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Johannes Hammerborg was a Danish designer, who started his professional career as a silversmith before he became head of design at Fog & Mørup from 1957-1980. Under his wings, the Danish lighting design company knew its most successful period in 80 years of existence. Hammerborg had a clear artistical and commercial vision that went into the smallest details; labelling, packaging, advertising and showroom display. In his collaboration with Sidse Werner and Leif Alring for creating the parachute-like Formland lamp series, Hammerborgs passion for skydiving plays an important role. He even piloted the plane that was used in the promotional photoshoot. Hammerborg himself created over 60 lamps. A lot of those designs; great examples of his formal and aesthetic insights, were awarded with prizes. The Classic, Tunika, Saturn and Diskos pendants all won an iF Product Design Award. Jo Hammerborg retired in 1980, two years before he died in a skydiving accident. After he left, Fog & Mørup experienced a rapid decline.
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Kids from across Maine compete for top shot honors
Maine Red Claws, South Portland Parks Department host shooting competition
Dozens of kids from across Maine competed for top shot honors at the Portland Expo.
The Maine Red Claws and the South Portland Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the Hot Shot Championship.
Boys and girls ranging in age from 9 to 15 were split into three age divisions for the three-round tournament. In each round, the shooters were given one minute to shoot as many baskets as possible from designated spots on the court.
Kids from as far north as Aroostock County made the trip down to Portland. The organizers said the competition was a great test of the fundamentals of basketball.
"They get a chance to make as many points as possible, so it challenges their shooting, their ability, their rebounding skills," said Sabrina Best from the South Portland Department of Parks and Recreation. "It's just a fun competition for the kids."
Winners were crowned in each of the age divisions for both boys and girls.
Brittany Hogan of Houlton and Dylan Morrison of North Yarmouth took home the title in the ages 9-10 division.
Top honors in the 11-12 division went to Crystal Bell of Holden and Jacob Cyr of Old Town.
Madison Doucette of Caribou and Kevin Richards of Thorndike were the top shots in the 13-15 division.


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I have come across comments and statements from state CPA organizations and the AICPA itself (i.e. AICPA issues briefing on "Federal Regulation of Tax Preparers") that, while supporting "the implementation of high professional standards for tax practitioners", they are basically against government registration and regulation of unenrolled practitioners. The AICPA briefing mentioned above states "we are not convinced that Congressional proposals calling for the regulation of unlicensed tax practitioners will accomplish the stated objectives advanced by the proponents of such proposals".
One wonders why the AICPA would be against the regulation of unenrolled preparers.
There is a serious misconception among the general public, and especially, it seems, among journalists, that only CPAs are qualified tax professionals. This is seen in print during tax season and throughout the year when "CPA" is used whenever the term "tax professional" or "qualified tax professional" or "competent tax professional" would be more appropriate.
When discussing tax issues we are told to "check with your CPA first", or "be sure to consult with your CPA", or "see a CPA" when what is actually meant, or should be meant, is "check with your tax professional first", or "be sure to consult with your tax professional", or "see a tax professional".
To be sure just because a person has the initials CPA after his/her name does not mean that he/she is a tax expert. As I have said time and again - in my 37 years in "the business" I have seen more errors on tax returns made by CPAs than by any other "class" of preparer.
If unenrolled tax preparers are required to be registered, licensed, and regulated, with required initial proficiency exams and annual minimum CPE credit hours, the result would be a "licensed tax preparer" or some similar federal designation. And, presumably, only "licensed tax preparers" would be allowed to professionally prepare tax returns.
Now I am not talking about practice before the IRS. "Licensed tax preparers" would be permitted to prepare tax returns only. Practice before the IRS, I expect, would continue to be limited to EAs, CPAs and attorneys. And I also expect that EAs, CPAs and attorneys would be automatically "grandfathered" in as "licensed tax preparers".
However, while CPAs would be exempt from any initial proficiency test, those who want to be able to prepare tax returns should be subject to the same annual CPE credit requirements as the newly enrolled practitioners. If "licensed tax preparers" are required to take 30 CPE credits in "federal income taxes" each year to maintain their status, then CPAs who want to prepare tax returns should be required to take the same credits in federal income tax topics, and not just general accounting.
Enrolled Agents already have strict CPE requirements in federal taxation. And, to be honest, I doubt very many individuals have their 1040 prepared by a lawyer – who could afford it? Tax lawyers are generally used by individual taxpayers when it comes to the area of "problem resolution" – dealing with problems resulting from faulty, or considered faulty, 1040s or collection issues.
It is my firm belief that one of the main reasons why CPA organizations are against the creation of a "licensed tax preparer" designation, via the regulation of unenrolled tax practitioners, is that this will once and for all do away with the misconception that only CPAs are qualified tax preparers. Now journalists will be saying "check with your licensed tax preparer" and "be sure to consult with your licensed tax preparer" and "see a licensed tax preparer".
I have read credible opinions on both sides of the issue by individual CPAs, attorneys, CPA-Attorneys, Enrolled Agents and unenrolled tax professionals, and do not doubt one bit that the individuals expressing these opinions are sincere and not just self-serving. There are legitimate arguments both pro and con.
But one thing I do know is that if all tax preparers were regulated via a "licensed tax preparer" designation it would rightfully put all qualified and competent tax professionals on an equal footing in the eyes of the public, and do away with the erroneous "urban tax myth" that CPAs, and only CPAs, are tax experts.


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... and, loud things that LOOKED COOL!
As I've become older, it would seem I've crossed into a different universe? I never would have thought as a kid, "one day, there will be Car Fans that are not emotionally moved by a loud and dynamic sounding car". So maybe I'm wrong; Not only is a V10 revving to 19,000 rpm not necessarily "thrilling" to hear, but maybe even kind of a bother?
I don't know. My sense of reality is perhaps distorted. Maybe a more polite sound is "ok" enough? Maybe all along, those of us that seem to exclaim with glee about the impressiveness of Ancient IC engines are really in the minority, and have been all along..?
Granted, I'm a musician, so I'm prone to think this way. But I've seen the faces of people when they first hear a LOUD ROCK GUITAR, and it looks a lot like people that hear a LOUD F1 ENGINE. I don't see that face at other races, it seems to be an emotional response particular to F1 events. Even on Youtube, with car demos - it seems like people are knocked out by *the sound*.
But maybe not...? Maybe it's nothing special after all.
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This part fit exactly how it was meant as factory. Denso is the OEM Toyota/Lexus. The ac in my car had a leak and was not cooling that great. Once I put the new compressor in it was day and night on how cold my ac gets I didn't know it could get this cold in my 26 year old car.


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My app has a search screen that fetches the results via Ajax and displays them in a table. Worked fine in Firefox, but in IE there's a slight processor jump for a second or so. Strange, but not a problem. The users of this app, however, use a remote desktop app to run IE to access it. And when they did the search, their CPU would hit 100% for 1-5 minutes, making the entire terminal completely unusable.
I agonized over different JavaScript fixes: removed a table JS widget, switched off of tables altogether, switched to innerHTML, used DocumentFragments. Nothing worked.
Then, on a whim, I disabled all the CSS files on the app, and it worked like a charm. As I narrowed it down, I discovered that some CSS I was using to emulate frames (non-scrolling header, footer, and sidebar) was the offending code.
Let's step back and think about that one again. What caused the processor to hit 100% for 5 minutes was not JavaScript, but CSS.
Sigh. So, if you have an issue with IE hitting 100% processor load for any reason, don't assume that JS is necessarily the problem. Try disabling your CSS and see if that fixes it.


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Yesterday, we looked at the Excel Workbook object. Today, we'll work with the Worksheets collection and Worksheet objects.
The Workbook object contains a (1-based index) collection of all open worksheets. You could think of the workbook.Worksheets() statement as a method which returns the collection of Worksheets (if called with no argument) or a single Worksheet (if called with an index or name argument).
To create a new worksheet, call the Add method of the Worksheets collection:
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets.Add
You can reference a single worksheet by index:
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets(1)
...or by name:
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets('Sheet1')
... or you can reference the currently active (selected) Worksheet:
worksheet = workbook.ActiveSheet
The Worksheets collection is not like a standard Ruby array. It's has a 1-based index, has no Size property, and does not recognize the '-1' index value. But it has a Count property in lieu of the Size property, so to reference the last worksheet in the collection, you could do this:
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets(workbook.Worksheets.Count)
You can, however, iterate over the Worksheets collections:
for worksheet in workbook.Worksheets
# ...code...
Note that the Worksheets collections may contain hidden worksheets. To hide or unhide a Worksheet, set its Visible property:
worksheet.Visible = false
workbook.Worksheets(1).Visible = true
You can get or set the name of the worksheet:
worksheet.Name = 'Amish Computer Scientists'
Note that the worksheet name cannot exceed 31 characters, and cannot include these characters: \ / ? : * [ ]
To move a worksheet, call its Move method, passing the Worksheet object that you want to move this worksheet in front of. For example, to move 'Sheet1' to the slot before 'Sheet3':
...or to move the third worksheet to the first slot:
To copy a worksheet, use the Copy command as you would the Move command:
To print a worksheet, call the Worksheet object's PrintOut method:
To delete a worksheet, call its Delete method:
This will normally result in an Alert box being displayed, asking you to confirm the deletion. To disable such alerts, set the Excel Application object's DisplayAlerts property:
excel.DisplayAlerts = false
That's all for now. Soon we'll look at rows, columns, and cells. As always, feel free to leave a comment or send me email if there are specific items you would like to see discussed here.


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Sports Volunteer Projects in Mexico
- PLACEMENT LOCATION: Guadalajara
- ROLE: Teaching a variety of sports to children in schools to improve their skills and techniques
- REQUIREMENTS: None
- ACCOMMODATION: Host family
- LENGTH OF PLACEMENT: From 2 weeks
- START DATES: Flexible
By volunteering to coach physical education in Mexico with Projects Abroad you can help teach children and young adults the importance of fitness and inspire younger generations to be healthy and active. If you are energetic and interested in fitness, you can make an important contribution to our Teach Physical Education project in Mexico, where you will be able to coach a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
You can volunteer on this project without having any previous coaching experience. All you need is a passion for sports and a desire to help others develop their own physical ability. You can volunteer as part of a gap year, summer vacation, career break, or in your retirement.
Physical Education Projects in Mexico with Projects Abroad
Soccer is widely played all over the country and you will often see young children playing in open spaces in the towns and cities. Even though soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico, you can also get involved in teaching basketball and volleyball. Children are eager to participate in a wide variety of sports so feel free to let us know if you have any new ideas.
Physical Education volunteers in Mexico assist with coaching children and young adults in either Guadalajara or Ciudad Guzman, where you will help to develop sports in schools.
In Guadalajara, volunteers spend the mornings assisting physical education teachers in local high schools. In Ciudad Guzman, volunteers divide their time between assisting coaches at high schools and working at a centre for street children. Typically, volunteers work at the school three days a week, and work at the centre for street children the other two days.
As a volunteer you will be working alongside local teachers and staff at the school. In the mornings you will usually help with the basic physical education lessons. Your presence will help ensure that each student gets involved in a diverse range of activities, both individually and as part of a team. You will be working with children and students of all ages depending on when their physical education lessons take place. In addition to regular coaching, some volunteers help prepare the students to take part in local tournaments.
Volunteering Abroad on a Physical Education Project in Mexico
In Mexico, you will have a crucial role in the lives of children as you will help them realize the benefits of living a fitter and healthier lifestyle, as well as giving them a sense of belonging to a team with a shared passion and goal. This in turn has positive benefits for the wider community by focusing the children's energy in a positive way, and keeping them off the streets. It gives them structure and purpose as well as being fun.
This project is available for less than a month if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for shorter durations for both the host community and the volunteer. Although you will gain valuable cultural insight and work intensely within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone participating for a longer period.
While you're in Mexico, you might also consider joining a 1 week Conservation & Environment Project. For more information, please visit our Sea-Turtle and Coastal Conservation & Environment Project in Mexico page. Our Combinations Page explains how you can combine not only projects, but also destinations.


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Stuff of interest:
- Air Force looking forward to 6th Generation fighter. My money is on a UAV.
- Bernstein on when to ignore polls.
- Wonkbook supplies a bunch of data on the fiscal cliff.
- Amy Butler from Ares takes a ride in a Viper Wild Weasel, and has some thoughts about how the F-35 will fly differently.
- What effect do human rights NGOs have on state behavior?
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Tires help spark idea for Klement's Racing Sausages
Company still family-owned on Milwaukee's south side
The Klement's Racing Sausages are some of the most recognized mascots around.
WISN 12 News' Portia Young explains how they got started along with the company that's made in Wisconsin.
The sizzle at the ball park and the five beloved characters who race there during every game all began with three brothers on Milwaukee's south side.
"The three brothers, Jack, George and Ron, actually started Klement's and formed it together. One was the sausage-maker. One was the finance person. The other was the sales person," Klement's Executive Vice President Jack Belke said.
Belke is the head sales person.
"The work that's behind us, that meat is less than one day old. That's how fresh it is," Belke said.
Bratwurst is the most popular of Klement's sausages. About 900,000 are sold at Miller Park every year.
"Well, Wisconsin is the single largest consumer of sausage in the nation," Belke said.
Belke said at one point, in 20th Century Milwaukee, there were 37 different sausage makers.
"Today, there's basically just two of us. There's Klement's and there's Usinger's," he said.
What has helped Klement's last since 1956, and reach all 50 states, is what Belke calls its Old World charm, and few things are more charming than the the world famous Klement's Racing Sausages.
"They started out very, very humbly back around 1990 when they were simply on Sundays put on the Jumbotron, and they did a Jumbotron race," Belke said.
Belke said the idea of racing sausages was a collaborative effort after someone from Klement's went to a Minnesota Twins game and saw two racing tires on the big screen.
"And after a good amount of politicking with the owner, who is now the commissioner of baseball, we finally convinced him that in between the innings one day a week, we'd be able to do it," Belke said,
The rest is history.
The Klement's Racing Sausages really are world famous, becoming the third-most popular mascots in all of sports, according to Belke.
"When you see the look on the kids' faces when the sausage races are around it's incredible. I think that resonates with families throughout the community," Belk said.
The racing sausages started out with just three: The brat, the Italian and the Polish, just like the three Klements' brothers.
Klement's is still on Milwaukee's south side at Lincoln Avenue and Austin Street, where the three brothers set up shop in the 1950s. The site is now houses the administrative offices and ready-to-eat food.
A facility on Chase Avenue, handles the raw product. Five hundred people work there making tens of millions of sausages every year.
The racing sausages are so famous that Major League Baseball now owns the rights to them.
Klement's is still family-owned by second- and third-generation family members.


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WINK: THE NINJA WHO WANTED TO BE NOTICED by J.C. Phillipps (Viking)
Also of interest:
Everybody loves kung fu fighting (and karate...and tae kwon do)!
Twins are considered bad enough luck in 16th century Japan, but when Koji's clumsiness loses him a valuable artisan apprenticeship, he becomes a pariah, fleeing to the forest. He is captured by a band of ninjas, deft and focused warriors whose fighting skills cannot be matched. The training and missions of Koji, and the dawning of his destiny will keep readers absolutely riveted. Koji's growing understanding of his role in the feudal society, strong personal relationships and his desire to keep a code of honor will go far to help children understand that the Teenage Mutant Turtles didn't have anything on the real McCoy! In spite of the dangers and action, the violence in is at a minimum, but the page-turning stays at a maximum. This book earns a black belt for excellence. (10 and up)
MORIBOTO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT by Nahoko Uehashi (Scholastic) A prince is thrown from a bridge into raging waters. Enter Balsa, a female bodyguard for hire, who rescues him purely out of habit, and then is charged with his protection. Fans of anime will love the action of this story played out against a well-developed fantasy world, and fans of literature will love the equally well-developed characters, and the bravery with which the text speaks to the meaning of power. A hot cutting-edge import and must-have addition to any middle school collection. Haven't enjoyed such good estrogen-fueled martial arts since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (12 and up)
REAL NINJA: OVER 20 TRUE STORIES OF JAPAN'S SECRET ASSASSINS by Stephen Turnbull, illustrated by James Field (Enchanted Lion) Not for the faint of heart, we have an illustrated history of the undercover elite force of assassin known as "ninja," "a word that literally means 'invisible men.'" Unromanticized tales of kidnapping, suicide, arson and assassination are balanced by impressive legends of intrigue, quick thinking, disguise and escape, and descriptions of a macabre but resourceful inventiveness that would have made James Bond proud. The ninja house, ninja weapons and fascinating ninja mythology all get bows of respect here, and exclamation points rightfully abound. A hyper-realistic, detailed painting style brings to mind martial arts movies of the 1970's, and likewise, this book pulls no punches; the red paint comes out on the blades, so a certain fortitude (and non-censoring Shogun library overlord) is required to get from cover to cover. That said, if you are sharing nonfiction books about pirates, the ruthless gangstas of the high seas, in fairness can you have any qualms about a ninja here and there? Readers interested in real military history will find this wild book a little scary, and lot fascinating...I've already seen a few boys practically "hi-YAH!" each other in order to get the next turn at it. (9 and up)
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2003's best: I'll take it on the Shins
I'm a dork, a dweeb, a nerd, sorely in need of a dose of cool, but fairly happy with my profound love of the unhip, the lame, the unvarnished side of life. Yeah, I like pop music. A lot.
The indie-pop group The Shins' 2003 release, Chutes Too Narrow, was my favorite album of last year, and as I'm in control of the next few paragraphs, I'm going to regale you with reasons why it should be yours too.
Chutes Too Narrow, the Albuquerque group's sophomore release, is about as far from a slump as one can get. 2001's Know Your Onion garnered indie acclaim. Its pop-laced-with-mildly-'60s psychedelia sound seemed utterly different from anything else on the musical radar, but to me it seemed suffused with a layer of haze. On Chutes Too Narrow, the smog has been removed, revealing a glorious veneer of intelligent pop.
"Kissing the Lipless" is the album's opener, and few track 1's/side 1's I have heard pull back the curtain better. A tale of love lost, it's immediately apparent that Mercer is a lyricist whose ability to combine strong melodies with turns of phrase puts him far ahead of the rest of the "love you/me too" pack.
"Called to see, if your back was still aligned, and your sheets were growing grass all over the corner of your bed" he sings, backed by nylon stringed strumming for the song's first verse. Quickly ringing electric and drums make their grand appearance, and Mercer's vocals soar high over the fray, going up an octave for the second part of the verse. Choruses, bridges, and all the other pieces of great pop songwriting whirl by, until by the end when we're simply left with the nylon and the impression of being bowled over by greatness.
Though the first part of Chutes Too Narrow is pretty damn brilliant, for me both the music and the lyrical intricacy increase on the album's second half. Starting with the pop nugget "Fighting in a Sack," a dance-worthy two-minutes-20-seconds of songwriting lessons, the second half includes the Nuggets-esque lead driven "Turn a Square," where perfect melody combines with lyrics like "Just a glimpse of an ankle and I react like it's 1805," and "It gets worse every time that we talk, can't afford to be just one in a flock/but that's your lot, when you're after such a well-made lock." "Gone for Good" continues the album's mild Americana vibe, a country-ish indie tune with more lyrics to make Frost proud.
The Shins' Chutes Too Narrow has that wonderful quality of being both easily accessible and challenging to what's considered the standard for rock music at our present cultural impasse. Best album of last year? Of all the music I was privileged to enjoy, Chutes Too Narrow remained #1.
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Wednesday, Sept. 6
Alzheimer's and dementia
support group
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Martial arts demonstration
noon-1 p.m.
Sproul Hall steps, Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley Martial Arts Program will put on a demonstration to show what martial arts styles are offered at the university.
Contact Patrick at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Housing Advisory
Regular meeting 7:30 p.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis St.
Agenda includes discussion and action on project-based Section 8 proposal and program to inspect vacant units and monitor for fire alarms.
Growing wise
with Betty Goren
10:30 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
"Discipline & Citizenship" conference
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Graduate Theological Union
Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Conversation between actor
Paul Newman and Laura
D'Andrea Tyson
5 p.m.
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Arthur Andersen Auditorium
Gayley Road between Hearst Avenue and Bancroft Way
The event inaugurates the business school's annual lecture series Forum on Philanthropy in Business.
Rent Stabilization Board
7 p.m.
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Among the issues the board will hear is a tenant's appeal of a hearing examiner's decision. The tenant in a building at 2472 Virginia St. will argue that the rent reductions granted for habitabilitiy problems were too small.
Friday, Sept. 8
Computer, software help
Vista College, Room 303, 7 p.m.
Topic will center on Quicklink Pen, a small hand scanner
For more information call (510) 527-2177 or firstname.lastname@example.com
"Discipline & Citizenship"
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Graduate Theological Union
Bade Museum, Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave.
Conversational Yiddish
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Berkeley Critical Mass
5:30 p.m. gather, 6 p.m. ride
Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
Join scores of happy cyclists and even some rollers and
joggers in this monthly celebration and street reclamation.
Kids welcome! After the ride there will be a free party.
273-9288 www.bclu.org
Saturday, Sept. 9
Open house
Julia Morgan center for the Arts
Meet new leaders and artist and learn about future plans for the facility. RSVPs encouraged
2640 College Ave. Berkeley
4- 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10
"Doors to Madame Marie"
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
As part of the Jewish Learning Center's Authors Series in the Library, Odette Meyers will be available for discussion and booksigning.
"Next Stop, Greenwich
2-4:30 p.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center Cinema
1414 Walnut St.
Based on filmmaker Paul Mazursky's own passage from Brooklyn to Greenwich Village, the film is about the dynamics of leaving home and trying to leave home behind. There will be a peer led discussion following the movie.
$2 suggested donation.
Sunday, Sept. 10
Solano Avenue Stroll
10 a.m.
The Local Legacies on Parade kicks off with Grand Marshal Wavy Gravy. The mile-long block party is filled with over 75 entertainers including RhythMix - a women's percussion group, Frog Legs - a Cajun band, and Mal
Sharpe & Big Money in Dixieland. There's a giant slide, a bicycle ramp-jumping show, ethnic foods, game booths, a hang gliding simulator, pony rides, castle bounces, a silent auction, dunk tanks, art projects, palm readings and more. Admission is free.
Monday, Sept. 11
"12th annual Berkeley YMCA
Golf Tournament"
Tilden Park Golf Course
Shotgun Start at 11:00 a.m.
Entry fee includes cart, lunch on the course and dinner. Proceeds benefit Albany-Berkeley YMCA
$125 Entry Fee
Voter workshop
1 p.m.
Learn about voting absentee and working a local polling places. North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Tai Chi Chuan
11 a.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Mid-Autumn Festival
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Last town hall meeting on the
Berkeley Housing Authority
6-8 p.m.
West Berkeley Senior Center
1900 Sixth St.
For information on the plan, call Wanda Remmers 548-8776
Thursday, Sept. 14
Eugene O'Neil House,
Mt. Diablo State Park Trip
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst and MLK Jr. Way
$21 per person
Environmental Sampling Project Task Force
6:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way
Agenda items include public comment time and sampling reviews
Pre-business workshop
Small-business Development Center
519 17th St. Suite 200, Oakland
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
273-6611, www.eastbayscore.org, firstname.lastname@example.com
Yoga class
2 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
What next for Haiti?
7:30 p.m.
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue,
What is the true story behind the recent elections in Haiti? What's the real impact of the global economy on Haiti?
please call to reserve childcare
Friday, Sept. 15
"The Barber of Seville"
1 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
"Lift the Sanctions from Iraq"
Interfaith Brunch & Community Gathering. Talk by Denis Halliday, Former U.N. Assistant Secretary-General
10:30 a.m. -noon
Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento
Saturday, Sept. 16
Shoreline clean-up walk
10 a.m.
Seabreeze Market, on Frontage Road just west of University Avenue
Friends of Five Creeks leads a walk, talking about
history, wildlife, and restoration possibilities from Strawberry to Codornices Creeks, as part of Coastal Cleanup 2000.
Sunday, September 17
Berkeley Citizen's Action Endorsement Meeting
2-5 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
To include local and state endorsements.
Please place this upcoming event in your listings.
Contact: BCA Co-chair Linda Olivenbaum at (510) 652-1206
Call 549-0816
Thursday, Sept. 21
Hearing to terminate the
Conditional Order for
Abatement for Pacific Steel
Casting Co.
9:30 a.m.
Bay Area Air Quality management District
939 Ellis St. 7th Floor Board Room
San Francisco
Friday, September 22
Point Reyes Nature Center, Earthquake Trail Trip
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst and MLK Jr. Way
$18 per person
Saturday, Sept. 23
From Capitalism to Equality
2 p.m.
Niebyl-Proctor Library
6501 Telegraph Ave. at Alcatraz
Why have the conditions of work become more difficult and the
rewards more unequal since 1973? Join author Charles Andrews to
discuss these issues and solutions for them.
$5 admission includes $10 discount coupon the book, "From Capitalism to Equality"
Sunday, Sept. 24
"First Steps in Finding your Family History"
Brunch 10:30 a.m., lecture 11 a.m.
Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
1414 Walnut St.
Using both story-telling and generational techniques, Dr. Lois Silverstein will offer beginning steps to rediscovering family heritage and traditions.
$4 for BRJCC members and $5 for all others
5th anniversary party and film festival
Bicycle Friendly Berkeley Fifth Birthday
6-8 p.m. party
film: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Pyramid Alehouse Outdoor Movie Theater
1901 Gilman St.
The event is to honor five years of BFB bike advocacy. Films will include: "Pedalphiles and Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels"
Bring something to sit on.
Free to members; $10-$20 sliding scale to non members.
"How Berkeley Can You Be?"
11 a.m. on University Avenue and California Street, culminating at Civic Center outside Berkeley High School
Festival in the park starts at 12:30 p.m.
849-4688, www.howberkeleycanyoube.com
Monday, Sept. 25
Open forum on affordable housing
5:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Ave.
Sean Heron of the East Bay Housing Organizations will talk about building a campaign for affordable housing. Sponsored by the Affordable Housing Advocacy Project.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
"Improving your bottom line"
2-5 p.m.
Berkeley Yacht Club
1 Seawall Dr.
Speakers include, Mayor Shirley Dean, Dr. Drian Nattrass and Mary Altomare Natrass, authors of "The Natural Step for Business" and two of the world's leading authorities on providing a strategic business framework promoting sustainabiliity and profitability.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Jim Hightower: "Election 2000: a Space Odyssey"
8 p.m.
King Middle School
1781 Rose St.
Sponsored by KPFA and Global Exchange
"I am an agitator," Hightower says. "The agitator is the centerpost in a washing machine that gets the dirt out."
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
848-6767 x609
Monday, October 2
"2nd annual Berkeley City Championship"
Tilden Park Golf Course
Entries accepted August 1. Entry Fee includes gift, cart and Awards Dinner. Proceeds benefit local organizations and projects. This event determines Berkeley City Champion and Seven other Flight Winners.
$115 Entry Fee
"Clean Lies Dirty War"
7:30 p.m. Unitarian Fellowship, 1924 Cedar
Event is part of a national campaign to end sanctions on Iraq.
(510) 528-5403
Thursday, October 5
3rd annual Berkeley Black Police Officers' Association Golf Tournament
Tilden Park Golf Course
Shotgun Start at 7:30 a.m. Entry Fee includes cart range balls and Award Luncheon. Proceeds benefit Berkeley Black Police Officers' Scholarship Fund.
$99 Entry Fee
Green Party Consensus Building Meeting
6 p.m.
2022 Blake St.
This is part of an ongoing series of discussions for the Green Party of Alameda County, leading up to endorsements on measures and candidates on the November ballot. This week's focus will be the countywide new Measure B transportation sales tax. The meeting is open to all, regardless of party affiliation.
Easy Tilden Trails
9:30 a.m.
Tilden Regional Park, in the parking lot that dead ends at the Little Farm
Join a few seniors, the Tuesday Tilden Walkers, for a stroll around Jewel Lake and the Little Farm Area. Enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, turtles, and warblers, and waterfowl.
215-7672; members.home.com/teachme99/tilden/index.html
Berkeley Farmers' Market
2-7 p.m.
Derby Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
Berkeley Camera Club
7:30 p.m.
Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda
Share your slides and prints with other photographers. Critiques by qualified judges. Monthly field trips.
Computer literacy course
6-8 p.m.
James Kenney Recreation Center, 1720 Eighth St.
This free course will cover topics such as running Windows, File Management, connecting to and surfing the web, using Email, creating Web pages, JavaScript and a simple overview of programming. The course is oriented for adults.
Berkeley Farmers' Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Center Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Milvia Street
Poets Juan Sequeira and Wanna Thibideux Wright
The Disability Mural
4-7 p.m. through September
Integrated Arts
933 Parker
Drop-in Mural Studios will be held for community gatherings and tile-making sessions. This mural will be installed at Ed Roberts campus.
Ralph Nader for President
7 p.m.
Video showings to continue until November. Campaign donations are requested. Admission is free.
Contact Jack for directions at 524-1784.
2nd and 4th Sunday
Rhyme and Reason Open Mike Series
2:30 p.m.
UC Berkeley Art Museum, 2621 Durant Ave.
The public and students are invited. Sign-ups for the open mike begin at 2 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
Free computer class for seniors
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
This free course offers basic instruction in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Windows 95, Excel and Internet access. Space is limited; the class is offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call ahead for a reservation.


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The body of the gunman who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings was claimed last week by his father for burial, according to a family spokesman.
Adam Lanza's father, Peter, claimed his son's remains on Thursday, and private arrangements were held over the weekend at an undisclosed location, a spokesman for Peter Lanza said.
Twenty-year-old Adam Lanza gunned down 20 first-graders and six school staffers on Dec. 14 after first killing his mother in the home they shared in the quiet New England hamlet of Newtown, Conn. Lanza died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police stormed the school during his rampage.
A private service for his mother, Nancy Lanza, was held earlier this month in New Hampshire. The Lanzas divorced a few years ago, and Peter was said to be estranged from his son. He has stayed largely out of sight since the killings.
An investigation into the massacre, which President Obama on Sunday called the worst day of his presidency, is ongoing. A federal task force on gun violence is expected to give its recommendations to Obama next month.
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A nation mourns after the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history left 20 children and six staff members dead at Sandy Hook Elementary.
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I'm very excited to share with you all a recipe that I developed for a double crust apple pie. I had been inspired a few weeks ago to come up with a series of 3-ingredient recipes that would focus on technique and flavor but still be simple enough for the unseasoned chef. I decided to make an apple pie as a challenge to myself--never having made one before--and as a way to show those who might find pastry intimidating how easy and adaptable it can be.
Basic Shortcrust Pastry
- 300g flour
- 227g salted butter, cold
- 2 lemons, zested with juice reserved
1. Cut butter into small chunks. Beat butter, zest of the 2 lemons, and flour together with an electric mixer OR combine with pastry blender OR rub together with fingers OR blitz in a food processor until it resembles sand.
2. Add just enough water to bring the mix together into a dough (about 20g for me). You'll know your pastry is ready when you can press it together and it stays in one piece.
3. Divide dough in two and wrap tightly with plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
4. When ready to use, roll out each portion to 13 inches in diameter. (I do this between two sheets of parchment paper. Don't worry too much if the parchment sticks to the pastry. I periodically placed mine in the freezer to help keep everything cold, and the butter will separate from the parchment when frozen.)
5. Take 1 portion of rolled dough and place it in a 9-inch tart tin with a removable bottom. Gently press into the sides to ensure even coverage. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Freeze the other portion of dough in-between the parchment pieces.
Apple Filling (and Assembly)
- 1 kg apples (I used about 7 apples for this recipe.)
- 220g dark brown sugar, divided
- 1 egg, separated
Making the apple butter:
1. Cut and core 500g of your apples, but do not peel. Add cut apples, juice of the one lemon, about 100g or so of water, and 170g of sugar to a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cover. Let the apples cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
4. Return puree to saucepan and simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for an hour. Color should deepen and the mixture should thicken slightly, but do not allow it to scorch.
5. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cool.
Apple filling:
1. Peel, quarter, and core the remaining 500g of apples. Slice on a mandolin to about 1/8th inch thickness. Place sliced apples in a large bowl of cold water while slicing remaining apples.
2. Once apples are sliced, drain water and add the juice from the remaining lemon, as well as the remaining 50g of sugar, over the apples. Stir to coat.
1. Remove pie base from the freezer. Dock with a fork and brush on egg white. Place back in the freezer and allow to set for for about 5-10 minutes.
2. Pour the entire recipe of apple butter into the pie base and even out with an offset spatula.
3. Arrange apple slices over the apple butter.
4. Remove remaining pie dough from the freezer and cut designs in while still cold. Transfer to the surface of the pie and seal overhanging edges. Trim excess dough.
5. Brush top pastry with egg yolk (beaten with any remaining egg white) and bake in a 365˚F oven for 60-70 minutes. Crust should be shiny and golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing from tin.
Some notes:
The reason for using salted butter is I think the flavor incorporates a little better into the mix than if I were to use unsalted butter and added salt. That being said, you could do that instead, though your recipe would then have 7 ingredients The addition of apple butter here takes the place of the normal apple pie filling, which is usually thickened with cornstarch and is typically quite sweet. By using the apple butter, I push the flavor of apple forward beyond what you would find in a typically apple pie. Also, the apple butter acts as a glue of sorts so that my slices are always clean, so no need to resort to adding thickeners or extra sweeteners. I'm always looking for a way around blind baking, and using an egg white seal has worked out very well for me. The egg white creates a water-tight layer between the crust and the filling, so no matter how wet my filling is, the crust will always bake crispy and won't get soggy for as long as the pie is around. Feel free to change this up as you see fit. Obviously you can spices to this (I recommend cinnamon, clove, and cardamom) but the beauty of this pie is that it's really not necessary. Although at first blush it may seem one-noted, the harmony between the flaky, almost savory crust and the bright and refreshing filling is one that doesn't need any help, in my honest opinion.
So there you have it! My 6-ingredient apple pie, sure to become a go-to for me, and hopefully for you as well!
By ResearchBunny
Posted 6 hours ago Dear EGulleters,
ResearchBunny here. I've just found you today. I've been lolling in bed with a bad cold, lost voice, wads of tissues, pillows, bedding around me. I spent all of yesterday binge-watching Season 2 of Zumbo's Just Desserts on Netflix from beginning to grand finale. I have been a hardcore devotee of Rose Levy Beranbaum since the beginning of my baking passion -- after learning that she wrote her master's thesis comparing the textural differences in cake crumb when using bleached versus unbleached flour. I sit up and pay attention to that level of serious and precision! While Beranbaum did study for a short while at a French pastry school, she hasn't taken on the challenge of writing recipes for entremets style cakes. That is, multi-layer desserts with cake, mousse, gelatin, nougatine or dacquoise layers all embedded in one form embellished with ice cream, granita, chocolate, coulis. After watching hours of the Zumbo contest, I became curious about the experience of designing these cakes. Some of the offered desserts struck me as far too busy, others were delightful combinations. I was surprised that a few contestants were eliminated when their offerings were considered too simple or, too sophisticated. So I'd like to hear from you about your suggestions for learning more about how to make entremets. And also, what you think about the show. And/or Zumbo.
Many thanks.
ps. The show sparked a fantasy entremet for my cold. Consider a fluffy matzo ball exterior, with interior layers of carrot, celery, a chicken mince, and a gelatin of dilled chicken broth at its heart!
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With 22 complexes in Queens, it houses 17,125 individual apartments in the borough. For years, the Authority has been a valuable source of affordable housing - not just in Queens but citywide.
Much attention has recently been focused on the need for City Hall to clean up NYCHA, and with good reason. There is no legitimate excuse for tenant repairs that take years, or for residents to live in fear because of inadequate security, especially when cash is available to make improvements.
But to truly fix NYCHA we need to start someplace else – in Albany, where State legislation must be drafted to give Mayor Bloomberg the tools he needs to manage NYCHA more effectively.
Some have argued that Mayor Bloomberg should replace NYCHA's four board members, but here's the reality - he can't. Not at the moment. Under current State law, he can only replace the Chair. The other three board members are all appointed to fixed, multi-year terms and can only be removed for cause. And some of those terms aren't due to expire until 2016, long after Bloomberg will be gone from City Hall.
In other words, NYCHA is not truly accountable to anyone today. It's an agency without any clear lines of authority, overseen by board members who can't be removed and are paid in excess of $187,000 a year to pursue pet projects and attend weekly meetings (an exception being the new tenant member added in 2011, who is paid $250 a month).
It's a management set-up that has remained largely unchanged since 1958, when Mayor Robert Wagner established a paid, three-member board as part of a shake-up that was driven, remarkably, by fear of Communists within the agency. Clearly, the time has come to bring NYCHA into the 21st century.
What's needed is legislation in Albany that will make NYCHA more accountable, more efficient and more responsive to taxpayers and tenants in the five boroughs.
We should start by merging the positions of Board chairman and general manager, like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority does, to create a single post with clear responsibility for day-to-day management of NYCHA operations.
We should create a seven-person board whose members would all be appointed by the mayor. Research by my office found that seven members is in line with other state and local public authorities and, in general, allows for a board that is still lean but big enough to reflect a diversity of backgrounds and expertise.
Two of the board members should be NYCHA tenants. NYCHA likes to spend millions of dollars on consultants to find out what's wrong with NYCHA, but I say ask a tenant. They'll tell you exactly what's wrong for free. The tenant members should be given short, two-year terms to safeguard their independence, but the mayor should be able to hire and fire the rest of the board at will.
One of the board members should be the deputy mayor with oversight of NYCHA, ensuring that the mayor's office stays involved in real-time with all developments arising from NYCHA board activities.
A structure like this would make clear exactly who is in charge of NYCHA every day, and give taxpayers someone to hold accountable every four years – the mayor, and no one else.
And here's a key point: no one except the chair would be paid a salary under my proposal. NYCHA is the only housing authority in the state that pays board members a full salary, a needless expense that has to end.
We need to restore the NYCHA board to the original vision first laid out by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia nearly 80 years ago, who in the beginning created a diverse, volunteer board of experts whose only incentive was doing a good job for the people they served.
And we need to give Mayor Bloomberg, and his successors, a management structure that is clear, transparent and effective. That would be good for Queens' tenants, good for NYCHA and good for New York.
Scott Stringer is the borough president of Manhattan.


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This morning I woke up at 5am with the worst headache in the whole world. After about 20 minutes of trying my very best to ignore it, I got up and headed downstairs in search of headache relief. I took a few tension headache tyenols and lay down with an ice pack on the couch. My headache became increasingly worse. Tension spilled out of my bones. Even my hair ached, and I felt nauseous to boot.
I tried throwing up, but that only increased the pain. I rocked back and forth holding my aching head and tried to relax, but it was impossible. In tears, I finally started a steamy hot bath. I poured in Epson salts, turned off all the lights, and submerged myself in the water. After soaking for a few minutes, the pain subsided to a dull pounding. I closed my eyes and counted the heartbeats in my head, concentrating on nothing else. I let my hands unclench, slackened my jaw, and let go through my shoulders.
And finally, relief came. Within short order, Spongebob Squarpants was somersaulting through my head in a wedding dress. I guess that is what I think about when I'm relaxed? I climbed back into bed and counted my heartbeats until my breathing was slow and even. I didn't go back to sleep, but I fell into a meditation of sorts that felt really refreshing.
I guess my tension comes out in my sleep. In the daytime, I've been just fine. It's at night that I begin to cry out and flinch. Aaron has to wake me up several times because I start shaking, squeezing my fists tight and grinding my jaw. I wonder why.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Literally... Inside My Head.
This morning I woke up at 5am with the worst headache in the whole world. After about 20 minutes of trying my very best to ignore it, I got up and headed downstairs in search of headache relief. I took a few tension headache tyenols and lay down with an ice pack on the couch. My headache became increasingly worse. Tension spilled out of my bones. Even my hair ached, and I felt nauseous to boot.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Operation Truth Project
I'm currently working on a photo project. It's kept me pretty busy, so I haven't been on here. But I'm planning on putting it up here in the next few days. It's a declaration of my truths; I'm planning on taking it to boot camp so when I feel all alone, I can remember that I've got friends.
Tomorrow I get off for my birthday, so I'll work on some of them then. Maybe Wednesday I'll get them up!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thanks For the Support
My Navy contract has been extended due to extenuating circumstances perpetuated by my mother. I won't be able to leave until next fall.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Who You Are
You curl yourself into a small niche
Under your breath, you mutter the words
"I hate you"
But you forget how his ears are extra keen
Because of his blindness.
He heard you. Little girl
Do you have to be who you are?
You are ten years old,
Sitting at the end of your mother's bed.
With childlike words, you try to explain what happened
How his fingers groped, and you bled
Because you're scared
And your mother stares at you, dumbfounded
Her swollen belly threatening to burst
With his child
Your sister.
And she doesn't do a thing. Child,
What makes you think who you are is worth shit?
You are sweet sixteen, and it is not sweet.
Your birthday is spent in tears
Because you might be older, but you aren't better.
In fact, you probably shouldn't have been born
Because all you do
Is cause grief for your family
This is what he screams into your face
All day long
But come nightfall, he will cry as he holds you close
Telling you he loves you
As you pleasure him. Little lady,
Don't you regret yet who you are?
Today, I locked myself into the bathroom
Turned off all the lights
Lit a candle,
Turned on the ihome and played 'Hey Jude'
Curled up on the floor
And I cried for you.
I mourned the pain of the little girl,
Sobbed in rage for the child
My heart ached for the little lady.
I cannot forgive what happened.
Every step that made you
Who you are.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Three years ago today, my phone rang. I groggily reached for the desk. It was about 2pm, and I was napping, getting over a bit of a cold. "Hello?" It was Aaron, a boy from my choir. He asked if I wanted to get some lunch-his treat. I said yes, somewhat hesitantly. I wasn't sure what he wanted.
We went to a Mexican restaurant, where we proceeded to talk for the next four hours. When we finally left, we went to the mall for a little while. He worked at Penney's, and we looked around for a few minutes. When the mall closed, we went to Skyview Lake, and sat for about 3 hours talking. And then, we went to Walmart and messed around with one of the employees that I used to work with.
In the end, as I was leaving, he walked me to my car. He didn't waste any time. "So, would you be my girlfriend?"
and the rest, as they say...
I love you, Aaron Lee. Thanks for asking me out that day!
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Melt My Heart Again
So, I've been writing my story over at Melt My Heart. It's been moving along quickly and easily. But the past few parts I've written have made me realize that I remember very little about my past, and I kind of don't want to remember the things I'm starting to.
After the last episode, I had a nagging recollection that I couldn't quite place my finger on. I'd try to think of it, but at the same time, I really tried to avoid it. Finally, over dessert last night, as I explained to Aaron, the whole memory came crashing back into my mind. It was a total shock and very unsettling. I guess I tried to protect certain people in my mind. Maybe that was my way of keeping someone around to support me and protect me against the man who hurt me so much. Turns out no one was there, after all.
I think I'd rather stay disillusioned. I've had to deal with a lot the past few years. In short order, my mom chose my abusive stepdad over me, my mom abandoned me and my siblings, my stepdad stole my siblings, my parents got a divorce. I was dragged into a media onslaught which made me an unwilling public figure. The family that welcomed me into their hearts and lives were chewed up and spit out when certain people accused their son-my best friend-of heinous acts that they are probably doing themselves. One of my best friends was killed, and now the person who should support me the most in life is trying her absolute best to create roadblocks in my future career.
With all of that on my plate to muck through, I don't think I want to be remembering nights in bed with my stepdad. I especially don't want to be remembering describing those nights in detail to someone and being ignored. The past can remain on the past while I work on the present. So if I'm missing a lot of details in my story, I ask your forgiveness. I'm keeping it light for my sake.
I'm not whining. I'm not being self-obsessed. This is me trying to be healthy and build myself up for my new family's sake. I don't want my husband to suffer any more than he has over what is now my past. My child will not know the life I knew. I'm very glad for a new chance to decide what I want to do and who I wanna be.
Thanks for understanding! And for reading. Many people have been extremely supportive of our whole family and situation, and I love that. Gratzi!
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Monday, November 8, 2010
I decided to do this before the freshness of being a bride wears off. :)
-How long did you date before you got engaged?
2 1/2 years
-Did you get the ring you wanted?
It's ten times better than what I thought I wanted! I'm glad he picked it.
-Was the proposal a complete surprise?
It was a shock, mostly because I thought it would be several
more months away still.
-Do you wish you had a bigger/smaller diamond? If so How big or small?
I actually think mine is the perfect size. He listened when I said not really
big, but not tiny. :)
-Did you cry when he proposed?
No... I smiled a lot, and kind of stuttered.
-Was the proposal romantic or creative?
It was very much both! More creative, slightly.
-Where did you go for your honeymoon?
Estes Park, CO. Beautiful!
-Did you buy his wedding band for him?
-What day of the year was your wedding day?
October 9th, 2010
-What kind of weather?
Sunny and about 76. Perfect!
-Inside or outside?
-Church/justice of the peace/other?
Our dear friend/pastor/mentor.
-How many people were there?
About 200
-Time of day?
3 pm
-Any kind of theme?
It was whimsical... roses and creme...
-How many bridesmaids? Who were they?
There were 5. Em was my maid of honor, of course, and Julie was
the matron of honor. Then I had Cassie and Liz and Marlee as bridesmaids.
-What kind of cake/what did it look like?
Like this :)
-Where did you have the reception?
At the vfw
-What kind of dress did you have/color/material?
It was white, um... not sure what material, but it was gorgeous. It
was a ballgown style, strapless, with lovely beadwork.
-What kind of flowers in your bouquet?
They were roses (white, creme, and red), baby's breath, and greenery.
-Kind of engagement ring?
the engagement ring is a diamond surrounded by 10 smaller stones.
-Kind of wedding bands?
A thin band that twines around it-its' a set. Aaron's is Platonic Titanium.
-How did you wear your hair?
Really feathery, updo for short hair, and highlights.
-Who was it important that they be there?
James, my old pal from singing school, and my other mother, and Gloria,
clear from Canada! And the wedding party. And my dad. I was glad for
absolutely everyone who came.
-Was the reception big or small?
I would call it pretty big. We comfortably fit in the room though.
-What did the groom wear?
A tux, with ivory shirt and paisley tie. It was Calvin Klein-dead sexy!
-How long on Honeymoon?
Around a week later was when we went.
-What did you do?
Well, we spent a day driving, and ended up in Fort Collins at a lovely
lakeside campground cabin. We ate find dining, and the next day we shopped
in Boulder. Then we went to Estes Part and had a VIP Tour with the most cool
tour guide ever. And then we bought more shirts and trinkets and apple butter and
taffy and sweatshirts and hats and scarves and gifts for each other than we knew what
to do with. And then we spent a day hiking in the mountains and around a huge lake and
waterfall. Then we drove all the way home, and on the way, we ate alligator, kangaroo,
wild boar, buffalo, elk, and ostrich jerky. Yummy! And we did other things that I won't
talk about, of course, honeymoon things.... :p
-Was it modest or costly?
I guess it was kind of in between... for us it would have been really costly. But
we had a lot of help, so we were able to go all out. We had napkins with our names on them...
and a really amazing dress... and lovely decorations... and a lot of food... thanks to the
people who paid for all of that stuff!
-How old are you and the groom?
He is 22 and I am 24. For now.
-How long were you engaged before you got married?
7 months. YIKES!!!
-Live together before or wait till married?
We lived together... but in separate rooms. We lived with his parents for a
summer, and I got a floor to myself. Then we moved into the dorms, where
he slept in the dorm above me. And since then, we moved into a house, where
I slept with Cass while Aaron got his own room-till now. Mua-hahahha!
-Take a long time to plan the wedding or was it simple?
It took the whole 7 months. Was that a long time?
-Did you do it yourself or with family or hire someone to plan the wedding?
It was the combined efforts of Aaron and I, Lynne, Julie, and Mom Hoyt. And
the grandmas, of course!! Ohh, and Cassie.
-Did you write your own vows or use something pre-made?
We wrote our own. Funny story... Aaron forgot his at home, so he kind of made them up
as he went at the wedding. So he ended up saying, "I promise to do whatever you
want me to... even if I don't want to." I promise never to play that card on you, Babe.
Sigh.... I love being married...
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Inside My Head, Installment #12
I have a new favorite song. Temporarily, at least. It's Footloose, by Kenny Loggins. Today, while I was working in the bar, and no one was around, I entered that song 4 times in the jukebox and danced my heart out around the pool tables. That was such a blast, I went ahead and played some songs from show choir and danced to those as well. It was gratifying. I didn't quite know how to explain why I was out of breath when another employee walked in. So I just played Hey Jude and jammed out. I love music so much.
Today was a long day, as noted in my earlier post. I'm full of thoughts right now and can't think to read my book or sleep. It probably didn't help that I drank a mountain dew today, because I drink those so rarely that when I do, it pumps me full of energy!!! I also drank a starburst when I got off of work. Here's the recipe to the most awesome drink ever:
A shot of each: Cherry, Watermelon, Grape, and Peach schnapps
Top with whipped cream.
This is my edited recipe. I make a lot of interesting mixed drinks at work.
My friends and I have begun discussing beliefs and philosophies lately. I am amazed at how many things I never questioned before, that are now up for grabs. Reincarnation seems entirely possible. Time, truth, and everything else is relative. My life personally has become a journey of peace. As much as I have lived in strife, I am a very peace-hungering soul.
One of my favorite new realizations is that most things I concern myself with are not worth the passion I put into them. For instance, a sudden anger at my friend dissapates quickly when I realize how short life is. A panic attack over money ceases once I'm reminded that it's just a phase I'm going through that will be over soon. My life is now. Not in the future. I can't live life waiting to see people again, or to make up with people I've lost. It's now that I should be happy, alive, and adventurous.
And I am! The Navy is a promising adventure. My husband and I are closer than we have ever been. Adversity has brought us together. Every week, we take a night off for dates. Sometimes we double date with our friends Dane and Julia, or Tim and Julie. Lately, we've taken to Christmas shopping. We are becoming active in the community and have made some good friends. He's converted me into a Husker fan. Me! A sports enthusiast!
When I lived in Nashville, I had the opportunity to nanny for the manager of the Newsboys. With that job, I got to meet several well known people and their offspring. I was telling Aaron about this the other day, and we began talking about baby names. Here are the ones he picked as favorites: Jackson Mitchell, Drew Renee, Ayrin Claire, and Kaden James. That was kind of a fun thing, and I was impressed. When we first met, he wanted to name our first son Magnum or River. Good Heavens! I'm so glad we've come so far. (Don't worry, anyone- no babies in our near future!)
When I was much younger, I had a list of baby names that I loved and planned on naming my 12 prospective children. Berea helped me with the list, and I think she planned on stealing a few of them. Funny thing, my favorite name on the list, and the one I planned to use no matter what, was Aaron Ezekiel. :) Some others were William Kyle, Westley Mitchell, and Vision James. For girls, I had Elisabeth Liberty, Morgan Whitaker, Jessica Madison, and Noelle Christmas (yes, really!). That's only eight, but I can't remember the other names. Suffice it to say, my future TWO children will thank me for becoming cooler with age and also for forgetting to have the other million siblings they were supposed to get. :p But we will have a dog named Marley.
As long as we're on the subject of Candy Man and I and a bun-in-the-oven, guess what happened at our house this week?
That's right... baking! And who do you suppose baked all this amazing banana and pumpkin bread?
Why, Aaron and me, that's who! We are the world's best team!!!!
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me offa my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose
You're playing so cool
Obeying every rule
Dig way down in your heart
You're yearning, burning for some
Somebody to tell you
That life ain't passing you by
I'm trying to tell you
It will if you don't even try
You can fly if you'd only cut....
Ohhh, yeah. :)
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A Fun Day
Well, the last 24 hours have been interesting.
Last night, my roommate got in a car accident. Her car was totaled, and she was lucky to be okay, although she did get a pretty good knock on the head and is suffering the expected stiffness and pain that usually follows a car crash.
This morning, I was informed that my mom had been given mental attention. That's all I know. I didn't learn when, or where the kids were, or what the attention was for. And I guess I won't know, but I do hope that if this is true, mom is getting excellent care.
And, then today, my friend from Omaha lost her house due to a fire. Candy Man is there now helping with relief. I would have gone, but I have class tomorrow. But my thoughts are with her, and I'm staying home with Cassie to make sure she's okay.
Also, I'm suffering some epic cramps and swollen tonsils. An odd and painful combination. Lord help us.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A Wish for a Baby Girl
Tiny baby girl, smiling up at me, with blue-cicle eyes
And the little nose that scrunches up when you grin at me
Sweet child with mama's hair and daddy's knack for mischief
Is that you won't grow up
Until you are ready to.
In the Spring,
I hope your daddy teaches you to smell the flowers
And that your eyes light up with wonder at the sights
Of lavender and rose, and of newly grown buds on the dogwoods
May you find beauty
In a cool shower of rain.
When Summer comes,
My dream is of you, tiny angel, sitting in the shade
Only happiness attends your presence, and not a care
For you are young, and these are the months of enchantment
Blow the seeds of a dandelion
Make a wish, little meadow fairy.
In the Autumn,
When you become our little Boo, and learn the delight of cocoa
And of crunching leaves as you go door-to-door in search of candy
Stay young, little dreamer. Light the world with your smile in September
Always believe in miracles
Cause we believe in you.
Come frigid Winter,
When mama sings Ah La Nanita as you drift into Lullaby Bay
Count the stars that illuminate the tranquil night sky
I hope you stay safe in the arms of those who love you so
And love us too
Be our bright future
Oh, little baby girl
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
I breathe deep
Feel the presence inside me
Whispering mysteries
That I have known all along.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
A Few Thoughts-Posted With Permission
This is what I'm trying to post to your blog, but it won't let me- it's too long. :P
It's a concept that's hard for me to really put into words- it's something I'm still working through. It's all a part of the process of shifting the blame/responsibility for my messed up childhood from the cult, and onto my parents. It's hard to do, and I can only do it in bits. :)
From what I have observed from my own situation, and from many others in similar ones, I have seen a pattern emerge. There are obviously exceptions to this, but I'm finding that they are few.
People that get caught up in cults seem to have some combination of the following:
- Insecurity
- A burning need to know absolutes
- Wanting to be different- not content to be just "ordinary"
- Inability to be truly honest with themselves
- Lack of ability to think critically (to slice through emotions, and process what is actually being said)
- Difficulty in making/maintaining healthy, stable friendships or relationships
- Think in Black/White terms only- nothing is ever grey
- Stubborn, and determined to be right
etc. etc. The list could really go on forever.
One scenario, which is all too common, is that one (or both) of these types of people get into a relationship, which turns out to be less perfect than they had envisioned. It may be a perfectly "normal" relationship, or it may actually be dysfunctional. Either way, it does not fit with the idea of the "perfection" they had in their brains, and since they firmly believe that button pushing works, they proceed to search for answers on how to make that happen.
Instead of keeping a level head about it, they turn to some charismatic, persuasive speaker with "reasonable" arguments- it makes sense in their brains. They latch on like a bulldog, and will not let go, no matter what is said.
I think childhood abuse plays into this- it creates such fractured people, who need the absolute security of knowing what's right, what's true.
The unfortunate thing is that they become very obnoxious, and, as Angel said, repel healthy people.
I've seen this played out repeatedly over my childhood. For over 20 years, I fiercely stood up for my abusers, and defended everything they did. I bought their line that they were the victims- they meant well, but everyone was always taking advantage of, and hurting them. (for the record: I'd like to believe that they did mean well, and that it was the brokenness in their brains that led them to make such unfortunate decisions. Sometimes I wonder, though.)
Which brings me to another point: I think there will always be a huge disconnect between the parents and the children of these movements.
The parents insist that they meant well, and only wanted the best for their children. I think that's what they honestly believe, but if they were brutally honest with themselves, I think the answer would actually be a little different. I've studied child abuse pretty extensively over the last little while (with the help of my psychologist), and what appears to be happening is that the parents are so broken and hurting, and try to find a way to heal themselves. They *say* that they're doing this for their children, but reality, it's for themselves. It's inherently selfish, and they do not take their children's personalities, needs, hurts, etc. into question. It's all about the parent being right. It's vengeance for having all control taken away from them when they were young, and they unfortunately exert that vengeance on their innocent children.
We children just see that the people that were supposed to love, nurture and protect us utterly screwed up their job. They allowed and more often than not caused us to be hurt.
It's complicated. I get that. I don't think that any parent actually sets out to hurt their children. I know that mine didn't. I know that I was loved abundantly and richly for the first 5 years of my life. Now that I've let the pain and anger of the next 15 years have their day in court, I'm able to look back with more warmth towards those 5 wonderful years.
My parents would have given their lives for me- I know that. They loved me as much as they could, but their brokenness and pain prevented them from seeing how they were destroying the child that was given to them to care for. I know the guilt consumes them now, but that does not absolve them for what they did. I've had to realize that, and let myself be angry, to cry for those lost years of my childhood.
It's never going to be ok. I will come to a point where there will be some measure of forgiveness, I think, but the bitter fact remains: I never had a childhood. They stole it from me.
The problem is...the abuse continues. I know they don't mean to do so, but it continues. It is now up for me to shield myself.
This is what I see in Angel's situation, too. The abuse continues- yes, it's taken on a different form, but it's just as insidious and painful for her. She had to take the extreme step to get complete distance, and I know how hard it was for her. Whether or not the abuser(s) meant to hurt her is hard to say. Knowing what I do, I've got to say that it appears pretty deliberate. I have heard the abuser's side and apparent intentions, but the way I see it coming across to Angel is a very different thing. I think that's where the person type comes in.
I see the pattern repeated in my parents. They fall for the exact same things over and over and over again. Lessons don't get learned. There seems to be some disconnect somewhere, and it frustrates me to no end- I love them, and I hate seeing them get hurt.
I see that with most other people that have got involved in cults- very few actually learn any lessons from their experiences, and just go on to replicate it in some other way- whether it be another religion, a pyramid scheme, or a toxic group of friends. It seems to be an inner drive to stay in this level of a "comfort zone", and no amount of healthy options available will attract them.
Children like Angel and I are very reactive to this type of behavior. We tend to crave the ordinary, the non sensational, and a good, honest day's work. We hate drama, and we hate "perfect answers" to anything- we know there is no such thing. Some children react differently. Some are permanently broken, and never able to pull out of the cycle.
Angel was a rebel, as was I. We fought hard, and were punished (and broken) hard. It is, however, that strength and determination that has given us the ability to live healthy, discerning lives. (the willingness to be brutally honest has helped, too. Relentlessly questioning everything is a must!)
These are just a few of my thoughts on the subject. ;-)
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June 28-Aug. 7
June 28
Rock Ridge Ranchers 4-H Club meeting — Rock Ridge Ranch, 1734 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, 6:30 p.m. June 28. Join leaders Debra Passero and Brittany Bajek for hands-on learning. Horse ownership is not required. 4-H is open to ages 8-18. For more information on this club and other 4-H opportunities, call 570-296-3400 or email email@example.com.
June 29
Dog walk — Begins and ends at St. Patrick's Annex parking lot, East High Street, Milford, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 29. All dogs must be leashed. Walk with or without a dog. $10 entry fee benefits Pike County Humane Society. 570-296-7654.
Minisink Valley Historical Society lecture — Fort Decker, 127 W. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 1 p.m. June 29. Frank Salvati will present "The Short, Bloody Life of Fort William Henry." Salvati will identify the myths from "The Last of the Mohicans" about the fort and its largest campaign during the French and Indian War. Free; donations welcome.
Smoked Boston pork butt cookout — Sparrowbush Firehouse, 79 Main St., Sparrowbush, N.Y., 2 p.m. June 29, to benefit Deerpark Veterans Memorial Fund. $15, seniors $12, $7 age 11 and younger. Tickets available at Roosa-Fleming VFW Post 161, 47 Owen St., Port Jervis, N.Y. or by calling 845-856-7633.
"An Evening of Bluegrass and Folk" — D&H Canal Visitor's Center, 58 Hoag Road (just off Route 209), Cuddebackville, N.Y., at 7:30 p.m. June 29. Neversink Valley Museum presents an evening of Americana and bluegrass music featuring Kevin and Sue Egge, with guest musician Pete Carr. Admission $7, $5 museum members. 845-754-8870. firstname.lastname@example.com. neversinkmuseum.org.
June 30
"Mother Goose's Chickens" Living History Presentation — Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Road, Montague, N.J., 1-4 p.m. June 30. Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History (MARCH) will showcase a mini-farm presentation with historic information by Sharon Orce, complete with live chickens and geese. Free. 973-293-3106. email@example.com.
July 2
Cruzin Port — Front Street, Port Jervis, N.Y., 5 p.m. July 2.
July 5-6
Vetstock — Two-day celebration and fundraiser. Events at Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, and American Legion Post 139, 104 County Road 2001, Milford. Live concert, DJs, military exhibitions, sanctioned Malibu rodeo, food, vendors and more. All proceeds go to Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) to provide an accessible home for Marine Cpl. David Noblit Jr., a local wounded Afghanistan war veteran, his wife and their young son. For a list of events, to buy tickets, or for more information, go to vetstockusa.com, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call 570-828-8675.
July 6
"A Walk Through Time: History of D&H Canal" — Meet at DEC access road on Route 209, across from Pinekill Deli, Westbrookville, N.Y., 10 a.m. July 6. Sponsored by Basha Kill Area Association. Free. 386-4892. thebashakill.org.
Second annual Purse-A-Palooza & Art Sale — Haven's Treasures, 149 Sawkill Ave., across from WaterWheel Caf� in Upper Mill Shoppes, Milford, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6. Slient auction of designer purses, Longaberger baskets, and original paintings by local artist Paula Heiser, to benefit Safe Haven of Pike County. 570-296-2827 or 877-296-7878. firstname.lastname@example.com.
Greeley Volunteer Fire Department annual chicken barbecue — 245 Route 590, Greeley, 2 p.m. July 6. Food, music and fun. $9, $5 age 11 and younger. 570-685-7537. firstname.lastname@example.com.
Independence Day Vendor Fair & Fireworks — Airport Park, 701 Ave. S, Matamoras, starting at 3 p.m. July 6. Vendors, tree dedication, children's heroes hut, chili cook-off, live music, veterans honor acknowledgement and a car, truck and bike show with guest Ed Almquist. Festivities culminate with a fireworks display donated by Phantom Fireworks. Call 845-206-8551 or 845-234-7100, or visit matamorasrecreation.com.
Family outdoor film screening: "The Lorax" — Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, Pa., 7 p.m. July 6. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and/or lawn chairs. Craft activity will begin at 7 p.m. followed by film at dusk, rain or shine in outdoor amphitheater or tented terrace. Free. 570-296-9630.
July 9
Tri-State Dog Obedience Club orientation — TSDOC facility at Shohola Business Center, Route 6, Shohola, Pa., 7 p.m. July 9. Registration prior to orientation is recommended. tristatedogobedienceclub.org. 570-296-5594.
July 11
Port Jervis Seniors bus trip — Bus leaves Burger King in Port Jervis, N.Y., at 9 a.m. July 11 for Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort on Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa. Scenic boat ride, dinner, show: "Memories With Rich Wilson." Returns 4:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Call Joan Wagner at 845-856-3247.
"Cooking With Herbs & Spices" — Penn State Extension in Wayne County, 648 Park St., Honesdale, Pa., 6 p.m. July 11. Local chef Marcia Dunsmore presents a second workshop on preparing, preserving and cooking with fresh herbs. $5, free age 17 and younger. Call 570-253-5970, ext. 4110, for information and to register.
History program and book signing: "Liberty: The Amazing Story of America's Favorite Statue" — Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. July 11. Author, photographer and lecturer Kevin Woyce talks about how the Statue of Liberty was built and what she symbolizes, and explores her world from 19th-century Paris to 21st-century New York, with digital slide show. Free and open to all. 845-856-7313.
July 12
Seniors' Ice Cream Social — Belle Reve Senior Living, 404 E. Harford Street, Milford, Pa., 1:30 p.m. July 12. Free and open to all seniors. Seating is limited; RSVP by calling 570-409-9191.
July 12-13
Vacation Bible School — Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 6-8 p.m. July 12 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13. Theme for this year: "Everywhere Fun Fair." Children from age 4 through grade six are invited to attend. No registration fee. Lunch served July 13. 845-856-3423.
July 13
Milford Garden Club's 21st annual Secret Garden Tour — Tour eight diverse gardens in Milford, Pa., between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. July 13. Tickets $15 in advance at Jill Deal, 101 W. Harford St., Milford, Pa., or $20 day of event at Milford Community House, 201 Broad St., or at Remembrance Place Park on corner of West Ann Street and Elderberry Alley, Milford, Pa. Free age 11 and younger. 570-296-6345 or 570-296-3833.
Workshop: "Gardening With Children" — Port Jervis Community Garden, intersection of North Street and Main Street, Port Jervis, 10 a.m. July 13. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. 705-1247.
Pancake breakfast — Westbrookville Methodist Church, 23 Pine Kill Road, Westbrookville, 7 a.m. July 13. Takeout available. $6. Call 754-8323 or 754-8763.
July 14
Monthly breakfast — Sparrowbush Engine Company, 79 Main St., Sparrowbush, N.Y., 7:30 a.m. July 14. $6, $4 ages 10 and younger. 845-856-5047. firstname.lastname@example.com.
Patrick Abrams Memorial Scholarship Tricky Tray — Wallenpaupack Area High School gym, Route 6, Hawley, Pa., noon July 14. Calling starts at 2 p.m. Prizes include Disney Park hopper passes, themed baskets, dining, shopping and recreational gift certificates, children's items, and more. 50/50 and concession stand. $3 admission price includes a free sheet of white/blue tickets, children admitted free. Proceeds benefit Patrick Abrams Memorial Scholarship. Donations are tax deductible. Contact Cecilia Abrams at 570-775-7377 or email@example.com.
Matamoras-Westfall Historical Society monthly meeting — Westfall Township Municipal Building, LaBarr Lane, Westfall Township, Pa., 2 p.m. July 14. All area residents are welcome to attend.
July 15
2012 PJHS & DVHS Charity Golf Scholarship Tournament — The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club, 87 Neversink Drive, Port Jervis, N.Y., 8:30 a.m. July 15. $125 per person. Proceeds will go to scholarships for members of Port Jervis High School and Delaware Valley High School golf teams. Call 440-915-9315 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Nepera Breakfast Club — Deer Park Grill, 104 Route 6, Port Jervis, N.Y., 10 a.m. July 15. 692-6805. email@example.com.
"Trash to Cash: Buying and Selling Online" — Hub at Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 6:30-8 p.m. July 15. Free. Pros and cons of Craigslist and eBay will be discussed. 845-772-7586. email@example.com.
July 16
AARP Chapter 3455 Pike Co. meeting — Riverview Inn, Shay Lane, Matamoras, Pa. 1 p.m. July 16. 973-293-3949.
July 18
"Come Paint With Me" — Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, Pa., 10 a.m. July 18. This free plein air painting program is open to the public and is noninstructional. Visitors can either join the artists or observe them at work in the fields and forests of Grey Towers for these outdoor painting and sketching sessions. Bring your own materials and a picnic lunch. Meet near mansion (visitor pavillion in inclement weather). No reservations needed. Rain or shine.
Safe Haven of Pike County open house — Safe Haven opens doors to its new office building at 402 Broad St., Milford, Pa., 4-6 p.m. July 18. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. July 19. Free and open to public. 570-296-2827.
"Wines of Summer" — Hub at Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 6:30-8 p.m. July 18. Free. JoAnn DeGaglia, a certified specialist of wine, explains how to get the most for your money. Bring your own wine glass for tasting. 845-772-7586. email@example.com.
Summer Concert Series — Riverside Park, Fourth Street at end of King Street, Port Jervis, 7-9 p.m., July 18. Call John Faggione, 845-858-4045.
July 20
Summer Street Fair/15th annual Arts Walk — Front Street in Port Jervis, N.Y., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20. Fine artists, craftspeople, performing artists, live music, food, classic cars. Contact Tri-State Chamber of Commerce at 845-856-6694 or email@example.com.
July 29
Vacation Bible School — Hope Evangelical Free Church, 300 First St., Matamoras, Pa., 9 a.m.-noon July 29-Aug. 2. 570-491-4020.
"Install Your Own Ceramic Tile" — Hub at Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 6:30-8 p.m. July 29. Free. Ken Herbig shows how to install ceramic tile in kitchen or bathroom. 845-772-7586. email@example.com.
Aug. 7
Young Artists Workshop — Pike County Arts and Crafts, Milford Borough Hall, 109 W. Catharine St., Milford, Pa., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7, 14 and 21. Instructor Marie Liu will lead summer projects including mixed-media painting, weaving with fabric, printing techniques and collage. $75 for three classes, includes all supplies. Preregistration required: 570-409-6754 or email@example.com


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Ex-HPD officer faces 25 years for running drug money
He pleaded guilty to being a courier of cash routed through Houston to Mexico
A former Houston police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to running drug money as a courier for an organization that laundered as much as $27 million collected from around the United States, then pumped through Houston and on to Mexico.
Anthony Foster, 47, faces up to 25 years in federal prison without parole for his role in the conspiracy, but could serve less time if he cooperates with authorities still looking for members of the organization, including the boss, who are believed to be in Mexico.
U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal warned Foster and co-defendant Sarah Combs, 48, a former office manager who also pleaded guilty Tuesday, that she is not obligated to show leniency when they are sentenced in May.
"If the sentence you get is heaver than you expect, you understand that you are stuck with it," Rosenthal cautioned before the pleas were final. "You cannot get out of it."
Combs faces up to five years.
The case exposed an enterprise that operated out of a simple office tucked away behind an auto collision shop on Westheimer in far-west Houston.
Money was brought to Houston in bulk, then transferred between financial institutions to make the jump from the United States to Mexico, according to an indictment.
Authorities have not said why they believe the money was connected to drugs.
Foster is a Marine Corps veteran, as is his nephew, Willie Whitehurst, who is also scheduled to plead guilty, according to court records.
In the legitimate business world, Whitehurst advertised his services as a courier, bodyguard and bounty hunter.
Foster was driving on the North Freeway last year with more than $350,000 stashed in what looked like a case of "Kentucky Deluxe" whiskey when he was stopped by police.
He resigned from the Houston Police Department in 2009 after 15 years on the force, and while under investigation for taking a bribe.
He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of taking money from an undercover officer posing as a motorist and received deferred adjudication.
After Foster left the HPD, he made $1,000 a week as a driver running errands, such as dropping children off at school, said his lawyer, Ed Mallett.
"He was never compensated above his salary," Mallett said. The money was earned on the books, and Social Security was withheld, he said.
Others in the organization are fugitives and as many as five of them are believed to be hiding in Mexico, including Luis Ojeda, a Mexican citizen who was contacted there by the Houston Chronicle last year and proclaimed his innocence.
"You have thrown me a curve ball. My God, what a mess," said Ojeda, the owner of an energy-services company in Mexico that once operated a money-exchange business that converted dollars to pesos.