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Lake County Family YMCA will close its two branch facilities in Waukegan and Vernon Hills Oct. 31 due to insufficient financial resources to sustain operations on a long-term basis. Childcare programs will remain operational until Nov. 21 to give parents more time to find replacement providers.
"The Board of Directors isquite saddened by this difficult situation," said Chair Diane Fleming. "Our YMCA has reduced operating costs and implemented
measures to increase membership and contributed income. We also reached out
extensively to a variety of potential community partners to try to find a
solution. But in the end, the impact of the economic downturn on our operations
proved too difficult to overcome."
The Central Lake YMCA, 700Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, and the Northern Lake YMCA, 2000 Western Ave.,Waukegan, have a combined membership of about 2,300. Members can transfer at no cost to the following YMCAs: Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich; North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook; Kenosha YMCA Callahan Family Branch, Kenosha; and Hastings Lake YMCA,Lindenhurst.
Lake County Family YMCA operates before- and after-school childcare programs at both branches. The Vernon Hills branch also runs a Child Development Center for infants and toddlers up to age 5. In addition, the Lake County Family YMCA operates Y-Pals for children ages 3 to5 at the Waukegan Baptist Church, 1500 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. To aid the transition, the YMCA is compiling a list of local childcare providers for parents.
"Our hearts go out to the families as they seek alternative childcare," Fleming said. "We have provided affordable and quality programs for the Lake County community for many years, and we're sorry to be unable to continue to do so. Our members have been wonderful. We also regret the impact this closing might have on our staff, many of whom have long tenures with the Y and a huge passion for the mission of the YMCA in Lake County."
Lake County Family YMCAemploys 34 full-time and 98 part-time staff.
More information is available on the Y's website at www.ymcalakecounty.org
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Lake County Family YMCA was chartered in 1912, had its roots in Waukegan, and celebrated its centennial this past July.
The Lake County Family YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit that strengthens the community through programs and services that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Chartered in 1912 as a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit, our association is comprised of the Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills and Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan. To learn more, visit www.ymcalakecounty.org


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CHARLESTON — South Carolina's population increased more than 2 percent from 2010 through 2012, with some of the fastest growth in the nation centered along the state's coastline, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.
The state's population grew to 4.7 million, up about 2.1 percent and about 100,000 from two years earlier. Some of the growth is due to births, and much was caused by people moving to South Carolina – about 63,000 over the two-year period.
The population had grown by more than 15 percent from 2000 to 2010, giving the state a seventh seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
As during the 2000s, rapid growth continues along the coast, the center of the state's $16.5 billion tourism industry.
The state's coast now has three of the nation's fastest-growing counties and three of its fastest-growing municipalities.
The new figures show that the population of Berkeley County outside Charleston grew to almost 190,000, up 6.7 percent, making it the 35th fastest-growing county in America.
Nearby Mount Pleasant is the nation's 38th fastest-growing municipality. Last year, its population was almost 72,000, up almost 6 percent from two years earlier.
Horry County, whose population grew 4.8 percent to 282,000, is the nation's 73rd fastest-growing county. And Dorchester, whose population increased 4.4 percent to 142,000, is the 97th fastest-growing county in the United States.
Charleston and North Charleston also are among the country's 100 fastest-growing municipalities. North Charleston grew 4.4 percent to 102,000 people while Charleston grew 4.3 percent to 126,000.
Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties each saw small population growth between 2010 and 2012. Lexington County saw the largest increase among the three, with an increase of 3.1 percent, followed by Richland County at 2.4 percent and Kershaw County at 1.1 percent. The Midlands' population is generally fairly stable due to the presence of military bases, the University of South Carolina and state government, according to Michael Macfarlane of the South Carolina State Data Center.
Rural Allendale County had the state's sharpest drop in population between 2010 and 2012. Its population fell 4.1 percent to just under 10,000 residents. Lee County's population dropped 3 percent to 18,600.
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Hall County was a pioneer in providing training for special needs or developmentally delayed children.
When they remove Tom Watson's statue from Georgia's Capitol grounds, it won't be quite as spectacular as when Iraqis and American soldiers pulled down the statue of dictator Saddam Hussein in Baghdad in the spring of 2002.
School consolidation hasn't been an issue in Hall County for some time after the major mergers in the 1950s that created North Hall, East Hall and South Hall high schools from smaller high schools such as River Bend, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Sardis, Lula or Clermont.
A gaping hole on Gainesville's South Main Street sits where once stood a prime entertainment venue for North Georgians.
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The Richard B. Russell Building Special Collection Libraries is a special place indeed on Hull Street in Athens, almost a Hail Mary pass across Lumpkin Street from Sanford Stadium.
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A century will have passed Monday since the beginning of World War I, which started July 28, 1914, when Austria declared war on Serbia. The United States didn't enter until three years later, declaring war on Germany.
One of the oldest camp meetings in North Georgia begins Monday at the historic Antioch Campground on Antioch Campground Road in west Hall County.
"County agents," as we call them, date back in Georgia 100 years. They are part of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, celebrating its centennial this year helping residents with home, garden and farm advice.
On this Independence Day Weekend, take a brief look at Lyman Hall, for whom Hall County is named.
Nancy Terrell Furr hid in a cabin during the Civil War while Union soldiers plundered the countryside, picked all the pears from a tree nearby and killed the only cow she owned.
OK, all you local history buffs, here's your chance to display your knowledge with this little trivia test. Answers to the questions are below:
Relative newcomers to Hall County, and even longtime residents whose memory might be fuzzy, are curious about "what used to be" in Gainesville's downtown.
Near the intersection of Wilson Bridge and Martin Bridge roads off Exit 154 of Interstate 85 in Banks County, there once was a community called Arp.
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CHICKASHA — A spot in the final and a bit of reclaimed pride were on the line in Chickasha girls' game against Lawton-MacArthur, but that ended with a turning point third quarter.
The Lady Chicks fell 36-29, sending them to the third place final of the Chickasha Classic and Lawton-Mac to the final against Yukon. The Lady Highlanders were on the winning end of a tight 36-35 game about this time last year, and head coach Christy Edelen identified this as a game her team would relish winning.
"We just didn't execute in the second half," Edelen said. "We let their shooters get loose and away from us, and dug ourselves a hole we weren't able to get out of."
It was clear as crystal that senior Alex Stewart wanted the win, as well. She led Chickasha with 12 points, while sophomore Dominique Golightly added eight.
"Coming in, we really wanted to win," Stewart said. "There's nothing to do about it now but try harder next time."
A quiet first half for both teams saw Lawton-Mac leading the majority of the time, though they didn't go into halftime with the advantage. Sydnee Stolz helped them to a 9-6 lead after the first quarter with a three pointer and a jump shot. Two fouls later she had to sit, only for point guard Paj Jackson to pick up the pace. Both finished the first half with a joint-team leading five points.
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According to the Benicia Police Department, when thieves broke into the Discount Cigarette store in Southampton Shopping Center early in the morning of November 6, 2012, they got away with about $15,000 worth of cigarettes. The theives took advantage of some holes in security at the center.
The center's owner, Weingarten Realty of Houston Texas refused to elaborate on security but store owners say there is a security guard who patrols the center from afternoon until midnight. "I get billed for the guard every year," said Todd Bigelow, owner of Roundtable Pizza.
The burglary at the tobacco store took place around 2:30 a.m. – after the security guard goes home. The other measure that might deter thieves, 24 hour surveillance cameras covering the entrances and exits of the center and the delivery areas in the back, do not exist.
Owners wouldn't mind added security patrols but would like to see the center's owners absorb the cost.
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Some stores have their own video surveillance cameras but unless a thief drives by that particular store, their comings and goings won't be recorded.
Bigelow, the Round Table Pizza owner, says his restaurant has been burglarized "four or five times in the 21 years I've been here."
He remembers the night thieves broke into his restaurant on the Southampton Shopping Center and stole the safe. "The alarm company called me first instead of the police," said Bigelow. "That extra few minutes might have been what the thieves needed to get away. Now my safe is bolted to the floor."
"Overall though, I think it's a pretty safe shopping center," said Bigelow.
Cris Gonzales has worked at the Starbucks in the Southampton Shopping Center for about eight years. "I've been here so long I've seen almost every store get robbed," she said.
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Fixture Type: Aviva Premiership
Match Date: Sat 05 Nov 2011
Kick Off: 15:05
Venue: Welford Road
Referee: Dave Pearson
TV Match Official: David Grashoff
Assistant Referee: Andrew Watson
Assistant Referee: Nigel Carrick
The Exiles headed to Leicester on a cold November afternoon and to one of the Premierships fortress rugby grounds and came away with two points for their efforts.
A Matt Garvey try which was converted with confidence by full back Tom Homer four minutes from time silenced the home crowd and completed the thrilling comeback.
Leicester were looking to put Irish under pressure right from the off. This was instigated by fly half Toby Flood who nudged a couple of well weighted kicks onto the wing of Topsy Ojo.
Leicester looked to assert some dominance upfront, opting to maul the ball from the early lineouts. The Irish forwards fronted up well and denied the Tigers from a couple of opportunities close out from their line.
Toby Flood opened the scoring for the hosts with a penalty from in front of the Irish posts. The Irish reply was well crafted and finished off by new signing Shontayne Hape. Topsy Ojo put Jebb Sinclair into a hole and then the big Canadian forward offloaded out of the tackle to Shontayne Hape who stepped inside and dived in for the Exiles first try. Tom Homer added the extras to put Irish 7-3 ahead.
The Exiles were on the defensive once again shortly after the try. Dan Bowden was sent to the sin bin and with the extra man advantage Leicester opted for scrummages rather than the kickable points. The pressure was too much for the Exiles to handle and after two resets referee Dave Pearson went under the posts to award a penalty try. Flood kicked the conversion to put Leicester back in the lead by three points.
Tom Homer almost levelled the scores with a huge penalty attempt from inside his own half that fell centimetres short. His opposite number Toby Flood kicked the final point of the half on the stroke of half time to give his side a 13-7 advantage at the break.
Flood kicked the opening points of the second half. Dave Pearson penalised London Irish for being offside in defence.
Moments later from turnover ball Toby Booth's side made a typical London Irish break led by David Paice. The hooker passed to Jebb Sinclair who passed to Declan Danaher metres out from the Tigers line. The back rower showed good hands to pass to Ross Samson who was tackled into touch. It showcased how dangerous Irish can be on turnover ball.
After showing strong defence the hosts were back on the attack. Toby Flood kicked his side further ahead with another penalty goal and territorially into the right areas making London Irish attack from deep.
Leicester went further ahead when they were awarded a penalty try that was adjudged to be scored by Horacio Agulla by the TMO. It looked very much like Tom Croft had knocked the ball on in the lead up to the try but it was not picked up by the assistant referee and the try was given.
Dan Bowden's side did what they do best and came back fighting, slowly bringing themselves back into the contest. Adam Thompstone crossed for a try on 66 minutes to give the boys from Sunbury hope. He picked a great line off Dan Bowden before finishing off the try. The Irish forwards and backs combined well, showing composure before the score eventually came. Tom Homer kicked the conversion and a penalty goal minutes later to cut the deficit to 24-17.
Five minutes were left on the clock when Irish were given a penalty just outside Leicester's 22 metre line. Rather than opting for the posts Dan Bowden put the ball in the corner. The resulting lineout was lost by to good effect. The returning Matt Garvey who had just come on as a substitute charged down the attempted kick and placed the ball over the line to score his first try for the club. Tom Homer kicked another pressure goal to secure the draw.
The Aviva Premiership is on hold for two weeks as the Heineken Cup returns. Edinburgh will visit the Madejski Stadium next Saturday in the opening round.
Score Sequence (Leicester Tigers first): 3-0, 3-7, 10-3, 13-, 16-, 19-7, 24-7, 24-14, 24-17, 24-24
Scorers: Leicester Tigers: Tries: Penalty try (23), Agulla (63); Conversions: Flood; Penalties: Flood (13,40, 43,57); London Irish: Tries: Hape (16), Thompstone (66), Garvey (76); Conversion: Homer 3; Penalties: Homer (70)
Leicester Tigers team
15. Geordan Murphy (Captain); 14. Scott Hamilton; 13. Horacio Agulla; 12. Matt Smith (rep: Jeremy Staunton, 57); 11. Alesana Tuilagi; 10. Toby Flood; 9. Sam Harrison; 1. Marcos Ayerza; 2. George Chuter (rep: Tom Youngs, 66); 3. Martin Castrogiovanni (rep: Dan Cole, 53); 4. Louis Deacon (rep: George Skivington, 61); 5. Geoff Parling; 6. Tom Croft; 7. Julian Salvi (rep: Ed Slater, 78); 8. Thomas Waldrom
Replacements: 16. Tom Youngs; 17. Boris Stankovich; 18. Dan Cole; 19. Ed Slater; 20. George Skivington; 21. James Grindal; 22. Jeremy Staunton; 23. Niall Morris
London Irish team
15. Tom Homer; 14. Topsy Ojo (rep: Adrian Jarvis, 70); 13. Steve Shingler; 12. Shontayne Hape; 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau (rep: Adam Thompstone, 40); 10. Dan Bowden; 9. Ross Samson; 1. Alex Corbisiero (rep: Max Lahiff, 53); 2. David Paice (rep: James Buckland, 53); 3. Paulica Ion (rep: Faan Rautenbach, 55); 4. James Sandford (rep:Matt Garvey, 48); 5. Bryn Evans; 6. Declan Danaher (rep: Richard Thorpe, 63) ; 7. Jamie Gibson; 8. Jebb Sinclair
Replacements: 16. James Buckland; 17. Max Lahiff; 18. Faan Rautenbach; 19. Matt Garvey; 20. Richard Thorpe; 21. Adam Thompstone; 22. Adrian Jarvis; 23. Darren Allinson
Attendance: 20,749
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I write about enterprise innovation.
The answer to that question seems to be "about half the interest there is in the iPhone".
The data below comes from Google trends over the past seven days and shows the extent to which people searched for PSP, Playstation 4, Google Glass, and the iPhone.
What's surely surprising about it is the durability of people's interest in the iPhone.
There has rarely been as much hallabaloo around a new product launch as last week's around Playstation 4. Sony stage managed the event beautifully, given there was no console. Here on Forbes at one point it made every one of the top 5 stories.
Yet, online twice as many people were still searching for a supposedly staid, five year old smartphone from a producer called Apple than for Playstation 4. Several times over the past five years I've noted the extraordinary hold the iPhone has over people. Here's a quick read of the iPhone's popularity during the launch of the first Android phone.
The iPhone remains what the book publishing world calls a category killer. You cannot walk in the field of consumer electronics without being in its shadow.
What happens, though, you might ask, if you look at search interest in less specific terms – say Playstation rather than Playstation 4?
The answer is that there was as much interest in Playstation this week as there was in the new version, bringing Sony's console exactly in line with the iPhone.
However, if you add in iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 then Apple starts to pull away again. Let's be absolutely fair to Apple though – they had no product launch this week, whereas this was Sony's big moment.
I'm so tired about hearing of the Iphone when a new console comes out. Iphone games are not video games , they are minor distractions while waiting on an elevator. You will never get the full experience of Uncharted or Killzone on an iphone , especially with those awful touch controls.
That was completely worthless information. Thanks Forbes…
The I phone euphoria is simply
"Superior Marketing meets Status Validation"
The "I phone" is sold under the "Apple" brand name "it is expensive so it is good" is the status reinforcement in the mind of the consumer.
Apple understands the American public very well and also understands the thinking of the typical consumer of the western world.
In the world of entertainment this would be describe it as "crowd appeal"
Apple has crowd appeal, whether earned or unearned.
still apples to oranges, though, no? one is a smartphone while the other is a "hardcore" video game platform. it occurs to me that one reason the iphone's search numbers are so much higher is simply due to the fact that more people find utility in owning one of those than they would a playstation…or any video game system for that matter. i'd be interested to see this data weighted by market size… i'd reckon the world market for video game platforms pales in comparison to the world market for smartphones, meaning if we could look at it adjusted by market size, we might see that playstation 4 made quite a splash and is more relevant than this article leads one to believe.
I'm not sure the PSP is fair to even mention in this article seeing as how it's an 8 year old product and has been subsequently replaced by the Playstation Vita in 2012.
A clueless author.


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Brett W. McKie
Brett W. McKie, 18, of Sanborn, NY, died on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Wayne F. and Gena R. (Brayley) McKie.
Brett attended Niagara Wheatfield High School and was employed as a cashier at Smokin' Joe's in Sanborn, NY. He was an excellent bowler and also enjoyed playing lacrosse. He played on various area teams including Niagara On The Lake, Tuscarora Thunder lacrosse and the championship team the Tonawanda Braves. When he was growing up, he also liked to play hockey. He was awarded numerous scholarships for both his athletic and academic achievements. Brett will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and the many jokes he loved to play on others and for his gift at doing magic tricks. But most of all, Brett loved spending time with his family.
Brett is survived by his paternal grandparents, Nick and Louise McKie of Sanborn, NY; his maternal grandparents, Pearl General and the late Oscar Moses; one brother, Jordan McCarthy of Sanborn, NY; one sister, Britney McCarthy of Sanborn, NY and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, September 13th at 11 AM at the Tuscarora Indian Mission Church, Walmore Road, Lewiston, NY with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Tuscarora Indian Mission Church, Walmore Road, Lewiston, NY 14092.
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A man has pleaded guilty to robbing Great Southern National Bank in Meridian in September 2008.
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Collagen Injections
Other Injectable Fillers
- Artecoll is a synthetic filler material. Because it's synthetic, you are at higher risk of having an allergic reaction to it than if you got an injection of collagen or fat, but it lasts much longer than those options.
- Autologen is an injection of your own collagen, extracted from another place on your body. There's no risk of allergic reaction; however, the results are only temporary.
- Dermalogen is collagen extracted from deceased human donors. This is also a temporary fix, but your body should not reject it.
- Fascia injections use a specific type of connective tissue harvested either from your own body or from a deceased human donor. It can be implanted surgically or injected. The main drawback is that within a year of injection, your body will reabsorb the fascia and you'll be back at square one.
- Fat from your own thighs or abdomen can be also be injected. There's no risk of allergic reaction and you may achieve permanent results. This can also be implanted surgically.
- HylaForm is a material created from a natural body substance known as hyaluronic acid. There's no risk of infection, but you will need repeated treatments to maintain the result as it's only a temporary fix.
- Restylane is a clear gel that also contains hyaluronic acid. It is only a temporary fix, as your body will absorb it within about six months of the injection.
What Can I Expect From Collagen Injections or Other Fillers?
Before getting a collagen injection, you should expect to receive a small injection of local anesthesia to numb the area being treated. There is a possibility of slight bruising, and you may experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness around the treated site.
It's important to discuss with your doctor exactly what you can expect from each treatment. Together, you can prioritize which facial areas you wish to be treated and discuss how many treatments you may need and the estimated cost. It's important to know that one treatment may not remove every line on your face.
Depending on the substance injected, you may need continued treatments to maintain the smoothing effect.
How Many Collagen or Filler Injections Will I Need?
That depends on which product you use. Just like natural collagen, collagen replacements begin to lose form and will eventually wear down. Treatment may require collagen injections two to four times a year to maintain the smoothing effects. Hylaform and Restylane are also eventually reabsorbed by the body requiring repeated treatment. Synthetic materials, such as Artecoll, last longer but carry a higher risk of allergic reaction. Fat, depending on how it is used, can sometimes achieve permanent results.
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California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow was in Temecula this week to recognize the men and women of CHP who serve southwest Riverside County.
Temecula CHP earned this year's California Law Enforcement Challenge special award for its superior efforts in promoting motorcycle safety.
Local efforts include enhanced awareness, education and enforcement campaigns, said Temecula CHP Officer Nathan Baer, in a news release.
Commissioner Farrow and CHP Border Division Assistant Chief Esmeralda Falat presented the award Nov. 6 to Temecula Area CHP Capt. Ernie Sanchez, his staff and his officers.
"(We are) dedicated to providing safety, service, and security to the people who live and travel through the 900 square miles of southwest Riverside County which they patrol," Baer said.
After the event, Temecula Area's 685 Squad Club presented a check for $6,000 to the CHP 11-99 Foundation, a nonprofit that since 1981 has given $21 million in assistance to current, retired and Fallen in the Line of Duty CHP employees and their families. The money was raised through the club's 20th Annual Golf Classic.


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Some researchers from North Central Florida have a bright idea that they think will lead to many fields of dreams. They want to harness the power of the sun by using your yard, or any other grassy area. They are developing a special turf that one day could provide the average homeowner with enough electricity to power the entire home. Until that time, Mike Starks of Sestar Technologies tells TV 20's David Snyder that the first test areas may be in roadway medians and other low foot traffic areas. He explains the challenges that Sestar scientists are working to overcome to get Solar Turf to market in the Technology Spotlight.


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Neighbors of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are being warned of increased noise from low-level jet flights during an upcoming exercise.
The Wayne County base says the 4th Fighter Wing is conducting an operational readiness exercise starting Monday that continues through Thursday.
Local residents are being told to expect increased jet noise, low-level flying and loudspeaker announcements throughout the day and possibly until 1 a.m. Entry and exit delays are possible at all gates during the exercise period.
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I would like to endorse Richard Boroff for a seat on the Hamilton-Wenham School Committee.
Mr. Boroff understands the processes of the School Committee. He cares a great deal about education and wants the Hamilton/Wenham schools to provide superior education for all students. He is willing to listen to others and is excited about plans for the future under our new superintendant.
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By Kevin McClintock
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JOPLIN, Mo. —
Two local university professors are using music and poetry to show a more whimsical side of some of our most deep-seated fears.
Last night, Stacey Barelos, assistant professor of music at Missouri Southern State University, and Christopher Anderson, assistant professor of English at Pittsburg State University, presented the program, "A Night of Fear and Trembling: Phobias in Poetry and Music," inside MSSU's Corley Auditorium.
Barelos and selected MSSU students used music, though an assortment of instruments, to "speak" about phobias, while Anderson and a group of his students naturally tackled the subject through prose and poetry.
The same program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday inside PSU's McCray Hall.
"I don't think anything like this has ever been done before," Barelos said of the program, which is free to the public.
Though just 30 miles separates the two college communities, the collaboration between the two professors came about accidentally. Ironically, both professors had gone about their phobia-related work independently of one another.
"A friend of mine who had read some of my phobia poems happened to see (Barelos) perform some of her phobia music in Joplin, and my friend encouraged us to get in touch with each other," Anderson said. "Stacey and I started corresponding by email and eventually met up in person to plan a collaboration, which led to the performances. It's easy to get stuck in our own specialized areas of interest, and I'm thrilled to cross the boundaries between art forms in this way."
Sound of emotion
Barelos has created eight original works, with each musical piece titled after a specific phobia, of which are there more than 200.
They include pieces about the fear of heat, relatives ("That one was a lot of fun," she said), a surgeon's fear of operating ("It's a big virtuosic piece."), bees and fog. She even wrote a musical piece called "Lilapsophobia," which tackles the fear of tornadoes.
While Barelos is the head of piano studies at Southern, and while many of her pieces are centered on the piano, most of the musical instruments will be utilized, including a three-clarinet piece as well as a couple of all-brass pieces.
Music, particularly orchestra pieces without words, can certainly play on human emotions.
One great example of a piece of music made to play upon a specific fear -- in this case, spiders -- is Howard Shore's "Shelob's Lair" from "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King." That music was made for a spider hater to grit his or her teeth and cling to the edge of their seats.
Writing the music, which took her months to piece together, "gave me a chance to be as creative as I wanted to be," she said. She called the project a fun experience.
Finding feelings
Anderson's poetry pieces include "Hydrosiphobia," or the fear of sweat, and "Athazagoraphobia," which is the fear of forgetting. In all, he's penned 15 pieces. Some of the other pieces include the fear of being touched; the fear of darkness, of snow and of being alone.
"I find the names of phobias to be fascinating and exotic," Anderson said. "I'm also intrigued by the nature of fear and the fact that it's something all human beings share, as well as the fact that a phobia is, in a sense, a distillation of fear, an emotion more concentrated and intense than our everyday fears and worries. As unpleasant as a phobia must be, I'm drawn to their power and force."
Franklin D. Roosevelt probably best summed up phobias when he said back in 1933, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself -- nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror."
Anderson said he began to write poems in which he tried to use words and images that evoked the phobia and that pondered the nature of fear -- not necessarily describing the phobia or people with the phobia in a literal way.
"For example, in 'Haphephobia, The Fear of Being Touched,' I imagine becoming objects that are touched all the time," he said. "Teacups, coins, gum ball machines, beer bottles, the pen on a little chain at the bank. Although it's imaginary, these images represent the worst possible nightmares for people with this particular phobia."
Besides the two professors, several others will perform, including a mix of undergraduates, graduate students and a couple of former PSU and MSSU students.
"I think we'll have a mixture of light-hearted pieces and some that are more thoughtful and maybe more frightening," Anderson said. "I think my poems, in general, are a bit darker and moodier than Stacey's piano pieces, though I have funny moments in some of the poems, too. We don't want to make light of people's genuine fears, but there is some humor in the sheer number of phobias that exist, and there's something fascinating about how varied and specialized fear can be."
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These "whimsical" phobias actually exist. For a more complete list of phobias, visit www.phobialist.com.


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Many pet owners love spending time with their furry friends outside, but during the cold winter months pet owners must take special care to ensure their pets stay warm and healthy.
Dogs, cats and other large animal species need adequate defenses from the cold when they're outside.
"Making sure blankets are available and dry can be extremely helpful for this purpose," said Alison Diesel, lecturer at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "Also, as with people, turning up the heat can help keep our pets warm, as well."
Simply keeping smaller pets inside during colder times is often the best strategy to protect them. But short exposure to the outside cold can be fine and is usually not detrimental to a pet's health.
"Dogs and cats shiver a lot like people. This action is used to help generate body heat in cold climates," said Diesel. "If your pet shivers while outside, shorten the length of your trips together to help reduce this trembling. Providing extra bedding, like blankets and towels, will also keep your pets warm and cozy."
For larger pets that cannot come inside, an adequate outdoor shelter is important to their comfort and safety. Dog houses and stables protect pets from cold winds and should have extra bedding (blankets, towels, hay, etc.) for additional warmth.
"An important thing to remember for outdoor pets is to make sure they always have a fresh supply of water," said Diesel. In sub-freezing temperatures, pet owners should regularly check the water supply to make sure it isn't frozen. Moving water sources, like fountains, are less likely to freeze.
Like people, pets can develop frostbite and hypothermia in colder climates. "Dehydration is a possibility, as well, if your pet's water source freezes over," said Diesel.
And, in much of the South and Southwest, even the "winter months" are not cold enough to cause serious problems for pets or even most large animals. Thicks coats usually suffice to protect from the cold.
"But on the rare occasion of a colder day, "said Diesel, "some other things could be considered."
Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University.


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A new report from the Republican National Committee shows the party needs to make some big changes to its image heading into 2016, especially when it comes to inclusion.
"I want everybody in our party -- African-Americans, Hispanics, gay -- I want them to be voting Republicans in the state of Florida," Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry said.
Scary and out of touch is how people polled said they describe the Republican Party in a new report released by the GOP.
The party says it's looking at what went wrong in 2012 so it can try to fix the issues ahead of 2016.
"I think we're not communicating to people in a way that they can understand and hear. We need to take our message of smaller government, lower taxes to the youth, Hispanic, to every American," said Florida Federation for Republican Women's Cindy Graves.
Among the core issues are connecting with women and minority voters, working on immigration, and even changing how the party picks a presidential nominee.
The report was to be topic of discussion Monday night when Duval County Republicans were to meet. In it, the Republican party admits it needs to strengthen its message, be more inclusive, and even going as far to say that if something doesn't change, it may be hard to win the White House.
In the 98-page report, there are no shortage of issues the party says it needs to work out to be successful in 2016.
Their new meaning for GOP is Growth and Opportunity Project. It touches on everything from messaging to the primary process.
But for Curry what stood out most were suggestions to keep up with the country's changing demographics.
"If we don't widen our party and have a bigger tent and bring in young people, African-Americans, Hispanics, people of all backgrounds, then as a party we will die a very slow and a very painful death," he said.
Of about 4.2 million registered Republicans in Florida, around 83 percent are white, 11 percent are Hispanic, and a little more than 1 percent are African-American.
Compare that with registered Democrats in the state, where around 53 percent are white, about 13 percent are Hispanic, and 28 percent are African-American.
Clay County Republican Party Chair Leslie Dougher says Republican values resonate with all people, but the challenge is getting the word out.
"I think we have a wonderful, positive message. It's just how do you convey that to a larger group of people to be more inclusive," Dougher said. "And I think that's getting out into the community."
That's just one of the report's suggestions, along with being more engaging and sincere, even starting an inclusion council.
But Dr. Marcella Washington, political science professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, says inclusion will take more than a change in message, but also a change in policy, especially in social issues such as marriage equality, abortion and civil rights.
"If they are willing to move a little bit and open the doors to minorities, interest groups, Hispanics, African-Americans, women and their choices, and gay rights, I think the Republican Party can do itself a favor," Washington said.
The report didn't touch on many policy issues, only immigration, saying, "We must embrace and champion immigration reform."
But Curry says everyone should still feel welcome despite disagreements on policy.


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Chris Farley stars as an unusual ninja fighter in this over-the-top comedy. An elite society of Japanese warriors have prophesied that one day a ... More
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As community liaison for Little T Squares Dance Club in Lenoir City, Sherry Hunter invites all to a Sept. 4 free preview of classes that will start the following week, held each Tuesday.
Is this a country-western thing?
Yes, it's Western square dancing. The main difference between it and barn dancing is that barn dancing includes drinking and we don't drink or smoke at our dances. One of the first questions I'm always asked is, "Do I have to wear a big frou-frou puffy dress?" The answer is no, though that is a traditional square dance outfit.
Do a lot of people end up with the puffy dress?
Usually that's what happens, yes. Some people continue to wear jeans, and that's fine.
Is square dancing good cardio?
It's an excellent workout. We have a card we hand out, with Dr. Mehmet Oz saying dancing is the best way to stay physically and mentally fit. Square dancing combines these two and socializing—and they don't do this at every club, but our hosts also provide food. It's fun, but your mind is also processing what the caller just said, while listening to what you're supposed to be doing next. He'll call what you least expect—it's almost like a game.
Do people wear special shoes?
The ideal situation is to dance on a wooden floor with leather-sole shoes, but when we dance on pavement, leather shoes can get torn up so we often wear tennis shoes or rubber shoes.
For the sample class, are tennis shoes okay?
Yes. That's exactly what the taste is all about; you show up and see if you like that sort of thing. And then the classes start the following Tuesday. But it's pretty important to start soon; you can't decide to join halfway through the year. I'm going to encourage you to come now and that way you won't have any regrets. And by the way, some people just wear tennis shoes the whole time, never switching to leather soles; some have worn them and danced for 10 years or more.
Do you have a favorite song?
When I hear a caller call "Rocky Top," it just warms my heart.
Does the club have a signature song?
We don't, really. Our songs come from all sorts of sources; there's one called "Pink Cadillac" that our caller likes, it's kind of fun '50s. There's one that's a church song; we sing along with it. At many dances, we hire a line dance cuer for dances in between the square dance set; at some we have a round dance cuer. People who like to do both don't get much rest that night.
What age group do you target?
It's all ages. Teenagers love to square dance, people in their 20s—we tend to see fewer parents who are busy taking the kids to the ball field.
Do you have to bring a partner?
It's the ideal situation if you can eventually dance with one partner. But if you don't have a partner, we fill in. And if a male shows up without a partner, and a female, it's a match—but I don't mean romantic.
Are you romantic with your partner?
Oh, I am. There are not too many things you do in this world as a couple—square dancing is a "we" thing for my husband Bob and I and that really makes it special. We started about four years ago. Now he's the vice president of the group and acting president, and he does the website for the club and for the state club, too. It wasn't easy getting him to his first lesson, but he had promised me about 40 years before on our honeymoon that "some day" we would square dance. But this is very important: He went reluctantly, but the first words out of his mouth when we left, "That was so much fun, I wish we had started years ago."
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The Rogers County Election Board voted Tuesday not to certify results of the May 14 One-Cent Sales Tax election on advice from Assistant District Attorney David Iski.
The decision comes after Claremore resident Myron Grubowski filed a complaint May 16 with the election board. His complaint contends there may have been voter suppression by the county not properly publishing a legal notice of the election in a county newspaper prior to the vote.
The board will not certify the election until after the 10 a.m. May 28 court hearing before District Judge Dwayne Steidley.
Unofficially, the voters approved the renewal of the tax 1,887 to 1,354.
Rogers County Election Board Chairman Jim Blouch questioned the complaint and asked who was responsible for the legal notice publication.
"The answer to that is really immaterial to what we are here to do today," Iski said.
"I don't want any disparaging remarks made about our secretary, Julie Dermody, because she has done everything correctly," Blouch said.
Election Board Member Linda Lepak also questioned the complaint referencing Title 26 Section 8- 118 of the Oklahoma State Statute questioning Iski if the complaint is being treated as a petition, therefore requiring the issue to be set for a hearing.
"In the event a candidate contests the correctness of the announced results of an election by alleging either fraud or any other irregularities, the secretary of the election board receiving the petition shall set a hearing in the same manner as provided for recounts. Provisions for service of notice shall be the same as for recounts. The district judge conducting the hearing or such other judge as may be assigned by the Supreme Court shall have the authority to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence," according to the statute.
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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxxs former chief of staff is taking the helm at the N.C. Republican Party.
Todd Poole will serve as executive director, managing the day-to-day party activities and staff for GOP Chairman Claude Pope.
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A Bolingbrook woman in her mid-50s has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, according to the Will County Health Department.
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Did you have fun in 2011? When I ask my friends this question I get queer looks and sometimes a giggle as though I must be joking.
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