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By: Ellen Geller Kamaras
That is exactly what our very own Linda Sadacka, the modest, vibrant and big-hearted founder of MOMS on a Mitzvah ("MOMS"), thought of when she arranged for the fifth annual MOMS Challah Bake on November 28th, 2018. Linda created MOMS in 2012 as a grassroots hesed group to help a critically ill child receive life-saving medication. MOMS grew into an organization that initiates life-enhancing, life-extending, and life-saving activities. Projects span from providing food and clothing for those in need, organizing community events, and even arranging medical transfers of patients to top hospitals. Vital services include spiritual support for a refuah shelamain the form of tehillimand berachot campaigns, hafrashat challah, organizing shiurimgiven by respected rabbis, and counter-terrorism education and advocacy.
Each year's extravaganza has a unique theme or recipe. This year's goal and theme was to unite women in this huge mitzvah by baking with their favorite community personalities. The stars/influencers were asked by Linda to walk around the room and mingle with the guests, giving them kneading and baking tips. In the past, there were women on stage leading the Challah Bake. Linda wanted to convey the messagethat Jewish women can become whatever they aspire to be and still display tzniut, modesty. Linda loves uniting women from different facets of the community, and is inspired by their dough preparation and saying berachot together.
The 2018 Challah Bake took place at the Sephardic Community Center. The Center generously hosted the gala. Linda intentionally chose to hold the event in the evening instead of the late morning in order to allow working women to attend, and to encourage mothers of young children to be totally present, so they could avoid rushing through the dough preparation in order to leave in time to drive carpool. Many women also wanted to bring their school-age children to the bake. At the Challah Bake I met a family with three generations represented: the grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter.
The event was not only sold out but was also overbooked! "Calls kept coming in and I tried to make more room," said Linda.
The 2018 Bake was dedicated in memory of Miriam ("Mimi") Chammah, a"h, and Naomi Houllou, a"h, and for a refuah shelemahfor Yehudit bat Miriam. Mimi, a beloved MOMS member, tragically passed away in 2017 at age 28. Baking challah in Mimi's memory was particularly meaningful, as she almost single-handedly organized the second MOMS Challah Bake. Linda described Mimi lovingly, as a personable, authentic, kind, talented, and dedicated person, and a powerhouse to boot, who brought her little girls to hesed missions.
Naomi Houllou, a"h, was also a very young mother with a large family. She was passionately devoted to Yeshiva of Flatbush PTA, Ladies Auxiliary, and numerous hesed efforts in the community. Her husband Avi was one of the Challah Bake sponsors. The family of Yehudit bat Miriam generously donated hundreds of high-quality fabric aprons (instead of disposable ones provided at past events) for the Challah Bake.
MOMS member Golda Bekhar was again the Challah Bake event planner, and was responsible for the beautiful venue, décor, set up, attendee check in, and more. This year's affair included live coverage by @jews_of_ny and a live feed on Instagram by kosher.com, the authority for kosher recipes. The Challah Bake sponsors were: @junees, @mattsmunchies, @wondermillsflour, and Dr. Jack Sadacka's medical office.
Before the event, Linda elatedly told to me that none of the attendees would go away empty-handed. She had arranged for enough sponsored "give aways" for each woman, in addition to the fabric aprons described above. Sponsors also donated the auctioned items, which weredisplayed on beautifully decorated carts. Yours truly received a bright yellow pashmina shawl and a black beaded bracelet, as well as a shiny red bucket with all the ingredients needed to bake six to nine challot, just in time for Hanukah.
Claudia Bildirici (recipe developer, chef, and caterer), microphone in hand, kicked off the Challah Bake, walking around the room and engaging the crowd. She confided, "We all basically use the same recipe to bake challah." Kay Robyn Ashkenazi, a key MOMs member and a food blogger, also addressed the women and delighted them with pointers and personal stories. Large screens allowed women throughout the room to see Claudia and Kay Robyn easily.
The energy in the room was rousing and contagious. Women were chatting, laughing, kneading dough ardently, taking pictures, and having pure fun. Women who had never met, both Ashkenazi and Sephardic, connected and united to bake challah! I spoke with women and young girls who had never baked challah before and with others who bake challah every week. Some had never attended a Challah Bake, while others come every year. Many expressed their gratitude for uniting with friends and family for such a worthy mitzvah. I met local women from Brooklyn as well as those who had traveled from Deal, Queens, and Long Island for this special event.
A woman named Beth was there with two lovely daughters-in-law on each side of her. Two young women in their twenties, high school friends, were at the Center for their first Challah Bake. A lovely young French woman, Sarah R., introduced herself and divulged that she had written to the Lubavitcher Rebbe about finding her naseeb.
I met the recently appointed Civil Court Judge Gina Levy Abadi, who was proud to participate in her first MOMS Challah Bake.
Rebbetzin Violet Chkouri recited the special berachafor the hafrashat challah, the separating of the challah dough. Hafrashat challahis one of the three unique mitzvot assigned to women (the others are lighting the Shabbat candles and taharat hamishpacha). The hafrashatakes place before the dough has been formed into any sort of shape. Many believe that the time before reciting the berachais a fortunate time for personal requests and tefillot.
I walked around the social hall in search of the community's Instagram stars. I was happy to see Michelle Mozes, a new MOMs member who designed the Challah Bake poster. Michelle is a talented artist and young mother who I met several years ago! Rachel Ostroy, owner of Pink Label, was responsible for gathering many of the wonderful items for the auction and gifts for the attendees.
I chatted with Chagit Sofiev Leviev, mother of four and a businesswoman, who told me about the school her father established for his fellow Bukharan Jews in Elmhurst, the Queens Gymnasia. Hisgoal was to make it possible for all Jewish children in New York to attend religious schools instead of public schools. I found and introduced myself to culinary experts Aliza Salem and Emily Massry. I recognized other food stylists and stars, Vanessa Haberman, Sabrina Ovadia, Paulina Ashkenazi, and Gitty, creator of Valour Magazine.
I brought along a close friend, Fran Bast, who had never been to a Challah Bake of this magnitude. Her overall impressions were positive and joyful: "I entered into a large space where all I could see were red dish tubs! The venue was filled with women chatting and putting on aprons and hugging one another.
I was a bit reticent until a woman next to me, Yehudit, immediately became my best friend. The Instagram stars were very funny, giving us simple directions, spicing it up with antidotes, and encouraging comradery. One new aspect for me was the reciting of the prayer of 'taking challah.' A participant led each table in the prayer, often in memory or in honor of someone in their lives. It was moving and uniting at the same time.
So, I carried home this enormous tub with an enormous challah dough ready for Shabbat. The challah was delicious!"
An added bonus for the women was the beautiful voice of singer Nechama Cohen who reached out to Linda to sing at the Bake.
Linda sums up her feelings about being Jewish and baking challah as follows:
"Being Jewish shouldn't be something anyone hides. We should be proud. Maybe it's the ubiquitous appeal of challah that also attracted me to take on the Bake as an annual MOMS event. America developed a little crush on the chosen people. Jews are officially cool. That's the feeling I want our participants to have. For the older generations, being Jewish meant identifying with Israel, remembering the Holocaust, and fighting assimilation and intermarriage. For our generation I'm hoping it means that and taking pride.
When we do events of this nature – bringing 100 people or more together for a quality Jewish experience, I'm hoping to make it a positive unifying experience. My goal is to increase Jewish identity and content and to mainstream Jewish pride by enrichment."
Tizku l'mitzvotdear Linda!
Ellen Geller Kamaras, CPA/MBA, is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach. Ellen helps people find their passion, purpose, and positivity in life and relationships, and conducts personal growth workshops throughout the year. Ellen can be contacted at email@example.com (www.lifecoachellen.com).


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"So there was a division among the people because of Him." John 7:43
He also divided time and history.
Lord, may those of us who believe be undivided in our love for You and each other. And here's a simple poem . . .
Who Is He?
Some said You came from Galilee
and couldn't be the Christ
others said that you spoke words
like no man alive
some said You had a demon
others thought You were divine
I say You are my Jesus
the One who saved my life.

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Social media outlets banned in Turkey
This week the Turkish government banned YouTube. This came less than a week after a similar blackout of Twitter. The government says it has blocked YouTube because of a leaked video of conversations of top government officials which created a "a national security issue." Turkey is just days away from municipal elections which are considered to be a referendum on the government of Prime Minister Erdogan. Demir Demirkan, a member of the music group Painted on Water who is originally from Turkey and Tim Akimoff, WBEZ's digital content editor, join us to discuss the ban. (Photo: AP/Burhan Ozbilici)


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When airlines hit major scheduling turbulence (metaphorically speaking), it can be hard to know where to turn for a comprehensive look at your chances of facing a flight delay or cancellation.
Emergency situations can occur without notice, as proven by incidents like airport computer failures, emergency safety groundings, and even government shutdowns. And airlines and/or government agencies typically issue announcements only about specific flight delays and cancellations, and only individually, and to customers holding a ticket, within hours of the change. This is all to say: It can be hard to get the full picture of what air traffic delays truly look like on a given day beyond waiting until you're at the airport and getting notified.
But there is a little-known service monitoring the state of the skies. Here's the one place you can check all of the live delays across the country.
Misery Map: Tracking Flight Delays in Real Time
Delays and cancellations usually result from weather and other circumstances beyond an airline's control, but looking out the window to see what your likelihood of being delayed isn't always your best bet. Because any sudden delays and cancellations can ruin a vacation, in addition to checking in via app with your airline (so you can receive live updates) you should also check the flight delay website FlightAware. It offers two great tools to help travelers visualize the overall state of the skies.
First, travelers can browse FlightAware's live flight delay statistics, which show how many flights are delayed or canceled for the current day. You can click one specific airline to see how it's doing—here's Southwest, for example—but the broader view provides some helpful context. And if you're lucky enough to find out about widespread flight delays or cancellations before most other travelers do, it's wise to get on the phone with the airline to see if you can get ahead in terms of being rescheduled before seats run out.
For map-appreciating people like myself, the site's aptly named Misery Map displays the data by destination, and overlays a current radar image to show where weather may impact arrivals and departures. Hovering over a destination displays routes that are experiencing delays and highlights routes that are on time.
Tools like this don't eliminate delays from your future travels, but they do help you plan and, hopefully, bring some comfort in knowing you aren't the only one slogging through a disrupted schedule. It's a good idea to bookmark the Misery Map for the next time you're wondering what the chances are you'll see a flight delay.
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Legislators plan busy 2019
By Scott Taylor
Transportation, taxes and family leave will all be hot issues next year when state legislators go back to work.
"When it comes to paid family leave, we are the only industrialized nation that does not have it," State Representative Matt Gray told the crowd at a Metro North Chamber of Commerce breakfast Dec. 11 at the Westminster Recreation Center. "We have reached consensus on folks across the political spectrum that workers should have it. At the State of the Union last year, even President Trump said all workers should have family leave."
The question is how to do it and when.
"The devil is in the details," he said. "How can we create up with a policy that works for workers, but also works businesses?"
That was one of the questions organizers of the breakfast wanted to hear. Worries about employer mandates, like family leave, are one of the chamber's main concerns.
"We have a lot of things to talk about," said Peter Benkowki, vice president of strategy and business development for Lafayette's Good Samaritan Hospital, one of the breakfast's sponsors. "Obviously, health care is important to us. But also transportation infrastructure and education are all items we'll talk about."
The breakfast is an annual event sponsored by the Metro North Chamber of Commerce's Business and Government Affairs committee. That committee develops a list of priorities they hope local legislators will address in the coming year that would improve the state's business environment.
This year, the committee settled on six priorities: Economic growth and employer mandates; energy; transportation; health care; workforce development, education and affordable housing; and public infrastructure.


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As someone who follows U.S. water issues fairly closely, especially those associated with the water-energy "collision" as the Union of Concernced Scientists so aptly calls it, I thought that hydraulic fracturing was a distant concern for those of us who live in Wisconsin. The latest newsletter of the River Alliance of Wisconsin has corrected my error. I knew that hydraulic fracturing, practiced primarily in Colorado and surrounding regions, as well as sections of… Read More
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Those of you who live in arid climates may find this hard to believe, but in the parts of Wisconsin that lie along Lake Michigan, water conservation isn't talked about much. Milwaukee is working hard to be an international water technology hub, supplying innovation to industry around the globe. But at the same time, the city is trying to attract water intensive industry by greatly reducing the price of its water for… Read More


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Anyone have adult ticket spare for Spurs?
Michael Bates posted a topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityMy dad already has train tickets but been let down on away ticket. Anyone with a spare ticket? Will pay full face value.
Team for Bournemouth
Michael Bates replied to Thirsty Lizard's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityKrul Arrons Godfrey Zimmermann Byram Tettey Vrancic Buendia Duda Cantwell Pukki Subs: Farhmann Hanley Lewis Amadou McLean Hernandez Idah
Team for Newcastle (h)...
Michael Bates replied to GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich City. Krul Aarons Godfrey Klose Lewis Amadou Leitner Buendia Cantwell Hernandez Pukki
......................KrulPasslack Hanley Klose Lewis.................Godfrey.......McLean...........TrybullMarshall......................Hernandez...................PukkiI''d rather rest Rhodes and ensure he is fit for the rest of the season. LEWIS however, is an athletic machine and I wouldn''t be surprised if he can slot in comfortably despite lack of pre season minutes. I''m not sure Leitner or Trybull have done enough to show he deserves to start in pre season. However Trybull will add more bite in an away game so he gets the nod. LeitnerBuendiaRhodesSrbenyStiepermannMarshallZimmermannThat also meets the home grown quota i think also? :)
First seven games
Michael Bates replied to CANARYKING's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityGrab 4 wins and we will be in the top 10. Maybe even top 6.
What next for Matthews ?
Michael Bates replied to CANARYKING's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityHe will be our number 2 and tasked with pushing Tim Krul. Play most cups games too I''d expect.
Predicted Lineup for Birmingham
Michael Bates replied to fetchyafathersgun's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityAbsolutely spot on in my eyes. Only potential changes are Lewis not being fit. So id expect Stieperman, passlack or Husband. Unless Max Aarons has impressed? And Rhodes not being fit, so Pukki replaces and in the hole we play Leitner. Adding Thompson in DM pushing Trybull up a little.[quote user="lincsy88"]Doesn''t this just prove we have a better more balanced side than last season with the options we''ve got. I have two opinions on this 3-4-1-2 or 5-3-2 or a 4-3-3 as follows:KrulZimmermann-Hanley-KlosePasslack-Trybull-Leitner-LewisMcCleanRhodes-PukkiorKrulPasslack-Hanley-Klose-LewisLeitner-Trybull-McCleanMarshall-Rhodes-Hernandez[/quote]
U23s 4-0 up at HT
Michael Bates replied to Bill's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityCouldn''t agree any more. Give him the chances as he will play with no fear. The biggest plus is he is physically big for his age also which helps. The fact it was rumoured Mourinho was keeping tabs on him...
Ok.. that didn''t work but a 4-1-4-1 with Pukki and Hernandez being the wide attackers/Wingers
For me I want to see a solid back ''5'' with Godfrey or Trybull protecting the back 4 all game until Tettey is back in contention. And then a flowing forward thinking ''5'' that support Rhodes as much as possible.. Matthews/Loan KeeperPaaslack Hanley Klose Lewis. Godfrey/Trybull. McLean Leitner Hernandez Pukki. Rhodes
complete utility player looking for sunday team
Michael Bates replied to duzza01's topic in Looking for a club or player?Pm me as my team are looking for new players to improve the squad. Preferably players who can play most weekends.
Goal keeper looking for a team
Michael Bates replied to liverpool79's topic in Looking for a club or player?If you''re after a good laugh on a Sunday then PM me. Standard isn''t great at all but a great bunch of lads and looking to get promoted next season from league 3.
Ben Godfrey goal -
Michael Bates replied to norfolkbroadslim's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityCracking goal there, just needs to avoid mistakes like the one that lead to Southend''s goal! His fault for not tracking his marker for the header.
Striker options January
Michael Bates replied to Tommo's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich CityI''d bring Chris Martin back. He is a natural finisher. With the creativity and style of play we play, he would be suited to the ball on the floor. Yet he can also mix it up by holding the ball up. The biggest question is how much he would cost and also whether his attitude is any better than when he was here previously...
Maddison called up to U21's
Michael Bates replied to hogesar's topic in Main Discussion - Norwich City[quote user="Bradwell canary"]From a selflessness point of view, this will put his great talent even more in the shop window.Does anyone out there know if this game will be on TV, I just love watching him play.Amazing how the previous manager signed him and Prichard, both very talented, but in the main un used during his reign. What a waste![/quote]You can add the technically talented Canos to that list also... With the type of football we play now, i''d have loved to see Canos in this set-up.


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This easy paper plate gnome craft for preschoolers is a quick holiday craft. Help the little ones practice scissor skills and fine motor work.
Paper Plate Christmas Gnome Craft for Preschoolers
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love Christmas gnomes. From gnome crafts for adults to the cutest gnome crafts for kids, we can't get enough of these Swedish tomte! And today, we're sharing a paper plate Christmas gnome craft for preschoolers.
While making the paper bowl gnome craft for kids, the little ones will want to join in, too. My daughter came up with this idea for a friend's 3-year-old (almost 4).
RELATED READING: Gnome Peek-a-Boo Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Supplies to Make an Easy Paper Plate Christmas Gnome
This is one for the "quick and easy kid crafts" pile, friends. You likely have everything you need to make this happen today.
- red construction paper
- paper plate
- a white pompom for the hat and a natural pompom for the gnome nose
- scissors and glue
- optional: my daughter glued a craft stick to it and made it a puppet
How to Make This Fun Christmas Craft for Kids
x If you are making a kid's Christmas craft playlist on YouTube, here is our fun paper plate gnome craft video tutorial.
- Align the plate and the paper. Have the kids trace the edges of the paper and have it come to a point at the top. You can see that ours wasn't exact. Cut out the hat and glue it to the paper plate. You can use clips to hold it on while they do the rest of the craft or set it aside to dry.
- Glue the pompom nose to the plate under the hat and the pompom to the top of the hat.
- Let the kids practice their scissor skills by cutting along the paper plate pleats to make the gnome's beard.
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Prussian Blue is the first novel I have read by Philip Kerr. It is a 2018 Edgar Award nominee. After reading it, I understand why!
Based in Germany, Austria, and the French Riviera, this story of intrigue covers two eras in the main character, Bernie Gunther's life. One takes place in 1939 prior to Hitler's fiftieth birthday and the other plot line is in 1956. Both storylines share common characters.
Bernie is about to become unemployed when he is tricked into a meeting with Erich, a man he dislikes from his past who makes him an offer he "can't refuse". Bernie's perilous attempt to escape from Erich and his thugs brings back unpleasant memories of the past when Bernie was hired to solve a murder which took place in 1939 in Hitler's private retreat in Berchtesgaden right before Hitler is scheduled to arrive to celebrate his birthday.
There is a lot going on in this novel which hops back and forth in time. It was easy for me to follow however. I thought the stories were exciting and, from a historical perspective, informative.
I like Kerr's style of writing and recommend this exciting mystery!


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MILTON — The following items are taken, with kind permission, from the September issue of the Milton Gazette, compiled by Parks & Recreation Director Karen Brown:
Substitute teachers wanted
Milton Elementary is looking for substitute teachers for Kindergarten thru Grade 5. If interested you may picked up an application form at the school office.
Milton will host a meeting of the Tri-Town Democrats (from Milton, Farmington, and New Durham) on Thursday, Sept. 11th, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., at the Emma Ramsey Center. Open to all registered Democrats in the Tri-Town area. The 2014 election season is getting underway and we encourage your active participation. Call Susann Brown (652-4306) for more information.
To see a Vision for the Future Development of Exits 17 and 18 on the Spaulding Turnpike go to our Economic Development page: http://miltonnh-us.com/economic.php.
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Nute Library welcomes new school librarian, Helen Brock. Please stop by and say "Hi" and introduce yourself! The library calendar will be available at the front desk with the public activities for September.
Milton Free Public Restoration & Repairs
Built in 1875, Milton Free Public Library is located on half an acre in the center of Milton Mills, New Hampshire. The unique architectural style is known as French Second Empire, with a mansard style roof and dormer windows up-stairs. No other buildings in town exhibit this same style, however it was popularly used in public buildings at the time of its construction.
There have been no significant exterior renovations other than maintenance, and the passage of time has taken its toll on this building, which was added to the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places in 2001.
In March of 2014, Milton voters approved funding $20,000 towards critically needed repairs to the rear of the building. It is scheduled to begin after Labor Day of this year. Emergency egress from the second floor will be replaced and the ramp that provides accessibility will be improved.
The "Little Red Schoolhouse" houses your library and is in serious need of repair. The Library Trustees along with the Milton Select Board, continue to work hard to find ways of financing these repairs. A detailed report that was submitted by Team Engineer NH, PLLC in July, 2012, details and prioritizes these needs. The Town of Milton has a link to a copy of the report on their website. http://miltonnh-us.com
Milton Women's Club
The summer is moving faster than most of us want but let's look forward to a wonderful Fall.
The Women's Club will return to their schedule and will be meeting on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. We will have a NH Humanities program that we invite the public to. It will be Steve Taylor, the former NH Commissioner of Agriculture who will speak to us about Cows and Communities and the role cows have played in our lives for many generations. Where have they gone will be explored. A fun- filled evening that everybody that has grown up in the country is sure to enjoy.
Please plan to join us at the Community Church on Steeple Street by 7 p.m. It is free to the public. The business meeting will be held following our speaker Steve Taylor. Plans will be discussed for our annual Christmas Fair.
Farm Museum
On Sunday, Sept. 21 the Great NH Pie Festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. If you like pie, this one's for you! Taste pie of all sorts from New Hampshire's best bakers and bakeries. You can enter your pie in our famous pie contest and win a great prize, enjoy a horse drawn ride around the farm, take a farmhouse tour and explore the exhibits in our barn. Kids will love the apple pie eating contest.
Event admission: $10 adult, $5 child,/ Museum members $6/$3 or bring a pie for the contest and get in free. Prize Sponsors: King Arthur Flour of Norwich, Vt.
On Saturday, Sept. 27 is the Milton Market from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Farm fresh produce, jams/jellies, baked goods, crafts from local people and more. There is no charge to shop the Market. Held the last Saturday of every month.
Historical Society
The Township of Milton Historical Society, Inc. meets the second Tuesday of the month from April through December at 7:30 p.m. The public is always invited to attend our meetings and if anyone is interested in seeing what we have to offer, we will be happy to open at any other time. Please call Bonnie Dunton at 755-2055, Susie McKinley at 473-2347, or Loretta Banks at 473-2083.
Bingo and bingo
The Senior Bingo Program at the Emma Ramsey Community Center is on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30. Doors open at 9 a.m. Coffee, donuts, fruit, cheese and crackers are served. In order to be in compliance with NH State Law, these senior bingo offerings are open to those who are 55 years old and older.
The Sunday Bingo is on Sept. 28. Lunch is at noon. Bingo begins at 1 p.m. This is a senior bingo program and players must be 55 years old or older to participate.
Senior lunch
The meal will be served immediately after the completion of the Tuesday bingo program on Sept. 23. If you don't play bingo, you are still welcome to join us for the senior dinner. If you are interested in joining us, please call the recreation department phone and leave your name and number. 652-4844 ext. 8 The meal at noon is prepared by Ann Walsh and Friends
The senior luncheon program is open to area seniors who might not participate in other programs, but would still like to meet and socialize with the senior set. We host the meals once a month after one of the Tuesday bingo sessions.
Acoustic music
Everyone is invited to join an acoustic music jam that is open to all musicians and listeners alike! Jam sessions are every other Saturday evening, with the next ones being Sept. 13 and 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music instruction also available! For more information, contact the Music Mill, 35 Church St., Milton Mills, at (603) 473-2522.
Milton Homeschoolers
Milton Homeschoolers, we have a web site called "Milton Homeschoolers" to share homeschool events, news and pictures with homeschool friends and families. If you homeschool in Milton or in area towns and would like to find out more about our activities, learning events and field trips, please contact Claudine Burnham at: firstname.lastname@example.com Kids Club
Kids Club meets Friday, Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Milton Town Beach for our "Not Back to School Day." Through a themed based unit, children of all ages rotate in segments where they learn, complete a craft, play games, and share in snack. This is a great time of learning and fun. All parents must participate in assisting in areas.
This month's theme is "apples". We'll be playing games with apples, making apple print book bags (Fee required) learning about Johnny Appleseed and having fun. This event is by reservation only, please rsvp to the address above.
There will be field trips to McKenzie's Farm on Sept. 22 (tentative), and to Lost River on a date to be announced. Reservations are required, email above address for more in-formation.
Ballet Class: Now accepting new students ages 4-7years of age for Beginner Ballet on Thursday's from 2:30-3:30pm, $10 per class at the Emma Ramsey. There is also a few spaces in Ballet 1 & 2 for ages 8-10 years from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Trial class will determine placement. Please email us for more details.
Homeschool Gym Class: Join us on selected Fridays from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. for a structured gym class at the Milton Elementary School. We will spend time in warm-up, exercise/stretching, drills and team games. To find out more, please email. Reservations are necessary by the previous Thursday.
Book Club: Join us for all ages as we read, complete crafts/activities and share discussions based on the book(s). The club begins Sept. 17 from 3 to 4:45 p.m. at the Nute Library. Maximum of 12 students per club: preK-1st, 2-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th and high school. Reservations are required and supplies may be upon request.
Kids' Night Out
Kids' Night Out Emma Ramsey Center Friday, September 26th - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
$6.00 per child Includes Snacks & Crafts Registration Deadline - 9-19-2014 Limited to 20 kids
In honor of the late great Robin Williams we will kick off the fall Kids Night Out with "Hook"! We will celebrate with some Pirate activities and some pirate games.
This program is limited to school age children who would enjoy a night with their friends in a safe kid friendly environment. To reserve a spot, please call 652-4501 ext. 8.
Milton Pride Day
Milton Pride Day is back! The 2nd annual Milton Pride Day hosted by the Milton Elementary PTA will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain date Sept. 21) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All community members, young and old, are invited to come to Milton Elementary school for a fun day or horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, balloon animals, carnival games and more.
Several of Milton's businesses and organizations will be on hand providing information regarding their services including Milton Fire and Police, Milton Cub Scouts, Mckenzie's Farm, Milton Recreation, Friends of Nute and more. Some activities will be free of charge while others will have a small fee, most money going to fund local activities for children and families! Please bring a pet item to be donated to Cocheco Valley Humane Society or a food item to be donated to End 68 Hours of Hunger (peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, granola bars). We hope to see you there!
We will be holding a Homemade Apple Pie Bake-off at Pride Day as well as an adult and child pie eating contest. The fee to participate in the pie eating contest is $10 for an adult and $5 for a child. If you are interested in submitting your pie into the contest or participating in the pie eating contest, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com!
Cub Scout news
Cub Scout Sign-up night is on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Milton Town Beach under the Gazebo from 6 to 7 p.m.
The Cub Scouts will be at the open house on the 16th and pride day on the 20th. We will looking to sign up new scouts at both events. We will also be having a Cub Scout round up on the 24th to meet with parents and get new scouts signed up. All boys from 1st grade to 5th grade are able to join.
Scouting promises you the great outdoors. As a Scout, you can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land. You'll study wildlife up close and learn about nature all around you. There are plenty of skills for you to master, and you can teach others what you have learned.
Soccer sign-ups
The 2014 Milton Recreation Youth Soccer Program open registration and sign-ups will take place with an organization meeting on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Town Beach.
This program is open to children Preschool to 6th grade The cost is $25 first child/$20 siblings/$35 non-resident. This program depends on parent volunteer participation, so please consider helping out!
Registrations are available on the Town of Milton Website and at various locations around town, including the Recreation Office. We will keep registrations open until Sept. 13. If you cannot make the organization meeting but would like to be involved in the program, please contact our office as soon as possible so we can include you in the program. If the cost of registration prohibits your child/children from playing, please contact the office and we will see if we can work with you so that your child can play!
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When we, as modern Americans, think of the ancient Norse, we think of Viking warriors with fur outfits and a horned helmet and bulging muscles with a battle axe, terrorizing Europe, raping and pillaging.
When we, as people reviving the religion of the ancient Germanic tribes picture the world that we're taking inspiration from, we see a very different, more historically accurate version. Not all of the people are Vikings. Some of them aren't even Nordic. Most of them are farmers. They don't hate women, and indeed give their women some power.
Nevertheless, the Viking warrior thing infiltrates us anyway. Even in the pagan world, the stereotype of an Asatruar is big and bullying. They have to be right all the time, there is a right way to practice their religion and a wrong one, and they'll beat you up if you tell them you're wrong.
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I really need to talk about this because this has been something that I've been worrying about for the past week. I'm 21 years old and am on my 4th year of college. I'm on winter break and I've started worrying about dating now that I don't have to deal with school for a month. I've been using dating apps since I turned 18 but I haven't gone on a single date or been in a relationship. I feel like what's holding me back are my autism and anxiety. My autism makes me socially awkward and weird, and I've had people directly tell me and heard people talking about me saying that I'm weird. Being told that really hurts because all I want is to blend in with everyone else and be good at making connections. My anxiety makes me scared of rejection and feel like I'm too ugly and not good enough to be in a relationship. Sometimes I get so lonely I end up crying myself to sleep. I've had enough of being single and lonely but I don't think there's anyone out there who would put up with me.
dashingscorpioParticipantDecember 19, 2018 at 10:37 pm #191445
"I haven't gone on a single date or been in a relationship."
"I feel like what's holding me back are my autism and anxiety."
"My anxiety makes me scared of rejection and feel like I'm too ugly and not good enough to be in a relationship."
If you have been using dating apps and have never gone out on a single date you can't blame it on autism and anxiety.
No one looking at your photo would see those traits. Generally speaking men are visual creatures especially in their 20s.
They are going to try to pursue women they consider to be "hot" or have a sexy body and so on.
Most guys in their 20s are not looking to "settle down" or get married. They mainly just want to have fun.
Any "serious relationships" they have are the result of a "casual relationship" that evolved into something "serious".
As for being "ugly" beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Go to any public place, mall, park, movie theatre, beach or church and you'll see people you find unattractive with a mate.
alex10167ParticipantDecember 19, 2018 at 10:46 pm #191446
Look I know this sounds corny but just talk to people this will make you more comfortable with people in general the same way you practice a sport to get better at it. Also keep in mind that you can't expect to someone to come knocking at your door to fall in love with you, so go out with friends or look for events to go to and get to know people, especially since you are in college. One thing you can do is go out and walk and when you pass people give a little nod, this will let them know you acknowledge your presence and most of the time they will nod back. The worst thing that can happen is they ignore you, but by doing this you will start to feel more confident in a social environment which is where you find almost all your dates.
dashingscorpioParticipantDecember 19, 2018 at 10:52 pm #191447
Having self esteem, avoiding negative self-talk, and learning to enjoy all areas of life is the key.
Anyone who is happy with their career, friendships, family, hobbies, traveling and so on attracts others.
Avoid being all consuming with regard to dating and relationships.
Do your best to look your best and allow inner beauty and humor to shine.
Your 20s are a time for exploration.
Oftentimes what keeps people from enjoying life is they have a "set way" on how they want life to be.
Some guys won't date overweight women and some women won't date men who are shorter than them.
Almost every woman has a male friend who is nice and has a crush on her which she has put in her "friend zone".
Everyone has their own mate selection process and "must haves list".
Consider joining a niche dating site which is geared towards autism.
Some people strike gold dating outside of their race, older people, or a different nationality.
In a world with over 7 Billion people rejection just means: Next!
- This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by dashingscorpio.
KC3736ParticipantDecember 27, 2018 at 8:37 pm #191722
I can relate to this so much. I am about to turn 21 and also struggle with anxiety and have major self-esteem issues, which affects my dating life (non-existent). I think before dating, it is best to find a good support system (friends, family) and fulfilling hobbies/activities to help fill the void and loneliness you are feeling.
Although romantic relationships are important, there is more to life than that and you have time. I think it's best to focus on you right now. If you haven't already, I suggest looking into therapy to help with your negative self- image. I did for the first time last year and it honestly helped me sooo much. You can get through this!
incanadaParticipantJanuary 7, 2019 at 8:16 am #191985
This may not mean anything for you, but I'm a guy who really likes girls who are unique and interesting. I see your autism and anxiety as part of what would make you a real person in the world. Hang in there. I'm not the only dude on earth who appreciates these quirks. Embrace them, be strong with them, that's attractive like crazy.
GreatLove44ParticipantJanuary 8, 2019 at 2:59 pm #192153
It seems to me that you need to work on your self-esteem. Number one don't listen to people's opinion of you. The only one that counts its what you think of yourself. You go into this world alone and come out alone. Be comfortable with your own company. So why don't you be your best friend for a while? Focus on graduating and getting a career. Men will come when they see you shinning and living your best life. Trust me, men are more attracted to a confident successful woman than one that self doubts. They can sense that! You want to attract what you put out. So have confidence in yourself and be patient. I'm 29 and have been single since 2013. I've used dating apps gone on a ton of dates but no relationship. I'm just as frustrated if not more than you. So enjoy your youth and the anxiety will die down over time. Get that piece of paper girl! Good luck!
devdoParticipantJanuary 9, 2019 at 11:58 pm #192282
You are too young for a relationship. Don't call yourself single; it implies that something is missing. Call yourself unattached. Being unattached is one of the most amazing and beautiful times in ones life. You are free of all the drama that comes with relationships. Plus, most women are after your money and want to convince you to pay their bills. Embrace your freedom and enjoy yourself.
Once you become happy with yourself, you may find the very idea of a relationship, repulsive.
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it is that time of year again of winter weather.
if you are unsure about a weather cancellation for practice or games, please check the website first.
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Digital marketing is key to most marketing plans, no matter what your business. A lot of people use strategy and goals interchangeably, however, they're not the same. A goal is a measurable result you hope to achieve. A strategy is the plan of action you implement to achieve that goal.
Setting goals is the key to success, and will help you improve any digital marketing strategy. It's hard to know how to get to where you want to be if you don't know exactly where that is.
Luckily, goal setting and revising your digital marketing strategy is not a difficult process. Many businesses before you have wrestled with ensuring their strategy is working and have found easy ways to deal with the goal setting process.
There are a lot of different ways you can tackle digital marketing, but we're going to look at the 'SMART' strategy. It's simple, and it works. It will really help ensure the goals you're creating are useful and maximizing your strategy.
'SMART' stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. Let's take a look at how each one will help.
Be Specific
The worst thing a goal can be is vague and subjective. A specific goal is one that everyone understands and can unequivocally say exactly when the goal is achieved. Psychologically, being specific make the goal more attainable.
Your boss may come to you want to set the goal of achieving more Facebook likes or attracting more website visitors. Now it's up to you to make it specific. How many Facebook likes? How many visitors? What type of visitor?
Being specific will help you set your strategy. Just saying "get more website visitors" versus "get 3,000 more female website visitors from Chicago," will be very different when it comes to strategy. The first way is vague and can theoretically be achieved in a day. The second is much harder.
The more specific way actually helps give you a roadmap for your strategy as well. You now know you need to target females, the city of Chicago, and that you need to get 3,000 of them. Whatever marketing channel you use has to have enough capacity to attract that number. If not, you know you need more channels.
It Needs to Be Measurable
Now that you have your goal, you need to have a way to measure it. If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.
For example, if you set a goal that says you need to want to hit a demographic of 25- to 35-year-old females in Chicago, you need to measure the results. If you can't tell how old they are, or the sex of the individual using your analytics, you'll never know if you're achieving the goal.
There are a lot of great tools out there to measure your digital marketing, just pick the one that's right for your application.
Make the Goal Attainable
This is a little bit harder. You may not have a realistic answer, so research might be needed. Is attracting 3,000 females in Chicago realistic? It may not be attainable if you run a tire shop in North Dakota.
Ask yourself what the purpose of the goal is. Don't be afraid to set a smaller goal with a smaller budget at the start to learn a little bit about what is possible. Check out your competitors and see what they're doing. There may be a clue there about how much you can achieve.
Don't be afraid to dream big on your goals, just do your best to make it attainable.
Is the Goal Relevant?This is where you would ask the question: if you're a tire shop in North Dakota, is it relevant to the business to attract 3,000 females from Chicago to visit your website?
Relevant goals are key to goal setting. It won't help your business to spend money trying to attract people that aren't likely to use your product or service. Just because you'd like to have these people, doesn't mean that they're actually relevant to the business. To achieve goals, you need to make sure everything you do is relevant.
The Goal Should Have a Time Limit
Setting a goal without a time limit is a great way to waste a whole lot of money. If you are attracting those 3,000 females from Chicago at a rate of one every week, it will take you almost 60 years to hit that goal. Without a time limit, it's easy to make it appear like you're working toward the goal, but in reality, that's not the case.
It's important to set a time limit in order to manage that success. If a reasonable timeframe for those 3,000 visitors is six months, you'll have a good idea in month one or two if you're on pace to hit it. You don't need to wait the full six months. However, without a time limit, it's nearly impossible to measure.
If you're looking to set goals that will improve your digital marketing strategy, just remember 'SMART.' Check every one of your goals against 'SMART' to make sure you can measure your success.
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Growing up in South Korea, I had lots of bibimbap. It was never fancy but rather spontaneous. I used to take all the side dishes out from the fridge and add a bit of each to a big bowl with steamy hot rice. Then you mix everything religiously and take a heaping spoonful of bibimbap. However the combination is, it's almost always delicious. It didn't really need meat or egg, especially when you have it at your house. I wanted to recreate that.
Prepping each topping takes a bit of time. But it's surely worth every second. This simple way of cooking veggies really brings out all the flavor of each ingredient and once you mix these ingredients together they become miraculously harmonious. The best part of this dish is that you can make it from anything you have on hand! Just grab some leftover veggies and cook it simply then make a bibimbap out of them.
You can check video and see how you can prepare all the ingredients.
Here are the ingredients I used for my bibimbap topping. You don't have to use all of them or practically any of them. I recommend you to play around with different toppings and enjoy them! 🙂
1 Zucchini / Courgette
2 Carrots
100g Shiitake or any mushrooms
Small red cabbage
150g baby spinach
1 firm tofu
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Vegetable oil
Soy sauce
Salt and pepper


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'Offline' tape backup, or 'image' and backup
Just like for DVDs or Blu-rays, one could take some data and make an image out of it, and then other software could write this image to disk. Is there something similar for LTO tapes?
So, if the LTO drive is not accessible, one could rapidly offload data to a drive as a 'tape image'. Then once that drive with the 'tape image' was connected to a system with an LTO drive attached, this image could get written to tape.
Is this feasible on any software? Or is this even possible within something like Bru?
The use case would be to use now available portable drives of 5 TB to create images with. Then ship these drives, and at the destination, write the image to LTO tape. Reason for shipping an image is that its more secure than just files. So if the drive were to be misplaced, the finder wouldn't be able to get at the data very easily.
Neil Sadwelkar
twitter: fcpguru
FCP Editor, Edit systems consultant
Mumbai India
Its INCREDIBLY EASY if you use the ZFS file system that comes with either Solaris, one of the BSD's like https://www.freebsd.org/ which are the rock solid ZFS systems, you can also install ZFS On Linux (ZOL) http://zfsonlinux.org/ which should be OK but it's not regarded as production stable as the first two options.
The reason I say this is that you can create a ZFS file system on either entire disks, or slices (Solaris way of doing partitions) or just plain ORDINARY FILES, see here for an explanation using Solaris https://www.thegeekdiary.com/zfs-tutorials-creating-zfs-pools-and-file-syst...
You then mount the file and access it as you would do a regular disk, so in your case where you said you had a 5TB disk you could for example create say a 2.45 TB file and mount it, you then copy data to it until full and then you unmount it, you then copy the 2.45 TB file to a 2.50 TB LTO6 tape in your tape drive using regular unix TAR, DD, or CPIO commands and then post the LTO6 tape in the mail (it doesn't only have to be an LTO tape as it could just as easily be an RDX cartridge)
The recipient at the other end just has to reverse the process by loading the tape into their drive and copying the monolithic file to their hard drive or raid array and simply mount it (obviously using ZFS as well, and preferably using the same version of ZFS) and then they can easily access the data.
Because you are creating ZFS using files and not disks or partitions and therefore you don't have to worry about passing through disk accesses through to the VM itself (e.g. fiddling with VM and BIOS settings for LSI SAS cards and SAS drives) then the easiest way to do this using your existing computer would be to get a free hypervisor like https://www.virtualbox.org/ which runs on "Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Solaris hosts" or you could use Hyper-V with Windows and I think the Mac has https://www.parallels.com/ available and simply install one of those three ZFS capable systems although to use Solaris professionally it would have to be licensed whereas the BSD's and ZOL would be entirely free, you don't have to have a 2.5TB VM as you can just set aside say 50GB for the VM's operating system and just give that VM network access to let it create a 2.45TB file somewhere else on the computer, network or NAS, once your running the VM and in there you mount the file, then copy 2.45TB's worth of data from somewhere else to that filesystem (the 2.45 TB file), unmount the file and shutdown and exit the VM.
So to answer your question "Is this feasible on any software?" yes it can and it can even be totally free but the only downside is that suddenly you have to learn one of either unix, Solaris, linux, or FreeBSD but this would be a very good investment for yourself now and in the future especially as data storage sizes are set to explode with 4K and 8K coming in, another benefit is that with ZFS each block in the filesystem if fully checksummed so if it gets sent to the destination and has any errors you'll know about it if you do a Zpool Scrub command on the entire filesystem, more introductory information about ZFS is here https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/presentation/bba6/a91ab9573e4284d041b0ae1c... and it is far better than Windows NTFS, Linux's Ext4 and the Mac's APFS.
Lastly, a second answer to your question is if you don't want to use ZFS you could just as easily create a 2.45 TB VM file using whatever hypervisor you want containing say an OS of your choosing and as an example together with say a free version of Blender and the Blender files you are working on and then you shut the VM down and then send that actual VM file (together with any relevant config files) and just send all that on the LTO tape, the recipient just has to import the VM into their hypervisor and fire it up. e.g. this article here https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-move-virtualbox-vms-from-one-dr... and although this is just as do-able you miss out on the integrity features that ZFS provides and so isn't my preferred recommendation but this would suffice for say an interim period until you get up to speed with ZFS.
I think the ZFS file and VM image is the only real neat and tidy way to virtualize file systems as these can be any size whereas actual disk images are usually for set sizes (unless you just create a primary partition that doesn't fill the entire disk) and also contain pesky information like MBR and GPT partition table information that you also have to deal with when transferring which makes actual disk images a bit messier to deal with.
Hi Neil,
The key to such a mechanism is in the format that the archive container is written. As long as the container format for the two types of containers is the same, it is quite "doable". You just need a tool that can tape the file and write it as raw data to the tape so that the format and any metadata in the container is retained.
BRU Server already does this (D2D and D2D2T) and you can do it through a script with BRU PE, disk archiving and the tapewrite command line tool that is included. Drop our support team a note for more details.
Tim Jones
CTO - TOLIS Group, Inc.
BRU ... because it's the RESTORE that matters!
Thanks Tim.
I was wondering if I make a disk backup using Bru-PE, can I take the resulting file (its named .bru?) and then write that to tape somehow?
Neil Sadwelkar
twitter: fcpguru
FCP Editor, Edit systems consultant
Mumbai India
Hi Neil,
Yes - the BRU container format is the same on disk and tape, so you would use the "tapewrite" command that is part of BRU PE.
There are a lot of more advanced things that you can do, but the simplest mechanism is:
cat /PathTo/archive.bru | tapewrite -b 128k -f ntape0
If you shift to BRU Server, it's an automatic process called "UpStage". When you set the BRU Server job for Disk 2 Disk, you can then follow up at a later time with an UpStage that automatically transfers the disk file to tape with the options of deleting the original disk archive or retaining it for local operations while sending the resulting tape(s) offsite.
As always, contact the support team if you have any specific workflow questions.
Tim Jones
CTO - TOLIS Group, Inc.
BRU ... because it's the RESTORE that matters!
Hi Tim
When you say contact support...I tried to get them to explain the upstaging maybe 3 or 4 times and never got a satisfactory answer. Due to the delay in BRU PE for linux I have had to use Server. The support team is very slow to get back to me, and often when they do, they don't read the full ticket and ask for information that has already been provided.
I'm happy to pay $279 USD/annual for support, if I get support. It takes alot of man power to make that happen and so maybe it is being pragmatic to consider putting together a knowledge base? There must be some sort of internal wiki that the tech support use to save time, why not make a version for the customers to help themselves? Charge $150/year for "basic" support with the current 48 hour ticket response time, plus a wiki, and then the $279 for actual one to one support with same day response.
Your thoughts?


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Adapt and Adjust: The city of Greeley offers new adaptive recreation programs for the first time
August 1, 2016
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To learn more about the city's recreation programs, call (970) 350-9400 or go to http://greeleygov.com/activities/recreation.
On a Wednesday afternoon in the Greeley Recreation Center, yoga instructor Sandi Selders told her students to breathe.
Of course she did. Selders, who's taught yoga since the early '90s, when she started at North Colorado Medical Center, followed what you'd expect from a yoga class, almost to a stereotypical degree. New-age music floated through the room, and she gave them yoga-like instructions, such as "pay attention to your shoulders" and telling them to fill their lungs so they could all "breathe like champions." When she had her class hold colorful balls in the air and wave them left and right, she said they looked like flowers in the breeze.
Then she told them to lift their left legs, and she turned to Tyler Youngren of Greeley.
"Tyler, when we do this, I want you to work on your upper body some more," Selders said. "Work on that strength."
"We are always looking to expand where we can. Maybe an instructor who teaches a class can approach us, and then, when we find the right situation and budget, we can get it in. We just need to make sure the programs pay for themselves. They're doing that now.
— Melissa Lange, recreation coordinator for the city of Greeley
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"No problem," Youngren said from his wheelchair.
Even if Selders followed the same formula, the yoga was, in fact, much different than anything Selders taught before.
The yoga is a part of a new movement by the city of Greeley to include what are commonly called adaptive programs to its regular slate of recreation classes. The city, for the first time, offers adaptive dance and yoga classes on a rotating basis every Wednesday afternoon. The city also just started a horse therapy program for children with special needs. When construction wraps up on the new Aven's Village — officials hope that will be in October — the city will host classes and programs designed to teach children, including those with disabilities, how to use the brand new adaptive playground.
This is a big deal for people such as Youngren, and the reasons go beyond the fact it's cool to get a chance to do yoga in a safe and structured environment that tends to their special needs.
The adaptive programs offer a chance for the disabled to be included, said Larry McDermott, the executive director of Arc of Weld County, an organization that advocates for the disabled and those with special needs. And though we've all heard that need for decades, the struggle still remains.
"Typically, let's say if you have a child with a disability, any kind, and you want him to play T-ball, your choices are narrowed down to one, and that's through a special organization like Special Olympics," he said. "That's how it goes throughout their lives."
One of the missions of the Arc is to push for those with disabilities to feel as if they are a part of the community. McDermott said. That's what parents want for their children, and that's ultimately what those same kids also want as they grow older.
Youngren, 37, of Greeley attended the yoga class for the first time. He's used a wheelchair most of his life, as he was born with cerebral palsy, and he's attended adaptive programs most of that life, but only in Denver and Fort Collins.
"This is the first time I've had this opportunity here," Youngren said of Greeley. "There's nothing like this here at all. And I truly appreciate this being in my own hometown."
Youngren's familiar with yoga, but again, it's been hard for him to find any kind of exercise or sports that didn't take at least an hour to get there. That makes it hard for him. Now he can do 15 minutes from his mother's Greeley home, even if he's a little worried about making it there in the ice and snow of winter. He was, in fact, thrilled to learn Greeley would have a class like that one every couple weeks.
"I'm sore now," he said, "but it's a good sore."
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The need for adaptive recreation programs was there for years, according to Arc and other organizations that fought to get these programs included in Greeley's recreation department, and it was only growing as Greeley's population grew.
Arc estimates 5-10 percent of the population needs special services, and that means 10,000 people in Greeley essentially couldn't take classes at the city's recreation center.
All programs are inclusive, say recreation officials, and that's technically true, but there's a problem with that mentality.
"Many of them aren't able to keep up with the traditional classes," said Larry McDermott, the executive director of Arc.
And yet it was a challenge to get the city to include adaptive programs in its recreation budget. The programs need to pay for themselves, and that's a challenge for many reasons.
The city needs to hire instructors who understand and can adapt for the needs of the disabled, and there needs to be enough interest to justify and pay for the class. The city doesn't need to make a profit on the classes, but officials do want enough people in the class to cover the cost of putting it on.
Connections for Independent Living got things going with a grant from the Weld Women's Fund that allowed them to put on an adaptive yoga program last year. The city allowed the organization to use the recreation center. The class allowed Connections and other organizations to demonstrate to the city that the need was there.
"We'd gotten 12-15 people to yoga, and they didn't want it to end," said Lynda McCullough, who recently left Connections after fighting to get the programs with the city established. "So it's pretty exciting to finally see this come about and have it be included in regular city programming."
Not only is it nice from a practical standpoint to be able to go to a gym and work out safely, it's a much more welcoming atmosphere to be in a class where others may face the same challenges.
"One of the major obstacles is to go into a place and they're the only ones, so people will look at you, maybe even look down at you," McCullough said.
That's a shame, advocacy workers say, because once those with special needs get into the classes, they can do a lot more than most realize. "If you just make them feel included," said Amelia Koehmstedt, director of development with Arc, "they will blow you away with what they can do."
Indeed, Sandi Selders never taught an adaptive yoga class in her 20 years. She admits she didn't want to teach the city's adaptive yoga class, even with a background as a special education teacher.
"I thought it would be way different," Selders said, "but after the first class, I was really pumped. It's really rewarding."
That's the kind of experiences the new adaptive classes can open up, McCullough said, and it also opens up the possibility of support coming from someone other than a loved one or family member. Maybe it opens up some eyes, as well.
The city does hope to add more adaptive programs as the years go on.
"We are always looking to expand where we can," said Melissa Lange, a recreation coordinator for the city of Greeley. "Maybe an instructor who teaches a class can approach us, and then, when we find the right situation and budget, we can get it in. We just need to make sure the programs pay for themselves. They're doing that now."
The next step would be the city hiring a therapeutic recreation coordinator, McCullough said. Those exist in other northern Colorado cities. But for now, they're pleased with what the city's done.
"This is a great first step," she said.
It's a great first step because something as simple as getting to go to the gym is another way to break barriers, both perceived and real, to living a life among the rest of us, officials said. Most people don't even like to go to the gym. It's nice to have a group who really seems to appreciate it.
Selders looked around the room of people sitting in their chairs and stretching on her command.
"I'm so delighted you're all here today," she said.
For more information
To learn more about the city's recreation programs, call (970) 350-9400 or go to http://greeleygov.com/activities/recreation.


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