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by Patty BrantImmokalee Bulletin IHS Athletic Director Tony Allen introduced the Indians new head coach Rich Dombroski at a recent Immokalee Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Coach Dombroski, former offensive tackle at the University of Georgia, made the most of his turn to speak to the group. He was a high school All American and a graduate of University of Georgia. Football, he said, is his passion and he hopes the community will get behind him and its team. He came to Immokalee from Estero High School and has been in Immokalee only a few weeks. Still, he told the group, he came to talk about academics not athletics. He noted that the NCAA is putting more emphais on academics, increasing its required minimum GPA from 2.0 to 2.3 in core curriculum. This year, Coach Dombroski said, 65 percent of all this years student athletes would not qualify with the new rule. He said his goal is, of course, to build a winning football team but more importantly he wants to get more students out of Immokalee to earn a free education. The hope is that they will learn, experience, and then bring it all back home to pass it along to young people here Football will end some day for these kids, he said. They have to have something else to base their lives on. Very few will ever get to the top level of play and, even for those who do, the average NFL career is just 2.3 years Your degree will carry you for the rest of your life, he tells his players. His own father told him, Your brain wll take you farther than your legs will. And he found out for himself just how true that is. Football can help them get better opportunities in life. Immokalee athletes coming back to Immokalee with degrees thats what I want to see. Thats my goal. A state championship will be nice, but the education is what counts most. Chamber meets Indians new head coach DRIVE A NEW 2013 FOCUS SE FOR ONLY $179 PER MONTH*24 month lease with approved credit through Ford Credit. $2209 plus tax, title, & license due at signing. Includes rst month payment, $0 security deposit, acquisition fee, & capitalized cost reduction.*Stock #13C103. 20 cent per mile over 10500 per year. Includes $500 RCL Bonus Cash. See dealer for details. More to choose from with similar savings. Image is for illustration purposes only. Offer ends 0 /13. xxxday, xxx xx, 20xx V ol. xx No. xxx See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper.newszap.comFree SpeechFree Ads Thursday, June 20, 2013 V ol. 46 No. 25 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper.newszap.comFree SpeechFree Ads by Patty BrantImmokalee Bulletin Area business women gathered once again for the Womens Networking luncheon June 12 at the One-Stop Center. The Immokalee Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. Guest speaker and mentor Michelle Spitzer captured everyones attention with her fascinating success story. A successful entrepreneur, Michelle began her own cleaning service, earning extra money to attend Hodges University. She eventually transformed her successful company, Michelles Classy Cleaning, into a national franchise for MaidPro. She described how she built her business and how she managed to successfully make it through the years of economic downturn by making the hard decisions. Since going through the rough business environment of recent years, she said she learned along the way, faced challenges, made serious adustments and even got help from retired business people in SCORE. She said she now watches the bottom line more and continues to save money, but is regrowing her business. With over 70 employees, she services Lee and Collier counties, and plans to expand into Charlotte and Sarasota. She told the group that her number 1 most valuable lession ws: Never quit. Michelle said she gets most of her employees from referrals but suggested entrepreneurs never stop recruiting. She told the women, Withoug integrety, nothing works. Marie Capita, Director of the Immokalee Business Development Center, is looking forward to her organization becoming a non-pro t, called IMBiz, in its own right, She said at some point in the future she expects her organization to move to Immokaee Airport or Hodges University. Business women gain from monthly networking sessions Coach Rich Dombroski Michelle Spitzer and her daughter Zoe. The Immokalee Water & Sewer District is governed by a local Board of Commissioners, which consists of seven members. There are now several vacancies on the Board. Board members make decisions about District policies, including water and sewer rates, employee salaries, bene ts, and other items. The Governor of the State of Florida appoints these board members. Immokalee residents who are interested in serving on the Board are invited to submit an application on line from the Governors website (https://forms. flgov.com/Questionnaire. aspx). Quali ed candidates must be registered voters, residents of the District, and citizens of the United States. There is a link on our website (www.iw-sd.com) to the Governors website. IWSD seeks to ll vacanciesSee Coach Page 2
Collier: June 27th marks the 19th annual observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which reminds all Americans that HIV testing is an important step in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 14 and 64 take an HIV test at least once a year. The decision to take the test is the rst step in taking responsibility for your health and the health of others with whom you may be intimately involved. An estimated 52,000 Americans each year are newly infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Approximately 8 percent of those new infections occur in Florida. New CDC data indicates that there are now over 1.7 million Americans living with HIV, and at least 25 percent of those do not know that they are HIV-positive. In Collier County, we have over 1,500 reported cases of HIV/AIDS; our number of new cases for the past 5 years has been an average of 50 a year. Whether we realize it or not, HIV/AIDS is in our neighborhoods, and it affects all of us here in Collier County. June 24: Free Rapid Testing Rapid HIV Testing, Marion E. Fether Center 8-4 p.m. June 25: Free Rapid Testing Rapid HI V Testing, Marion E. Fether Center 8-4 p.m. June 26: Free Rapid Testing Rapid HI V Testing, Marion E. Fether Center 8-4 p.m. Free Rapid HIV Testing & HEP Screening: DOH-Collier (Immokalee) 8-4 p.m. June 27: Free Rapid HIV Testing & HEP Screening: DOH-Collier (Immokalee) 8-4 p.m. June 28: Free Rapid Testing Rapid HI V Testing, Marion E. Fether Center 8-4 p.m. For more information about these events, please contact Nilda Proenza or Isidra Gomes at, Collier County Health Department, 239-252-2683. 2 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 To Reach UsMailing Address: P.O. Box 518 LaBelle, FL 33975 Physical Address: 22 Ft. Thompson Ave. Website: www.newszap.com/immokaleeTo Submit NewsThe Immokalee Bulletin welcomes submissions from its readers. Opinions, calendar items, story ideas and photographs are welcome. Call (239) 657-6000 to reach our newsroom. The deadline for all news items is 11 a.m. on Monday prior to the following Thursdays publication. E-Mail: email@example.com Place a Display AdPhone: (239) 657-6000 day for the following Thursdays publication E-mail: email@example.com DepartmentE-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Place a Classied AdCall 1 -877 353-2424 to place it from home or go to www.newszap.comFor SubscriptionsPhone: 1-800-282-8586 Visit circulation.newszap.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com Editor: Patty Brant Advertising Services: Dale Conyers Advertising Services: Barbara Calfee Executive Editor: Katrina Elsken Publisher: Tom ByrdOur PurposeThe Caloosa Belle is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company is able to thrive on prot margins below industrystandards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Independents mission of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and support of the communitys deliberation of public issues.We Pledge To operate this newspaper as a public trust and work, through our dedication to conscientious journalism. their own intelligent decisions about public issues. purposeful neutrality, fairness, objectivity, fearlessness and compassion. debate, not to dominate it with our own opinions. the prominence it deserves. compassion. He said he's seen many recruiters come to Immokalee and is focusing on looking for those District 2 and 3 colleges for most Immokalee athletes. "That's where their best opportunities lie," he said. To end his presentation, Coach Dombroski expressed his need for community support to help the program grow. Earlier in the program, Mr. Allen made note of some of Immokalee High School Indian's highights for this year. He said IHS had the #2 Cross Country team in the state; Soccer had an outstanding year; It was the best softball season of the school's history' IHS sent two track team members to state; and IHS was in Florida's top ve state athletics for 2012-13. Mr. Allen noted that the 2013-14 athletic season is starting out with a bang. It will be the rst time that an out-of-state team comes to Immokalee for the football season opener August 30. It will be a team all the way from Maryland. "I am an Immokaleean." Mr. Allen told the chamber group, adding that he wants to bring good staff to Immokalee to help build the team. In addition, Fred Thomas noted that IHS has a top notch BETA Club that consistentl y ranks in the top 30 of the country. National HIV Testing Day Take the test, take control CoachContinued From Page 1 4. Si desea unicamente ID consular $25 5. Si desea pasaporte con identi cacion consular pagar US $90 6. Solamente aceptamos money order a nombre del consulado general de Guatemala 7. Debe conocer su direccion extacta de la casa donde vive para lo cual debe presentar un recibo de la luz, telefono o el cable. NOTA: En el caso de menores de edad, es necasario la autorizacion de ambos padres, ya sea escrita, o bien rmada por ambos progenitores en forma personal al momemto de hacer la solicitud. Ambos padres deberan identi carse plenamente con su Cedula de Vecindad y presenta Partida de Nacimiento del menor extendida por el Registro Civil de Guatemala. Inscripcion de nacimientos en los Estadus Unidos Los hijos de Guademaltecos nacidos en Los Estados Unidos deben ser inscritos en el Consulado para ser registrados en Guatemala y asi tener la doble nacionidad (La Americana y la Guatemalteca). Certi cado de nacimiento reciente de ambos padres Cedul de vecindad y/o pasaportes de ambos padres Certi cado de nacimiento del menor, en donde se indica el nombre del hospital, hora de nacimiento, tipo de parto acta de matricmonio si los padres se casaron en Guatemala, (2) juegos de fotocopias de todos los documentos mencionados anteriormente. Sabado 24 de agusto 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. y domingo 25 de agosto 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. en las instalaciones de Guadalupe "Social Service Catholic Charities," 211 9th Street Door #7, Immokalee 239-657-6242. Consuldado movil en ImmokaleeRequesitos para obtener pasaporte Guatemalteco 1. Cedula de vecindad o partida de naciemento original; 2. Fotocopias de los documentos a presentar; 3. Si desea unicamente pasaporte pagar US $65. NAPLES, FL., -June 13, 2013 Collier Family Farms, the area's newest certi ed organic farm, will close to the public this summer. During the months of June, July and August, the farmers will travel to various organic farms in the United States to share and learn new ideas for alternative, safe growing methods. "Farming is constantly evolving, with new ideas and better practices introduced every day," states Lara Collier of Collier Family Farms. "The open-door policy of many small, family-owned farms is a valuable conduit of information for the independent farmer. We plan to take advantage of the summer to explore new opportunities and prepare for the launch of our CSA program in the fall." Collier Family Farms will begin taking reservations for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to begin in the fall. Those interested in learning more about the CSA program can register online at www. collierfamilyfarms.com. Collier Family Farms is located on 45 gross acres in eastern Collier County, within the development of Ave Maria. With a focus on locally-grown, pesticidefree, non-GMO produce and citrus, Collier Family Farms offers a variety of fruits and vegetables for sale. Collier Family Farms is located at 5321 Ave Maria Boulevard in Ave Maria, Florid a 34142. For more information, please visit www. collierfamilyfarms.com and their Faceboo k page, or call 239-398-4157. Collier Family Farms closed for summer
Get your athletic physicalThe Immokalee Seminole League will be offering league participants sports physicals on Friday, June 28, at the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce of ce located at 1390 North 15th Street Suite 200 from 5-8 p.m. Physical fee is $20. For more information call 239-867-1859.iGenerationComing this fall a new charter school (grades 6-12). Limited space enrolling now! iGeneration Empowerment Academy, 1411 Lake Trafford Road. Call 239-304-1221 Irma Miller, Campus Director.Learn to land government contractsThe US Small Business Administration is holding a brown bag workshop to help small businesses in the area learn how to land government contracts. This is your opportnity to learn how to w in some of these government dollars. Friday, July 19, noon till 1:30 p.m. at the Southw est Florida Works Building (One Stop), 750 S. Fifth Street, Immokalee.Democrats to meetThe Democratic Club of Immokalee will meet on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:45 p.m., at Mi Ranchito, 710 W. Main Street, #A, Immokalee (239) 657-1766. The club will discuss the Immokalee V otes campaign to increase voter participation in the electoral process. The meetings are open to all.South Park closed for constructionImmokalee South Park, located at 418 School Drive, is closed. A new community park building will be under construction throughout this summer and fall. Construction is expected to be complete by January 2014. The new building will house programs such as voluntary pre-kindergarten, after school programs, summer camp, senior programs, arts and crafts, and special events. The building will have classrooms and a community room for residents to enjoy. For more information, contact Annie Alvarez at (239) 867-4121 ext 206, or (239) 252-4449. Conference at Ave MariaAll high school age youth from rising freshman to graduating seniors are invited to the 6th Annual Ave Maria University Youth Conference "BELIEVE" July 12-14, 2013. Join youth from all over the country for this dynamic, fun and faith lled weekend! The cost is only $150 and includes conference fee, lodging and meals, PLUS a t-shirt! Speakers include; Catholic Answers, Matt Fradd, Founder of All4Him Ministries, Mary Bielski, FOCUS and nationally known abstinence speaker and author, Pam Stenzel. The weekend will be hosted by Mike "Gomer" Gormely with music provided by Martin Doman and the Band. Register today by visiting www.avemariayouthconference.com, email email@example.com or call (239) 348-4725 for more information.Colossal Coaster WorldImmokalee First Seminole Baptist Church, 810 Church Lane, is putting on a Colossal Coaster World June 17-21 nightly from 6-8:30 p.m. The church would like you to join them for some fun, food and games. For rides call Pastor Josh Leadingfox at 239-370-0230.Breastfeeding mothers groupLearn about the many bene ts of breastfeeding, get advice and tips, speak with breast-feeding peer counselors Myda and Noemi, meet and share experiences with other breastfeeding mothers. Pregnant women welcome. Come to the Collier County Department of Health Room 133 every Tuesday from 1011:30 a.m. For additional information call 239-252-7347 or 239-252-7312.Summer Programs providedProviders of Immokalee youth programs are planning an expanded summer program through GPS, a youth initiative of the Naples Children & Education Foundation. GPS is looking for highly quali ed teachers, artists and coaches who enjoy working with students and would like to share their special talents and skills during the summer. If you are interested in applying, rsums should be sent to Jamie Scott by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or mail to 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142. Rsums should include areas of expertise and fees, if applicable. Note that all applicants are required to complete a background screening prior to beginning work. GPS programs offer a diversity of opportunities for Immokalee youth in out-ofschool-time settings. The new collaboration seeks to improve educational outcomes and provide students tools for life-long success. GPS Summer 2013 is the result of planning by Miracle/ Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, RCMA, Parks and Recreation, Guadalupe Center, Immokalee Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, RCMA and Immokalee Housing and Family Services. Nance of ce in ImmokaleeCollier Commissioner Tim Nance opened his new of ce in the Immokalee Government Center, 106 South First Street. Regular of ce hours for Nance at the government center will be established soon. Possibly Pregnant? We can help HERES MY CARDKeep the number of these locally owned businesses on hand for all of your service & shopping needs. Put your card in this space for six weeks for Only $90! Call us at 239-657-6000 or e-mail email@example.com for more infoLARRY FORD IN CONCERTSunday June 23, 2013 10:45am 12:00pm First Baptist Church 1411 Lake Trafford Road Immokalee, FL 34142Larry has been a featured vocalist on many of the Gaither Homecoming DVDs, which regularly top the Bill Board charts. He was also a participant in Bill and Gloria Gaithers Grammy award winner, Homecoming at Kennedy Center in 2000. The Grammy-winning former pastor has made albums not just of hymns and praise music, but of patriotic American songs and Irish folk tunes. There is not cost for the concert but a love offering will be received. Everyone is welcome. 3 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Community Briefs "Give Back Fill a Pack" to help The Shelter for Abused Women & Children meet the back-to-school needs of children receiving services at the non-pro t domestic violence center. Running through August 1, 2013, the "Give Back Fill a Pack" drive helps provide school supplies to children accessing services in August, when school resumes, and throughout the year ahead as they seek safety and support at The Shelter. The Shelter offers several ways for individuals and organizations to become involved: Adopt a Student: Fill the back-to-school needs of one or more students. The Shelter will provide a basic back-to-school shopping list, the age and gender of student(s) "adopted" Back to School Wish List: Host a Give Back Donation Drive, or choose anything from the Back to School Wish List to donate Donate a Dollar: Stop by the register at Options Thrift Shoppe and donate a dollar to ll the small school house The Shelter will be tracking the "Give Back Fill a Pack" progress and invites the community to watch the "Ruler Rise" at Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 Second Avenue N, Naples. Donations are due by Thursday, August 1, 2013, and can be dropped at Options between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information on "Give Back Fill a Pack," please call 239.775.3862, ext. 235, or email: email@example.com To learn more about The Shelter, please call 239.775.3862, or visit www.naplesshelter.org. "Give Back Fill a Pack" School Drive bene ts young shelter participants
Submitted photoChristian music concertLarry Ford will be in concert Sunday, June 23, 10:45 a.m.12 p,m. at First Baptist Church, 1411 Lake Trafford Road, Larry has been a featured vocalist on many of the Gaither Homecoming DVDs, which regularly top the Bill Board charts. He was also a participant in Bill and Gloria Gaithers Grammy award winner, Homecoming at Kennedy Center in 2000. The Grammy-winning former pastor has made albums not just of hymns and praise music, but of patriotic American songs and Irish folk tunes. There is not cost for the concert but a love offering will be received. Everyone is welcome. Celebrations .newszap.com/celebrationsEngaged? Just married? Golden anniversary? Birthday? Holiday? New baby? Share your news in print and onlineFor a modest charge, each package includes: and family Submit your good news today at 4 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Submitted photoECity Parade on June 29!Historic Everglades City is always rst the rst Collier County seat and now the rst in the area to celebrate Independence Day. The annual family-fun festival to commemorate Americas founding will be on Saturday, June 29, this year. The Opening Ceremony is at 10 a.m. on the steps of City Hall (the former county courthouse). That is followed at 10:30 a.m. by the Patriotic Parade, the theme of which this year is Stars & Stripes. There are prizes for the best oats which may be anything from golf carts to swamp buggies. The fun continues in McLeod Park when booths open at 11:a.m. featuring hotdogs and sodas, bake sale, music, face painting, arts and crafts vendors, raf es, kiddies best dressed contest and playground games. In the evening the grande nale is the dramatic musical reworks display at 9 p.m. For information, phone Elaine at (239) 695-2695. DIRECTIONS: From I-75 (Alligator Alley) take Exit-80 south on SR-29 and travel about 18 miles. Cross US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and continue south on SR-29 for another 4 miles. The imposing Everglades City Hall will be on your right as you approach the Circle. McLeod Park, with its playground and tennis courts, is in the next lot. TALLAHASSEE As summer begins and children spend time in new settings with unfamiliar caregivers, its an important time for parents to arm them with information to keep kids safe from sexual abuse. Thats w hy the Florida Department of Children and Families and Laurens Kids teamed up to provide new educational tools for parents, children and youth-serving organizations. The summer safety push includes launch of a free online parent toolkit to help parents talk with their children about how to stay safe through videos, interactive scenarios and parent and kid tips. Also available is an online Web training and handbooks for y outh-serving organizations to teach their staff and volunteers how to spot and report abuse, and protocols to keep children, staff and volunteers safe. Summer is an important time to open up the lines of communication and make sure children know they can come to their trusted adults with anything, said Lauren Book, M.S. Ed Founder and CEO of Laurens Kids. Its very helpful to run scenarios by children and help them imagine how they w ould handle different situations. Parents also can bene t from the resources of the Dont Miss the Signs campaign, a comprehensive public awareness campaign that launched earlier this year that aims to educate Floridians about the signs of child abuse as well as their obligation to report suspected abuse. Ninety percent of child sexual abuse victims know their offender in some way. Sex offenders seek out places where children are, so youth-serving organizations need to keep their guard up and learn how to be a strong rst line of defense against sexual abuse, said Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins. These resources give parents and caregivers important, new tools to help keep children safe. To promote a safer summer experience, Florida requires all owners, operators, employees and volunteers who work more than 10 hours a month to undergo background screening for state and criminal histories. DCF wants to remind summer camp operators of Floridas background screening requirements and encourages them to add their summer camp listings to DCFs statewide database. Summer camp has long been a tradition for kids and is an important part of child development. It is crucial that parents ask questions and make sure any summer camp personnel are appropriately screened. Parents can also search DCFs database of summer camps whose personnel have conrmed background screenings. For more information and to search DCFs summer camp database, go to www.dcfbackgroundscreening.com. Keep kids safe this summer Free, nutritionally balanced, hot meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available to all children 18 years old and younger in Immokalee at the following sites: Monday thru Thursday (4 days per week) Monday, June 17, and will close Thursday, July 25, at Lake Trafford Elementary breakfast: 7:30-8 a.m.; lunch: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (3500 Lake Trafford Road, in Immokalee, 377-7300) Monday thru Friday (5 days per week) Monday, June 10, and will close Friday, August 2: Immokalee High breakfast: 6:457:30 a.m.; lunch: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (701 Immokalee Drive, in Immokalee, 377-1800) Immokalee Middle breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m.; lunch: 12:30-1 p.m. (401 9th Street South, 377-4200) Monday thru Friday (5 days per week) Monday, June 10, and will close Friday, Jul y 26, Pinecrest Elementary breakfast: 8-9 a.m.; lunch: 12-1 p.m., 313 9th Street South, in Immokalee (377-8000) The program is open to all children under the age of 18 whether enrolled in a summer school or not, and regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin. Be sure to call the site in advance and ask for serving times. Hot meals at schools
WASHINGTONA new report out today from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that children y ounger than age 5 represent more than 75 percent of all pool and spa submersion deaths and 78 percent of pool and spa submersion injuries in the United States involving children younger than 15 years of age. Government data also show that AfricanA merican and Hispanic children between the ages of 5 and 14 are at a higher risk of drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of 1 and 4 and minority children drown in pools at an alarming rate, said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. The lives of countless children can be saved this summer. Take simple safety steps todayteach all children to swim, put a fence around all pools, and always watch children in and around the water. CPSCs Pool Safely campaign is focusing its attention on populations most at risk of drowning: Children between the ages of 1 and 3 represented 67 percent of reported fatalities and 64 percent of injuries. African-American children between the ages of 5 and 19 are six times more likely to drown in pools than white and Hispanic children that age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from USA Swimming indicate that 70 percent of African-American children and 62 percent of Hispanic children cannot swim, making them more likely to drown. The new CPSC Pool or Spa Submersions: Estimated Injuries and Reported Fatalities, 2013 Report shows annual averages of: 390 pool or spa-related drownings for children younger than 15 with 76 percent (296) of the victims being younger than 5; 5,100 pool or spa-related emergency department-treated submersion injuries for children younger than 15 with 78 percent (4,000) of the injured being younger than 5. CPSC Chairman Tenenbaum presented the annual Submersion and Entrapment reports for 2013 at an event today at the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center in Washington, D.C.s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Chairman Tenenbaum was joined by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.-23); Suzy DeFrancis, Red Cross Chief Public Affairs Of cer, and Katey Taylor, mother of entrapment victim, Abbey Taylor. Jesus Aguirre, Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, welcomed the group to the popular neighborhood pool. As we head into summer and families across the country are getting ready to take their kids to the pool, we must remind everyone how important it is to keep a careful watch on our children as they swim and ensure that their pools and spas have proper safety equipment, said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. Working together, we can improve the safety of all pools and spas by increasing the use of layers of protection and promoting uninterrupted supervision to prevent child drowning and entrapment. With government programs like the CPSCs Pool Safely, people can learn simple steps to take to save lives. Learning how to swim saves lives, said Suzy DeFrancis, Chief Public Affairs Of cer for the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross encourages all families to enroll in Learn-to-Swim programs by contacting your local pool. Families can learn about Red Cross programs and nd water safet y tips by going to redcross.org. New data from CPSCs 2013 Submersion Report compile information on reported pool or spa-related drownings between 2008 and 2010 and estimated pool or spa-related injuries from 2010 through 2012 for children younger than 15. The estimated averages for the three-year periods represented show: Residential locations dominated incidents involving victims younger than 5 years of age; 85 percent of the fatalities occurred at residential pools or spas. About 50 percent of the injuries and 73 percent of the fatalities involving children younger than 15 years occurred at a residence. Of the reported pool fatalities for children younger than age 15, about 60 percent (231) occurred in in-ground pools; 15 percent (59) in above-ground pools, and nearl y 10 percent (37) in portable pools. There were no reported entrapment fatalities for 2012. The last recorded fatalit y of a child due to suction entrapment was in 2007. CPSC received seven reports of entrapment injury incidents during 2012. For the complete reports see: Pool and Spa Submersions 2013 and Circulation/Suction Entrapments 2013. The years for reported injury and fatality statistics differ due to a lag in fatality reporting. 5 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Fort Myers, Fla. June 18, 2013 David C. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S., Founder and Medical Director of Eye Centers of Florida is pleased to introduce Davis Vision bene t coverage at its Immokalee of ce and its Hendry County of ces located in LaBelle and Clewiston. The Davis Vision bene t plan is currently offered through several city, county and state government programs and covers comprehensive eye examinations with dilation, including coverage for eyeglasses and contact lenses, where prescribed. Were pleased to offer our Davis Vision insured patients in Clewiston, Immokalee and LaBelle an opportunity to now have access to our high quality vision care services as a new provider under the Davis Vision program, said Dr. Brown. Davis Vision insureds will now have an alternative choice of professional eye doctors in the area, and we think that freedom of choice is important to families. About Davis Vision, Inc.Davis Vision is part of the HVHC Inc. group of companies, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas that also includes VisionWorks of America and Viva International Group. Davis Vision has been providing comprehensive vision bene ts for nearly 50 years and currently serves more than 55 million vision care consumers with vision care programs nationwide through a provider network of ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing locations at more than 37,000 points of access, in both private and retail settings. For more information, visit www.davisvision.com. About Eye Centers of FloridaDavid C. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S. founded Eye Centers of Florida in 1971, the most respected and experienced ophthalmology vision practice in Southwest Florida. It offers a broad array of vision care services for the treatment of eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. For more information, visit www. ecof.com, call (239) 939-3456, or stop by any of their three south Florida locations that offer the new Davis Vision bene t: 820 W. Sugarland Highway, Clewiston, FL 33440; 555 N. 15th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142; or 870 West Hickpochee Avenue, Unit 1400, LaBelle, FL 33935. Eye Centers of Florida has nine other of ces located in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, and Port Charlotte. Eye Centers of Florida introduces Davis Vision bene ts David C. Brown Teach all children how to swimOr fence around your pool area for their safety urges the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Stop by: 415 Colorado Ave or call: 239-657-4130 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classifieds and make your clean up a breeze! When doing those chores is doing you in, its time to look for a helper in the classifieds. Employment Full Time MECHANICAL JOB FAIRFRIDAY, JUNE 21 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Clewiston Holiday Inn 11:00 to 1:00Due to Promotions and Retirements, U.S. Sugar will have several openings for those with Mechanical Skills starting this August. If you have at least two years of Mechanical Experience with Plant Machinery or Heavy Farm Equipment, we may have the ideal position for you. There will also be opportunities for 6G Welders, Machinists and those seeking Railroad Positions. Southwest Florida Works will be present to help review potential candidates. 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Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567-4854 One mans trash is another mans treasure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classifieds. Employment Full Time RAILROAD MECHANIC / WELDER US Sugar is seeking mechanics with experience on engines, transmissions, drive train, brakes and Hydraulic systems. Candidates with previous Railroad or Heavy Diesel experience are ideal. This position also requires Welding experience. Please apply if you can perform the following tasks. Ability to stick weld and eld weld. Ability to use a propane torch, acetylene-oxygen torch and related equipment. Ability to read hydraulic, air, and electrical schematics and layout work. Operate forklift and other mobile equipment. Heavy lifting, climbing, squatting, working from heights and standing for extended periods. Use and read tape measure and other related measuring instruments. Read and understand shop manuals and parts books. Operate and read pressure gauges, multi-meters and ow meters. 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In the employment section of the classifieds Looking for a place to hang your hat? Look no further than the classifieds. ApartmentsESPERANZA PLACE Affordable 2BR and 3BR Apartments, Energy ef cient appliances, washer/ dryer hook ups, spacious oor plans, community center on site with computer lab for resident use and classes. From access to Carl Kuehner Community Center educational and social programs. Must be farm or grove labor employed. Pay no more than 30% of your households adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities. Call Rental Of ce at 657-2009 Mon-Fri, 8:00AM-5:00PM 2693 Marianna Way, #308 (TDD 1-800-955-8771) Equal Housing Opportunity Provider & Employer Condos/Townhouses Rent TRAFFORD PINE ESTATES INC. 3 BR & 2 BR CBS Construction All include Stove, Refrig., Air, Ceiling Fans, Util. Rm. w/W&D Hookup, Sound Barrier Between Apt./Twnhs. Free Trash Pickup, Free Lawn Service. Pets Allowed w/ Deposit. Walk to Store. NEW Management Privately Owned Call (239)777-2788 Houses RentFarm Worker Village invites you to come home. Available now 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom rental homes, starting as low as $425 per month. You may qualify for Rental assistance. Please Call us at: 239-657-3649 or stop by at 1800 Farm Worker Way. LEHIGH Duplex, 3br./2ba. Mirror Lakes area. Near SR 82. Lawn care incld. ex cond., carport $650 mo. plus sec. 239-369-9567. Mobile Home LotsMobile home lot in Immokalee. No impact fees due. Very easy nancing. Just pick out your mobile home. Call Kenny at 863-673-4325 or 863-675-8888 Mobile HomeSaleLand & Home packages. 3 and 4 bedroom new mobile homes. All marked down for summer sale. 1 lot in Immokalee, many 1/2 acre lots available between LaBelle and Immokalee. Very short drive. Average credit accepted. Call Kenny 863-673-4325 or 863-675-8888 Located on Lake front 1/2 acre lot. 3br, 2bath mobile home. Easy nancing with your average credit. Call Kenny at 863-673-4325 or 863-675-8888 Grab a bargain from your neighbors garage, attic, basement or closet in todays classifieds. 6 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Campers/RVsWanted all Travel Trailers, Motor Homes and Fifth Wheels. Any Condition, Cash paid on the spot. Call 941-347-7171 Reading a newspaper provides the opportunity to get involved in your community.No wonder newspaper readers are more popular!
Naples, Fl The David Lawrence Center, Collier Countys only comprehensive, notfor-pro t mental health and substance abuse treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce the expansion of Aftercare Services at Crossroads, the 18-bed adult residential substance abuse treatment program located at the main campus off of Golden Gate Parkway. Crossroads Aftercare Services are free for alumni who have successfully completed the residential treatment program and are designed to keep the basics of recovery front of mind, prevent relapse, provide guidance and inspiration as they adjust to sobriety and help avoid common pitfalls so they can ourish in their daily life. The services include structured group meetings facilitated by Crossroads staff, onsite 12-step meetings and individual aftercare support sessions when indicated. Crossroads Clinical Supervisor Nancy Dauphinais said, Many relapses occur in the rst three months following treatment. Our expanded Aftercare Services are designed to provide support, education and coping skills during this critical period. Aftercare group sessions are focused on promoting a positive lifestyle and continuing the stabilization process as clients return to living in the community. The program focuses on understanding dynamics of relapse, identifying and developing recovery maintenance skills, understanding internal and external triggers, learning about resources and support systems, developing an ongoing recovery maintenance plan, and addressing re-emerging symptoms. Treatment length is individualized and usually lasts four to twelve weeks. Dauphinais adds, We are dedicated to supporting our alumni to further ensure their ability to achieve and sustain life-changing wellness. These expanded Aftercare Services are a bene cial in uence in helping clients maintain the improvements they experienced during their stay in our residential treatment program. Expanding the Aftercare Services is one of several program enhancements made to the Crossroads program in the last year. Additional services implemented include onsite yoga, equine-facilitated psychotherapy, tobacco cessation groups, art therapy and enhanced family support services. David Lawrence Center is the Southwest Florida-based, not-for-pro t leading provider of behavioral health solutions dedicated to inspiring and creating life-changing wellness for every individual. The Center provides innovative, comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, residential and community based prevention and treatment services for the one in four local children and adults who experience mental health, emotional, psychological and substance abuse challenges. David Lawrence Center has eight locations in Collier County and touches the lives of more than 30,000 people each year. For more information about David Lawrence Center call 239-455-8500 or visit www.DavidLawrenceCenter.org. Business & Service Directory AUCTION1995 Dodge1B3HD46T8SF528003 Time for a new car? Check out this auction onJuly 1, 2013 at 9amKeiths Towing925 E. Delaware Ave. Immokalee, FL (239) 657-5741 ROOFING Metal Roofs Re-Roofs Roof Repairs Seamless Gutters Soffit & Fascia Free Estimates Lic# CCC037019 981 Cowboy Circle Office (863)675-7045 Fax (863)612-1158 Lic#CCC1325950 Ofce: (863) 675-704 5 1050 Commerce Dr. Suite B. Fax (863) 612-1158 florida.newszap.com Check out these new features: Daily Local News Updates New interactive and easy to navigate format Plus much, much more!Come see for yourself! 7 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Public Notice IMMOKALEE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT REQUEST FOR BIDS The Immokalee Water & Sewer District at 1020 Sanitation Rd., Immokalee, Florida 34142, will receive sealed bids until Monday, July 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM, when they will be opened and publicly read. The sealed bids are being accepted for: Sealed bids for purchase of obsolete equipment, vehicles and other property that has been removed from service and taken off of the books of the District, in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 274 tangible personal property. Complete speci cations or additional information may be obtained upon application to Oona Reyna-Rodriguez, Administration Supervisor, 1020 Sanitation Rd., Immokalee, FL 34142, phone (239) 658-3630; fax: (239) 658-3634 or viewed on our website: www.iw-sd.com. The items will be made available for examination and inspection beginning July 1, 2013 through July 3, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please contact Derys Maldonado, Maintenance Supervisor at (239) 867-3249, or (239) 658-3637, to make arrangements. Bids will contain the following: Full Name and address of bidder Telephone number of bidder Item # and description of item being bid on Price being bid for item The sealed bid procedure is in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 274 regarding disposal of tangible personal property. The Immokalee Water & Sewer District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to waive any bid informalities and to re-advertise for bids when deemed in the best interest of the Immokalee Water & Sewer District. All items are being sold on an as-is basis with no warranty. 446027 IB 6/20/2013 Public Notice TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The recent disasters in Oklahoma highlighted the need for law enforcement to have access to emergency contact information. Now as Floridians brace for the 2013 Hurricane Season and create disaster preparedness plans, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages you to make sure rst responders know who to notify if y ou are in an emergency situation. The Department offers Emergency Contact Information registration online at https://services. hsmv.gov/eci/ and in driver license of ces (to include driver license of ces operated by county tax collectors). Floridians who hold a current driver license or identi cation card can enter up to two contacts into the ECI database. Even if y ou have registered your information previously, it is a good idea to update your contacts periodically, especially if you or your contacts have moved. It takes only a few minutes, and there is no fee to register. The information you register is only available to law enforcement of cers in the event of an emergency. Registering your emergency contact information can provide families and loved ones with added peace of mind, said DHSMV Executive Director Julie L. Jones. We are pleased that more than 7 million Floridians have registered their contacts, but that leaves nearly 10 million whose contact information is not available to police. The Florida Highway Patrol has run into situations where a person involved in a crash had registered their emergency contact information but failed to update it, said FHP Director Col. David Brierton. Outdated information can signi cantly delay our efforts to provide quick noti cation to families and loved ones. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. The Department is leading the way to a safer Florida through the ef cient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit www. hsmv.gov, follow us on Twitter @FDHSMV or nd us on Facebook. Register contact information before disaster strikes Cancer Society American Cancer Society at Vitas Healthcare 550 New Market Road E, Immokalee is open for cancer patients in Immokalee and surrounding areas the fourth Tuesday of every month or by appointment from 10 a.m.noon. The center offers wigs, bras, scarves, hats and turbans. For more information call 1-800-227-2345 or 239-2610337. This service is freeVolunteer for ACAThe American Cancer Society is looking for reliable volunteers willing to work for two hours a month at the Immokalee Cancer Resource Center. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please call the American Cancer society naples of ce at 239-261-0337 or Ana McCawley at 239-5141914 Make a difference in helping cancer patients in your community!Look Good, Feel BetterLook Good Feel Better 2013 Workshops are offered Tuesdays in Immokalee 10 a.mNoon, August 27 and November 26. To register and for more information call 1-800-227-2345 or 239-261-0337. Make up kit is provided. This service is free. American Cancer Society at Vitas Healthcare Corp., 550 New Market Road E, Immokalee. Cancer Society provides opportunities David Lawrence Center expands Crossroads Aftgercare Services
8 Immokalee Bulletin June 20, 2013 Submitted photo/ Marie CapitaBusiness LoanImmokaee Business Develoment Center participants received a micro loan from Metro Broward, a not-for-pro t center that lends money to small businesses. along with the Howards, two of our other businesses also received micro loans from Florida Community Bank and ACION to expand their business. This is exciting news for the center because when these businesses enrolled in the program, they couldn't obtain a loan for their businesses. However, while in the program, they worked on their credit, developed a business plan, and attended some nancial wellness workshops for their businesses. The owners were able to sit in an interview with a nancial person to answer questions about their business, thus at the end of the day, convincing the bank that their business was solid enough for them to make an investment. The program will continue monitoring these businesses to make sure that they are keeping up with payments and working hard on their businesses. The IBDC will soon become an independent not-for-pro t entity. This new status will enable us to apply for an increased range of grant funding thereby, allowing the agency to increase its positive impact on the Immokalee business community. Pictured from left: Marie Capita, Sharon and Reginald Howard, and Michael Carn from Metro Broward. North Fort Myers Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has been honored with a 2013 Advocacy Leader Award from Goodw ill Industries International. The award recognizes a Goodwill agency that has demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing Goodwills advocacy and policy efforts to further its mission of helping people secure employment and build stronger communities. President and CEO Tom Feurig has placed a priority on relationship-building and regularly invites policymakers to tour the agencys operations including mission services, donated goods retail and contracts. State Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-30) met with Feurig in August and toured the administrative of ces, a Job-Link site, a retail store, the L.I.F.E. Academy charter school for students with developmental disabilities and Hatton B. Rogers Retirement Community. She returned in October with three of her staff members to volunteer at the Goodwills Trailways Camp, a sleep-over camp for adults with disabilities. Staff members from the of ces of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson also met with Goodwill staff to learn about the many ways that Goodwill strengthens families and communities. Tom and his staff have done an excellent job of keeping Goodwills mission on policymakers radar, said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. Site visits paint a vivid picture of the Goodwills successful business and mission services model. They are to be commended for their diligence in advocating for plicies that affect the people Goodwill serves. About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida: Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. provides programs and services to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome their barriers to independence. Supported programs include Goodwill JobLink centers, disability-accessible housing, and the Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. For more information visit www. GoodwillSWFL.org. About Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based agencies in the United States and Canada with 14 afliates in 13 other countries. Goodwill is one of Forbes top 25 most inspiring companies. (Forbes, 2012) Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job training programs, employment placement services and other communitybased programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 2,800 stores and online at shopgoodwill.com. To nd a Goodwill location near you, use the online locator at www.goodwill.org, or call (800) GOODWILL. Find us on Facebook: GoodwillIntl or follow us on Twitter: @ GoodwillCapHill, @GoodwillIntl. Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida honored with award


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Although the Yuletide is just around the corner, there's still time to whip up this easy-to-make, inexpensive (but valuable) gift for some of the special folks on your list: the do-anything, go-anywhere, kick-it-and-cuddle-it duffle bag!
All you'll need to make a duffle bag for a favorite traveler are a few materials, some basic sewing know-how, and the instructions that follow. So grab your scissors. Time's awastin'!
Materials: The Bag-inning
For a 19 1/2" x 8 1/2" duffel bag, gather together one yard of 40"-wide fabric (canvas, cotton duck, coated nylon, Acrilan or just about anything that's durable and won't stretch or shrink too much), one-quarter yard of 40"-wide cloth (perhaps of a different color) for welting cover, two yards of 1/16"-diameter welting cord or rope, three yards of 1 1/2" webbing for straps, one 21"-long strip of zipper (bought off the roll) with slider, and one roll of cotton-covered polyester (or other heavy-duty) thread.
If You Want to Get Fancy
(A word of caution: Some of the following "trimmings" must be attached to a bag before it's completed. You can save yourself some frustration, then, by reading all the directions in this article before you sew that first stitch.)
FOR POCKETS: You'll need all of the above materials plus one foot of elastic or shock cord, one-half yard of extra fabric (the same as the bag material), and two 9" lengths of zipper (with sliders).
FOR A SHOULDER STRAP: Add on 1 1/4 yards of the same 1 1/2" webbing strap material called for above (if you want end straps, too, make that 2 1/4 yards more), plus a buckle that will fit the webbing, two clip or spring hook fasteners, and two D-rings.
FOR A STORM FLAP: Buy an extra 7 1/2" x 22" piece of fabric and 22" of Velcro.
Welt cord and zippers can be purchased "off the roll" at upholstery shops. Marine, camping, hardware and fabric outlets are good sources of webbing, D-rings, fasteners, shock cord and Velcro.
All's Welt That Starts Welt
Welting, the "trim" around the ends of duffle bags, is just a length of small rope or cord that has been covered with fabric. It both helps the bag retain its shape and adds a pleasingly decorative touch, but welting is not absolutely essential and can be left off altogether if you want to simplify your project.
If you are going to use welting, though, it's best to make it up before you start a sack. Take your one-quarter yard of 40"-wide welting-cover cloth and cut it into strips, each 1 1/4" wide. Seam several of the strips together to make one long strip. Then fold the ribbon of material over the welting cord (tie a knot in the rope so it won't slip out), and sew the fabric closed. It's not necessary to sew too close to the rope as you make your stitch, but you should try to form the whole length of welting as smoothly and as evenly as possible. And make just a little more than you think you'll need!
(NOTE: All the welting and zipper work called for in this article will be a lot easier to do if your sewing machine is equipped with a half foot attachment. You can do the job with a standard full foot, of course, but it'll take extra time and effort.)
Sack Stitching: Step One
Cut a 21" x 30" rectangle from your main piece of fabric. Then, with a light pencil or chalk, mark two parallel lines on the cloth.
Sack Stitching: Step Two
Separate your long (21") zipper and sew one half to each of the "short" ends of the piece of material, with the fastener's teeth pointed in. Then turn the two zipper halves over and stitch 'em down again with the teeth pointed outward.
Sack Stitching: Step Three
The handles of the bag's webbed carrying strap should be reinforced with a second layer of webbing before the strap is sewed to the bag. Cut a 74"-long section from your 108" (three yard) length of webbing and then cut the remaining 34" of webbing into two 17"-long pieces. Measure back 11" from each end of the 74"-long carrying strap and, starting from that point on both ends, attach the two 17" lengths of reinforcement to the strap by laying the strap on each section of reinforcement and then sewing down both sides of the "sandwich."
Next, place the reinforced strap on the 21" x 30" rectangle of bag material. Make sure the webbing starts at Point A (15" in from both zippered edges of the fabric), ends at Point F (where its slightly turned-under end is allowed to slightly overlap the beginning end), and just touches the inside of the two chalk (or pencil) marks that you've lightly scribed on the material. Temporarily pin the strapping into place.
Then, beginning at Point A, sew along the outside edge of the webbing until you get to Point B, where you'll make a box stitch that overlaps the reinforced section of the strap by one inch. Sew back and forth over this box stitch a couple of times for strength, and then back along the inside of the strap all the way to Point E (don't forget, as you pass "F", to fold its end under and allow it to overlap Point A enough to make a good seam). Sew a box stitch at Point E (just like the one you sewed at "B"). Then sew down the outside of the strap to "F", run your needle back and forth over the "F/A" seam a couple of times, and take the bag out of the machine.
Next, make a box stitch at "C" (again, just like the box stitch you sewed at "B" and "E"). Then sew down the outside of that part of the strap to "D", make another reinforced box stitch, sew back down the inside of the webbing to "C", reinforce that box stitch by sewing over it again, and take the bag out of the machine. Hey! This project is starting to look like something!
Sack Stitching: Step Four
Now turn the bag inside-out and zip it closed. Pull the slider all the way off, then pry a few teeth open on one edge of the "barrel" you've created, start the slider, turned so its pull tab is on the inside, back on again, and pull it to the middle of the zipper.
(You'll find it easier to sew the bag's ends onto this completely closed "drum" and, once that job is done, you can open the zipper "above" the slider and use the closure normally.)
Sack Stitching: Step Five
You're now ready to put the welting on your bag (if you've decided to leave the trim off, you can skip this step and go directly to Step 6). Note that the doubled fabric which holds the welting cord is lined up with and sewn to the very edge of the material which forms the body of the duffel sack. The enclosed cord itself faces "in" and the welting is attached to the inside surface (the "good" side) of the inside-out "barrel" of material.
Leave about an inch of the welting free as you begin to stitch the reinforcing trim to the "drum" of material on one side of the zipper. Then sew right across the end of the closure and on around the "barrel." When you've completed the circle, cut the welting off about an inch longer than necessary, open the stitching in the trim's fabric, cover (to expose the cord inside), cut the cord off even with its starting end, turn under the tall edges of the welting's fabric cover, and sew the covering down so that it overlaps the trim's beginning end. Repeat the procedure on the other end of the "drum."
(NOTE: If you'd like to put extra carrying loops on both ends of your bag, just cut off two 5"-long pieces of webbed strapping. Then double the tabs and sew them under the welting as you stitch it in place so that the tabs cover the ends of the zipper.)
Sack Stitching: Step Six
The ends of the bag are two circles of fabric, each measuring 9 1/2" in diameter. And, yes, you can attach carrying handles to them too: Just cut two pieces of strapping, each 15"-long, and fasten one right across the middle of each circle (let both straps have a little slack in their centers so you'll be able to get your fingers under them when the bag is stuffed full).
Now mark each disc of cloth into quarters (north, east, south and west, with the straps running from east to west) and, using its zipper as "north," divide the barrel of the bag into matching quadrants.
Turn the circles of cloth with their strap sides "in" and, starting at one of the "east" or "west" marks, match the quadrants of one of the bag's ends to the corresponding sections of its main body and sew the two together. (Sew this row (or rows) of stitching as close to the welting as possible.) It's OK to tug a little (by holding the fabric taut in back and pulling a bit in front of the needle as you go) to make the marks line up as you sew the ends to the bag, but only a little: Too much tugging will throw unwanted warps and wrinkles into the finished ends.
As soon as both circles are securely stitched into place, turn the duffel bag right-side out. It's finished!
The "Extra" Touches
If you like, you can fashion two inside pockets for your sack from a pair of 6" squares of cloth and two 7" x 18" fabric rectangles.
First, run a 3/4" hem along one long side of each of the larger pieces of material. Then, beginning at a corner, sew the other long side of the rectangle right around three sides of one of the squares. Pull 6 inches of shock cord or elastic through the 18" hem and stitch its ends to hold it in place. Repeat with the second pocket. Then turn the bag inside out again and sew one of the pockets into each end of the sack (by starting at one side-center mark on the bag's end and stitching right down around the bottom and up again to the opposite center mark).
These are attached before the ends are sewed onto the bag. Cut out an extra 9 1/2" disc of fabric, cut the circle in half, and make a 1/4" hem along the straight cut. Then separate a zipper (which is as long as the diameter of the circle) and sew one half across the middle of one of the full bag-ends with its teeth pointing up, and the other half across the top of the half circle, also "teeth up". Zip the halves of the closure together, then rezip (as described in Sack Stitching: Step Four) so that both ends of the fastener are closed and the slider is in the middle. Stitch around the circumference of the pocket to hold it in place and then sew the modified bag-end onto the sack so that, when the duffel bag is turned right-side out, the pocket will be on the outside.
This protective cover for the bag's main zipper is attached before the handle strap is added to the carryall. Turn and hem all four edges of a 7 1/2" x 22" rectangle of fabric (which will leave you with a rectangle that's just slightly shorter end-to-end than your bag's main zipper). Sew the "pile" side of your Velcro fastener to the underside of one of the rectangle's long edges and then stitch the fabric's opposite long edge to the bag (so the strip of material covers the zipper and extends far enough across the sliding closure for its Velcro pile to engage the second half of the Velcro fastener on the other side. Then align the Velcro's halves and sew its "hook" section to the bag (Fig. 16).
If you add this accessory —and you should, it's almost indispensable —its D-rings or drapery hooks should be slipped onto the doubled carrying-strap tabs before those tabs are sewed to the bag (see Sack Stitching: Step Five).
Then, after the duffel bag is completed, take a yard-long section of webbed strapping, sew a buckle onto one end, slide a hook fastener onto the strap's free end, pull the strap through the buckle, and sew on a second fastener. Snap the fasteners into the D-rings mounted on the bag and adjust the strap's length with the sliding buckle.
The Variations Are Endless
Now that you've been all the way through the basic bag you can, of course, tailor the pattern to your needs, wants and desires. Make it bigger. Make it smaller. Put more or fewer carrying straps on it, and make those straps longer or shorter. Add pockets. Take pockets off. Make the bag's ends triangular or rectangular instead of round. Put on fancier welting, or forget the welting altogether. Invent! And enjoy!
A Zipper Alternative
You can equip your duffel bags with ordinary (already cut to length and clipped together at one end) zippers, of course, but they're not as easy to work with as the "off the roll" closures specified in this article.
In the case of the main zipper which closes the bag, for instance, you would have to modify the attachment procedure as follows:
SACK STITCHING, STEP TWO: Keep the finished zipper closed while you sew one of its sides to one of the 21" edges of the fabric rectangle.
SACK STITCHING, STEP THREE: Allow the fastener to remain closed as you attach the bag's main carrying strap to the rectangle of fabric.
SACK STITCHING, STEP FOUR: Then, before turning the bag inside out, open the zipper all the way down and sew its other side to the opposite 21" edge of material.
A FURTHER NOTE: Be extra cautious when stitching the ends onto the duffel bag if you've used a "ready-made" zipper. If you accidentally sew over either the closure's teeth or the slider, your zipper may jam.

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Labor Day weekend is a chance to get out and enjoy the end of summer, barbecue and see friends and family. But for the hard-core TV junkie, three consecutive days off means just one thing: binge viewing. Who needs the warmth of the sun when you could be hunkered down in a darkened living room, watching episode after episode of something that in the old world — circa 2011 — had to stretch out over weeks, months and years?
If you're a committed binge viewer, then chances are good you've already caught up to the current TV must-sees: "Breaking Bad," "Game of Thrones" and "Orange Is the New Black." But that doesn't mean your online queue should go empty. In fact, there are plenty of shows lurking on the various streaming sites that should satisfy whatever show fix you're craving.
Whether it's watching Stephen J. Cannell's "Wiseguy" to fill the gap left by "House of Cards" or doing a little TV genealogy with "Prisoners of War," the precurser to Showtime's "Homeland," there's hundreds of hours of TV available online that can satisfy just as much as the current shows that fill our zeitgeist. (Just don't expect to get involved in a mass discussion on Twitter about any of these.)
For you binge-aholics looking for new fictional universes to get lost in, we offer alternative watching experiences.


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This month, a new shop called Soft As A Grape opened on the ground floor of the Woods Hole Inn, a great expansion of shopping in Woods Hole. This is exciting news for all of Woods Hole, as well as for travelers on the Steamship Authority ferries to Martha's Vineyard as this stylish new shop offers high quality t-shirts, sweatshirts and much more in a convenient location right on the corner of Water Street and Luscombe Avenue, just steps from the ferry terminal. Stay at the Woods Hole Inn and enjoy this Woods Hole shop!
The new space has been dramatically renovated with new hardwood floors, gorgeous wooden shelving, extensive new lighting and more. Best of all is the antique boat that dominates the entrance, filled to the brim with sparkling new shirts and insignia clothing. Want to head home with a memento of your trip to Cape Cod? Soft As A Grape is the perfect place to find something hip to share the news of your travels at home.
In addition to their line of t-shirts and clothing, the nice folks at Soft As A Grape have dedicated a space for Woods Hole Inn branded merchandise including our famous coffee mugs, handmade starfish soaps, t-shirts and more. Come into the new shop at the corner of Luscombe and Water Streets in Woods Hole and see for yourself the great energy of this new shop.


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Whether it's as sellers or landlords, actor-director Warren Beatty and his wife, actress Annette Bening, are up for new roles. They have listed their ivy-clad home in Beverly Crest for $6.995 million.
The house, built in 1992, had been for rent last year at $27,500 a month and is still available for lease at $19,995 a month.
The Mediterranean-style mansion of 10,594 square feet includes a media room, a library, a gym, an office, maid's quarters, six family bedrooms and eight bathrooms in two stories. The acre-plus site contains a separate guesthouse, a swimming pool with spa, mature trees and expansive lawns.
Beatty, 75, is known for his leading roles in "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), "Dick Tracy" (1990) and "Bulworth" (1998). He won an Oscar for directing "Reds" (1981) and received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2000.
Bening, 54, was nominated for Oscars for her work in "The Grifters" (1990), "American Beauty" (1999), "Being Julia" (2004) and "The Kids Are All Right" (2010).
Beatty and Bening own other property in Beverly Hills.
Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency is the listing agent.
An enterprise of his own
"Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin has become a first-time home buyer with the purchase of a house in Studio City for $945,000.
The gated country English-style one-story sits on a quarter of an acre with a swimming pool, a spa and mature trees. The 1,845 square feet of living space features vaulted ceilings, French doors and fireplaces in the living and dining rooms. The house, custom built in 1940, contains three bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms.
Yelchin, 23, played Pavel Chekov in the 2009 "Star Trek" movie. He will reprise his role in a sequel next year. Yelchin also starred in "Terminator Salvation" (2009) and "Like Crazy" (2011).
The property came on the market in March at $999,000.
Petra Pavlovits-Walters of Leland Properties was the listing agent. Zach Goldsmith of Hilton & Hyland represented Yelchin.
Sales price is 'practically perfect'
Singer and actress Julie Andrews has sold her house in Brentwood for $2.705 million — slightly above what she was asking.
Andrews owned the traditional-style home with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake Edwards. Less than a month after coming on the market at $2.649 million in April, the tidy white home with gray shutters was in escrow.
Features include a family room and living room with French doors opening to a garden and a formal dining room with a cathedral ceiling. An artist's studio with a bathroom sits above the garage for a total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The lot, which is less than a quarter acre, is surrounded by tall hedges and is gated. There is a swimming pool and spa.
Andrews, 76, starred in musicals including "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot." She won a lead actress Oscar for "Mary Poppins" (1964) and starred in "The Sound of Music" (1965), "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (1967), "Victor Victoria" (1982) and the "Princess Diaries" films in 2001 and 2004. Last year she received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.
Edwards, who died in 2010 at 88, received an honorary Oscar in 2004 for his work including "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961), "The Great Race" (1965) and the "Pink Panther" films.
Public records show the property was purchased in 1989 for $1.2 million.
Gary Glass of Prudential California Realty in Brentwood was the listing agent. Jody Fine of Prudential's Palisades office represented the buyer.
A spot to watch the bay
Former "Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson is looking for a renter with $50,000 a month to spare for her place in a gated community in Malibu.
The teak-sided house, built in 1959, is entered through a gated courtyard planted with lavender and olive trees. Some 2,750 square feet of living space includes an open plan living room and kitchen, a home theater and furnishings such as a baby grand piano. There are three bedrooms, 21/2 bathrooms and a sauna. Outdoor amenities include a rooftop deck and a swimming pool.
Anderson, 45, also starred in the series "Stacked" (2005-06) and "V.I.P." (1998-2002).
Public records show the former Playboy model bought the property in 2000 for $1.8 million.
Christopher Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker's Malibu West office is the listing agent.
Hoping flip clicks with a buyer
Celebrity and fashion photographer Mark Liddell has listed a house in the Hollywood Hills West area at $2.325 million.
The serial remodeler redid the one-level contemporary, which sits with a swimming pool and spa on a third of an acre at the top of a sweeping driveway. The house has 2,652 square feet of living space including a living room, family room, formal dining room, a kitchen with breakfast area and two master suites for a total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside are patios, a lawn, a built-in barbecue and an outdoor fireplace.
Liddell, whose 2009 book "Exposed: 10 Years in Hollywood" chronicles more than 100 shoots of A-listers and luminaries, has been designing home interiors for 15 years. His long list of celebrity subjects includes Leann Rimes, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Sarah Jessica Parker and Janet Jackson.
Public records show Liddell bought the property last year for $1.61 million.
Ron Holliman of Coldwell Banker's Beverly Hills North office is the listing agent.
Glendale home could be a hit
The former Casey Stengel estate, built for the baseball legend in 1925, is on the market in Glendale at $2.41 million.
The Mediterranean-style house of about 4,600 square feet sits on nearly an acre with a pool house, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a fruit orchard. The main house features a foyer with a staircase, a living room with a barrel ceiling, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is a separate maid's quarters off the garage.
The Major League Baseball outfielder went on to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Boston Braves, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets before retiring in 1965. Stengel was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame the next year. He lived at the Glendale house until his death in 1975 at 85.
The estate was bought in probate in 1978 from the Stengel family by veterinarian James C. Davis, who owned Davis Animal Hospital in Valley Village from 1964 to 2000. His celebrity clients included Cher, Henry Winkler and Marlon Brando.
Gerri Cragnotti of G&C Properties is the listing agent.
Whether it's as sellers or landlords, actor-director Warren Beatty and his wife, actress Annette Bening, are up for new roles. They have listed their ivy-clad home in Beverly Crest for $6.995 million.


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Jeffrey Campbell on
Congratulations! Games like Torment and Ba;dur's Gate and Icewind Dale are what made me want to work in games! Now I write video games for a living! I just wish I could come and work for you guys...
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David Gutowski on
I wish it could be a true sequel to Planescape Torment, but even as just a successor... TAKE MY MONEY, TAKE IT, TAKE IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll miss the Planescape setting, that was half of the appeal for me in PST, I just hope you can recreate that limitless possibility yet ordered and divisible universe it provided. Eg. You knew where Baator was in respect to the other planes, and yet Baator was an entire universe unto itself.
Mirko Hess on
Wasteland 2, Shadowrun Returns, Project Eternity and now Torment: ides of Numenera......and hopefully many more to come......
Behold the dawning of a new age.
An age where we take back what is ours.
An age where a rpg once again does not define itself by the number of items you can farm or how fast you can hit a button but by it´s story and it´s depth.
As it should be.
So Brian and Team......go, show those mainstream-suckers how it´s done!
Bob Gibson on
I would love to see a spreadsheet showing how long (in hours) it takes you to get to the 10 X original goal. :-)
Terralventhe on
How could we not throw our money at you guys? We love your work, we love your philosophies, and we love Torment! That game defined a lot of who I am today, more than anything creatively - the work and the time and the creativity you put into that game made me want to strive to become a writer. Bless you guys - we're with you all the way.
Peter Jacob on
Hit 'em hard Brian! Kick those publishers right in the market share! Probably the only place they still have any feeling left in.
TheGodEmperor on
I can't wait to see the game guys :) so glad you guys are having all the success you are!
Michael Kosmatka on
Love you guys, what you're about and what you are doing. So excited for this one.
Brett Nieland on
Already going to need more stretch goals :)
Jordan "AstroCat" on
I'm definitely happy to see a female PC option, I know my wife will be stoked by this as well. I think the article by Shanna Germain lays it out really well, a totally reasonable, fair and rationale approach.
Matt Baker on
So, what is the Chris Avellone stretch goal...? Set it at 5 mil and you'll probably reach it.
Johan Ankerstjerne Otkjær on
6 hours.
It really took that long?
Must have been because people didn't know. (That the only reason I just signed as a backer now.
If you had spread the word a bit further, you could have reached 1m in 10 seconds flat. =P
Simone Pesenti Gritti on
I want to believe ;-)
Good luck guys, may the wind of inspiration always blow on your back!
Thomas Rufer on
"Almost every article and new game was focused on being an MMO, multi-player or micro-transition based. This wasn't our style"
I feel exactly the same way... I am 32 now and i grew up with games like HerosQuest, Ultima, Elite, and all the hundreds of other singleplayer non-FPS, non-MMO and so on-games.
I 100% agree with you! If you add "FPS-shooter" to the list that would be even 104%! ;)
Thomas Rufer on
Sorry that i wasnt within the first 6 hours... It was night over here.
What you guys expected?
- Game in the spirit and world of PS:T
- DRM-Free (Especially! For that move, i would back you alone for that!)
- only 25$ for the digital copy
- No Online-connection needed. Perfect for rainy travel-days or flights/traintravel
- No shooter, as i have seen it 10000x times already
Glad to be a backer
StranaMente on
So, you just started this kickstarter and you already have written too many words. This is a true torment game! -wink wink- :-)
Monster on
Six hours?
The reason it took so long is that you guys are so secretive :-)
I'd have backed this game in a heartbeat, but I had to find out about it through an update from project Eternity.
Seriously, PS:T is my favourite game of all time, this is what I've been waiting for four most of my adult life!
Patrick Scott on
I just wanted to say that while I often end up loving games of this style, they are almost never the kind that I initially want to invest my time and money in.
As I watched the Kickstarter video, I did not feel compelled to back this project. The pitch was cute and well thought-out, but I wouldn't have to be an early-adopter to pick up this game—I could just wait a couple years for the critical reviews to come out and decide then if I wanted to purchase it through the normal channels (especially since it was raising money so quickly that it was guaranteed to be funded without me).
Then Colin started talking. His passion for the story was evident, and it was infectious. I backed it without letting the video finish.
I believe such focus on a powerful story is what has set this project apart from others of its kin. I'd never heard of Torment, and, as I said, I often care little for this genre from afar, yet you've done a tremendous job in selling a conceptual product.
I believe I speak for all my fellow backers who were moved as I was. You have a gem here. Create something beautiful and powerful with our money; we can't wait.
Lee Wilson on
If we reach $10 million, can you make the game in 6 months instead of 18? :)
Cipher- Weaver of lost dreams on
I love the concept art. Now i'm evermore excited I backed Project Eternity and wastland 2. I need to work out how to clone myself so i can get everything done (so many alpha and beta test''s to do.The first game was the first crpg I actually felt emotionally affected by it has stayed with me. Other games have tried to tap tnto that but just beat you over the head with a "this is meant to be an engaging and impactfull moment" stick.
In pst there was no one part you can just rip out and copy and another game will be great it is more than the some of its parts. I'm so glad a worthy successor is being made.
invisusviscus on
Obsidian coming out with Project Eternity.
You guys coming out with Torment: Tides of Numenera.
The crpg genre is being resurrected and its thanks to you! I can't wait for release.
Eettis on
PS:T showed me that a game can be so much more than I had thought it ever could be and ever since I've been wondering if anyone would ever re-explore the potential found from it.
Once again I thank my fellow backers and wish all the best for inXile. I know you will create an awesome game and I'm glad I was able to help a little in getting it going.
Bradley Sercombe on
Brian, here's hoping you can continue to deliver the kinds of experiences some gamers crave that the market appears to have moved on from. Personally, I dislike MMO and find DRM- micro transactions in particular- extremely distasteful. I have funded half a dozen or more games now through kickstarter and other means. That's over $700 that the likes of which EA will never see. Really looking forward to this and Wasteland 2. I hope you have some other post-apocalypse goodness up your sleeve down the track too!
Patrick Malone on
Planescape Torment is the best RPG I've ever played. When I saw this kickstarter, it was a no brainer. Good luck guys, can't wait to see what you do with it.
Tyler Hand on
This is how you crowd fund....Keep on pledging!
Shahab Babakhani on
This is the second Kickstart Project I have ever backed, the first one was Wasteland 2.
I know you guys make great games and I can't wait to be playing both Wasteland 2 and this new Torment game.
Great pitch video btw, I hope you are paying that kid well, he is great.
Mathieu Charest on
Great! Now let's reach every possible stretch goals that could possibly exist. I wanna see a stretch goal for $8 000 000 :)
Melissa Moore on
ya'll rock. remember the days of Doom, and everything was trying to be a Doom-killer? remember the days of Command and Conquer, and everything was trying to be a C&C-killer? ...there was a small little niche Interplay and Black Isle fulfilled then, and we loved you for it. now is the time of WoW and the WoW-killers... and now is inXile's time to be loved once again.
marchmaninov on
Thanks , you are my hero.
inXile and obsidian ... the future of video game.
W.Alexander on
Kickstarter has been a godsend for the gaming industry. When I supported Wasteland 2 - ages ago it seems now with the speed things happen on the internet - I honestly knew nothing about Wasteland, though I recognized some of the developers. What was more important, though, was this dream of actually funding a game that the players and designers were passionate about without the shadow of big studios breathing down their necks. This is how interactive entertainment should be ... a collaboration between the customer and consumer base, where the prior isn't trying to cheat the later with cheep thrills or gimmicks; a world where games are made because the people involved want to make them.
I am proud to be a small part of this and every other project I've help support on kickstarter - like Prometheus stealing fire from the gods, it's time we gave the power of creation back to the people.
Aleksey Pazdnikov on
I'ts amazing, guys!
Aaron Stimson on
Brian, this investment was a no-brainer. I still own Torment, and have it installed on my PC today. Having seen Monte Cook's design process and knowing his style of fantasy, I didn't have to fret at whether this next project would be worth while.
I suspect you've tapped an entirely new motherload for the CRPG, and I hope that others will begin to take notice of your success.


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I apologize in advance that I am completely unwilling to pretend that I know all of the scienmatific names of all of the pregnancy hormones that especially play into natural pain relief during labor and delivery. (I've had a glass & a half of wine and am keeping my daughter company while she watches "Happy Feet" aka "Penguin Movie".)
Since my very recent (current?) miscarriage, I have been voraciously reading on the internet. I was telling a friend today that while my body is "purging" so unceremoniously, that my mind is going through a completely different healing process. I'm fired up. I'm mad. I'm a feminist (well, I have been for a while) with a bra to burn. And I can't distance myself from pregnancy and childbirth issues even though I'm no longer pregnant.
So what does this have to do with the title of my post? Perhaps nothing? I read an interesting post about "Good Birth Hormones" over at Empowering Birth Blog, and it got me to thinking . . . not that mine is a particularly well-crafted post . . . about hormones in miscarriage.
Monday I cracked. Or cracked up. My dear husband left work to comfort me. He called my GP's nurse. From what I gather, I'm going through post-partum depression. Well, isn't that dandy. And it's normal. There is not nearly enough information out there about the emotional effects of miscarriage. For some reason, people are still less likely to talk about miscarriage. I imagine Emily Post would consider the topic quite inappropriate!
I still need to post my miscarriage experience – the x-rated version – over at Mothering's forum. But let me tell you the bad and ugly that comes with miscarriage hormones . . . at least what I experienced.
I decided to call Meadowsweet Herbs for some advice on homeopathic healing for my uterus. I couldn't find my phone, and as I searched my messy house (just returned from vacation), I began to . . . I don't know . . . panic or something. I was sobbing and experiencing shortness of breath. I was in a panic and couldn't find my durned phone. How silly. I realized that if I couldn't find my phone that I couldn't call Meadowsweet Herbs, and if I couldn't find my phone that I couldn't get a hold of my husband. So I started to panic because I wasn't going to be able to tell him that I was having some sort of "freak out attack".
So, I can't find my phone. I can't call the herb store. I can't call my husband. Maybe I can get on verizon's website and find a way to text him? Damn! I can't remember my password. (Gasp gasp sob sob) Maybe one of my December Darlings can call my phone so I can find it or maybe they'll call my husband and tell them that I'm freaking out.
I did eventually gather enough wits about me to find my stupid cell phone and call my husband. I spent most of the day weeping and sobbing. I didn't want to eat. I only wanted pills and alcohol (no, not proud of it). Each day has been different. One day I'm incredulous. The next day I'm sad. Another day I'm more pragmatic.
Caution here! This is my experience which may be radically different from anyone else's experience with miscarriage or neonatal death. Postpartum depression after miscarriage is a risk for some women, and it can be deadly. Here is an article that I just read that was helpful. Just know that going from a pregnant to a non-pregnant state accompanying a loss is [insert hyperbole] traumatic to your body, mind, and soul. Each part of you will need extra care and nourishment.
I was talking to my mom this afternoon. She raised her concern that my OB's office didn't want to see me right away. I have no reason to believe at this time that my body isn't capable of repairing itself. My breasts no longer feel full. My pants are fitting better now. I don't have a fever, excessive bleeding, or other warning signs of trouble. I trust that my body knows what to do. I will see a CNM in a few weeks since I'm due for my yearly and because I want to try and conceive again as soon as possible.
As I previously stated, I've been dedicating an enormous amount of time to research and on-line discussion of pregnancy-related topics. I'm quite passionate about cesarean awareness and VBAC advocacy and am gearing up to become more involved in these issues. Thank God that the academic year hasn't begun yet. I don't know how I could have managed my teaching and other academic responsibilities while going through this.
My poor soul – it aches. It needs attention. The miscarriage's affect on my soul is one that I haven't been ready to deal with. I sort of have a plan. When my body feels better, I'll do some yoga. When my mind is less angry I'll pray more and meditate (the Rosary has been particularly helpful for me in times of trial). I pray every night now, but I wouldn't say that these prayers are bringing any comfort. I don't know what to really pray for – sure the generic "stuff" like healing, comfort, success next time, health, blah blah. But I don't feel spiritually connected right now.
I'll let you know how things progress. Every day since my miscarriage brings new emotions, thoughts, rationals, pains, pangs.
One last loosely related statement.
I guess I should flesh that out . . . perhaps tomorrow.


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HONOLULU, Hawai'i – The Gauchos were on the losing end of No. 9 Hawai'i's 69th consecutive conference victory on Thursday night, easily falling to the Rainbow Wahine 3-0 (25-8, 25-19, 25-18) at the Stan Sheriff Center. It was the second time this season that UCSB (13-13, 6-5 Big West) was swept by Hawai'i (20-2, 13-0 Big West).
The Gauchos were led by junior outside hitter Leah Sully, who paced the Gauchos in kills (7) and digs (11). However, Leah saw her eight match double-double streak snapped. Freshman opposite Jaylen Villanueva hit .308 and saw the lion's share of setting duties.
Freshman libero Taylor Formico had 10 digs, her lowest total since Sep. 22, when she had just 7 at Long Beach State. She also snapped her four match streak of having at least 30 digs.
As a team, the Gauchos set season lows in a number of categories, including kills (27), attack attempts (93, their first time in double-digits this season), assists (24), and blocks (2.0).
In victory, Hawai'i received a number a of outstanding performances. They were led by outside hitter Jane Croson, who – in her return from a five-match suspension – had a match-high 19 digs. Emily Hartong, the reigning Big West Player of the Week, finishing with 11 kills and a .308 hitting percentage. The Gauchos had trouble particularly with stopping Hawai'i's middles. Jade Vorster and Kalei Adolpho combined for 17 kills and a lofty .500 hitting percentage.
The Gauchos will look to right the ship on Saturday night, when they travel to Northridge to take on the CSUN Matadors. Earlier this season, the Gauchos swept the Matadors at the Thunderdome. In that match, Taylor Formico set the UCSB freshman record for digs and Leah Sully had 16 kills.


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Works by three members of the Hope College dance faculty are being featured in the Showcase Concert that will culminate the statewide Michigan Dance Council Dance Day being held at HopeCollege on Saturday, Oct. 20.
The Showcase Concert is taking place at the Knickerbocker Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, and will be sold at the door.
Hope faculty members Rosanne Barton-DeVries and Linda Graham are among the six choreographers who will have works in the concert as entrants in the statewide Maggie Allesee New Choreography Award competition. In addition, the concert program will feature a work choreographed by Hope faculty member Steven Iannacone and performed by Hope-affiliate dance company dANCEpROjECt (formerly Aerial Dance Theater) as a special guest.
The other four choreographers competing for the award along with Barton-DeVries and Graham are Shawn T. Bible, Gregory M. George, Corinne Imberski and Beth LaBaren-Root. The program will also include a performance by Happendance School with choreography by the 2007 Michigan Dance Council Educator of the Year, Diane Newman.
Barton-DeVries is a part-time lecturer in dance at Hope, where she has taught since 2000, and is co-artistic director of IDT, which is an affiliate of the college's department of dance and was formerly InSync Dance Theatre.
Her work in the concert is "inter-play," which celebrates the body as a percussion instrument. The a cappella, hand-slapping, foot-tapping, back-drumming piece invites audience and performer alike to engage the simple joy of creating rhythm. It debuted during IDT's concert at the Knickerbocker in January 2007, and has since been performed at the Dogwood Festival in Dowagiac, and a variation of the piece will be presented at the University of Illinois-Chicago for Chicago Tap Theatre's holiday show. The dancers Saturday will be Tracy Albus, Robyn Anderson, Brianna Bedsole, Carrie Brandis, Alissa Gigler, Mary-Claire Penner, Pam Rexius, Briana Sosenheimer, Ashten Wallace and Lacey Williams.
Graham is a professor of dance and chairperson of the department, and is former co-artistic director of Aerial Dance Theater/dANCEpROjECt. She has taught at Hope since 1983.
Her work in the concert is "Snow Dogs," of which she notes: "In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." The work was originally created for and performed during the department of dance's major annual concert, Dance 33, in the DeWittCenter main theatre in March 2007. The dancers are Kari Burke, Colleen Creamer, Shauna Masura, Mary Clare Penner, Pam Rexius and Ashten Wallace.
Iannacone is an associate professor of dance at Hope, where he has taught since 1990. He is artistic director of dANCEpROjECt, and also founded Men Dance Michigan, a new venue for male choreographers designed to showcase the works of men who live, work and create dance in Michigan.
Iannacone's work being performed by dANCEpROjECt in the concert is "Sideshow," which he notes combines low tech and high jinx in a stimulating visual spectacle full of humor, color and surprises. The dancers will be Haley Bartel, Sarah Breese, Naomi Dees, Lindsey Ferguson, Katherine Moore, Ahmed Slimini and Krista Stanton.
The Michigan Dance Day activities preceding the concert will be attended by high school- and college-level dance students and instructors from around the state. Throughout the morning and early afternoon the event will feature master classes in modern, jazz, jazz/Broadway, yoga, ballet/intermediate, East Indian and beginning Pilates.
The eight master class instructors will include three members of the Hope faculty: Iannacone (modern); Dorrell Martin (jazz/Broadway), who is a faculty member at the JoffreyBalletSchool and Dance New Amsterdam, and is a guest master teacher at Hope; and Ray Tadio (jazz), who is an assistant professor of dance and co-artistic director of IDT. In addition, Heather Winia of Zeeland, who will be leading the master class on beginning Pilates and is a certified holistic health counselor and group exercise instructor, is a 1991 Hope graduate.
The Michigan Dance Council is a nonprofit organization that, through networking and advocacy, links all the various components that make up the diverse Michigan dance community. MDC seeks to make dance an integral part of each person's life by supporting performance and educational opportunities, promoting audience development and preserving the legacy of Michigan dance.
The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. Eighth St.