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Due to the cancellation of school and all activities for student and all employees there is NO PRACTICE for any of our teams Monday or Tuesday. All Players should come prepared to work hard on Wednesday! High School position Coaches will be in touch with their players via text and hudl. Emails went out to registered players and parents.
Stay safe and dry!
Gearing up for the start of the season! Please make sure your child's dues are paid. Please make sure you are signing up to volunteer - we need your support more than we can ever convey! August 4th the High School has the Blue White Scrimmage and we need concession and chain crew help. We also need LOTS of man power on July 29th from 8am until noon to help get the concession stand cleaned out and our home looking nice!
Below is a link to the GMSAA waiver that needs to be completed and turned in for each middle school player.

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In Ouija, a group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board. Stiles White directs the supernatural thriller that is produced by Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (The Purge, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th) alongside Blumhouse Productions' Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity and Insidious series, The Purge), Bennett Schneir (Battleship) and Hasbro. Juliet Snowden and Stiles White wrote the script for Ouija, and Universal will distribute the film worldwide.
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"She's not going to agree with me on everything," Obama told ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos." "One of the benefits of running for president is you can stake out your own positions, and have a clean slate, a fresh start."
After Obama announced his go-it-alone immigration overhaul on Thursday, Clinton issued a statement supporting Obama's plan but urging Congress to "finish the job" by passing comprehensive immigration legislation.
Obama, whose 40 percent job approval rating was a drag on Democrats in Nov. 4 midterms elections, said he doubted he will be asked to campaign much for the eventual Democratic nominee in 2016. He acknowledged having some "dings" like an old car."I think the American people, you know, they're gonna want, you know, that new car smell. They want to drive something off the lot that doesn't have as much mileage as me," he said.
"If they want me to do some selective things, I'll be happy to do 'em, but I suspect that folks will be ready to see me go off to the next thing," he said.
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Going Places
Location, production manager Santiago Quiñones '90 has worked on nearly 30 feature films
Aug 17, 2017 Article by: Rob Enslin
Santiago Quiñones '90 has a knack for being in the right place at the right time—a quality that has served him well in television and film.
Thus, it is fitting he began his career as a location scout, tasked with finding and securing suitable filming locations around the globe. His first scouting job, for the Fox police drama "New York Undercover," almost happened by accident.
"I showed up at the set, and the location manager said to me, 'I don't have time to see you because I'm going to a meeting, but wait here anyway,'" recalls Quiñones, speaking by phone from his home office in Lower Manhattan. "He came back an hour later with a new script. Since I was the only person there, he hired me."
That was 1996—lifetimes ago, by Hollywood standards—and Quiñones has since established himself as a top production and location manager. He also is a budding producer and screenwriter.
Self-employed, Quiñones is in his fourth season with the hit CBS drama "Blue Bloods," starring Tom Selleck. Quiñones is the show's production manager, responsible for budgets and scheduling during principal photography. In February, he co-produced his first episode, "In and Out," in which the show's main characters investigated the murder of a gang leader, whose shooter, an ex-con, was romantically linked to his parole officer.
Quiñones has worked on nearly 30 feature films, including "The Revenant" (2015), a Western starring Leonard DiCapiro and Tom Hardy; "Safe House" (2012), the spy action-thriller with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds; "Fast Five" (2011), part of the "Fast and Furious" franchise juggernaut; and "Elf" (2003), the holiday comedy featuring Will Ferrell.
He also has dozens of other projects to his name, ranging from TV series to video shorts to documentaries.
Through it all, Quiñones has collaborated with a bumper crop of A-list directors: Woody Allen, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Sidney Lumet, Richard Donner, Laurence Fishburne, Alfonso Cuarón and Richard Benjamin, to name a few. "It's not uncommon to get a call from someone," Quiñones says, "and then, 24 hours later, find yourself on a plane bound for Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina or South Africa. It's exciting work."
Demanding too. Long hours and unusual requests are part of the job. Quiñones recalls spending much of pre-production for "Anger Management," the 2003 comedy with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler, scouting "glass locations" in New York City. "It was funny to have all this glass in a movie with 'anger' in the title. We ended up with some great locations," says Quiñones, alluding to Yankee Stadium and Kennedy International Airport.
Weather is a factor, too. While scouting locations in Rio de Janeiro for "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), Quiñones encountered torrential rainfall, which wreaked havoc on the city's slum-like favelas. "Floods and landslides were constant threats," he remembers.
Too much snow was the case with "Elf," whose exteriors were shot in Manhattan during December—a time when most studios are wrapping production. (Holiday films usually shoot in the spring or summer.) "'Elf' was complicated, but I had a blast doing it," Quiñones says. "I knew that, with Will Ferrell, the movie was going to be a hit; with James Caan [as Ferrell's long-lost father], a classic."
Quiñones traces his interest in television and film to his liberal arts upbringing at Syracuse University. Born to Dominican parents, he grew up on Manhattan's then-gritty Lower East Side. His father, a cab driver, instilled in Quiñones an unquenchable work ethic and a taste for the outdoors. Schoolwork came effortlessly to him.
"I think I wanted a traditional campus experience," acknowledges Quiñones, a first-generation college student who transferred from Hunter College to Syracuse in 1987. "I wanted to be away from home, surrounded by beautiful architecture. Stepping onto the Quad for the first time just felt right."
Truthfully, Quiñones was lucky to be at Syracuse at all. He recalls a Lubin House staffer accidentally telling him that he did not "fit" the admissions criteria. A brief call into the Office of Admissions, however, proved otherwise. Quiñones found out he had less than a week to register for classes and find a place to live. (By then, the student-housing deadline had long passed.) Fortunately, Quiñones remembered jotting down the phone number of a friend's sister who belonged to a sorority on campus. He retrieved the crumbled piece of paper, on which his baby sister had scribbled, and dialed the number. "I began my Syracuse career as an unofficial Little Brother in her sorority," he beams.
Quiñones lapped up everything the Department of English—and the College of Arts and Sciences—had to offer.
"I couldn't believe my good fortune," says Quiñones, who also is an amateur musician. "We had so many great writers who taught in both the M.F.A. program and the undergraduate creative writing track: Tess Gallagher [Carver's wife], Douglas Unger, Stephen Dobyns and Safiya Henderson-Holmes, one of my most favorite poets. They exposed us to all these other writers, including T.C. Boyle, Charles Simic and Mario Vargas Llosa, who visited campus. The feedback I got on my own writing was incredible."
Sometimes, the talent level could be a little intimidating. Quiñones recalls Dobyns making him write an essay about why Quiñones should take his class. Once admitted, Quiñones often was asked to read poems aloud—in Spanish. Not bad training for someone who, a decade later, would befriend essayist Nora Ephron, landing a walk-on part in her film "You've Got Mail."
"A professor once told me that only smart people major in English. I like to think he was right," Quiñones quips.
By his own admission, all Quiñones wanted from Syracuse was a well-rounded education; in reality, he felt ready to "take on the world." After graduation, Quiñones returned to Manhattan to work as an advertising sales rep—first for a music magazine and then for 3M. It was while taking night classes at the School of Visual Arts that he learned of the city's involvement with the motion picture industry. His interest was piqued.
"I went to the mayor's office [the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting], got a list of all the productions filming on location in New York City and started showing up. An indie film eventually offered me an internship," he says.
Quiñones was still wet behind the ears when he strode onto the set of "New York Undercover." The aforementioned location manager handed him 10 rolls of film, and told him to shoot local churches and cathedrals. Quiñones was embarrassed to admit that he knew little about photography, even less about operating his mom's large manual camera.
"Everything I brought back was black," he confesses. "I deeply apologized, and offered to make it up to him the following day for free. I knew it was the only other chance I was going to get."
Twenty years on, Quiñones still pinches himself when reflecting upon his success. He chalks up much of his career to luck and hard work—and good academic grooming.
"I use my Syracuse training every time I read a script, looking for things to make the story flow better," says Quiñones, a proud father of three. "The University taught me the importance of tension and character development in storytelling. It also reminded me to never give up on my dreams, no matter how fantastic they are."
Rob Enslin


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Peanut Butter Cookies
These are seriously the world's BEST peanut butter cookies. These are best made when you are on maintenance mode and don't mind asserting some self control (something I am not good at). But they make a yummy little 'better for you' treat that the entire family can enjoy in moderation.
- 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp spelt flour
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Double this recipe as they will disappear quick.
- Combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl (peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla) and mix well.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl (flour, baking soda, coconut cane sugar, salt) and mix well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Create cookie size balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
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text: September 19, 2018 3rd Annual Win This Space Launches In Downtown Peterborough September 19, 2018/ PTBOCANADA The awesome entrepreneurial competition Win This Space—a Peterborough DBIA initiative in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, Community Futures Peterborough and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs—is back for a third year in downtown Peterborough.Entrepreneurs have until November 16th to put together a video application and submit it to the Win This Space competition through WinThisSpace.com. The Top 10 finalists will take several workshops to fine-tune their businesses plans before a winner is chosen on March 5th by the panel of judges. DBIA Executive Director Terry Guiel holding the Wn This Space banner during launch in VentureNorth lobby. (Photo courtesy DBIA) The winner of the competition will have their choice of available participating downtown locations free for one year. To cover rent payments, Win This Space has sponsors adopting a month and contributing $2,000 toward the month's lease."This program has been hugely successful for our downtown and has been an inspiration for communities across the country," says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the DBIA. "Win This Space gets people excited about the potential of what they could do with a downtown storefront. There's only one winner, but it's encouraging to see so many people get connected with the business services in Peterborough and go on to open a local business with the support of our community."Visit winthisspace.com to see the rules and regulations for applying to the competition.Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Write to us at email@example.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.


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Trailer: The Circle
10th February 2017
A new trailer for the upcoming movie the Circle was released today. I am very excited for this movie, though I am hoping I'll be able to read the book before the movie comes out.
A woman lands a job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, where she becomes involved with a mysterious man. Cast: Emma Watson, John Boyega, Tom Hanks, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton. IMDB.
The Circle will be released in May this year


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The issue of Billshock! is again in the news. Dog and Bone has covered this issue before, with some handy tips on how to avoid big blowouts. Today I'd like to expand on one of the points in the original post, namely, understanding how Cap plans work. Knowledge is power, and power is good.
Cap plans represent great value, so long as they are chosen with care and diligently adhered to. If they are used carelessly, then they are one of the primary factors in billshock. So firstly, what is a Cap plan?
A Cap is a postpaid (contracted) mobile plan that charges an upfront monthly access fee, for which you are provided with a reasonably large amount of monthly credit with which to make calls. For example, a $49 Cap costs a minimum of $49 per month (access fee), but includes, say, $400 of call credit and 200Mb of data. The most important thing to realise is that Cap plan call rates are basically the worst in the universe. The standard rate is somewhere between 80c and $1 per minute, usually with a hefty flag fall (call connection fee). This means that the seemingly generous included call credit gets used up much faster than you think. And once you've used up your included credit, the costs start to really add up.
Here is a breakdown of what is included on the most common $49 Caps, from the major Australian telcos:
Call Credit
- Telstra - $400
- Vodafone - $450
- Optus - $500
- 3 Mobile - $450
- Virgin - $450
Bear in mind that unused credit expires at the end of each month.
Eligible Call Types
The following call categories are included as standard in all mobile caps offered by Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, 3 and Virgin:
- Standard calls to fixed lines or mobiles within Australia
- SMS to mobiles within Australia
- Voicemail retrieval and deposit within Australia
These are the standard call types that every Australian carrier includes. Brand differentiation lies with the non-standard call types, including things such as International Calls and SMS, calls to 1800 numbers, and Premium SMS services (such as MMS).
It pays to check your fine print to find out exactly what your Cap includes. Vodafone and 3, for example, include International Calls under their Caps, while Optus and Telstra do not. Telstra does not include calls to 1800 numbers, while the other carriers do. Call types that are not included in you cap are charged extra, even when you have call credit remaining.
Mobile Data Inclusions
Most caps now include a mobile data allowance. It's often smaller than you realise. Here is the monthly data allowance included in the standard caps for the main telcos (excess charges are in brackets, per Mb):
- Telstra - 200Mb ($0.25)
- Vodafone - 1500Mb ($0.50)
- Optus - 1500Mb ($0.25)
- 3 Mobile - 1500Mb ($0.50)
- Virgin - 500Mb ($2.00)
Given that Telstra's Next G is considerably faster than rival networks, most smartphone users will burn through their paltry 200Mb of included data quicker than they realise. The 1500Mb offered by Vodafone, Optus and 3 is considerably more than most users require on a smartphone, although those that tether their devices to laptops should still be very mindful. Virgin also offers a $49 Cap with a larger data allowance, but less call credit.
As an overall rule, Telstra represents the worst value, and includes the least non-standard calls, yet boasts the fastest network (by a fair margin) with the best coverage. Stay tuned, since I will be posting more on this issue in the coming weeks, providing a bit more detail on precisely what each carrier does and does not include.


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EC basketball season comes to an end at state semis
The East Chambers boys' basketball season came to an end last Thursday when the Buccaneers lost their state Class 3A semi-final game to the Brock Eagles 58-49. The Buccaneers finished their season with a 31-3 overall record. This year's East Chambers basketball team included eight seniors – Jayce Guillory, Rodkale Ceaser, Derek DeMoss, Peyton Bertrand, Max Melancon, Kordell David, Tyrone White and Isaiah Crawford. Also playing for the Buccaneers were juniors Kameron Smith, Trent Guidry, Zion Broussard, Christian Semien, Alejandro Lopez and Nolton Shelvin. Rounding out the squad was sophomore Ernest Caesar. Their coach is Todd Sutherland. It was the fifth state tournament appearance in the program's history. A tip of the hat to the East Chambers Buccaneers boy's basketball team for an outstanding season.


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Happy Fall! Check out the Fall 2018 Issue of Studio A's Quarterly Newsletter, featuring updates on new projects, our team, and more!
Hope everyone has an enjoyable Holiday!
Seagle Music Colony
"On the Boards" with our friends at SD Atelier Architecture L.L.C.: Seagle Music Colony Master Plan! Located in Schroon Lake, NY, Seagle Music Colony is the oldest summer vocal program in the U.S.. Proposed improvements include a dining hall, Opera House + Performance Theater, dorms, + site amenities.
Living Wall!
A whole different meaning to "living wall" - Check out this AMAZING rock/living wall literally right out the back door! Studio A completed the site design for this residence in Bolton Landing, NY.
Twin Bay Village
Studio A in the news: Great article in the Lake George Mirror on the future of Twin Bay Village in Bolton Landing, NY!
Studio A Summer 2018 Newsletter!
The Studio A Summer 2018 Newsletter has been released!
Click on the link below to check out the inaugural quarterly edition of our Studio A Newsletter!
Happy Fourth of July! Hope everyone enjoys a fun filled Holiday!
Twin Bay, Bolton Landing, NY!
Thanks Albany Business Review for an exciting blurb on an upcoming project of Studio A's in Bolton Landing, NY!
Studio A in the News!
Studio A is honored to be part of the team on this exciting project in Bolton Landing, NY!
Curious about Studio A Landscape Architecture, D.P.C.? Check out this great video with some insight as to who we are & what we do, thanks to Saratoga Chamber of Commerce!!
Visual Simulations
Curious what your final project might look like? Or need to prove no/minimal visual impact of a proposed project? One of our specialties at Studio A is visual simulations! We have extensive experience producing these materials, such as perspectives, renderings and visual simulations for private & public clients.
Adirondack Life Magazine
Studio A takes a collaborative approach to contextual design by creating land plans that are functional, permittable, and attractive which respond to our clients' needs all while respecting the natural and built character of a site and surrounding land.
'Rocktop' on Lake George, NY
{"Working within a historic and sensitive landscape, the goal is always to make it seem as though the house has always been there." Andy Allison} At Studio A, a top priority is to provide quality innovative design solutions which are environmentally feasible. 'Rocktop' is moving forward along "Millionaire's Row" on Lake George + Studio A is completing the Landscape Architecture and permitting. Architecture by AJA Architecture.
Lake George Mirror Article - February 2018
Exciting times are ahead for the Lake George Park Commission, a new headquarters! Studio A is proud to be on the design team!
We are hiring!
It's FRIDAY, YAY!!! We are currently looking for a Landscape Architect/Designer. Check out our careers page on our website for information!
Visual Resource Assessment Reports
With our proximity to the Adirondack Park, preserving the beauty within the "blue line" is extremely important. Visual resource assessment reports gauge the potential visibility of expansion from various surrounding public vantage points. Check out this series of simulations we completed for a proposed expansion of a campground in the Adirondacks!


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By Alexandre Sampaio and Olga Kildisheva
The Cerrado Ecosystem
The Cerrado stretches across the heart of Brazil, linking four of the five Brazilian biomes1. It is the largest, most biologically diverse savannah region of South America, a key fresh water reservoir for much of Brazil, and home to five percent of all life on earth1. For example, it is home to nearly 12,000 species of endemic plants—more than the Amazon2! The region's name, which means "closed" is a relic of Portuguese explorers and references its remote, impenetrable history2. Although little is known about the ecology of the Cerrado, as for much of Brazil, land clearing has not spared this landscape. Originally considered to be less capable of carbon storage, these forests and savannahs were cleared to spare the dense tropical Amazon forests, while continuing Brazil's agri-pastoral industrialization. However, a largely overlooked secret of Cerrado's endemic plant communities is that they store the majority of their carbon biomass in extensive underground root systems. The loss of these communities has resulted in ecological degradation, the spread of invasive species, a decrease in water quality, and the loss of an important carbon sink. The degree of ecosystem loss has raised concerns among many, from scientists to local rural residents and has lead to efforts to restore this system.
Restoration of the Cerrado Ecosystem
The Restaura Cerrado restoration project began in 2010, lead by Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) on a 300 ha tract of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The project aim was to develop efficient techniques for restoring grasslands and savannas on abandoned grazing lands. Historically, these areas underwent almost complete loss of native vegetation and were replanted with exotic forage grasses, which still dominate most sites. These areas are largely neglected in Brazil's restoration efforts. Of the few plant recovery efforts that took place, most were actually afforestation plantings, in which seedlings of forest tree species are planted in habitats where they would not occur naturally instead of reestablishing native plant communities. To change this approach and foster the return of the native plant communities, Restaura Cerrado set out to test a variety of methods for direct seeding native grasses, shrubs, and forbs – the propagation of which was previously unknown. Beginning with a single investment to serve as start-up capital, the group was able to leverage additional funds and catalyze research partnership between ICMBio, University of Brasília, Rede de Sementes do Cerrado (Cerrado Seeds Network) and Embrapa (Brazilian Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Research Enterprise).
In 2015, Norte Brasil Transmissora de Energia, a power line company, was seeking to fund a restoration project as an offset for forest suppression in other areas of Brazil. When they learned about Restaura Cerrado's work, a pioneering partnership was born. The company was eager to use the techniques already developed at the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park to tackle a large-scale restoration project that covered nearly 100 ha.
Since its' inception, Restaura Cerrado worked closely with the members of the community who had been actively engaged in all aspects of restoration process from seed harvesting to developing and implementing region-appropriate restoration techniques. The company employed more than 60 rural families living in municipalities surrounding Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park to undertake it's restoration goals. During the two-year effort, the community harvested 18 tons of seed from 80 different species, valued at $60,000. Much of this revenue was transferred back into the local community – an important step for ensuring the sustainability of the Brazilian restoration efforts. This type of community reinvestment can result in positive down-stream effects. For example, the seed harvesters involved in this project, founded a cooperative named Cerrado de Pé (Standing Cerrado). Within a short time, this cooperative has become self-sustaining and now generates revenue to improve community livelihood by restoring the Cerrado ecosystem instead of clear-cutting new areas for crop production.
To date, Restaura Cerrado has developed techniques for seeding of 22 native species, including trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs and is currently expanding efforts to target another 60 endemic species. The restoration methods developed by the Restaura Cerrado are inexpensive and center on tangible rehabilitation and invasive control targets (e.g. planting 1,600+ tree plugs per ha and controlling weeds around seedlings for two years). The overall goal is to reach a density of ca. 5,000 woody seedlings per ha and establish a continuous herbaceous understory providing up to 60% cover, while reducing invasive grass cover by 30%. The methodologies developed over the course of this project are widely applicable to other tracts of land in the greater region. For example, more than 70,000 ha within the protected areas of the Cerrado and 5000,000 ha of private lands still remain in dire need of restoration.
Over its lifetime, Restaura Cerrado has produced scientific publications, reports, and technical guides. It has also supported the training and original research of several graduate and undergraduate students. By disseminating knowledge of the established seed collection and restoration techniques through training opportunities (an initiative funded through the "Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund"), Restaura Cerrado serves as a foundation to foster restoration partnerships and knowledge sharing in the region. A strategic partnership with Rede de Sementes do Cerrado (Cerrado Seeds Network) has also played a major role in ensuring the profitability and transparency of the native seeds market; which is essential to ensure the success, sustainability, and longevity of the restoration efforts. However, there is still a long road ahead in reaching the restoration targets established by Brazilian government at the 2015 UNFCCC COP-21 (12 million ha restored by 2030). These goals can only be achieved with the continued financial support and active partner cooperation.
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231st birthday: Every year the friends meet to celebrate the anniversary of the Wesley Chapel which is now in its 231st year. Most of the friends have been attending for at least 20 years. The celebration takes place on Sunday July 17th with everyone assembling under the 'Wesley Tree' at 2.30pm for hymn singing. Usually the afternoon is blessed with good weather but in the event of rain expect a hasty retreat to the Chapel. After the hymns all will adjourn to the Chapel at 3pm and the service of celebration will be led by Rev Neville Barnett. He is a retired Baptist Minister living in Bexhill and is Chaplain at the Irvine Unit at Bexhill Hospital. Everyone is invited to the celebration and there will be light refreshments to follow.
FOAM Cellars: The Friends of the Ancient Monuments and Museum have arranged guided history tours of Winchelsea's medieval cellars for the month of July, on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st, all at 11am. For bookings please contact 07596 182874 and the cost is £5 p.p. with proceeds in aid of FOAM. You will need to meet by the Town Well in Castle Street at 10.50am.
Under Winchelsea: Afternoon guided tours of the medieval cellars are also scheduled for July, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 31st from 2 till 3.30pm. These tours are organised by Winchelsea Archaeological Society and will include current and historical explanations about the planning and layout of the town. The cost is £5 p.p. and the phone number for bookings is 01797 224446 and proceeds will go towards archaeology in Winchelsea. As usual please meet in Castle Street 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Important Housing Meeting: Icklesham Parish Council (IPC) is holding a meeting on Friday July 22nd at 7pm in the Memorial Hall, Icklesham. All local residents should try to attend. The meeting entitled, 'Local Needs – Housing – express your views' is an issue which will greatly affect the surrounding community. Various sites in the village are being considered and it is possible that the field behind the bus stop (opposite Goldhurst Green) may be identified for housing development. A Housing Association has been selected to fund, design, develop and manage the build which would involve affordable renting for local people and subsequently, those on the wider housing list. Icklesham is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and considerate planning is essential as many locations in the village would not be ideal for development. Moreover, there are already housing estates around the village and any more would put pressure on the limited facilities. Many residents were not immediately aware of this meeting as it was not advertised in Icklesham apart from a newsletter (the Icklesham Eye) enclosed within the July 'Fixtures' which is not delivered to every house in the village. Apart from that there was a single message on the noticeboard in Winchelsea. Ms Jane Austin (member of the Open Spaces working group) is the Councillor for Icklesham and can be contacted via IPC. Please come along to the meeting and express your views.
Councillor resigns: Although not a resident of Winchelsea Mrs Patsy Hollands (from Winchelsea Beach) was recently co-opted by Icklesham Parish Council to be the new councillor for the Winchelsea Ward. However less than two months later she resigned from the post. IPC has followed procedure and informed Rother District Council of the casual vacancy now existing in Winchelsea. The next full IPC meeting will be in the Court Hall on Monday August 8th from 6.30pm and all are welcome to attend.
Songs and sonnets: On Saturday July 30th at 7pm Lucy Ashton will perform in concert and she will be accompanied by Ivora Rees. The concert entitled, 'All the World's a Stage' is a celebration of the works of William Shakespeare through songs, arias and sonnets. Lucy gained an honours degree from the Royal College of Music and is currently studying with well-known Mezzo-Soprano Louise Winter and she continues to progress in her operatic career. Local musician Ivora Rees trained at the Trinity College of Music before studying opera at the Royal College of Music. In the hands of these professionals this promises to be an enjoyable musical evening and will take place in St Thomas' Church. The tickets are £10 each and can be purchased from Winchelsea Farm Kitchen or on the door. During the evening a Cash Bar will be available and all proceeds are in aid of church funds.
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Special Flowers: From 9am till 12 noon there is an opportunity to look at the nature reserve's delightful flowering plants along Rye Harbour towards Winchelsea Beach. An Observer's book might be useful to spot such rarities as marsh helleborine and stinking hawksbeard as well as the flowers of the shingle which include sea kale and red hempnettle. Please meet at Rye Harbour car park and donations towards the guided walk would be appreciated.
Church on the Beach: St Richard's Church will be open for Holy Communion this Sunday July 17th at 9.30am. Residents, visitors and local campers are always welcome and the Rector Robin Whitehead will be leading the service.
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Two very good friends passed away. My story about Jean Cotton is told at
http://www.davidapope.com/2/post/2013/11/in-memory-of-jean-cotton-dvm.html, but the story about my other friend has not been told.
Maggie was a rescue bull terrier. She was taken from her owners in LaJunta and placed with us by the Mile High Bull Terrier Club (milehighbullterrierclub.com) after they picked her up from the animal shelter in Pueblo, Colorado. When she came to us, she had a scar and partially open wound that ran the length of her snout. Her hocks were swollen, bruised and there were several open wounds. She also had an odd skin condition that manifested itself in bumps on her side.
We were told that she refused to go through doors and that she really didn't like food. Also that she would keep to herself and not really be a part of the group.
Well, after we picked her up, Missy and I stayed the night at a hotel with her and our male bull terrier, Twinkie. We picked up fast food, sat down to eat and looked over to see Maggie with drool just pouring our of her mouth. So much for not being interested in food. She also had no issues with doors and wanted to be right next to us (especially Missy) wherever we went.
Maggie became the truest of friends and our constant companion for five years. She helped me through my illness in 2008 when I almost died and she was always there to talk to when we needed a good listener.
Maggie also passed away last week. She passed away in my arms as we were rushing her to the vets when she stopped breathing. I performed canine CPR the whole way, but it was too late by the time the vets were able to start their work. It was one of the toughest things I have ever done to let go of her and stop the CPR when I was told she was gone. I kept trying long after I should have, but she would not wake up.
We will miss Maggie terribly. But as in all things, we had to let her go.
Every career comes to an end. Every phase in our lives passes into a new phase. The question isn't whether or not it will happen. The question is when.
For some of us, the endings come with retirement. For some of us, the ending is the final passing from this world to the next. Again, it's not if, but when.
Jean Cotton dedicated her life to her girls and to the animals she so loved. The world lost a true jewel this week when it lost her. Maggie burrowed her way into our hearts and left a hole as wide as the Grand Canyon when she left. And the world is a little less whole than it was with her in it.
There is no class on when to hold on and when to let go. We do not take training courses on it and there is nothing that adequately prepares us for the inevitability of death or other sudden and drastic changes. We just have to somehow assimilate the changes into our lives. I heard a line from a song one time that said that as we get older there are "too many goodbye's and too few hello's".
Where am I going with this? What business purpose do I have for writing this? I am not sure there is one. I suppose some genius consultant out there can give you his "awesome super 10 step program for dealing with sudden change or tragedy". But I can tell you I do not have the answers. I think maybe this blog is just a way for me to hold onto the memories and to my anger and fear for just a few minutes longer in the hopes that I will achieve some sort of revelation or epiphany that will help me to deal with the inevitable finality of change. Or maybe writing about it will just help me to let go.
I am in many ways happy for Maggie. She is no longer in pain and she gets to be with Twinkie again - he passed away in 2009. Maybe someday we will see them again. That is a hope I can hold on to.


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Bay State Savings Bank Raises Funds for Hope Lodge with Twitter Campaign
November 16, 2015
Trick or "Tweeting" throughout the month of October
WORCESTER, MA – November 2015 – Last month, Bay State Savings Bank launched a Social Media campaign that more than doubled its Twitter followers and helped to raise $250 to benefit Hope Lodge in Worcester. For each new "follower" Bay State Savings Bank received during the month of October, the Bank donated $1 to Hope Lodge, which is a patient service program of the American Cancer Society offering free lodging and support for cancer patients traveling to Worcester for ongoing treatment.
"Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, and Hope Lodge is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, we felt this was a very appropriate time to run this campaign," said Diane Giampa, SVP/Human Resources & Marketing for Bay State Savings Bank. "It was also a win-win-win: we raised money for cancer research and treatment; we increased our participation on Twitter, and we raised awareness about this terrible disease on all of our social media platforms."
In addition to the Twitter Campaign, the Bank also conducted several "Dress Down" days where employees could wear jeans to work in exchange for a small donation to Hope Lodge. The Bank also sponsored the Pink: Lighting the Way event on October 1st, Hope Lodge's 100th Anniversary event on October 17th, and is sponsoring Karaoke for a Cure on November 12th.
"The Bank is passionate about supporting these events that help to raise money for treatment and a cure," said Giampa. "Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way, so it is something we all care about fighting. We extend our deepest thanks to all those who joined us on Twitter, to our employees who are generous beyond measure, and to all those who attended one of the fundraising events we sponsored."
Because the Social Media campaign was so successful, Bay State Savings Bank is continuing it for the month of November. For every new follower the Bank receives on its Twitter page @baystatesavings.com, the Bank will donate $1 to the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance.
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Title: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 02, 2012, 12:18:51 pm
Hi all - managed to replace my rad finally, it's a pig of a job old rad jus wud'nt come out. Until i removed the intercooler flexi hose for the turbo. Refilled the coolant and bled it from 2 points. One on the radiator and the other on the matrix pipe on the passeger side near the battery. I ran her up for a good half hour, heater blowing nice hot air. Regarding the the two hoses on the radiator the one on the right hand side vertical entry got really hot but the horizontal entry hose on the left isn't as hot as the the right hand side one. Also my fans didn't come on. The temp gauge inside got to 3 bars ( 4 is normal) and then wnet back to 2. The espace manual shows 3 bleed points for the G8T engine, but i can only see 2. Can anyone tell me where this other bleed point is supposed to be. Also when do the fans kick in, as I said car was running for a good half hour (stationary) but no fans. Unless the temp sensor on the fan is faulty, as it came with the second hand rad. If I replace it with the one from mt original rad can I put some PTFE tape on to secure the join or is it best to get a new copper washer. Any help most appreciated, as I want to take my car to Sunny north Wales on Sunday. So the sooner someone can advice me, the better. Regards and thanks to all Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: BrianM on April 02, 2012, 06:07:06 pm
I would take the car for a drive with the coolant cap off. Take some coolant with you & stop after a few miles to top up, see if it needs topping up again after a few more miles. If not then put the cap on. Check that you have heat in both footwells & then you should be ok. Check level again next morning & before going on a long run.
If yours is dci then poss you will never hear the fans run unless sat in a city traffic in the middle of summer for half an hour or more. If it isn't getting to the right temp on the dash as it did before then it is because you have a better radiator. I think my fans run at around five or six indi's on the dash.
You would be best buying a new sender or checking the old ones with a meter, i'm sure there is a document in the vault that will give the specs.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: renaultbiler on April 02, 2012, 09:16:49 pm
Coolant cap off while driving would just result in loss of coolant as it will exit out of the bottle in this pressurised system.
Fill coolant in the exp bottle with heater matrix bleed open, when coolant starts to come out close bleed valve.
Start the engine with exp cap off - rev to 2500 rpm and keep it reving while adjusting level in expansion bottle - after approx 4 minutes close cap with level near minimum.
G8T must then be run at 2500 rpm for about 20 minutes to free the system of any air, this should start the radiator fans when system is ready. Then check level, should be near to Max level. Adjust level when cooled down.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 02, 2012, 11:29:44 pm
Many thanks for that Renault biler - I will try your mentioned procedure tomorrow. I did try running the engine today for about 20/25 mins I did rev it for about 10 mins out of the 20/25 and did notice that the Rad was very hot and noticed some smoke coming from around the rad due to heat coming from it. The fans didn't come on to cool it and noticed that the temp was only 3 bars. I was wondering whether to just replace the temp sensor from the second hand rad with my original one. Also I take it the plug for the sensor can only really go on one way , as it has 3 pins, I will check it again tomorrow, as it was getting dark when i re-connected this plug. Many thanks for all your help , you too Brian. I will keep you guys posted on how I get on - Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: BrianM on April 03, 2012, 06:01:28 pm
"Coolant cap off while driving would just result in loss of coolant as it will exit out of the bottle in this pressurised system"
Sorry but that is garbage!
If the head gasket had gone maybe it would chuck all the coolant out but this only gets pressurised when hot. Yes you may loose some coolant if you have a large air lock, but rather this than overheating the system without coolant.
I only said to drive a few miles, this will not cause the system to get hot enough to pressurise the system.
I have been a mechanic for 30 yrs & this has always been my preferred method of bleeding a system.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: renaultbiler on April 03, 2012, 08:05:22 pm
Well its not my way, Renault system is a sealed pressurised system and its never recomended to drive anything with system open. Driving with cap off will result in cooland escaping bottle as it heats up and we dont want that as it will result in too little fluid left when its cooled down and potentially creating new air pockets. Ofcourse depending on the time and temperature of the engine.
I try to follow Renault spec when bleeding as that always seems to give the best result.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further help req'd
Post by: jag on April 03, 2012, 10:47:40 pm
Still no joy guys - Renaultbiler i tried your method and just when I thought i was home and dry Upon running the espace on approx 2500 rpm I had got to about the 11th minute when the rad started to smoke again and didnt stop. I let the car run for about another 5/6 minutes. The temp was 4 bars which is when it's normal. But still no fans and Rad still smoking alot now, i switched off the as I thought I could hear something whistling in the background, hope it wasn't the turbo or water pump. But my temp remained normal during the smoking. I even replaced the temp sensor from my original rad in case the one on the replacement rad was faulty. I did try the car later on about 30 mins later and the whistling noise had gone. Now I was thinking the only reason the Rad would smoke would be if it was leaking which it is not. Or because it's a second hand rad it may have a blockage within, the reason why i say that is that when it was smoking the top of the rad was absolutely roasting hot and the bottom was only luke warmish. Any thoughts or ideas any one ? My fans were defo working on the old rad, i know that for sure !
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 03, 2012, 10:52:33 pm
Sorry I forgot to mention that because the bottom of the rad wasn't that hot, the temp sensor will never kick in to trigger the fans to come in, hence the rad just keeps on getting hotter due to possible blockage ?
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: William123 on April 04, 2012, 03:48:42 pm
Hi, did you reverse flush the replacement rad before fitting ? could be sediment in the bottom ?
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 04, 2012, 06:34:16 pm
just a quick water flush but not thoroughly enough , funny how i was thinking the same thing that it could be stuff at the bottom from over the years as it is a second hand rad .if i disconnect the hoses to the rad instead of taking it out of the car , i could flush the rad with a hose.Thanks for your input will give it a go Regards Jag.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: BrianM on April 04, 2012, 09:14:08 pm
with the filler cap off & a full system of coolant, & cold, remove the bottom hose. Do you get a gush of coolant from both hose & rad? May give you some indication of flow. Are you getting a return of fluid to the bottle through the small hose at the top. You should get some heat at the side of the rad as it flows. If no flow then maybe the water pump impeller has sheared. Are you replacing the rad due to a overheat having blown the old rad?
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 04, 2012, 10:35:35 pm
I was replacing the rad because it had been leaking for a while now, but the leak was getting worse recently. It was ok whilst I was driving the car but upon parking overnight my coolant was getting just below the min mark in the coolant bottle.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 07, 2012, 01:26:23 pm
Hi again, could anyone tell me how much difference there is supposed to be between the top and bottom of the rad. In degrees roughly, i have been informed that the top shud be about 10 degress hotter than the bottom of the rad, once the engine has got upto temperature. With the one I installed the bottom is hardly getting luke warm, that is where the temp sensor is so my fans will never come in. The only thing i can think of is a blockage within the rad. You see i dont want to spend nearly £200 on a new rad and find I have the same problem. I have tried disconnecting the 3 hoses and tried reverse flushing the rad , I seem to get water coming out of the other holes aswell as from the bottom drain hole. The only other option was to put my original rad back in and try it out just to make sure that my fans still kick in as they did prior to taking it out. It seems a worthless try but don't really konw what else to try. Any one any ideas ?
My espace has never been off the road for this long since I've owned her from Oct 2001. The wifey is missing driving 'La Espace'.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: ross on April 07, 2012, 07:43:30 pm
Hi Jag,
Just read your thread and it appears that no one has answered your original question. "can anyone tell me where this other bleed screw is ?".
There is a bleed screw for each heater matrix, you seem to have found the one for the passenger side, behind the Battery, and there is a matching bleed screw in about the same location on the driver side.
You can just about get your hand in over the inlet manifold and get your fingers on the knurled knob in the same manner as the passenger side.
If it hasn't been moved in a long time it can be very hard to move with your fingers, in this case try using a dumpy screwdriver, if you can wiggle it in there.
If you have a silted up radiator then all the bleeding will not help cure this problem, but if it is an air lock, I have rigged up a piece of old radiator hose, big enough to fit over the coolant filler, and long enough to give a head of water, so that as you open each bleed point the head of water should force the air out.
I usually did this operation with the front of the car up on ramps to help the air rise to the radiator and out of the radiator bleed point.
Hope this is of help.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 08, 2012, 09:53:50 am
Hi Ross, thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I am off to wales today until Thursday. So upon my return I will try what u have told me to try. I'm going in a peugeot 206 with me,missus and 3 kids so it's going to be a hell of a squeeze compared to our spacious espace. Can't wait to have our Espace back.
Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: ross on April 09, 2012, 09:16:46 pm
Hi jag,
I must be getting demented in my old age, as I have just put the photo attached on another thread, by mistake.
The photo shows the bleed screw on the drivers side, assuming you are one of us and drive on the correct side of the car.
It is very tight to get in over the inlet manifold on the 2.2dti, but just about manageable, but if the bleed screw decides to be tight it can be difficult to undo unless you can get a dumpy screwdriver on it.
Best of luck.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 20, 2012, 04:45:03 pm
Hi again to all, the rad saga continues :-
I managed to get hold of another radiator, virtually new about 4 months old. Stuck it in, bled the system as been informed and this time I actually flushed the whole system out with a graden hose system to force any air out of the sysytem. But still the new Rad starts to smoke from the right hand side in the middle / bottom part as soon as the car gets to about 4 bars which is the normal temp after abt 15-20mins. The temp doesn't overheat but the smoke seems worrying as the bottom of the rad is still cold so my fans will never come on.
Now the only thing that comes to mind is that before I went about to replace the rad, when I lost nearly all my coolant from the expansion tank, I didn't have any premixed type 'D' coolant and just used water and carried on using water for about 2/3 days didnt do much mileage within these 2/3 days. Then I brought some red coolant which I had to mix with water and used that, it seemed fine. Didn't notice anything unusual about the car, used it normally. Didn't get stuck in any traffic jams so unsure whether my fans would have worked in that situation or not. Now i've been using the red coolant since starting the rad replacement works.
My brother in law who is an 'AA patrol man ,now mentions to me that that you shouldn't mix te two colours a they can turn into a jelly type substance.
My worry now is that I may have a type of blockage within the cooling system. What I need to know now is thatdo i disconnect all the hoses and flush out the system to try to clear out anything that may be stuk or am I in deeper trouble than that. Pls any help most appreciated. Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on April 20, 2012, 04:54:24 pm
Sorry Ross, But I did look around the drivers side and couldn't see anything , but will try again with a mirror. My steering wheel is on the right hand side so I assume u mean we drive on the correctside of the road I didn't see your foto until now and will check again. But I did notice another bleed SCREW like the one in yur foto on the right hand side hose where it splits into 2 parts a thick and thin piece. I am not talking abt the left hand hose with the tyre type bleed screw but the right hand side one. But I broke the damn screw half in and am unable to remove it or tighten it, its leaking there so now I gotta replace that hose or see if I can remove the broken part of the screw thread. I broke it after the rad had been smoking as I didn't notice it before. Thanks anyway will keep trying, hope I havn't damaged anything within.
Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: ross on April 25, 2012, 09:06:37 pm
Hi Jag,
sorry to hear your still having waterworks trouble.
I did much the same thing with the bleed screw infront of the thermostat housing, but managed to seal it with some Fernox sealant and a cable tie to hold the head of the bleed screw down.
It is still working nearly 2 years later, so I can recommend it.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on May 24, 2012, 01:42:52 pm
Hi 2 all - it'S been a while since I last had a look at the espace. Put everything back to together after finally flushing the system out with a garden hose. Refilled with coolant and replace thermostat as my prevous one was taking too long to open up. At least with the new thermostat the whole of th rad is now getting hot including both hoses. The temp goes to 4 bars (normal) but the rad starts to smoke and don't want to leave car running too long like that. But thge damn fans won't come on and the rad starts to smoke / steam. So is there still air in the system ?
I couldn't find the other bleed screw on the driver side for th Heater Matrix only the one on the passenger side.
I have tried to short out the fan temp switch and the left hand fan does operate. So how can i test the temp senor on the rad just in case it is not faulty ???? Any ideas pls
So put all the car back together and going to try it out as was suggested by BrianM to drive it with the filler cap off and see if clears out any trapped air. Will try that out, but just noticed the my oil pressure light is now illuminating on the dash all the time. Since bleeding, etc, I did get alot of water all over the engine when doing this procedure. Is it poss I may have got water on the oil pressure switch ? If so where is the oil pressure switch, the car sounds absolutely normal ? Any help most appreciated - Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: BrianM on May 26, 2012, 12:06:47 pm
I would replace the fan switch if the area around it is too hot to touch. I think it is just a bimetal on/of switch. The car should only need the fans on in the heat of summer if you get stuck in traffic. You could of course turn the aircon on (if you have it) to activate the fans.
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on May 28, 2012, 02:37:11 pm
Hello all,
Great news is that my Rad has finally stopped smoking and my Cooling fan works, all is well in that dept. But my Oil pressure light keeps on coming on (red one meaning low oil pressure ). I have took it for a spin for about 4/5 miles. Didn't hear any unusual noises coming from the engine and it seems to pick up speed all ok. It had been parked up since 1st April when I started the Rad replacement works. It was parked on a slight incline, so I checked the Oil and it was in between the min and max,so I topped it up a bit, but Damn light still on.
I have pulled the plug off the switch in case I might have got water on it or in it. When I was bleeding the coolant previously umpteen times. But the Switch Plug looks dry
I was intending to test the switch in situ, but can't get my meter probes into the connectors on the switch due to clearance between the switch and Rad. I know a new switch is only about £7/8 from GSF car parts.
My intention is to replace the switch and after replacing that if my light is still on, then I will have to get the Oil pressure checked with a gauge.
Any one else have this problem with a MK3 Espace ? Or does anyone have any other info / reasons as to why my Oil pressure light has only started to come on during the rad replacement works. I am going camping on Sunday and there is no way I can fit all my Gear in a Peugeot 206 with 2 Adults and 3 kids. So help urgently needed please
Regards Jag
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: jag on June 02, 2012, 11:08:01 pm
Hello again to all - Managed to sort out my oil light, it was a dodgy Oil pressure switch. Well pleased with that.
But I have a problem with my heater blower, it's been ok for a while now. But somedays the blower does'nt work. The lights on the control panel on the switch all work but no hot or cold air being blown at all. I've been meaning to take the dash apart to have a look but it's been fine until now. Was working before and after the rad replacement but it's decided to stop working again. Just as I am about to go camping tomorrow in the rain. Has anybody had similar problems like mine ? If so is there anything in the Vault regarding Heater problems. Any help most appreciated as always - Regards Jags
Title: Re: Rad Replaced but further hel req'd
Post by: renaultsan on June 14, 2012, 03:47:21 pm
I would suggest that you make sure that the fan switch is working, that can be tested easily. Also test the fans by disconnecting the connector to the loom and applying battery power, if the fan does not run at that point, change the fan. You might also have a look at the thermostat, it may work to a point but not open fully or it may stuck in the closed position. A blocked radiator is still a possibility but I think you should start with the operation checks for the radiator fan switch and the fans. Does your radiator have a separate filler cap? my 1990 Espace does and filling the system has to started by filling the radiator and replacing the cap and only then add water via the expansion bottle. The bottle should be raised above the level of the radiator whilst this is being done. Once full, refit the bottle, start the engine and run for a couple of minutes to allow the level to stabilise in the system. One more thing (the Columbo bit) make sure your heater valve is fully open to hot , if not it is possible to get an air lock in the heater matrix.


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Now I don't actively encourage my children to be 'Diva-ish' or stage hungry AT ALL (quite the opposite atch) however this is what my eldest (above) said yesterday which had me howling with laughter.
I Asked Finn what he did today at school – he said "I designed my dream house it had a DS room" Erin pipes up " Ha – DS room?!…well my dream house has four servants who will work in the mail room" Mail room I ask – she replies deadpan "yeah because I'm going to be a SUPERSTAR they will deal with all the fan mail" [sic]
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Gooding Jt. School District #231
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2019 7:00 pm
Administration Offices
507 Idaho Street
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Determine if a Quorum is Present (Roll Call)
- Waive the reading of the minutes of the previous board meeting as submitted to each board member.
- This meeting may be taped in its entirety for the record.
- Public Comment - Those wishing to address the Board must fill out a Request to Appear before the Board (Policy 1520F) and submit it to the Board Clerk before the beginning of the meeting
- Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206 (j): To consider labor contract matters authorized under IC 74-206A (1) (a) and (b)
- Action Items
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of previous minutes (Drafts until Board Approves)
- Personnel
- New Hires: Hunter Kenyon (GHS Social Studies); Megan Silva (GMS Counselor .75); Angie Miller (4th grade); Brandyn Nebeker (7th grade Social Studies); Summer School Staff; Fall Coaches;
- Transfer: Megan Patterson (Kindergarten); Lucy Stapp (GES art)
- Resignations: Joelann Cope (Asst Cheer Coach); Robion Leitch (para); Paula Vukonich (GMS Language Arts); Megan Becker (C team Vball coach); Cora Caldwell (Librarian); Amber Smith (GMS library); Linda Larsen (Para)
- Rehires: Administrators: Brandee Sabala. Janet Williamson, Leigh Patterson, Chelynne Scott; Certified Staff, Classified Staff
- New Hires: Hunter Kenyon (GHS Social Studies); Megan Silva (GMS Counselor .75); Angie Miller (4th grade); Brandyn Nebeker (7th grade Social Studies); Summer School Staff; Fall Coaches;
- Out of state travel: Las Vegas - PSUG conf, FCCLA nationals - Anaheim, CA
- Approval of the Bills
- Consent Agenda
- Information Items
- Scheduled Visitors/Hearings
- Larry Bybee: Gooding City BMX Park
- Reports:
- Superintendent Report
- Food Service Report
- Technology Report
- Financial Report
- Gooding High School Report
- GHS Funds
- Athletic Budget -Logan Briggs
- Gooding Middle School Report
- Gooding Elementary Report, GES Newsletter
- Facility overview
- Continuous Improvement Plan review
- Scheduled Visitors/Hearings
- Action Items Cont.
- Old Business
- Approve third and final reading of Policy 5110 (Criminal History - Background check)
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Guest post from Kelsey Huculak
When I began teaching Grade 8 three years ago, I combed through my favorite film list until I selected the perfect one to share with my students. Being an Oscar movie buff, I have an extensive list of quality films that is an ongoing note in my phone, being updated as I watch more and more. My recent favorite is Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri. I highly recommend it for your own viewing pleasure! Trailer is linked here:
Selecting a Film for Study
The difficult aspect of selecting a film study is finding one that is age-appropriate, content-appropriate, and still high quality in its thematic content and plot line. The film I finally settled on is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, directed and starred in by Ben Stiller. I chose this film for a variety of reasons. Walter Mitty spoke to me because of its inspiring story line, incredible soundtrack, picturesque landscapes (one of which literally inspired me to book a trip to Iceland a few years ago), dynamic protagonist, suspenseful and high-action moments, and its moving denouement. I knew in my heart this was a film that had to be viewed alongside my students.
When deciding what work I wanted to go along with the film, I first decided what I really wanted my students to take away from the viewing of it. This included plot and order of events, character relationships, protagonist internal changes, soundtrack, symbolism, and ultimately had students answering the question: what is the quintessence of life?
Analyzing Film
I created a viewing guide for students to fill out as we watched the film in about 5 segments. Download a FREE COPY of the viewing guide HERE. The first section is a plot diagram, which they label as the movie unfolds. The second is section on character relationships. For example, trace the changing relationship of Walter and Ted, Walter and Cheryl, Walter and Sean. The third is identifying important objects in the film and their attached significance. These include clementine cake, eHarmony's "been there, done that" section, the longboard, the wallet, and Papa John's. I also include eight analysis questions that show a deep understanding of the film. A few of these include:
What is the importance of the song Space Oddity to Walter's journey?
Why did Sean choose the photo that he did for the last print cover of Life magazine?
What is the significance of Walter's place of work?
How does Walter embody the ABCs (adventurous, brave, and creative) at the beginning of the film? At the end of the film?
With the analysis questions, students are expected to provide thoughtful, detailed responses using evidence from the film as support. Download a FREE COPY of the Dynamic Character Analysis Guide HERE.
Synthesizing Analysis
The main written portion of the film study is having students write a paragraph tracing Walter's inner change as a dynamic character. This assignment has students demonstrate their understanding of what an inner change is, as well as how it is portrayed in visual media. They are expected to include multiple direct examples from the film to show his transformation. I mark this on a department-created rubric with categories that consist of content, support, and mechanics.
The last portion of this film study is drawing a personal connection to the film. I try to do this with every text that I teach. It's very essential for students to be able to form a personal connection to every text that they encounter and to be able to verbalize this through written or creative form.
For the final film study project, I have students create their own life mottos on what they believe the QUINTESSENCE of life to be, inspired by the film's Life magazine motto: To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life. Download a FREE COPY of this assignment HERE.
Doesn't that quote give you chills?? This project has students choose their own life motto, present it in an aesthetically pleasing way, and include a one-paragraph rationale describing how this life motto connects to them personally, and why it sums up what life is truly about. It's a great insight into their beliefs and own personal stories.
The most important aspect to remember when selecting and delivering a film study is to choose a film that you are personally passionate about and that will enrich and inspire your students! I hope many more students around the globe get to experience The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and all of the wonder it instills in its viewers.
Thank you for reading!
Kelsey Huculak
About the Author
Hello! I'm Kelsey Huculak, Canadian middle school teacher! A glimpse into my life… I am in my fifth year teaching! I teach Grade 8 Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as a variety of options including Literacy and Physical Education. I live in southern Alberta, which is just north of the USA border above Montana, just shy of the rocky mountains, and surrounded by prairie. Coaching is something extremely important to me. I have been coaching volleyball for 6 years now and absolutely love instilling my love of the sport to the younger generation. Harry Potter is one of my greatest loves. I grew up with Harry and devoured each book the day it was released. To prove my fandom, I even have a Deathly Hallows tattoo on my foot! I am a globetrotter and have a serious case of wanderlust. My most recent adventure took me to some of the highest peaks of the Andes! Peru and its natural wonder was an incredible experience. The countries I have explored total 19, and I am constantly dreaming of my future adventures.
Teaching Language Arts is something a truly think I was born to do. From the age of 8, I performed Shakespeare scenes and poems in festivals at a competitive level. Bookworm doesn't even begin to describe me. When I was in second grade, my parents had to pack an extra suitcase for all of my books on a Mexican vacation! How hardcore is that!? It was no surprise to anyone when I became a Language Arts teacher. One of my areas of interest is selecting high quality texts to share with my students. I am careful in my selections and choose texts that have HEART and SOUL to them. The Alberta Language Arts curriculum is amazing because it allows for so much teacher autonomy, and I am grateful for the flexibility I have in my LA curriculum.


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Open year-round. Pools closed on
Wednesdays in the off-season.
Call for current operating hours.
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas day.
--No smoking inside the pool complex.
Grover Hot Springs State Park
Phone Number
(530) 694-2248
Max. Trailer Lengths
Trailer: 24 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 27 Feet
Park Hours
Open year-round. Pools closed on
Driving Directions to Grover Hot Springs SPLocated four miles west of Markleeville, at the end of Hot Springs Road, the park is in an alpine meadow at 5,900 feet surrounded by peaks that just top 10,000 feet.
Camping and Lodging
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park's maximum stay rules.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Family Campsites
Hike or Bike Campsites
RV Access
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Picnic Areas
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Restrooms / Showers
Drinking Water Available
The trailer length is measured from the back bumper of the tow vehicle to the back bumper of the trailer and may not exceed 24 feet total.
Grover Hot Springs facility operating schedule:
Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
**Starting Wednesday, September 4th, 2019**
Grover Hot Springs facility will be open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The summer campground is now open to camping on a first come first served basis through May 17th, 2019. The cost is $25 per night, $23 for seniors 62 and older. Extra vehicles (more than one vehicle) are $8 per night. Starting May 18, campsites will be $35 a night, $33 for Seniors and subject to reservations. May 18, 2019, unreserved and unoccupied campsites will be available to people without reservations ONE NIGHT AT A TIME. If you do not have a reservation you may have to move your camp to another unreserved site if staying for more than one night.
Reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-PARK
The maximum length for trailers is 24 feet. The maximum length for motorhomes is 27 feet. Extra vehicles (more than one vehicle) cost 8$ per night. Fees are 35$ per night. Seniors 62 and older are 33$ per night. Maximum 8 people per campsite. Dogs must be on a 6 foot or less leash at all times, picked up after, cannot be left unattended (i.e. left outside the pool complex where dogs are not allowed) must be contained in a tent or vehicle at night and cannot be a noise nuisance or be aggressive to other animals or people or camper will be asked to remove the dog and will not be refunded for their campsite. Campers with dogs off a leash will be cited and asked to leave without a refund. The campground has flush toilets, sinks and quarter operated showers (until July 31st, 2019). Starting August 1, 2019 the showers accept only "tokens" that we provide for the cost of $1.00 each. Campsites have fire pits, bbq grates, picnic tables and potable water is available nearby. There are also showers at the pool available with your pool entrance fee, but they are not private. Carry snow chains and a shovel when visiting the park, as we can have quite a bit of snow at this time of year. The campground kiosk number is 530 694-2248. Please call if you have questions or for information, but reservations cannot be made though this number. Please call before you come to check for unforeseen pool closures. The pool number is 530 694-2249.
Grover Hot Springs State Park is located on the east side of the Sierra at the edge of the Great Basin Province, characterized by open pine forest, and sagebrush and meadows. The park has a pool complex with a hot pool and a swimming pool hot springs, a campground, picnic area and hiking trails.
A full range of seasons and weather offer the visitor the opportunity to experience a variety of conditions, from major blizzards to dry scorchers, from warm clear nights to intense, blasting thunderstorms. Winds of great speeds are capable of whipping through the park causing damage during any month of the year. Pristine clear, warm days can be followed by cold stormy nights.
Proper preparation for the full range of potential conditions can make a visit to the park not only safe and warm but also dry and comfortable.
Located four miles west of Markleeville, at the end of Hot Springs Road, the park is in an alpine meadow and pine forest at 5,900 feet surrounded by peaks that just top 10,000 feet.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing
The temperature can vary greatly over the course of a year and even during the course of a month.
Winter months generally fall into three types of weather patterns.
Clear and very cold: -5 to 20 degrees F.
Light to very heavy snow storms: 22 to 34 degrees F.
Sleet and rain at higher temperatures and clear or partly cloudy and rather warm: 35 to 50 degrees F.
There may be one to four feet of snow on the ground.
Late Spring and early Summer are the best weather months with very clear skies and warm to hot days, 66 to 95 degrees F., with cool to cold nights 24 to 45 degrees F.
Later Summer features very warm mornings, 68 to 83 degrees F., with afternoon thunder storms and comfortable to slightly cool evenings, 31 to 45 degrees F.
Fall is progressively cooling with mildly warm days, 45 to 77 degrees F., and freezing nights 20 to 36 degrees F. and increasing storm activity towards winter.
Early Fall storms are can be rain, turning to or snow later in the year.
Food Storage Locker Information
Metal bear-resistant food lockers are provided in each campsite. All food, beverages, and toiletries are required by law to be stored in the provided food lockers when not being actively used or transported. Violators are subject to confiscation of food and/or citation. Please remember that a fed bear is a dead bear. For more information please read the on-line pamphlet "American Black Bears in California State Parks" at the following link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/510/files/cablackbear_web_2010.pdf.
Why are the Hot Springs Green?
The main reason for the color is the mineral deposits on the bottom of the pool. These mineral deposits are laid down on the surface of the paint by an oxidation reaction between the mineral salts in the water and the sanitizing agent (Bromine) used.
When the pool is viewed from some distance, rather than from directly overhead, the light that is reflected from the bottom loses certain wavelengths that are absorbed by the various color patterns on the bottom. The remaining light waves then pass back up through the water and are reflected at the surface. This reflected light is in the yellow-green wavelengths of the spectrum.
Hot Spring Prices
Prices for hot spring pool use are $10 per adult and $5 per child. We accept cash, checks (with I.D.), and credit cards.
Hot Spring Pool Rules
In order to provide for a safe and enjoyable experience for our visitors at the hot springs pools these common rules are if effect:
- -- No running or diving.
- -- No smoking, including e-cigarettes ("vaping"), inside the pool complex.
- -- No food or beverages, other than plain water allowed inside facility.
- -- Swimwear or cutoffs are required (no underwear, street clothes or nudity).
- -- Children under 12 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of children under 16 years of age must have at least one adult supervisor per 5 children.
- -- No person shall play loud or rough games and/or use radios or tape/CD players with external speakers.
- -- For safety reasons, flotation toys, such as water wings, are not permitted.
- -- Children ages 6 and under may wear a properly fitting United States Coast Guard approved Type II or Type III life jacket, under the immediate supervision of an adult.
- -- If there is a waiting line to enter pools:
- -- Holding places in line is not permitted.
- -- Line cutting is not permitted.
- -- All members of your group must wait in line.
- -- If you leave the line, you must re-enter at the back of the line.
When are the Hot Springs Closed?
The pool complex is generally open every day from June through August. From September through May the pool hours and days of operation vary. Please call ahead for current operating hours (530) 694-2249 – this may save you an unnecessary trip.
The pools are closed for facility and pool maintenance during two weeks in September each year. Please call the park for closure dates.
The pool complex is also closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day.
Closed on Wednesdays in the off-season. Call for current operating hours.
Finally the pools must close during nearby thunderstorms due to the possibility of lightning striking the water. Thunderstorms usually occur during the afternoon hours in the summer months of July and August. If thunderstorms are predicted by the National Weather Service for the Northern Sierra Nevada, then Grover may be affected.
During the winter, when snow is covering the ground, the pool complex will usually remain open. It may be closed during severe snow storms, and high accumulations of snow on the roads. The roads are generally plowed during the winter, but always carry snow chains and a shovel when traveling in the Sierras during the winter. Contact a weather service and Caltrans for conditions before departing.
Grover Hot Springs State Park is treasured for its beautiful alpine setting and alleged restorative and refreshing natural hot springs. For more than 100 years nature lovers have been drawn to the springs to bask in the warm mineral waters and absorb the pleasant views of the tranquil peaks surrounding the hot springs meadow.
(Photograph by Mike Fuller)


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Previous Post from Friday, 08 February 2013
Hello friends and family,
It's always a great pleasure to update you with what the Lord is doing in our pursuit of Him. God has been very gracious to us at Give Hope Ministries, as we have been seeking Him to meet the needs of the children we are serving in the orphanage school in Busia, Uganda. As the new year begins, we thank God for His faithfulness and grace as He journeyed with me from Minnesota to Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, back to Colorado, and on to Wyoming. I have been continually blessed on this trip to be surrounded by great men and women of faith and generosity.
One of the many gifts we are celebrating right now is that Give Hope Ministries was granted Tax Exempt status from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on November 21, 2012. This means contributions made after this date are deductible on your 2012 US Tax returns!
During my time in Minnesota and Idaho, I had the opportunity to share the message of Give Hope Ministries with brothers and sisters at several churches. Then, in Oklahoma, I got to take a long car ride with my host who is a great man of God. Listening to his thoughts about the Kingdom was incredibly encouraging to me. In Colorado, I had the opportunity to ski for the first time with my host family and enjoyed God's beauty in a new way. In Santa Fe I was even able to meet with some of my classmates from Moody Bible Institute. It brought such joy as we laughed and reminded each other about the goodness of the Lord. This season has been refreshing to my soul.
Throughout the Christmas season, as we were remembering our Saviour's birth and exchanging gifts, Give Hope Ministries was continually blessed by the generosity of our donors. God has kept on surprising us with His amazing grace here at Give Hope Ministries as we have been seeking Him and working to reach out to the needy kids.
God continues to be very gracious to us through the overwhelming gifts of friendship that we enjoy with you our partners. He meets all our needs according to His riches in glory! We deeply thank you once again for your prayers and donations, for that is what has sustained us as a ministry and we continue to depend on your support.
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Ally and Andrew's November wedding was one of my all-time favorites...so vibrant with many personal details and beautiful design! Everything from Ally's GORGEOUS long-sleeved dress, stunning allover floral, sweet puppies, the ladies getting ready flannels and so much more - they style and details were all so perfect. Ally and her gals started their morning in the loft bridal suite while the guys enjoyed their time at Roundhouse Brewery. Their ceremony in Luminary Fern was filled with family, friends and an epic floral installation - so amazing! After the ceremony guests headed over to NP for an evening filled with fantastic food, music and overall great company. It was a photographers dream - always so much beautiful natural light enhanced in the evening by the glow of the chandeliers and candles. The day ran so smoothly with full planning, design and decor by Kate Kuepers of Bloom Designs. [Slideshow with more images at bottom of post as well!]
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Thomas Wara
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Thomas brings with him a wealth of industry experience, having worked in finance and technical recruitment for more than a decade.
His background stems from information technology and mechanical services, working with some of Australasia's top-tier organisations.
Thomas has worked in both an internal and external capacity but his passion lies in external recruitment with a focus on technical services. Thomas joined Titan Recruitment to further enhance his status as a leading specialist within EI&C. Thomas recruits across the following areas:
- Electrical Engineers / Design Engineers
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text: On March 7th, 2017 the American Library in Paris hosted an evening about food with guests Kristen Beddard, Jessie Kanelos Weiner and myself. We spoke about local produce and how Paris is changing when it comes to eating locally and in season. The discussion was graciously moderated by food writer Alexander Lobrano. This podcast is a live recording of the event, beginning with ALP's own Grant Rosenberg who was kind enough to coordinate the event and introduce us to a full audience.


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News - Registration Now Open for "Intro to Block Printing"
Hey folks - In case you missed my recent newsletter or perhaps you're not a subscriber (you should be!) in either case, I wanted to let you all know that registration is now open for my "Intro to Block Printing" workshop on February 3rd.
Grab a friend (or two) for a fun afternoon 'cause you know - you don't really want to do more laundry or any of those other household chores (those things will always be there)
How often are you able to spend a fun 3 hours learning a new craft....with a glass of wine and a few snacks to boot! Plus each participant leaves with their own newly designed and printed Valentines Day cards.
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Casanda Anderson
Senior Reporter
The very first edition of Cuisine with Casanda is a recipe for a famous China dish, pork tenderloin with green onions. Here is a list of ingredients and the procedure that will assist you in bringing this dish to life.
1 pound pork tenderloin Ingredients for the sauce:
3 garlic cloves minced (optional) 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon corn starch 4 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons cooking oil black pepper
1. Slice pork into quarter size pieces.
2. Pound meat to tenderize.
3. In a skillet, add pork, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar and corn starch.
4. Brown the pork on both sides.
5. In a bowl, mix ingredients for the sauce.
6. Add sauce mixture to pork.
7. Let cook until pork is done.
This dish can be served with rice, noodles or by itself. Chicken can be substituted for pork. Happy Eating!