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Does anyone know who this Lucinda Aday's parents were?She married James E. Edwards in Lawrence CO., Tn.Lucinda I believe had a sister, Jane Aday who married Henry C. Edwards brother to James E. Edwards, they also married in Lawrence County, Tn.They were also in Ms.
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1. Lucinda1 Aday was born Abt. 1819 in Tennessee. She married James E. Edwards 09 Oct 1834 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, son of Simeon Edwards and Elizabeth Hale. He was born Abt. 1813 in Tennessee.
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16th September
EDWARDS, James 34 m Mechanic 1000 Tn
Lucinda 30 f Tn
John 13 m Tn
Jane 11 f Tn
Columbus 9 m Ms
Mary 7 f Ms
Lucinda 5 f Ms
Martha 1 f Ms
William 15 m Farmer Tn
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EDWARDS, J. E. 45 m Farming 400/1000 Tn
Lucinda 40 f Tn
Christopher 18 m Ms
Mary 16 f Ms
Lucinda 14 f Ms
Martha 11 f Ms
James 9 m Ms
William 4 m Ms
Marcus 4/12 m Ms
1870 Okibbeha County, Mississippi census
PO Whitefield 5th August
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EDWARDS, James E. 56 M Farmer 160/185 Tn
Lucinda 50 f Keeping House Tn
Mary E. 25 f Ms
Martha A. 21 f Ms
James E. 18 m Ms
William C. 14 m Ms
Marcus N. 10 m Ms
1880 Oktibbeha County Mississippi census
22nd June Civil District #4
EDWARDS, James E. 64 m Farmer Tn NC Va
Lucinda 60 f Keeping House Tn
Mary E. 36 f Ms Tn Tn
William C. 23 m works on farm Ms Tn Tn
Marcus N. 20 m works on farm Ms Tn Tn
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Marriage: 09 Oct 1834, Lawrence County, Tennessee
Children of Lucinda Aday and James Edwards are:
2 i. John2 Edwards, born Abt. 1837 in Tennessee.
3 ii. Jane Edwards, born Abt. 1839 in Tennessee.
4 iii. Christopher Columbus Edwards, born Abt. 1841 in Mississippi.
5 iv. Mary E. Edwards, born Abt. 1843 in Mississippi.
6 v. Lucinda Edwards, born Abt. 1846 in Mississippi. She married Jessie T. Dunn 10 Oct 1866 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
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Marriage: 10 Oct 1866, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
7 vi. Martha Ann "Mat" Edwards, born Abt. 1849 in Mississippi. She married Francis Marion Murphy 15 Aug 1871 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; born 27 Apr 1851 in Craig Springs, Mississippi; died Apr 1907 in Craig Springs, Mississippi.
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1900 Oktibbeha County Mississippi census
Beat #4 19th June
MURPHY, Marion Head Apr 1851 49 married 3 years Farmer Ms Tn NC
Martha A. wife Sep 1849 50 4 children/ 4 living Ms Ms Ms
James A. son May 1875 25 wd Farm Labor Ms Ms Ms
Marion L. son Feb 1884 16 s Ms Ms Ms
Francis R. son Feb 1884 16 s Ms Ms Ms
Martha E. dau Dec 1889 10 s Ms Ms Ms
Lula gr dau Apr 1896 5 s Ms Ms Ms
Francis L. gr son Apr 1896 4 s Ms Ms Ms
James W. gr son Apr 1898 2 s Ms Ms Ms
Mary E. sis in law Apr 1844 56 s Ms Tn Tn
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Marriage: 15 Aug 1871, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
8 vii. James E. Edwards, born Abt. 1851 in Mississippi. He married Eliza Ozella King 23 Feb 1876 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; born Abt. 1848 in Alabama.
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Marriage: 23 Feb 1876, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
9 viii. William C. Edwards, born Abt. 1856 in Mississippi. He married Mary E. York 01 Jan 1884 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
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Marriage: 01 Jan 1884, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
10 ix. Marcus N. Edwards, born Abt. 1860 in Mississippi.

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Save Our Cemeteries contracted Irish Channel Iron Works to begin the work on the tomb approximately one year ago. We are so excited to see how far it's come and how beautiful the tomb now looks!
Although it is one of many unique tombs that occupy Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in Uptown New Orleans, the Karstendeik tomb is a particular treasure because it is the only cast iron tomb in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and one of only 16 in all of Orleans Parish. The tomb is also popularly known as the "Vampire Lestat Tomb" because of its striking resemblance to the tomb prop featured in the film adaption of famed author Anne Rice's novel Interview with the Vampire.


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The Cheetahs are a youth track and field program located in the City of Lauderhill. It is open to children ages 5-17 years old. They practice at West Ken Lark Park and also local area tracks. The City hosts the recreation program.
This program focuses on academics and athletics while competing in meets against local, regional, and national competition. All participants must maintain good grades and positive behavior in the classroom and on the track. Participants who do well in the classroom and on the track are eligible for scholarships through the City of Lauderhill's Sports Advancing Kids Education program.
Registration information is generally available by January of each year. The cost is $75 per child (for Lauderhill residents) and $100 per child (for non-Lauderhill residents). Official practices begin in January-February and meets normally start in March and go until May or later. For more information about the program, please contact West Ken Lark Park at 954-791-1034 or Marcellus Green at 954-572-1474. You can also e-mail Marcellus Green.


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Former Edison High football and baseball standout Deondre "Day Day" Howard, shot and killed in 2015 at age 21, will be honored with a monument at the school.
The unveiling will be 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Edison baseball field.
The monument will include an image of Howard in an Edison baseball uniform that will face the baseball field. Another image of Howard in a football uniform will face that field.
Parking will be available inside the Walnut Avenue gate just North of the varsity softball field.
Howard also played for the Fresno City College baseball and football teams. His slaying in August 2015 remains unsolved.
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St Ambrose Barlow College Students Enjoy Placements at Top Hotel
Professional cookery students at St Ambrose Barlow Sixth Form College are enjoying work placements at a top hotel as part of their course.
Once a week instead of attending classes at college, the students have been working at the prestigious Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club, picking up practical skills and tricks of the trade from the professionals.
The students will get to try their hand at different aspects of the hospitality industry as they rotate between placements on the bar, in the restaurant and in the kitchen.
Marc McCrone, teacher of Professional Cookery at St Ambrose Barlow College said: "This is a great opportunity for the students, giving them the chance to pick up skills whilst working with and watching the experienced chefs and other members of staff. It is a fantastic way for our learners to get a real taste of working life, and an essential part of their course, with a possibility of future employment."
Bernard Walkure, Director of Operations at the Marriott said: "We are delighted to take part in this rewarding program and host these wonderful students."
Peter Nicholson, Cluster Director of Human Resources added: "It is joint programmes with educational establishments such as these that support the training needs of young people by providing a hotel wide experience for the students, after which they can make an informed decision as to the appropriate career path they wish to embark on."


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Kale brings its powerful health attributes to this take on the classic, and the homemade croutons and Caesar dressing are worth the effort and then some.
To a sauté pan over medium heat, add the butter and toast the bread until crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. To a blender, add the egg, garlic, Tabasco sauce, anchovy paste, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, capers, and mustard and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, slowly pour in the oil to form an emulsion. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, toss kale, carrots, croutons, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Coat with dressing and toss. Finish with the last half of the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.


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Miami interior designer Leta Austin Foster established Leta Austin Foster and Associates more than thirty years ago with two objectives in mind. The first being that one job should never look like another, and the second being that attention to detail should be her trademark. In order to guarantee her first objective she insists that every design project begins with the client's vision. The ideas of the client engender a working collaboration, so that the finished product is a distinct reflection of themselves rather than a mere showcase. Such a process has lead her into some unexpected directions, such as reconstructing a baroque Italian villa, complete with grotto, on an empty Texas hillside. Her touch for modern, traditional, French and English decors is evident throughout her designs. Take a look below at her tropical bedroom design from the 2011 DCOTA Designer Show House and what she had to say about the project!
"Our movie was 'Some Like It Hot'. We were not actually trying to do a room based on that movie, (Most of it took place in a Pullman train Car) but rather the feeling of Miami back before the days of high rises and air conditioning. Thus the filmy white curtains and the 'woven raffia' looking design style in the fabric and the wallpaper (petite zigzag) from China seas. We used lots of vintage rattan and an iron bed with cool white linens. The prints on the walls are 1940's grant wood lithographs from the series A Day on the Farm. Their orange backgrounds made great juxtaposition to all the blues in the room."
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April 4, 2017
Committee Approves Bill to Enhance Opportunity for Vulnerable Youth, Improve Juvenile Justice. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017. Introduced by Rep. Jason Lewis (R-MN) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), the legislation reauthorizes and reforms the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) to help state and local leaders better serve at-risk youth and juvenile offenders.
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CrossPointe Fellowship is a thriving, growing, friendly Southern Baptist congregation that was originally known as Island Baptist Church. The land at 8605 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach was donated in 1950 by Mr. and Mrs. James Forrester, and through countless changes, 62 years later the church still meets at this same address. A new sanctuary was constructed and opened in 1987, and the two-story fellowship hall and education building was opened in 1999. In 2007 the congregation agreed on the new name "Crosspointe Fellowship," and Pastor Ed Moss accepted the call to lead Crosspointe in August 2010.
Service to the Holmes Beach and Anna Maria community as a witness to faith is key at CrossPointe Fellowship. The "CrossPointe In Action" (CIA) outreach serves the sick, the shut-in, and the disabled on Anna Maria Island, while the church's "Heart to Heart" team delivers meals in times of need such as bereavement or illness. The church also serves as a frequent venue for performances by the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra.
CrossPointe offers opportunities for the entire family to be involved in worship music, community service, Bible studies, missions trips, and a variety of other programs. Whether you've been a churchgoer for years, or if you're an inquiring new spiritual seeker, CrossPointe Fellowship is a warm, friendly church that welcomes you. Pastor Ed Moss and the congregation at CrossPointe invite you to traditional worship on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Please be aware that service times may change. CrossPointe Fellowship is entirely handicapped-accessible, child care is provided during services, and parking is always plentiful and free. You can all CrossPointe Fellowship at (941) 778-0719 or visit their website at Crosspointe Felloship.
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Learn Woodworking With These Simple Tips And Advice
Do you enjoy woodworking? Have you attempted it before or do you make various wooden pieces now? No matter what type of woodworking you do, there is a unity to this craft, and this article can teach you a few things. Keep on reading to find out more about this great form of art.
As with anything involving power tools, safety is the number one concern in woodworking. Be sure to follow all safety directions when using power tools. Always keep the tool guards on, since they are there to keep you safe. Nasty injuries are no way to end a woodworking project.
It is always best to stir your stains and finishes, as opposed to shaking them. Stains often have ingredients that settle to the bottom. Shaking can cause bubbles that hinder the mixing. Stir thoroughly until it is smooth and even.
Use the right wood for your project. Some woods are better for certain projects than others are. Practice with wood so you know how it reacts to what you do to it.
Know your wood. No two pieces of wood are alike. They all react differently when you apply stain. When they are cut differently, they will not splinter the same. You will also encounter a lot of different grains. This is all important as you embark on your next woodworking project.
Your grip can use some extra spring. Trying to make use of a spring clamp when you only have one free hand is not always easy. These are tough to open up with a single hand. However, there's a way to easily open them. Before you start gluing anything, take the time to clamp a separate wood piece so that the clamps are already open. This will get them in a position where you can use them with only one hand while gluing.
Ear protection is vital when you begin a project. Woodworking can be very loud. Too much exposure to these loud sounds can harm your hearing over time. You can either purchase a high quality set of headphones or use disposable ear plugs. Whichever you use, make sure to use them religiously.
You should work in a well lit area. Make sure to focus on your accuracy when you are cutting. Also, you're going to be using tools that are sharp and are used to get your wood cut properly. These activities mean that you must see properly to avoid mistakes and injury.
When woodworking, things can fly in your eyes unexpectedly. You cold end up with a blind eye if you ignore wearing your goggles. If they don't fit right or impede your vision, get another pair.
Don't apply too much pressure when you're sanding. Putting too much pressure when sanding creates an uneven surface. If the sandpaper that you are using is the right grit, force will not be needed. Just lightly sand using a circular motion.
Create a sanding block out of materials laying around your shop. You want a block that fits into you hand perfectly and is appropriate for the job. You don't have to buy one. Use some scrap plywood for making your own. Use spray glue and apply the sandpaper.
Stair gauges are great guides for circular saws. A stair gauge can help match the notches up. However, using both on the carpenter square's tongue can make for a useful circular saw guide.
Prior to doing any sanding, make sure to get the target surface wet. Getting a surface wet will raise up the grain. This will then allow you to get rid of fine scratches. This gives a professional appearance to all finished woodworking projects. It can also save you some money in the future.
For more accurate smaller cuts, get a drafting square. When an accurate cut to wood is needed to within a couple feet, you may struggle with measuring. Carpenter squares are cumbersome and drywall squares are inaccurate. Try instead picking up a drafting square from an arts and crafts store. They're accurate and easy to use.
Some power tools are essential to have prior to starting any woodworking project. You should ensure you have a jigsaw, circular saw, small table saw, drill or driver, and a power sander. An orbital sander may be the best option, but any type of power sander will do the job.
Watch television programs on woodworking. They can offer valuable information and give you new ideas for projects you may never have considered before If you don't know where to look for these shows, try looking through your TV guide or search for them online.
Make sure you understand all the steps before you start. Avoid reading the directions just once because you would hate to realize you made a mistake halfway through your project. Always read the project instructions several times to ensure you are correct.
Make sure your blades are shape when you use skills saws and table saws. Dull blades can cause accidents. Wood is much more likely to spring back if you are cutting with a dull blade. This kickback can cause your hand to slip and get cut by the saw. For best results, the drill bits should be razor sharp.
If you yearn to turn rough wood into a work of art, it's time to begin enjoying woodworking. Try not to feel intimidated. Just remember what you've learned from this article. To improve your woodworking skills, you need to be determined and have time on your hands. Then just leave it up to your own experience and sense of creativity.
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You don't want to make the mistake of using a bed that is too large for a room. Adding a king sized bed to a tiny bedroom will make the room feel and look smaller. It will also limit the amount of usable space in your bedroom.
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That's not an exceptional number." READ MORE: Israeli prison 'like being inside a grave' Human rights activist Salah Hamouri, a Palestinian-French dual citizen, was among those arrested in August in a predawn raid at his home in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Kufr Aqab. No reason was given for the arrest, his family said. Hamouri, 32, was previously released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and Israel, after spending seven years in prison. The deal was also backed by France . Israel alleged that Hamouri was part of a plot hatched by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) to assassinate Ovadia Yosef, the founder of the ultraorthodox Shas party, who routinely incited against Palestinians. Hamouri was taken to al-Muskubyeh (the so-called Russian Compound) interrogation centre in Jerusalem, where he was held for several days without access to a lawyer. He was later told he was in violation of his parole and that he would have to serve out the remainder of his sentence from 2005, which was three months. His wife, Elsa Lefort, said the Israeli prosecution appealed this decision, asking to hold him indefinitely, and the court sentenced him to six months in administrative detention. "The Israelis broke https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2017/10/10/telephones-lines-veins-intertwine-savageness/ their deal with Hamas, but also with the French government," Lefort told Al Jazeera from France, where she has been living since Israel banned her from Jerusalem for 10 years in 2016. "I was pregnant at the time [when I was denied entry to Jerusalem]. I had come in to see Salah and I was placed in detention for three days. The court was told I was a 'danger' to Israel. I was deported and my son was born in France. He's never been to Palestine." Hamouri's case has attracted the attention of French politicians and international human rights groups. "Hamouri has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights. We cannot allow for his voice to be silenced," Patrick Le Hyaric, a French member of the European Parliament, told fellow legislators during a recent session. Amnesty International has also spoken out against Hamouri's detention, calling it "arbitrary". "For the last 50 years, Israeli authorities have been using administrative detention as a substitute for criminal proceedings in cases where there's not enough evidence, to target different people," Magdalena Mughrabi, the group's deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa, told Al Jazeera. "We do believe that some of the people in administrative detention could be potentially prisoners of conscience or targeted for exercising their right to speak." READ MORE: Palestinian circus performer jailed 'for no reason' Many activists, journalists and political figures who challenge Israel's military rule have found themselves in administrative detention. That has included several people affiliated with the PFLP, a political party that Israel deems a "terrorist" group. "People can be detained indefinitely and it's hard to find rhyme or reason for who authorities place in administrative detention," Bashi said. "Israeli authorities accuse many people of activism in groups that they consider illegal, including PFLP and Hamas. Part of the problem is we don't know the reasons." Khitam al-Saafin, chairwoman of the Union of Palestinian Women's Committee, was recently released from administrative detention after being held for three months.
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You may be thinking that it is time for you to update the interior of your home again. How fortunate that you found this article about interior decorating and you can decide on a plan to update your home. Reading through this article can provide you with some valuable tips.
An excellent tip for interior decorating is purchasing some excellent art. You may not be into art at all, but even just a simple painting could make a room look great. A nice http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3510070 painting can give your room a focal point where you can begin to decorate around it.
One tip for interior planning is to incorporate interesting textures and patterns. Used properly, textures and patterns can add contrast. Think of combining opposites to get the idea: soft and hard, shiny and muted, smooth and rough. If you aim to give a room a more contemporary look and appeal, you'll want to include pattern and texture in its design scheme.
Think about how much light is available in a room when you are considering your design. Use lighter shades in rooms without windows so they seem airier than they are.
Sit down and talk about the finances that you want to spend on a project before you initiate it. It can be a nightmare to begin a project you are not able to finish because you lack money. It can reduce the level of stress while working.
While interior planning professionals are often in the know, don't take everything they say as gospel. You need to listen to your own instinct as to what you will enjoy, as this is your home, not theirs.
When working on the room of a child, think of everything from a little kid's perspective. It can be easy to forget that children won't be seeing their room the same way you see it. Be sure they can easily access everything. This will reduce any slips and falls, as your child will feel comfortable.
Stay on top of the trends if you want your interior design projects to turn out great. You certainly don't desire to be someone who has a home that is not in style. Peek around and see how other people are decorating their homes these days.
Pay close attention to the little details. You could make something look interesting by making use of small An In-depth Analysis Of Choosing Elements Of Indoor Design decors with different kinds of small items. For example, you could select your decor, window treatments, fixture, etc. based on a particular theme rather than having to purchase new furniture or completely redo the floors.
Replacing your kitchen cabinets can be a cost effective and easy way to drastically change the look of your kitchen. Glass fronted doors are an excellent option, and they help to open your space up and bring in light. Along with staples, place some artistic objects where they are visible through the glass cabinet doors.
Only half of the wall could be wallpapered. Materials are often expensive. To save some money, apply wallpaper to half a wall only. Pick out a bold-colored border and then just paint the rest of the wall. Doing this is a great way to keep your home looking stylish, while saving money.
If you have floors that are made of tile, stone or concrete, the use of stylish area rugs will make your room seem cozier and warmer to your feet. If you rotate the rugs once in awhile, you will prevent them from wear and tear. You can change the spot or turn it and it will make them stay new longer.
Keep your personal style in mind when designing your rooms. Do not simply cater to the people that may be visiting your home. You are the one that has to be there every day. With that said, do what you want, even if you are afraid that someone else might not like it. The decision is yours alone. If you find that you feel too bold, you can always make changes with time.
Don't forget the living room traffic when placing furniture there. You should ensure there is enough room in the living room for the furniture to fit and people can comfortably move around. Although you want your home to look beautiful, it also needs to be functional.
An area rug is a great accent for any space. It is vital that you fit your area rug to your room. For bigger rooms, be sure the rug is big enough so it doesn't look odd in the room. For small rooms, you want small rugs.
A good interior design tip is to keep the ceiling color at least a shade or two brighter than all the other walls in the room. If you don't do this, then after awhile it will feel like you're living in a box and the ceiling is right on top of you. With brighter ceilings, you will feel as if the room is expanded and you can relax easier within.
Before starting the design process, decide on the mood you want to achieve. Think about what you want the room to accomplish. Are you aiming for a relaxed, subdued feeling? Are you wanting to get some work done here? Is it a room that you will have guests in? Each color you choose should be chosen for the different kinds of moods that it reflects.
Now that you know a little more about interior design, you can get started. Have the courage to mix things up a little bit, and you will be surprised at how happy you are with the results.
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Do you want to improve your home? Do you want to know if you can save cash by doing the improvements yourself? Make sure you have the skills and experience necessary for the job before you get started. Use the tips below to determine whether you'll attempt a specific home improvement project on your own or whether you'll choose to hire a professional.
Before starting any home improvement project, take some time to figure out your goals. Add your own touch to home improvements.
Prior to installing paneling, paint stripes on the old wall. You might have some old parts of the wall sticking through if you are putting up paneling. To minimize this issue, measure and mark where each panel will meet before installing. Cover that area with a strip of paint that matches the paneling, so it will be virtually invisible.
If you have small holes in your wall from hanging paintings or pictures, use spackle and paint to make your walls look new again. Buy the spackle at your local home improvement shop. You won't need a lot, particularly if the holes are tiny. If the hole is really small, then you can use something as small as a bobby pin to apply spackle onto it. Once it dries try smoothing the hole with a card so that it is flush. Then, apply paint to the area. Presto! No more holes on the wall.
Maybe you don't really have to replace your bedroom doors; they may simply need refinishing. Sand the door to show the bare wood to use as a foundation. Pick up oil-based paint and apply with a roller. Change out your doorknobs to something fancier.
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Perth and Kinross
- Category: Pre-Preparatory / Preparatory / Senior / Sixth Form
- Pupils: Girls
- Type: Day & Boarding
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
- Roll: 0 (Boys) 260 (Girls)
- Age Range: 5-18 years
- Founded: 1930
General Information
Kilgraston is a dynamic school. It is distinctive and remarkable and offers a world-class education that is both academic and personal. In 2015, Kilgraston School was named as the Sunday Times top performing independent school for the Scottish Highers Curriculum. Set in 54 acres of stunning Scottish parkland in Perthshire, Kilgraston offers girls security and space to grow and develop while providing a tranquil and gentle-paced environment for the girls to concentrate without distraction.
In November 2016, Kilgraston was named 'top performing independent school for Advanced Highers' by best-schools.co.uk. This comes after Kilgraston girls achieved an outstanding set of results in August 2016. At Advanced Higher 90.5% of grades were A-B against a national average of 59.3%, 36% of girls are now studying a STEM undergraduate course and 100% of girls were accepted into their choice of university. Kilgraston has an exceptional reputation for girls gaining entry into top Scottish universities. In 2016, over 70% of girls went on to study at universities in Scotland, including, St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Kilgraston's sporting provision is headed by Pauline Stott MBE, the Director of Sport and former double Olympian. Pauline is a real role model to the girls, and is a key element to the success on the sports fields. Kilgraston's 54 acres offers an enviable range of sporting facilities including an international sized all-weather hockey astroturf, sports hall, tennis courts, fitness room, Scotland's only school Equestrian Centre and a 25m indoor swimming pool. Kilgraston currently has girls representing Scotland in Hockey and Netball.
Music is a key part of the Kilgraston community, which is reflected in the busy calendar of events throughout the year including the annual Christmas Concert. Girls represent the school in regional and national orchestras and choirs. In Drama, pupils take the LAMDA examinations and partake in plays, musicals and house drama competitions. The Art Department are renowned for their outstanding creativity and artwork, in which girls win top art awards at competitions across Scotland. Kilgraston has a state of the art Science Centre.
Kilgraston offers a happy and safe boarding community from the age of 8 and outstanding pastoral care is provided by each of the Housemistresses on the 4 boarding houses, which are connected to the main school, allowing access to the exceptional facilities. The Housemistresses and their assistants work closely with tutors to put pastoral care at the heart of the School, whilst older girls act as big sisters to the younger girls. The girls have an active social calendar with sports fixtures, musical performances, excursions and many socials with partner schools.
Kilgraston also offers over 50 additional clubs and activities including DofE, Debating, Dance, Karate, World Challenge, Musical trips and many more.
International Summer School
During the Summer, Kilgraston runs its own four week English language summer school for boys and girls aged 8 – 17. It is packed with incredible learning opportunities, amazing activities and fantastic trips. For further information visit www.klacscotland.com
Entrance Requirements
Kilgraston admits pupils of a wide range of abilities who are able to respond to the educational provision which the school provides. It is essential that all pupils at Kilgraston have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. The selection procedures for all prospective pupils are based on ability and aptitude, are fair and reflect the ethos of the school. Kilgraston is open to girls aged 5 to 18.
Scholarship awards are available for entry into U3/P7 onwards. These are awarded for academic excellence and for outstanding ability in Art, Music and Sport (including riding). All-rounder scholarships are also available.
Open Days
All visits are welcome, please contact the school.
The Headmistress and school staff are available to answer your questions and queries about the school at any time, and we hold regular Open Days which give you an opportunity to tour the school and meet the staff and pupils.
For a comprehensive Prospectus Pack and details of fees, please contact the Head of Admissions: Telephone: +44 (0)1738 812257, Fax: +44 (0)1738 813410, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
2017/2018. Day Fees. Reception - Upper Third: £3490 - £4425 per term, Lower Fourth - Upper Sixth: £5655 per term.
Registration fee: £100. Deposit: Day £750, Boarding £1500. Sibling discount.
International fees: Senior School (Lower Fourth – Upper Sixth) £10,440 per term, Junior School (Upper Second – Upper Third) £8,490 per term.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy MacGinty (B.Ed., N.P.Q.H., Dip.Mont.Ed.
Contact for enquiries: Mrs Amanda Johnstone, Head of Admissions
Perth and Kinross
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Location Description
Set in 54 acres of stunning parklands against the backdrop of Scottish hills and countryside and yet is only an hour's drive to Edinburgh and Glasgow - the cultural and economic centres of Scotland.
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School News
It was a morning of celebration here at Kilgraston as the girls received their 2017 examination results and confirmation of university places. Headmistress Mrs Dorothy
MacGinty said "I am very pleased with the results this year. Again, all Upper Sixth girls have gained a place at their chosen university and we wish them every success as they move onto the next stage of their education. The higher grades were particularly strong with 55% of passes being awarded an A grade and 83% were awarded A/B grades against a national average of 54%. I congratulate all of the girls and indeed their teachers, on their considerable success this year."
Again there have been some commendable individual performances, not least amongst our musicians and sports girls. Grace Reilly, who has been our splendid Music Captain this year and Grade 8 musician in two instruments, achieved straight A grades in her Advanced Higher examinations and is now set to study medicine at Dundee University. Emily Dark, Lower Sixth (S5), at the age of 16 has played for Scotland Under 21 hockey team this year and achieved five A grades in her Highers. Similarly, Daisy Fonicello who became Scottish Fencing Champion this year also achieved five straight A grades in her Highers.
Kilgraston has again sent a large proportion of pupils to study STEM subjects at undergraduate level including medicine, environmental geoscience, astrophyiscs and aviation to mention a few. What is equally impressive is the breadth of subjects the girls have gone on to study at wide range of universities: English, French, Spanish, German, law, philosophy, politics and textile design.
On Saturday 24th June, the Kilgraston community came together for their annual Speech Day and Prize Giving ceremony to celebrate the end of the academic
year and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of every Kilgraston girl.
Parents and families travelled from across the world for this momentous occasion and enjoyed a day of celebrations with strawberries, champagne and homemade picnics on the lawn!
This year, Kilgraston was delighted to welcome Dr Anna Campbell as guest of honour who gave an inspirational speech at both the Junior Years and Senior ceremonies and presented over 140 prizes, ribbons and trophies. Speeches from the Chair of Governors, Tim Hall and Headmistress, Dorothy MacGinty followed. After an extremely busy year, the Head Girl team gave an emotional farewell speech to the Senior School highlighting the recent school achievements and their many happy memories of their time at Kilgraston.
Mrs MacGinty said, " The weather was kind to us and it was fantastic to see so many pupils and parents enjoying the celebration of the girls' successes. I was delighted to see the Upper 6th girls move on to the next stage of their lives. I wish this year's leavers the very best for the future and look forward to welcoming the returning and new girls after the summer holiday."
On Wednesday 1st March, five L5 girls attended Edgbaston High School's Humanities Day.
The day began with a keynote speech from Natalie Haynes, author of
The Classical Guide to the Modern World and former Perrier-nominated stand-up comedian, on the importance of following your passion. After this, the girls broke up into groups for a series of workshops: first, Jo Haskins, project manager at Turner & Townsend, led a session on planning a refugee camp; then Professor Tim Whitmarsh of the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge gave a presentation on how the works of Homer might have been performed, including references to modern-day allusions; and finally, Anna Chrystal of the Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham gave the girls some hands-on experience of studying fossils. Over lunch there was a higher education and careers fair in the school library then, to end the day, Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE spoke of his extraordinary feats of physical and mental endurance and his undiminishing desire for exploring.
I will leave the final word to Sir Ranulph – when asked what advice he had for the girls in the audience, he told the story of being left in charge of Elizabeth, his 11-year-old daughter, for the first time. His wife had given him a list of things that Elizabeth was and was not allowed to do. When Elizabeth did something on the banned list, Sir Ranulph told her: 'You're not allowed to do that.'
'Daddy,' she replied. 'Shut up.'
Kilgraston was full of celebrations recently, when the news arrived that Kilgraston's Director of Sport, Mrs Pauline Stott was awarded an MBE for services to
Hockey and Sport in Scotland.
Kilgraston school for girls, Perthshire, has welcomed Mrs Dorothy MacGinty to the role of Principal. Mrs MacGinty joins Kilgraston from St. Francis' College, Hertfordshire, where
she held the post of Headmistress since 2009. Since 2012, Mrs MacGinty has chaired the Professional Development Committee of the Girls' School Association (GSA), the most prestigious membership organisation for girls' schools in the UK. Mrs MacGinty will be GSA President 2017.
Of Kilgraston, which was recently chosen as the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year, Mrs MacGinty said: "This is a distinctive and remarkable school. Many visitors say that we 'feel different'. I believe this is because our founding traditions continue to reinforce the values that lie at the heart of our community: academic rigour, trust, respect, integrity and responsibility.
Our girls will be the leaders of tomorrow in a wide variety of professions and businesses. We believe that there should be no limitations on their ambitions either personally or professionally, and we offer a world class, exciting and challenging education where it is natural to step into leadership positions. Our girls work hard and enjoy considerable success in public examinations across a wide range of subjects.
When a girl joins Kilgraston, something rather extraordinary takes place. She quickly becomes a part of our Kilgraston 'family', where she is encouraged to grow and learn in an atmosphere of freedom and opportunity. Our teachers are dedicated and work tirelessly with all pupils to ensure each girl can achieve all she is capable of; the pride they share in success is palpable.
We are a school with traditional values but a modern and forward looking perspective on education. Education is not just about exam success; developing interest and talents, nurturing an understanding of divergent cultures, and emphasising our personal responsibility as global citizens are vital. As such, a Kilgraston girl benefits from a wealth of opportunities to extend and enrich her educational experience. We offer an enormous breadth of extra-curricular activities, and enjoy modern, state of the art facilities in sports, art, music and science".
Photo: Mrs Dorothy MacGinty
A Perthshire School has been chosen as the top independent school in Scotland by The Sunday Times' prestigious 'Parent Power' guide.
Kilgraston, in Bridge of Earn,
was chosen for the accolade on the strength of the 2013-14 Intermediate 2 grades achieved by the Upper 5th year, which saw 98.6% of girls' grades scored A-C, against a national average of 77.9%. 82% scored the highest 'A' grade.
Parent Power is the Sunday Times' guide to the top performing schools in Britain. It publishes a ranking of 2,000 schools, using the latest results from public examinations to assess and compare academic performance. Each year, nine awards are presented to the very top performing 'schools of the year'. Of Kilgraston, the guide said: "Nestled in a valley surrounded by the rolling hills of stunning Perthshire in the heart of Scotland, Kilgraston School, our Scottish Independent School of the Year, offers an idyllic environment for its pupils to learn and live in. Set in 54 acres of parkland, this small independent Catholic girls boarding and day school is centred around a 17th-century redbrick schoolhouse. The modern facilities, which include a six-lane indoor heated swimming pool, its own equestrian centre, and a £1m science centre, are as outstanding as the scenery is breathtaking, and the school's academic results are impressive, too"
We are delighted that our pupils have done so well in their 2014 exam results.
Well done to our 2013-14 Head Girls team of Sarah Anderson,
Claire Carey and Amelia Jackson-Hutt, who all achieved straight As in their Higher exams – a collective 15 As!
Our Upper Fifth have achieved outstanding results at Intermediate 2 level. Their A-C pass rate of 98.6% clearly outstrips the national average of 77.9%, and an impressive 82% are at grade A.
In Lower Sixth Higher results have held up well, with 53.7% at grade A compared to 55.5% last year and A-B grades slightly ahead.
At Advanced Higher our A- C grades compare favourably to last year with a 95% pass rate.
There have been some outstanding individual performances with 2 girls achieving straight A grades at Advanced Higher, 6 girls achieving 5 A grades at Higher and 10 achieving straight A grades at Intermediate 2 level.
We wish all our Upper Sixth well as they move on to University courses across Scotland and beyond with places confirmed at Cambridge, Edinburgh and at St Andrews to study courses ranging from Law to International Relations and Design Engineering to Medicine.
Photo: 2013-14 Head Girls team of Sarah Anderson, Claire Carey and Amelia Jackson-Hutt
Kilgraston has been selected as one of the 'Best of the Best' in The Week Magazine's prestigious Independent Schools Guide. The guide, which describes itself
as finding 'the schools at the top of their game' chose Kilgraston as one of the schools 'best for horsey types', alongside Stonar School in Wiltshire and Queen Ethelburga's College, York.
The Week's guide "trawled through the statistics, league tables and exam results, and consulted a panel of education experts, parents and pupils to find the schools that have the wow factor".
We're thrilled to have been recognised in this way following a successful year for Kilgraston's horsewomen. At the annual Scottish Schools Championships at Gleneagles our team won the 14 and under section, and our equestrian centre recently launched its own pony club, where girls can achieve badges in all aspects of horse and pony care as well as take progressive riding tests.
Offering day and boarding education for girls aged 2 to 18, Kilgraston has something to inspire every young woman. Intellectual values, leadership and personal ambition go
hand in hand with a sense of social awareness, ensuring Kilgraston girls are well equipped for the modern world, whatever and wherever they want to be.
Open afternoon: Friday 26th September, 2pm – 5pm – For girls aged 2-18, and their families, who are considering a day or boarding education at Kilgraston
'Try a night' boarding sleepover: 5pm Friday 26th, to 5pm Saturday 27th September – For girls aged 8-15 who are considering boarding at Kilgraston. Experience life at Kilgraston from dinner on Friday, overnight in our boarding houses, through to an action-packed day of activities on Saturday.
Find out more at www.kilgraston.com
Please register your attendance in advance at firstname.lastname@example.com
Kilgraston is a girls boarding and day school set in 54 acres of pristine Scottish Parkland in Bridge of Earn, just south of Perth. It
has recently won the prestigious prize of 'Independent School of the Year' at the Independent School Awards.
The school was nominated for the Outstanding Strategic Initiative Award in recognition of the changes the school has made to achieve a 55% growth over the last five years. It also received the Outstanding Financial/Commercial Initiative prize for the ongoing multi-million pound investment in facilities and the introduction of new Sports Academies developed to nurture young sporting talent. The judges also took into account the recent excellent HMIe inspection and the most successful examination results to date with an exceptional 57% A grades (95% A-C) for Higher and an outstanding 54% A grades (92% A-C) at Advanced Higher. The culmination of these led to the nomination for Independent School of the Year and eventual success.
Kilgraston has pushed its academic capabilities over the last decade and often has the highest grades in Scotland being in the top three for Advanced Highers in the past four years. Kilgraston's academic record is helped due to the small class sizes; the Sixth Form often has less than 10 pupils per class and the lower ages with around 15.
With an Equestrian centre with 60m x 40m floodlit arena (only school in Scotland with this facility on site), a new International sized all-weather hockey pitch, 8 all-weather tennis courts, sports hall with climbing wall and fitness suite and a new 25m indoor swimming pool there is enough to keep the girls occupied!
Means tested scholarships and bursaries are available on top of a 10% discount for armed forces families. Please visit our website or contact Mrs Linda-Anne Drane, Principal's PA for more information or to arrange a visit.
Kilgraston has recently been crowned Independent School of the Year! Principal, Michael Farmer, received the prestigious award at the Independent School Awards, sponsored by
The Spectator magazine and VISA, held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday 16th November. The award is a reflection of the hard work of all the staff and pupils over the last few years and the transformation of Kilgraston into Scotland's leading girls' boarding school.
We were nominated for the Outstanding Strategic Initiative Award in recognition of the changes the school has made to achieve a 55% growth over the last five years. We also received the Outstanding Financial/Commercial Initiative prize for our ongoing multi-million pound investment in facilities and the introduction of our new Sports Academies. The culmination of these led to our nomination for Independent School of the Year and our eventual success.
We faced tough competition from some of the most progressive and innovative schools in the country with the award ceremony being a fantastic way to celebrate success in a sector which has seen many challenges in recent years.
Kilgraston joined a host of other excellent schools from across the country at the ceremony including New Hall School; Aberdour School; Adcote School; King Edward's School, Birmingham; Caterham School; King's College Taunton and St George's Ascot to name but a few.
The award is prestigious with a rigorous selection process judged by a distinguished panel of educationalists and business people evaluating all aspects of the 28 shortlisted schools.
The panel of judges included Graham Able, former master of Dulwich College and former chair of HMC; Jill Berry, former president of GSA; Anne Evans OBE, chief executive of HTI; Jeremy Herrtage, Bursar of St Ive's School, Haslemere; Andrew Maiden, Editor of Funding for Independent Schools magazine; Prof Malcolm MacDonald, Emeritus Professor at Cranfield University School of Management; Nick Shryane, Bursar of the Harrow School Foundation.
The judges took into account Kilgraston's recent excellent HMIe inspection along with a number of factors including our outstanding examination results. The judges described Kilgraston as "particularly impressive", "forward-thinking" and "an example to other schools".
Mr Farmer was pleased to accept the award on behalf of the school and said "This is a testament to the enthusiasm, commitment and hard work of everyone in our community and we are all delighted that Kilgraston has been rewarded with this outstanding accolade."


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Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: # January 1990
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Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Date Published: July 2003
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Title: Her Monster
Author: Jeff Collignon
Publisher: Soho Press, Incorporated
Date Published: November 1993
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This Book was reviewed by: Library Journal, School Library Journal and Scott Bradfield - The New York Times Book Review
From Library Journal: In this bittersweet first novel, best-selling science fiction author Eddie Talbot, born hideously deformed, hides from the world in a remote mountain cabin. He relies on visits from his mother for provisions, but when ill health renders her immobile, a young woman with a preference for punk-style hair and clothes takes over her duties. Eddie is forced to cope with the world outside his imagination and with the growing attraction he feels for his new acquaintance. Collignon has crafted a moving novel out of the trite beauty-and-the-beast theme, never trivializing the characters or their emotions. He weaves into the narrative an intriguing second level: the adventures of Eddie's fictional creation Alovar, a warrior in a post-apocalyptic society, banished because he is physically different. The author caps Eddie's and Alovar's stories with two startlingly effective and very different endings. Recommended for most fiction collections.-- Eric W. Johnson, Teikyo Post Univ. Lib., Waterbury, Ct.
From School Library Journal: YA-- An absorbing and touching novel that explores the concepts of beauty v. ugliness and the depths of differences that both can hide. A man/monster, so outwardly disfigured that he has hidden his entire life, is suddenly thrust into a speaking-only relationship with a woman whom he will not let see him. Their situation parodies Beauty and the Beast in many ways. She, with her spiked purple and orange hair, at first seems no beauty, although his outward appearance is definitely Beast. Inwardly, they find beauty in one another as their conversations expand. Philosophy, opposing values, warring emotions, troubling questions, and a good story all come together in this very readable and compelling book.-- Bunni Union, Geauga West Library, Chesterland, OH
Title: Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: A Book for Sibs
Author: Donald J. Meyer,Patricia F. Vadasy
Publisher: U of Wash
Date Published: November 1996
Expert Commentary From The Publisher: Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs focuses on the intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard questions they ask: What caused by sibling's disability? Could my own child have a disability as well? What will happen to my brother or sister if my parents die? Written for young readers, the book discusses specific disabilities in easy to understand terms. It talks about the good and the not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs, and offers suggestions for how to make life easier for everyone in the family. The book is a wonderful resource, not just for siblings and their parents but also for teachers and other professionals who work with children with special needs. This revised and updated edition includes new sections on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, ultrasound, speech therapy, recent legislation on disabilities, and an extensive bibliography.
Title: Nobody's Perfect: Living & Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs
Author: Nancy B. Miller,J. C. Dieterle (Illustrator)
Publisher: P H Brooke
Date Published: January 1994
Title: Proud of Our Feelings
Author: Lindsay Leghorn
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Date Published: December 1997
Synopsis For children ages 4 to 8. Priscilla introduces her friends, each of whom is feeling and expressing a different emotion.
Expert Commentary This Book was reviewed by: The Horn Book, Inc., School Library Journal and The Publisher
From The Horn Book, Inc.: In a flat text, Priscilla introduces readers to her friends, each of whom is experiencing a different emotion. A brief explanation telling why her friends are feeling friendly or sad or frustrated is followed by a question such as "What makes you feel happy?" Stereotypes in the illustrations are unforgivable: an Asian girl is portrayed as feeling shy, and a red headed boy with freckles is angry.
From School Library Journal: PreS-Gr 2-Priscilla introduces her friends, one at a time, and describes how each is feeling and why. "Oh, Shelly's feeling shy. Meeting new people makes her feel shy." Pictured on the left with brief text and ample white space, Priscilla mimics each emotion with her facial expression and body language. On the right, in a full-page watercolor illustration with a narrow white border, Leghorn depicts the child in question living out each feeling. A variety of multiethnic youngsters express friendliness, sadness, happiness, silliness, anger, confidence, frustration, loneliness, excitement, fear, and security. All the characters appear together in a double-page spread at the end, obviously pleased with themselves. In an introductory note to adults, the author suggests that they expand the interactive text by having children draw or act out different feelings. While not particularly exciting, this is a serviceable vehicle for exploring the topic. Pair it with Jeanne Modesitt's Sometimes I Feel Like a Mouse (Scholastic, 1992).-Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community-Technical College, CT
From The Publisher: For parents, teachers, and professionals who often wonder how to react to the dizzying array of emotions expressed by children, help is now at hand. Proud of Our Feelings provides children with an entertaining and constructive way to learn to accept and appropriately express their emotions. It will also help to stimulate discussion and interaction between children and the adults who care for them. Proud of Our Feelings is a wonderful way for children and parents to explore and openly discuss their unspoken feelings, thereby helping the children to build the feelings of self-trust that will enable them to evolve into emotionally well-balanced people. Whether joy or sadness, excitement or anger, confidence or fear, this book addresses a different emotion on each page and asks insightful questions that will result in the fruitful exploration of the child's emotional landscape. In addition, children will identify with the real-life, multicultural illustrations, and the delightful prose will help to enhance the feeling being discussed.
Title: Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Author: Donald J. Meyer, Patricia F. Vadasy
Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Date Published: # December 2007
Title: Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability
Author: Donald J. Meyer
Publisher: Woodbine H
Date Published: September 1995
Synopsis Uncommon Fathers is a compelling collection of essays by fathers who were asked to reflect and write about the life-altering experience of having a child with a disability. Nineteen fathers have taken an introspective and honest look at this deeply emotional subject, offering a seldom-heard perspective on raising children with special needs.
The first book written for fathers by fathers, Uncommon Fathers should also be helpful to partners, family, friends, and service providers who will appreciate this rare forum and perhaps, learn from what these fathers have to say.
Title: Views from Our Shoes: Growing up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs
Author: Donald Joseph Meyer (Editor),Cary Pillo (Illustrator)
Publisher: Woodbine H
Date Published: October 1997
For children ages 8 to 11.
Expert Commentary From School Library Journal: Gr 3-10A collection of 45 brief essays by children and young adults who have a sibling with special needs, ranging from mental retardation through a number of rare syndromes. The writings are arranged in chronological order, from that of a 4 year old to an 18 year old. As such, they vary in quality as well as in insights into family relationships. The writings seem to be quite honest as some children come right out and say that they feel they are treated unfairly and that their siblings can get away with things that they cannot. In most cases, however, the children speak out against those who make fun of or misunderstand the youngsters who are different. As such, this book would be useful for schools that have special-ed programs or a number of mainstreamed students for it concentrates on what special-needs children can do rather than what they cannot, and makes a firm statement advocating community support for all members of the family. The final piece is an eloquent plea for giving opportunities to special children. The drawings illustrate the children in sometimes amusing ways and add informality rather than clarification. Information on the special needs is included, as well as addresses and Web sites to find more information. The disabilities or disorders are explained in a glossary. This is certainly a different kind of book on developmental disabilities and, as such, fills a need. Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VA
Title: Your Child's Self-Esteem
Author: Dorothy Corkille Briggs
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Incorporated
Date Published: November 1975
Synopsis Self-image is your child's most important characteristic. How to help create strong feelings of self-worth is the central challenge for every parent and teacher. Your Child's Self-Esteem spells out the formula for this all-important goal. "A practical book of significant family helpfulness."--Los Angeles Times.
Expert Commentary From The Publisher: Step-by step guidelines for raising responsible, productive, happy children. Self-image is your child's most important characteristic. How to help create strong feelings of self-worth is the central challenge for every parent and teacher. The formula for how is spelled out in Your Child's Self Esteem.
"A practical book of significant family helpfulness." -- Los Angeles Times.
"One of the best books on child guidance...simple, practical, and consistently constructive in handling the innumerable questions that arise in any family." -- Dr. Paul Popenoe, Family Life.
Title: Visibly Different: Coping with Disfigurement
Author: Richard Landsdown,Tony Carr (Editor)
Publisher: Buttrwrth-
Date Published: July 1997
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A group of Finish birders recorded the first Sudan Golden Sparrows (Passer luteus) in 2014 at Oued Jenna, Aousserd. Two birds, an adult male and female or 2cy male, were photographed by the group (Jari Pitkäkoski, Kalle Larsson, Seppo Järvinen and Kari Haataja) on 1 February. This is the third Moroccan record of this species.
On 10 February 2014, Simon West relocated 3 birds before alerting his birding companions John Sadler, Mark Hows and Mike Richardson of their presence. Later that evening, they informed another group of birders they knew were in the area of their presence, and on the 11th February they found that there were in fact 4 birds present.
Simon commented: "The Sudan Golden Sparrows were amongst a large flock of Desert Sparrows and could be found in the grass and trees on each side of the Aousserd road. Locate the sparrow flock and you will be rewarded with great views of the birds".
It seems that once they are in the area, they can be found with some efforts and chance. If you are near the region, hurry up to see this little bird while still present around at the "River of the Heaven" (this is what 'Oued Jenna' literally means). Or you can think about a birding trip to the region in the near future.
With a rich breeding avifauna (Cricket Warbler, African Dunn's Lark, Black-crowned Sparrow-lark …) plus the regular rarities coming from the Sahel, the Aousserd region is confirming itself as real hotspot for Western Palearctic birding.
1) Oued Jenna
Two Sudan Golden Sparrows (male and female) were seen at Oued Jenna by a group of Dutch birders (Jorrit Vlot et al.) on 4 March 2014 (photo 3).
2) South of Aousserd:
Three birds were found on Acacia trees at about 20 km south of the town of Aousserd on 13 April 2014 by a group of Moroccan and resident birders (Benoît Maire et al.).
This latter observation, plus those in 2009 at 86 Km west of Aousserd (a flock of 7 birds: first Moroccan record) and in 2013 at a well located some 17 Km southwest of Aousserd (second Moroccan record), remind us that these birds can be seen in a much larger area in the Aousserd region and not just at the famous Oued Jenna.
3) North-west of Aousserd:
Two birds were photographed at a wadi along the Dakhla-Aousserd road on 20 April. And on 1 May, two birds were found at another wadi some 90 km north-west of the town of Aousserd. See this post for both these observations: Sudan Golden Sparrows near the Aousserd road.
Thanks for all the birders for sending the news and the photographs.


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Widely available, low-cost, high-speed Internet connections are available everywhere these days. And, with the influx of portable, Internet-ready devices (smart phones, iPods, laptops, iPads, etc.) capable of streaming online video content, viewers are able to access video from virtually every corner of the world, 24 hours a day.
The fact that viewers can do this and that they actually do so, means that your marketing need never have downtime. Nor is it hobbled to desk-time. And its application is not limited to personal, individual screen-time either. Going portable and on-demand means that "the new school way" is the way to go. Take a sports store training tips video, for example, "… you'll make it just as easy for coach to lift it up and copy it onto a team website, or just as easy for a parent or play to lift it and place it on a club's site page. … The new school way is to place it where they [potential customers] are." (http://www.insideretailing.com.au/IR/IRNews/Social-commerce-the-new-retail-frontier-713.aspx)
Sound familiar? If not, it's worth revisiting quickclips Location Location Location! blog.
But taking your video to where your customers are is not just about location on the internet. It's also about where they are in terms of time. Being able to view a sales pitch, instruction video or animation at a time that suits the customer, helps your product to stand out from a world saturated with static same-same 'Sale' signs and percentage-off promotions. It's great to see a big-box value retailer doing things a little differently.
The new campaign from American family fashion value retailer Old Navy (part of Gap Inc.) still sells strongly – it pushes new-season product at a sharp price point – but does so in an ingenious, engaging and fun way. And it's accessible on-demand.
Each clip resolves with a product and price message around a Spring fashion look, eg: ankle jeans for $19.50. So far, so ho-hum, you might say. But where the campaign gets really clever is in its interactivity.
Old Navy has partnered with Shazam, the mobile-phone based music identification service. (If you haven't heard of Shazam, it's (an app that allows people to quickly identify a song and artist, just by using their mobile phone to 'listen' to a piece of music.) When Old Navy customers "tag" one of the "hits" (by using Shazam to identify the song on TV, Facebook, YouTube or in store), they instantly unlock a load of content – you can "meet the band", watch their music video, download the song, get style tips, or "rock the band's look". Follow the last link and you suddenly find yourself shopping Old Navy online, picking up a pair of jeans that featured in the video, down from $34.50 to $19.50.
Source: Article Why bore people into buying?
Only polished digital video production for social media is going to get your customers rocking as they buy your product like the Old Navy users. Meet the increased demands of an on-demand world by having your web video production completed by quickclips.


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Canada superior to U.S. in this Atto
ETOBICOKE, Ontario - The Grade 1 Atto Mile has been dominated by United States invaders throughout its seven-year history, but this year's renewal on Sunday at Woodbine could be a different story.
One of strongest local contingents in the race's existence will compete in the $1 million turf race, including the two-three finishers from last year's running, Soaring Free and Perfect Soul. Soaring Free will be favored, but he is by no means a lead-pipe cinch.
Soaring Free looked the part of a winner at the eighth pole in last year's Atto, but weakened slightly in the final furlong and finished a half-length behind Touch of the Blues, who subsequently ran second in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita. Voted the 2003 Sovereign Award as champion sprinter, Soaring Free is at his best from six to seven furlongs, and the 2003 Atto is the only time he has run in the top three in three starts at a mile on turf.
Soaring Free won Woodbine's main prep for the Atto, the seven-furlong Play the King Handicap, both last year and this year. However, that Grade 3 stakes has never produced an Atto winner. In fact, of the 13 runners to go in the Atto after competing in the Play the King, only Soaring Free has hit the board.
Perfect Soul and Slew Valley were both unplaced last out, in the 1 3/8-mile Chinese Cultural Centre Stakes. They are coming into the Atto off an eight-week break, but such a layoff isn't a major negative. Good Journey won the 2002 Atto after a nine-week layoff, and Labeeb was off 13 weeks before winning the 1998 running.
Labeeb is one of four California shippers to have won the Atto, if you include the 1999 running, in which Hawksley Hill finished first but was disqualified because his rider's whip struck a rival in the stretch. No horses from California or Europe are expected in this year's Atto.
Millennium Dragon, Kathir, and Christine's Outlaw make up the likely U.S. contingent in this year's Atto.
Millennium Dragon has been second in each of his last three starts, including the Grade 1 Manhattan Handicap, and hasn't run since he lost by a neck to Christine's Outlaw in the Grade 3 Poker Handicap on July 10 at Belmont.
Two past winners of the one-mile Poker went straight into the Atto. They were Affirmed Success, who was a beaten a nose in the 2001 Atto, and Smarty Jones's sire, Elusive Quality, who was fourth as the favorite in the 1998 Atto.
Kathir won an allowance race at Monmouth Park two starts back, and finished a close second there most recently in the Grade 3 Oceanport Handicap. The past two Atto runners who came out of a race at Monmouth, Autonomy in 2002 and Kiridashi in 1997, both failed miserably.
In his lone outing since the Poker, Christine's Outlaw finished a troubled ninth in Saratoga's Grade 2 Fourstardave Handicap, which has yielded only two Atto starters over the years: Tap the Admiral (2003) and Bomfim (1999), who both ran 10th in the Atto after finishing third in the 1 1/16-mile Fourstardave.
Royal Regalia, a Stronach Stable runner based in Ontario, set all the fractions in this year's Fourstardave, and gave way in deep stretch to end up third. He set Woodbine's course record for a mile (1:31.84 seconds) when he won his most recent race, a $100,000 optional claimer.
Royal Regalia and Christine's Outlaw are the likely Atto pacemakers, while Soaring Free should be breathing down their necks from the outset. No front-runner has won the Atto, although a few have come close, including 2002 runner-up Chopinina.
Stalkers - horses within four lengths of the leader at the half-mile point - have won the Atto twice. Closers were victorious in the other five runnings.
So you'll want a local horse who is a closer. Perfect Soul best fits the bill.
Atto Mile candidates
Purse: $1 million; 1 mile (turf); Grade 1
|Christine's Outlaw
|R. Dominguez
|S. Callaghan
|Millennium Dragon
|R. Migliore
|Perfect Soul
|C. Nakatani
|Royal Regalia
|J. Jones
|Slew Valley
|J. McAleney
|Soaring Free
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Legal Aid Ontario withdraws threat to suspend immigration and refugee services
Federal funding has stayed stagnant since 2002
Legal Aid Ontario has backed away from its threat to suspend immigration and refugee services, which would have cut the group's costs by about 40 per cent.
It said it needed to pare down the annual cost of the program from $33.6 million to $20.5 million.
The group first announced it was considering cutting back those services in May, and then began a province-wide consultation on the idea.
- Refugees 'in the crosshairs' as Legal Aid Ontario battles for government funding, advocates warn
- With more refugees pouring in, Toronto advocates ringing alarms about federal funding
- B.C. legal aid suspends immigration and refugee services due to lack of funding
At the time, it said the organization couldn't continue to foot the cost overruns for its refugee program, as it had been doing for the past number of years.
On Monday, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) posted a brief update on its website, that said "as a result of intensive stakeholder consultations in May and June, and ongoing discussions with government, LAO has decided to continue immigration and refugee services at the current level at this time."
No representation for refugees
The threat of cuts continues to cause concern for many, including Tara Bedard, the executive director of immigration partnerships for the Region of Waterloo.
"The people who access legal aid don't have the option to pay for private legal services," Bedard told The Morning Edition's host Craig Norris on Friday.
"So, for many of them it would mean they would not have legal representation for their hearings, and given the complexity of our legal system, and of our immigration system in particular, it would probably have a very negative impact on the outcomes of their proceedings."
Legal Aid Ontario estimates that 14,000 refugees and immigrants used its legal services last year.
Problem not resolved
Bedard said the Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support currently has a 70 per cent success rate for refugee claims.
"They feel without the support of legal aid for their clients, that would drop drastically."
The Region of Waterloo says there are approximately 1,000 refugee claimants with pending cases in the area, which serves as a regional hub for newcomers.
It said it will lobby the federal and provincial governments to appropriately fund Legal Aid Ontario so the cuts can be avoided — permanently.
"The cuts will still go ahead if they don't address their funding gap," warned Bedard.
Unstable funding from feds
According to a consultation paper, Legal Aid Ontario's refugee program used to cost approximately $20 million a year, but the number of people accessing the program has been growing, and costs are on the rise.
"In the last two years, the cost has increased to $27M in 2016/17 and is forecast to cost $33.6M in 2017/18," said Legal Aid Ontario.
Federal funding to Legal Aid Ontario for refugee matters is $7 million annually — an amount that has stayed the same since 2002.
According to their consultation paper, the group was given one-time funding of $7.72 million from the provincial and federal governments, but it says the money came with no guarantees for the future.
"As a result, LAO must take immediate steps to ensure it operates within its means and, for the long term, LAO must consider making changes to how it delivers services to ensure LAO can help as many refugees and immigrants as possible."
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Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) November 04, 2011
Cleveland Public Library (CPL) was ranked one of the top four libraries in the country, receiving the highest possible rating of five stars in the Library Journal's America's Star Libraries 2011, and moved up in the rankings after another strong year.
"The Library Journal's ranking is just more proof that Cleveland Public Library is providing superior service and value to our city and region by promoting both a love of books and reading while propelling Cleveland forward through our community-based programming," said Felton Thomas, CPL's executive director. "It's exciting to see that our signature collections and progressive community agenda are making a difference."
Library Journal's Index of Public Library Service (LJ Index) ranks more than 7,000 library systems in four categories: library visits, circulation, program attendance, and public Internet usage. Cleveland Public Library ranked 4th out of all library systems nationwide in its category and improved its overall ranking because of increases in circulation and higher usage of computers as even more community members turn to libraries for resources in these tougher financial times.
A strong supporter and advocate of CPL, Mayor Frank G. Jackson today lauded the news. "On behalf of the City of Cleveland, we congratulate the Cleveland Public Library for the five-star rating they received from the Library Journal," said Mayor Frank G. Jackson. This honor is a reflection of the outstanding and invaluable services the Library provides to our children, their families and job seekers. The 28 branches of the Cleveland Public Library are community assets that allow residents throughout our neighborhoods access to much needed resources and programming everyday."