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Posted on November 4, 2009
It is November, now, and time to start talking about the things we talk about in this country when we approach the last two months of the year. These two months are a time of tradition, joy, and light, so we make it a point of honor to grumble loudly about them. Featuring highly in any such grumble is fruitcake.
Now I like fruitcake, myself. I come of a fruitcake family, and you may take that any way you wish. In fact, I have a greater tolerance for fruitcake than for fruitcake jokes: there's just one fruitcake, and it keeps getting circulated every year, a fruitcake is a useful gift because you can use it to bash anyone who tries to bring you more fruitcake, etc. But even I will admit that I have been served some pretty unappetizing fruitcake.
The fruitcake of stereotype is thick, heavy, indigestible. This stereotype is so widespread that there are people who have never eaten fruitcake and never intend to, simply because of the stories. That the steretype is sometimes true adds to the problem.
Fruitcake books affect people the same way, often for the same reason. They were forced to try these in childhood, when anything more complicated than fudge or the Smurfs was beyond their tastes. You know which books I mean: thick, heavy, and famous. I did an informal survey once on the books you'd wish on your worst enemy, if stuck on desert isle, and lots of these books came up: political or philosophical tomes, 600-page classics of western literature, and so forth.
The funny thing about the survey was that just about every book listed was somebody else's favorite. (In fact, I was asked not to divulge the name of the person who picked Boswell's Life of Johnson to a handy Johnson fan we both knew.) Tristram Shandy made the list right away, a book I always considered a perfect fruitcake, just chock full of nuts. Somebody out there DOES read the fruitcake books, just as some of us do eat the fruitcake.
So when considering your holiday gift list this year, you really ought to consider throwing in a fruitcake book or two, one of those books you actually liked but won't admit it lest your friends think you're intellectual, or something. Or get one for yourself, and leave it lying around. It's the same theory that keeps fruitcake fans sending out that heavy holiday foodstuff. If it sits around long enough, there's a chance someone out there will sample it and like it.
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Chili's is a national chain, and the Chili's in Panama City Beach, FL located in Pier Park North is brand spanking new. I have eaten there once, and the service was quick and the food was great. Their chips and salsa as usual was awesome. Their menu has changed a lot over the years, but in most instances you will find something you like. Editor recommends!
Bay Point Water Sports! This is a really fun place to spend the day while in PCB! They have all the fun on the water you can handle. Between their new Yamaha Wave-Runners, the guided dolphin tours, and pontoons— You will be able to please everyone in your family. That's saying a lot! Check out there website for videos, tons of useful information related to dolphins and the local area, plus video!
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Outdoor enthusiasts may want to circle the second weekend in June on the calendar with a big red marker and make their way to Prompton State Park.
Outdoor enthusiasts may want to circle the second weekend in June on the calendar with a big red marker and make their way to Prompton State Park.
On Saturday, June 8, the resurrected Prompton Punisher trail run returns after a four-year hiatus. The following day, June 9, will be the Prompton Paddle & Pedal mountain biking and kayaking demo day.
The last Prompton Punisher took place in 2009. At that time it was just a 10 mile run, but now there will be optional routes that can extend the adventure to 20 or 30 miles.
Previous runs have attracted 80 to 90 elite, off-road runners, and similar numbers are expected to compete this year.
The race circuit is a 10 mile loop and traverses tough terrain. Runners can definitely expect a challenge.
The course is largely single-track trail through mud, rocks and stream crossings. Those opting for the 20 or 30 mile runs will complete the circuit twice, or three times, respectively.
While there is no time limit for racers opting to take the 10 or 20 mile challenge, those that strive for the ultimate punishment will have to complete the first two circuits in a 5ス-hour time frame in order to press on. Due to the remoteness of the course, aid stations will be available at the start/finish line and at a point 5.5 miles along the route. Runners are encouraged to provide their own hydration.
Registration fees and times vary by race. Runners choosing only to do the 10 mile course may register between 7:45-8:15 a.m. on race day for $40. They will begin racing at 8:30 a.m.
Those hoofing the 20 or 30 mile loops can register between 6:45-7:15 a.m. for $60.
All proceeds from the race go to benefit the Hope Hill Ministry and the Friends of Prompton State Park. They will commence at 7:30 a.m.
Additionally, a post-race vegan meal will be available for $10. Those who pre-register by May 23 will receive a technical T-shirt. To pre-register, contact Paul and Dee Maopolski at (845) 252-7454 or e-mail: email@example.com. A waiver and registration form will need to be completed by all entrants.
The Paddle & Pedal will feature bikes from approximately a dozen mountain cycling companies, among which are Cannondale, Fuji, Scott and Jamis.
The great folks from Sicklers and Sawmill Cycles, as well as some company representatives from Giant, will be on hand to answer questions and get you set up to take a test ride on some sweet bikes.
While the vast majority of Prompton's terrain is not for novice riders, areas near the main parking lot and picnic pavilion will be set-up for riders who don't wish to tackle the trails.
If careening through the woods on two wheels isn't your idea of fun, don't fret … kayaks and canoes are a nice, safe bet.
Sawmill Cycles will be on hand with kayaks from Emotion and Seaman's Marina will be there representing Old Town canoes and kayaks.
Whether you have never tried kayaking or canoeing, or you are considering making an upgrade to your fleet, this event will be an outstanding chance to try out some new boats.
Local food vendors will also be on hand with delicious eats and treats for those looking for lunch and there will be wine and beer tastings held outside the park by Antler Ridge Winery and Three Guys and a Beer'd brewery.
All of this is possible through a cooperative effort from the Friends of Prompton, Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau, Wayne County Tourism, the Greater Honesdale Partnership, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, The Dime Bank and other local businesses.
The goal of the entire weekend is multi-faceted.
While getting people to Prompton to experience the wide variety of things there are at the park to do, it also showcases local businesses involved with the recreation and tourism industry in the area.
Additionally, having the two events on back-to-back weekend days will hopefully attract visitors from outside the area. Since Prompton State Park is a day-use area, there is anticipation that people may stay overnight in an area hotel or campground and bring in some additional revenue to local establishments on a non-holiday weekend.
More information about this wild weekend can be found on www.friendsofprompton.com or check out the Facebook pages for the Friends of Prompton State Park and The Prompton Punisher.
Additional details as well as sponsorship opportunities can also be directed to Paul Mang at 470-6023.


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Two days before his former teammates open their 2013 NFL season at Buffalo, Aaron Hernandez appeared Friday in handcuffs to be arraigned on first-degree murder and firearm-related felonies in Fall River Superior Court.
Hernandez, 23, the former Patriots All-Pro tight end who dressed in the same black suit and open-collared white shirt he wore in previous court appearances, pleaded not guilty to all six counts against him.
Two days before his former teammates open their 2013 NFL season at Buffalo, Aaron Hernandez appeared Friday in handcuffs to be arraigned on first-degree murder and firearm-related felonies in Fall River Superior Court.
Hernandez, 23, the former Patriots All-Pro tight end who dressed in the same black suit and open-collared white shirt he wore in previous court appearances, pleaded not guilty to all six counts against him. He stood stoic throughout the 20-minute hearing, at one point mouthing "I love you" in the direction of his fiance, Shayanna Jenkins, whose name previously surfaced as a person of interest in the case. Jenkins sat in the courtroom next to Hernandez' relatives, who later left the courthouse without talking to reporters.
Attorneys did not argue bail, and agreed before the hearing that Hernandez will continue to be held without bail, without prejudice, at the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth. Hernandez' attorneys have the option to argue for bail at a later date.
Charles Rankin, one of Hernandez' three defense lawyers, said after the arraignment that he believes Hernandez will be found not guilty, and that prosecutors have not presented "one shred of evidence" that proves the former football star orchestrated the June 16 slaying of Odin Lloyd in North Attleboro.
"We're confident at the end of the trial that Aaron will be exonerated," said Rankin, who compared the arraignment to a "kickoff." He also said that "unnamed sources" in the media are "not authoritative" and asked people to "keep an open mind" about the case.
Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter declined to comment on the evidence, but said First Assistant District Attorney William McCauley presented the prosecution's "very detailed" case during two consecutive bail hearings from June 26-27.
"I think that the evidence speaks for itself," said Sutter, who refused to say whether investigators have found the alleged murder weapon. "The investigation continues as you can see and continues rapidly," Sutter said.
Hernandez is scheduled to return to court Oct. 9 for a pretrial conference where the court will review defense motions that seek to compel prosecutors to preserve all evidence in the investigation, including materials and information obtained by out-of-state police detectives in Connecticut and Florida. Sutter said Friday the issue is to what extent Bristol County authorities can compel out-of-state agencies to preserve all physical evidence, including investigators' notes.
"The commonwealth is responsible for maintaining the integrity of that evidence," Hernandez' defense attorney Jamie Sultan said. Sutter said his office will contact the outside agencies to request that they preserve all evidence.
Meanwhile, Hernandez' defense team also filed a motion to prevent all parties from issuing statements outside the courtroom that could be prejudicial to Hernandez. A lower court judge issued a gag order prohibiting attorneys from commenting on evidence at Hernandez' June 26 arraignment in Attleboro District Court.
On Aug. 22, a Bristol County grand jury indicted Hernandez of first-degree murder, unlicensed possession of a firearm, unlicensed possession of a rifle without an FID card, unlicensed possession of a large-capacity weapon or feeding device and two counts of unlicensed possession of ammunition without an FID card. The indictment transferred the case to Superior Court, where serious felonies are adjudicated.
If convicted of first-degree murder, Hernandez would be sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole. The New England Patriots released Hernandez after his arrest on June 26.
Prosecutors allege Hernandez orchestrated Lloyd's murder because he was angry with Lloyd, 27, a semi-professional football player, after an argument they had two nights earlier at a Boston nightclub. Lloyd was shot five times with a .45-caliber handgun, and his body was discovered June 17 in an industrial park about a mile from Hernandez' home in North Attleborough.
Video surveillance and cell phone records, prosecutors said, showed Hernandez texted two alleged associates from Connecticut — Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace — to meet him in Massachusetts. The trio is said to have picked Lloyd up at home around 2:30 a.m. on June 17 and discussed the nightclub incident. Lloyd was nervous and messaged a relative, at one point texting "NFL" and "just so u know," prosecutors said.
Prosecutors allege that Hernandez, Ortiz and Wallace brought Lloyd to the industrial park. A few minutes later, Hernandez, Ortiz, and Wallace left the park and arrived at the former Patriot's home without Lloyd, prosecutors said, citing surveillance video footage. The video is also said to show Hernandez carrying a gun while leaving his house and telling someone that he was mad because he couldn't trust anybody, according to court documents.
Investigators later found a magazine to a .45-caliber handgun inside a Humvee registered to Hernandez and recovered three boxes of .45-caliber ammunition as well as ammunition for a rifle after they executed search warrants at a Franklin condominium Hernandez rented. Court documents also indicate police found Hernandez' and Lloyd's fingerprints in a rental car Hernandez drove on the night of Lloyd's shooting.
Prosecutors have not identified who they believe shot Lloyd, though court documents indicate Ortiz told investigators that Wallace said Hernandez admitted to shooting Lloyd.
Wallace, 41, was indicted last month on a charge of accessory after the fact. He was held on $500,000 bail after his arraignment in Attleboro District Court. His arraignment date has not been scheduled in Fall River Superior Court.
Ortiz, 27, is being held without bail on illegal possession of a firearm charges. He has not been indicted.
Hernandez' cousin, Tanya Cummings-Singleton, has been indicted for her alleged refusal to testify before the grand jury. At her Aug. 23 arraignment in Fall River Superior Court, she was ordered held without bail, without prejudice, and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 3.
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No. 8 Florida rebounded from a shaky first half to beat rival Georgia (7-11, 1-4 SEC) 64-47 at Stegeman Coliseum.
ATHENS, Ga. — Florida junior point guard Scottie Wilbekin took what the defense gave him early.
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Wilbekin matched a career high with 17 points and No. 8 Florida (15-2, 5-0 SEC) rebounded from a shaky first half to beat rival Georgia (7-11, 1-4 SEC) 64-47 at Stegeman Coliseum.
"The way they were guarding pick and rolls, they were leaving the lane open," Wilbekin said. "I was able to take advantage of that and make some some plays at the end of the (shot) clock."
The crowd of 6,793 included Gator fans who did the "orange-blue" cheer throughout the game. But there was little for Florida to cheer about early.
Wilbekin scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half on a mix of pull-up jumpers and drives to the basket while the rest of the Gators sleep-walked in falling behind 27-24 at halftime.
Kenny Boynton added 14 points and senior forward Erik Murphy scored all 13 of his points in the second half. Florida held an opponent under 50 points for the ninth time this season.
Wilbekin also scored 17 points earlier this season in UF's 79-66 win over UCF on Nov. 23. The Gainesville native, more known for his defensive prowess, has averaged 15 points over his last two games. Wilbekin finished the night an efficient 7 of 9 from the floor and 2 of 3 from 3-point range
"It's pretty high right now," Wilbekin said of his offensive confidence. "I just try to do what I can to read the defense and help our team. I'm always going to look to pass to somebody first, but if a shot is there I'm going to take it."
Down 27-24 at halftime, Florida started the second half on a 13-4 run. Back-to-back 3-pointers from Wilbekin and Mike Rosario put Florida ahead 30-27. Patric Young followed with a dunk put-back off a Wilbekin miss in the lane.
"It felt like things were back to normal at that point," Wilbekin said.
Boynton hit a 3-pointer to put Florida up 37-29. From there, the Gators maintained their defensive intensity while building their lead. Florida allowed just four Georgia points through the first 10 minutes of the second half.
"I give our guys credit," Florida coach Billy Donovan said. "We made adjustments on pick and rolls because our coverages were not great in the first half. But I really thought our defense won the game for us in the second half. We were able to get five or six stops in a row early in the second half and that allowed us to pull away a little bit."
Florida players and coaches preached the importance of not being overconfident after beating Georgia by 33 points two weeks ago at the O'Connell Center. But the Gators came out flat early against the Bulldogs. Georgia jumped to a quick 11-2 lead, keyed by 3-pointers from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Nemanja Djurisic. Patric Young picked up an early foul, putting the Gators in a defensive bind.
"They played harder than us," Boynton said. "We expected it, but we didn't match their intensity early in the game and we made a few mistakes."
The Gators cut Georgia's lead to 11-10 with an 8-0 run highlighted by their press. Two steals by Will Yeguete led directly to two straight transition baskets from Boynton and Wilbekin.
The two teams went back-and-forth for the rest of the first half. But after a questionable foul by freshman DeVon Walker with the score tied at 24, Georgia was able to hold for the last shot. Georgia sophomore guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a 22-foot 3-pointer at the first half buzzer over a bewildered Wilbekin to put Georgia up 27-24 at halftime.
It was the first time the Gators trailed in the first half since being behind 33-23 at halftime in an eventual 67-61 to Kansas State on Dec. 22 in Kansas City. But Donovan almost expected it in his second meeting with Georgia coach Mark Fox in two weeks.
"I know if the roles were reversed, losing by 33 points, we would come out and give them their best shot early," Donovan said. "Mark is a prideful guy and Georgia is a prideful team."
Georgia went 6-for-11 from 3-point range in the first half. But Florida made a halftime adjustment and held Georgia to just one 3-point attempt (made by Caldwell-Pope) in the second half.
"We tried to push up and make every one of their players drive to the basket," Boynton said.
Florida, which went 1 of 9 from 3-point range in the first half, answered with a 7 for 11 performance from beyond the arc in the final 20 minutes.
"Our shot selection wasn't great," Donovan said. "Mike Rosario had a few of his shots blocked in the first half. I thought in the second half we did a much better job of reading their defense and we were able to get into a rhythm."
Florida's press was once again effective, helping force 18 points off 17 Georgia turnovers. Donovan praised the effort of junior forward Will Yeguete off the bench, who had 7 points, 11 rebounds and 4 steals.
"What he does is not a glorified job," Donovan said. "He does all of the dirty work. But I try to let him know every day how much he is appreciated on this team."


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The Denver Post has reported that the state is drafting new regulations for medical marijuana growers and retailers, and one of the changes is the deletion of a requirement that all such businesses have video-surveillance systems into which state auditors could tap, via the Internet.
That was an expense for the businesses, but - surprise! - the state surveillance never happened.
What is perhaps not so surprising is that now that recreational marijuana use and possession have been legalized, the market for "medical" marijuana has shrunk dramatically and that industry has shed many of the problems involved with being the only legal way to obtain pot. Cancer and glaucoma patients don't need to be surveilled. The pretense of chronic pain is no longer necessary for marijuana users, although the problem remains severe with other legal medications used recreationally.
Now a task force is working on guidelines for the recreational-marijuana industry. According to the Post, "That task force has divided into five subgroups to discuss issues related to criminal law, social concerns, employment relationships and others. Some of those subgroups have now divided into sub-subgroups to further study the matter."
With its deadline for broad recommendations only a month away, the task force already has urged Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and the state's congressional delegation to work to resolve conflicts that prevent banks from working with marijuana businesses. The proceeds of marijuana sales are no longer money to be laundered but income to be accounted for and taxed.
The much larger issue is that possession, use and cultivation of marijuana are still against federal law. Prosecuting recreational use of marijuana is not a high priority for the Obama administration, which, if it wants to wage a war on drugs, has much larger targets. That policy of not bothering with pot has helped Colorado's medical marijuana industry flourish, but it leaves the state in a quandary when it comes to regulating an industry that remains technically illegal. Neither Colorado nor the administration have any interest in a coffer-draining states-rights court case over this topic, but a line does exist which Colorado would be wise not to cross.
The process of figuring out how to preserve public safety and a broad list of competing rights isn't one that will be completed quickly, but everyone involved - including law enforcement personnel - need to know what's allowed and what's out of bounds. Among other considerations, economic development is at stake. Employers must not be forced to accommodate workers who are recreationally impaired. Laws related to alcohol and prescription drugs can help, in separate ways, but Colorado is out in front on marijuana. Everyone can hope that the regulations will be less cumbersome and more effective than those applied to medical marijuana. They must be clear and easy to understand. They must be effective. Violations must be prosecutable, in a way that avoids harassment while safeguarding public interests.
If Coloradans don't want "the stoner state" to become the state's defining monicker - and they definitely shouldn't, because there's a whole lot more going on here - the state needs to get this right, in a way it didn't with medical marijuana.


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A semi trailer-truck filled with computers caught fire twice Saturday evening, causing the westbound lanes of Interstate 44 east of St. Robert to be shut down two different times.
A semi trailer-truck filled with computers caught fire twice Saturday evening, causing the westbound lanes of Interstate 44 east of St. Robert to be shut down two different times.
Nobody was injured in the blaze that consumed the cab of the 18-wheeler and damaged part of the trailer, according to St. Robert Fire Chief Doug Cage.
The fire chief said as far as he knows, two men escaped from the semi unharmed. He did not have the names of the individuals when The Rolla Daily News contacted him Sunday afternoon.
The first fire was initially reported near mile marker 165 around 7 p.m. Saturday. St. Robert Fire Department crews extinguished that blaze but the fire reignited again around 9 p.m.
Cage said he believes the fire initially started in the engine of the cab, fully engulfed the cab and then winds spread the fire to the front of the trailer.
"The tractor caught fire and spread to the trailer before we were able to get there," the fire chief said, adding that his crews extinguished the blaze from the front of the cab and inside the back of the trailer.
Firefighters thought they had the fire under control but "apparently, there was fuel leaking out of a hole," Cage said, which is believed to be what started the second fire.
"It was so melted, we couldn't see everything," he said, adding that after the first blaze was controlled, a thermal imaging camera showed there was no additional heat in the area.
"There was so much debris around," Cage added.
Cage said that water had to be shuttled from fire trucks in the eastbound lanes across the median to the fire in the westbound lanes.
A section of the interstate east of the incident was shut down for about two hours initially, then reopened for a short time before being closed again during the second fire. The interstate finally reopened for good around 9:30 p.m. The tractor-trailer was then towed from the scene.
"It's a difficulty sometimes when we have to shut the interstate down, but the protection of my guys is my first concern," Cage said. "We had very good protection from the highway patrol and the St. Robert Police Department."
Cage said westbound traffic was diverted onto the outer road and Old Route 66 at exit 169, Highway J, but the motorists who had already traveled past that exit had to wait.


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Salesian's head coach, Bill Mellis, has brought the Pride to the Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament for eight of the 16 years he's been coaching the Pride
Salesian's head coach, Bill Mellis, has brought the Pride to the Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament for eight of the 16 years he's been coaching the Pride. For the past three years, Mellis' Salesian basketball team has rolled over the challengers at the Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament and brought the GIBT Crown back to Richmond.
Why shouldn't they? They're the No. 2 ranked team in the state, and the No. 8 ranked in the nation. Coach Mellis, ESPN's Cal-Hi Sports State Coach of the Year, has coached his team to two state titles in the last four years. Salesian has three players who have already committed to play at the next level: Jabari Bird (Cal), Mario Dunn (Montana), and Markel Leonard (Cal Poly). In fact, Jabari Bird is the No. 23 recruit in the nation according to Cal-Hi Sports.
A Salesian player has been named the GIBT MVP each of the three previous years: Desmond Simmons in 2009 and Dominic Artis in 2010. Markel Leonard, who returned to the GIBT this year, received GIBT MVP last season. They've also had a player named the top scorer of the GIBT in two of the last four tournaments (Jabari Brown with 66 points in 2008 and Jabari Bird with 56 points in 2010).
You get the point. I think most of us expected them to walk away with the GIBT for the fourth year in a row.
However, there was something a little bit different this year.
This year, a GIBT-newcomer made nearly a 250-mile trip to the small town of Gridley for what may be the biggest event for Nor Cal basketball every year.
The Bullard Knights, the Central Section Division 1 champs with a 32-4 record last season, are no stranger to top tier teams such as the Salesian Pride. Bullard made it all the way to the CIF Division I Regional Finals last season but lost 85-66.
Their opponent? The defending Division I state champions and one of the top ranked teams in the country—the Mater Dei Monarchs.
Bullard's head coach, Tony Amundsen, a former Newark Memorial basketball player, is in his fifth year of coaching the Bullard Knights. In the past four years, he has coached the Knights to three league titles and two CIF Central Section crowns. He has a 92-35 record with the Knights.For the rest of this story please pick up a 12/12/12 edition of The Gridley Herald.


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Gridley Youth Wrestling had six wrestlers qualify for the Nor Cal Jr. High Wrestling Section Championships.
Out of the six qualifiers, two wresters were crowned champions.
Haiden Johnson, the No. 2 seed at the Masters, made it to his third championship match in a row after going 3-1 to take second place at the 122 pound division at the Masters tournament over the weekend. Johnson took home the league title two weeks ago, and the section title last week.
Seeded No. 7 was Jonathan Villapania (147), who missed the majority of the season due to an injury beat long-time rival from Orland, Lorenzo Landeros, to take third place at Masters. Villapania, who went 5-1 on the day, will join Johnson at the State Wrestling Tournamanet.
Out of the eight Gridley wrestlers that qualified for sections, seven went on to wrestle Saturday. Colton Franklin, Frankie Quintano, Kyle Rutter, Tom Hunter, and Noel Tinoco all finished the day with two wins and two losses—all of which were one match away from placing at Masters.
As a team, Gridley placed 11th out of the 47 teams in the Northern Section out of all the divisions.
Live Oak's Kirk Thao took fourth place at 128 pounds to wrap up local Masters' medalists.
The state meet will be held Friday and Saturday at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.
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Gridley Youth Wrestling had six wrestlers qualify for the Nor Cal Jr. High Wrestling Section Championships.
Out of the six qualifiers, two wresters were crowned champions.
Jace Villapania (108) and Brenden Johnson (70) each took first place, while Steven Edwards took third.
On February 17th, the youth wrestling program had six out of seven wrestlers qualify for the State of California Youth Wrestling Alliance State Meet to be held on March 23 & 24th in Clovis. They were the following: Raiden Montero, Brenden Johnson, Eben Jones, Jared Simmons, Aaron Simmons, Cole Cummings.


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At the same time, our approach is hagiographical—that is, attempting to write with reverence and humility regarding the awesome subjects which we're addressing. As such, try to develop your writing here in that manner. We're trying accurately and humbly to convey the truth of the Orthodox Christian faith in an easy-to-use, thorough and readable resource, an accessible compendium of Orthodox Christianity. Always keep that in mind when contributing.
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For examples, browse around existing articles, click on the links already within them, and if you have information on subjects already being linked to, feel free to contribute to existing articles or create new ones. And, as always, don't worry about breaking OrthodoxWiki or messing things up, because your work will become part of the community effort and thereby be honed and improved, ever bringing us closer to achieving our goal of being a nearly endless compendium of information access and exchange regarding Orthodox Christianity.
Articles not appropriate for OrthodoxWiki
Obviously, anything which has no direct connection to the Orthodox faith is not appropriate. Further, some things which are characteristic of Wikipedia articles but don't make sense on OrthodoxWiki also should be left out, including the following: year articles (e.g., 1054), places whose significance goes far beyond its exclusively religious meaning (e.g., Constantinople), or major historical personages who had nothing directly to do with the Orthodox Church (e.g., Ronald Reagan). Certainly, all of these items may have something to do with the Orthodox Church, but their connections can be noted in articles about the events related in other articles which more directly bear on the Orthodox faith.
Neutrality and the OrthodoxWiki Bias
OrthodoxWiki purposes to present the Orthodox Christian viewpoint throughout the site. Articles on OrthodoxWiki will be, so far as is reasonably possible, worded from a neutral point of view (NPOV). That is, disputes between Orthodox Christian groups will be characterized and described rather than entered into. Continue reading for further clarification. (Also see Wikipedia:NPOV for Wikipedia's version of the NPOV policy, which is essentially compatible with OrthodoxWiki policy.)
Further, for administrative purposes, OrthodoxWiki is governed by what is called the Mainstream Chalcedonian Bias (MCB). By Chalcedonian we refer to those churches of the Orthodox Church who hold to the decrees of the Fourth Ecumenical Council at Chalcedon (A.D. 451). By Mainstream we refer to those "official" churches comprised of the fourteen or fifteen autocephalous and four autonomous churches generally recognized as the "mainstream" of the Orthodox Church -- for those of us in North America, this will be all SCOBA jurisdictions and those with whom they're in communion.
What the Bias Means
The main places that the bias will apply will be in terms of naming. Naming is of course important, and the names by which we call things indicate what we believe about them. As is evident to anyone who knows anything of Church History, names are a potentially inflammatory topic. What might be termed namespace will be given priority in terms of the MCB. So, for instance, an article called Church of Alexandria will refer to the Chalcedonian body by that name, whereas one called Church of Alexandria (Coptic) will refer to the non-Chalcedonian body by that name. It applies similarly with regard to parallel hierarchies along other disputational lines, so the official chuch in Greece will have its article named Church of Greece and not Church of Greece (State Church) (which is how some groups might refer to it).
Additionally, the MCB is in effect in terms of the content in articles, so articles on MC churches will not include content indicating in direct factual terms that they are heretics, schismatics, etc.
Further, articles on Non-Orthodox Christian religious groups, while necessarily including some general description of those groups, should have as their primary content the relationship and history of that group in relation to the Orthodox Church. For the encyclopedic purposes of OrthodoxWiki, Non-Chalcedonian and non-Mainstream churches which identify themselves as Orthodox and are not "self-starters" (i.e., taking the name Orthodox to themselves without any historic origin in the Orthodox Church) will be considered to be Orthodox in terms of categorization and article content—that is, they do not have to be included in Category:Non-Orthodox or focus their article content primarily on their relationship to the Mainstream Chalcedonian churches (though of course that should be covered).
What the Bias Does Not Mean
The MCB does not mean that non-mainstream or non-Chalcedonian persons or groups are unwelcome to write or edit articles on OrthodoxWiki. It also does not mean that such groups or their members will be the subject of polemic in encyclopedic articles, though some non-encyclopedic articles may include polemic from any point of view if it is appropriately labelled regarding its own biases. So, instead of saying "the Church of Greece has fallen into heresy, schism and is entirely uncanonical," we might say, "the Church of Greece is regarded as heretical, schismatic and uncanonical by Group X."
The best thing on OrthodoxWiki we can do with regard to any dispute, no matter what side we're on, is to characterize the dispute in the terms of the major disputants, rather than entering into that dispute and bringing the conflict here. That is, so far as we can, we try to word our articles from a neutral point of view (NPOV).
The MCB is not a judgment on any group or persons. It's simply a protocol for the OrthodoxWiki project.
Why Have the Bias?
It's for administrative reasons as much as anything else. OrthodoxWiki is owned and operated by a priest of the Orthodox Church in America, a mainstream Chalcedonian church. Also, if we think carefully, we realize that there must be some sort of bias regarding the issues outlined above, or else we'd have the potential for perpetual renaming and revision wars, all in one massive conflict. OrthodoxWiki is, after all, editable by anyone with an Internet connection.
Additionally, the administration feels that the bias is warranted along what might be termed "definitional usage" lines -- that is, the rest of the world, when looking for information about Orthodoxy, tends to think definitionally in MCB terms. That is, it would probably look for an article on the Church of Russia (i.e., the Moscow Patriarchate) rather than one on the so-called Suzdalites when searching for "Russian Orthodoxy." Thus, the MCB helps prevent confusion.
Of course, the MCB cannot prevent all confusion or conflict, but we hope that it will help. Where extra attention needs to be paid, extra care will be taken when the time comes. We ask you that, while we are certainly trying to be Orthodox, we take special care also to be Christian.
Technical Terminology
A number of technical and theological terms in Orthodoxy differ according to the languages of the cultures in which they're used. Thus, the preference for OrthodoxWiki will be to use Greek terms where no standard English word is predominant among Anglophonic Orthodox writers. The main issue is with article names, so use epigonation instead of palitsa, or use exorasson instead of riassa or jibbee. Where appropriate, make note of other languages' terminology in the body of the article. The reason for preferring Greek terms is that Greek is the predominant "source language" for our Church's culture and terminology and is thus universal.
Western Rite articles will likewise probably prefer Latin, though given the longer history of the Western Rite in England, there is already a more developed native English vocabulary for Western Rite liturgical and theological terms.
Standard English Usage and Spelling
Use standard English spelling and usage for article names and in the bodies of articles. Thus, use icon instead of ikon. What constitutes standard spelling will vary according to what variety of English (e.g., British, American, Canadian, Australian, etc.) a contributor uses, but try to make articles consistent throughout (e.g., every instance of center in an article should be spelled either centre or center, not both).
English names
Use the form of the names of people and places most commonly used by English-speaking Orthodox Christians. So, instead of Vartholomaios I (Archontonis) of Constantinople, use Bartholomew I (Archontonis) of Constantinople. Some ambiguity will of course exist here, especially with names that are not commonly used in English-speaking countries. Biblical names should conform to the varieties most common in English-language Bibles; for instance, use Elijah instead of Elias and Joshua for the prophet instead of Jesus.
Some places will be exceptional, such as Hagia Sophia, which is the most common way of referring to that ancient church, rather than St. Sophia or Holy Wisdom. Thus, the rule is to use the form most commonly used in English, not necessarily an Anglicized or translated form.
Autocephalous and Autonomous Churches
Refer to autocephalous and autonomous churches by this form when creating new articles and links: Church of Place. Referring with the adjectival form of the place (e.g., Smogarian Orthodox Church) is not only essentially incorrect but furthers the ethnic stereotyping of the Church. Thus, instead of Smogarian Orthodox Church, you would use Church of Smogaria.
The only current exception to this rule is the Orthodox Church in America, whose autocephaly is still in debate. To call it the Church of America would be to lend it a status not currently agreed upon (nor really even claimed by the OCA itself).
Non-Chalcedonian, Roman Catholic, and other Churches
Many Non-Chalcedonian and Roman Catholic churches have parallel sees to those among Chalcedonian Orthodox, so distinction needs to be made. Refer to these parallel sees with this convention: Church of Place (Common Identifier). So, the Coptic church centered in Egypt would be Church of Alexandria (Coptic), or the Syrian Catholic Church would be the Church of Antioch (Catholic).
For non-Latin Rite churches within the Roman Catholic Church, using Roman in the name could be misleading for two reasons:
- Such churches typically do not refer to themselves as Roman, often stressing that fact very strenuously.
- Such a designation may also mislead readers into thinking that such churches are Latin Rite, which they usually are not.
The fact that these churches are subject to the Vatican would be noted in the relevant articles.
In other places, there are no parallel sees, so one would simply use the Church of Place convention, e.g., the Church of Armenia.
Non-Mainstream Churches
Such churches will generally be referred to by whatever official name they call themselves, e.g., the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church (a.k.a. the "Suzdalites") rather than as the Church of Russia. If they claim a title identical with that of one of the mainstream Chalcedonian churches, an appropriate modifier would be included in parentheses, e.g., Church of Alexandria (Smogarian).
Dioceses, Archdioceses, Metropolises, etc.
Articles on component parts of autocephalous and autonomous churches should be named by their official self-naming convention. Examples: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
The exception is for parallel dioceses between overlapping jurisdictions: they are named according to their "short" name along with the appropriate modifier in parentheses. Examples: Diocese of the South (OCA), Diocese of the West (Antiochian).
Extinct Churches
When writing articles on great churches that no longer exist, exist only as minor or titular sees, or whose modern successors appear to be in permanent heresy or schism, use the Church of Place convention and be sure to include the article in Category:Church History. Examples include the Church of Carthage, the Church of Rome (as distinct from the modern day Roman Catholic Church), and the Church of Persia (as distinct from the Assyrian Church of the East, i.e., the Nestorians).
There is some potential ambiguity here, especially regarding the Oriental Orthodox, but let's keep them as an exception, mainly due to their closeness with the Chalcedonian Orthodox and the ongoing talks regarding reunification.
Orthodox bodies should be referred to as jurisdictions or churches rather than denominations insofar as they may have diverse administrative structures but share a common faith. The Orthodox Church itself should not be referrred to as a denomination (as if one among many equally legitimate Christian bodies), but as "the Church."
In general, the term denomination should be avoided when possible. In common usage, the term implies an ecclesiological relativism that is incompatible with Orthodox faith. Other Christian organizations can be referenced by their proper name or with general references such as groups, organizations, communions, etc.
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See also
- Wikipedia:Manual of Style includes many useful bits regarding style for encyclopedia writing for a wiki.
- The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr., is the classic manual on English usage.


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The word character has many meanings. Regarding a persons character, it is a culmination of factors. It is the moral and ethical quality a person upholds. It is all traits an individual possesses that make up their nature. It is the qualities and habits someone gains from their choices, behaviors and attitudes.
In May 2003, a community meeting was held in Cortez to determine the underlying causes of juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, violence and other issues. It was understood that these things occurred because of ones decisions due to poor character and the family should be the core for character advocation.
Headed by Dennis Story, director of the Montezuma County Social Services office, the Four Corners Character Council was officially established on April 1, 2004. The FCCC meet the first Thursday of every month. They have 20 active members on the council and their meetings are open to the public.
The social services office is a heavy hitter for the program. At least six employees constantly volunteer their time to participate in the FCCC. Their main focus is to have a direct affect on the future of Cortez the future that lies in the hands of our youth.
I personally feel that the youth of Cortez have good character traits they just dont know how to utilize them, said Juan Soto, a FCCC member and social service worker. There is so much peer pressure and media pressure that discourage them and thats why were here. To help them figure out how to use them.
The council actively participates in the community by sponsoring and taking part in various events. This year they sponsored the kids parade at Escalante Days, they participate in the Parade of Lights every year and they work side-by-side with other organizations such as the Student Collaboration Youth Coalition (SCYC) to help reach into the community and educate teens about their major life decisions.
Every month for the past four years, they have held an essay contest for Cortez, Dolores, Dove Creek and Mancos high schools, that correlates with their monthly character trait. They give a monetary prize of $50 to the winner, one from each school, and all other participants receive a thank you letter from the council. At the end of the year, they choose one winner from all of the area schools.
When kids develop good character, they keep that as an adult, said Kelli Unrein, a member of the FCCC. Those traits are important because they are our future. We want to get them to think about these traits and whether or not they have them or if they know someone who does.
Once a year the FCCC team up with the SCYCs Teammates program to have an essay contest designated for high school students. This year the essay was written on determination.
The first place winner, Brittney Peacock, received a Kindle Fire and the second place winner, Kyerstin McNutt, received a $50 gift card. The essay was written about a person they knew who was a good role model for promoting good character and why.
We feel it is good for students to write down or create something that involves good traits as a way to reinforce that connection, Soto said.
Both Soto and Unrein are directly involved with the recruiting and engaging of students to progress the character councils goals. Each month they sit with counselors or principals to discuss the direction of the essay contest. Then they place flyers in teachers boxes and around the schools to help promote the trait of the month.
For their 2012-2013 incentives, they are hoping to hold assemblies or small classroom lectures to get more students involved.
We dont always tell kids, that was a responsible thing you did and thank you for that, we say things like, thats cool, thanks so they arent putting the two together. We are trying to help them realize what those traits are and why they should feel good about them, Unrein said.
Next year, they will be using their grant funds to start integrating elementary kids into their character programs and projects to help reach children at an even younger and more critical age.
For more information on the Four Corners Character Council, their programs and their community involvement, contact Story at 564-4105 or Soto at 570-9488. Its next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 6.
Visit the cortezjournal.com to read past articles the character council has submitted regarding positive character building.


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I am so very proud of U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey for joining the majority in supporting gun reform.
Having a career in serving the mentally ill, I feel it is a wise and healthy move to require background checks for all gun sales — online as well as face to face.
About 88 percent of the people in Pennsylvania, National Rifle Association members included, support the proposed background checks. It's just common sense.
However, many other (Republican) senators, as well as five Democratic senators, made sure that the background-check legislation did not pass.
Therefore, people should be aware that this state still can pass its own background-checks requirements, and that will be coming up for a vote soon.
Keeping people safe is the goal of background checks.
Pennsylvania residents should call or email their thanks to Casey and Toomey. Then they should call or email their Pennsylvania lawmakers and urge them to support background checks for our state.