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Ada —
Second-year East Central University head men's basketball coach Rodney "Mac" McConnell has been suspended by the university after he was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) by Ada police.
McConnell hired Ada attorney James R. Neal to represent him at an upcoming court appearance on a misdemeanor DUI charge. That hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 6 before District Judge Steve Kessinger, according to court documents.
"Coach Mac McConnell has been suspended of his coaching duties while the charges against him are being investigated. We are also waiting for the legal process to run its course before taking further action," said ECU Director of Athletics Jeff Williams.
Assistant coach Trey Hendon will take over the head coaching duties on an interim basis.
Ada Police Officer Kylor Pool stopped McConnell early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Kings Road after he observed the vehicle McConnell was driving speeding in the 1200 block of North Broadway, according to Pool's report
Pool alleges in the report that McConnell initially denied drinking any alcohol when the coach got out of the vehicle. Pool, however, said he smelled alcohol and asked McConnell to submit to a field sobriety test, which he did.
Pool alleges that McConnell's coordination seemed impaired, and he failed a heel-to-toe sobriety test. Pool further states that McConnell was unable to keep his balance while listening to instructions concerning the field test. Sometime after leaving his vehicle, McConnell told Pool that he had consumed a beer with dinner, the report alleges.
The officer used a portable breath test that indicated the coach was under the influence. McConnell was then placed under arrest and agreed to the state implied-consent test. McConnell was given the test at the Ada Police Department, and his blood alcohol level was 0.08 percent, which is exactly the level considered impaired by Oklahoma law.
Pool alleges in the report that McConnell became upset while being transported to the Pontotoc County Justice Center, said he had only two drinks and became "further upset because he blew 0.08 and didn't get taken home."
A female passenger in the vehicle with McConnell at the time of his arrest was released to her sister.
The vehicle in which the coach was driving is owned by East Central University. It was impounded and four empty bottles of beer were discovered during an inventory of its contents, police allege.
McConnell was head coach at Ranger Junior College in Texas when he joined the Tigers in August 2011 as an assistant to former coach Joe Redmond.
Months later, McConnell was named head coach when Redmond was dismissed for alleged recruiting violations.

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According to police, a man walked in to the BB&T Bank on Ivy Road to cash a check on Thursday, March 24. He told the tellers he had a gun after they raised questions about the check's authenticity and refused to cash it.
A bank employee sounded an alarm that alerted police and the suspect fled the scene. He then tried to cash the check at the Virginia National Bank behind the Barracks Road Shopping Center, where police arrived shortly after he did and apprehended him.
Lt. Garry Pleasants was the first police officer to arrive and he says he "saw the suspect's car in the parking lot, but didn't' know if he was armed or not, so we quickly surrounded the bank, entered and took him in to custody."
The suspect has been charged with threatening assault of the bank employees. Police say they never found a gun.


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Gloucester Daily Times
---- — To the editor:
As a Lanesville resident, I'm going to get a tad selfish.
Former Mayor Tobey has an experienced eye to the importance of the Bay View fire station being manned and open.
From Bay View, through Lanesville to the Rockport town line, are a lot of old established homes, residences of many seniors, of which I am one. Should one of us older folks have a medical emergency such as a heart attack, or perhaps one of the children in the area become victim to an accident, without the Bay View station, I would probably succumb to an emergency, before an ambulance from Gloucester Central were to arrive at my home.
An ambulance dispatched from Bay View, on the other hand, would get to me in under five minutes, and it could reach the city line in less than 10 minutes, thereby increasing the survival rate of the seniors, including myself, who live in that three-mile radius considerably.
Also, the rapid response of a crew to a fire in that same area would more than likely save the burning structure. I guess that's the reason for the close spacing of all those hydrants.
Simply put, rapid response equals the saving of property and lives. In the event of an extended fire, the damages in property and lives, or injuries, would far outweigh the dollars the city is holding back.
I do not know the original intent of building that station. I can only assume that it was built where it is in order to centralize it between Northern city line and the northern edge of the central city, recognizing that time was of the essence in either direction to minimize damage and injury to the older city residents and the few businesses that were in the area.
Our poor city — which has had difficulty deciding where to build a hotel, and has in its control a piece of prime waterfront real estate, could more than likely raise enough revenue to fund the Bay View station, by building a floating transient boat facility, with refueling capability for tourists, that may come to the city by boat, and fill that new hotel on that prime waterfront real estate.
Should planning be well done, the remaining vacant land could be used for both short term metered parking for residents, and long-term paid parking for those tourists coming to the hotel.
In that way, that prime property not only becomes a tourist accommodation but a source of income to fund the expense of a fully open and operating Bay View station.
To me, that's a win-win situation.
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Turkey Testicle Festival
It's a great night as you don't have to bring a dish to pass or talk to relatives. If you have never tried a turkey testicle, this is your chance! No need to worry about the weather the festival is held under one huge heated tent, with plenty of portable potties available. The bar is open but the number of people allowed inside at any one time is limited, as it can become pretty packed. There will also be hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale to remember the night. "So grab a friend that's never been, enjoy a cold brew, great music, and hot nuts!" This is a 21 and older event only so bring your ID. Hope to see you there.
CITY: Huntley
Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
Folks from all over literally take pumpkins and creatively engineer them into race cars. Participants race their pumpkins down the streets of downtown Carbondale, competing with one another, and hope theirs crosses the finish line first! Pumpkins race in a series of categories (largest, fastest, most creative, etc.), and must travel unassisted on wheels inserted onto axles that penetrate completely through the melon (no caster wheels and no support frame or chassis will be allowed). This family-friendly competition is both challenging and fun.
CITY: Carbondale
Festival of Lights
Smile, laugh, be de-lighted at the East Peoria Festival of Lights! The festival features the fantastic Folepi's Winter Wonderland lighted drive-through display, open from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, and many other events during December including a competitive run, gift show, theatrical productions and more. The Festival of Lights annual Parade of Lights covers three miles of Washington Street starting on one side of the city and ending just past downtown. The parade features floats shaped entirely from lights, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the chopper motorcycle float illuminated with LED lights, a 70-foot long float of the famous Clydesdale horse team pulling a delivery wagon, Frosty the Snowman, the starship Enterprise illuminated with 48,000 LED light bulbs, and the 95-foot-long smoke-spewing China dragon.
CITY: East Peoria
Victorian Christmas at the Reddick Mansion
The Reddick Mansion will be decked out in it's Victorian Christmas Decor and open for tours! Activities for this weekend include: gingerbread house making, holiday music, photos with Santa, and a walk-through a life size gingerbread house! Check the Reddick Mansion Website for more information. Includes Holiday Open House, Christmas Music, and Refreshments.
CITY: Ottawa
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life. Located on the historic I & M Canal, Nostalgic Downtown Morris offers a rich history and continues to be the gathering place year after year for community festivals. For more information visit www.shopmorrisil.com.
CITY: Morris
Reddick Mansion Holiday Decor Preview
Be the first to see the Mansion in its holiday splendor! All of the holiday decorations are sure to put you in the holiday mood. Be the first to purchase lovely and unique ornaments off the Mansion's Christmas trees.
CITY: Ottawa
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
A play based on the book written by Barbara Robinson in 1971. It tells the story of Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie, and Gladys, six delinquent children surnamed Herdman. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church members, they are given roles in the Sunday school's Christmas play, in which they tell the Christmas story in a non-conventional fashion.
CITY: LaSalle
Get Lit New Year's Eve Fun Run
Now in it's 13th year, Get Lit is a fun way to "run" in the new year! Open to men, women and children, this event is a non-competitive run/walk on a two-mile paved course through the Folepi's Winter Wonderland drive-through display.
CITY: East Peoria
Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival
Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin at 10:00am and include the Renaissance Center Fun Fair, activities in the Joliet Historical Museum, Joliet Public Library, Gji's Sweet Shoppe, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-N-Spice, The Red Goose Bakery and more. The Annual Festival of Trees held yearly inside the Rialto Square Theatre also add to the holiday festivities. Tree Lighting begins at 5:15pm in Van Buren Plaza Followed by the Light Up the Holidays Parade at 5:30pm.
CITY: Joliet
Dinner and Christmas Concert
Lovely Christmas music by the Prairie Singers and a delicious holiday meal by the Cheese Shop of Ottawa. Reservations required. Reddick Mansion Association.
CITY: Ottawa
A Carpenters Christmas
Based on the music of The Carpenters' two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her six-piece band bring their unforgettable songs to the stage. Enjoy tunes such as Merry Christmas Darling and the jazzy Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. A holiday concert that spreads joy and cheer to all!
CITY: Grayslake
Michael Londra's Celtic Yuletide
Described as one of the greatest Irish singers of the time, Michael Londra creates an Irish Christmas with world class dancers and classic stories from his homeland. He sings traditional heartwarming carols like Winter, Fire and Snow, The Maiden's Lullaby and Gaelic pieces like Oiche Ciuin (Silent Night), plus many sing-along carols the audience will know and love!
CITY: Grayslake
Home for the Holidays
Start the season of good cheer off right with an old-fashioned holiday feeling in downtown Morris. The nostalgic street lights downtown take on a festive glow with wreaths and lights adorning the lampposts. The celebration features a house walk, a night time lighted parade, carriage rides, trolley rides, a children's winter carnival, the festival of trees, live reindeer and of course, Santa!.
CITY: Morris
44th Annual Christmas Crossroads Craft Show
Christmas Crossroads, presented by the Lockport Woman's Club, has been a crowd pleaser since its inception in 1971. Featured this year will be 185-190 artisans and craftsmen from a 6 state area, selling such items as Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments, dolls and doll clothes. Also highlighted are hand painted glass and windows, bath salts and soaps, purses, plus quilted and sewn creations, dog/cat items, music boxes, jewelry, pottery, candles, garden art, and photographs. Also included are children's and women's clothing, a variety of Christmas angels and snowmen, herbal vinegar's and oils, dips, floral, furniture, American Girl/Bitty Baby accessories and wooden and country crafts. Local organizations participating include Trinity, Lockport Boy Scout Troop 63, Lockport Lion's Club, St. John Episcopal Church and Hospice. All proceeds from the show are used for collegiate, vocational and summer camp scholarships. In addition, community projects and various charities including Will County Historical Society, Lockport Township Park District, and holiday baskets to the needy are supported. 8:30am-5:00pm Sat, 9:30am - 3:30 pm Sun. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Senior Citizens, $1.00 Students(6-18yrs), 5& under Free.
CITY: Lockport
Columbus Day Weekend Fall Colors Kayak Tour & Beach Campout
Camp out on the wooded, sandy beaches of the Illinois River. A potluck dinner on the beach, will be followed by a movie, via a pico projector, under the stars. There will be campfires on the beach to enjoy! This event is perfect for the first time camper! A full hot breakfast will be served in the morning before setting out on a guided kayak tour for approx. 2 hours. This trip will explore either the Mazon River or the Illinois River and the wildlife along the way!
CITY: Morris
Labor Day Weekend Kayak Tour and Beach Campout
Camp out on the wooded, sandy beaches of the Illinois River. A potluck dinner on the beach, will be followed by a movie, via a pico projector, under the stars. There will be campfires on the beach to enjoy! This event is perfect for the first time camper! A full hot breakfast will be served in the morning before setting out on a guided kayak tour for approx. 2 hours. This trip will explore either the Mazon River or the Illinois River and the wildlife along the way!
CITY: Morris
Christmas Trolley Lights Tour
Relax before the holidays on this illuminated tour of the LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica area, just days before Christmas. Let the staff plan the route and do the driving so you can enjoy light displays in our fully enclosed trolley. The trolleys are heated but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. Each tour will have a guide to get into the holiday spirit through some Christmas carols and songs. Tours run from 6-8pm and reservations are a must.
CITY: Oglesby
Home for the Holidays in Downtown Oak Park
Catch the old fashioned holiday spirit in Downtown Oak Park! Celebrate the season with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa!
CITY: Oak Park
WinterFest in Downtown Oak Park
Join Oak Park for a cookie walk inside over 50 participating shops and restaurants! Catch a glimpse of Saint Nicholas, enjoy a variety of family friendly acts and warm up inside the hospitality tent with free hot chocolate and coffee.
CITY: Oak Park
New Year's Eve Overnight at Starved Rock Lodge
Join the party and stay the night on New Year's Eve-Dec. 31, 2014. Stay a night at the historic Starved Rock Lodge where the New Year's Eve party takes place in the Great Hall and Starved Rock Room. The two-sided fireplace is aglow and the ambiance is warm and inviting. The cocktail hour begins with an open bar and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet, a champagne toast at midnight, 1:00 am pastries and brunch on New Year`s Day. Two live bands performing during the evening to keep you entertained!
CITY: Oglesby
Light the Veltway
Roosevelt Road will light the way to the holiday season with merriment including live music, food and libations. Berwyn's entertainment row will offer festivities for the whole family.
CITY: Berwyn
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, Friday to Wednesday, December 26-31 (4-9pm) See the Lights. Feel the Magic. Continue the tradition. Chilcagoland's largest lights festival surrounds you in the cheer of over 1,000,000 twinkling lights, caroling to the animals, ice carving, light shows, Santa and Mrs. Claus. You're sure to feel the magic of the holidays! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, plus there will be Singing to the Animals and special Zoo Chats. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and live entertainment inside the Pavilions. Also on the schedule, an amazing magic show, costumed characters, a model railroad display, and the 38 foot Talking Tree.
CITY: Brookfield
Zoo Year's Eve
Rock in the "Zoo Year 2015" with your friends at Brookfield Zoo! In the Holly Jolly Theater there will be live DJ music, games, party favors, prizes and an early countdown at 8pm. Also at the Hamill Family Play Zoo you can make your own noisemaker and enjoy an early kid-friendly countdown. This area is perfect for families with children ages 6 and under. This event is free with paid zoo admission.
CITY: Brookfield
Deck the Depot
Saunter over to Berwyn's Depot District for Deck the Depot, a brisk holiday walk through Berwyn's downtown Winter Wonderland complete with lights, live reindeer and a petting zoo at the Municipal Parking Facility. Let Santa know what's on your wish list and then get a complimentary photo with the Big Man in Red at Bounce Sports. Snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a hayride (Windsor & Grove Ave.). Relax to the sounds of Carolers. For those who prefer a traditional chauffeur, a heated trolley will also make stops at all of the Open Houses. Best of all, even the "naughty" will be treated like the "nice" as all of the event's aforementioned features are family-friendly and free. Opening Ceremony will take place at 5:15pm at the "Berwyn" Train Depot at Windsor & Grove. Pick up an event punch card and enter our event raffle by visiting Bounce Sports. Depot District merchants will stay open late to offer complimentary goodies, holiday specials and cheer to all who visit. Don't forget that holiday shopping list! As an extra incentive, the event will feature a special drawing for adults 21+ who spend $10 in the Depot District and have the event passport "punched" by all of the participating open houses for a chance to win a basket worth over $200!
CITY: Berwyn
Breakfast with Santa
Join the jolliest man, as well as the Mrs., for a breakfast buffet at Starved Rock Lodge. Following breakfast, you'll be treated to "Magic by Cory". Also attending will be "Grace" a white-tailed deer from the Furry Friends. Children may take turns sitting on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Enjoy brunch and meet Santa between 8:30am and 11:30am. $15.50 adults & $11.95 children under 10.
CITY: Oglesby
Holiday in the Grove
Enjoy Christmas in the Grove this year! Children's Holiday Shop, sleigh rides, caroling, crafts, breakfast with Santa. Children's Free Raffle basket returns with goodies for all ages!
CITY: Sugar Grove
Fireworks Show at Grizzly Jack's
Grizzly Jack's is proud to host our annual Free Fireworks Show every Saturday in July 2014. Show begins at dusk at the Enchanted Forest Amusement Park! Come early and join Jack's Place Bar & Grill for dinner and drinks - parking is free but limited. Public always welcome!
CITY: Utica
Blackberry Farm Holiday Express
All aboard for the Blackberry Farm Holiday Express! Experience the holiday spirit of a magical train ride with Yuletide music and thousands of twinkling lights. Scheduled ticketing for fast service! New this year - caroling hayrides, storytellers and craft stations. Make a reindeer treat and warm up at the hot chocolate bar. It's all at Blackberry Farm first three weekends in December.
CITY: Aurora
Holiday Under the Stars
A traditional tree lighting ceremony, food, holiday fun activities, Santa's workshop with a visit from Santa and to the end the evening - a holiday fireworks show.
CITY: Yorkville
Gingerbread Firehouse Contest & Holiday Open House
See more than dozen gingerbread fire stations, and burning buildings, which have been specially crafted for this annual holiday event. All gingerbread entries must depict a firefighting themed architectural structure, real or imaginary and everything must be edible. The exhibit opens and will be judged on Saturday November 29. All gingerbread FIREhouses will remain on exhibit at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum though Christmas.
CITY: Aurora
Christmas at the Farm
The Lyon farm and village is operated by the Kendall County Historical Society. For two Sundays in December, kids get to experience what an old time Christmas was like. Tables are set up with eight different holiday crafts. This exciting day includes a train display around the Christmas tree and naturally, they get to meet, and have their picture taken with Santa Claus. A story teller will read some holiday classics and they can enjoy roasted chestnuts. Chili and hot dogs are available for sale. Dec. 7 & 14 1-4 pm.
CITY: Aurora
Winter Lights Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting
Carolers, artwork & holiday crafts, light refreshments, warm cocoa and Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost join Santa and the Mayor to lights Aurora's official holiday tree.
CITY: Aurora
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill Historic Area
The historic buildings at Kennekuk County Park's Bunker Hill Historic Area will be decorated for the holidays and thousands of lights illuminated Friday - Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 PM through the holiday season.
CITY: Danville
Fiestas Patrias
Fiestas Patrias brings the vibrant sounds, culture, and taste of Mexico to Aurora. The music festival showcases a variety of local and international music acts performing various genres of music, including banda, mariachi, cumbia, tejano, norteno, and rock. Along with music, Fiestas Patrias will host food and merchandise vendors, a parade, and a children's amusement area featuring carnival rides and games.
CITY: Aurora
Aurora Festival of Lights
The City of Lights will be even brighter as the holiday spirit shines at Phillips Park. A winter wonderland of animated displays, lighted tunnels, a forest full of lights and more.
CITY: Aurora
Festival of Trees
Annually, more than 14,000 visitors stream through the David S. Palmer Arena to see beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, participate in activities and entertainment, special events, and the sounds and tastes of the holidays at the Danville Festival of Trees. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees fund outreach programs that give back to the greater Danville community.
CITY: Danville
Christmas at the Mill Holiday Boutique
The Mill and the Graue House will be open for a special holiday shopping event to get you in the Christmas spirit! Talented local artists will be selling handcrafted Christmas decorations, unique jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and handwoven and knitted items. Specially selected ornaments, other great decorative items, and stocking stuffers will be for sale in the Mill's gift shop. Decorated Christmas trees and strolling carolers add to the fun. Sale hours are 10 am to 4 pm, and Santa will stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CITY: Oak Brook
Christmas Tea at the Stephenson County Historical Museum
Celebrate this holiday tradition at the historic 1857 Oscar Taylor home decorated in Christmas finery. Enjoy music and and homemade cookies with coffee, tea or punch as your tour the mansion. The Holiday Gift Shop will be open featuring a selection of historical books, toys and other unique gift items.
CITY: Freeport
Haunted Happenings
Fun for the whole family including roasting hot dogs on an open fire, haunted trail rides and a kid's activity tent.
CITY: Danville
6th Annual Civil War Santa's Visit
Celebrate Christmas, 1860s style, at Lincoln Log Cabin. While Christmas would not become an official holiday until 1870, during the Civil War, soldiers both north and south found ways to celebrate. Join us as we welcome our Civil War era Santa Claus, whose image once graced the front page of Harper's Weekly as he distributed gifts to Union soldiers. Let's hope they won't be any hardtack under your tree this year! 10am-4pm
CITY: Lerna
Festival of Lights Drive-Through
Outstanding Christmas light drive through. Experience a festival of lights without ever getting out of your car! Located at Clark County Fair Grounds in Marshall during December.
CITY: Marshall
Memorial's Festival of Trees
This holiday tradition features more than 150 decorated trees, local entertainment, delicious gingerbreak cookies and tasty treats. The Festival includes a children's craft area, rides on the Candy Cane Express train, and a market filled with holiday gift items.
CITY: Springfield
Witches Night Out
Sharpen the point on your hat, oil the broom and fluff up the cat, leave the little goblins where they're at and come to Lebanon's scariest shopping event. Restaurants and shops will be open. A fortune teller will be strolling the street. The spooky music and historic buildings provide a haunted backdrop for some wicked good fun. It's a "ghoul's night out." Costumes are encouraged; it's quite a sight to see.
CITY: Lebanon
Hometown Christmas
Start the Christmas season off right, head downtown to the City of Effingham and Central Business District's Small Town Christmas and Christmas tree lighting event! Santa will arrive downtown around 4:00 p.m. to officially light the "City of Effingham" Christmas tree on the Courthouse square lawn. Be downtown to see Santa arrive with all of his elves and make sure you get in line to give him your Christmas list! There will also be Christmas Carolers serenading you with songs throughout the event, along with other goodies. Step back in time and take a ride on a horse drawn carriage through the downtown area. Bring the whole family downtown to kick off the holiday season right!
CITY: Effingham
Marshall's Halloween Frolic
This family-friendly one-day event features Halloween games, stories, hayrides and hot chocolate, & parade of costumes with costume judging at the gazebo. Games for kids of all ages, trunk or treat in a safe family friendly environment, and then join in the parade around the courthouse and then enter in the costume contest. Each contestant receives $1 just for entering. Located at Courthouse Square lawn in downtown Marshall on the National Road.
CITY: Marshall
Mardi Gras
All the events are family friendly from the flea market and craft fair to the entertainment and kids' games. Don't miss the evening lighted parade or the area's largest end of season car show. Be sure to buy into the huge 50/50 drawing (past winners have taken as much as home $12,307).
CITY: Pinckneyville
Ellwood Holiday Traditions Weekend
Start your holiday season by taking a guided tour of the decorated Ellwood House mansion. Local businesses, decorators, college groups, and clubs help to present the home in a new, elegant way each year. This is the place to get ideas for your own decorating or view what times were like while the Ellwoods inhabited the opulent home.
CITY: DeKalb
White Christmas
Based on the timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. The showings are on: December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm December 7, 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm
CITY: DeKalb
Holiday House Walk
Come and enjoy a tour of five beautifully decorated and historic homes in Hinckley open to the public. Five homes will be featured in this holiday event. Tickets will go on sale beginning November 1. Tickets will be available for purchase the day of as well. The house walk will be from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Sponsored by Hinckley Parks and Recreation. Tickets are available at the following locations: Hinckley Fresh Market, Hinckley Public Library, Hinckley Village Office, Jack and Jina's BP, and Treasures Old and New
CITY: Hinckley
Festival of Arts and Crafts - November
All crafts are handmade in the U.S.A. including furniture, photography, stained glass, holiday, everyday home decor items, jewelry, doll clothes, much more.
CITY: St. Charles
71st Annual National Sweetcorn Festival
Diligence, family, and a whole lot of corn! Each and every Labor Day weekend, for the past 70 years, the Hoopeston Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) hosts the National Sweetcorn Festival. Classic American festival events include a midway full of carnival rides, games, and stands of delicious fried goodness, smashing cars at the demo derby, and a grand parade featuring marching bands, pageant queens, and plenty of candy. Being the National Sweetcorn Capital of the World, Hoopeston has to have their own unique twists to the festival. An antique steam engine cooks more than 50 tons hot buttered sweetcorn and is served up to approximately 20,000 visitors over the course of the weekend free of charge! With a line that wraps around the park, it is clear that Hoopeston really does sweetcorn the right way, the best way.
CITY: Hoopeston
Memorial Day Parade
Remember those who gave their lives to our country with a ceremony and parade. 11:15 a.m.
CITY: Aurora
Market Days Flea Market & Vendor Fair
Held the first Saturday of every month, this farmers market and flea market features crafts, antiques, furniture, household items, baby furniture, produce, collectibles, art, food booths, and live entertainment!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Hometown Holly Day
Featuring 40+ vendors to complete your Christmas shopping. Local shops offering discounts. Breakfast with Santa at the Methodist Church, put on by the Optimist Club. Cookie Walk at the Catholic Church. Light parade at dusk, Bingo at Harlan Hall the complete the fun filled day!
CITY: Marshall
Christmas in Paris
Come join us for a magical night in Paris, Illinois - full of games, crafts, laughter and fun for the entire family. Most storefronts will be open for shopping or hosting an activity. Most activities are free. All are invited. Visit our facebook page to learn more.
CITY: Paris
Luminary Night On Stephenson and Lincoln Streets
Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries and the architecture of these historic homes as you stroll this lovely residential neighborhood. Also, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard from West Street to Park Boulevard.
CITY: Freeport
Arthur Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
The Christmas lighted parade steps off at 5:30pm and will showcase Santa & Mrs. Claus through downtown Arthur. Immediately following the parade, Santa will visit with children and parents in Knights Court downtown to start collecting those early Christmas requests. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served during his visit. Throughout the day, businesses in the downtown area as well as the countryside will feature early Christmas bargains and host Open Houses.
CITY: Arthur
32nd Annual Country Christmas Craft Show
Hosted by Gifford State Bank, this annual Christmas Craft Show brings together over 500 vendors and 8,000 shoppers! This event offers two days of "shop til ya drop" fun so you can find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. Parking is free and admission is just a $1 donation to Country Health Auxilary.
CITY: Gifford
John A. Logan College Autumn Fest
This annual event features over 100 original, handmade arts and crafts, great food, free admission, and free parking. For more information call 1-800-851-4720, extension 8287.
CITY: Carterville
Jonamac Orchard's Haunted Maze
This 10-acre cornfield and 3-miles of winding pathways will take on a Halloween makeover! Adventure seekers should prepare to be scared when they challenge the maze during the Haunting! Open on Fridays and Saturdays from October 3 - 31, 2014
CITY: Malta
Avenue of Lights
Avenue of Lights is a two-mile holiday display of animated lights at Moorman/Wavering Park in Quincy. It runs from Thanksgiving until New Years, nightly from 6-9:30pm. A staple attraction of Quincy during the holiday season.
CITY: Quincy
Christmas Wonderland
Begin your holiday celebration escaping from the chaos of the season and experiencing the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Springs Park in Alton, Illinois into a Winter Wonderland. Visitors can drive through the park to view more than 2 million lights, cascading waterfalls of lights, lighted trees and displays, and visit Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest. Christmas Wonderland 2009 will be open from November 27th through December 27th. The suggested donation is $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. Carriage rides will be available with advanced reservations by calling Greatting Horse Farm at 618-458-6986. For more information about Christmas Wonderland, call 1-866-465-7890.
CITY: Alton
Lighting on John Deere Commons
Come and experience the sights and sounds of the holiday during the Lighting of John Deere Commons in downtown Moline. Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus, take a carriage ride and watch the fireworks during this holiday celebration centered around the famous John Deere Pavilion.
CITY: Moline
Du Quoin Annual Holiday Lights Fair
Starting the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through the month of December. Come experience Du Quoin Tourism's transformation of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds into a magical place with lights and decorations. The event features a 1 1/2-mile drive through over $250,000 worth of lighted displays as well as decorated trees, entertainment, food, crafts and visits with Santa in the Expo Hall. The light trail opens nightly from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., and the Expo Hall will be open on the second and third weekends in December from 5:30 — 9:30 p.m. The Expo Hall features Santa's train ride and Santa's Workshop.
CITY: Du Quoin
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill
Historic buildings at Kennekuk County Park's "Bunker Hill Historic Area" will be lit for the occasion and decorated for the holidays. Continuing throughout the holiday season, the holiday lights will be displayed weekends from 5-8 p.m.
CITY: Danville
Shelbyville Festival of Lights
Come to Shelbyville and take a drive through Forest Park as it is lit up for the Holiday season. These lights are put in place each year by volunteers and new lights and themed areas are added yearly. Candy Cane lane is to honor loved ones. Come enjoy the Victorian Village, Santa's Shop, the North Pole, Bethlehem, and others.
CITY: Shelbyville
19th Century Christmas at Deere-Wiman House & Butterworth Center
Don't miss these two beautifully decorated Deere family mansions during the holiday season. The 19th Century Christmas features the interiors of the homes decorated for the holidays; along with living-history volunteers, Choir performances, Santa Claus, music, and make-and-take activities for the children. These homes once belonged to the John Deere family and are now operated by the William Butterworth Memorial Trust. Open noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.
CITY: Moline
Gallery of Trees
Throughout the Kankakee County Museum, Christmas trees are decorated by community organizations. Yearly, a special theme is added for your enjoyment. Come in and view the different arrangements and vote for that special tree.
CITY: Kankakee
A Taste of Christmas Progressive Dinner
You will enjoy an evening of appetizers, salad, main entree, and dessert at various Best of Galena Innkeepers homes. Enjoy the festive Christmas decorations of each innkeeper as they have decorated their homes for the Holiday Season. This popular dinner is limited to 50 participants, so if interested you will need to make reservations early.
CITY: Galena
Wonderland in Lights
Each year, the City of Effingham and the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau turn Community Park into a winter wonderland! Wonderland in Lights, a drive-through light display, features a variety of lighted holiday scenes including reindeer flying, Santa coming down the chimney and a Nativity scene. We continue to add new lighting displays each year to grow the display. Santa visits the Wonderland in Lights every Saturday to bring special presents to the children. Come drive through the light display and stick around to talk to Santa and listen to your favorite Christmas carols! The Wonderland in Lights is free, but donations are welcome.
CITY: Effingham
Warrenville Holly Days
Holly Days, sponsored by the Warrenville Park District is the City's annual holiday celebration that marks Santa's official entry into Warrenville. Guests can enjoy a warm bonfire, raffles, free horse and carriage rides, hot cider and cookies, and, of course, a visit with Santa. Local Park District and school dance troops, singers, and bands entertain attendees during the event. It is at this event that Warrenville officially turns on its holiday lights creating an array of colors for passersby along Route 56 to see. Holly Days, primarily for Warrenville residents, gives the community an opportunity to come together and kick off the holiday season.
CITY: Warrenville
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
December 18th & 19th December 26th - 31st January 1st 4-9pm Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest light festival featuring over 120 animated light displays and million twinkling lights. Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends during Brookfield Zoos 29th annual Holiday Magic. Enjoy live entertainment, amazing animals, model trains and a train ride, special Dolphin Show, Sing to the Animals and professional ice carvers. Call or visit website for more info.
CITY: Brookfield
Christmas with the Lincolns
Where did the Lincoln boys hang their stockings for Santa to fill? What might have been in those stockings? What Christmas goodies were on Lincoln's table? Discover how the Lincolns celebrated he holidays by taking a tour through the Lincoln Home.
CITY: Springfield
Six Flags Great America Fright Fest
It's Thrills by Day, Chills by Night at Fright Fest Presented by Snickers®. Six Flags Great America will be totally transformed into a Halloween playground, Fridays - Sundays. Have a ghoulish good time with hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment and thrilling haunted houses. Plus, experience all the rides in the dark. There will also be a special trick-or-treat trail just for kids.
CITY: Gurnee
Holiday Lights Train
The Holiday Light Train is Pete's biggest event of the year. The park is decorated for the Holidays. See over 250,000 lights in various displays. Giant toy soldiers, candy canes, cascading snow flakes, flying reindeer, and swans swimming, just to name a few of Pete's displays!
CITY: Waterman
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo's annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City's must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam taking in the lights, music and taking photos with Santa. Prepare holiday crafts and enjoy the zoo's incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other.
CITY: Chicago
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Kick off the holiday season and create your special memories on The Magnificent Mile in 2014! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation's largest evening holiday celebration, jump starts the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with a full day of family friendly activities, concerts by top musical artists and the best holiday shopping. The day's excitement culminates with a grand evening parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees. The parade concludes with a grand finale fireworks show over the Chicago River.
CITY: Chicago
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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has asked for a review of Virginia Railway Express (VRE) relating to its governance and management practices.
"There are multiple internal control issues that have arisen recently which are summarized below, which call into question the management of Virginia Railway Express," wrote McDonnell in an Oct. 3 letter to Virginia Inspector General Michael Morehart and Auditor of Public Accounts Walter Kucharski.
McDonnell said he'd learned of the issues in question "through multiple sources."
At Tuesday night's Fredericksburg City Council Meeting, Ward III Council Member and VRE Board Member Fred Howe announced he was participating in the review process.
"The Governor has undertaken a review of VRE based on some whistle blowers," Howe said. "I am being interviewed by the Governor's auditors tomorrow. ... As a sitting board member of VRE, I believe in the staff and the leadership of VRE, and have faith they will come through this."
In a Wednesday morning email to Patch about the review, Howe said, "I have a meeting today [Wednesday, Nov. 14] with the VRE attorney and then tomorrow [Thursday, Nov. 15] with the state auditor, David Rasnic."
McDonnell listed eight items in his letter, which focused almost exclusively on VRE's Director of Engineering and Construction Sirel Mouchantaf and his wife, EEOC Officer Jennifer Mouchantaf. It is alleged that:
- Several employees had employment issues with Mr. Mouchantaf, but did not report them because his wife is VRE's EEOC officer.
- Mr. Mouchantaf operates or did operate a constuction business while employed at VRE.
- Sirel Mouchantaf purchased a rebar finder in his role as VRE's Director of Engineering and Construction, and had it shipped to his home address. The item, which cost about $1,800, cannot be located.
- A separate report by VRE's auditors states that Sirel Mouchantaf and Jennifer Mouchantaf were both assigned to panels to select contractors in the past, but the VRE CEO, Operations Board and/or Commissions make final determinations.
- The VRE CEO was paid for travel that did not comply with his contract.
- There have been multiple pay raises that seem to be isolated to one division. An anonymous email claims these raises were instituted when their work was terminated at Mr. Mouchantaf's company.
- Mr. Mouchantaf refused to listen to a former employee who said the Broad Run platform had been constructed in a manner which would result in the train hitting the platform. The train did hit the platform.
In August, VRE's Board declined an independent audit; the majority of board members said they wanted to wait until a separate FBI investigation was completed.
Kevin Wirth Jannell, 49, of Fredericksburg, pled guilty on Sept. 27 to taking more than $200,000 in bribes to ensure a VRE subcontractor would be retained, according to the FBI.
"Jannell agreed to take up to $4,000 each month in return for giving favorable evaluations that would ensure an individual and this person's company would be retained as a subcontractor for VRE," said the FBI press release.


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Niagara Gazette
August 21, 2013
Cynthia M. Isom
Niagara Gazette
Cynthia M. Isom, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at her home. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 8, 1948, a daughter of the late George and Ruby (Peck) Allen.
Mrs. Isom attended local schools until moving to St. Petersburg, FL in 1962, where she graduated from Gibbs High School. She moved back to Niagara Falls in 1972 and later received her Certificate of Nursing at BOCES in 1992. She was a nurses aid at DeVeaux Manor and St. Mary's Nursing Home for many years and then became a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Isom loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed listening to music, watching TV and reading the Bible.
She was the wife of the late Kevin Isom. Mrs. Isom is survived by two sons, Johnathan and Alphonso Moody; a daughter, Jacqueline Moody; a sister, Carolyn (Jarvis) Williams; her former husband, Bernard Moody; niece, Janelle Mitchell-Walker; and nephew, Albert Mallory, Jr. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John Bartow Mitchell.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Ave., NIAGARA FALLS, NY, with the Rev. Timothy Brown officiating.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.
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The Mason County Sheriff's Office apprehended a man into custody late Monday night who was considered "armed and dangerous."
Jaramie Lee Smith, 26, is now in custody at the Mason County Jail. He had threatened to kill his wife and himself.
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Police Report
July 14 - 20, 2014
Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations
and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A caller reported someone lighting off fireworks at Dock Point. Officers contacted one individual who had been setting off fireworks by the small boat harbor and requested she desist.
Welfare Check:
Officers made contact with an individual laying in the street on Kobuk Drive. He was taking a break after hurting his leg, but eventually made his way home unassisted.
Ambacher, Keith Gilbert, DOB 02/17/1981, of Wasilla, was arrested for Violating Conditions of Release – Felony, Violating Conditions of Release – Misdemeanor, Driving under the Influence, Breath Test Refusal and Reckless Driving.
A local business owner reported an ex-employee was slandering their business' name and harassing other current employee's. Officers trespassed the individual from the property.
Disturbance – Noise:
RV campers complained about the noise level coming from a local bar the previous evening.
Officers advised some people camping at the Goldfield that the area is not a camping spot.
Assault Information:
A caller reported two men had just gotten into a physical altercation in a parking lot over an air filter. Officers contacted both individuals, trespassed them from each other's property and advised one on how to contact the court to request a Domestic Violence Protective Order.
Serve Time:
William Elliot Marr, DOB 10/05/1968, of Valdez, reported to the Valdez Jail to serve 25 days for the charge of Driving under the Influence.
Lost Property:
A black Apple IPOD was reported lost somewhere in the Valdez area. If found, please drop off at the VPD.
A disgruntled ex-girlfriend was advised to discontinue sending harassing messages to the current girlfriend. She was also advised to stop messaging all females who lived in the same area with the same first name as the current girlfriend.
Disturbance – Noise:
Dispatch received multiple calls complaining of fireworks and/or gunshots around town. Officers contacted a group of individuals at Dock Point who agreed they wouldn't set off any more fireworks.
Safeway detained an individual who had attempted to steal some ice cream. Officers trespassed him from the premises.
Animal at Large:
A nonresident lost her dog while out hiking and a man who found the dog reportedly refused to give it back. When Officers located the individual, he had already given the animal back to the owner.
Boating Accident – Hit & Run:
The owner of a boat on Dock 'F' reported someone hit the boat sometime the previous week causing damage to prop and lower unit. If you have any information, please call VPD.
Found Property:
A brown leather wallet containing various cards and a British Columbia ID was found in the Robe Lake parking area. Please call with identifiers to claim.
Bear Incident:
A complainant stated there was a bear on their front porch eating the trash. Officers responded, but the bear had moved on. A second complaint was called in involving the same bear, same porch and same trash. The occupant offered to move the trash to the back porch, but Officers advised to dispose of it or take inside the residence.
A complainant reported that her ex-boyfriend was calling various businesses, attorneys and her church and slandering her reputation. Officers contacted the individual who denied any contact with her in several months.
Theft of Services:
A local gas station reported the driver of a black truck failed to pay for fuel. Anyone with information about this ongoing investigation, please call the VPD.
Officers contacted an intoxicated individual sleeping in hotel hallway after the front desk employee reported being unable to awaken him. The individual was not a guest of the hotel so Officers assisted him home to his boat.
A woman attempting to leave threatening phone messages for an individual misdialed and left a few messages on another unrelated person's phone. Officers notified the Alaska State Troopers in the area of the subjects' residence.
Agency Assist:
VPD Officers served a summons on Thomas Floyd Stanfield, DOB 07/15/1955, of Valdez.
Found Property:
A rifle was found on a trail in the Alphabet Hills off the Denali Highway. Please call with identifiers to claim.
Theft of Services:
The driver of a red truck failed to pay for fuel pumped at a local gas station. Please call the VPD with any information regarding this ongoing investigation.
Theft from Boat:
An electric reel and a fishing pole were stolen from a boat on G dock. Please contact the VPD with any information about this ongoing investigation.
Theft – Vehicle:
A vehicle was reported stolen. This case is currently under investigation.
Theft – Other:
The theft of prescription medication was reported to have occurred from a local residence when the resident left the home to walk the dog.
Lost Property:
An envelope containing cash and marked 'Zastro Enterprises' was reported lost somewhere in the Valdez Area, possibly around NAPA. If found, please turn into the VPD.
Theft from Boat:
Two 6' halibut fishing rods with pen reels were stolen from a boat on dry dock. Please contact the VPD if you have any information on this ongoing investigation.
Theft – Vehicle:
A Yamaha ATV was reported stolen from a business sometime the previous evening. Officers located the ATV and returned it to the owner. This case is currently under investigation.
Criminal Mischief:
Officers are investigating the anonymous complaint of damage caused to a parked vehicle by a person wielding a skateboard.
Indecent Viewing:
A caller reported an unknown man peeping into her window. The caller's husband chased him off and he left the area on foot.
Bear Incident:
Officers placed a live trap in an area where a possible wounded black bear had been reported.
Rita Steiner Hamilton, DOB 09/17/1957, of Valdez, was arrested on one count of Assault 4
Disturbance – Other:
Two male individuals were reported fighting in front of the Man Camp. Officers separated the individuals for the evening and issued each a Disorderly Conduct warning.
Total Police and Animal calls for the week: 157
Fire Report
7-14-14 to 7-20-14
7-14-14 Valdez EMS responded to an individual in Area 1 who needed medical assistance. The patient was assessed with no transportation needed.
7-15-14 Valdez Hazmat team investigated alarm activation in Area 1. No hazard was found.
7-15-14 Valdez EMS responded to an individual having seizures. The patient was treated at the scene and transported to Providence Valdez Medical Center.
7-15-14 Valdez EMS responded to a medical request on an individual in Area 1. The individual was assessed with no transportation needed.
7-17-14 Valdez Search and Rescue team was called in for 5 individuals who were stranded on the mountain back in Mineral Creek area. After a long night the Valdez Search and Rescue team reached the individuals and assessed them prior to being flown out of the area on Black Hawk helicopter. All individuals were rescued with no medical incidents.
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---- — Several weeks ago now we had the opportunity to partake of lunch with the Hartwick Senior Group at The Hartwick Restaurant on Route 205 just south of the hamlet of Hartwick. Normally the Senior Group has a potluck luncheon at the Hartwick Fire Hall. But this month, the decision was made to eat out. And while we are always fond of the potluck lunch, we were not at all disappointed with The Hartwick Restaurant lunch. In fact, we thought it was quite good.
We chose to try the broccoli soup and the ham and cheese deli sandwich. The soup was delicious and the sandwich was so large we, along with almost everyone else, took half of the sandwich home. For dessert the restaurant served some of the largest muffins we have ever seen. We choose an apple muffin, which necessitated another takeout box, as Ina and Don Phillips were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and brought a cake to celebrate the occasion. All in all we enjoyed both the food and the fellowship.
We also were happy to receive a copy of the restaurant's menu for future reference. We note that The Hartwick Restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, we learned that the restaurant will feature winter dinner specials Monday through Friday from October through March. These specials include fried chicken, grilled ham steak, spaghetti and meatballs, prime rib and a fish fry. Given what we have learned, we tend to think that we will find ourselves traveling to Hartwick to check out not only the dinner specials, but also the many possibilities for breakfast. For more information about the restaurant, please call 293-3043.
And much as we liked The Hartwick Restaurant, we must say we have not gotten a similar report on this year's school lunches both in Milford and Cooperstown. We were told that in Milford it is no longer possible to get a sandwich as children don't need bread everyday. And we must say that we certainly hope the Widge don't learn of this revolting development as she is rather positive that she wants to start each day with toast complimenting her fresh fruit and yogurt. Of course the bread restrictions might explain why we have also heard the subs served at Coopestown are open faced with the top part of the bun missing.
Since all of this school lunch information seemed sketchy, we emailed the superintendent in an attempt to verify what we were hearing. We did get a response, which explained that changes in school lunches stem from a change in federal guidelines. However, our question regarding sandwiches was not answered as we were told to expect a letter from the cafeteria manager summarizing the changes for this year. As of this writing, we have not received such a letter.
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However, we did think the alternatives to the main lunch were not what we remember them being. Evidently there is now a vegetable bar available to add to the full meals. Milk includes 1 percent, skim, skim chocolate and skim strawberry. Substitutes for the regular lunch include chef salads, assorted wraps and uncrustables. Salads and wraps we understood. Uncrustables were a complete mystery.
However, by Googling "uncrustables" we discovered they are some sort of prepackaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich substitute. We discovered there are six different varieties. We pursued the information posted on the Peanut Butter and Raspberry Spread on Whole Wheat, which contains 210 calories, 80 of which are from fat, no cholesterol, which seems odd given the fat content, 9 grams of sugar and 230 mg of sodium. The list of ingredients includes unpronounceable items none of which sound particularly natural. Consequently we assume the lure of the uncrustable must be its taste. However, our attempts to have the Widge taste test one for us was met with great resistance from the parents. In fact, we suspect an uncrustable will never cross the Widge's lips.
And while we well understand the desire to provide a nutritious lunch for our students, given all the complaints we have heard, we are not convinced the upgrade in school lunches has been as successful as one might like it to be. However, we are ever hopeful that we will soon be receiving more positive comments as the program continues to evolve.
Of course, we had also hoped, when we received notice that Bassett, in conjunction with area law enforcement, EMS and Otsego County Emergency Preparedness, would be holding an emergency preparedness drill that such a drill would be perceived as a positive event designed to help ensure public safety in case of some sort of disaster. However, much to our dismay, that did not seem to be the way the proposed drill was portrayed in the press. Instead it was pointed out that Bassett's assessment for the need to temporarily close streets around the hospital did not follow the proper procedure with the village of Cooperstown for closing streets.
In responding to the mix up, this paper reported that "It's a process issue. It's a constant battle I wish we didn't have to have," [Cooperstown Mayor] Katz said. "All I'm asking is for the proper process to be followed." He said the village would be happy to accommodate the need to close streets for an emergency drill, but that Bassett needs to follow the village's procedures..."
Under the circumstances, instead of the village pontificating on process and procedure, it would have been more helpful if someone at the village had picked up the telephone and called someone at the hospital to iron out the issue so that everyone could have moved forward.
Instead, the hospital has been chastised publicly for what we suspect was an oversight. We can only hope that should a real emergency arise, streets can be closed if necessary by the very emergency responders who were slated to participate in the drill, without asking the village for permission.
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The Bidder 70 26: The Catalyst That Will Ignite The Climate Movement
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The night before Tim DeChristopher's sentencing was like any other before an action - we were all up way too late, distressed about work that hadn't gotten done, going over every last detail for the morning rally. Still somewhat fixated on our laptops, we all waved goodbye as Tim got up to go home to finish his speech for court the next day.
As I sat in the courtroom listening to Tim speak to the judge, all I could think about was what if I were in Tim's place - what would I say, could I be as composed and articulate as Tim? Would I even be willing to put myself in the position to risk long-term federal incarceration?
During his speech to the judge, Tim could finally say what he was not allowed to during the jury trial. "The people who are committed to fighting for a livable future will not be discouraged or intimidated by anything that happens here today," Tim said as he explained how our current destructive institution has not only threatened the planet, but taken the power to hold government accountable for unjust policies and practices away from its citizens. "You may have authority over my life, but not over my principles." [Read Tim DeChristopher's offiical statement from the sentencing hearing at PeacefulUprising.org.]
But any hope for probation was quickly deflated by the judge. "This has been one of the hardest cases to judge, and in my 20 years, never has a courtroom been this full," he started off, "but I'm afraid I'm going to upset a lot of people today."
Judge Dee Benson felt Tim's lack of respect for the law was unacceptable, and that if he hadn't gone out preaching about directly breaking the law, he may not have faced a prison sentence. He didn't feel the climate problem had reached such a state that yet warranted civil disobedience, and that Tim's punishment should promote to others the government's intolerance of speaking and acting out for political cause.
The shock that came over us as the judge announced Tim's two-year sentence hadn't even worn off when the marshals unexpectedly and immediately took Tim out of the courtroom, leaving no time for goodbyes.
On the steps of the courthouse, emotions erupted as people inside came out to explain what happened to the crowd.
"He's not coming out; they took him away. He's gone for at least two years. He didn't hurt anyone, he hurt the status quo," cried Ashley Anderson, co-founder of Peaceful Uprising, through a bullhorn.
"Our hearts are broken today," said a teary-eyed Henia Belalia, an organizer with Peaceful Uprising. "Consider this the spark that will ignite this movement."
Wanting to show support for Tim and derision for the judge, 30 to 40 people locked themselves together with zip ties in a large circle in the intersection in front of the courthouse. Police refused to arrest them on the courthouse steps, so protesters escalated by obstructing rush hour traffic, including the light rail train.
Said Flora Bernard, "This is our way to stand with Tim, to honor his his sacrifice. We will show that we are unafraid and undeterred by threats from a corrupt justice system, by getting arrested."
In the end, 26 people - 13 men and 13 women, old, young, some with children - were hauled off to the Salt Lake County jail in a bus, one holding a "Bidder 70" sign against the window as it drove off.
As the news of Tim's sentencing reverberates around the country, the discussion has finally started: Where does civil disobedience fit into this movement?
For decades now, the climate movement has failed to force change with petitions, lawsuits, government policies, and other mainstream mechanisms. Lobbying the government has failed, mainly because the climate movement has no political power in Washington, and we'll never be able to buy our way into a livable future with the impenetrable grip the fossil fuel industries hold over our politicians. The economy is flailing; the climate crisis will only compound the suffering if we don't fight to maintain a livable planet.
Climate scientists have said that there is no silver bullet to solving the climate crisis. It is very unlikely that one solution will solve all of the problems we face. In the absence of action by politicians, a growing number of activists now see an opportunity to use Tim's sacrifice to inspire movement leaders to employ a mixture of political, social, and media strategies to transcend the climate movement. Civil disobedience may be the last necessary piece to the puzzle. Perhaps we need to try something new and not be afraid to fail?
A few days after he was sentenced, we heard a report from Tim. In prison, Tim was greeted by a throng of inmates with their fists held in the air, who brought him presents of candy bars—the staple of prison currency. That night in his cell, Tim could see a TV monitor through his door. Although he couldn't hear, he could see the local nightly news report of the protesters in front of the courthouse, the same news report the arrested protesters were watching from their holding pen in a different county jail.
"In these times of a morally bankrupt government that has sold out its principles, this is what patriotism looks like," Tim said in the last few words of his speech in front of the judge before being hauled off to jail. "With countless lives on the line, this is what love looks like, and it will only grow. The choice you are making today is what side are you on."
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I wrote a blog of my own re this event.
I consider this one of the seminal moments of the year in terms of the relationship of the citizen to the state. And what, after all do we have more than that.
All that happens is essentially manifesting and/or changing that relationship. From paying taxes, to what meager civil disobedience is allowed, to our unwilling participation in the wars and various crisis our so called leaders lead us into.
Link to my post. Feedback welecome. http://ideaswithconsequenses.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/the-most-important-story-of-the-week-maybe-this-year/
but let's be serious. Tim's sentence is not going to spark anything. It's received virtually no coverage. People waiting for a revolution in this country about climate change need to wake up. It's never going to happen. We can't get people to change their behaviors on consumption. Getting people to revolt is beyond silly. One of the things hurting the movement is the false expectations so many of us hold. We need to get real and then seek those things that are possible. As it is, we're losing people because their inflated hopes aren't being met.
I am very impressed by Tim DeChristopher ethics. Very rare these days. What I don't like is him being in prison. He doesn't belong there. I hope not to see this again. There is another way to stop fossil fuel. We have to do it. For those of us who can we must start installing solar and wind power. We must contact our representatives for funding this, one neighborhood at a time. Corporations/big oil will never do it. We must do it. Going to prison doesn't seem like a good idea to me. There OTHER ways to fight and always WIN! I hope time flies for Tim and he considers other options. My sympathies go out to his family who can't possibly be happy about this.
Ignore the silly, stupid, mostly anonymous comments. Denial is a cowardly reaction.
Pay attention to these Nobel Laureates recommendations to UN High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability. The Stockholm Memorandum concludes that the planet has entered a new geological age, the Anthropocene. It recommends a suite of urgent and far-reaching actions for decision makers and societies to become active stewards of the planet for future generations. Regarding climate change, they recommend:
Keep global warming below 2 degrees C, implying a peak in global CO2 emissions no later than 2015 and carrying with it a very high risk of serious impacts and the need for major adaptation efforts.
If the finest minds in the world do not convince you, the U.S. Department of Defense February 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) declares that climate change will play a "significant role in shaping the future security environment"- and cause a "…need to adjust to the impacts of climate change on our facilities and military capabilities". The QDR warns that this climate change threat "… may act as an accelerant of instability or conflict, placing a burden to respond on civilian institutions and militaries around the world".
A recent report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies concurs: "Climate change will increase the risks of resource shortages, mass migration, and civil conflict. These could lead to failed states, which threaten global stability and security."