 due to the awesome view, location, and recommendations.
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8 Quiet Signs of Someone Drowning
Drowning doesn't mean flailing arms and calling for help. Knowing these silent signs of drowning can mean the difference between life and death.
Drowning is the second-most common cause of accidental death in children ages 1 to 14 (just behind motor vehicle accidents). In a 2004 study by a national safety group, 90 percent of children who drowned did so while under the care of an adult or a teenager. In many cases, the study suggests, that person had a momentary lapse of attention.
But the fact is that often those watching don't know what to look for—because drowning doesn't look like drowning. To ward off a tragedy in the making, watch for these signs that someone is in trouble.
1. They can't call for help—she has to be able to breathe before she can speak. When a person is drowning, her mouth sinks below and reappears above the surface of the water. There isn't time for her to exhale, inhale, and call out.
2. They can't wave for help either. A drowning person instinctively extends her arms to the sides and presses down to lift her mouth out of the water; a child may extend her arms forward. She can't use her arms to move toward a rescuer or reach for rescue equipment.
3. They remain upright in the water, with no evidence of kicking. She can struggle for only 20 to 60 seconds before going under.
4. Their eyes are glassy, unable to focus, or closed.
5. Their face may be hard to see; hair may be over forehead or eyes.
6. Their Head is low in the water, with mouth at water level; head may be tilted back with mouth open. A child's head may fall forward.
7. They are quiet. Children playing in the water make noise. When they get quiet, you need to get to them and find out why.
8. They don't seem in distress. Sometimes the most important indicator that someone is drowning is that she doesn't look like she's drowning. She may just seem to be looking up at the sky, shore, pool deck, or dock. Ask her, "Are you all right?" If she can answer at all, she probably is. If she returns a blank stare, you may have less than 30 seconds to get to her.
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Leslie Hartman, 52, a native of Franklin and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be Monday at Church of God of Prophecy in Patterson from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Home Industrial Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Annie Evelynn Henderson Hartman of Patterson; his wife, Crystal D. Hartman of Patterson; four sons, Quade Jones, Quinton Jones, Delvontae Favors and Leslie Favors, all of Patterson; five daughters, Leslie Bennett, Shawna Jones, Martika Jones, Honesti Henry and Christiana Favors, all of Patterson; three brothers, Raymond L. Hartman, Mark (Billy) Hartman and Aaron (Vinette) Hartman, all of Patterson; a sister, Janet Poole of Patterson; and seven grandchildren.
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After a decade and a half...I finally have it in my hands again. It's time for some Power Stone baby!!
After a decade and a half...I finally have it in my hands again. It's time for some Power Stone baby!!
I'm a huge Nintendo fan. Been a fan since the 90's. Though I had my share of Sega and Sony and Microsoft in between, I basically owned and spent most of my time playing Donkey Kong, Mario, Metroid, and Zelda. To this very day, I maintain a huge library of Nintendo games and a few products. Now, I wonder if I'm the last man on earth who cares about Nintendo.
As I read over hundreds of articles, I see lots of arguments over consoles. Barely, I would find a mention of Nintendo in the midst of console wars. Mainly, it's Microsoft and Sony fans going at it constantly, saying which is better in graphics, development and features. All the while, PC fans look over those two groups and deem them as inferior in comparison. Whenever I do come across a comment on Nintendo, it usually is a shut down on the company, or if something positive, then it's overlooked and counter-argued heavily. This also happens with me and my friends.
Most of them would either have a PS3 or a 360. And everytime there's a discussion about one console, someone would bring up the other and exchange patriotic stands with the rest of the group. I would at first want to throw my 2 cents in about the Wii, but my friends would laugh and say its features ain't worth a penny. Then they would go back into saying how either the PS3 or 360 are worth the dollar. Therefore, I decided to no longer have a say in the console wars.
Now, don't get me wrong. I currently own a PS3 and recently had an Xbox, but only for certain games and features. I admit, Nintendo lacks lots of strong attributes compared to the other two systems: Course it's more casual, attracts more family-type audience, doesn't have a powerful processor, graphics cards, online ID capabilities (getting better though), not a strong support on third-parties (I understand, and it has changed), and can be easily hacked. Looking at some of these drawbacks, I figured and concluded that Nintendo should be no longer considered as a subject to bring up to console comparisons and wars. Will it ever catch up to the same plane where 360 and PS3 are? Maybe not. Will it attract more hardcore gamers than the other two? Probably not. Do I care? Yes and no.
And I've seen lots of good support from others in Nintendo. It's just that whenever console bump heads, Nintendo is cast away as an afterthought and PC acts as if it's the ultimate superior being. This is basically my perspective on Nintendo position in the world today. Regardless, I'mma still support it and enjoy this year's new batch of great games. And to add an argument to those who think Nintendo sucks:
- Think about that X-play episode when Gamecube, Xbox, and PS2 had a literal test of endurance. Remember who won?
- On top the endurance, which systems had to go through multiple physical hardware changes and had customers to constantly pay hundreds to get newer versions (All of the them did over many years, but which ones did the most recently)?
- Which console(s) had the most network problems?
This was my angry, Nintendo fanboy side coming out now lol. But anywho, do you think Nintendo is in the shadows in the console competition, or it does have place?
Ok. I might do this occasionally since nothing else I could write about. So....Marvel's Apocalypse Vs. DC's Darkseid. Who would win? Annnnnnd......go!
My all time favorites are:
Streets of Rage 2
Sonic 1-3, CD, Adventure 2 & Generations
Street Fighter II-IV
Tekken 4, Tag Tournament
Zelda: Ocarina, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Mario Bros. 1 - Galaxy 2
Jet Grind Radio
Hotel Dusk 1 & 2
Mario Kart series
Goldeneye 007 (N64)
Donkey Kong 1, 2, 64, and Returns
Diddy Kong Racing
& Marvel Vs. Capcom 2
There's a lot more, but these are my main. Just wondering which soundtracks you like and why.


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It can often seem like spiders are everywhere, and when you consider that more than 100,000 species of spiders have been identified, they probably are.

Many parents routinely find spiders in their garden and many places where spiders like to hide. Favorite hiding spots for many spiders include woodpiles and basements, attics, and even closets in our homes.

Fortunately, extremely few of these spiders are dangerous though. In the Unites States, just two species of spiders are poisonous enough to cause harm. They include the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) and the brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa).

It is important to remember than even dangerous black widow and brown recluse spiders aren't wandering around your house trying to attack your kids. They usually like to live in places where they won't be disturbed. Unless your child is crawling through boxes in a closet or attic, or some place else where he may have disturbed a spider, it is unlikely that any bites on his skin were caused by a "bad spider."

And they probably weren't caused by a spider at all, as many experts think that spider bites are over-diagnosed. Many other conditions, including other insect bites and MRSA infections.

Spider Bite Symptoms

Surprisingly, most spider bites aren't that painful. It may feel like a pinprick and they are often unnoticed when the spider actually bites your child.

Common spider bite symptoms can include a single bite mark with:

swelling

redness

itching

pain

In fact, most spider bites will resemble a bee sting. Your child may also develop hives and other allergy symptoms if he is allergic to the spider bite.

Symptoms of a black widow spider bite might also include severe muscle pain and cramps, which develop within a few hours of the bite. Other symptoms may include weakness, vomiting, trouble breathing, abdominal pain, and high blood pressure.

Brown recluse spider bites can be painful. In addition to pain, these spider bites may cause burning and itching. Another characteristic finding is that the spider bite may look like a bull's eye, with a red ring around a white center that turns into an ulcer.

Diagnosis of a Spider Bite

The most obvious way to diagnosis a spider bite is to observe a spider biting your child. Since spiders are seen so commonly in many of our homes, simply seeing a spider and then noticing a bite on your child doesn't necessarily mean that your child has a spider bite.

As hard as it sometimes is to tell if a child even has a spider bite, it can be even harder to determine what type of spider actually bit him. Again, seeing the spider can help, as "bad spiders" have very characteristic features. The black widow spider is jet black, with a red hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. Brown recluse spiders are smaller, are yellowish-tan to dark brown, and have a violin shaped marking on their back.

Should you try to catch a spider to help your doctor identify it? Probably not, as you are more likely to bring your pediatrician a crushed spider that is impossible to identify than anything useful. And you should likely be concentrating on taking care of your child after he has been bitten, instead of chasing after the spider.

Spider Bite Treatments

For most spider bites, you can follow some simple home treatments, including:

washing the spider bite with soap and water

apply an ice cube to the bite for about 20 minutes

give your child a pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)

apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the bite two or three times a day

apply a topical steroid cream to help control itching and redness a few times a day

continue home treatments for one or two days, the typical time that it takes a spider bite to go away

Of course, you should seek medical attention if you think your child was bitten by a black widow spider or brown recluse spider. Most parents overlook the fact that your local poison control center (1-800-222-1222) can be a good resource if you think your child was bitten by a poisonous spider though.

What You Need To Know

Even the poisonous black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders rarely cause life-threatening symptoms or death.

In addition to seeking medical attention for a black widow spider or brown recluse spider bite, see your pediatrician if a spider bite isn't getting better in a few days.

Kids may need a tetanus shot after a spider bite.

Spiders usually bite just once, so if a child has multiple bites, then it likely isn't from spider bites.

Although parents often look for the double fang marks in trying to identify a spider bite, they usually aren't seen, and even when you see "fang marks," it doesn't mean that your child was bitten by a spider.

Teach your kids to avoid spiders by shaking out shoes and clothing that are lying on the floor and not storing boxes or other items on the closet floor or underneath your child's bed. You can help keep spiders out of your child's crib or bed by making sure any bedding doesn't touch the floor.

Sources:

Common spider bites. Diaz JH - Am Fam Physician - 15-MAR-2007; 75(6): 869-73

Habif: Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed.

Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed.


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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - November 2, 2003, New Braunfels, Texas Page 4A — Herald-Zeitung — Sunday, November 2, 2003 Our Opinion CISD shouldn't have jumped gun Four years is a buy tittie for a contract when the district is still writing checks to pay for its last personnel conundrum. T! he Comal Independent School District signed a contract with Nancy I nlier Friday, securing her as superintendent of schools through June 2007. Thats a long time for a district recovering from a controversial personnel decision in embattled outgoing superintendent James Grunert. Grunert chose to retire after questions were raised about district financing of artificial turf at two high school football stadiums. The district had to buy out Grunert s contract for $60,000, a hefty sum for most taxpayers in an economy where finding a job is still difficult. Shouldn't trustees have been a little gun shy after that debacle? The pragmatic answer is yes. Fuller's qualifications appear to be top notch, and she might very well he the leadership the district has been seeking. But prudence could have gone a long way in helping restore public confidence in the board's ability to manage $73 million of taxpayer money every year. Even if Fuller was the poster child of school management, CISD trustees should have proven they had asked all the right questions. Instead, some of them criticized trustee Hose Cervins uncertainty about I tiller. Cervin was the only dissenting vote in the board's decision. Regardless of the motives behind Cervin's vote, a healthy dose of skepticism isn't a bad thing. CISD trustees needed to get this decision right. Only time — four years — will tell if they did. Today in History By the Associated Press Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of2003. There are 59 days left in the year. Today's I lighlight in I listory: On Nov. 2, 1976, former Georgia Gov. jimmy Carter became the first candidate from the Deep South since the Civil War to be elected president. I Ie defeated incumbent Gerald R. Ford. On this date: In 1783, Gen. Cieorge Washington issued his "Farewell Address to the Army" near Princeton, NT. In 1795, the I Itll president of the United States, James Knox Polk, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C. In 1865, the 29th president of the United States, Warren (Gamaliel I larding, was born near Corsica, Ohio. In 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota, respectively, became the 39th and 40th states. In 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour expressed support for a "national home" for the Jews of Palestine in what came to he known as "T he Balfour Declaration." 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Maitland News Editor Brady Craal Features Editor Brian Grant Editor and Publisher Doug Tonay Circulation Director Craig Pauling Advertising Director Courtnay Abernathy Business Manager Haathar Grant Williams is reconstructing academics, so expect a little disciplinary'dust' know the high standards faced and demands to be met. So do their booster parents. Does NBHS expect or demand championship performances of students academically? It was the firm conviction of the Selection Committee that Williams and his exceptional teaching and administrative staff at the high school would! Recently, NBISD beautifully reconstructed our high school. As principal, Mike Fitsko devoted himself unfailingly and tirelessly to overseeing that monumental task. Yet no educator could possibly juggle the difficult and often conflicting demands of being both a campus academic leader and a full-time construction manager! During the physical reconstruction at NBHS there was lots of noise and dust. 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Box 627 Laredo 78042-0627 SAN ANTONIO OFFICE: 12702 Toepperwein Road *214 San Antonio 78233 Telephone: (210) 657-0095 Fax: (210) 657-0262 As a member of the committee that recommended Rickey Williams to be principal at New Braunfels High School, I know it was not easy for him to emerge at the top of a large talent pool of very capable educators from several states. Now there's turmoil during his transition. Not surprising; disappointing, though. My wife and I have had two sons graduate from NBHS. Frankly, we're thinking NBHS. students need to be protected from their parents, not their principal. I, too, have an attitude about Mr. Williams — and a regret. I regret our sons can't restart their studies at NBHS after he's been there a few years! NBI IS consistently produces exciting sports victories. UIL "Sweepstakes" by the band are almost legendary. But do you think of the high school as an academic powerhouse? I wonder... Would the same parents and students who complain that the school now is becoming "a penitentiary " tolerate rough academic "two-a-days" or no-holds-barred academic drills like the band endures? likely they'd whine about the horrible toughness and gross unfairness of it all. Students playing sports or marching in band DICKGRAY Dick dray. a local [tarent and businessman, has served several NBISD and other education-related committees in recent years.NBHS principal should ask for, and be given, another chance school was similar to those that led to the Columbine shootings in Colorado was a ridiculous statement. But rather than dispute that assertion, Williams just seemed to get mad. Williams seems to be his own worse enemy. I lis ability to salvage his leadership seems seriously threatened now because the issue has shifted swiftly from his policies to his behavior. So let's first consider what Williams walked into: 1) He follows a populist type of principal who had been a sixth-grade principal to many of the high school students. Mike Fitsko knew hundreds of students on a first-name basis. Fitsko's management style could be described as relaxed. Not many people, if any, would describe William's style as relaxed. That's not a criticism. Just pointing out the contrast. 2) Fitsko oversaw a student body dealing with building renovation and daily disruptions. I Ie kept the situation loose and spent much of his time trying to mitigate the disruptive impact of the construction. 3) Williams was brought here to enforce existing policies and add some of his own after Fitsko's retirement. Williams explained to parents that he was responding to what many teachers had sought, which was, in effect, a restoring of order. But Williams, from possibly the first day of school, alienated many students and teachers with his strong-handed, didactic approach. Students were coming home with a litany of complaints about the new principal, especially in the first weeks of school. And then there were apparently at least a few teachers that complained about Williams to their students. Students are told to respect and believe what their teachers tell them. So when teachers take advantage of that position of authority to influence students and parents, it should be viewed as unprofessional and unethical behavior. So when you mix disgruntled students with sympathetic teachers, then add the impact of many concerned parents and more than just a few overzealous parents, you have a formidable momentum of discontent that quickly becomes emotion-based rather than fact-based. The other highly emotional element in this situation seems to be Williams himself. Williams, rather than building alliances of support for his vision, seems to go out of his way to alienate students and parents, lashing out at his perceived critics and falling on his sword over insignificant issues that are not worth fighting over. The principal, and those teachers, students and parents who have become involved in this mess need to remember that often it's not what you say, but how you say it that creates the problem. This entire affair is becoming embarrassing. None of the sides in this mess is without blame. Williams deserves another opportunity. The teachers, parents and students involved and principal Williams all need to change their tactics. They need to show that well-meaning people can disagree and remain respectful and civil. That's an important lesson for all of us. The first step is for Williams, the students, the teachers and the parents to just treat each other with the same respect they expect. Without mutual respect, all attempts to defuse this impasse will fail. Williams needs to ask) for a second chance and he needs to be given that opportunity. Our children's education is too important to do less. MOUW TD COMYACT mmWFWw MWW WPWFIRp United States Government What do you get when you cross a bunch of apprehensive parents, a principal, disgruntled students and teachers? Answer: In the case of New Braunfels I Ugh School — a big mess. New Braunfels I Ugh School's first-year Principal Rickey Williams cannot seem to get a break. Some say he's only getting what he deserves. Others say he's not been given a fair chance. Both comments seem to be correct. Williams conducted a series of meetings for high school parents this past week. IfWilliams' goal was to defuse criticisms of his management style and any misunderstanding, then Williams rates D0UGTONSY about a D-plusin the meeting that this Dong boney is editor and /nib- columnist attended. Usher of the Herald Zeitung But a couple of the parents at that same meeting deserved at least a D-minus — if not a lower grade — because of how quickly they stooped to insults and attacks. To say, as one parent asserted, that the tension at the high ;