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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Review: Paper Valentine
Brenna Yovanoff
Paranormal-ish Young Adult
368 pages
Available January 8th
Received from publisher for review
THE STORY (from Goodreads)
The city of Ludlow is gripped by the hottest July on record. The asphalt is melting, the birds are dying, petty crime is on the rise, and someone in Hannah Wagnor's peaceful suburban community is killing girls.
For Hannah, the summer is a complicated one. Her best friend Lillian died six months ago, and Hannah just wants her life to go back to normal. But how can things be normal when Lillian's ghost is haunting her bedroom, pushing her to investigate the mysterious string of murders? Hannah's just trying to understand why her friend self-destructed, and where she fits now that Lillian isn't there to save her a place among the social elite. And she must stop thinking about Finny Boone, the big, enigmatic delinquent whose main hobbies seem to include petty larceny and surprising acts of kindness.
With the entire city in a panic, Hannah soon finds herself drawn into a world of ghost girls and horrifying secrets. She realizes that only by confronting the Valentine Killer will she be able move on with her life—and it's up to her to put together the pieces before he strikes again.
Paper Valentine is a story that from the synopsis sounds like it's going to be a creepy little murder mystery, and though a serial killer does leave his mark on the pages, what we find is a more character-driven story than initially expected. It bears mentioning however that Ms. Yovanoff's approach to strong characterization is slightly different in nature – rather than taking a chisel in hand and shaping Hannah and Finny from her mind's eye for us she instead gives us a solid block of marble and a rough sketch for reference, and then turns the tools over to us. We're able to see what she's started, with hints of who these characters are placed carefully and with purpose, but ultimately we're given the opportunity to read into everything that's left unsaid, drawing our own conclusions and ultimately having a hand in the crafting of our relationship with them.
Hannah is not a young woman we know all that well by the end of the story, but what we do know of her is intimate and poignant, and in the end, far more perfect than an in-depth character study would have been in this case. In the beginning Hannah is lacking in substance and transparent to our eyes, not because substance isn't there, but rather because we haven't yet been granted access to it. Slowly over the course of the story we learn about Hannah as she learns about herself, the focus of the story more on the person she was when best friend Lillian was alive versus the person she is now after her death, and we both struggle to determine if there is truly a difference between the two or if the real Hannah has been present all along.
Hannah's relationship with Finny is a bit like watching one of those shows on the Discovery Channel about how something is made, knowing that if we just watch closely enough, we'll walk away from this story a bit richer, privileged to have been exposed to something fascinating. Superficially, Finny and Hannah's romance seems extraordinarily quiet and a bit slow, their time together categorized by long silences not a result of sexual tension, but rather because neither quite has a firm grasp on who they are as individuals given they've both been defined by people and factors outside themselves for so long, and before they can fully relate to someone else, they must first figure out how to relate to themselves. Despite the fact that not much is said between them, they communicate beautifully, using the moments in between words to say what the other most needs to hear.
Overall, Paper Valentine is a bit of an unexpected read; those looking for a murder mystery could easily breeze through this book and find a satisfying if not completely unique story, but they would be missing out on what elevates this book from typical to special. This is a story where part of the experience is analyzing all that's not printed on the pages, spending long minutes after reading thinking over every action and thought to see what other meanings we can decipher when we look at the negative space instead of the positive.
Rating: 4/5
58 comments:
Jenny - I love that marble block analogy for the characterization in the novel. How do you come up with that stuff? Heh, brilliant. I'm all for satisfying murder mysteries! But I can't say I will be making it a priority if it's not a particularly special read. Still, I would like to try out Brenna Yovanoff's writing sometime!ReplyDeleteReplies
I don't know Aylee, sometimes ridiculous things pop into my head and I just hope they make sense to other people when I put them down on paper ;-) It's kind of 50/50 as to whether I'm successful, I'm glad I was in this case!Delete
Ah this relation sounds wonderful! But I must admit I wasn't really intruiged by this book until now. and then you make is sound so wonderful!ReplyDeleteReplies
I think this book is going to get a wide variety of reactions - those expecting a murder mystery will likely be a bit disappointed since that takes a back seat to Hannah as she's figuring some things out about herself. I really enjoyed it though!Delete
Glad you enjoyed it! I was really disappointed by this one because I was expecting more murders and mystery rather than romance. I definitely want to check out Brenna's other books, though.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, I think a lot of people will have that reaction! I kind of liked that it was a bit more introspective on Hannah's part though, thinking about her stuck with me longer than thinking about the serial killer. It definitely threw me off a bit at first though, so I more than understand your reaction!Delete
I am not sure what to make of it, and I do think it could be worth readingReplyDelete
Sweet heavens, Jenny, you're giving me an inferiority complex! I am in awe of yur reviewing skills.ReplyDelete
I adore Brenna Yovanoff, her writing is always so gorgeous and atmospheric and if she were a guy, I'd probably ask her to marry me. The Space Between is one of my all-time favorites and I have a feeling this one will be too.
Loved the analogy, btw, and the review!Replies
NO INFERIORITY COMPLEXES MAJA! I adore your reviews! I hope you like this one, I just loved how she didn't really tell us all that much about the characters, yet by the end I felt fully connected to them. It's like she puts a thread of connection out there for you and then you just have to decide whether or not you're going to grave on to it and complete the circuit or not:)Delete
This is a lovely review, Jenny; you have such a beautiful way with words. I first heard of Paper Valentine today and became very interested in this story, so it was great to read your review. Due to your insight, I am still planning on picking up a copy of Paper Valentine when it is released.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much Olivia! I hope you do give it a try, just be prepared for the serial killer aspect to be minor.Delete
Sounds excellent.ReplyDeleteReplies
I thought it was Juju!Delete
Oh I've had my eye on this book for sometime and so I'm so glad that it provides so much more than a murder mystery book. I have yet to pick up a book by Yovanoff, but the way your review has described her work I can't wait to pick this one up! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I think her style of writing is not going to be for everyone. Her stories tend to be a bit slower - but I like that because it gives me time to think about what's happening:)Delete
I have been seeing this book and I wondered how it was. Thanks for the great review.ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad the review gave you a little insight!Delete
It bears mentioning however that Ms. Yovanoff's approach to strong characterization is slightly different in nature – rather than taking a chisel in hand and shaping Hannah and Finny from her mind's eye for us she instead gives us a solid block of marble and a rough sketch for reference, and then turns the tools over to us. - WHAT???? Jenny! Your writing should not me limited to writing reviews. Girl, you must pick that pen up and start writing a book of your own. I'd loooove to read it! Your writing style is a mix of Laini Taylor and *I really hope I'm not disappointing you with this* Jane Austen:) And I completely adore both of these authors!ReplyDelete
As for the book, I'm so excited for this one and your review just got me all the more anxious. I love the cover. I love the synopsis. I love the concept. I really hope I'll end up loving this book as well:)Replies
THANK YOU SIIRI!!! *dies of happiness* That's an astounding compliment:) I have no plans to write a book as of right now, I'm content to read and write reviews, but if I ever do, I'll be sure and send it your way:)Delete
Interesting. I think I also thought that this was a murder mystery type novel, but knowing it's more character-driven makes me a bit more inclined to give it a go.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the review, Jenny! I wasn't too sure about this one, but you've given me a much clearer picture.Replies
Yay, I'm glad! I hope you give it a try Irish:)Delete
Great review. I am definitely reading this book! Thanks.ReplyDeleteReplies
Woo hoo! *fingers crossed you like it*Delete
I am INTRIGUED by this book, Jenny. I love a good mystery and your description of the characterization makes me curious to see it for myself.ReplyDeleteReplies
I really liked the quiet tone of this book, I couldn't help but think about the characters as I waited for a new development in the case:)Delete
I probably would have been one of those who breezed through the book, looking for the mystery because I would have picked it up with preconceived notions. But now when I pick it up, I'll be ready!ReplyDeleteReplies
There were a few times when I was all "shouldn't something new in the case be happening?" But once I reached the end and looked back, I really liked that she wrote it the way she did:)Delete
How do you write these reviews?? OMG...you are so talented Jenny!! That said...I love the idea thhat there is more introspection and character building than murder.ReplyDeleteReplies
*blushes* Thank you so much Melissa! I was really pleased with Hannah's introspection in this book, it was more interesting than the case for me.Delete
Oh I was so curious about this one and now I want it. I do like a good murder mystery and I also know I could sell my mom on it (I'm determined to get her to do a lot of reading... *evil laugh*). Plus, I like the author's writing. Double win.ReplyDelete
Btw, I LOVE what you said about the negative space. Can I hug your writing ability??Replies
Yes, yes you can. It will hug you back ;-) AND YAY MOM! Sell her Melissa, sell her! That sounded awkward, but I think you know what I mean:)Delete
Well I am ticked that I got turned down for this one. Lame! I really want to check out this author. I loved that analogy in there about how the relationship was like watching the Discovery channel's How it is Made...I am a nerd but I always stop and am fascinated by that show. I always love the complex books that make you think. Sigh guess I will just have to wait and buy this one. Shakes fist...ahh well I needed another ARC like I need another hole in the head....hey you know I should consider getting my nose pierced....ha ha jk....ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm a nerd too and as much as I think I should find that show boring, I get addicted to it whenever it's on. I need to know how they make Twizzlers or rocking horses, or hammers. I can't explain it, but I need to know!Delete
Aaaa! I have this! I just skimmed your last paragraph and your rating, b/c I don't want to know yet. I'll be reading this soon! : )ReplyDeleteReplies
Ooo can't wait to see what you think Pam!Delete
This is such a well written review, Jenny! Paper Valentine sounds like so much more than just a mystery. It's been so long since I've read a good mystery...one that I could really analyze. If the serial killer piece isn't a major focus (that kind of thing freaks me out!), then I am definitely going to have to read it! I will be adding this one to my TBR list.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Christina! And the murder mystery is not the main focus, it's more about Hannah and who she and how her best friends life and death have affected her. The murders are more a backdrop for her personal growth, which sounds weird, but I thought it worked really well:)Delete
Oh, this one sounds deliciously creepy! I can't wait to read it for myself!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hope you give it a try Natalie!Delete
Great review, Jenny! The Replacement didn't work for me, but this one sounds so much more up my street. Looking forward to it!ReplyDeleteReplies
I had some trouble with The Replacement as well, but I liked this one much better:)Delete
I REALLY need to pick up a book by this author already! I've heard so many good things about her previous books and this one has been getting so much hype too, so I'm thrilled you loved it! I'm off to add this to my list of Brenna's novels to read! ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Of the two I've read of hers, this one was the more successful one. She's got a very distinct style to her books that won't work for everyone, but in this case everything came together perfectly for me:)Delete
This sounds like a very intriguing story. I've never heard of the book or author before but I've been getting into mysteries more and more so I'll definitely be adding this to my TBR.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope you give this book a try, it was much more than I expected it to be:)Delete
This book has been hyped up to the max, but I think your review is the first that I've actually read about Paper Valentine! I'm so so glad you enjoyed this book, Jenny. The character development sounds really powerful in this particular story. I can't wait to read about Hannah and Finny's subtle romantic relationship! BEAUTIFUL review, Jenny!ReplyDeleteReplies
I loved Finny and Hannah, but it's funny because not that much really happens between them. It's hard to explain, but for all that they don't interact that often in the story, I still felt like plenty was said you know?Delete
I'm glad you liked it because I pre-ordered this book based on the cover... I am weak like that. ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm weak like that too Kate, there's no shame ;-)Delete
Do you think the fact that there are long silences between the characters - that they're not sure who they are as individuals is purposeful on the author's part or more that the author hasn't fully figured out their characters?ReplyDeleteReplies
No, I think she had an idea of who she wanted them to be but left enough open for us to figure out if we agree with her:) I think if she hadn't figured them out, the whole story would have been a mess!Delete
I have wanted to read this just because I have loved her other books. She really is a talented writer. I wasn't exactly sure what to think of this one though and your description of the characters has me very curious. She's coming here for a signing in Feb., I believe so maybe I'll pick this one up then. She sure hits the jackpot for covers, that's for sure!ReplyDeleteReplies
Lucky you! I would love to meet her:) I hope you like this one as much as I did Candace!Delete
I actually haven't read any of Yovanoff's but they have such interesting covers that I can't help but love. I love that you're able to learn more about the characters as they learn more about themselves. I don't know if you've read any of her other books, Jenny, so would you suggest starting with this one?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM
I've been hearing some interesting things about this book and I'm much more intrigued by it now that I've read your reviews. (I really need to stop reading them because they are way too convincing, Jenny!)ReplyDelete
I really like that the book is character-driven and it seems like the main character is very interesting. It's good to know that Paper Valentine is more than just a murder mystery.
Thank you for the beautiful review, Jenny! :)
As always, you have dumbfounded me with your exquisitely written review, Jenny. :) Paper Valentine is a book I anticipate (the premise = perfection and I've heard that the author's writing is one to envy) so your four star rating is a definite plus sign. I quite enjoy a good unexpected murder mystery and character-driven plots, too. I'm so thrilled you were a fan of this one, Jenny! Have you read the author's other novels?ReplyDelete
I am so curious now, I've been in a darker, mystery kinda mood lately..and this is more than i expected!ReplyDelete


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a surprise visitorThursday, September 10, 2009
I tried to get over here all day yesterday. To share some knitting. And the last couple of "cookie of the weeks". However, instead I found myself keeping watch on this:
You see, in my eyes, there was a ferocious beast under the towel, under the laundry basket. A heavy (needlepoint) brick made sure that he couldn't escape. But, I didn't trust that and spent the next few hours checking in on it to make sure there was no way he could get out.
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Once I had a friend of your ferocious beast in my kitchen. The way I behaved you would have thought it was ten times bigger than me.ReplyDelete
But the little guy looks so cute!ReplyDelete
We have a surprise visitor too...he's eating all the peanut butter off our traps...smart little bugger.ReplyDelete
In my parents 150+ year old farm house they're just a constant visitor we constantly evict. My parents don't have a cat or dog anymore so the critters are braver.ReplyDelete
I'm surprised it didn't just get out the laundry basket vent holes, mice can squeak through a hold the size of a pencil. Not sure how they do it, but I've seen it so I believe now. lol
Aw, how cute! I'm happy you released him. Last year I kept finding tiny butterball mice in my office and wanted to keep them as friends until they ate my lollipop...ReplyDelete
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i am not a fan of rodents. not one bit. that needlepoint brick, however, i could get behind that. awesome.ReplyDelete
Oh he's so cute... if he came to my house he'd be eaten before I got a chance to set him free.ReplyDelete
you are fearless. you are. good job at keeping the house safe. i had to capture a snake out of the basement...I caught it in a trashcan. you did good girl. real good.ReplyDelete
just say no to rodents...especially in the house! I hope you were knitting and watching the beast. love your brick!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh: your hubby let the thing GO????? When you live on a poultry farm like we do, and have had HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of them crawling over your feet (totally making a girl go insane) during cleanout, these are NOT cute! Or try pulling out an auger and finding a rat kabob of about 7 RATS~BIG! (making the whole crew fall over in laughter and grossing out) Fun stuff let me tell ya! Have a mice day :)) ~JanReplyDelete
Oh no! He (or she) is soooo sweet!! ;o)ReplyDelete
I can't believe that I am saying this, but that little guy is rather cute. :)ReplyDelete
Yes, it is true you will likely see him again. So totally cute, but SO FREAKING SCARY when they jump out at you and you're not expecting it, eh? Ferocious beast indeed!
Speaking of ferocious beasts - you are welcome to borrow my dogs. They are most efficient at capturing mice and dropping them at your feet. :D
We used to have 17 pet mice when I was a kid. (you see one of the first ones was a mama and we didn't know it! heh.) Unfortunately my sister squashed one on the babies. oops! but all around good pets.ReplyDelete
We had a cat, but all he would do was tip over the aquarium we kept them in and watch them run around our basement. Peanut butter encircled by packing tape really does work to catch mice BTW!
I am not a big fan of mice! Love the look of your needlepointed brick though - what a brilliant idea.ReplyDelete
SO cute!ReplyDelete
I spent the last year working as a librarian at the University of Chicago. In that capacity I spent a lot of time in the storage basement, where they keep old unpopular manuscripts. The place was full of giant rats and cockroaches. If only there'd been cute little meeces!
Aw, poor little guy. He probably has a family somewhere in the neighborhood/yard. Here's hoping he takes a long trip far away from your basement. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh my, little beasts, I suppose we will start seeing one here and there as the cold weather sets in, we are surrounded by 120 acres of farmland... nowhere else for the field mice to go to get warm but my cozy house, sigh, the cats can hardly keep up, ew...ReplyDelete
Now how did you get that guy to pose so nicely, not that I've ever attempted to get photographic evidence of any intruding ferocious beasts, nor do I actually plan on it, but he looks like a natural little nature model!
Why do somethings so cute have to leave droppings in houses?!
Never mind, on to the knitting! and cookies- we want to see cookies!
i hate beady eyed anything...i probably would have moved out!ReplyDelete
Ugh. I do NOT like those things, and they sure like my attack!ReplyDelete
I'm impressed you had the speed to trap him. They do carry disease and they breed at an amazing speed. Cats are the best thing for taking care of these critters.ReplyDelete
Your method of mouse containment is very good. I find laundry baskets have a wide repertoire of uses - believe it or not, we use ours for containing stray cats before we take them to the vet to get all fixed up!ReplyDelete
much much much too cute.ReplyDelete
I love the creative mouse trap!ReplyDelete
Glad to see someone using a needlepoint brick in this way, I have been ridiculed by my husband for having such a 'useless' object!ReplyDelete
Cute story!ReplyDelete
I've been reading your post for a year but have never posted. Love your pictures and especially your gorgeous knitting. Bravo!
Now PLEASE tell me what you do with a needlpoint brick.
What a cute little "monster"! I'm sure he'll be pushing his luck if he ends up in your basement!ReplyDelete
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Join us after the film for a discussion with NHMU Research Curator Dr. William Newmark about surprising recent research on the impact and role of wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Budget plan creates winners and losersGARRY RAYNO
June 22. 2013 8:16PM
The budget battle ended when House and Senate negotiators signed their agreement to spend about $10.7 billion over the next two years, of which $2.8 billion would be from state general funds.
This is the first budget plan in some time that received bipartisan support, as both political leaders in the House and Senate have said they will be voting for the compromise budget on Wednesday.
But like any budget that involves compromise, there are winners and losers.
A good example is the Department of Health and Human Services. The beleaguered mental health system will receive a $28 million boost if the plan gets final approval; the developmentally disabled wait-list for services will be eliminated; and much of the Children in Need of Services (CHINS) program will be reinstated.
However, Commissioner Nick Toumpas will have to find $7 million in reductions across his department and $9 million more to repay the federal government for misusing Medicaid dollars in 2004.
For state employees, the news is a little better than it might have been, but 200 to 350 layoffs are not pretty.
The Senate had proposed a $50 million reduction in personnel costs - which would have meant between 500 and 700 layoffs - but in the final budget, the number was reduced to $25 million.
But budget writers included $17 million in state general funds and $34 million in total funds to give state employees their first pay raise in five years. Yet the state's largest union voted last week to turn down the contract because of health insurance deductibles and changes in sick leave policy.
And then there is Gov. Maggie Hassan, who will see a budget very similar to the one she proposed in February return to her desk to sign, but it will not include $80 million in gambling licensing revenues nor a $40 million tobacco tax increase she wanted.
The Medicaid expansion she and the House backed is not in the budget, but there is a path to expansion.
There are some clear winners in this budget plan, and perhaps the biggest are the New Hampshire Community College System and the University System of New Hampshire, which combined would receive $100 million more state aid than they did last biennium.
The additional money is intended to keep tuitions at current levels, which are among the highest in the country.
And state college students will be able to reapply to the UNIQUE scholarship program, which was suspended for the last two budgets when the money was used in other places.
The second-biggest winner will be hospitals, particularly the larger ones, which will again receive state help with uncompensated care - the services they provide to people who do not pay their bills. Two years ago, lawmakers ended the program for the larger hospitals while retaining it for the small critical access hospitals.
Both the House and the Senate increased state aid to hospitals, but the Senate put $20 million of general fund money into the program, which will be matched by federal money. Under the House plan, hospitals had to pay more Medicaid Enhancement Tax to receive the federal matching funds.
The compromise used the Senate plan.
The New Hampshire State Police agency will grow with 10 new officers in the compromise budget. Also there will be money to hire civilians to free up five troopers who now do indirect law enforcement work. The increases will allow for more coverage in spotty areas, including the North Country, and a bigger presence in the southern half of the state.
Charter schools are also winners, with $3.4 million for four new charter schools and the end of a moratorium on applications.
Schools districts - about 58 including Dover - whose growth in enrollment tops 5 percent, are also winners in the new budget. The current formula for education aid allows additional money for schools whose enrollments grow up to 5 percent, but the budget raises that to 8 percent, which will provide the growing districts with about $3 million more in state aid.
Small businesses are also winners because they will be able to take business tax credits that Hassan and the House wanted delayed.
Also, conservationists will be pleased to know the new budget fully funds the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program at $8 million.
Tri-County Community Action Program will receive $1 million to help the organization back on its feet financially, along with a $250,000 no-interest line of credit.
And new Attorney General Joe Foster will not have to find $250,000 in his budget to send to towns in the Merrimack River and Connecticut River watersheds in lieu of Massachusetts' payment for lost property due to flood control areas.
Perhaps the biggest losers in the compromise budget are gaming interests that believed they had a real shot this year at finally seeing the House approve casino gambling in New Hampshire. That was not to be.
Gaming interests will have to wait until next year after a dormant gaming commission - given the money to investigate the regulatory scheme necessary for expanded gambling - makes recommendations.
Another loser in the budget is the Interstate 93 expansion project, which will run out of money early next year unless lawmakers take quick action. The 12 cent gas tax hike the House approved but the Senate killed did not rear its head during budget negotiations.
Smaller state highways will not see major improvements, nor will the number of red-listed bridges decrease.
Money for renewable energy projects was the incredible shrinking kid in the compromise budget, as lawmakers raided the renewable energy fund for $16 million to help balance the budget.
The Fish and Game Department did not receive any general fund help for rescues, which are now paid out of the money sportsmen hand over for licenses.
The needy high school robotics teams that compete in the FIRST competition will not receive any state help the next two years. Budget writers could not find the $200,000 needed to fund the program.
And finally, Merrimack residents will have to continue to pay tolls to get on or off the F.E. Everett Turnpike at the town's three exits. Senate President Peter Bragdon was unable to persuade House members to eliminate one of the tolls.
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Medicaid Expansion: Gov. Hassan and the House hung their budget negotiations on Medicaid expansion, and that did not happen.
The best they could do with the reluctant Senate was a study commission that has to report its findings by Oct. 15.
A special session is likely after the commission issues its report. Either Bragdon and House Speaker Terie Norelli will call back lawmakers, or Hassan and the Executive Council will order lawmakers to return.
Chances are Bragdon and Norelli will reach an agreement for a special session because that way they can control the rules, which won't be possible if Hassan orders lawmakers back.
So for the next four-and-a-half months, everyone, including the senators who claimed they needed more time to study the issue, will hear more than they ever wanted to know about Medicaid expansion.
But when the vote comes at the end of the study, it will most likely be for expansion.
The agreement on committee membership allows the Senate president to appoint three member and the House speaker to appoint three members. The governor, House speaker and Senate president each name one person from the general public.
What that means is Democrats will control five appointees and Republicans four.
Is there any question how that vote is going to go?


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August 18. 2013 12:03AM
Former Sen. Bob Smith eyeing 2014 run
By GARRY RAYNO
State House Bureau
Former Sen. Bob Smith will run for U.S. Senate
- Former Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Smith said he is seriously considering another run for the Senate.
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is running for reelection, and Smith said several activists from across the Republican Party's philosophical spectrum have approached him. Smith lives in Florida but has a summer home in Tuftonboro.
"I am giving it serious consideration," Smith said Friday, but "I have not made a final decision. I have not."
He said he expects to make a decision in the next two to three weeks.
Smith served two terms in the U.S. Senate, but was defeated in the 2002 Republican primary by former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu.
Sununu, who lost to Shaheen in 2008, said earlier he does not intend to seek the Republican nomination.
Smith said the biggest issue for him is the country's huge debt, which both parties helped create. He said he is also concerned about a push for national health care, government spying on private citizens and deficit spending.
"We need leadership to try to head that off," Smith said. "I did have a voting record over 18 years of anti-deficit, anti-debt. I lost that battle, but now we need to turn it around before it is too late."
He said while he has been out of politics for 10 years, he does not want to be a "sunshine patriot" and believes he still has something to contribute to the debate.
Smith said he has been meeting with people, including a small gathering Friday evening, to hear what they have to say, pro and con.
"It's not about me," Smith said. "It's about where the country is heading."
Smith served three terms in the U.S. House before running for U.S. Senate in 1994. He also made a run for President in 2000 before abandoning his quest.
Smith considered running for U.S. Senate from Florida several years ago, but did not get into the race.
Several other candidates have said they are interested in the Republican nomination, and one, conservative activist Karen Testerman, has announced she will seek the nomination.
Others exploring a run include state Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, and former state Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Jim Rubens of Etna.
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., has also been mentioned as a possible candidate, often appearing in the Granite State and refusing to rule it out, although he is also considering a run for governor of Massachusetts. His family owns a summer home in Rye.


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A survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto, Majdanek and Auschwitz relates her wartime experiences and describes her postwar reunion with her husband, whom she had married in the ghetto at the age of 16. She emphasizes her determination to survive as an act... see more
Survivors' reflections on the effects of their Holocaust experiences upon their lives and those of their children.
Many aspects of the history of the Holocaust in the former Yugoslavia are told through the voices of those who survived it. The program includes excerpts of Jews rescued by Serbs, Croats, and Bosnians; a Serbian non-Jewish rescuer whose husband... see more
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Stuttgart Police Department reports published in the Friday, June 28, edition of the Stuttgart Daily Leader:
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200 block of S. Leslie
SPD Ptl. Jessica McSwain took a report from a man who said someone stole his green and yellow 20-inch Craftsman push mower estimated at $150.
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400 block of E. 22nd
SPD Ptl. Seneca Thornton received a personal phone call about a man on Walmart property who was previously placed on the no trespassing log for the store. He approached the man in the parking lot and advised him he was in violation of the law and placed him under arrest for criminal trespassing.
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SPD Ptl. Jessica McSwain took a report from a woman who said she went to drop off her child at the child's father's apartment. She noticed a television sticking out of the dumpster and went to look at the item and realized it was her television, with a busted screen, along with her clothes. She said she had gotten into an argument earlier in the day with the man. The television was estimated at $1,000 and her clothes at $250.


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Indiana Jones Adventure Collection, The (US - DVD R1)
Or as Gabe calls it: Indiana Jones and the new theatrical cash-in release...
We're all entirely familiar with the Indiana Jones trilogy, and we know this three-disc re-release is just a cash in aimed at folks excited for the new theatrical release Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I'm sure most of us know a Blu-ray release will be the next step sometime this winter. I won't waste too much time reviewing the movies, and I promise my feelings will not be hurt if you skip over this section of my review.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones' first theatrical adventure is still his best, and Raiders of the Lost Ark is still a quintessential American movie. This isn't something future generations are going to revisit with a particularly critical eye, and come back telling all us old folks we were wrong about. The film's imagery has be indelibly etched in the minds of everyone that's seen it, ensuring that we never look at a particularly round boulder, cobra snake, bull whip, fedora, or date eating monkey the same way ever again.
Raiders balances the scales of homage and original style better then possibly even the Star Wars trilogy. Spielberg fills the screen with iconic images that we now take for granted, especially those of us who first saw the film as children. If one were to stop and contemplate the various booby traps Harrison Ford and Alfred Molina contend with at the beginning of the film we might question the now classic scene. Is there anything in the historical record to say that ancient people set deadly traps around their most prized relics? It doesn't matter, because a much beloved trope is born out of the sequence, in effect becoming its own historical record. Raiders is also one of the only 'golden age' Spielberg films that handles humour as well as action, though, of course, a lot of that credit must go to his actors.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
I know it's a film geek cliché, but I don't really like Temple of Doom. It's not because the film is darker than Raiders, or bloodier (both films are pretty R-rated in my book), or even because Short Round is an unbelievably obnoxious sidekick. Even the casual racism is pretty amusing. Temple of Doom is simply not a magical film. The jokes all fall flat, the plot is contrived even by Indiana Jones standards, and the villains and supporting characters are thinly sketched, especially when compared to the colourful rogues of the first instalment. My number one complaint is the matter of Kate Capshaw's annoying performance, which is made only more inadequate when watched back to back with Karen Allen's pitch perfect portrayal of Marion Ravenwood. I understand that this wasn't entirely Capshaw's fault, and I know she gets a lot of flack, but it's still a terrible character.
Temple of Doom also transpires so far outside the world of the other two films it often seems entirely unrelated. I understand that it's suppose to be a prequel, but Indy's search for 'fortune and glory', despite already having his PhD sort of spits in the face of the character's most intriguing traits. In every other movie (so far) and the television series (if we're counting that as canon), Indiana Jones seeks treasures for archaeological satisfaction, not for the money. Indiana Jones also involves himself in adventures because ht wants to do what's right, not because a bunch of natives have guilted him into it.
There are a few things that still work in the film's favour, namely the action and the colourful sets and photography. After the hours of brown that was Raiders it's nice to see some vibrant hyperrealism. The scenes taking place in the titular temple are fantastic eye-candy. The action set pieces seem to be the only part of the script anyone put any effort into, and they are pretty spectacular, especially the famous mine cart chase (which still stands up to decent scrutiny). If Temple of Doom proves anything, its that even at his worst Steven Spielberg can still direct circles around even the best action directors (some shots in the film are among the most painterly in the director's career), and even before the digital era ILM was a force to contend with. It also proves that finding comedic inspiration in the Faces of Death movies is a bit dubious.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Last Crusade is still a step down from Raiders, but thanks to a healthy dose of maturity and sharply crafted characters the film is in some respects the best step for the character, and a perfect finale for the series (I'm not sure where this next movie can possibly take the character from an emotional standpoint). Though not comparable on a level of artistic achievement with films like Schindler's List and Munich, Last Crusade fits in nicely with Spielberg's more modern output in the mature manner he now treats fantasy/action as seen in films like Minority Report, A.I., and even War of the Worlds (last act misfires included).
When watched back to back with the other two films (this marks the first time I've watched all three in a row like this), the softening of the violence and menace is actually pretty surprising (though the only PG-13 film in the set, it's by far the least gory). Crusade's violence is either played directly for laughs, or for genuine emotional impact, like when Indy's dad is shot. Tonally Spielberg slowly cranks the film's seriousness to ensure the climax holds the emotional impact, but this creates a sort of Catch-22, wherein Last Crusade is the only Indy film to date that drags.
There has been no re-restoration here; these are the exact same discs that were released way back when. Raiders is clean and sharp, but the overall print is a bit dark. To compensate the contrast levels have been pumped a bit too high creating some unfortunate edge enhancement. Things improve once Indy leaves the dimly lit caverns and classrooms, but being the oldest of the trilogy this one does suffer a bit. Skin tones are often this side of too red, but most colours are vibrant without bleeding.
Temple of Doom is overall a noticeable improvement, thanks in no small part to its more lively colour pallet, including lush forest greens, and garish sacrificial pit reds (though skin tones are still a bit too warm). Contrast levels are better, and the whites don't flair out the frame in brighter scenes. Edge enhancement is still an issue, but less obvious. Raiders has one advantage, that of detail. Some scenes are inconsistent and a tiny bit blurred.
Last Crusade, being the newest film in the set, is another step up in quality. Detail levels are noticeably sharper, and though edge enhancement is still present, it's far less distracting. Last Crusade follows the Raiders colour pallet more then that of Doom, so most of the pallet is 'default WWII brown', but the few instances of comic book colouring are bright without much noise or bleeding. Last Crusade also has the deepest black levels of the three films.
These THX certified (new THX trailer, by the way) Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks are pretty ferocious in parts, but suffer a mild case of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly disease, meaning the sound effects sometimes sound unnaturally added during DVD production, not film production. Some the explosions and gunshots are so bassy it's a little laughable, especially considering the films' ages (though I'm mostly looking at the first two). The dialogue is crisp and clear, though some attempts to clean the track have left fluctuations in background noise during speaking. John William's super iconic score sounds just about perfect though, ensuring that every instrument in the orchestra is fully represented and enjoyed.
You might not want to dump that old disc just yet. This new release does have technically new and different extras, but it's almost all been covered better in that awesome three hour documentary that came with the original collection.
The Raiders disc starts a seven-minute 'introduction', which is a kind of super short version of the Raiders section of the original doc, though with a few new interviews mixed in. It's followed by another brief featurette shot on the set of Crystal Skull. Entitled Indy Trilogy: A Crystal Clear Appreciation, it's a collection of short interviews with the cast and crew of the new film. The stars answer simple questions about the first time they saw the films, their favourite episodes and scenes, and so on. The disc concludes with an eight-minute featurette/re-enactment of the special effects behind the 'melting face', a 'Well of Souls' film and storyboard comparison, four still galleries, and a Lego Indiana Jones DVD--Rom demo.
The Doom disc has another introduction (about six minutes), which again encompasses the stuff previously available on that awesome original release doc. As in the case of the doc, the most intriguing thing about this general failure of a film is the fact that Spielberg was never really interested in making the movie, and rather just did what Lucas asked him too. When Spielberg isn't interested in making a movie it always shows ( The Lost World), let's just hope this side of him doesn't rear itself this May.
'The Creepy Crawlies' is a twelve-minute featurette concerning the snake, bug and rat scenes of the original trilogy (what's next, a room of squirming foetuses?). Again, these appear to be new interviews, but the participants said all this stuff on the previous release. A nice addition is a pop-up trivia track. I did learn the real difference between a lizard and a snake. 'Travel with Indy' also carries a pop-up track, and runs down exactly what you'd assume it would—the worldwide locations of the films. It lasts another ten minutes. The disc wraps up with a storyboard comparison of the mine cart chase, some galleries, and the same 'Lego' game demo.
The Last Crusade disc starts with yet another introduction, which revels a whole bunch of how wrong Lucas was and how right Spielberg was, though again, this was on that original documentary. 'Indy's Women Reminisce' is an excerpt from a roundtable discussion with all three of Indy's leading ladies, which the title card says was recorded for the 2003 DVD release (why not attach it to that release?). The roundtable features a little bit of unseen behind the scenes footage, and runs almost ten minutes. The set's final featurette, which actually covers a bit of information that was slightly ignored on the original doc, is entitled 'Indy's Friends and Enemies'. Not surprisingly the characters of Temple of Doom are glazed over because they're so thin. The whole set ends with more storyboards, more still galleries, and another copy of the same 'Lego' demo.
Is it worth re-buying the adventures of Indiana Jones? No. Are the new extras totally bogus? No, not if you don't own the original release. Will there be another release of these films, possibly in high-definition, with even more extras? I don't think you have to be a psychic or a Paramount insider to know the answer to that question. Will Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull be any good? That remains to be seen.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Disc Details
Release Date: 13th May 2008
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Extras: Behind the Scenes Featurettes, Interviews, Stills, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Genre: Action and Adventure
Length: 359 minutes
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This was Bargo's last chance to humanize himself before the 12-member jury decides which sentence — life in prison or execution — to recommend.
Michael Bargo recalled his first memory: fishing with his grandmother, whose line became so tangled she threw the entire pole into the water. "Funniest memory of my life," said Bargo with a smile.
The 21-year-old took the witness stand Friday and told the jury he has a fondness for animals, fishing, nature, and dreams of maybe becoming a park ranger one day.
This was Bargo's last chance to humanize himself before the 12-member jury decides which sentence — life in prison or execution — to recommend.
Earlier this week, the jury found Bargo guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Seath Jackson in April 2011. The penalty phase of the trial started Friday.
The jury eventually will recommend a sentence, and Circuit Judge David Eddy will have final say on the punishment.
As Bargo's testimony continued on Friday, the subject quickly changed to his parents' divorce when he was about 7.
"They'd go from little fights to big fights, stuff would get thrown, names would get called, somebody'd peel out of the driveway in a vehicle, it just escalated," Bargo said.
Bargo's paternal grandmother, Virgie Waller, testified that she once saw a large imprint of Bargo's mother's hand on his skin at least 24 hours after she had hit him. She testified Bargo's mother would hit the boy in the back, legs and shoulders and would "knuckle" him in places where the marks wouldn't show.
Bargo wanted to live with his father, but his mother refused. At one point a psychologist wanted him to receive treatment — right around the time the court was going to allow him to stay with Michael Bargo Sr.
"My mom just wasn't having it," Bargo said, recalling his mother said he was acting out. She asked Michigan juvenile justice officials to place him somewhere else after he was accused of knocking a cellphone out of her hand during a domestic dispute.
"She didn't want me going with my dad so bad that she just told them, just lock me up, and I ended up doing six months in boot camp," he told the jury.
Bargo's mother, Tracey O'Brien of Michigan, has not appeared during her son's murder trial. According to the state, this was at her son's request.
The jury heard a history of both parents drinking, Bargo being suspended and expelled from school, domestic violence, and repeated bad parenting — about which defense attorney Charles Holloman aggressively questioned Bargo's father in an irritated, disgusted tone.
In her opening statement, at the beginning of the penalty phase, Assistant State Attorney Amy Berndt told the 12-member panel the state will present evidence that there are aggravating circumstances about the murder of Seath, 15, that merit a death sentence.
The state is seeking to persuade the jury the murder was cold, calculated and premeditated — an aggravating factor that goes to the nature of the crime itself.
"You already heard evidence in this case, during the guilt phase, of how everybody in this case had a part, they had a role," she said, referencing Bargo's four co-defendants, all of whom are serving life prison sentences.
The state will also seek to prove the crime was heinous, atrocious and cruel — an aggravating factor that goes to how the murder was carried out.
According to the state, Seath was lured to Charlie Ely's Summerfield home, where he was beaten and shot. Then his body was burned in a fire pit and his ashes dumped into a rock quarry.
The state did not present any testimony Friday morning; instead, it chose to wait and respond after the defense presents its case. The proceedings are scheduled to resume Monday morning.
During her opening statement, defense attorney Candace Hawthorne described Bargo's life before the divorce as "Disney-like."
Around the time of the divorce, Bargo was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, and his medication would make him sleepy and lose his appetite. His thoughts later turned to suicide, according to Hawthorne.
"Michael Bargo's abnormal brain affected his ability to control his rage," Hawthorne said.
The jury also heard this from Dr. Joseph Wu, an expert in neurocognitive imaging, who discussed the results of a PET scan done on Bargo to determine brain functioning.
The results showed one area of Bargo's brain as higher-functioning than a normal brain.
"I don't think he has what we call motor seizures. I think that he had what we call partial complex seizure … where he is having basically epilepsy or seizure of his mood, his aggressions, his behavior, that he had periods where he might become depressed, periods where he might start to have hallucinations," the doctor testified.
On cross-examination, Assistant State Attorney Robin Arnold pointed out possible issues with the testing.
She also pointed out the testing on Bargo was done this year when he was 21 — not in 2011, at age 18, when the crime was committed.
After the opening statements the defense tried to call several Summerfield residents as witnesses who could shed light on the feud between Bargo and Seath, including Bargo's grandmother, who was personally threatened by Seath.
But the judge did not allow this testimony, saying it was not relevant to the penalty phase.
Instead, Hawthorne called Bargo's sister, Lauren, and several family friends from Michigan who testified via video.
While none of the witnesses delved into much detail about Bargo's past — despite prodding from the defense — they did paint a picture of a family that struggled through a divorce. They said the divorce left Bargo bitter, holding a grudge, and at times acting out.
"She (their mother) threw a shoe at him one time, that's all I remember," said Lauren Bargo, 14.
At the end of his testimony, Bargo crinkled his face, with voice distressed, and shared his thoughts on possibly being sentenced to death even though he's only lived a short time.
"I... never had a house, never had a car, never been married, never had kids," he told the jury. "You're about to take something from me that I've never even had."
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The Neosho wrestling team wrapped up its final dual of the season on Thursday by whipping the Rolla Bulldogs 70-9 at Springfield Hillcrest High School.
The Neosho wrestling team wrapped up its final dual of the season on Thursday by whipping the Rolla Bulldogs 70-9 at Springfield Hillcrest High School.
The victory finished the Wildcats at 12-1 in duals this season.
As they have most of their opponents this season, the Wildcats dispatched the Bulldogs quickly as Neosho's John Williams pinned Leach from Rolla at 106-pounds to start the fury.
Eight of the Wildcats' 12 victories were by pin, with Williams, Kyler Rea, Dakota McGarrah, Nate Rodriguez, Jason Box, Kyle Hostetter, Chance Branstetter and Addison Derryberry all won in that fashion.
Garrick Fausett, Austin Hailey and Aaron Clardy all received open victories, while Jacob Brock won by major decision over Harmount, 13-2. Toby Friend and Ben Elledge both lost.
"We wrestled well to conclude our dual season," Wildcats coach Jeremy Phillips said. "We still have many little things that we have got to improve upon to finish our season with the results that we are capable of.
"One specific thing that will help us keep the focus in order to do that is better leadership. Our leaders must continue to step up and be a positive voice and example for our team with everything that we do."
On the junior varsity mat, Neosho's Cody Fox won by pin at 285 pounds, Rexi Elwise (170) won by pin, Peter Elwise (152) won by decision 10-3 and Juan Franco (152) won by pin. Jesty Sepety and Chase Kirschner both lost.
The Wildcats are back in action this weekend at the Central Ozark Conference Tournament at Webb City High School.


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Clients blame spending at agency for cuts in service
Two clients of Sound Community Services last week described cutbacks in services over the last three to four years that they said have affected their care, and sharply criticized management practices and questionable spending by the agency's top administrators that they believe may be linked to the service cuts.
The spending practices, recounted in recent articles in The Day, include more than $200,000 in airplane, hotel, meal and other charges on Sound Community Service credit cards issued to Gail Lawson, agency president and chief executive officer; Chief Informatics Officer Christopher "Heath" Bish; and Chief Financial Officer Cindy Kirchhoff. The State Auditors of Public Accounts are reviewing the charge card records and other financial information. In addition, the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has been closely monitoring the nonprofit agency since December.
"How can they justify taking from sick and suffering people?" asked a client who asked to be identified only as Jane S. "I live on a budget, and at the end of the month, I'm going to food pantries, and other clients are going to food pantries. I don't see how these people can go to five-star hotels and gourmet dinners when clients are going to soup kitchens."
A client support fund that used to pay for bus tickets to doctors' appointments, dishes, used furniture and other household items for clients setting up apartments no longer exists, the clients said. While the amounts to pay for these items were relatively small, they said, this support meant a great deal to clients' well-being, they said.
"Now there's a sign on the door that they won't take more clients, yet they have a $10 million budget," said client Ray Freemer, referring to a sign posted at the State Street offices in New London for the past several weeks. "It just makes me lose faith. I would like to see some accountability higher up."
Neither Lawson nor Jane Cable, chairwoman of the agency's Board of Directors, responded to requests for comment. State and federal funds are the main source of the $10 million budget that supports the agency.
Both clients volunteered for interviews with The Day. They were accompanied during the interview by an individual familiar with- but not employed by - the agency and its clients, to ensure the two were comfortable and not feeling pressured.
"I would like to see a deeper commitment to care," said Freemer, a client of the agency since 2006. "They definitely need more prescribers, so we can be seen and monitored more closely. The one I saw last had 190 clients."
Now, he said, he has appointments about once every two months with the doctors who prescribe and monitor the psychiatric medications that help him maintain stability. At one time, it was once every three weeks, a schedule he preferred. It took weeks before he could get an emergency appointment for a bout of severe vomiting that occurred due to a medication reaction, he said.
Three of his friends who are also clients were recently forced to seek care at the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital emergency department because they were unable to get an appointment with a prescriber at Sound. All three were having bad reactions to psychiatric medications, ranging from severe insomnia to extreme fatigue, and became combative in the hospital, he said.
Freemer said he tried unsuccessfully to switch to another agency that provides outpatient mental health care. With more than 700 clients, Sound Community Services is the region's largest provider of outpatient mental health services for adults.
"Even though it's hard to adjust to someone new at Sound, it's even harder to get in somewhere else," he said.
Both he and Jane S. praised the direct care staff they have dealt with over their combined 20 years with the agency, describing them as committed, compassionate and highly skilled. But their effectiveness, the two said, has been undermined by high caseloads, high turnover of counselors, prescribers and other staff, and lack of funds for support programs for clients, a trend they began noticing three to four years ago. In November 400 clients received letters from the agency telling them the agency did not have sufficient prescribers to prescribe and monitor their medications and advising them to seek care elsewhere.
"I got that letter, and I did need some medications," Jane S. said. "I went to my Community Health Center doctor and she didn't know what to do, because she doesn't see me in that capacity."
The woman said she now has an appointment in April with a Sound Community Services prescriber who will be leaving the agency shortly after that.
"Three to four years ago, I would have told anyone - 'Go to Sound. They're there to help you,'" the woman said. "But since then, it's a different story."
The high staff turnover, which a group of former employees blamed on tyrannical management practices in a letter to the board this summer, has been very difficult for clients, the two said.
"They weren't deadbeats who were leaving. They were good people," Jane S. said.
Freemer said it takes him at least six months to develop a trusting relationship with a counselor. In his six years at the agency, he has had seven different counselors, he said. At one time patients would learn of a pending departure in advance and have transition appointments, but now, he said, the agency just sends out letters notifying them to make an appointment with a new counselor.
One of the most recent staff departures was of Toni Vasquez, an employment specialist at Sound for two years. Earlier this month, she announced she was taking a similar job with another agency. Her department received a $212,000 state grant to pay salaries for two full-time and one part-time employee, but for much of her time there, she was its only staff, she said.
In a parting email to her colleagues, Vasquez explained that she decided to end her time with the agency earlier than she had anticipated after she learned about the spending practices of the three top administrators. She said she felt disgusted and resentful, and staff are afraid they will be punished if they speak out.
"For the almost two years I have been with (Sound Community Services) I have given my all and have seen many of you do the same, from completing notes in a timely manner, running from appointments to meetings and then having to pick up other duties as (the agency) became understaffed and under tremendous scrutiny," she wrote in her email.
Now, Vasquez said, she feels she and other staff have been "played like puppets." She and other staff often felt "badgered" by the administration about maximizing billable time with patients on the electronic medical records system, she said.
"We've been understaffed for prescribers and clinicians alike," she said. "Some of them have astronomical case loads. We all knew upper management was taking business trips, but we were completely naive to the whole situation. It's really upsetting everything that's gone on."
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