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Live Auction Items. Amazing Vacation House on the Beach in Belize!
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2 Live Auction Items Amazing Vacation House on the Beach in Belize! Get away from it all! This amazing Belize, beach home accommodates 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 minor children. It sits on the sand and has two floors, with the upper reserved for owners/guests and the lower occupied by the resident caretakers. The 2nd floor has cathedral ceilings. There is one large bedroom with a queen bed, one bathroom, and a spectacular, open shower/tub with views of the Caribbean Sea and Maya Mountains. The open areas include a full kitchen with complete cooking/serving products including blender, juicer, toaster, microwave, etc. The family room has a queen size sofa bed, 2-seat couch and occasional tables. There is an ipod music station. The seaside deck has a wet bar, hammock, dining table with chairs and chaise lounges. Above the deck is a large, rooftop patio with soaking tub and fabulous views. There is a two-person kayak and two bicycles. The home is on the Placencia Peninsula in the Stann Creek District of Belize, about 10 miles north of the Village of Placencia. There are many dining choices ranging from world class restaurants to local pubs. Attractions include Mayan ruins, cave tubing, zip lining, fishing, diving, snorkeling, hiking, waterfalls, and bird watching (Belize has more varieties than any other country in the world). This amazing package also includes an in country flight transfer for 2 adults! Donated by Charles A.B. Feldman and valued at $5,000 Sandbagger painting Mason Carouge is Box of Rain's featured artist for this year's Rock and Roast! Born on the eastern shore of Maryland, Mason spent the last decade traveling, sailing, and drawing inspiration from some of the world s most exotic locations. Using oil, water, acrylic, paint markers and spray paint on canvas, wood and fiberglass, Mason s strengths include aquaculture and portraiture. Donated by Mason Carouge and valued at $600
3 "Coot" Dinghy Built by Box of Rain's Boat Building by the Bay Participants! This is your one of kind opportunity to own a rare and beautiful, hand built dinghy! This beautiful Coot was designed by Nick Schade of Guillemot Kayaks and built by Box of Rain's wintertime Boat Building by the Bay participants. All the high quality boat building materials were donated by Chesapeake Light Craft. The Coot is 8 long, with a 4' Beam and weighs lbs at most. It has a white oak bow-eye for towing, Three carry handles, although boat is light yet strong and stiff. The Coot is designed with two rowing stations with a convenient fore & aft rowing seat for balance with a passenger or without. This package also includes one pair of Barkeley Sound Qualicum oars in Sitka spruce, with leathers. Donated by Chesapeake Light Craft and Boat Building by the Bay Participants Bicycle built by Box of Rain's Revolution Kids with a Basket from Capital Bicycles We believe the Children are our future! The amazing children who participate in Box of Rain's Revolution Kids program rebuilt this spectacular bicycle. With new tires, cables and a lot of elbow grease, this year's Revolution Kid's brought this "Free Spirit" back to life. From a heap of twisted metal and rust emerged this classic gem. A late 70's "Free Spirit," this blue beauty is perfect for riding around town or even to work on a nice day. A beautiful Nantucket basket from Capital Bicycle adorns the front! Donated by Revolution Kids and Capital Bicycles Create Your Dream Vacation with Four Tickets to Anywhere Southwest Airline Flies! Travel and Explore the world! Or at least anywhere that Southwest Airline flies! Use these Four Southwest Tickets and start planning your dream vacation. Donated by Southwest Airlines and Valued at $1600
4 Item 1: Tooth Whitening Treatment Silent Auction Items Say Cheese! Look your best with one "Nite-White" tooth whitening treatment from Dr Bonfiglio. Valued at $400 and donated by Dr. Bonfiglio Item 2: Party Box and gift card from CupKate Designs Throw your next party with style and a little help from CupKate Designs. This Party box is just a sampling of the goodies you'll find at Kate's fantastic online shop. Use your $50 Gift Certificate to purchase everything you need to throw your own spectacular party! Valued at $75 and donated by CupKate Designs Item 3: Three Month Membership and one personal training appointment at Annapolis Athletic Club Start living that healthy lifestyle with this three month membership from Annapolis Athletic Club. Your membership includes all group exercise classes and an appointment with one of the clubs award winning personal trainers. Valued at $375 and donated by Annapolis Athletic Club Item 4: One Power Facial from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Annapolis Pamper yourself with this powerful and hydrating facial treatment! The service includes deep cleansing, diamond tip microdermabrasion, and a hydrating masque treatment. Toning and moisturizing rebalances the skin after this intensive treatment. This treatment is effective and gentle for all skin types. Valued at $200 and donated by Dr. Kelly Sullivan Item 5: Meet the Chef at a personalized three course dinner for two with wine pairings at Vin 909 Treat your Someone Special to a night to remember! Meet the Chef at Vin 909 and enjoy a personalized three course dinner for two with wine pairings selected by the General Manager. Dine at a reserved table any night except Friday or Saturday. Valued at $100 and donated by Vin 909 Wine café
5 Item 6: Henry Brown Canvas Bucket Bag with monogramming from Star Monogram Stow your belongings with style in this Henry Brown Bucket Bag from Star Monogram. The pink and brown "Charlie" canvas bucket bag can be personalized with the Monogram of your choice at Star Monogram on Maryland Avenue. Valued at $95 and donated by Star Monograms Item 7: Two tickets to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Star Spangled Spectacular Concert Event Enjoy an evening under the stars with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra! Join the orchestra for an all-american holiday celebration featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever and more. The entire event is choreographed to an amazing fireworks display. Valued at $50 and donated by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Item 8: Leda Reis Necklace Dress your best for a night on the town with this beautiful sterling silver and Swarovski crystal necklace. Valued at $88 and donated by Lilac Bijoux Item 9: One Junior or Adult Sailing Session at Eastport Yacht Club It's not summer in Annapolis without Sailing. Join the ranks with one junior or adult sailing session at the Eastport Yacht Club during the 2012 season. Valued at $425 and donated by Eastport Yacht Club Item 10: Spectacular Gift Basket from Great Harvest Enjoy the Harvest's Bounty Great Harvest, that is! This basket includes a loaf of Honey Wheat bread, local jam, a jam spreader, and a six pack of those famous Great Harvest cookies! Valued at $28 and donated by Great Harvest Item 11: State of the art Computrainer 6 class Punch Card from Parvilla Cycle and Multisport Don't let bad weather throw off your game! Use this Computrainer 6 class punch card from Parvilla Cycle and Multisport to keep on moving. Instead of riding a one-size fits all spin bike at your local gym, enjoy the custom-designed 8 station multi-rider computrainer system. This system requires you to ride your bike producing effective real-life training. Valued at $150 and donated by Parvilla
6 Item 12: Coffee Shop basket Rise and Shine with this coffee basket from Ahhh Coffee. Enjoy a reusable travel mug, one pound of coffee, an Ahhh coffee Sticker and a two drink Gift Card. Good Morning! Valued at $30 and donated by Ahhh Coffee Item 13: Two tickets to the Annapolis Symphony! Enjoy a little night music. You and a friend may use these two section B tickets to choose from any Lexus Classic Concert during the Annapolis Symphony's season. Valued at $86 and donated by Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Item 14: Gift Card to Franklin Toys and Creative Art Kits from Art Things The children will be entertained all summer long with this fun package from Franklin Toys and Art Things. Indulge the kid in you with this $25 gift card from Franklin Toys. It's packaged ready to give with a cute little stuffed critter! Spend rainy afternoons creating with this Make Your Own Animal Puppet Kit and Paper Mache Fun Kit. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination! Valued at $60 and donated by Franklin Toys and ArtThings Item 15: $50 Gift Card to Grand Paws Pet Salon Pamper your Pooch with this $50 gift card to Grand Paws Pet Salon, a full service groomer and pet salon in West Annapolis. Valued at $50 and donated by Grand Paws Pet Salon Item 16: Agate Necklace from Laura Moore Designs Spoil yourself or someone special with this hand-made agate necklace with sterling silver clasp designed by Laura Moore. Valued at $92 and donated by Laura Moore Designs Item 17: Frozen Yogurt Party for 10 at Menchies What's a party without Frozen Yogurt? Let Menchies do the work for you with this party for 10 guests that includes the Menchies' party room for 2 hours, balloons, frozen yogurt and a visit from the Menchie mascot! Valued at $50 and donated by Menchies
7 Item 18: Authentic Washington National's baseball autographed by Jayson Werth and National's Swag This is a must have item for any baseball lover! An authentic National's baseball autographed by Jayson Werth is sure to impress your pals, especially during this winning season! Support the team with two Nationals hats, and a Nationals bag as well! Valued at $0 and donated by Nationals Baseball Item 19: Four tickets to Discover Annapolis Tours You and three friends can "Discover Annapolis" as passengers on a unique trolley tour! Learn about Annapolis landmarks including the Naval Academy, Severn River and some of the city's oldest buildings. Brush up on your local history or give out of towners a glimpse of our great city! Valued at $72 and donated by Discover Annapolis Tours Item 20: Four tickets for a tour on the Schooner Woodwind and a limited edition Nancy Hammond print You and three friends can cruise the Bay on a public, 2 hour sail on the famous, 74- foot, Schooner Woodwind. Help raise the sails, steer the boat, or simply sit back and relax as Woodwind sails from the historic waterfront, past the Naval Academy and cruises into the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from wine and beer tasting cruises, watching Wednesday night races, or local music cruises. In addition, enjoy a limited edition print of the Schooner Woodwind by local artist Nancy Hammond. Valued at $181 and donated by Schooner Woodwind Item 21: Dinner and a Show at O'Leary's and the Summer Garden Theater! Enjoy a night on the town with Four tickets to an Annapolis Summer Garden Theater production, and a $50 gift card to O'Leary's Seafood. O'Leary's is known for fresh, creative ingredients and a dedication to sustainable resources. The Summer Garden Theater 2012 season includes Anything Goes: May 24th-June 24, Avenue Q: July 5-July 29, or Xanadu August 9-September 2 Valued at $130 and donated by Annapolis Summer Garden Theater and O'Leary's Seafood Item 22: Two Sideline Tickets to DC United Cheer on your favorite soccer team from two Premium Level Seats at a DC United regular season home match. DC United is the most successful team in Major League Soccer history with 12 major domestic and international titles. Don't miss the opportunity to see the action live! Valued at $60 and donated by DC United
8 Item 23: Two Day Kayak Rental for two and a Gift Card from Annapolis Ice Cream Enjoy the lazy days of summer and cool off with a two day kayak rental for two from EMS and $10 gift card to Annapolis Ice Cream Company. Summer just doesn't get any better! Valued at $110 and donated by Eastern Mountain Sports; Annapolis Ice Cream Company Item 24: Mini Golf and 3 Par Rounds at Severna Park Golf Center Fore! Bring the kids or sneak away for date nights and play Four rounds of mini golf and Four rounds of Par 3 at the Severna Park Golf Center. Valued at $80 and donated by Severna Park Golf Center Item 25: BoatUS membership with unlimited towing and tote bag Boat on the Bay with confidence knowing BoatUS is by your side! Enjoy the privileges of membership with a one year BoatUS membership that includes 24 hour, unlimited Saltwater towing service for any recreational boat you own, borrow, or charter. And keep all your boating accessories organized with a stylish BoatUS tote bag. Valued at $155 and donated by BoatUS Item 26: Learn to SCUBA dive with Chesapeake Underwater Sports Get your feet wet with one Discover SCUBA session from Chesapeake Underwater Sports. The session includes two hours of classroom familiarization to SCUBA diving followed by two hours of diving at the Anne Arundel Swim Center pool. Valued at $50 and donated by Discover Scuba Item 27: 2 VIP tickets to 2012 Seafood Festival Calling all Foodies! Sample the Bounty of the Bay with two VIP tickets to the 2012 Maryland Seafood Festival held September 8-9 at Sandy Point Park. VIP tickets include beer, wine and soda in the VIP area, a seafood sampler card, access to the private tent area, and private restrooms. The Seafood Festival is an Annapolis tradition featuring The Capital Crab Soup Cook-off, live music performances, craft booths and family activities. Valued at $150 and donated by ABC Events, Inc. Item 28: Fruit Basket from Edible Arrangements Be the star of Sunday Brunch with a delicious fruit arrangement from Edible Arrangements. A regular design arrangement will add a touch of whimsy to your table! Valued at $65 and donated by Edible Arrangements
9 Item 29: Learn to sail with a two day sailing course at KidShip Ahoy Matey! Slather on the sunscreen and let KidShip teach the little ones to sail this summer. Class #502, a Weekend Basic Kids sailing class for ages 5-15, is the perfect beginner course for young sailors. Balancing extensive on water experiences with classroom training creates an ideal learning environment for your beginner sailor. Weather permitting, course #502 is offered from 9 am to 4 pm every weekend from June through August. Valued at $275 and donated by KidShip Item 31: Wine Tasting for 10 at Annapolis Wine Cellars Salude! You and nine of your closest friends can sip, learn and have fun at a one hour private wine tasting in the Barrel Room of Annapolis Wine Cellars. Enjoy and learn about the wine selected by the Cellar's knowledgeable staff. Valued at $500 and donated by Wine Cellars of Annapolis Item 32: Card-Making Session for Six at Paper Source and a 10% shopping discount Get your creative juices flowing with this one hour creative card making session for a group of 4-6 adults at Paper Source. In addition, enjoy a 10% discount in the store on the day of your class! Valued at $120 and donated by Paper Source Item 33: Pirate Adventure Cruise for Four Terrorize the High Seas or at least the Chesapeake Bay with these four tickets aboard the Pirate Adventure Cruise. Complete the experience with pirate booty, sea shanties, water cannons and more! Valued at $76 and donated by Pirate Adventures Item 34: Fudge Making Party for 12 at Kilwin's Who doesn't love fudge? Have fun at a Fudge Making Party for up to 12 people at Kilwin's. Each guest receives a complimentary.25 lb of fudge and an ice cream cone. Great for Birthday parties, scout or team outings or Girls Night Out! Valued at $150 and donated by Kilwin's Item 35: Weekend bike Rental for Two from Green Pedals Enjoy the great outdoors with the use of two electric bikes for a full weekend. Green Pedals in West Annapolis is your premier source for electric bikes! Valued at $250 and donated by Green Pedals
10 Item 36: Three Private Pilates Lessons at the Cameron MacDonald Studio Relax and get fit with three private Pilates lessons at the Cameron MacDonald Studio on Maryland Avenue. Valued at $350 and donated by Cameron MacDonald Studio Item 37: Family Portrait Session with David Hartcorn and Hurricane Isabel print. Top Two Bidders Win! Make your memories last with this family portrait session by David Hartcorn. Session includes a Pre-Shoot Consultation on wardrobe, a Photo Session in David's state of the art studio, a Post-Photo Session for selection of your favorite images, and one 8x10 mounted print. Continue your love of photography with an iconic Hurricane Isabelle in Annapolis print. Valued at $495 and donated by David Hartcorn Item 38: Summer Art Camp for Kids at Artworks Studio Let the little one in your life (ages 5-10) embrace his/her inner Picasso with a summer art camp at Artworks Studio in Severna Park. Each week-long camp explores a different theme and students creates a variety of creative projects. Camps run in one week sessions from June-August. Valued at $150 and donated by Artworks Studio Item 39: One month of unlimited yoga at Bikram Yoga Studio Feel the Om with one month of unlimited yoga at Bikram Yoga Studio's Annapolis, Crofton, or Severna Park location. Bikram is the original Hot Yoga and is sure to challenge, relax and refresh your inner Yogi! Valued at $155 and donated by Bikram Yoga Item 40: Two tickets to the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Enjoy a night on the town with two tickets to the Ballet Theatre of Maryland's October 2012 performance of Dancing Princesses at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Valued at $90 and donated by Annapolis Ballet Item 41: Three Bootcamp Classes with Cameron MacDonald Get ready for bathing suit season and get fit with three Bootcamp Classes at the Cameron MacDonald Studio on Maryland Avenue. Valued at $60 and donated by Cameron MacDonald Studio
11 Item 42: One Group or Team Training Session at Annapolis Sailing Fitness Get your team in shape for this sailing season with a 30 minute group circuit training or 90 minute team workout with Annapolis Sailing Fitness. Exact workout to be determined based on group's desired areas of focus. Valued at $120 and donated by Annapolis Sailing Fitness Item 43: Elk Run Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting for 10 Elk Run Vineyards is nestled in the rolling hills of Frederick County, surrounded by dairy and horse farms and fields of wheat and corn. Enjoy an hour and a half tour of the Vineyards and a wine tasting for 10 with bread, cheese, and wine. Valued at $150 and donated by Elk Run Vineyard Item 44: Two Beginner 8 Week Dance Class Sessions for Adults at GottaSwing! Learn to Swing Dance! Register for an 8 week dance class at GottaSwing. No partner is required to join in the fun. Valued at $220 and donated by GottaSwing Item 45: A Day at the Races for 10 Place your bets! The "Day at the Races for Ten" package includes Clubhouse passes for 10 to Pimlico Race Course or Laurel Park, reserved seating, live-racing programs, parking for 10 cars and a race named in your honor with a presentation in the Winner's Circle for ten. Not available for Preakness Week or Maryland Million Day. Valued at $120 and donated by Laurel Race Track Item 46: Wine tasting for 12 and $25 gift card for Patricia Della Fine Dining at Woodhall Wine Cellars Wine Country is beautiful! Enjoy it at it's best with a private wine tasting and tour of the wine making facilities at Woodhall Wine Cellars in Parkton, MD. Learn how wines are created as you sample some of Maryland's finest wines. Delicious wine builds an appetite. Use this $25 certificate toward a group dinner at Patricia Dell Casual Fine Dining on the day of your tasting. Two packages available; top two bidders receive this fantastic package! Valued at $200 and donated by Woodhall Wine Cellars
12 Item 47: Castle Laser Tag Birthday Party Take the work out of Birthdays! This Castle Laser Tag Birthday party includes 2 hours at a private table, 2 laser tag games, a dedicated party leader, invitations, paper products, candles, a T-Shirt for the birthday person and, soda for up to 8 guests. Party On! Valued at $160 and donated by Castle Laser Tag Item 48: Three Mat Classes at The Cameron MacDonald Studio Strengthen your core and relax your mind with three Pilates mat classes at the Cameron MacDonald Studio on Maryland Ave. Valued at $60 and donated by Cameron MacDonald Studio Item 49: Two hours of private sailing coaching from Navy Sailing Coach, Ian Burman Two hours of sail coaching by Ian Burman, head coach of the Naval Academy Varsity IC sailing team. This package is a great gift for junior sailors looking for specific training or adult weekend warriors looking for pointers to improve Wednesday night race scores. Or, have Ian race with you during weeknight races and coach while on the course. Available July-August Winner must provide boat. Valued at $250 and donated by Ian Burman Item 50: Four Tickets to a Georgetown Basketball Game He Shoots, He Scores! Cheer on these college favorites with your choice of Four tickets to one of four games in the season; games available to be determined in the early fall. Valued at $120 and donated by Leah Burman Item 51: Autographed photo of Baltimore Oriole, Jake Arrieta and Six Baltimore Orioles "Junior Dugout Club" tickets Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Enhance your Sports collection with this authentic Baltimore Orioles photograph signed by Pitcher, Jake Arrieta. While you're at it, Cheer Arrieta on in person with six tickets to a Junior Dugout Club game. Valued at $100 and donated by Baltimore Orioles Item 52: 2 month Platinum Plus Membership at Evolutions Body Clinic Get fit before summer with this Two month Platinum Plus Membership at Evolutions Body Clinic. This membership package includes all group fitness classes! Valued at $136 and donated by Evolutions
13 Item 53: Fit for a Cause at A la Mode! The gift that keeps on giving! Look good and give back again. Fit for a Cause at A la Mode is a professional bra fitting party for up to 10 ladies. Your party will include wine and munchies and 10% of all sales at the event go back to Box of Rain. Contact the store to set up a party date/time. Valued at $150 and donated by A la Mode Item 54: Candy and Artisan Chocolate in a fun Reusable Tote Bag from Annapolis Sweet Shoppe! Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Candy and Artisan Chocolate Reusable Tote Package from Annapolis Sweet Shoppe! Your tote is filled with an assortment of Award winning Artisan Small-Batch Milk & Dark Chocolates, Nostalgic & International Candies & Confections. Yum! Valued at $75 and donated by Annapolis Sweet Shoppe Item 55: Champagne Barefoot Contessa Luncheon on the Bay for Six aboard the boat "Josephine" Six people are invited to join Captain Willie Storey and First Mate Anne Harrington for a 3-hour champagne/wine Barefoot Contessa luncheon on the boat Josephine. Josephine is a 30' Bolger downeast express cruiser docked at Sarles Boatyard in Eastport. Cruise on the creeks and The Severn while listening to great music and sipping fine champagnes and wines. Valued at $200 and donated by Anne Harrington Item 56: One Month of Kung Fu & Tai Chi Lessons for an Individual or Family plus Accessories Make it a family affair with this package from the Jing Ying Institute in Arnold. Redeem your gift certificate for One Month of Kung Fu & Tai Chi Lessons for an individual or for the whole family! This playful package also includes a Medium Plush Panda, fancy chopsticks, and a Kung Fu Panda 2 Mad Libs book! Valued at $350 and donated by Jing Ying Institute Item 57: Champagne Brunch or cocktail cruise aboard the "Anne Margaret" Join us for a champagne brunch or cocktail cruise on the Ann Margaret- a classic 36' Hinckley Picnic Boat. The cruise is for up to six people and will travel for 2 hours through Spa Creek and around Historic Annapolis. All food and drink will be provided. Valued at $350 and donated by Anne and Mark Schweitzer
14 Item 58: Starlie Sokol Hohne Oil Painting Starlie Sokol Hohne is a contemporary, California artist. This 16x16 Oil Painting is a fantastic example of her mixed media abstract work. Valued at $1000 and donated by Atlantic Arts Item 59: $50 Gift Card to Avalon Theater Enjoy a night at the theater with this $50 Gift Card to Avalon Theater in Easton, Maryland. Valued at $50 and donated by Avalon Theater Item 60: Two tickets to a show at the Bay Theater during the and a $50 gift card to the Chop House Experience local theater and dining at it's finest with two tickets to a performance at the Bay Theatre Company in Annapolis and enjoy dinner at the Chop House restaurant afterwards with a $50 gift card. Choose from any play in the season. Please call the theater in advance to reserve tickets. Valued at $120 and donated by Bay Theater Company and the Chop House Item 30: Framed print of America's Cup Stars and Stripes signed by every member of the 2003 America's Cup Team! Sailing Fanatics take notice! This framed print of America's Cup Stars and Stripes is signed by EVERY member of the 2003 America's Cup Team including Dennis Conner, Bill Trenkle, Ken Read, and Tom Whidden. Valued at $0 and donated by Bill Trenkle, President/Director of Operations, Dennis Conner Sports and America's Cup Winner Item 61: Woman's Haircut and gift basket with beauty products from Candie Sasser at the Frederick David Salon Pamper yourself with a woman's haircut by Candie Sasser of the Frederick David Salon in Severna Park plus a gift basket filled with beauty products. Valued at $95 and donated by Candie Sasser with the Frederick David Salon
15 Item 62: One half case of renowned 2000 Bourdeaux wine 6 bottles of Bourdeaux wine from the renowned 2000 vintage: 3 from Chateau Puygueraud, rated 91 points by Wine Spectator magazine, and described as loaded with "rich black licorice and raspberry aromas"; 3 from Chateau Cote de Baleau, rated 90 points by Wine Spectator, and described as a "pretty and refined red, with chocolate, berry and cherry character." Each bottle currently retails for about $40 - if you can find these classics! Valued at $240 and donated by Clare Vanderbeek and Jack Morkan Item 63: Stand Up Paddle Board Tour for two from East of Maui Become one with the Bay with this Stand Up Paddle Board Tour for two. This outdoor package from East of Maui includes two Stand Up Paddle Boards, paddles, life jackets, and 1.5 hours of paddle time. Also included are his and hers "it's always the weekendbox of rain" tshirts Valued at $200 and donated by East of Maui; Weekend Threads Item 64: One race on a Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe for Two Have you always wanted to sail on a log canoe? Of COURSE you have. Here is your very rare chance! Join us on #22 Flying Cloud (circa 1932, measuring 34'-11" long with a beam of 8'-8½" -the second largest canoe in the 22-boat fleet). This offer is for one race for two thrill seeker sailors who are in search of bragging rights and a very cool addition to their sailing resumes. Exact race is very negotiable and to be determined. Join generations of Shore sailors on a wooden boat whose design dates back to the Native American dugouts. Log Canoes are only found on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Valued at $0 and donated by Elizabeth B. Wrightson Item 65: Murray Hill Handbag in Steele Navy from Ellen Allen Annapolis Treat yourself to the Murray Hill Handbag in Steele Navy from the Ellen Allen Annapolis Chesapeake Collection. The Murray Hill bag provides you with both fashion and functionality in one smart handbag. Features include: Shoulder bag with zipper closure, Interior zip pocket and double slide pockets, Durable and water resistant, Hardware made from polished nickel. Valued at $180 and donated by Ellen Allen Annapolis
16 Item 66: 1.5 Hour private yoga session for you or a group of friends from Kaya-Karma Yoga Adventures Relax your soul with this 1.5 hour private yoga session for an individual or a group of friends. Kaya-Karma Yoga's favorite place to practice is in a waterfront studio on the South River! Valued at $70 and donated by Kaya-Karma Yoga Item 67: Framed Nautical Themed artwork from Key Lime Designs Add a touch of whimsy to your room with this Nautical themed, framed artwork from Key Lime Designs by Mollie. On the Chesapeake is an original tissue paper collage embellished with wire and buttons and matted in a Chesapeake Bay navigational map. Valued at $75 and donated by Key Lime Designs by Mollie Item 68: $50 Maryland Hall Gift Certificate and $20 Hard Bean Coffee Gift Certificate Spend the day at Maryland Hall and use this $50 Gift Card towards any number of their fabulous offerings. Don't go hungry while there stop in to Hard Bean Coffee on the lower level of Maryland Hall and use this $20 Gift Card to rejuvenate! Valued at $70 and donated by Maryland Hall and Hard Bean Coffee Item 69: Portrait Session with Photographer Megan Deppe The winning bidder will receive a portrait sessionwith photographer Megan Deppe, including up to 5 family members, for up to 2 hours in an outdoor location of your choice. Megan will capture the beauty of your family using available light for a fresh, contemporary feel. This package includes a $100 print credit and an in-studio design consultation to help you create the perfect display for your new artwork. Valued at $300 and donated by Megan Deppe Item 70: Deluxe Stationary Package from the Pinchy Crab Keep up to date on all of your communication and organization needs with this stylish Bucket of Stationary from The Pinchy Crab! Valued at $75 and donated by Pinchy Crab Item 71: Original Home Portrait by Kathryn Leonard Have Kathryn Leonard create your home in her whimsical cottage style. This package includes an original, unframed portrait of your home by Kathryn Leonard. The size of your masterpiece will be determined upon commission. Valued at $650 and donated by Kathryn Leonard
17 Item 72: Joseph Adler laptop and phone case Be the envy of your office with this stylish, Joseph Adler Neoprene laptop sleeve and phone pouch from Pris' Paper. Valued at $50 and donated by Pris' Paper Item 73: Turquoise and Silver Necklace from Jewelry by Sofie This beautiful 16" necklace from Jewelry by Sofie is created with blue turquoise and sterling silver beads. The perfect addition to any outfit! Valued at $150 and donated by Jewelry by Sofie Item 74: Dinner Date Basket with Cookbook and Grocery Gift Certificates! Plan a romantic dinner at home with this package! Prepare a delicious dinner from a recipe found in Thyme to Entertain, the Junior League's beautiful, Annapolis cookbook. Splurge on the freshest ingredients with these $25 gift cards from Giant, Grauls and Shoppers Food Warehouse. Valued at $100 and donated by Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse, Grauls Item 75: Skipper Bags Extra Large Crab Tote and Wine Bag Embody the spirit of summer on the water with these Skipper Bags! This large navy blue with red crab tote will fit ALL of your beach and boat supplies. And don't forget the wine in this adorable white with red anchor wine tote. Skipper Bags - Beach and Boat totes inspired by the sea. Made with marine grade fabrics and finishings. Washable, bleachable. Valued at $115 and donated by Skipper Bags, LLC Item 76: Summer of Science with Environmental Canoe Excursion and Science Kits! Treat your curious little one to a summer of hands on fun! Enjoy a Canoe Excursion for one adult and one child, ages Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Search for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is designed for beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the start of the program. This package also includes two Children's Science and Robotics Kits from ArtThings to keep your child learning all summer long. Valued at $60 and donated by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and ArtThings
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MCC advice to teachers
Moderating and Consistency Committee (MCC) Advice to Teachers (PDF 145 KB)
The Moderating and Consistency Committee (MCC) is a sub-committee of the Quality Teaching Council (QTC). Convened by NESA (previously BOSTES), the MCC provides advice to support consistency in decision-making on Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation.
The MCC's advice is based on their assessments of applications for accreditation at the higher level teacher career stages. The Committee's insights are valuable and teachers are encouraged to draw out the many practical tips contained in it, especially the topics on:
- choosing the correct career stage for your application
- developing your submission – the tips for effectively selecting the sources of evidence (i.e. documentary, referee and observer) that connect to each of the seven Standards
- final considerations, drawing attention to the markers of strong (i.e. likely successful) against weak (i.e. likely unsuccessful) applications.
The MCC has been assessing applications for higher level teacher accreditations at since 2012.
The following advice to teachers is based on the analysis of submissions undertaken by the Committee prior to and during their deliberations.
Getting it right at the start: choose the appropriate career stage for your application
Selecting between Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher can be complex and is best made through a thorough examination of your practice against the Standard Descriptors. Even if the decision appears obvious, as a potential candidate, you are advised to examine how your practice addresses each of the Standard Descriptors with an open mind.
It is not uncommon for the MCC to review submissions that reflect good teaching practice but do not consistently meet the Standard Descriptors at the identified career stage. For example, instances where a teacher applies for Highly Accomplished Teacher but significant aspects of their practice reflect the Standard Descriptors at Proficient Teacher, or when a Lead candidate's practice is reflective of Standard Descriptors at Highly Accomplished Teacher. In these cases, the Committee has no choice but to recommend that the TAA (A/L) not accredit the teacher.
The Standards are teaching standards. Being in an executive role in a school for example, does not necessarily mean that your practice meets the Standards at Lead Teacher.
Tips for choosing the appropriate career stage for your accreditation:
- Read the descriptions of practice at Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher carefully. You will find this information on page 7 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Review your practice carefully against all of the Standard Descriptors across the key stages. Many practices you assume are Lead may in fact meet the Standard Descriptors at Highly Accomplished.
- Undertake the online Preliminary Assessment. The assessment is based on your answers to the questions, so you need to be honest about your practice to get accurate feedback.
- Have a discussion with your principal/service director and other trusted colleagues.
General advice for developing your submission
The evidence a candidate collects and the way it is organised and presented should be thoughtfully planned. The submission assessment process involves several readings by a number of individuals who do not know the candidate or their context. Strong submissions provide an appropriate balance of the three sources of evidence:
- documentary evidence
- referee evidence
- external observer
The strongest submissions present documentary evidence that is well selected and combine effectively with the referee and observer statements to clearly demonstrate the Standard Descriptors.
All candidates are urged to read the Policy for Accreditation at Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (PDF 346 KB) and the Evidence Guides for their career stage (eg Highly Accomplished (PDF 725 KB) and Lead Teacher (PDF 767 KB)) before commencing their application.
Documentary evidence
While the organisation of the documentary evidence does not directly affect the recommendation of the MCC, a poorly organised submission makes it difficult for Committee members to understand your evidence in the context you intended.
How to best present your documentary evidence?
When presenting the documentary evidence in your submission:
- ensure your documents have consistent file names that reflect the document content
- ensure your documents are logically organised and well presented, with clear photocopies and scans
- your annotations need to:
- refer to the evidence by its title for easy location of evidence by the MCC
- explain the link between your practice, the document and the assigned Standard Descriptor(s)
- clarify your role in the origin and development of each piece of documentary evidence
- if a document needs verification, add a referee report
- state the ways students, colleagues, parents/carers use and benefit from the document(s) you've produced and spell out the impact of the document
- use email evidence sparingly; they are seen as less credible, considered less authentic and sometimes perceived as contrived by the Committee
- ensure all your evidence is de-identified to protect the identity of students and conduct a check after scanning the documents as sometimes seemingly blocked out names may in fact be seen or read
- upload each document only once
- use more than one document for significant examples of practice; avoid attributing a large number of Standard Descriptors to a single document
- applications are weakened when documents do not support the range of Standard Descriptors allocated to them.
Referee evidence
Referees reports form an important part of the evidence.
The Committee carefully considers:
- the range of referees selected; referees are checked to ensure they at least include:
- the candidate's school principal/service director
- a professional peer
- a colleague to whom they have provided support and mentoring
- the ability of each referee to attest to the teacher's practice
- the extent to which the referee statements describe the candidate's practice in relation to the individual Standard Descriptors.
How should the referee evidence be presented?
As the candidate you can only guide your referees on the format and presentation of their comments on your teaching practice. You cannot write, in full or in part, any of their reports.
Referee statements must:
- explain the nature of their professional relationship with you, to include:
- a brief statement of fact including their role (i.e. as principal/service director and/or peer)
- the context of the referee's statement (e.g. school, professional association parent, teacher education student, or university colleague)
- the length of time they have known you
- include, a statement from your principal/service director
- be clear and concise statements that directly address:
- the language of the Standard Descriptors
- how you have demonstrated the level of the Standard Descriptor
- specific examples of your actions and outcomes based on their first-hand knowledge
- the scope and context of the examples as they apply to the Standard Descriptor.
As the candidate, you should consider the following guide to ethical preparation of referees:
What to avoid
External observer evidence
The external observer's report is considered an important and valuable source of evidence by the Committee. It presents an objective voice to validate a candidate's claim.
How to make the most of your external observation?
Evidence collected through external observation has to take place within an organised timeframe. To make effective use of your observation session(s):
- plan your external observation carefully, with a range of around 6 to 10 thoughtfully selected Standard Descriptors
- discuss the Observation with your allocated external observer prior to the day remember that the external observer is likely to have experience doing observations so it is wise to accept their advice
- consider both teaching and non-teaching activities for the observation; strong teaching practice is expected in all cases and the opportunity for the external observer to see your practice with colleagues and/or parents is favourably viewed by the Committee
- if the external observer is not able to observe an identified Standard Descriptor, or can only partially observe it, then make sure you select other sources of evidence (i.e. documentary or referee) to fully address the Standard Descriptor.
As the candidate, check that you don't:
- present an observation report, that addresses a very small number of Standard Descriptors or is based on a very narrow range of your activities; this may diminish the application
- expect the external observer to comment on too many Standard Descriptors as this may also diminish an application; selecting too many Standard Descriptors may mean the external Observer won't get the opportunity to observe them all on the day
- diminish the rare opportunity to demonstrate practice to the Standard Descriptor(s) for the relevant career stage in front of a third party observer due to lack of planning and organisation; ensure you use the external observation materials that are available to candidates through the online submission to make the most of the opportunity.
Some final considerations
The Committee generally describes weaker submissions as providing insufficient appropriate evidence to support the candidate. This may occur because:
- some Standard Descriptors have not been met by the candidate, even though other parts of the application may be quite strong
- a significant number of Standard Descriptors are supported by weak evidence
- there is a significant imbalance between the number of Standard Descriptors supported by documentary, referee and observer evidence; note that balance does not mean equal use of all three sources, rather, it means that each of the three sources of evidence is used effectively across the submission
- there is inconsistency across the three sources of evidence, where referee and/or observer statements do not adequately validate the documentary evidence.
Candidates are advised to pay close attention to detail, to ensure they have developed a balanced submission with sufficient evidence across all Standard Descriptors.
Download the PDF version — Moderating and Consistency Committee (MCC) Advice to Teachers (145 KB).

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India is a market with 602 million active subscribers, the report said. However, Apple ship fewer phones for the second mobile phone market in the world to Norway.
The company runs only some 2.6 percent of shipments of smartphones in India in the quarter ended June 30, but behind Research In Motion (15 percent of shipments), Samsung Electronics ( 21 percent of shipments) and Nokia (46 percent of shipments).
Nokia and RIM (who entered the market in 2004) with better luck in this market – smart phone shipments for these two companies are expected to increase by almost 70 percent per year until 2015.
RIM reportedly plans to extend its lead over Apple after expansion of the distribution of 80 cities.
The main reason, according to experts, for iPhones not being popular is that the 3G network is not well established in India, where most still work in 2G phones.
Meanwhile, in California on Tuesday, Apple press conference is expected to reveal the main features of the new phone. Is expected to be held in Apple's new CEO, Tim Cook.
Someanlysts suggest that the iPhone 5 does not have capacities of 4 GB or capacity of 4G LTE.
Some detail the rumors that a low-cost iPhone 4S, which has been compared with the current iPhone in April, the smartphone can be presented at the conference October 4 and released shortly thereafter.
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GERTNER, District Judge.
This case involves Rose Zinger who survived the Holocaust only to die at the hands of the Lynn Police. At issue is the policy of the Lynn Police to forcibly enter individuals' homes to serve involuntary commitment
After obtaining an order of involuntary commitment for Ms. Rose Zinger (a resident of Lynn), the Lynn Police served the order by breaking down her door and forcing her down a flight of stairs. Tragically, during this incident Ms. Zinger suffered a heart attack and died.
On September 4, 1992, the Administratrix of Ms. Zinger's estate (plaintiff Mary McCabe) filed a complaint seeking relief under
For the reasons described below, the defendants' motion for summary judgment is hereby
Rose Zinger was a 64 year old woman living on 11 Nichols Avenue in Lynn, Massachusetts. Zinger spoke and understood limited English; she suffered from high blood pressure and was extremely overweight. In addition to her physical maladies, Zinger suffered from psychological problems, which according to the Complaint, were the product of, among other things, her experiences during World War II.
On September 6, 1989, Dr. Yakov Barden of the Tri-City Mental Health and Retardation Center, signed an application for Zinger's involuntary commitment pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 123 § 12(a). The next day, Captain Joseph Csuka of the Lynn Police Department instructed Sergeant Richard Donnelly, and Officers Gary Twyman and William Alphen (all of the Lynn Police Department) to serve the civil commitment order. Csuka, although in possession of the order since the morning of September 7th, informed Sergeant Donnelly that the commitment would be carried out at 1:00 p.m. According to the affidavit of Sergeant Donnelly, Captain Csuka advised him that Zinger would not cooperate with them and they would have to force their way into her house.
In addition to the involuntary commitment, proceedings had been brought against Zinger
At the scene, Constable Jackson informed the officers that based on his prior attempts to serve eviction notices, he believed Zinger would not answer the door. He instructed them to go to the rear door for the easiest point of entry into the home. The officers knocked on the door and rang the door-bell. Zinger did not answer. After approximately one minute, Donnelly ordered Alphen to kick down the door. Once through the door all three officers and Constable Jackson proceeded up the stairs to a second door which was also locked. Officer Alphen knocked on this door and said "Hello, Police." When no one answered the knocking, Donnelly ordered Alphen to kick this door down. After kicking through one panel, Zinger came to the door and opened it slightly. Donnelly showed Zinger the commitment order and told her that she needed to see a doctor. Zinger, who spoke and understood little English, yelled "why, why, no doctors" and started to close the door. Donnelly forced his foot between the door preventing it from closing all the way.
At this point, the officers claim that Zinger reached for a small knife on the kitchen table. Upon seeing the knife Officer Alphen pushed Zinger through the door and to the floor.
With Zinger forced into a prone position, all three officers handcuffed the 64 year old woman who struggled and screamed. During the process, Zinger was so distraught she urinated on herself and one of the officers.
Shortly after arriving at the scene, the officers called defendant Life-Line Ambulance to transport Zinger to the mental health facility. While waiting for the ambulance, the officers claim that they made repeated attempts to calm Zinger down. When defendants Marticio and Rando (the Life-Line emergency medical technicians) arrived, they informed the officers that due to Zinger's obesity and disposition, they could not carry her down the stairs in a chair or stretcher. Upon hearing this, the officers forced Ms. Zinger down the stairs on her buttocks one step at a time.
After bringing her to the bottom of the stairs, the officers placed her face down on a stretcher, where she was strapped in, still handcuffed behind her back. Shortly thereafter, one of the defendants noticed blood coming down the side of Zinger's mouth.
The officers then removed the handcuffs and Marticio examined her. Finding no pulse, Marticio and one of the officers began performing CPR. Zinger was pronounced dead at 2:00 p.m.
Summary judgment should be granted where all of the relevant pleadings, viewed in the light most favorable to the non moving party, present no genuine issue of material fact such that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(c); Alan Corp. v. International Surplus Lines Insurance Co., 22 F.3d 339, 342 (1st Cir.1994); Aponte-Santiago v. Lopez-Rivera, 957 F.2d 40, 41 (1st Cir.1992); Medina-Munoz v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., 896 F.2d 5, 8 (1st Cir.1990); Griggs-Ryan v. Smith, 904 F.2d 112, 115 (1st Cir.1990).
Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
42 U.S.C. § 1983 provides a private cause of action for individuals who are subject to a deprivation of their constitutional rights by persons acting under color of state law. In Monell v. Department of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658, 98 S.Ct. 2018, 56 L.Ed.2d 611 (1978) the Court determined that municipalities and other local government units were to be included among those "persons" to whom § 1983 applies so long as
Monell, 436 U.S. at 694, 98 S.Ct. at 2037-38 (emphasis added).
To establish liability against a municipality under § 1983 after Monell, a plaintiff must prove that: (1) the municipality maintained a policy or custom; and (2) the same custom or policy was the cause of and the moving force behind the deprivation of the plaintiffs constitutional rights. Bordanaro v. Mcleod, 871 F.2d 1151, 1156 (1st Cir.1989) (citations omitted); Oklahoma City v. Tuttle, 471 U.S. 808, 819, 105 S.Ct. 2427, 2434, 85 L.Ed.2d 791 (1984).
The plaintiff contends that the City of Lynn's policy of making warrantless entries into private residences to serve civil commitment process constituted a deprivation of Rose Zinger's right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. It was that policy, plaintiff contends, that led to Ms. Zinger's injury and ultimately her death.
The Policy of Serving Involuntary Commitment Orders
To support its claim that a municipal policy existed, the plaintiff points to the deposition of John W. Suslak, the City of Lynn's Rule 30(b)(6) witness who was designated the most "knowledgeable regarding the rules, regulations, and policies of the Lynn Police Department regarding the serving of involuntary commitment papers." Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to the City of Lynn's Motion for Summary Judgment at p. 10. At his deposition, Suslak stated:
Id. at p. 9. In other words, the City of Lynn's policy was to try to effect a peaceful execution of a civil commitment order in the first instance. But, should there be resistance, the police were authorized to "escalate the degree of force" necessary to effect the hospitalization. There was no requirement that a neutral magistrate intercede, or that a warrant be sought prior to the seizure of a human being or to the entry of a home. The officer on the line, armed only with a ten day commitment authorization, could decide when and whether to break down the door to someone's home
It is uncontested that the officers at 11 Nichols Avenue, acting pursuant to an official municipal policy, broke into Rose Zinger's apartment, and that this municipal policy could be found to have triggered the set of circumstances leading to her injury and death. The only question for summary judgment is whether the City's policy violated the Fourth Amendment.
Warrantless Searches of a Dwelling are Presumptively Unreasonable.
The Fourth Amendment is unequivocal:
The Amendment's goal is the protection of personal privacy, and the fundamental
The specter of police officials breaking down the door of a private home has been, from the drafting of the Fourth Amendment to the present, a singularly frightening one. Traditionally, a citizen's home has been singled out for special protection. United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297, 313, 92 S.Ct. 2125, 2134-35, 32 L.Ed.2d 752 (1972) ("[P]hysical entry of the home is the chief evil against which the wording of the Fourth Amendment is directed."); Silverman v. United States, 365 U.S. 505, 511, 81 S.Ct. 679, 682-83, 5 L.Ed.2d 734 (1961) ("at the very core" of the Fourth Amendment "stands the right of a man to retreat into his own home.")
Of equal, if not greater, significance is the seizure of the human being herself, the deprivation of her liberty. Henry v. United States, 361 U.S. 98, 100, 80 S.Ct. 168, 170, 4 L.Ed.2d 134 (1959) ("For it is the command of the Fourth Amendment that no warrants for either searches or arrests shall issue except `upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.'") (emphasis added.)
So important is the protection of personal privacy and the fundamental dignity of individuals against the unwarranted intrusion of governmental officials that the Supreme Court has held that all warrantless searches and seizures are presumptively unreasonable. INS v. Delgado, 466 U.S. 210, 215, 104 S.Ct. 1758, 1762, 80 L.Ed.2d 247 (1984); Camara v. Municipal Court of the City & County of San Francisco, 387 U.S. 523, 528, 87 S.Ct. 1727, 1730-31, 18 L.Ed.2d 930 (1967); Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 586, 100 S.Ct. 1371, 1380, 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980).
The exceptions to the warrant requirement are limited in number and strictly construed. Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 88 S.Ct. 507, 19 L.Ed.2d 576 (1967). Those situations include: fear of imminent destruction of evidence; the "hot" pursuit of a fleeing suspect; immediate threats to the public safety; and fires or other emergencies. Welsh v. Wisconsin, 466 U.S. 740, 749, 104 S.Ct. 2091, 2097, 80 L.Ed.2d 732 (1984). These "exigencies" suspend the Fourth Amendment's requirements only because pre-search compliance would be impossible if not dangerous to the surrounding community. United States v. Irizarry, 673 F.2d 554, 557 (1st Cir.1982) ("`Exigent circumstances' have traditionally been found in those crisis situations when there is compelling need for official action and no time to secure a warrant.") (citing Michigan v. Tyler, 436 U.S. 499, 509, 98 S.Ct. 1942, 1949, 56 L.Ed.2d 486 (1978)) (warrantless entry into a burning building to put out a blaze). See also Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752, 89 S.Ct. 2034, 23 L.Ed.2d 685, reh'g. denied, 396 U.S. 869, 90 S.Ct. 36, 24 L.Ed.2d 124 (1969) (search "incident to arrest"); Warden v. Hayden, 387 U.S. 294, 87 S.Ct. 1642, 18 L.Ed.2d 782 (1967) (warrantless entry in "hot" pursuit of an armed robber); Ker v. California, 374 U.S. 23, 40-43, 83 S.Ct. 1623, 1633-35, 10 L.Ed.2d 726 (1963) (warrantless entry to prevent destruction of evidence where such destruction is reasonably thought imminent); United States v. Zurosky, 614 F.2d 779 (1st Cir.1979) (warrantless entry into warehouse at 4:25 a.m. when activity inside reasonably suggests that a breaking and entering is taking place); United States v. Edwards, 602 F.2d 458, 468 (1st Cir.1979) (warrantless entry to prevent destruction of heroin reasonably thought imminent); United States v. Miller, 589 F.2d 1117, 1126 (1st Cir.1978), cert. denied, 440 U.S. 958, 99 S.Ct. 1499, 59 L.Ed.2d 771 (1979) (warrantless entry and reentry of a boat where drowning suspected and tidal flow created need for swift action).
To be sure, in certain non-criminal, regulatory or administrative situations, the Court has held that the Fourth Amendment did not apply at all, or that the high level of protection offered by a warrant was unnecessary so long as the search was otherwise "reasonable." For the most part, these involve instances where the Court has characterized the intrusion as far less invasive than traditional
Although warrantless social worker "visitations" may be minimally invasive and fail to trigger the warrant protections of the Fourth Amendment, the warrantless entry into a private dwelling for the sole purpose of seizing and forcibly hospitalizing the resident is surely another matter.
When liberty is involved, as well as the privacy of one's home, the highest protection of the Fourth Amendment, namely the warrant mechanism is required. When referring to the warrantless entry of a home to execute an arrest warrant, the Court in Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 588, 100 S.Ct. 1371, 1381, 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980), cited to the following language, with approval:
citing United States v. Reed, 572 F.2d 412, 423 (1978), cert. denied sub. nom. Goldsmith v. United States, 439 U.S. 913, 99 S.Ct. 283, 58 L.Ed.2d 259.
The Requirements of the Fourth Amendment Apply to Entries Under M.G.L. ch. 123 § 12
The function of M.G.L. ch. 123 § 12 is to provide the Commonwealth with the ability to place an individual in the custody of a hospital facility in order to prevent serious harm as a result of the individual's mental illness. It provides a method for exercising control over the individual, to deprive him or her of liberty and necessarily, privacy, even
The City of Lynn argues that an application for an order of involuntary commitment — completed by a physician — by statute obviates the need for a warrant. While the statute provides for a warrant proceeding, Lynn claims that it only applies when an individual other than a physician or a police officer seeks a ten-day commitment. M.G.L. ch. 123 § 12(a) permits a licensed physician or psychologist to "restrain or authorize the restraint of [a] person and apply for hospitalization of such person for a ten day period" based on a finding of "a likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness," apparently on that physician's own authority. In fact, the statute does not require the doctor to personally examine the patient, but may make the diagnosis based upon "facts or circumstances" represented to him. Section 12(e) permits "any person" to apply for a ten-day commitment but specifies that the application must be made to "a district court justice." The District Court must hold a hearing and, if it determines that the evidence is sufficient, it "may issue a warrant for the apprehension and appearance before him of the alleged mentally ill person, if in his judgment the condition or conduct of such person makes such action necessary or proper."
It might be suggested that this is a valid procedure because civil commitment processes are medical, or therapeutic, and as a result, less invasive than a traditional criminal search (as in Wyman v. James, supra). Indeed, one might argue that the fact that a physician is apparently in charge, and that this is "only" a ten-day institutionalization subject to a court review makes it a "reasonable" civil entry, without requiring the formal protection of a warrant. See e.g. Note, Rehabilitation, Investigation, and the Welfare Home Visit, 79 Yale L.J. 746 (March 1971).
I disagree. Although a certified physician or psychologist might be uniquely qualified to evaluate the emotional condition of a patient, he or she is not qualified to determine whether probable cause exists to support an unconsented entry of an individual's home or seizure of an individual. The Constitution specifically imparts that responsibility to the judiciary. Thompson v. Louisiana, 469 U.S. 17, 19-20, 105 S.Ct. 409, 410-11, 83 L.Ed.2d 246 (1984) (per curiam) (quoting Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 357, 88 S.Ct. 507, 514, 19 L.Ed.2d 576 (1967) (footnotes omitted)); Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385, 390, 98 S.Ct. 2408, 2412, 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978); see also United States v. Place, 462 U.S. 696, 701, 103 S.Ct. 2637, 2641, 77 L.Ed.2d 110 (1983).
Moreover, the agents of the doctors in this case are police officers with guns and batons, not hospital orderlies and nurses. There is no therapeutic relationship which a warrant mechanism might disrupt. That disruption has already occurred once the police — unaccompanied by physicians or health personnel — seek a forcible entry and seizure. In fact, the parties constantly referred to the service of the commitment order as a "police matter." In any case, to the person whose home is broken into, to the neighbors who watch her dragged from her home screaming and struggling, the words "medical" or "therapeutic" would seem to be a misnomer.
In effect, Lynn suggests that a physician's blessing somehow strips a putative mental patient of the safeguards of the Fourth Amendment, a result that would be untenable. As the experience of the former Soviet Union suggests, coerced hospitalization, ostensibly because of mental illness, is uniquely susceptible to abuse. Indeed, Massachusetts was one of the innovators in identifying the risks to individual liberty and dignity in the civil commitment process. The legislature achieved this by hedging the statute with strict safeguards — that the order of commitment be temporary unless certain
There Were no Exigent Circumstances Justifying Dispensing with the Warrant Requirement
There were no exigent circumstances in this case, justifying the suspension of the warrant requirement. The test for determining the presence of exigent circumstances which would suspend the warrant requirement "is whether there is such a compelling necessity for immediate action as will not brook the delay of obtaining a warrant." United States v. Adams, 621 F.2d 41, 44 (1st Cir.1980). The burden of proving the necessity for a warrantless search is on the Government, and that burden is a substantial one. Welsh v. Wisconsin, 466 U.S. 740, 750, 104 S.Ct. 2091, 2097-98, 80 L.Ed.2d 732 (1983).
The determination of exigent circumstances rests on "the gravity of the underlying offense; whether delay poses a threat to police or the public safety; whether there is a great likelihood that evidence will be destroyed if there is delay until a warrant can be obtained." United States v. Curzi, 867 F.2d 36, 41-42 (1st Cir.1989) (quoting United States v. Veillette, 778 F.2d 899, 902 (1st Cir.1985)). See also United States v. Wilson, 36 F.3d 205, 209-210 (1st Cir.1994) (finding exigent circumstances to enter an apartment in housing development and seize contraband).
The only exigent circumstances that the City points to are those underlying the civil commitment order itself: (1) that the statute requires that an order may only be issued "so as to avoid the likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness"; and (2) that Dr. Barden's application specifically notes that Ms. Zinger is dangerous to others.
According to the depositions submitted, the application for an involuntary order of commitment for Ms. Zinger was completed by Dr. Barden on September 6, 1989. Constable Jackson arranged for the application to be taken from Dr. Barden's office to the Lynn Police station on the next day. Jackson discussed the situation with Captain Csuka, informing the officer that he would be conducting the eviction proceeding at 1:00 p.m. Csuka agreed to that hour and informed Jackson that he would have Lynn Police Officers meet Jackson at 11 Nichols Avenue to serve the commitment order. At 10:30 a.m., Csuka, true to his word, ordered Sergeant Donnelly to meet Jackson at the premises at 1:00 p.m. to serve the order. Csuka further informed Donnelly that the officers serving the order might have to force their way into Zinger's home.
The presence of Dr. Barden's application for the order of involuntary commitment did not amount to exigent circumstances justifying the forced warrantless entry into Zinger's home. To the contrary, the Lynn Police acted with leisure in arranging a convenient time to effectuate the service of the involuntary commitment order. The determinative issue was convenience, dovetailing the service of the commitment order with the service of the eviction papers. As Justice Jackson stated in McDonald v. United States:
335 U.S. 451, 459-460, 69 S.Ct. 191, 195, 93 L.Ed. 153 (1948). No such consequences were present here.
Based upon Constable Jackson's prior attempts to serve the eviction process the officers had no indication that waiting a few hours would present an immediate threat to either Ms. Zinger or the community. Moreover, since the officers already had information that Ms. Zinger would not let them into her home, they could have presented that
Defendants Marticio and Rando argue that M.G.L. ch. 111C § 14 grants emergency medical technicians immunity from liability and therefore they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. M.G.L. ch. 111C § 14 states in relevant part:
(emphasis added). The issue here is whether Rando and Marticio acted in good faith when they "treated" Zinger.
The defendants are entitled to a presumption in favor of good faith. Spiegel v. Beacon Participations, Inc., 297 Mass. 398, 416-417, 8 N.E.2d 895 (1937); Ramos v. Board of Selectmen of Nantucket, 16 Mass.App.Ct. 308, 314, 450 N.E.2d 1125 (1983). In Ramos, the court described bad faith as:
Ramos, 16 Mass.App.Ct. at 314, 450 N.E.2d 1125.
Here, the plaintiff offered testimony that Ms. Zinger was left unattended, lying face down on a stretcher handcuffed behind her back, that the EMTs never interceded concerning the way in which she was being restrained by the police and never monitored her medical condition. Under these circumstances, the plaintiff satisfied its burden and overcame the presumption of good faith sufficient to create a material issue of fact as to whether defendants Rando and Marticio acted in good faith and are therefore entitled to the protection of M.G.L. ch. 111C § 14.
For the foregoing reasons, the defendants' motion for summary judgment is hereby
In a letter to the Court dated June 14, 1993, counsel for defendant Tri-City informed the Court that the claims against Tri-City and Dr. Barden had been settled. At a settlement conference held on January 3, 1995, plaintiff's counsel informed the Court that they had reached a settlement with defendant Jackson. After this Court made its preliminary ruling on the instant motions for summary judgment — that the City of Lynn's policy violated the Fourth Amendment — plaintiff's counsel informed the Court that they had reached a settlement agreement with the individual police officers named in the complaint.
Soldal, ___ U.S. at ___, 113 S.Ct. at 548 (quoting Camara, 387 U.S. at 530, 87 S.Ct. at 1731).


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