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An episode of Reflections on Leadership
By Karl Bimshas
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Karl Bimshas is a leadership advisor, writer and no BS accountability partner. His consulting firm challenges clients to be better leaders. He shares quick reflections on leadership to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help busy professionals manage better and lead well.
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How to Apologize
Admitting you were wrong, then fixing your mistakes is difficult. That (and ego) is one of the reasons people often do a lousy job apologizing. No, "Saying your sorry don't make it right." If you goofed, personally or professionally, here are the things you need to do. *** Read the blog post here => How to Apologize: A Periodic Reminder *** Join the "Reflections on Leadership" group page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflectionsonleadership/ If you're listening on the Anchor.fm platform you can leave an audio comment or make a donation and become a podcast supporter https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting and stay up to date when you join the mailing list http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarlBimshas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KarlBimshas/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ *** Leadership Swag: Visit Leadershirts and wear your leadership philosophy on your sleeve. Books by Karl Bimshas: http://bit.ly/BimBooks *** Thank you. Keep advancing confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way.
January 15, 2019
If everyone in the room looks just like you, you're not learning much. Make room at your table, or find room at theirs. Your ideas, solutions, and leadership will be stronger. *** Join the "Reflections on Leadership" group page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflectionsonleadership/ If you're listening on the Anchor.fm platform you can leave an audio comment or make a donation and become a podcast supporter https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting and stay up to date when you join the mailing list http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarlBimshas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KarlBimshas/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ *** Thank you. Keep advancing confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way.
January 10, 2019
Three Words
You can set a theme for your year to make it far more meaningful for you. Need help finding the words? Pick one of your values, one of your skills, and one of your aspirations. *** Join the "Reflections on Leadership" group page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflectionsonleadership/ If you're listening on the Anchor.fm platform you can leave an audio comment or make a donation and become a podcast supporter https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting and stay up to date when you join the mailing list http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarlBimshas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KarlBimshas/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ *** Thank you. Keep advancing confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way.
January 3, 2019
Top 5 Episodes from 2018
Over the year we have shared nearly 100 thoughts, insights, or challenges designed to grow your perspective and help you to manage better and lead well. Here are the top five most popular Reflections on Leadership in 2018 • #5 It's All A Gift • #4 BS Leaders Need Not Apply • #3 Are You Amazing? • #2 The 4 Cs of Leadership Development • #1 Passion on a Pedestal If you're a loyal listener, thank you, it means a lot. If you're new, welcome. We have a lot of plan for 2019. Have a Happy New Year! *** You can support this show by visiting https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas and subscribing. To learn more about Karl Bimshas and his brand of leadership consulting visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com ***
December 28, 2018
Dyslexia, Dysthymia, and Determination
"There are things contained within that are not perfect." Navigate your challenges in your own way. *** Ready to manage better and lead well? Visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com *** Leave leadership questions or comments here => https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas Thank you for your support!
December 23, 2018
How to Desuckify Your Goals
Goals are important, but you won't achieve them if they suck. Here are 12 points that will help you set and achieve a great goal. *** Visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com for more tools, ideas, and insights to help you manage better and lead well. Enjoying these episodes? You can support this show by sharing it with others or with a small monthly donation by going to https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Send in a note, comment or suggestions. It's nice to hear from listeners who are having success.
December 13, 2018
Ignore the Phonies
Why, "Meh, I'm good," isn't good enough and "fake it 'til you make it," is honest. *** Great leadership starts with you. Learn more about you at Karl Bimshas Consulting => www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com *** Like this episode? You can support this show with a small monthly donation. It helps sustain future episode. Go here => https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas *** Send in a note or comment. It's nice to hear from people who are having success with this.
December 9, 2018
Miserable People
Don't live a life of "quiet desperation." Don't give up. Don't defer your great goals. *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas => www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com *** Like this episode? One way you can support this show is with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. => https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas
December 4, 2018
The Chicken and The Pig
Want to achieve your great goal? Show more than involvement, be committed to your commitments. Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting => www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com Help support the show with a small monthly donation => https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/support Thank you! Continue to advance confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way.
December 2, 2018
What Makes a Lousy Leader?
31 Attributes to rate your leaders. You can download the Assessment of Select Leadership Attributes here => http://bit.ly/leader_attributes If you like this show, please share it with others. If you're listening on anchor.fm leave and review or send us an audio comment or question. Thank you, www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 30, 2018
Vision Passion Action
To achieve exceptional performance you need the magical combination of vision, passion, and action. For more information on candid, affordable leadership development and accountability, visit KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 27, 2018
Lighthouse or Silo?
Leadership is not about being bigger than your surroundings. It is about the size of the influence you have where you stand. Do you act like a lighthouse or a silo? Learn more leadership development tools and tips at www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 26, 2018
Your Theme
Have you set a theme for your next project? Stuck? Pick one value, one skill, and one aspiration. Thanks for listening, please share with others, and leave us a review. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 17, 2018
Bring a S.I.D.E. of Leadership
Service | Integrity | Dignity | Empathy If you like "Reflections on Leadership," please share it with others. Send comments and questions to https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas
November 15, 2018
Your Uniqueness
What makes you unique? Ask people: "I'm working on my personal development, and my coach is insisting I ask ten people, so at the risk of sounding arrogant, what do you think makes me unique? First thought is best. Don't worry about offending or flattering me." www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com Like this show? Subscribe and share. If Reflections on Leadership is helpful to you, leave a five star review, and if your listening on Anchor.fm, consider a donation to help make the show even better. Go, advance confidently in the direction of your dreams and help others along the way.
November 11, 2018
Luck and Good Fortune
Instead of looking for it - secretly provide it to others. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 9, 2018
This episode of Reflections on Leadership, recorded on November 4, 2018 , revisits a post first written on November 4, 2008. See if you can recognize what changes and what has remained the same. Either way, this year, and every year, vote. It is the self-leadership each citizen must exercise. For more essays like this, read, "So, I've Been Thinking" the first of three volumes in the leadership essays series, available on Amazon => https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1728847052/ For more information on Karl Bimshas, visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com If you haven't already, please subscribe to this show wherever you listen to your podcasts, and if you enjoy these episodes, leave a review. It really helps. Thank you, lead well.
November 5, 2018
Less Until and More Unless
Pay attention to how often your here "I can't until ..." Better to use, "I won't unless ..." Unless" creates options. "Until" limits choice. "Can't" is abdicating while "Won't" is ownership. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 4, 2018
Are You Amazing?
There's really only one person who matters who has to think you're amazing, and that's you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
November 3, 2018
Expectations, Keep 'em High
You can lower your expectations and never feel disappointment, or you can raise your expectations and manage your disappointments… like an adult. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 2, 2018
Be More Discerning
When you are discerning, you create a set of standards for yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
November 1, 2018
Many Ways
Not doing it your way doesn't make it wrong, it just makes it different. There are many ways to do many things. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 31, 2018
Believe in People Who Believe in You
These people are not wearing rose-colored glasses or putting you on a pedestal. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 30, 2018
Do Your Thing
Do your thing. Keep doing it, every day and exceptionally well. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 17, 2018
Money in Outrage
There's money in outrage, but results come from taking action, not fuming at what is. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 17, 2018
Workplace Dysfunction
There are four common triggers I regularly see playing out in the workplace. Yes, there are plenty of others, but these four are prevalent. Ineffective Communication, Ego Protection, Fear of Uncertainty, and Rewarding Off Purpose. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 4, 2018
Fail Well
A reminder, if you are not afraid to fail, you are already a stronger leader than most. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
October 3, 2018
7 Simple Truths
Create a code of conduct for yourself. If you don't, you become suceptible to others which will result in unnecessary inner and outer conflicts. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
September 30, 2018
Leadership Isn't a Game
Leadership isn't a game, it's a lifestyle. You practice leadership - you don't perfect it. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
September 29, 2018
It's All A Gift
List three things you are grateful for and remind yourself throughout the day. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
September 24, 2018
About Perfection
Leaders aren't perfect - but the good ones try. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
September 23, 2018
The Wave
The wave doesn't care if you are standing in front of it. It doesn't speed up to try and knock you over. It doesn't slow down and attempt to spare you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
September 22, 2018
Help or Not?
Every person must learn the balance between the instinct to help versus, "It's none of your damn business." www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
September 21, 2018
Success Doesn't Happen All at Once
Neither does failure. It is hundreds of little decisions, conversations, actions, and thoughts that make or break you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
September 20, 2018
The World Is Not Against You
Keep your goals, ambition, desire, and work-ethic, but shift the reasoning. Help others instead of just yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
September 19, 2018
Watch Me Succeed
A quick story of how a dear friend evolved from "Let me fail" to "Watch me succeed" and how what we seek, we tend to find. Visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com to learn more ways you can act on purpose and achieve your goals.
September 7, 2018
Small Steps
Immediate results are rare and seldom last. Thrive with discipline. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
September 3, 2018
Check Your Alignment
Do you and your organization have complementary visions? Do the missions support or oppose each other? Do the values matchup congruently, or is there a disconnect? In what ways do you reward, recognize, and revitalize yourself? Is it akin to how the company does the same, or do you both ignore this important activity? Karl Bimshas can be found at www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
August 15, 2018
Before You Whine
1. Do you have a goal you're working on? 2. Are you actively working on improving yourself and your surroundings? 3. Are you accepting responsibility for your decisions? 4. Can you identify three things you're grateful for? Give yourself 25 points for each question answered affirmatively. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
August 14, 2018
Serious Leadership
Take leadership seriously and yourself lightly.
August 13, 2018
Rejecting Leadership
I can't blame you, you might have lousy role models, be disillusioned with former heroes, or maybe it feels like too much of a burden. The thing is, if you're a good leader, even potentially a good leader, don't throw it away. The world needs you. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 29, 2018
14 Reasons
Here are 14 common reasons people call on Karl Bimshas Consulting for Leadership Development. How many apply for you? Reach out to us at www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 28, 2018
Don't Be Afraid to Lead
I come across a lot of capable people who are afraid to lead. That's too bad. When you get the chance to lead, I want you to take it. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 27, 2018
Two Lousy Leaders
When a good leader turns a blind eye to a bad leader, you have two lousy leaders. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 26, 2018
Be Outspoken
Diplomacy and tact are worthy pursuits. It doesn't harm you to slow down and provide a little thought before spouting off something that could be hurtful to others. Strengthen your resolve to give and receive feedback with grace and graciousness and you will eliminate animosity, find quicker solutions to problems and destructive patterns, see with fresh eyes, and often build stronger more meaningful relationships. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 25, 2018
Falling Prey to Lousy Leadership
The path some powerful, warm hearted people take leads them away from their true goals. The cause is lousy leadership and the result is the birth of an adversary. Becoming a lousy leader is easy. Resist the temptation. Learn to manage better and lead well at www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com
July 24, 2018
Empathy and Curiosity
Two traits a lousy leader cannot comprehend and a great leader uses instinctively. Sign up for our newsletter. Receive inspiring articles, free tools, and new ideas you can access on your smartphone or computer. http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/
July 16, 2018
Must Be Present to Win
Every day there is more history being made. The future remains unwritten. Your best course is to be mindful and present. If you like "Reflections on Leadership" please rate, subscribe, and share. It really helps.
July 15, 2018
Be a Better Gatekeeper
Stop taking random advice from people. Be a better gatekeeper and pay attention to those who make you think, laugh, and take action. Preferably all three.
July 13, 2018
Don't Just Sit There. Think About It!
When was the last time you sat down and thought? Real, honest-to-goodness calorie burning thinking?
July 11, 2018
Passion on a Pedestal
Stop seeking passion. It will elude you until it sees you working. When you put passion on a pedestal, you rob vision and action of their equal due.
July 10, 2018
New Day
When you are on purpose, the dawn of each day is filled with potential and excitement.
July 9, 2018
Your 90 Day Review
Here are 9 ways to reflect on and measure the progress you are making in your life over the last 90 days.
July 1, 2018
The 4 Cs of Leadership Development
There are four parts of leadership development. Make it a goal to work on one or more of these areas of leadership development every day and you will expand your influence in ways you never expected. http://www.bimshasconsulting.com
June 28, 2018
What's Your Plan
It's tempting to slow down over the Summer months. It's also a bad move. Use the time to catch up or surge ahead.
June 27, 2018
BS Leaders Need Not Apply
Lousy leaders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but the ones I detest the most are those who treat people as if they were disposable. You know the type; usually barrel-chested man-babies, who surround themselves with toys in an effort to inflate their social status. Visit KarlBimshasConsulting.com to learn how to manage better and lead well.
June 13, 2018
13 Months
I keep a baker's dozen of empty Wellbutrin bottles in my closet and look at them once in awhile, to remind myself of the 13 months of hellish depression I went through several years ago. 13 months is a blink of the eye that takes place over an eternity. The daily battles were real, unwanted, and not simply thought away with happy platitudes. Depression is conquerable, although your pride will not serve you. You need others. http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/2018/06/13-months/
June 12, 2018
Under Appreciating
Encouragement and appreciation or not difficult things for good leaders to express. Lousy leaders however, can't do either unless they see a way it benefits themselves. Don't be that way.
June 9, 2018
Visceral Leadership
I have a visceral reaction to leadership that has never let me down. It operates on both extremes of the continuum. There will always be lousy leaders, but great leaders can reduce their destructive destructive influence every day.
June 7, 2018
Why? Because you want to!
If you are pursuing YOUR wants and desires, that is sufficient reason. As an adult, you no longer have to allow yourself to be bullied into justifying your why.
June 3, 2018
Up Your Average
Regularly add and delete people from your personal board of advisors, otherwise you'll stop growing.
June 2, 2018
Exploiting Leadership
Effective leadership isn't a one and done exercise. It is an ongoing process, and could be argued, a lifestyle. Don't use it as a bluff to sell your stuff.
June 1, 2018
Every Day is Beautiful
Never deny your emotions. Never deny your dreams. Every day is beautiful, no matter how bleak it seems.
May 31, 2018
Find a Way to Laugh
Take yourself lightly and remember, lessons with laughter last longer.
May 30, 2018
The Myth of Ease
Excellent practitioners of any craft make it look easy to the casual observer.
May 20, 2018
Pricey Mission
Very few companies make sure there's alignment between their words and deeds. Creating a vision mission and values is not an administrative box to check. It's your culture.
May 16, 2018
Drafting Your Master Plan:
Drafting Your Master Plan: 5 Steps to help you decide what is most important for you to pursue in the next 1, 3, 5 and 10 years. Adapted from a popular workshop, Karl Bimshas walks you through Drafting a Master Plan to build a better year for yourself. FREE pdf companion guide available for download at bit.ly/KBCmasterplan
May 15, 2018
"Let Me Fail."
You must always allow people to develop and expand their capacity, pursue their interests, and support their dreams.
May 10, 2018
What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Begin to think about the kind of leader you must, intend, want, or need to be. As you think about it, you will demonstrate the attributes you find important.
May 7, 2018
Your Values Drive Your Behavior
When there's a mismatch between your values and your behavior, you are not being your authentic self and will not reach your optimal potential.
May 6, 2018
Start with Love
When you're leading, start with love and a generous spirit.
May 5, 2018
How You Become Successful Matters
Success requires achieving the desired result AND helping others along the way.
May 4, 2018
If You Cannot Listen, You Cannot Lead
You would be amazed at what you can learn when you close your mouth and listen.
May 2, 2018
Raise Your Expectations
Don't lower your expectations to avoid disappointment -- it's demeaning.
May 1, 2018
Enjoy Leading or Don't Lead
Not every day is sunshine and unicorns. Lead anyway.
April 23, 2018
Simple Rule
Ask yourself what a lousy leader would do, then make damn sure you don't do that.
April 20, 2018
You've Got This
Effective leaders persevere through crisis and stay fixated on their goal, not the path.
April 18, 2018
Something Missing?
Things should be going better ... but something is missing. Check your leadership.
March 30, 2018
Sometimes You Are Wrong
You are not infallible. You make mistakes. It is uncomfortable. You will recover.
March 30, 2018
Be The Better Option
You defeat lousy leadership with better leadership. Smug rhetoric and incoherent arguments do not contain better ideas.
March 28, 2018
You Always Make a Difference
If you don't think you do ... keep thinking until you find a way you can. Then go do that. Work on your purpose, live your values, and lead well.
March 25, 2018
Be Ready to Lead
Leaders lead. No matter the circumstance. Given the opportunity, they take it.
March 23, 2018
Lugubrious Leadership is Pitiful
Leadership should be fun. Don't be dour and sour-faced.
March 22, 2018
You Have a Voice. Use It.
Your wants and needs are not less valuable than someone else's. Leaders don't get walked over. You have a voice. Use it. You have a preference. Choose it.
March 21, 2018
Monday Excitement
If you aren't excited each Monday, you're working on the wrong stuff.
March 19, 2018
Lead People Who Disagree With You
Leading a group of yes-men isn't particularly impressive.
March 19, 2018
How You Doin'?
When was the last time you asked someone how they were doing? When you start a conversation, ask about them - not you.
March 18, 2018
What a Great Goal Does
Stay focused on your purpose, strengthen your skills, grow your confidence, and build your integrity.
March 16, 2018
Fix It!
Good leaders know when they've screwed up. And the work hard to do something lousy leaders don't. They fix it.
March 15, 2018
Head and Heart in Leadership
If you can't choose between the head and the heart, pick the heart and trust the head to find a way to figure it out.
March 13, 2018
Are You Bad for Business?
This message is for bosses who don't treat people well.
March 12, 2018
You Don't Need Permission to Lead
You Don't Need Permission to Lead. You need purpose. Don't wait ...
March 11, 2018
Start to Give a Damn
The simplest way to become a better leader. Start to give a damn.
March 1, 2018
5 Traits of Lousy Executives
Here are five reasons some lousy leaders don't put other poor performers on corrective action. Arrogance. Fearfulness. Cluelessness. Negligence. Abdication. Don't be like them.
February 9, 2018
Keep Your Standards High
There's a lot of things leaders have to do. The effective ones do them, even though they are not easy.
January 28, 2018
Knowing Your Values
Values help with decision-making. When you pay attention to your body, you'll learn when your supporting your goals, and when your sabotaging them. Good leaders aren't afraid of no. They believe, "It's better to know no, now."
January 24, 2018
You Can Thank Your Lousy Boss
You've worked for a lousy boss at some point in your career. What have you learned from them?
January 17, 2018
Stop Pretending ...
Stop Pretending You Want High Performance. Too often there's a convergence of lousy leadership and the acceptance of mediocrity. We've got to break out of the cycle. Be a better role model. Stop stifling your talents to meet the lowest common denominator. Don't lower your expectations because you want less disappointment- raise them and forgive imperfections along the way.
November 13, 2017
Lousy Leadership is Expensive
The biggest problem with lousy leaders is that they diminish everything they touch, including other leaders. If you agree lousy Leadership is expensive, go on a cost-cutting mission.
November 7, 2017
You Goofed. Now What?
Apologizing isn't weak, unless it's a weak apology. It this episode, learn the six elements sincere apologies share. Listen for them in others and use them yourself to rebuild after your mistake.
October 28, 2017
#MeToo Under Your Watch?
How many #MeToo Experiences Happened Under Your Watch? If nothing else, the awareness campaign should have opened your eyes to offensive behavior.
October 25, 2017
Leaders Ask
Leaders don't lack uncertainty. That doesn't immobilize them; it emboldens them. Learn eight tools at their disposal. Adopt their thinking and you can use them too.
October 24, 2017
Be Less of a Jerk
That may be the most simplistic leadership advice you'll ever receive. So why then, is it so hard to achieve? Karl Bimshas walks you through how being a leader with class is a better way to go.
October 13, 2017
Don't F.U.D.G.E It
Fear | Uncertainty | Doubt | Grief | Excuses all strong human tendencies that lousy leaders exploit. There's a better way. Don't exploit people and tear them down. Instead, lift them up.
October 10, 2017
Bring Your Artist to Work
You probably (hopefully) bring your head and hand to work, but what about your heart? It's the missing link. Bring your artist to work and challenge the current thinking.
October 2, 2017
Planning for a Great Team
In this episode we discuss team and how to plan for a great one ahead of time by outlining a roadmap or charter.
October 1, 2017
The Leadership Scorecard
Lousy leadership and effective leadership can be highly subjective. Karl Bimshas Consulting's Leadership Scorecard brings some objectivity to the mix.
September 29, 2017
Snakebite and Venom
In this edition of Reflections on Leadership, Karl Bimshas shares, "Snakebite and Venom" a short story. You are likely one of the characters, but is it the one you want to be?
September 27, 2017
You're a Role Model
You may not know it, like it, or asked for it, but it doesn't matter. You are someone's role model. Can you handle it?
September 13, 2017
Build Your Gratitude Muscles
Effective leaders understand and demonstrate gratitude. If you've become flabby in that department, it's time to go on an appreciation rampage. #gratitude #leadership
September 12, 2017
Add SPICE to Your Decisions
Not everyone can make decisions easily or that make sense. Use the SPICE method to increase your odds. Download other leadership tools from Karl Bimshas Consulting at www.karlbimshasconsulting.com
September 9, 2017
You Might Be A Lousy Leader
The habits that make us unhappy are similar to traits I see in lousy leaders. Do you have any of them? Flip through "Reflections on Leadership" by Karl Bimshas http://flip.it/NzKmk6 for more.
September 8, 2017
You Might Be A Lousy Leader
Habits can help make you happy but bad habits could make you a lousy leader. Check out our Flipboard magazine, "Reflections on Leadership" http://flip.it/OacD1Q for more articles to help you lead well
September 8, 2017
The Three Legged Stool
As leader of any kind of organization there are three areas you need to keep your attention on. Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, and Profitable Revenue Growth. Neglect one and you wobble
September 7, 2017
Plan Do Socialize Recharge
Have a lingering problem? You have four options; Plan, Do, Socialize, or Recharge. Two of them you've never considered before. Give one a try.
September 5, 2017
18 Lame Excuses
18 Lame Excuses we tell ourselves to keep us from trying something new with non-nonsense remedies to get you to take action instead.
September 4, 2017
Goal size doesn't matter.
Goal Size Doesn't Matter. If you're not going to work on it, the size of your goal is irrelevant. If you want to achieve it, you've got to put in the effort.
September 4, 2017
Have A POV and act on purpose
Have a Point of View and Act on Purpose.
September 2, 2017
6 Words of Advice for Writers
In this Reflections on Leadership, Karl Bimshas shares his six words of Advice for Writers (and leaders)
September 1, 2017
Help Others Who Are Lost
A quick reminder: As a leader, make it a point to help others who are lost.
August 31, 2017
Get Your Ships Together!
Get Your Ships Together!
August 30, 2017
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The death penalty and sentencing phase of the Anthony Sowell trial is now underway.
Jurors convicted Sowell of mass murder last month. The 51-year-old was found guilty of murdering eleven women and burying their bodies in and around his Imperial Avenue home in Cleveland.
Sowell's attorney, John Parker, confirmed that the serial killer will testify on his own behalf in an effort to be spared the death penalty.
The first witness on the stand was Dr. Dale Watson, a psychologist. He requested to not be filmed, despite being paid by taxpayers.
Dr. Watson says Sowell has left and right brain dysfunction. He then described Sowell's dysfunctional childhood, at which point Sowell became emotional. The serial killer was seen wiping tears from his face when the doctor said Sowell did not have "one friend" as a youngster.
During one session, Dr. Watson said Sowell told him that the voice he heard in his head had a name. He called it "Marty."
During the mitigation phase of the trial, the defense is expected to call up to 28 witnesses. The witnesses will include family members and persons familiar with the defendant, as well as experts retained by defense counsel.
It is expected that the defendant's case will take 4-5 days to present. The state anticipates 2-3 witnesses in rebuttal.
Copyright 2011 WOIO. All rights reserved.

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Arenac Drug and Alcohol Containment Task Force receives grant
STANDISH — The Arenac Drug and Alcohol Containment Task Force will receive approximately $600,000 over the next five years, thanks to a new federal grant.
ADACT coordinator Lori Jacques said the coalition was one of 150 groups which received a Federal Drug Free Community Grant out of 529 applicants.
"People apply nationwide for this grant," Jacques said. "We are going to be able to do so much more in the community."
The task force, which began in May 2007, has been operating on a budget of around $15,000 per year. Jacques said that money has gone into activities that the ADACT does in the community. With the new five-year grant in place, the ADACT will receive around $104,000 the first year and approximately $125,000 the next four years. Jacques said the group will be up for a renewal of the grant after five years.
"The group started out focusing on 14- to 24-year-olds, educating them on the dangers of drinking and driving," she said. "We have now expanded to inform people about the misuse of prescription drugs."
ADACT director Pam Yanoski said the group will continue its mission, but it will be on a bigger scale.
"We want to mirror what we have (already) done, but now it will be bigger and better," Yanoski said. "You have made this possible," She said to the task force.
One thing that the ADACT wants to do is advertise more and get its name out to the community Jacques said.
"We have money to advertise now," she said. "We are going to get into town hall meetings, create a hotline, get billboards, and create a website."
Jacques said she believes the coalition will be able to educate the community more about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
"Our voice is stronger," she said. "We want to make our presence felt."
Jacques said the ADACT will be able to continue to pass out surveys and get into schools, which she believes makes a difference.
Results from recent surveys passed out by the ADACT, to local high schools and middle schools, show changes in a number of alcohol- and drug-related categories.
For example, according to the survey results from the ADACT, the precentage of middle school students who say they have ever consumed alcohol is down from 22.7 percent in 2008, to 15.6 percent in 2010. The survey shows that the percentage of high school students who have consumed alcohol is down from 74.2 percent in 2008, to 66.7 in 2010.
"We are a need in this community," Jacques said. "Data shows there needs to be further education about the consequences of underage drinking and prescription drug abuse and drinking and driving."
She said she wants to see the ADACT grow over the next few years.
"We want to keep growing and get more people on board," Jacques said.
Anyone interested in joining the ADACT can call Lori at the Sterling Area Health Center, 989-654-3501.
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TEL AVIV—Down by a goal and on the verge of elimination from World Cup, Iran's footballers struggled to compose an attack. Thousands of miles away in unlikely corner of the Middle East, a chant of encouragement went up: Ee-ran! Ee-ran! Eran!
The soccer fans weren't in Tehran but in Tel Aviv, where a group of some two dozen young Israelis at a downtown bar put aside the political divide between the countries to wave Iranian flags and nibble on 'nogal' wedding sweets while they cheered on the Iranian side in its must-win match against Bosnia. Read More »


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The Shadowscythe wrote:Whiteagle wrote:...Why should we care whether Ray is dapper or not?
It's not like he's secretly making us enter his magical realm or anything...
No Whiteagle, you are the only piss whizzard here.
How dare YOU sir!
I'm a Vaginal Tentacle Sorceress, not some watersport wizard!
IVhorseman wrote:Whiteagle wrote:WE'Z SORRY MAZTER RAYHAWK, DON'T HIT US!!!
Woah, what's this "Us" shit right here?
It's crowded in here alright?!
Zupponn wrote:Whiteagle has bipolarism.
No we don't!
Who wants pizza?
I believe the term you are looking for is Dissociative Identity Disorder...


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Solano answering bell as season winds down
NEW YORK -- As the season winds down, the Marlins are evaluating to see which players are stepping up.
Donovan Solano is answering some questions.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- As the season winds down, the Marlins are evaluating to see which players are stepping up.
Donovan Solano is answering some questions.View Full Game Coverage
The 25-year-old has primarily anchored second base, but the question remains whether he projects as a starter or a utility player. In either capacity, he promises to be part of the plans for 2014.
"Whether he is ultimately down the road, an everyday guy, or a utility guy, he definitely has value for us," Miami manager Mike Redmond said.
Solano enjoyed a solid doubleheader on Saturday night, belting a home run and making a couple of key defensive plays.
In September, the Colombian native has hit safely in 12 of 14 games after a 1-for-5 effort on Sunday, extending his hitting streak to six games.
Solano has teamed up nicely with shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to form a solid double-play combination.
"I like his versatility," Redmond said. "Although we've played him primarily at second base, he can play other positions. He can play third. He could spell Hech at short, if we needed to."
Earlier in the season, Solano went on the disabled list with a left intercostal strain, and when he was ready to return, Derek Dietrich had solidified second base. But when Dietrich struggled, he eventually was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville.
Solano again returned to playing second.
On a team struggling to score runs, Solano has a .365 batting average with runners in scoring position.
"He's done a nice job of hitting with runners in scoring position," Redmond said. "He gives us a good bat. I like the way he plays the game."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter Miami Marlins, Donovan Solano


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Friday, 13 August 2010
Thanks for coming
I do eat well, don't get me wrong. I have no irrational fears of fruit and vegetables but I can't help feeling anxious about continuing to put on weight. I am happy with my health at present and my weight has had a massive impact on increasing my energy levels and making me feel "normal" again. But I have always had slight issues with my weight, even before my RA. I suppose it's some sort of anxiety that I will wake up one day obese. I have control issues I think. I hate the fact I cannot control certain things in my life, like my RA, the weather, or the lottery numbers. However, not eating is something I can control. Deep down I know it's ridiculous. I am a healthy weight for my body type but I have started to notice some old habits coming back from my teens.
I suffered with bulimia for a short while in my mid teens. I put that down to stress and possibly seeking attention at the time, not that I really told anyone about it apart from my mum. Ever since then I have been cautious of my weight, watching what I eat more intensely at certain periods in my life. I know everyone has concerns about bits of their body they are not impressed with but I wish I could get over this ridiculous notion that I need to be skinny to look good. Because, lets face it, there are far more important things to worry about and my health is a priority. I think it has a lot to do with being more inactive than "normal" people. I cannot exercise as much as id like because I fear a flare up so therefore I have to watch what I eat more. Get over yourself you must be thinking, well you and me both.
Don't worry, I will never again have an eating disorder as such, I know how bad it is for you. I think I just need something else to concentrate on with my free time. Maybe ill take up bird watching?… on second thoughts no.
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- laura nicholson13 August 2010 at 23:29
hope all us dietitians arnt that bad! xxReplyDelete
Sending lots of encouragement for the healthy diet thing. I have found sticking with the GI principles a good move. When I get on the scales it says "One at a time please!" Like you, I have found that staying alive and being able to function more important that a few kilos here and there- it is very easy to get obsessive and shallow, but sadly after years of steroids an immobility I have got very over weight and it is tough. How about writing more for a hobby- I love your blog!ReplyDelete
Did you read about the trial with Vit B6 on ARUK. A small group who were given 100mg daily had significantly reduced inflammation markers than the placebo group after 12 weeks.It appears that all RA sufferers are deficient in this vitamin. My RA consultant okayed me to take this with my MTX and HCQ but said not to jump to too many conclusions as it was only a small trial. I found this product cheap to buy and started to supplement with it.Here's hoping.ReplyDelete
I omitted to add that B6 is also a mild diuretic and helps reduce water retention.For those like me who can't take diuretics because of interaction with Methotrexate, it makes sense to keep your B6 levels normal.I split my 100mg tablet into two as B6 is water soluble and the body gets rid of it in eight hours so I take half at night and half in the morning.So far Methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine plus folic acid has all but put me in remission and given me my life back without any side effects. B6 may just be the icing on the cake to get my ESR to stay below 20 and CRP down to zero.I still get some swelling and tightness in the ankles and legs in the evening but this has gone by morning and is not RA related anyway according to my rheumatologist. On Monday we did a 5 mile walk on Exmoor taking in some big hills and although I payed for it on Tuesday it was a huge leap forward.I hope this encourages you all out there to keep trying and find WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.ReplyDelete
It's nice to see such a gutsy young lady taking such a positive view on life and despite your tender age showing such maturity.I'm very sure that in your lifetime there will be a one off switch for this auto-immune disease and other related ones. Even as we speak they are doing exciting trials (phase 3) with Otelixizumab to permanently switch off type one diabetes with just a single treatment. This is also an auto immune disease only of the pancreas, and they are in phase 1 trials for RA now. Who knows when the breakthough will come or what will be available in ten short years.So keep your pecker up and stay chirpy.Regards to all you fellow sufferers. Ben Corde.ReplyDelete


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easy apple tart
- 2 red apples, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 80g butter, melted
- 1 sheet ready-prepared puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
double (thick) cream or ice-cream, to serve
- Preheat oven to 200ºC (390ºF). Place the apple, sugar, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares and score the edges to create a 1cm border.
- Layer with the apple mixture and brush with the egg. Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper and cook for 10–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Serve with double cream or ice-cream. Serves 4.
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waves to me from an old picture.
Sitting at the dining room table
wearing his soft flannel jacket,
several layers underneath,
his back to the sunniest window.
He sips, savors a chufláy,
carefully prepared with 7-Up and singani,
a twist of limón.
Black-framed glasses
quickly removed for the camera,
held in his hand, out of sight.
Kind blue eyes –
turned gray and cloudy in old age.
Soft viejito hands
that lovingly rubbed my 5-year old feet
when they hurt,
and played piano delicately, sweetly.
I wish to hold them again.
In a dream he appeared to me,
with jet-black hair,
and said,
"Hijita, ¡cuánto he esperado verte así!"
Abuelito –
years have passed
but I still hear your stories
like the time you caught a scorpion in your pant leg
and the one about how even the birds know enough
to carefully prepare a nest
before the arrival of their offspring.
I would love to sit with you again
at that table,
with our books, papers
colored pencils,
crucigramas and caramelos.
Mío, mío.


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From The Files Of January 14, 1993
Michael Hann was named Needmore Fire Co.'s Fireman of the Year at the company's 23rd annual banquet January 9. Frank Mellott, company president, announced that he is leaving his three-year post, and Brian Strait will take over the presidency of the company.
Lady Spartan basketball star Dee Deshong of Big Cove Tannery has signed a letter of intent to attend UNC-Charlotte on graduation from McConnellsburg High School this year. She chose UNC-Charlotte over Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Rutgers and Connecticut. Dee is the daughter of Liz Gouak of Big Cove Tannery and Walter Deshong of Needmore.
Crissy Miller of McConnellsburg headed the list of county residents recognized in various competitions during the first few days of the 77th annual Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Miller captured first prize in the youth crocheting garment competition and also notched a second in skill in needlecraft-handknitted and a third in skill in needlecraft-crochet competition. Crissy's mother, Kay Miller, took a second place in crocheting, child's garment. Helen Clusman, McConnellsburg, took second in knitting. And Jack Clark, Hustontown, captured several prizes in the Yorkshire and Hampshire swine competitions held last Friday.
A restructuring plan released last week by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture targets the Fulton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office as one of possibly 1,000 agricultural field offices nationwide which could be closed or consolidated.
Fulton County Medical Center's New Year's baby was born January 9 at midnight to Debra Jean Hicks and Brian Keith Long, both of Shade Gap. Kaitlyn Keturah weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. She was delivered by Dr. Darrell Robinson.
McConnellsburg High School Student Council S.A.D.D. chapter hosted the 13th annual Snowball dance in the high school gym December 26. Named Yule King and Queen were Jamie Sherman and Misti Seville.
Nearly 200 friends, relative and co-workers gathered at McConnellsburg Firehall on Saturday evening, January 9, to celebrate the retirement of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Daryl E. Heckman.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hill of McConnellsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Ann, to Dennis Lee Orth Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Orth Sr. of Harrisonville.
Jerry and Trudy Smith are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jolinda Christine, to Larry Richard Wilson, son of Richard and Mary Jane Wilson of Needmore.
Deaths: Lula E. Murphy, 89, Shade Gap; Anna Peterson, 95, McConnellsburg; Dorothy Farndell, 57, Warfordsburg; Elsie J. Kerns, 77, Whitacre, Va.; Grant Hixon, 70, Warfordsburg; Norman H. Seville, 72, Greencastle; Ida M. Golden, 74, Warfordsburg; Finlay J. Wible, 74, Chambersburg; Nellie M. Miller, 74, Hagerstown.
30 Years Ago
From The Files of January 27, 1983
County Red Cross Chairman Bonnie Keefer was contacted by officials in Washington last week and told what emergency steps to take should the Russian satellite, which fell out of orbit and hurtled to earth, fall in Fulton County. Luckily, it fell in the Indian Ocean when it did land on Earth on Sunday. Had it fallen here, Mrs. Keefer was to call local firemen and police to cordon off the area and call the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, where emergency teams were ready to fly to the scene of impact. The piece of the satellite, which was being tracked by the U.S., did pass over Pennsylvania before coming down in the Indian Ocean.
The Fulton County Medical Center Long-Term Care Unit is facing a projected $166,075 deficit this year.
It has been three and a half months since 36-year-old Harry Leisher of Chambersburg drowned in Lake Raystown. No trace of the angler has been found, but the state police surface search for the drowning victim is continuing. Scuba divers hunted for the body that day and the following day, but abandoned the hunt due to poor visibility and hazardous conditions at the site. Leisher and his brother in-law were fishing in the lake October 5. His brother-in-law managed to get to shore, but Leisher, an inexperienced swimmer, vanished underwater.
Specials at the IGA: cauliflower, 99 cents a head; cucumbers, 4 for $1; Crisco shortening, $1.99, 3-lb. can; lettuce, 39 cents a head; ground beef, $1.09 lb.; oranges, 10 for 89 cents.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Snyder of Greencastle on January 15; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald VanGosen of Hancock on January 16; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Souders of Mercersburg on January 16; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kirk of Hancock on January 16; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pine of Mercersburg on January 18; a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Stoltzfus of McConnellsburg on January 19; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Felty of McConnellsburg on January 19; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pittman of Needmore on January 19.
Tammy Gray and Gregory Garland were united in marriage on November 21 in the May's Chapel Christian Church in Warfordsburg. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gray of Needmore and Mr. and Mrs. James Garland of Warfordsburg.
Rebecca Jane Fields and Victor Paul Erickson were united in marriage October 9 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mercersburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fields of McConnellsburg and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Erickson of Mercersburg.
Kristen Worthing, Waterfall, recently won a Certificate of Merit in the 1982 Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Awards program, with a shot taken of a window at Pepple's Auction Barn in Harrisonville.
Recent deaths: Helen Souders, Mc- Connellsburg; Roy Golden, Hagerstown; Herman Seiders, McConnellsburg; Franklin Price, Little Orleans, Md.; Henry Wible, Three Springs; Mary Lake, St. Thomas; Midge D. Dahlinger, Hancock; Ruth M. Shoemaker, Big Cove Tannery.
40 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 25, 1973
Three runaway youths form the Youth Development Center at Loysville are being sought by police in connection with an armed holdup attempt at Mellott's Grocery store at Websters Mill on Tuesday. The unsuccessful attempt to rob the store was made by two of the youths, one of whom was identified as a 16-year-old from McConnellsburg. Rankin Mellott, 81-year-old owner of the store for the past 26 years, and alone in the store when the attempted holdup occurred, told a "News" reporter that he was suspicious of the two youths when they came in the store and did not immediately come to the counter to say what they wanted. The store is a typical country store – not self-service. Mr. Mellott, who walks with the aid of canes, stood at the end of the counter near an emergency switch that is connected with his residence on the east side of the building.
When he asked the youths what they wanted, one came to within a few feet in front of him and one was at his right side. The youth in front then pulled a gun, pointed it at him and said something about it being a stickup. Known all his life for his fearlessness, the 81-year-old store owner swung at the youth nearest him, hitting him on the jaw with his fist. He then turned to bend down to press the emergency signal, the young thug beat him about the back of the head and shoulders in an unsuccessful attempt to stop him from reaching the switch. When asked if they had stolen anything, Mr. Mellott said, "All they got is what I gave them – a good sock on the jaw – and I wish I could have given them more."
The trailer home of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Seville, located one-quarter mile south of Burnt Cabins along Route 522, was destroyed by fire on Monday. There was no one at home when the fire started, presumably by a faulty furnance that had been giving him trouble.
George D. Sowers, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sowers of McConnellsburg, has completed all the requirements for his B.S. in health and physical education degree at Slippery Rock State College.
Mr. and Mrs. Bower Shields of Three Springs celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 25 at Clear Ridge community building.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chilcote and daughter have arrived home from Oklahoma, where they were stationed in the Air Force. They plan on residing in McConnellsburg.
Airman Richard G. Alloway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Alloway of McConnellsburg, has been assigned to Lowery AFB, Colo., after completing Air Force basic training.
Recent deaths: David F. Oliver, Mc- Connellsburg; Allen S. Batdorff, Mercersburg; Mary P. Cordell, Mercersburg; O. Vernon Hixson, Crystal Spring; Elizabeth Taylor, Hancock; Ada Chesnut, Cleveland, Ohio; Harry J. Shoop, Fannettsburg; Robert Jaymes, Burnt Cabins; Mrs. Eva Smith, Warfordsburg; Joseph T. Whiteside, Tayloria, Oxford; Gladstone Cromwell, Hustontown.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Trail of Hancock on January 12; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Wood of Fannettsburg on January 15; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Powell of Needmore on January 17.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lockard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 18.
Sharon Meda Clark and Barry Lyle Mellott were married December 24 in a ceremony performed in The Gospel Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Hancock and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer R. Mellott of Needmore.
50 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 31, 1963
Mrs. Mary Hammann of Buck Valley, who celebrated her 101st birthday on January 16, was left homeless last Thursday morning, when a fire destroyed the two-story frame house that had been her home for more than 50 years, and all its contents. Mrs. Hammann will make her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Oakman, but plans to rebuild in the spring.
Another fire at 4 a.m. last Thursday gutted the building housing Clevenger's Petroleum Products, Star Route North, Mc- Connellsburg, owned by Donald Clevenger.
Marriage licenses applied for at the local courthouse: Dale B. Fahnestock, Carlisle, and Elsia A. Fix, Needmore; Donald R. Bard, Needmore, and Phyllis Jean Smith, McConnellsburg.
A.B. Gordon is enjoying a stay at the Sun Air Lodge in Tucson, Ariz., which is owned by former residents Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mellott.
Congressman J. Irving Whalley writes "the projected federal deficit of $11.9 billion is viewed with concern."
Engagement announced: Anna Maye Zimmerman to George Edward Sigel, both of Warfordsburg.
Men in Service: Allen Kent Henry of Hustontown was discharged from the U.S. Army on January 10 at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., after two years of service, most of the time in Kassel, Germany. Charles Robert Mills of Waterfall enlisted in the Army Reserves on March 27, 1962, and after six months active duty was transferred to Chambersburg unit to serve the balance of his enlistment. John A. Edwards of Waterfall was discharged on December 27, 1962, after spending most of his two years enlistment in Alaska.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pittman, McConnellsburg, on January 22; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McQuait, Hustontown, on January 23.
Several correspondents remarked on the extremely cold and snowy weather the past week.
Deaths: Mrs. Ella L. Garlick, Everett, born in Fulton County; Mrs. David H. Boden, Little Orleans, Md., born in Fulton County and daughter of the late Rev. A.R. Garland.
60 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 5, 1953
The granddaughter of a Warfordsburg woman, Mrs. Lee Charlton, was killed in an automobile accident near Havre de Grace, Md., on Sunday. Lillian R. Wicks, 19, of White Plains, N.Y., was one of three persons killed when the car in which they were riding crossed the center strip of a dual-road highway and was rammed by a Baltimore to New York bus.
J.C. Patterson and Fred Morton of the Fulton Natural Gas Co. spent the early part of this week on a business trip to New York
Charles Petro of Bever Falls, music teacher in the McConnellsburg schools, moved his family into the George Reisner home last Sunday.
Charles A. Cutchall of McConnellsburg was admitted to the Veterans Hospital in Altoona on Monday for observation and possible surgery.
David, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Shives, is a patient in Chambersburg Hospital, suffering from a broken leg which he received on Sunday when he fell from a chair.
Mrs. Vernon Schooley is a patient in Bedford Memorial Hospital.
The American Legion basketball team will play the Shippensburg Varsity Alumni Club here on Friday evening. On Saturday evening, they will play the Chambersburg Elks, also here.
Rep. Merrill W. Kerlin has been named to the following House committees: aeronautics, judiciary and law and order.
A delegation of Fulton County farmers was in Washington last Friday and Saturday to meet with Cong. Richard M. Simpson. Included in the group were G.A. Biggs, Robert Kendall, Glenn Mosebey, Joel Knepper, Lee Bard, Veryl Spade and Robert Ford.
Announcement has been made of the engagement of Emma Jean McQuade to Donald R. DeShong.
Lem E. Kirk, who was born and reared in Warfordsburg, was elected last week as mayor of Hancock.
John William Martz is now stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas and Earl Leroy McClain is at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Elwood J. Mellott was the principal speaker at the local PTA meeting on Monday night, giving an informative talk on "Children's Allowances and Teaching Financial Responsibilities."
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cutchall of Waterfall on January 25; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Keebaugh of Harrisonville on January 27.
John Foreman of Hustontown spent the past five weeks with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Lyons, at Hollidaysburg.
Mrs. A.M. Sipe and Mrs. Harmon McElhaney of Hustontown have both been ill with the flu.
Mr. and Mrs. E.G. McCray and Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCray of Warfordsburg left on Saturday for an extended vacation in Florida.
Ninety-year-old Ella Golden is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Manning, in Hancock.
Ritz Bros. Store of Buck Valley was responsible for one of the television sets installed recently in the Warfordsburg School so the students could view the inauguration.
Mrs. Harvey Kelly of Burnt Cabins was discharged last week from Lewistown Hospital. George Woy of the same place was discharged on Saturday from Chambersburg Hospital.
Pictured in this issue is Dayton Harr, son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Harr of Big Cove Tannery, who is serving aboard the USS Sabine. He celebrated his 21st birthday on February 4, 1953.
Mr. and Mrs. Clell Souders and daughters, formerly of near Mercersburg, have moved into the Cline tenant house at Fort Littleton.
Recent deaths: infant son of Melvin and Dorothy (Henry) Keebaugh; Simon Preston Metzler of North Jackson, Ohio.
70 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 4, 1943
Recent deaths: Nannie R. Kline of Shady Grove; Sarah E. Pittman of Maugansville, Md.; William Harry Woodal of McConnellsburg; Mrs. Mary Alice Kerlin of McConnellsburg.
Miss Cora Winters of Thompson Township has in her possession an African lily that measures 6 feet from the bulb to the top of the flower. The main part of the flower is 11 by 18 inches. The bulb weighed 10 pounds when Miss Winters took it out of the ground last fall, and it grew 7-1/2 inches in 24 hours when the flower was getting ready to open.
Birth announcements: a son on Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brown of Fort Littleton; a son on February 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Peterson of Burnt Cabins; a son, Roger Elliott, on January 26 to Mr. and Mrs. John Ray of McConnellsburg.
Every man between the ages of 18 and 45 must carry his draft classification card with him at all times, it was ruled this week.
Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown has been awarded the Army-Navy "E" for excellent performance of work.
It was revealed on Wednesday that the New Store in McConnellsburg is going out of business, the final sale starting the same day.
Frank Alexander graduated this week from the dental department of Pitt University in Pittsburgh.
Herbert Zilch of Fort Littleton is now employed near Washington.
Reed Henry of Fort Littleton was inducted into the U.S. Army last Wednesday.
Cpl. Bernard D. Truax of Warfordsburg is now stationed at Camp Cook, Calif.
Bluejacket Ray E. Long, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Long of Waterfall is now enrolled in the training school at Great Lakes, Ill.
Miss Alice Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall hart of Amaranth, was sworn in as a WAVE this week, the first Fulton County girl to become a member of this service organization. She will report for her basic training about the middle of March.
The property of the late Mrs. Jemima Brant was bought at public sale on Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seiders of Mc- Connellsburg.
Tons and tons of food stuffs were destroyed by fire on Saturday when th J.W. Myers warehouse in Chambersburg burned. The loss, estimated between $125,000 and $150,000, is believed to have been caused by rats gnawing on matches.
80 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 2, 1933
Deaths: Mrs. Cora Lane of Huntingdon; John H. Huber of Wilkinsburg;
Mrs. J.C. Fassold of Shamokin; Mrs. Olive S. Greenland of Saltillo.
Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Fields of this place gave a dinner on Sunday in honor of their daughter, Miss Inez, who is a student nurse at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.
At a special meeting in Harrisburg on Saturday, the stockholders of United Telephone Co. voted to purchase 11 independent companies now operating in adjacent territories.
Glenn Spangler served as toastmaster on Tuesday evening at one of the community's outstanding social events – the annual banquet for the wives and sweethearts of local Odd Fellows, held in the Methodist Church with 165 in attendance.
Latest statistics show there are 12,659 public school buildings in the state of Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Seylar and son Joe left on Sunday for St. Petersburg, Fla., to spend the remainder of the winter.
W.L. Miller of the Harrisburg office of the Department of Forests and Waters was in town this week, making the annual audit of the books of the local forestry office.


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|2011-12-23, 22:37
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To me this was a happy ending. Just a different form of happiness, right? I wonder if Himari was still childhood friend's with Double H after the fate transfered... She kinda left this a bit cloudy when she said she just "collected" everything from them. And did Kanba and Shouma became actual twin brothers this time? I don't remember Kanba saying he loved you Masako (evil Kanba xD) I guess that was really just a dream! xD
And well, look Sanetoshi lurking in the shadows. Indeed the perfect ending, no second season should spout... But he still wants to keep his curse on somehow... Oh my novel, exorcise this ghost. xP
I just watched it so I'm a bit stunned still... But hey it was quite a ride in there... Good to see there's still anime in this level nowdays.
|2011-12-23, 22:56
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They weren't real siblings but they did have a deep connection.
Also while I do see the similarity with Madoka. I actually prefer this ending. Maybe it's the execution, maybe because it comes back to Night on the Galactic Railroad or maybe because everyone still has someone in the end (yes except Sanetoshi)
|2011-12-23, 23:03
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PS: I interpreted this episode as like what they needed from the beggining is sharing love. Love is also at the same time fate. If you want to change fate you need to share. Sharing also means sacrificing something precious to you. So what I'm trying to say is (not metaphorically) apple that Kanba shared with Shouma is Penguindrum which also indicates bro love. When they shared fruit of fate they also found purpose in life. In order to save their hope and purpose, at the end they needed to sacrifice their soul. So in this sense Shouma sacrificed himself in order to save Ringo who was about the die as well as Himari was saved by Kanba by sarificing himself, enabling them both to save their precious ones in life. Ahh the more I speak then the more it gets complicated anyways... Later I need to rewatch this series in order to get better and full understading or better wait for Bluray series to see more naked Himari and Ringo :3
Anyways it was pretty good series at least it was top-notch one amongst other series that released this year so I'm going to add this series to the top of my favorite series.
|2011-12-23, 23:35
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I mean, even after getting to know both Himari and Kanba, Shouma's life was still aimless. He somehow gave purpose to Himari's life, and she somehow did the same for Kanba...
But Shouma had nothing even then. This is made explicit when he's inside the box and think this:
"I'll send a message to someone precious to me too. I wonder who... and what will my message be"
So even then he still didn't know whom he wanted to protect and what to live for. But Kanba was different!!!
That's why there's apple in Kanba's "box" but there's none in Shouma's. Kanba wants to protect someone, to live for the sake of someone. That someone is Himari. Shouma, on the other hand, doesn't know what to live for. He doesn't have a purpose, doesn't have an "apple".
When Kanba share his "apple" with Shouma, he's sharing his purpose with him. The purpose of "living for Himari's sake". He's sharing it with Shouma.
Kanba had to share this with Shouma because someone with no purpose can not "live". Or rather, their life would never amount to anything.
Anyway. in episode 24, all Shouma does, is to give back Kanba's porpuse to him (well, "half" of it). It was never Shouma's after all. The porpuse of "living for Himari's sake". It was Kanba's to begin with, since it was his personal decision to live that way.
Right after he gives Kanba what's rightfully his, he rushes to save Ringo, because that's his new (and real) purpose. This time is not a purpose that someone else is sharing with him (like the the purpose of "living for Himari's sake", which was Kanba's, originally), but truly his own. Ringo, in a way, is Shouma's true apple.
Well, that's just my interpretation...
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|2011-12-23, 23:48
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Kazu I don't disagree with you I think Ringo was Shouma's true apple/purpose.
But you can't discount the fact that Shouma was the first one to give the apple to Himari (who was also lost). It was because she had this apple & found happiness that she was able to pass it onto Kanba in the first place.
Kanba then took his apple and gave half of it to Shouma thus sharing his purpose with him. Although it was only half an apple that half did save Shouma. He invested himself in his "family" until he found his purpose but he never felt whole or full. Hence why Penguin 2 was always eating because he was looking for his full apple (which was Ringo).
|2011-12-24, 00:36
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But that's no it (IMO). The point here is what someone choose to do with the love that was given to them, and that choice is a personal decision.
Kanba chose to live for Himari's sake. It was his decision and his alone. Of course, he had that choice because love was given to him (by Himari), but what to do with that love was still his personal decision.
Shouma was loved, by both Kanba and Himari. Yet, he didn't know what to do with that love that was given to him. He didn't have an "apple" because the "apple" is not just love but purpose.
That's why Kanba had to share his purpose with him. In other words, what I mean is that despite loving Himari very much, living for her sake wasn't something Shouma decided to do on his own. He was just following his "brother", "sharing" on what Kanba decided to do.
So at the end he gives it back to Kanba so that Kanba could sacrifice all of his life and self for Himari's sake. It was Kanba's right to so because it was what he decided to do on his own. That was a decision that Shouma never made.
I think that it's because the "apple", the "penguindrum", is a choice, the choice on what to do with the love that was given to you, that it breaks "fate". If you're loved, you may decide to give love to someone else too, and by doing so you may change that person's "fate". Or you may decide not to give it back at all, in which case, even though you have love, you still won't change anyone's fate and won't ever amount to anything.
At least that's the way I understood it. I know there must be many other ways to see all this though.
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|2011-12-24, 00:58
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So I am saying everything between the siblings felt full circle to me.
And while yes half of Kanba's apple was not enough for Shouma it did keep him living even if not in a full sense. Shouma lived for his family while he was looking for his apple.
|2011-12-24, 01:09
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Ultimately, only someone who was loved can give love to others (the series hammers this point quite strongly), therefore we're talking about a connection of love with no beginning and no end IMO.
|2011-12-24, 01:19
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Shouma---Himari---Kanba---1/2 to Shouma.
And I understand that Shouma needed to find his own purpose/apple hence why he was never full but I still can't discount what Kanba did for Shouma that this did save him until he did find that apple.
|2011-12-24, 01:28
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On another note, I love this thing.
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EDIT: I just read Draggle's blog post on the final and he has a beautiful Christian (and gnostic) take on it. It's definitely worth a read:
This is from the Penguindrum event (or a Kossori, I'm not sure):
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|2011-12-24, 04:36
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Unique rollercoaster, was okay while it lasted.
So the three points i think i have gotten from this episode is that;
-The diary does not do anything. The 'magic words' of Okinome is basically 'self-giving' eg. by using her own body to shield everyone from the explosion (from the teddy bear bombs).
-The penguindrum is probably the vital organs of Shoma + Kanba to give Himari (and Mario?) the life to survive again.
-Kanba and Shoma in little boy form walking with penguins concludes they are now non-visible entities or dead.
One thing this last ep could have done without is the whole 'it was all a dream, nobody remembers' ending. In fact, that probably butchered every (if any) relevant plot in this series. Because seriously, what on earth could have caused super amnesia to befall the Sister, the Stalker, Himari, and everyone/everything in existence?
If this is the original creator's idea of 'true magic', then it was very unthoughtful & ridiculous (even for a ridiculous show). Other than that, it was alright.
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|2011-12-24, 05:51
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This diagram I came across might help:
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Also I just realised that Satenoshi totally screwed up big time. Had he not given those scarves to Double H, then Double H never would've visited Himari's house and Ringo wouldn't have found the spell.
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|2011-12-24, 11:10
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Since people seemed to have difficulty understanding my original complaint I shall try to expand on it.
First, here is Eschaton's analysis of the symbolism from a post over in the show thread at TV Tropes:
Spoiler for It's all about love:
I don't want to get bogged down in analyzing all of the symbolism. It's enough to say that it comes down to: "This is all about love"
Additionally, it is clear that Shouma and Kanba where from the beginning built up as opposing opposites. Once we realize "This is all about love" this contrast becomes clear.
Kanba represents "Love As Sacrifice." Kanba is constantly sacrificing himself for those he loves. As he becomes darker, and falls under the power of the Tempter (Sanetoshi), Kanba begins to sacrifice others for his love. Thus we see both the light and the dark sides of Kanba's conception of love as sacrifice.
Shouma represents "Love As Connections" (I can't really find the one word to describe this, but connection is as close as I can get). Shouma is constantly trying to build connections with those he loves. Entangling themselves together emotionally, creating a unity of souls. Shouma creates relationships of affection, affinity, and affiliation.
At the start, Shouma is the one who keeps Kanba rooted, Kanba seems to sense this as he originally tries to protect Shouma from the effects as Kanba falls into darkness. Shouma begins to become the light alter ego of the dark Kanba.
We see the strength in Shouma's approach in the first half of the show, as Shouma is struggling to save Ringo from her madness. Ringo is lost, but Shouma goes and finds her, and through the strength of his affection and affiliation he is able to infiltrate Ringo's defenses and call her back to light. Once Ringo realizes "I love Shouma" she then abandons her darkness and becomes a figure of light. She has been rescued by the connection Shouma built with her.
Meanwhile, in the first half of the show we see Kanba sacrificing himself for Himari, confident that he will succeed. The height of this is when he successfully rescues the hat (Himari's life source) from the garbage truck.
Then at the mid-point we enter the frustration stage. Ringo has been rescued, but the diary is lost. Shouma (representing Kanba's light half) is injured and threatened, Kanba begins to lose confidence that he can save Himari. Then the Tempter appears to Kanba suggesting he can save Himari by sacrificing others.
We also begin to see the dark side of Shouma: passive despair. Shouma is losing the connection to his family, both Himari and Kanba. He rejects Ringo. Instead of staying involved with Kanba he decides to just blindly trust in him. He becomes centered on himself- not selfish, just incapable of reaching out to anyone else anymore. Shouma cannot resist fate, he can only passively accept it. This reaches it's peak when he tries to use his connection with Kanba to call him back from darkness into light. Not only does this fail, but Kanba cuts off their relationship, shattering Shouma's family. We don't see as clear a scene of this as we do for Kanba, but the Tempter is also interacting with Shouma throughout this period; encouraging Shouma to stay passive and hopeless.
Then we enter the final stage when Himari is now on her (final) death bed. Kanba is called back to the light by his younger sister, but he rejects her, leading to Masako's destruction. Meanwhile Ringo reaches out to Shouma again, and he accepts her- Shouma begins to heal and is re-empowered to represent the forces of life to Kanba's forces of death.
Notice as we are going along that the other major contrast in the show (Sanetoshi and Momoka) is between these dark and light versions. Momoka represents self-sacrifice and connections with others. Sanetoshi represents sacrifice of others and a self-centered despair that he can never truly connect with others.
At this point it is all great stuff, a very well done symbolic story. It then falls apart in the final episode.
In the final episode Shouma uses his connection with Kanba (the Penguindrum), returning it to Kanba (a sacrifice of himself and restoring their connection), thus empowering Kanba to finally sacrifice himself to save Himari. Meanwhile Ringo tries to sacrifice herself to save Himari (and by extension Shouma and Kanba), but Shouma stops her, rejecting her offer and instead sacrificing himself to save Ringo (echoing his earlier sacrifice when he saved her from the car).
We are then left with Kanba and Shouma together in the "other world" and Ringo and Himari together in the "real world," with no memory of Shouma or Kanba.
There are three major problems with this ending:
1: The first problem is that Kanba is separated from Himari (his other half) and Shouma is separated from Ringo (his other half). Nor is there any hint that they will ever be reunited.
Now perhaps you might say that this is all about family love not romantic love and thus Shouma and Kanba being reunited is a good ending. This could be so: if the show had been setting that up! But that is not the direction the show was going. Himari was revealed to be unrelated to Shouma and Kanba. The show was filled with people trying to find their correct other halves, and all the mistakes and misjudgements along the way:
Ringo thought Tabuki was her other half, but instead she discovers it was Shouma (and once this discovery is made she becomes at peace with herself). Tabuki and Yuri both think Momoka is their other half, until finally they come to realize that they are each others other half (and so they become happy). Sanetoshi thinks that Momoka is his other half, but because she won't accept his self-centered destruction of the world Sanetoshi rejects her and tries to destroy Momoka (leading to his tragic end, alone and without love). Himari at first thinks Shouma is her other half, until she realizes that Shouma is Ringo's other half. Kanba knows from the beginning that Himari is his other half, but Shouma's creation of them as a family is blocking him.
The whole show has been building up to create the correct pairings that will lead each individual to happiness in a untied whole of man and woman. Kanba, Shouma, Himari, and Ringo in particular are at the correct age for this as they are on the verge of becoming adults, and forming a pair bonding with their other half is a major element of maturity.
Then at the end Kanba and Himari acknowledge each other as other halves, and Shouma finally acknowledges Ringo as his other half (the emotional climax of the ending as several people have noticed). But then they are ripped apart. Not only are they separated with no promise of being reunited, but Himari and Ringo both forget their other halves. This is particularly cruel to Ringo, as it essentially deprived her of half her character development with just a wave of a magic wand.
All four of the main characters are regressed to childhood. Shouma and Kanba explicitly.
2: Instead of the natural moral that love is both sacrifice and connections, requiring a balance of the two, we end up with an ending that suggests Kanba was right, love is sacrifice. This is driven home by the forgetting of Shouma and Kanba by their other halves Himari and Ringo. Not only are the connections severed in the end, but they are forgotten, erased as if they never were!
3: A major sub-plot was Kanba's inability to accept Himari's death. All men die, and part of maturity is acceptance of this. Not in despair as Shouma did, but in a healthy way. Kanba never accepts Himari's death, to the point that he chooses destroying the world as preferable to Himari dying. Kanba never rejects this viewpoint. Isn't that strange?
The natural ending would have been for Shouma to return the penguindrum to Kanba, for Kanba to try and sacrifice it to Himari so that she can live. Himari rejects this offer and embraces Kanba with the penguindrum between them creating a connection binding them together. Kanba then comes to realize that his purpose was not to sacrifice his life so that Himari can live on alone, but to sacrifice himself (so that he no longer is a figure alone running off in his own direction, but is instead bound to another soul) so that he and Himari can be united in the afterlife.
Kanba and Himari then enter the train of destiny together, with Shouma following them. Ringo tries to sacrifice herself to return them to life, but Shouma embraces her telling her he loves her and that this is their punishment that he accepts. As he begins to leave Ringo reaches out and grabs his hand and announces that she will share the punishment with him, pulling him back to her in an embrace. Revealing their own penguindrum between them binding them together as Himari and Kanba were bound.
We then see an epilogue with Ringo and Shouma together in life, remembering Himari and Kanba, with the understanding that someday they too will die and join them in the afterlife- while Kanba and Himari watch over them before leaving on their "journey" into this "other world."
That would bring the story to it's complete and final end. All things would be in balance and united wholeness, love would be established as requiring both sacrifice and connections, and death would be revealed as natural and not be feared- it's the separation caused by death that should be feared, not the end of life.
That would have been a good bittersweet ending. Instead the ending we got was a lesser downer ending.
This show was frustrating because it was all built up correctly and then at the end it missed the mark.
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|2011-12-24, 12:31
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AND NO KISSING ,wow what a freaking way to end!
To be forgotten is the same as being dead, just take those romance movie where the wife forget the husband!!!
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I'd also argue that the diary was a sort of penguin drum as well and the reason the PotC was so cagey about it wasn't Kanba and Shouma's penguin drum. Rather the diary was the embodiment of Ringo's original purpose, to reunite her family. Notice that like Kanba's apple, the diary was split in half, but in this case it was because of Yuri's desire to bring back Momoka and Masako's quest to reunite her own family. But while all three goals involve love, there's a certain greediness to them, as though they aren't as purely motivated as Kanba's desire to save Himari. And in all three cases, they were better off abandoning the diary for something else -- Tabuki, Mario, and Shouma.
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If all that apple giving is supposed to be metaphor, not literal, then it's probably a mistake to try to assign some kind of chronological order to who gave what to whom. The exchange may not even represent any specific action at a single moment in time. Giving someone an apple could be seen as being there for someone when they need you in their lives the most. Just don't ask me how that's supposed to make any sense in terms of Kanba and Shouma disappearing at the end.
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The accident was reported at 8:20 p.m.
Hege, driving a 1999 Mazda passenger vehicle, was traveling east on Gumtree Road behind a 1992 Honda passenger vehicle, driven by Sloan Eugene Gilley, 18, of Lexington, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Troopers determined Gilley was slowing down in order to pull over onto the right shoulder of Gumtree Road. That's when Hege failed to reduce speed and struck the Honda, according to the Highway Patrol.
After impact, the Honda traveled off the roadway to the right, hitting a ditch and coming to rest off the roadway. After impact, the Mazda traveled off the roadway to the right and came to rest in a field.
Hege, Trooper T.L. Gillispie wrote in a report, fled the scene on foot and contacted the Highway Patrol office in Lexington the next day and gave a written statement.
Gilley, meanwhile, was transported by Davidson County EMS to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Gilley was not listed as a patient Tuesday morning, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Gillispie estimated Hege was traveling 45 miles per hour at impact and Gilley at 15 mph. The speed limit on Gumtree Road where the crash occurred is 45 mph.


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