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Feeling powerless about climate change? Osprey Orielle Lake has initiated a collective, women-led global movement to help save the planet. Interview by Stav Dimitropoulos.
Since 1979 the Arctic sea ice coverage has been shrinking every decade by 3.5 to 4.1 per cent while sea levels have been rising by 3.4mm each year, their fastest rate in 2,000 years. Oceanic waters today are 26 per cent more acidic than at the start of the Industrial Revolution, which is threatening marine life. The 'lungs of the Earth' and major 'carbon sink', the Amazon, is facing might degrade its rainforests, pouring their colossal carbon stores into the atmosphere; two-thirds of Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been severely damaged; over the past 40 years wildfire seasons have lengthened, with devastating consequences for land and wildlife; by 2030, the number of people exposed to flooding each year will have rocketed to 54 million; by 2100 global temperatures may escalate by seven degrees Celsius. Grim news? How can women take action before it's too late? Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International has a solution.
When did you become a campaigner for the environment?
Until I was eight years old, I lived in San Francisco. But then, my parents divorced and my mother moved my sister and me to the small coastal town of Mendocino in northern California and I suddenly found myself a country dweller, knowing very little about nature. It took me several years to venture out of the house and into the forest. I mention this because walking in the majestic and ancient redwood forests and along the rivers of Mendocino was a big part of my healing as a child. So you can imagine how devastated I was in high school when I learned that the redwoods along the river that had become my friends and solace were going to be logged. I knew what that would mean because I had seen clear-cut forests before – they resemble a battlefield with fallen trees and stumps like fallen or wounded soldiers, very heartbreaking to see. When we become close to land, to a special place, our bodies become part of the landscape. So it is very devastating if anything should happen to these places we love.
At age 17, I immediately became involved in an organisation that was fighting the cutting of the redwood forest near my home in Mendocino, and fortunately we were victorious. But this experience brought me to some deeper questions as a young person: Why were humans destroying the Earth? Why is there industrial logging of ancient forests at a time of ecological crisis? Why are humans polluting our own waters? That's when I dedicated my life to defending and protecting the Earth.
What is WECAN?
WECAN engages women as powerful stakeholders in climate education. We have a variety of programs including partnering with women in the Democratic Republic of Congo to undertake reforestation of damaged lands and protect old growth of the Itombwe region [this wild-life-rich mountain range is currently being mined for gold, diamonds, and columbo-tantalite, a mineral used in semiconductors and computer chips]. We organise frontline women's delegations for fossil fuel divestments as well as advocate at international climate forums such as the annual United Nations climate talks. Our four guiding principles are the rights of women, the rights of indigenous peoples, the rights of nature, and the rights of future generations.
Why and how did WECAN begin, and why are women coming on board?
The climate crisis is urgent and we have an ever smaller window of time to take action, with pledges by nations to cut carbon emissions falling far short of those needed to prevent catastrophic climate change. Importantly, women can and are making a significant difference in changing our current trajectory, and it is vital that we accelerate the power, leadership, and visibility of women at every level of decision-making. WECAN was founded because, alongside many women allies, I wanted to support a diverse women's climate justice movement to accelerate action.
Studies worldwide demonstrate that women are simultaneously the most adversely impacted by climate change and environmental degradation. When I founded WECAN I began asking questions such as: "What can women from different parts of the world do to connect and grow our collective efforts to halt climate change, stop fossil fuel extraction, and protect our lands, our water, and our children's future? How can we as women address interconnected issues of climate change, government inaction, social inequality, extractive economies, and the pervasive disconnect from nature in most modern societies? How can women accelerate solutions that address systemic change and a just transition to a sustainable, renewable, and regenerative energy future?"
Clearly we cannot make such large changes or win these struggles on our own, so we need to strengthen our relationship and efforts together. And so WECAN was born. From the heart of the Amazon Basin to the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and from the Gulf Coast of the US to the islands of the Pacific, women stand on the frontlines of global efforts to heal our world. They are rising with fierce resolve, cognisant that current responses at the national and international level do not suffice given the scale of crisis we face.
How does climate change affect women?
Women experience the harms and dangers of climate change because their basic rights are often denied in varying forms around the world. Social and political gender inequality reduces women's physical and economic mobility, voice, and opportunity in many regions, making them more vulnerable to increasing ecological stresses.
Women comprise about 80 per cent of climate refugees, and studies report that of the 26 million people estimated to have been displaced by climate change, 20 million are women. Importantly, the poor are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and the majority of the 1.5 billion people living on $1 a day or less are women.
Indigenous women, women from low-income communities, and women from the Global South bear an even heavier burden from the impacts of climate change because of the historic and continuing impacts of colonialism, racism, and inequality, and in many cases because they are more reliant upon natural resources for their survival, or live in areas that have poor infrastructure. Drought, flooding, and unpredictable and extreme weather patterns present life or death challenges for many women, who are most often the ones responsible for providing food, water, and energy for their families.
Do you think that violence against women and violence against the Earth are interconnected?
There is an inseparable link between violence against women and violence perpetrated against the Earth through exploitation and extractivism. These are violations that result from unchecked patriarchal societies, colonisation, racism, and capitalism – all of which are based upon the same systems and ideologies that promote power over, and exploitation of, women, people of colour, indigenous peoples, and the land. It is time to end these old and destructive social constructs and call for a new worldview of gender equity, balance, and harmony with nature. We must transition from an extractivist, colonial paradigm of exploitation to one that honours and respects the Earth.
Additionally, all around the world, women land defenders are increasingly being criminalised, attacked, and [sometimes] murdered. The international community became aware of this situation in 2016 after the assassination of the beloved Honduran indigenous leader, Berta Cáceres, who was murdered for leading a campaign against the Agua Zarca dam on the Gualcarque River in her people's territory. I am very passionate about this issue. How can we protect the land if we cannot defend the defenders of the land?
Why are indigenous women integral to WECAN?
Indigenous women remind us of our inseparable connection to the Earth. Due to their close relationship with the land, indigenous women hold invaluable traditional knowledge, as well as spiritual and philosophical understandings critical to healing the Earth.
Your work also includes the Rights of Nature legal framework. Can you please explain what this is?
Our human activities are rippling out across the entire Earth. We are affecting 4.5 billion years of evolution. What is our responsibility at this critical juncture of the Anthropocene? I think respecting and implementing the Rights of Nature is a central part of our way forward. Our current legal systems recognise the rights of corporations, but not the rights of nature upon which all life depends. This does not make sense. The current system is not leading us to justice and wellbeing for people and planet. Instead, we need to respect the laws of Mother Earth, the natural laws of the planet.
Rights of Nature is a groundbreaking legal framework that recognises natural systems, such as rivers, forests, mountain ranges, and the climate, as rights-bearing entities with an inalienable claim to protection, preservation, and evolution. A growing global movement for the recognition of the Rights of Nature is gaining momentum, from Ecuador, Nepal, Colombia, and New Zealand, to communities across the US. For long-term solutions, we need to recognise the Rights of Nature in law and in practice. It is time to stop treating nature as property, but rather as a rights-bearing entity as we put an end to the commodification, ownership, and exploitation of all ecosystems. We need to respect the natural laws of Mother Earth if we are to survive and thrive on this magnificent planet. Rights of Nature is a way for us to practise laws that respect the sacred systems of life.
You have written a book titled Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature, in which you discuss the importance of establishing a renewed kinship with nature, even for those living in urban environments. Can you please explain this a little?
My book focuses a great deal on story – how modern people not from indigenous nations can renew our cultural narrative to connect to the natural world. Our modern civilisation comes from an industrialised world and a lot of our stories are disconnected from the natural environment. Over half of the world's population now live in cities, consequently most of our storytelling is becoming increasingly disconnected from nature because people are not living in forests, mountains, around wildlife, or near rivers and lakes. The question is, how do we reconnect with the wild as urban dwellers? This is one of the big questions and explorations in my book.
As an example, there is a very big difference between watching a television special about sea life while sitting at home in the city, and actually going to the ocean and being present with the sea. In some of the WECAN trainings, we have hiked with participants to their local watersheds so people can actually see the river, the lake, mountain stream or reservoir where their local water comes from. When we turn on our faucets, take a shower, or drink from the tap, we can ask and then learn, where does our water originate? How can we best care for our water?
Studies have shown, both with children and adults, that people can recognise over 1,000 brand names of commercial products or recognise their logos or songs from television, but if you ask them to walk outside their door, most people from urban environments cannot name even ten of the birds or plants or trees right outside their homes. This is an indication that we really need to change our relationship with our living planet. The good news is that this actually something we can do something about.
What happens when women become more active in fighting for and protecting the environment, and why is this important?
When women are empowered, studies show that there are immense benefits to entire communities and societies. Sustainable and local economies grow, populations stabilise, and children's health and education improve. In many countries, women lead on environmental and social legislation when elected to public office. Women's involvement in decision-making has important implications for climate change; for example, a study of 130 countries found that countries with higher female parliamentary representation are more likely to ratify international environmental treaties. In a recent victory for the climate movement, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has banned all new offshore oil exploration as part of the carbon-neutral future that her administration is implementing.
Women across the world act as an immense force of social change in directing family values, lifestyle, and consumption habits. As an example, women in the United States make decisions about 80 per cent of all consumer purchases, and start 70 per cent of new businesses – power that could be leveraged into the transition to clean, regenerative energy, and local economies.
Women as a constituency are a strategic and powerful force that is often not recognised or supported,
despite clear evidence that women are key to making the societal, economical, political, and ecological changes we so desperately need. These points of leverage need to be recognised and acted upon.
Can you name some of the ways through which women can help stem climate change?
Although this is just one piece of the puzzle, we know that curbing our consumption is critical to reducing our carbon footprints, as individuals and at the national and international level. Even so, there are some household purchases like food, clothing, and energy that are essential. Women are having a huge impact in fostering a shift to safe, renewable, regenerative energy sources like small-scale, site appropriate solar and wind energy projects, by switching to these alternatives in their communities. Of course, one of the most important areas to address is food and agriculture. Supporting local, non-industrial, low-carbon intensive diets is key. And we've seen women leverage the power of the purse with strong campaigns in Europe and the US that have led to a phasing out of toxic or less sustainable products and led to the introduction of more rigorous certification standards. There is so much to learn from campaigns that have protected ancient forests by leveraging consumer values to force companies to change the sourcing for wood and paper products, for example. And the campaigns that have extracted lead out of cosmetics and child toys, or others that have led to more organic foods, non-GMO foods, less use of pesticides and herbicides, and so on. We need to use such an approach to have an even greater impact in curbing climate change. Yet, this all must be coupled with meta-level changes, meaning we need a shift in policy and investment priorities. So this includes the power of the vote as well, and alerting our elected officials that in addition to voting with our dollars, women will also vote for individuals who show leadership in protecting the planet.
The change also involves a cultural shift. Women supporting clothing swaps, 'up-cycling'(reusing materials to make new items) and 'staycations' (staying close to home instead of embarking upon carbon-intensive aeroplane or road trips) are just a few of the ways women are building a less carbon-intensive future.
All said, we cannot buy our way to a sustainable future. We also need to transform our consumption habits and our views about what is valuable. We need to create the inner conditions for this transformation. It seems clear that uncovering and then changing the beliefs and ways of thinking that got us into this crisis in the first place are actions that are equally central to the solution. The crisis began with world views, philosophies, and beliefs now very much out of step with current reality; it makes sense that significant, rapid, and enduring change requires a transformation of values – change that allows the biosphere to survive and recover from human predation. In her short film and book, The Story of Stuff, Annie Leonard quotes retailing analyst Victor Lebow's 'solution' to ramping up the US economy after World War II: "Our enormously productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption… we need things consumed, burned up, replaced and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate."
We have followed this course to its tragic 'success', and it has made people feel emptier than ever. Leonard goes on to tell us that, "in the US we have more stuff than ever before, but polls show that our national happiness is actually declining." I think it is well past time to adopt new indicators of wealth and wellbeing other than consumption and economic growth. To truly address systemic change at the level required we have to address the disaster of unchecked capitalism and economic models based on endless economic growth on a finite planet.
What lifestyle changes can the everyday person make now?
I think it is very helpful to approach new indicators of wealth and economics with the concept of sumak kawsay, which comes from indigenous peoples of the Andes in Ecuador. The term has been translated as buen vivir in Spanish and loosely means "living well".
The term is multilayered and so I will relay it here as it was taught to me; that it means living in ecological and economic balance, having harmony in relationships, personal and collective growth appropriate to local conditions, good health, and living well in community including the community of nature.
It also offers a world view of a living cosmos that we are a part of. In the south, sumak kawsay or buen vivir has been the way of life for many indigenous peoples for thousands of years, but the idea has been growing in social movements to respond to conventional concepts of development plans and their destructive environmental, social, or economic effects, especially for frontline communities.
Sumak kawsay calls for a reduction in economic and product development, and an increase in human development such as encouraging education, ethics, spirituality, world views, creativity, and a deepening of our connection with Mother Earth. We can work toward this kind of development wherever we live.
What is the most important message you'd like to impart to women at this crucial moment in the evolution of planet Earth?
It is time to speak out for the sacred interdependence of all life on Earth and to recognise that social and economic models based on extraction and exploitation, patriarchy and racism, have ushered in an era of unprecedented social and planetary destruction, and we must act now if there is to be a future of wellbeing for our children. I think it is also important to understand that as we engage and take action for change, we are part of social and environmental movements that are much greater than ourselves, greater than our communities and our countries. We are part of our planet's immune system that is rising up against injustices that are destroying our Earth and all life, as we know it. This is the time of rising up and everyone needs to participate.
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Downhill skiing isn't the only way to get a thrill during the winter months. Hotels and tour operators are luring guests of all adventure-thresholds into the snowy wilderness with activities ranging from ice climbing to skijoring. Here's a mix of fresh, fun outdoor wintertime pursuits.
Ice Climbing
At Dunton Hot Springs, an 1880s mining camp turned luxury resort nestled in the San Juan Mountains, guests can play Spider Man and scale a frozen waterfall on an ice-climbing expedition. A professional guide offers instruction as guests don crampons, a helmet and a harness, and use an ice axe to climb up the frozen ribbons of water.
Skiers who crave more speed should try skijoring, a sport in which a skier is pulled by a galloping horse. The wacky winter activity has long been popular in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, but more recently it's caught on in the U.S. – particularly in Montana, where the sport's world championships have been held for several years. The Resort at Paws Up, a 37,000-acre playground in Greenough, Montana, has two dedicated skijoring trails: a beginner's course for guests and a competitive course, where serious winter cowboys navigate gates, jumps and rings at high speeds.
One of the most magical ways to explore the valleys of Italy's Dolomite Mountains is on foot – and not just during the summer months. Swap your hiking boots for snowshoes and trek from rifugio to rifugio on a seven-day trip with outfitter Dolomite Mountains. Guests overnight in charming mountain huts, where they'll experience the region's distinctive food and wine. During the day, routes wander past spectacular vistas, as well as relics from the First World War.
Fat Biking
Cyclists of all levels, from hardcore mountain bikers to novice road riders, can take in the winter wilderness on two very fat wheels. The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philibsburg, Montana, has a fleet of fat bikes with 4.5-inch-wide tires that float over snowy terrain. Newbies can take an easy riverside pedal along Rock Creek, while experienced riders can tackle six miles of groomed trails.
Ice Karting
Channel your inner Formula One driver behind the wheel of an ice kart in Cervinia. Luxury alpine experts, Allure Alps, can arrange a high-speed driving experience around a naturally iced track with views of the Matterhorn. Karts are powered 270 cc 4-stroke, the tires are snow-ice studded and electronic equipment clocks lap times to provoke friendly competition.
Snowcat Operating
The Little Nell's Snowcat Academy in Aspen, Colorado, puts guests behind the wheel of a state-of-the-art Prinoth Bison. The souped-up snowcat has been likened to a cross between an F-15 fighter jet and a Lamborghini. The three-hour class starts with one-on-one instruction on handling, before you take the helm and lay lines of corduroy across Buttermilk Mountain.
Dog Sledding
Nestled on 15 acres along Mile 198 of Alaska's Iditarod Trail, Winterlake Lodge is the perfect rustic-luxe base to try your hand at dog sledding. Owners Carl and Kirsten Dixon offer a four-day dog mushing school where you'll get to know their 20 Alaskan huskies and learn to drive your own team through the Alaskan tundra.
If you think the view of Georgia's Caucasus Mountains is spectacular from the deck of Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, wait until you take it in from above. The chic alpine retreat in northern Georgia has its own fleet of helicopters to give guests a bird's eye view of the valley's glaciers and rugged mountains. For the ultimate adrenaline buzz, have Alex (the hotel's in-house adventure specialist) arrange a tandem paragliding experience, where you'll soar through clouds and around snow-capped peaks.
Set in Italy's South Tyrol region, White Deer San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge has access to incredible pristine wilderness. Owners Giorgia and Stefano Barbini are known for their exceptional hospitality, as well as their fantastic meals and deep wine cellar. To work up an appetite, sign up for an introduction-to-biathlon course. The sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, making it the ultimate winter workout.
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The Printer's Cabinet & Curiosities - a Collection to Behold
Eclectic, rare, creepy, vintage, mystic...and sweetheart? All of these have been used on The Printer's Cabinet & Curiosities Facebook Page by customers to either describe the shoppe's owner, or his gaggle of rather off the wall finds. A tiny storefront in the small industrial town of Oil City (an hour and a half north of Pittsburgh's city centre) is where you will find a curiously curated collection hand picked and delivered by self-proclaimed weirdo, Nicholas Hess.
We couldn't be more excited to explore the treasures The Printer's Cabinet & Curiosities is bringing to Sunday's Flea. Chosen especially for us, these items range from mercury glass pumpkins and industrial hardware, to an ethically killed and cleaned Pennsylvania black bear skull.
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Nicholas's interest is not limited to merely locating fantastical items, he scouts out stories whenever possible, meeting with and investigating locations and the people behind the items too. His travels take him from a country farmhouse to the forgotten storage spots only an expert would think to explore at estate sales.
We couldn't wait to learn more about Nicholas and how he got started in the Curiosity business.
Your business name is quite unique. Where does the Printer's Cabinet come from?
It's funny actually...the original name I toyed with was "The Indian in the Cupboard," being that my shoppe is directly across the street from the city's public library. I thought it would be clever, naming it after a book. Not to mention, my store itself is only about 225 square feet, so a far cry from any warehouse space full of antiques. However, that idea was scrapped in favor of The Printer's Cabinet after I spotted a real-life printer's cabinet in my mother's rural Pennsylvania garage. It had been sitting there patiently waiting to be refinished for 5 years or so, yet it looked so stately in all its grimy glory. An English Writing graduate myself, I almost became 'the printer' in the name's title, offering up curios to those curious enough to come inside. And let's be honest, what's smaller than a cabinet? An hour later, a store name had been born.
We are all about the neighborhood over here. Oil City is a small PA town, and as a storefront owner you must be involved in local life. How has your shop added to the main street?
People seem to have made my store a new local hangout. It's great, because within a stone's throw of my place is a coffee shop, appliance store, book nook, Y.M.C.A. and movie rental joint. So all these people on their way to other places will stop quickly and say 'hello,' or pop in for a quick look on their way to work out or to read a book. It's like small town personified. Thomas Kinkade couldn't have done a better job of painting this quintessential American city. And I love my customers, because they range from the housewife and plumber, to Goth girl and hipster. No one is refused or looked at strange, because it's the objects that are the attention-getters. And I have always said from the very start, that every town has an antique store, but not every town has a curiosity shoppe.
What are your favorite types of spots to discover treasures?
As any purveyor of fine goods will tell you, their locations for discovering such amazing treats are a tried and true secret they'll guard to the death. But oftentimes, I must admit, the most bizarre objects seem to simply find me. While scouring a flea market, I may stumble upon the most elegant clock that once graced the grand parlor of a funeral home or while at an estate sale, a Victorian piece of mourning jewelry will be discovered nestled within a music box on a dresser, tightly wrapped in discolored tissue paper; something that has been protecting it for all these years. For instance, just last week I went to pick in a scrapper's garage (you know, the burly guys who buy metal and make a quick buck by selling it for money based on weight) and there was this box of Victorian lace, perfectly preserved, just sitting on the top of the pile...like a little antique angel set it there for me to find just before I came. It's days like these that keep me going, always trying to find the next little treasure.
Is it difficult to part with a favorite discovery? Have you ever heard back from customers about how they used an item you sold to them?
Oh, you found my weak spot! Yes, it's very difficult to let some of these precious things go. And usually the more rare an item is, the bigger my love affair becomes. I mean, you're out there in dirty attics, sifting through piles of junk to find the one piece of crusty gold you can take home, so of course it's love at first sight. Multiple loves at first sight I should say. I guess I could be on that show "Sister Wives," except it could be called "All my Antiques that I am in Love With at the Same Time."
Haha But seriously, what I have slowly realized is all these towns have their own amazing finds, so there (hopefully) won't be a shortage of ever finding neat, old things. Thus, I have limited myself to only the things that truly mean something, perhaps a gift from a fellow collector, or an item that really makes me light up. Selling it to the customer then becomes the easy part, because then I see the excitement in their eyes at the possibility of a new lease on life for something I saved. And they always come back with pictures to show me how it has been repurposed or restored to its former glory. That's the real money in this job.
What is the creepiest or oddest discovery you've found so far?
That's tough, but I do love the 1920's School of Embalming graduate certificates/school photos I found awhile back. They have been in my personal collection for several months, but you may just see them at the flea this weekend if I can bear to see them go. Also, finding, buying and then selling two antique gravestones was also incredibly weird and oddly refreshing.
How did you get started in the business?
I've always liked old things, ever since my mother and grandmother took me around to estate sales when I was younger. And our house has always been full of antiques, specifically from the Massachusetts area, so there was an appreciation for quality vintage items from a young age. However, I didn't get the idea to open my own store until I traveled for several years outside of this country. There were all these tiny, independent little shops, squashed between big buildings doing important things.
I loved them and I found myself frequenting these places more than the "big box" cookie-cutter type stores. T-shirts, coffee, books, antiques, they just had a certain romance to them. So when I returned home (broke and ready for a new adventure) I decided to think about doing a pop-up shop. Originally, this idea was planned for Pittsburgh, a place I had lived and worked in for six years. But the funds weren't there and it seemed too risky to start out with, so I decided on my hometown of Oil City. It's a decision I have yet to regret. Yes, it's a lot of work and there is many a sleepless night, but I think anything good is worth doing to your fullest potential.
Sure, I may transplant someday to a bigger city or perhaps even travel again, but for now I know I am happy to be in a little cabinet, surrounded by bizarre finds that all make me smile in some way or another. And selling them is just the icing on the cake.


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Maude S. Jenkins, 88, of Richville, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with David Hart, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Ogdensburg officiating. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4p.m. to 7p.m.
Maude was born in Baltimore, MD on September 26, 1928, the daughter of John and Pearl Smith Lancaster.
She married Harold "Duke" Jenkins Sr. on October 29, 1949 in Philadelphia, N.Y.
Mr. Jenkins, a retired well driller and truck driver, passed away on August 3, 2014.
Maude worked as a cook and bartender at The Palms in Gouverneur and the Richville Hotel. She volunteered her time at Meals on Wheels and served on the Ladies Auxiliary of the Richville Vol. Fire Department for 30 plus years.
She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking, baking but most of all, loved spending time with family in Maryland and back home in Richville.
Maude is survived by her seven children: Harold Jr. and Karen of Richville, Dan and Shelly of Gouverneur, Donny and Nancy of Gouverneur, John of Richville, Roy and Robin of Gouverneur, Terry of Richville, Tammy and her companion Peter Sequin of Richville, 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Harold Sr., her parents, a brother Roy Lancaster and a sister, Ruth Parlett, and her husband Norman.
Memorial donations in Maude's memory may be made to the Richville Ladies Auxiliary or the Richville Vol. Fire Department, both at PO Box 51, Richville, NY 13681.


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Association of Hospice and Palliative Care on 15th July, 2016 holds the training for seriously ill people and their families "Socio-psychological and socio-legal bases of care for seriously ill persons". This training continues a series of training sessions in which we talk about the possibilities of care, including both at home and in the hospital, and some of the basics of socio-psychological support to these people. The knowledge gained at the event, will be useful primarily to relatives, as well as to seriously ill, who need care (in particular, states after the heart stroke, hip fractures, etc.).
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- I invest first and foremost for total return over my lifetime as opposed to tax-advantages in the short term. In other words, I let my overall investment strategy set my course. Once I set my strategy, I do aim for tax benefits, but it never drives my decisions. I see too many clients investing for short term tax advantages, to the detriment of their long-term wealth building. For example, many of my Canadian clients have upwards of 90-100% of their equities in the Canadian market, due to the tax benefits of Canadian dividends. Yet they are missing out on significant gains (and diversification) by ignoring the U.S. and global markets.
- The portion of my assets that are in equities are ALWAYS 100% invested in the market. See the chart on this page for an explanation why.
- I never have more than 5% of my investible assets in any one stock or bond.
- I normally buy equal amounts of all holdings except for my "speculative" stocks, which are very small amounts.
- My speculative stocks, if any, make up less than 2% of my liquid assets. I currently hold some shares in a private, alternative energy company.
- My bonds are high-grade provincial, municipal, and corporate bonds. I never chase yield, in that the reason I hold bonds is for safety and preservation of capital. I have never had a bond holding default.
- I keep my fees low. I use a discount broker and simply pay $9.99/trade. For managed accounts, I try to keep my clients' cost well under 1% of total assets under management, and closer to 0.50% is preferred. In a low interest environment like we have been in for years, you simply cannot afford either direct or hidden fees of 2% or more as you are likely to end up losing money after taxes and inflation.


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OUR MISSION Gateway of Hope Church exists to connect real people to a real God in a real way.
OUR VISION This is what our church looks like when we are fulfilling our purpose:
We connect ourselves and others to God through Spirit-filled living in an authentic community that reaches Up to God, Out to the World, and Around One Another.
OUR CORE VALUES This is a list of fundamental teachings that are the basis for developing Christian life and community at Gateway:
Up to God…
Life-giving Worship: Connecting daily to God in a personal way through Bible reading, conversation (prayer), singing, and giving of our resources.
Life-long Bible Learning: Pursuing a deeper understanding of God's character and His will through daily study of the scripture, weekly sermons, and on-going Bible classes.
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Life-style Evangelism: Connecting our faith to our relationships, inviting friends to church, serving others, and always welcoming guests to our church.
Life-sacrificing Missions: Giving of our church and personal resources to participate in or support others in carrying the Gospel message to unreached people groups around the world.
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Life-serving Ministry: Finding out how God made us as individuals and applying that to working in ministry areas. Life-sharing Relationships: Connecting to others in our church by gathering regularly to share life experiences and meet each others' needs.


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New Vice President for Enrollment Management
Baldwin Wallace University has named Scott Schulz, Ph.D. as Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Schulz comes to the cabinet-level post at BW with a background as a researcher, policy expert and successful leader in the recruitment and retention of students. His appointment at BW begins on January 1, 2015.
Proven Leadership and Passion for Students and Families
Schulz has served as Program Director at the University of Southern California's Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice, and most recently as Dean of Enrollment at St. Martin's University in Lacey, Wash. where he recruited the strongest academically prepared class in the institution's history, improved retention rates, grew the enrollment of transfer students, and attracted a more geographically and racially diverse freshman class.
"Scott brings strong national leadership on enrollment management best practices, as well as a personal passion for supporting and meeting the needs of students and families," said President Robert Helmer. "We look forward to welcoming him into the BW community."
Education, Research and Policy Experience
Schulz serves on the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) Admission Practices Committee, and The College Board Task Force for Admissions in the 21st Century. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at The University of Arizona, where he focused his doctoral work on analyzing the enrollment priorities and recruitment strategies of master's level institutions.
After completing his Ph.D., he also conducted a study on the eligibility of Arizona high school students for admission to the state's public universities. At USC, Schulz produced and hosted a monthly podcast for the university's Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice.


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- Reading Paradise Regained Ethically
Much modern criticism follows a long tradition by attending to the presumed effect of literature on our personal and political lives. Feminists, cultural materialists, new historicists, and postcolonialists frequently remind us that texts are "not innocent," and such analysts seek to make explicit the values and judgments that literary texts encourage in their readers. Whether in the vein of unmasking or of celebrating, we critics often attribute great ethical and political significance to the works we study, but we are inclined to be vague about the mechanisms by which these effects occur. Given that I share this presumption that the texts we love to study matter to our lives, I would like to look more closely at how the process occurs, taking Milton's Paradise Regained as a test case.
Does our reading of literary texts affect us ethically, and should it?1 An ancient and powerful critical tradition has taken for granted that the answer to both questions is yes. At the very least, good literature read properly is seen as one among the shaping forces of our education. But, beginning in the late eighteenth century, the theoretical movement to separate esthetics from ethics rendered this assumption problematic. Perhaps the beautiful is a value quite separate from the good. Later the literary school of estheticism brashly proclaimed the triumph of beauty over goodness under the banner of art for art's sake, [End Page 208] and Auden more modestly noted in "In Memory of W. B. Yeats" that "poetry makes nothing happen,"2 presumably including in the denial the moral betterment of its readers. The idea that literature is good for us has been almost embarrassing for the past century or so. On the other hand, many feminists and cultural critics have recently argued in effect that literature is often bad for us, that it is implicated in the ethical and political life of the time when it is produced and also in the time when it is received or consumed, so that it may tend to reinforce the ideology of one period or the other. In their assumption that literature is ethically significant they agree with most ordinary people and with the cultural right, especially in concern about its influence.
What does this recent set of contentions entail? The term "implicated" that is characteristically used in such analysis claims at a minimum that the literary text in question has been shaped in production, consumption, or both by larger cultural forces, shaped in such a way as to incorporate certain values. Most such analyses go further to assert or suggest that the text under study helps to reinforce those values in the original audience or in later consumers (sometimes by attacking opposed values).3 The characteristic rhetorical stance in such readings is an implied warning to the reader against the insidious effect of the text lest it instill some fallacious, unethical, or politically harmful attitude or idea. Often the reader is rhetorically invited to share a position of intellectual superiority along with the critic, both of them above the corruption that afflicts an unspecified gullible audience. Thus many modern critics identify a romanticizing of war and the military hero in Shakespeare's Henry V, though they differ among themselves in that some locate both poison and cure in the text itself (suggesting, for example, that Shakespeare subverts the official ideology that he portrays), while some offer a "reading against the text," a cure administered by the critic against the wholly poisonous work.
Such critics frequently manifest a reasonable caution about their own ethical and political stance. In an age of widespread pluralism and cultural relativism, we have learned to suspect self-confident proclamations of the ethical and political truth by critics as well as by literary authors, and in particular we are suspicious of official codes of conduct, including our own. Also we are (often at least) less confident than our forebears in purporting to state the meaning of a text. We have learned to heed the ambiguities and self-undermining elements in texts that complicate the capacity of any simple critical statement to reflect adequately what the text means. We no...


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9th December 2017
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West Brom
- C. Brunt
- N. Chadli
- C. Dawson
- J. Morrison
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- 4 goals in 7 home games
- 2 clean sheets
- Lost 4 of last 5
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- Drawn last 3 consecutive fixtures
- Scored 4 in 7 away
- New manager
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The rest of the sides at the bottom of the table have done the manager shuffle. They've brought in tried and tested names in order to try and save their season. Some clubs have yielded positive results, others not so much. Swansea have stuck with Paul Clement but that decision has seen them slip to the bottom of the table. They've collected just 9 points from the opening 15 fixtures and a lack of goals has been a clear problem. They've lost 4 out of the last 5 league games and have managed just 1 goal in those fixtures. The single draw was a point against Bournemouth losing to Burnley, Chelsea, Stoke and Brighton. At home they've collected just 4 points with 1 win and 1 draw. Those games have seen them score just 4 goals with 10 conceded. They've failed to score in 4 out of 7 home fixtures with just 2 clean sheets. There have been just 18 goals in 15 league games, showing how defensively tight they like to keep it, unfortunately you need to be able to score to pick up more than a single point. West Brom have sacked Pulis and brought in Pardew. It seemed a strange decision but the manager carried on a run of draws keeping them out of the relegation places. They are 17th in the table on 13 points, just 3 above Palace who sit 1 place below them. They are unbeaten in 3, picking up 3 consecutive draws, but they've failed to win in the last 5 games. They are missing Chadli, Dawson and Brunt for this fixture which wont make it any easier. Away from home they have won 1 game and drawn twice, losing the other 4. They've managed just 3 away goals and have conceded 9 on the road. Games average under 2 goals with 1 clean sheets and failing to score on 3 occasions. Neither manager can afford to lose this fixture and both sides are goal shy, once again defences are expected to be on top and a bore draw seems likely.


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— House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) issued the following statement in response to recent media coverage regarding cooperative purchasing arrangements for school or municipal construction projects:
"I have been involved with the cooperative purchasing issue on a legislative level for some time, including recently holding an informational meeting to gain perspective from a variety of interested parties.
"These cooperative arrangements simply offer another option for our school districts and municipalities to consider when making procurement decisions. In many cases, the additional combined purchasing power of the cooperative will provide the best value to the customer; in some others, a school or agency may find that it is better off procuring goods or services on its own.
"The benefits, in either case, can only be realized if sound purchasing practices are followed. Luckily for the taxpayers of the Commonwealth, most school districts and municipalities employ procurement professionals who assist in ensuring that any purchasing decisions are made in accordance with these best practices.
"Lately, however, this topic has been complicated by the activities of the Coalition for Procurement Reform (CPR), a special interest group composed of five roofing manufacturers and several other roofing contractors and consultants.
"Therefore, I would like to assist CBS 21 and other media outlets in making sure that their audiences receive an accurate representation of the facts of this issue, especially concerning recent investigative reporting on the purported waste of taxpayer money resulting from the use of cooperative purchasing.
"As an interested party who has worked with many of the stakeholders, I would like to ensure that the following information is taken into consideration.
"First and foremost, there is no study indicating that this practice has led to taxpayer waste, let alone in the amount of $100 million referenced in CBS 21's coverage.
"For example, Carlisle Construction Materials—a roofing manufacturer and CPR member that competes with the cooperative purchasing networks for the business of schools and municipalities—paid a private consulting firm to conduct a price survey of Pennsylvania architects in 2010.
"That survey included no analysis of or data on a cost differential between cooperatively purchased roofing projects and locally bid roofing projects. Carlisle Construction Materials itself invented the $100 million figure, comparing the hypothetical survey results with several undisclosed school roofing projects.
"Second, it is important to note that—contrary to statements made by the CPR—competitive bidding is required for the cooperative purchasing agencies, just as it is required for a project that is locally bid. The use of a cooperative purchasing agreement is not a shortcut around our legal requirement for competitive bidding, but rather an additional means by which schools may comply with it.
"Lastly, while there are undoubtably many Pennsylvania school districts that have found local bidding to be the best approach for any given project, CBS 21's report referenced Big Spring School District's savings of $1 million, a number that is likely misleading.
"Minutes from the Big Spring School District board meeting on Sept. 6, 2016, record a Carlisle Construction Materials employee offering free membrane roofing to the school district. With a local company on the record offering significant price concessions, it's unlikely that savings reflected a standard price which might be compared more widely.
"We are all rightfully concerned that our taxes, and especially our school funds, are being used in the most effective way possible. Cooperative purchasing agreements provide an additional choice for school districts and municipalities to consider when undertaking a large procurement; in situations where cooperative purchasing will not provide the best value, a school district following best practices should locally bid the project.
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iSentia is a $220 million Sydney-based media 'intelligence' company which operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Here are the key news headlines from the iSentia half year report:
- Revenue down 11% to $71 million
- A profit in the same period last year turned into a loss of $4 million this year
- An interim dividend of 0.647 cents per share was declared
- CEO John Croll to step down after 20 years in the top job
Commenting on the result, iSentia CEO John Croll said, "1H FY18 has been a challenging six months but our value proposition remains strong. The exit from content marketing allows us to focus on improving the profitability of our media intelligence business."
iSentia's media intelligence operations helps businesses track their brand presence over the internet, in print and via broadcast.
"We are the number 1 media intelligence business in Australia and the preferred supplier for a large pool of blue chip clients across the Asia-Pacific region," Mr Croll added. "Our core media intelligence product is a highly relevant and essential service."
Looking ahead, iSentia said it is focused on lowering yearly costs by $5 million to $7 million towards the end of the financial year. Over its full financial year, iSentia expects to report between $133 million and $136 million of revenue from its media intelligence business, with operating profit of $32-$36 million (first half: $15.7 million).
iSentia Group shares ended 10% lower on Monday at $1.09.
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I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV)
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The Sony DSC-W200 is the most compact 12.1MP digital camera available.
Other features of the Sony W200 include 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical view finder, built-in slide show function, face detection technology, super steady shot, up to ISO3200 light sensitivity and Sony's Clear RAW ™ noise reduction.
Like the other new Sony cameras, you can connect the W200 with the VMC-MHC1 cable to HDTVs. The silver Sony DSC-W200 camera will ship in May for about $400.
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Almora Army Bharti 2018 will be conducted by ARO Almora from 24-30 November 2018 at Haldwani Military Station. All those candidates belong to Almora, Bageshwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar can participate in Army Rally in Almora 2018 and fill the application form before the last date.
Candidates can apply online for the ARO Almora Indian Army Recruitment Rally 2018 from 24 September 2018 to 09 November 2018 via. online mode only. The admit cards for the rally will be sent through registered e-mail from 10 November 2018 to 16 November 18.
Almora Army Bharti 2018
Army Recruiting Office Almora is going to organize the open Bharti rally at Haldwani Military Station from 24 November to 30 November 2018. Candidates of Almora, Bageshwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar can apply for before the last date. In this Almora Army Bharti 2018 candidates will be hired for the post of Soldier GD, Soldier Technical, Clerk, Store Keeper, Soldier Nursing Assistant, Soldier Tradesman.
So all those candidates who want to apply for the Army Rally in Almora 2018 can visit the official website of the Indian army board to fill the online application form and then submit the same before its closing date i.e. from 24.09.2018 to 09.11.2018. Every year Indian army board invites young and talented candidates to fill the vacant posts.
Now this time it is going to hire the candidates from Almora through the Open Rally Bharti in Almora. So all Those candidates who want to make their career in Indian Army can apply for this latest job opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria for Army Rally in Almora November 2018
All the candidates who are wishing to apply for Almora Army Bharti 2018 which will be conducted from 24.11.2018 to 30.11.2018 at Haldwani Military Station should be known about the qualification details, age limit, selection process to participate in the Army Bharti Rally in Almora May are mentioned below: –
Educational Qualification: –
Here we have provided the required academic qualification. Candidates who are going to participate in Army Rally in Almora 2018 can check the Education qualification as given below: –
- Soldier GD: – (a)Candidate should have passed 10th Class with minimum 33% marks in each subject and 45% aggregate Marks. OR 12th class simple passes.
- Soldier Tradesman: – 8th Pass or 10th pass according to trades.
- Clerk/SKT: – 12th pass from any stream with 60% aggregate.
- Sol NA: – 12th pass with PCB. also, have 50% aggregate marks and 40% marks in each subject.
- Sol Technical: – 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English. also, have 50 % aggregate and 40% marks in each subject.
Age Limit: – Candidates who are going to apply for Almora Army Bharti 2018 should have the required age which is decided by the Indian army board
- GD: – Candidate should not less than 17 ½ years and not more than 21 Years.
- For all other posts like Clerk, SKT, Tradesman, Technical, and NA: – 17 ½ to 23 Years.
Physical Fitness Test, Medical Test, CEE Test Details
All the candidates have to go through the physical fitness test as per the physical standards of the ARO Almora Army Recruitment Rally 2018 at the site. The candidates who will clear the PFT test will be sent for the medical examination. The medical test will be conducted as per laid down medical standards at the rally site.
The CEE exam will be conducted for medically fit candidates at the nominated venue. The location, date and time of written test will be intimated at rally site and through admit cards. The details of the physical fitness test are provided below.
Selection Process
All those candidates who are going to appeal for Almora Army Bharti 2018 will be selected on the basis of their performance in the following round.
- Physical Fitness Test
- Medical Test
- Common Entrance Examination
- Interview & Document verification
Almora Army Bharti Admit Card 2018
All the candidates are advised to fill up the application form before the last date. After successfully filling the Almora Army Bharti 2018 application form candidates will get their Army Bharti in Almora admit card online at the official website and also download it in PDF format and save it for future use.
The admit cards for the rally will be sent through registered e-mail from 10 November 2018 to 16 November 18. The Indian army board will upload the admit card on the official website. After download admit card candidate are advised to check all details like name, father's name, mother's name, registration number, roll number and more other details.
All the candidates are required to bring the admit card at the time of examination without it candidates are not able to appear in the examination so all candidates are advised to download the Army Rally in Almora admit card.
Documents Required For ARO Almora Army Recruitment Rally 2018
Candidates are required to bring following documents/certificates in original with two attested photocopies with them to the rally site. All the candidates documents will be verified at the rally site by the Indian Army Board.
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Cross ScythesOctober 14, 2012 at 11:47 am | Posted in Pub Grub, Restaurants | Leave a comment
Tags: baslow road, cross scythes, gastro, pub, restaurant, review, totley
Approaching the Cross Scythes on Baslow Road in Totley, it's impossible to miss the 'Sheffield's Number 1 Gastro Pub' banner proudly wrapped around the building. A heady accolade, and a little digging reveals this establishment was not only a finalist for Favourite Pub in the 2011 Eat Sheffield awards, but in the 2010 awards too. So, how's it faring in 2012?
From the outside, the Cross Scythes ticks all the boxes: it's a pretty, olde-worlde stone building with outdoor seating around the front and the back, and meticulously pruned greenery adding to the quaint, country pub vibe. Inside, the Cross Scythes has plenty of rural charm, but with a refreshing modern twist – think lots of dark wood, amber lighting and black-and-white prints of the local area back in the good ol' days, but with a swanky cocktail menu and staff immaculately turned out in white shirts and black ties bringing the place bang up to date. It's not a million miles removed from the 'rustic wine bar' atmosphere of the Wig and Pen.
As we were visiting on a weekday afternoon, we had no problems finding a seat. In fact, a quick head count revealed that the total number of occupants didn't even stretch into double figures (and that's including the staff!) If you like a bit of atmosphere with your meal, you're better off visiting during peak times – from the looks of it, the Cross Scythes doesn't do much trade during the day.
Undeterred, we got stuck into the drinks menu. Unsurprisingly, booze is pricey at the Cross Scythes – the price of spirits and wines in particular is eye-watering. By comparison, the cocktails are roughly the price you'd pay in town, so we opted for a couple of Long Island Iced Teas (£5.90) Our drinks came nicely presented in tall glasses with a fruit garnish and, despite the reasonable prices, they packed quite a punch. The Cross Scythes aren't stingy with their measures, even when you're ordering something that contains half the bar, like a Long Island Iced Tea. Definitely a cocktail worth checking out, if you fancy something potent with your meal.
Starving, we ordered a side of bread, olive oil and vinegar (£1.80) and requested it to be sent out as a starter rather than a side order. Our waiter was only too happy to oblige, and within a few minutes a big platter of bread arrived at our table. For £1.80, the Cross Scythes spoilt us with three different types of homemade bread: a light, fluffy sliced bread, a weighty brown roll, and a few slices of toasted bread, which arrived at our table still warm. As someone with a taste for sharp flavours, I was disappointed that the oil and vinegar arrived as an already-mixed portion in a little pot on the side. However, a few minutes later our waiter returned with the oil and vinegar bottles, and told us to help ourselves. Perfect! At £1.80 this is an absolute steal, and an impossible-to-fault side order/makeshift-starter.
We were still working our way through the delicious homemade bread when the mains arrived. For me, it was the Tomato Risotto with pine nuts, rocket, parmesan and a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar (£8.75) with added smoked salmon (an extra £2)
When it comes to presentation, the Cross Scythes is absolutely faultless.
More familiar with stodgy cream-and-mushroom risottos, I was pleasantly surprised by how light and refreshing this risotto was. The tomato gave the rice a fruity, fresh flavour I wasn't expecting from a risotto, not to mention a beautiful colour. Topped off with a splash of green rocket, this dish is a real treat for the eyes.
The pine nuts gave the risotto a nice crunch, but the real star of the show was the smoked salmon. For an extra two quid, the Cross Scythes had flaked a good quantity of delicious smoked salmon into my rice, and a forkful of this salmon, mixed up with refreshing tomato and crunchy pine nuts, was absolutely delicious. Despite being full, I couldn't stop myself cleaning my plate – and then taking some of the bread from the platter and mopping up the dregs of the risotto sauce, just to make sure my plate was doubly clean. A surprisingly light rice dish that tastes every bit as good as it looks. Highly recommended.
Also arriving at our table was a truly gourmet cheese burger (£9.75) served with Sheffield's own Henderson's Relish, real dripping chips, and chunky tomato chutney, on yet more homemade bread (those Cross Scythes bakers have been busy!)
Although dubious about paying just short of a tenner for a burger, when it arrived the price tag made perfect sense. The burger was a thick patty of melt-in-the-mouth meat that had a consistency more like steak than a processed burger, and was pink and juicy in the middle, topped with homemade-looking chutney. A slice of strong cheese and a slosh of Henderson's Relish, not to mention some fresh salad and the homemade bread cob, made for a truly five star take on a fast food favourite.
The side of chips was almost a meal in itself. As they're cooked in dripping, they were saltier and greasier than your average chip, but then, you don't order dripping chips if you're trying to be healthy!
The Cross Scythes is one of the pricier local eateries, especially if you like a tipple with your grub, but this becomes a moot point when you take into account the swanky, gastro pub atmosphere, the quality of the food, attentiveness of the staff and, of course, the escape-from-the-hustle-and-bustle location. A trip to the Cross Scythes feels like a real treat.
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Our school meals are provided by Chartwells. All of the food is prepared daily in the school kitchens. Only free-range eggs and farm-assured meat are used. To find out more information about Chartwells and school dinners, click here.
The following options are available daily;
- a meat and a vegetarian option (children can choose either, they don't have to be a vegetarian or book in advance to choose that option)
- a vegetable, usually two, not including potatoes
- a 5-choice salad bar
- bread
- water to drink
- fresh fruit
- yoghurt and other desserts
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What is the cost of school meals?
School meals are FREE to children in Key Stage 1 (Reception to Year 2 inclusive) and for Key Stage 2 (years 3-6) the cost is £2.20 per meal, payable in advance. The cost for school meals increased on 1st May 2018.
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How are the lunch times supervised?
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Children are encouraged to eat all of their lunch; however, if they really don't want to, they will be encouraged to eat as much as they can. If a child is reluctant to eat over a period of days, their parents will be informed. Children are not allowed to start with their pudding and skip the main course.


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Editor, the Tribune: I was deeply saddened to hear Frank Oncken passed away. I worked for Frank when he was the foreman for Meyer Foundations in the '60s when I was in college. Teaching valuable lessons about life and honest, hard work, he set an example of honesty, integrity and strong work ethic.
No sitting around or nonsense with Frank. Having at least 15 years on all of us young bucks, when it was hot and butts were dragging packing the heavy concrete forms, Frank would put us all to shame as we tried to keep up. He made me earn the $1.50 per hour for the job I was grateful to have. Looking back, he was a true mentor. He also was a lot of fun, sharing stories, mostly his, while enjoying a cold beverage at the end of a long, hard day's work.
Over the past 40 years, I ran into Frank a couple of times a year. I will truly miss that. He always had a smile on his face, and I always came away from visiting with him feeling good about our friendship. Over those same years, I had occasion to discuss Frank with others, mostly in the construction trade; I never heard anyone say anything bad about Frank and could tell that these folks enjoyed being his friend as much as I did. He will be missed.
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4 Simple and Practical Closet Decluttering Tips for an Effective April Cleaning
There is no denying that summer is already here! Time to box all the jackets and sweaters, and bring out your bikinis and swimsuit cover-ups for that perfect beach get-up!
To make the rummaging a bit easier for you, we've prepared a guide to help you declutter and find just what you need (and perhaps rediscover essential items you even forgot you have!).
1. Schedule a decluttering session with yourself.
We understand how busy a gal you are. And, honestly, it's definitely more convenient to just take five minutes during a hectic morning commute and scan through Zalora or Net-a-Porter. But a clutter-free home environment has more benefits than just saving you a couple of bucks.
For one, gone will be the days when you would stress about how you just don't have enough clothes. So, take your planner and allot one free weekend for this activity. Non-negotiable.
2. Do it in batches.
There's a reason we always tend to put off decluttering: It's so overwhelming! We feel you! It difficult to get started whenn you don't even know where to start. That's why we're taking that concern off your chest by telling you to start with your closet, specifically the tops and shirt section.
This type of clothing tends to take the bulk in our closets, and what better way to create a stress-free environment than by getting rid of the most clutter.
Based on experience, there are three questions I ask myself when deciding whether or not to keep an item.
a. "Does it spark joy?" Yes, in true Marie Kondo fashion. We tend to repeatedly wear the clothes that make us feel happy. So it makes perfect sense to just toss or donate those that do not.
b. "Does it fit me?" If an item brings me joy, then it qualifies for this second question. No matter how hard we try to hold on to sentimental pieces, like that souvenir shirt I bought from my first ever out-of-town solo travel, if it no longer fits, then there's no reason to keep it.
It will only end up taking more space in your closet.
c. "If I find this particular item in a shop, will I want to buy it?" Because let's be honest. Even if a clothing sparks joy and fits you perfectly, if it's no longer matches your style, it has to go.
3. Fold or hang nicely.
And we mean, taking your time folding each item meticulously. By doing so, you will be able to see the smallest imperfections, like an otherwise unnoticeable stain mark, or a hem that needs re-stitching.
As for hanging clothes, here's a pro tip: Buy and use similar clothes hangers. They make the closet look more organized and spacious.
4. Repeat the steps, as necessary.
If you're schedule is really as hectic as you say, it helps to divide your closet into categories. Do the shirts and tops first, then the pants, and so on.
I managed to clean my wardrobe of more than half the number of items I initially had. I was surprised to find out that I actually have a lot of clothes I could wear and just didn't notice. Now, when I look at what I have, I immediately know what I feel like wearing on that day.
Remember: No mess, no stress.


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My son John and I have sent e mails to our HOA board, explaining our displeasure with the board's continuing expenditure of association home owners money to pursue legal action against 107 CPR.
One board member has graciously replied to us and perhaps a real ongoing discussion of this issue will proceed.
One point that came up, and I have heard this accusation for 24 years in this HOA, is that not enough people attend HOA board meetings to voice their opinions.
In the past year or two I have attended some board meetings and have noticed that most of the perhaps 34 people who do regularly attend hoa association meetings, are there to applaud almost every action the board puts on the table,including rearranging the parking spots at our community pool.
I do not blame people for not wanting to attend HOA board meetings and I do not see how association members not attending HOA meetings in any way induces this board or previous boards to make mistakes, some of which may be "honest" mistakes.
I urge association members who care not to attend hoa board meetings, not to feel blameworthy for what may appear to be apathy. I can think of a number of good reasons for association members not to attend HOA board meetings.
However, we are in a new electronic age, and the time of difficulty communicating with association members , to and from the board, are past. E mails from association members to the board of directors are fast, easy and non expensive.
I predict very bad negative results for the already $25,000 of association money spent on pursuing legal punishment for the family which lives in 107 CPR. Any bad judgement about this HOA financial pursuit will not be limited to the actions of this board and previous boards, but may very well be based on the apathy in this HOA community, which is not unique to only this community.
It might be useful for everyone's self satisfaction and to feel good about one's self, to weigh in with e mails to the board of directors about how owners feel about this legal financial cost going through the civil courts.
I am being realistic, having some understanding of human nature. If you support the board in this matter, it may very well be that when you have a request to make before the board your request will be looked upon favorably. Yes it is true, "We have to have rules", but some rules can be selectively enforced.
On the other hand, it is my opinion that our board of directors have a difficulty really respecting opinions which do not applaud the actions of the board. But for those who have voiced disapproval of forcing a family to sell their home to our HOA, I venture to say that you have earned your own self respect.
There is a trinity of sides in this issue. The board of directors, the homeowners, and the attorneys.
Speak up now using e mails to the board of directors, or forever hold your peace.
— sincerely and honestly, hank springer posted here 1211pm 7 15t 17


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something they want
something they need
something to wear
something to read
these are our guidelines for gifts in regards to our kids. even my husband has jumped on board with made in america and natural fibers and ditching fast fashion.
i didn't even feel the need to share the department of labor's report on child and forced (slavery) labor. the outrage is engrained once you see the bigger picture.
our daughter while in the craft store was asking which materials were "not polyester" for the fabric doll we are making together. it's all of us learning. knowledge really is power. and researching cotton that was GOTS certified, where it was grown and more about that company is power. we have computers for access to information so we are informing ourselves.
and the more that i research the information in the book that i am reading, the deeper i get into my morals.
i feel this intentional responsibility to be aware of my place on earth. that i cannot exist separately on this earth from the workers in bangladesh who were crushed to death sewing for fast fashion. from the sterile husband who picked the banana in ecuador that sits to brown for bread on my counter. the child forced to pick the carnations in columbia for the big box bouquet. the thai fisherman who are stuck on slave ships for those peel and eat party shrimp in every single store. the use of palm oil in goddamn everything and trying to explain why we don't eat this food or that to a 4 year old is not always easy but doing the right thing isn't always the easiest thing.
the right thing isn't always the easiest thing
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As The Menil Collection in Houston handles some updates and improvements to its main building's interior, the process has been as discreet as the presence of the museum itself within a neighborhood near the Museum District.
Inside the building, however, the project's logistics have been a bit like a game of Tetris, involving conservation, storage and "shuffling" of objects as work affected exhibition and common spaces, museum sources say.
Earlier this month, the first of the re-installation began in some of the gallery space, which occupies 30,000 SF of the 100,000 SF main building. The facility also houses a library, archives, staff offices and space for conservation and storage.
Funds for the $2.23 million project came from the 30-year-old museum's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Campaign for The Menil, ending in December 2017, raised $121 million for campus improvements and the endowment.
With the public re-opening recently announced — Sept. 22, 2018 — visitors will find the project results both subtle and substantial, says Rebecca Rabinow, museum director.
Initially, new installations will consist exclusively of the permanent collection, including recent acquisitions and promised gifts not previously exhibited. More specifically, as museum materials indicate, the year-long permanent collection initiative will include "thematic presentations of artwork, as well as two temporary rotating series, complemented by a roster of public programs that underscore the museum's engagement with and commitment to living artists."
Scope Creep: Museum Edition
Even museum projects can experience a little scope creep, quips Tommy Napier, Menil Collection's assistant communications director. Initially triggered by a need for fire sensor updates, the project ultimately opted to also refinish the pine flooring, refresh the restrooms and landings, enhance the lighting inside and out, spruce up the outdoor walking paths and improve the loading dock.
In managing the project, Facilities Manager Steve McConathy has added a special continuity, Napier notes, since he has been with the foundation for more than 30 years and managed construction of the main building in 1987.
While additional gallery space wasn't added with the current updates, using existing space more efficiently has been part of the effort.
"Because of the need for updates and repairs to our main building, we recognized that we had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to refresh the galleries and re-imagine the installation," Rabinow explains in museum materials.
Comprised of nearly 17,000 objects, the museum's growing collection has nearly doubled in the past 20 years, Napier says. Particular areas of strength include Byzantine art, West and Central African art, Surrealism, and 20th and 21st century American and European art.
"We're a museum. We're a research center. We're also a neighborhood," Napier says. "With the growth of the campus, it was important to maintain the human scale," he says of the assemblage.
Houston philanthropists and arts patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. The museum opened in 1987. Then and now, admission is free.
Today, the Menil Collection campus houses the main building, Cy Twombly Gallery, Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall, Byzantine Fresco Chapel, Menil Bookstore, Menil Park and Bistro Menil. More than 35 museum-owned bungalows — each painted the same shade of gray and used for a variety of purposes — line residential streets shaded by live oak canopies as sculptural as the pieces in the collection.
November 2018 will have the opening of another component on campus, the $40 million, 30,000 SF Menil Drawing Institute, designed by Johnston Marklee. It is considered the first free-standing facility built expressly for the acquisition, exhibition, study, conservation, and storage of modern and contemporary drawings
The Menil Collection's 1987 main building, designed by Renzo Piano, has received numerous awards and accolades. It is celebrated for its functionality as a living and working museum, its domestic scale within a historic residential neighborhood, and its innovative use of natural light, museum materials say.
In addition to the Menil Collection update, Houston's museum community has several projects in the works. In the Museum District located two miles south of the Menil Collection, Holocaust Museum Houston is doubling its facility, a project estimated at nearly $50 million for a 57,000 SF building, and Museum Fine Arts, Houston is expanding and connecting its campus facilities and gardens, a $450 million undertaking. Earlier this year, Moody Center for the Arts opened a its $30 million 50,000 SF facility on the campus of Rice University.