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Google+ for Nonprofits: A Quick Start Guide to Unleashing the Power of Google+ to Promote and Fund Your Nonprofit
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TN Conservative Union Calls for DesJarlais Resignation
By Lucas Johnson, Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The chairman of the Tennessee Conservative Union on Tuesday called for Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais to resign after reports that include the congressman once urged a mistress to terminate a pregnancy.
Chairman Lloyd Daugherty said in a release on Tuesday that DesJarlais' actions have "reached a level of hypocrisy that is simply untenable."
"He has repudiated the beliefs of the Fourth Congressional District, rejected the long held core values of the state of Tennessee, shamed the Republican Party and accomplished something incredibly difficult," Daugherty said. "He has embarrassed the United States Congress."
DesJarlais, who opposes abortion rights, has argued he was using strong language to try to pressure the woman to admit she was not pregnant. The woman was also under DesJarlais' care as a Jasper physician.
The conversation between DesJarlais and the woman took place while he was trying to reconcile with his first wife, Susan. The divorce was finalized in 2001.
"You told me you'd have an abortion, and now we're getting too far along without one," DesJarlais told the woman who is not identified in the transcript. "If we need to go to Atlanta, or whatever, to get this solved and get it over with so we can get on with our lives, then let's do it."
Last week, a second former patient told the Chattanooga Times Free Press she dated DesJarlais in 2000 and that he prescribed drugs for her and they used marijuana together.
"We all make mistakes; but in Congressman DesJarlais, we have a long term pattern of behavior which is totally contrary to the issues he used to be elected Congressman of the Fourth District," Daugherty said. "He ran as a pro-life, pro-family Conservative. He is none of those."
DesJarlais campaign manager Brandon Lewis sought to discredit Daugherty, stating in an email Tuesday that he is "neither genuinely conservative or Republican" and that "liberals are trying ... to make this race about a 14-year-old divorce."
Earlier this week, The Associated Press reported that a national political action committee is buying $180,000 worth of television ads criticizing DesJarlais.
The House Majority PAC's ads began running Monday in the Nashville and Chattanooga markets which reach population centers on both ends of the 4th Congressional District. The group associated with Democratic congressional leaders had previously spent $100,000 on ads in the race.
Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester this week also called for the resignation of DesJarlais, who faces Democrat Eric Stewart on Nov. 6.
Here's the statement from Tennessee Conservative Union:
The most recent revelations about Congressman DesJarlais' activities, which include that he recommended an abortion for one of his mistresses, prescription of illicit drugs for some of his female patients, and most recent, his use of marijuana with a second mistress has reached a level of hypocrisy that is simply untenable.
"As Tennessee's oldest and largest conservative organization, we are today calling for the resignation of Congressman DesJarlais", announced long-time Tennessee Conservative Union Chairman Lloyd Daugherty. "He has repudiated the beliefs of the Fourth Congressional District, rejected the long held core values of the state of Tennessee, shamed the Republican Party and accomplished something incredibly difficult. He has embarrassed the United States Congress".
Daugherty continued, "Some partisans will say that if he was a liberal there would not be the outrage in the media. That is true. However, we Conservatives must hold ourselves and those who label themselves as Conservatives, like DesJarlais, to a higher standard and hold them accountable for their actions. We all make mistakes; but in Congressman DesJarlais, we have a long term pattern of behavior which is totally contrary to the issues he used to be elected as Congressman of the Fourth District. He ran as a pro-life, pro-family Conservative. He is none of those."
Republicans eating their own is just a recipe for putting the gavel back into the hands of radical Nancy Pelosi and maintaining Harry Reid as Senate Majority leader. They never seem to learn how not to just give away power and influence to the Democrats.
A vote against DesJarlais is just another vote FOR Nancy Pelosi.
If you want to call for his resignation after the win then by all means do so or else take him out in the next primary but giving power to the uber-left in the form of control of the U.S House and Senate is unacceptable.
Yeah, Jimmy. Vote for ANY Republican no matter what he/she does. Have you ever thought that that might be why Congress is so bad? They know people like you will never hold them accountable. So much for personal responsibility.

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The GOP's Attempted Electoral Sabotage
The Republican Party wants to use electoral strategy to thwart Democratic presidential candidates.
We do not live in a direct democracy. Our Senate is utterly disproportional, assigning two seats to each state regardless of the states' populations. The use (and abuse) of the filibuster means that even the least controversial measures now require a 60-vote supermajority to pass. And the nature of the Electoral College itself is undemocratic, since it's possible a presidential candidate could get a majority of the popular vote but still lose.
Some of those imbalances make sense, at least in theory and when they are not manipulated. But some Republican officials want to take the theme further, using it as an electoral strategy to thwart Democratic presidential candidates.
[See a collection of political cartoons on Congress.]
A handful of states—unsurprisingly, battleground states controlled by the GOP at the state level but captured by President Obama in the presidential races—are considering changing the way they allocate electoral votes, basing the outcome not on the popular vote across the state, but those within each congressional district. The winner-take-all system almost all states now have is surely not entirely fair, since someone who got 49.9 percent of the vote could walk away with no electoral votes. But assigning electors by congressional district is even less fair, since it would typically diminish the power of voters in big cities (which tend to go Democratic). In Pennsylvania, for example—a commonwealth Obama won by five points—the new scheme would have assigned Republican Mitt Romney 18 electoral votes, and Obama only five.
[Read the U.S. News Debate: Should the United States Get Rid of the Electoral College?]
The proposals, if adopted, could secure the GOP the presidency in the next election, maybe even a couple more beyond that. But it masks a bigger demographic problem the GOP is having. One of the reasons Romney lost is that he failed to perform well among women (especially single women), African-Americans, and Latinos. There's only so long the party can ignore the changing demographics of the country. Leading Republicans accused Obama of being "partisan" in his inaugural address. That may just be defensive rhetoric—it better be. Because if the GOP really believes including women, Latinos, and gay and lesbians in the policy dialogue is partisan, they will never win another presidential election.
Unless, of course, they rig the system to dilute the votes of the coming majorities.


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Muskogee police Lt. Bobby Lee said officers arrested a man they believe was responsible for Wednesday's armed robbery of a gas station.
Lee said Willie Deon Washington, 20, was arrested early Thursday on a complaint of suspicion of armed robbery with a gun. Police believe two other subjects were possibly involved in the robbery as well, but no other arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon.
Washington allegedly robbed the Pop-N-Go gas station at 609 S. Junction St. about 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Ferris Quite Upset with Fellow Council Members
Although Councilmen David Depretis and John Conley were absent from Tuesday night's Baldwin Borough meeting, there were still enough of their fellow council members present to approve of the firing of an unnamed borough employee.
The Baldwin Council voted, 4-1—Councilman John Ferris had the only "no" vote—to approve of the termination, but Councilman Ed Moeller explained after the meeting that his "yes" vote was merely to authorize borough Manager John Barrett to act on the termination if Barrett believed that there was just cause to do so.
Shortly after that vote was taken, Ferris got out of his seat and headed for the exit door—but not before uttering a few parting words. Ferris called the council "despicable" on his way out and then finished with "Harold, I'll see you in court." It was not clear whom Ferris was talking to.
After the meeting, borough solicitor Stanley B. Lederman refused to identify the fired employee or what the cause of his or her termination was. Lederman would also not identify what position(s) that the fired employee held.
Outstanding Traffic Service Award Given to Baldwin Police
AAA recently awarded a 2012 Community Traffic Safety Platinum Award to the Baldwin Borough Police Department, Baldwin police Chief Michael Scott informed the borough council on Tuesday night.
The award recognizes the Baldwin police for "outstanding service (and) dedication and the significant impact made by improving the quality of life through traffic safety programming."
Borough Holiday Event
Moeller's request to have the Baldwin Municipal Complex along Churchview Avenue serve as the host for a community holiday event on Dec. 5 was approved by the council, 4-0. (Ferris had left the borough meeting by then.)
The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—free to the public—and will feature Christmas carolers, a deejay, crafters, hot chocolate, coffee, other treats, face-painting, a visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of the borough Christmas tree.
The Baldwin Kiwanis Club is the event's sponsor.
Zoning Hearing Board Members Sought
As expected, the Baldwin Council approved advertising for two additional members to join the borough's Zoning Hearing Board, which currently has a three-person membership.
The advertising motion passed, 4-0. (Ferris had left the borough meeting by then.)
The idea is to ultimately increase the Zoning Hearing Board membership to five seats. Barrett is recommending the increase, saying that it is often hard to establish a legal quorum of three board members for zoning hearings.
Borough management is now accepting résumés for the vacancies. For more information, call 412-882-9600
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By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices erased losses on Thursday, pushing yields up, after a surprisingly strong sale of 30-year bonds.
The Treasury Department sold $16 billion in 30-year bonds at a yield of 2.82%, a lower yield than expected. Read: Bond recover after 30-year auction.
But before the auction, most maturities had lost ground, reversing some of the prior session's steep gains, as bond investors reconsidered the likelihood of the economy being sent back into recession just because voters chose to keep the balance of power in Washington.
Analysts have noted that volatility is expected to increase since the election has now passed. Auctions may just be a technical influence on the market, as they make traders take short-term positions that have nothing to do with a longer-term view on the economy or interest rates. See recent Treasury auction results.
So some investors are looking at the market move since the election results as an opportunity to reassess.
Greek austerity passes, but at a cost
The Greek Parliament has passed a key austerity package but the ultra-slim majority suggests that Prime Minister Samaras's coalition is in danger.
About the election, "in some ways, things have changed and in other ways, they haven't changed at all," said Dan Heckman, senior fixed-income strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
"The fiscal cliff risk has been out there for a while and it didn't matter who was going to be in the White House and Congress — they were all going to have to come together and deal with the issue."
Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after President Barack Obama won re-election and Congress remained divided, with Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans controlling the House of Representatives. Benchmark indexes fell more on Thursday, which analysts attributed to worries about Greece. Read: Stocks erase gains on Greek concerns.
But the election results probably shouldn't have been a surprise given that polls had been pointing to a victory for Obama. And, that Greece is having trouble meeting agreements to receive aid shouldn't be surprising either. Read: Bond yields drop most since June on cliff fears.
So, where do bond yields go from here in the most likely scenario of Congress and the White House agreeing on some changes in tax and spending policy to avoid going off the fiscal cliff?
"While the market appeared to have ramped up its fear of the fiscal cliff due to the fact the make-up of government (and the major players) were the same as in the summer of 2011 when the previous negotiations failed, our conclusion was a guarded increase in optimism that the cliff would be averted," said Bill O'Donnell, head of Treasury strategy at RBS Securities.
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Maybe the white flag late Wednesday was House Speaker John Boehner's willingness to raise revenue under certain conditions — something many Republicans have staunchly opposed in recent years. Read wsj.com: Focus shifts to fiscal cliff.
"It appeared to us that he was definitely willing to 'play ball,'" O'Donnell wrote in a note. "Our odds of going over the fiscal cliff have thus decreased from around 40% pre-election to closer to 20-25%, and personally I'd be a bit more confident than that."
Strategists at CRT Capital Group suggested that maybe, just maybe, lawmakers will want to do something positive for the country — or at least maybe the election left a few more officials thinking that way instead of sticking to extreme ideologies.


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Getting after the Woodville Lady Eagles on the defensive end, the Bridge City Lady Cardinals picked up a nice 31-29 road win at Eagles Gym Tuesday night.
The Lady Cardinals (4-2) have won four out of their last five games.
Woodville led 8-5 at the end of the first period but BC tied it at 18-18 at the half. The Lady Cardinals led 23-20 going to the fourth period and held on for the victory.
Freshman guard Bailee Bacon led the Lady Cardinals with 13 points.
Alexus Henry filtered in nine points while Caylin Choate had six. Choate was a "terror" on the defensive end, collecting 12 steals. Harleigh Myers led BC with eight rebounds while Ashlyn Ellison added six.
The Lady Cardinals stormed to a second-place finish at the Warren Tournament last Saturday.
The Lady Cardinals advanced to the title game where they fell to Evadale.
Bridge City defeated Warren 43-32 with scoring 14 and pulling down 10 rebounds, Kasey Frederick and Myers both scored 8.
The Lady Cardinals also downed District 21-3A rival Silsbee 41-31 with Henry scoring 13. Choate and Myers added eight points apiece. Choate also had seven assists.
BC also defeated Kountze 58-27 with Bacon scoring 23 points with 15 of them from the three-point line. Henry scored 15 and had 12 rebounds while Myers scored 11 points and had 8 rebounds. Frederick had 9 rebounds.
The Lady Cardinals return to action Friday when they travel to Hardin with a 4:30 p.m. varsity start.


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Understanding Modern Money: The Key to Full Employment and Price Stability
Edward Elgar, 1998 - Business & Economics - 198 pages
Randy Wray s book offers a fresh perspective on the issues of price inflation and employment in the macroeconomy. While consistent with earlier post Keynesian and institutionalist approaches, he nevertheless brings some new ideas to the debate. His is the sort of book that leads the reader to stop frequently to sketch out a concept or to digest some new application or theory. It is a very enjoyable read . . . Randy Wray s book is fascinating, and it already has me rethinking the post Keynesian portion of my intermediate macro class. The arguments are very powerful and well integrated and the support he provides for twintopt [money viewed as that which is necessary to pay taxes ] and ELR varies from theoretical to historical. I highly recommend it. John T. Harvey, Review of Social Economy In this important book, Wray accomplishes a difficult task indeed, managing to offer both a critique of key mainstream macroeconomic views and a plausible alternative. Teodoro Dario Togati, The Economic Journal In this important book, Randall Wray argues that federal governments should act as employer of last resort . . . Wray s book clears up many misunderstandings about ELR. It presents an excellent case for its desirability and its feasibility. Marc Lavoie, Eastern Economic Journal In Understanding Modern Money, L. Randall Wray lays out a thoughtful and compelling case for a paradigm shift among economists, policymakers, and the general public. Specifically, he explains why the way in which modern economies operate forces policy makers to choose between lower rates of unemployment or higher rates of inflation and why a third alternative exists . . . Wray s work is highly recommended. Shaw J. Gebhardt, Oeconomicus This is a stimulating academic text. Economic Outlook and Business Review An highly original and well-constructed volume which promotes an innovative policy approach to achieve full employment together with price stability. Aslib Book Guide A fine and strikingly imaginative reappraisal of modern monetary theory that recovers some of its subject s long neglected political aspects by creatively reinterpreting Keynes and other older theorists. Thomas Ferguson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, US This is the best kind of book one that coaxes you to see the world in a new light. Old assumptions and prejudices melt away and you find yourself thinking differently, (and more hopefully), about vitally important but troublesome issues of economic and social policy. Philip Harvey, Rutgers University of Law, US In this innovative new work, Randy Wray has convinced at least one reader that full employment and price stability are fully compatible goals in today's world. . . . Pivoting on his fresh rereading of the history and nature of money, Wray generates insight after insight, and will change forever the way in which we think about key macroeconomic variables and relationships. John Adams, Northeastern University, US An important book, one that should begin a new discussion of full employment and price stability. (Wray) shows that the basic presumptions of mainstream macroeconomics were and are flawed. . . . Both the analysis and the policy proposals in this book deserve wide dissemination. It is time for a new approach to these questions, and this book opens the door to new ways of thinking. Ed Nell, New School for Social Research, New York, US An excellent text containing a challenging new perspective on the role of money and the role of government. It is a very creative analysis with a new perspective which challenges the basics of conventional thinking. . . . [Wray ] clearly shows how conventional wisdoms misunderstand the basic role of money in a capitalistic society. John Groenewegen, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Extremely well written and persuasively argued. . . . turns economics from a dismal science into a positive science, capable of clear policy recommendations that cut the gordia
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A Eugene charter school that ran into financial and academic problems will close at the end of the school year.
The HomeSource Family Charter School agreed to drop its appeal of the Bethel School District's decision to revoke its charter.
The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/WmZSev ) the charter school serves about 200 students with individualized learning programs. Before it was a charter school HomeSource provided instructional support to home-school families.
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The retail showroom in Burlingame offers the largest retail selection of double-basses on the west coast, ranging from student plywood basses to professional level instruments. Additionally, the rear workroom allows work to be done on site by visiting doublebass luthiers Allan Droyan and Michael Olivola. For more information about the instruments available and the services that we offer, please see the "
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Hannah and I are in the first stages of splitting the web site in two.
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Famed doublebass repairman Michael Olivola will be in the shop betweenApril 5-12. Michael's specialities are small repairs and setups, along with larger jobs, such as neck resets. To schedule an appointment, call Michael at (505) 227-3513.
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Allan Droyan is a legendary doublebass luthier who will be returning to the San Francisco bay area for a repair and setup residency in my shop one week out of every month. Having studied instrument making in Cremona, Italy 1970-72, he apprenticed as a repairman with San Mateo, CA repairman Boyd Poulson 1972-74. In 1974, Allan accepted all of Boyd Poulson's doublebass clientele and opened his shop in San Francisco. The String Bass shop was a San Francisco institution for 27 years until Allan moved a 5 hours' drive north to Fort Bragg to concentrate on major doublebass repairs and restorations. These monthly repair residencies will satisfy some of the demand for his smaller repairs and setups. More complex repairs and restorations performed by Allan can be dropped off and then delivered on completion here at the Burlingame shop three weeks later. You may contact Allan in advance by calling
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1963 Pollman 7/8 carved back 5 string. See listing on "
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ca. 1880 Mirecourt 3/4 flatback, see listing on the "Older European Basses" page.
ust out of Mike Olivola's repair workshop with a new neck is a ca. 1960s J.H. Hammig (Hofner) 3/4 carved back. The longer string length, greater overstand, and increased neck angle give this bass a very strong and complex arco voice at a very affordable price. For a full set of photos and a complete description, please see the "
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1930s German 7/8, 1930 John Juzek 3/4 carved back.
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Koenig & Meyer doublebass stands
I now have a good supply of Koenig & Meyer doublebass stands. These stands are strong, stable, and fold up into a small package. I take one to every performance, jam session, or festival. For me, not having one when playing bass outside my home is like getting in a car without fastening the seat belt. These stands keep the edges of your bass nice and clean and safe from having the neck or scroll stepped on in tight quarters at a music job.
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Chase Connor had a scholarship offer in hand, ready to continue playing the game he loved at Radford. The Shady Spring High School basketball star, who averaged 27 points and 6.4 assists per game for the Tigers as a senior, was ready to step in right away and be a major contributor for the Highlanders and continue what had been a highlight-filled career on the hardwood.
But Connor always believed he could do more. He loved the coaches, the campus and nearly everything about Radford, but he kept wondering if he was selling himself short by not trying to compete at the highest level possible. The Big South Conference was great, but it wasn't the ACC, Big East or Big 12.
So when West Virginia University assistant coach Larry Harrison called with an offer last April to make Connor a preferred walk-on with the Mountaineers, the first-team Class AAA all-stater quickly said yes.
With that, the debate began. Many questioned why Connor would waste his talents sitting on the bench and perhaps playing a few minutes at mop-up time — the fate of many walk-ons at major Division I programs. Few would ever get to see the picture-perfect jumper that led to Connor's 35 points in a near upset of state finalist Woodrow Wilson in a Class AAA sectional game last winter.
But Connor didn't listen. Instead, he went to work proving the doubters wrong. He admits that his first couple of weeks in Morgantown, training under basketball strength and conditioning guru Andy Kettler, were "awful." The speed of the game and the expectations in the weight room were at a level he had never experienced, but he never questioned the decision to become a Mountaineer.
Slowly, his body, and his mind began to adjust to life as a Division I athlete, and meeting the demands of Kettler, WVU head coach Bob Huggins and the rest of the staff became easier.
"Once I realized that, no matter what, I had to wake up and come do it every day, it got easier," said Connor on Wednesday, before a practice in preparation for Friday's season opener against Mount Saint Mary's at 8 p.m. in Morgantown. "Once you get in the right mindset, you get mentally strong. Then it becomes a lot easier and it's not as much of an annoyance."
With a better understanding of his duties and how to perform them, Connor set out to prove that he belonged on the floor with the other Mountaineers, many of whom had been recruited by basketball powers all around the country. He knew he'd have to do something special to catch the coaches' attention as a walk-on, so he gave maximum effort at every practice
Apparently the coaches noticed.
During Monday's 89-70 exhibition win over Fairmont State, Connor got on the floor not in mop-up time with the lead well in hand, but instead just 7 minutes into the game with the score 11-9 in favor of the Mountaineers.
"The adrenaline was pumping pretty crazy," said Connor of his first time playing in front of the fans at the WVU Coliseum. "I was a little nervous when (Huggins) told me to get in, but once I got in I felt fine. It was just playing basketball like it always has been."
While other walk-ons saw limited action — Tyrone Hughes played 2 minutes at the end of the game and Greenbrier East High School graduate Richard Romeo, in his second season as a WVU walk-on, saw only 1 minute — Connor was on the floor for 18 minutes, actually seeing more time than scholarship freshman Brandon Watkins. He scored three points, dished out an assist and grabbed a rebound.
"I didn't think I'd get to play that much," Connor admitted. "But when he called my name, I went out there and did what I could.
"I only went 1-for-5 (all from behind the 3-point line) and I could have shot a little better. But for the first time, I think I did OK."
Connor's Shady Spring family was certainly impressed. His dad, Chuck, was in attendance at the game, and Chase said he received congratulatory text messages from former teammates, coaches and friends back in Raleigh County, many of whom watched on ROOT Sports as Connor made his WVU debut.
"They've been texting me and stuff telling me how proud they are," he said. "They're really excited to see me on TV."
Connor said his time on the floor could have increased because of a shin injury that kept sophomore guard Terry Henderson on the bench against the Falcons. Henderson is expected to be back by Friday, but Connor said he's still expecting to be in the mix if he continues to put in the hard work and improve his game.
"It definitely gives you a bigger urge to fight for a position and put in more work," he said of the minutes against FSU. "It requires a lot of hard work.
"I just have to play smart and do what I can do. I can't try to do too much. I have to know the plays and play defense. They don't want me to do the things I can't do. I just have to do the things I can do, and I should be in the mix."
"I think Chase is going to play all year," affirmed Huggins. "I don't think that playing Chase in the first half is going to be anything out of the ordinary. He's a guy they've got to guard, and he passes the ball fairly well.
"He's like the rest of them. He's got to get better defensively and rebound better. But that's all of them. Chase is very much in our rotation."
Connor believes this year's Mountaineer team can far exceed the 13-19 record that the 2012-13 version amassed in its first as a Big 12 member. He said his teammates, who were on last year's squad, have told him the chemistry is much better this year and everybody acts like they want to be there. Even Huggins' attitude, they tell him, is completely different.
"We've come a long way since the first day of practice," Connor said. "Our team chemistry is going well, and we're starting to play together and understand each other. So I think we can be a lot better if we pay attention and do the right things."
Connor hopes he can play a significant role in that turnaround, but as the season begins, he's taking a team-first approach.
"Anytime (Coach Huggins) calls my name, I just want to come in and do the best I can for the team," said the 6-foot-1, 190-pound freshman. "I want to contribute in any way possible, whether it's setting a pick, making a shot or playing defense. Whatever he needs me to do, I'm going to come in and do it."
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Australia has delivered one great and powerful voice to our shores: ALFIO - The Voice from Oz, who will be performing in concert at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 PM. ALFIO will take music lovers on a sentimental journey performing American classics, pop standards, love songs, Italian favorites and some originals. For tickets: Box Office: (877) 840-0457 web: tarrytownmusichall.org
ALFIO has one of the great voices in contemporary music today. With his old-world charm and his confident swagger, ALFIO offers a refreshingly cool and modern throwback to the legendary singers to which he is often compared. As he continues his travels reaching the shores of almost every continent, his Italian heritage never strays from his heart or his music. Dividing his time touring between Australia, America and overseas, he is rapidly gaining fans all over the world, becoming renowned for his powerful vocals and mesmerizing live shows.
While studying voice in Parma, Italy, ALFIO was on the road to becoming a tenor, but the constraints of that particular musical track clashed with his strong desire to sing contemporary and classic songs while still being able to compose his own music. As a result, ALFIO strayed slightly from becoming a tenor to become what he jokingly calls a "nine-and-a-halfer." But when it comes to ALFIO's deep commitment to his art and the passionate performances which that commitment evokes, he is a solid ten. As "The Voice from Oz," ALFIO carries a depth and sincerity in his music that might not have been as fully developed had he chosen a path that took him even slightly away from his own calling.
When ALFIO sings, he delivers songs with strength and passion that all are reminded of Italian singers like legend Mario Lanza and Andrea Bocelli. His voice glides effortlessly from pianissimo to forte, all the while maintaining complete control of each note. Captivating his live audiences with equal parts music journey, extraordinary vocals and comedic banter, ALFIO effortlessly brings all generations of music lovers together in one audience; and regardless of what language he sings in, all flow as one.
As an accomplished songwriter, musician and composer, the Sydney-native is receiving critical acclaim with his own penned songs such as "Il Nostro Sogno", a song about the wish for world peace which has been recorded and released by other artists around the world. This hit single pushed his debut album on Warner Music to Top 10 and Gold status in Australia and launched an international career. "Voce Pura" is his loving tribute to Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, which was written after a wonderful dinner they had together in Sydney and sent to Pavarotti right before his death. Additionally, on September 11, 2011, ALFIO released "The Power of ONE: 9/11 Unity and Hope", a music tribute he composed and produced in remembrance of the 10th Anniversary. New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg was so moved by this tribute that "The Power of ONE" will be a permanent installation in the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Whether sitting solo at the piano, backed by a band or an orchestra, or singing a cappella, ALFIO believes in connecting with his audience. One of his most appealing qualities in both his music and his life is his ability to entwine generations. His music and live show is a testament to that and speaks to the sentiment for all generations to move forward while not forgetting to appreciate the classics.
ALFIO is currently in the studio putting finishing touches on his highly-anticipated new album, AFTER LOVE, which will be released later this year. This album will include several original songs by ALFIO including title track "After Love," and will also include some beautiful classics in English and Italian such as "Time Alone Will Tell", "No More" and Italian megahit "Perdere L'Amore".
What his fans say: "His voice is incredible...he's going to be around for a very long time." (singer Jerry Vale) "ALFIO is one of the greatest singers in the world." (Joey Reynolds – WOR Radio). "Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Vic Damone, Al Martino...all the Italian singers who made music so beautiful...and ALFIO is continuing that legacy." (Australia's #1 radio host Alan Jones). "Great voice and set of lungs. Man, he's got the whole package." (entertainer Joe Piscopo). "His voice gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. I can listen to him for hours." (The Amazing Kreskin).
"ALFIO has the ability to entwine generations to appreciate the classics, regardless of age. A young man himself and well able to impress all ages, the English and Italian languages flow as one," wrote the New Zealand Times. ALFIO's show is sure to please all your senses—an evening filled with beautiful songs, great music and a night to remember…you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing along.
Saturday, September 14, 2013 8:00 PM.
Tickets : Premium: $45.00 / Orchestra: $35 / Balcony: $25
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY
web: http://tarrytownmusichall.org
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REPORT Page 9-2
Report is the official publication of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association. Officers are: Eric Sanders, president; Wally Duthie, vice president; Terry Durkin, secretary; and Charles Gerdes, treasurer. Other Board members are: Al Diamond and Walter Hayward. Send communications to; 7861 Normal, La Mesa, Cal.
Terry Durkin's Fairmont S-2 No. 5 ran November 17 from Escondido Junction to Escondido and return. Roadmaster 0. D. Hoge accompanied the group in his own section car. Aboard the special were Jack Stodelle, Ted Haas, Jeff Millquist, Wally Duthie, Eric Sanders and Durkin.
John D. Barriger hosted the annual Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Co. luncheon at the El Cortez on November 30. Present were industrialists, civic officials, railroad representatives, railfans, and wives. Most of those present were friends of Mr. Barriger. The host stated that retirement was near and that the 1964 luncheon would be his last official event in the city.
California Southern Railway Library has placed a portion of the Richard V. Dodge collection in the safety deposit section of the San Diego Trust & Savings Bank.
The above items will be expanded and a report from Tom Matson carried in the next Report.
-The Railroad and the Balance of Nature
Have you ever thought that the railroad does affect the Balance of Nature? Read on, class:
Humans, of course, will get in front of trains, usually with disastrous results to themselves, but it is our purpose to write about the supposedly lower classes of Fauna, and a little about the AVES.
Wild life seems to be attracted to the railroad tracks, living dangerously as the trains come along, and many not making it across in time. Birds get caught in the "slip stream" of the locomotive and POW! For a while in the late summer many large white owls (probably the spring crop) would dive at the headlight, sometimes not swerving off in time, scratching one owl and leaving a large spot on the front window. The ones who did, escape are much wiser now and content themselves by sitting on the telegraph poles and glaring right back at us.
At Gypsum, on the Third District in the Santa Ana Canyon, when the hills get dry, a lot of deer come down to drink from the river or the zanja which runs along the tracks and so on to Orange County for irrigation. At night they will stand in the middle of the track transfixed by the headlight, but if we get it turned off the spell is broken and they will spring away safe.
One year there were many 'possums, but we eliminated so many of the slow moving critters there have been very few since.
Skunks are fearless, even with locomotives, and the last thing I have seen of a number has been one in the middle of the track assuming "the position." They may go, but are not forgotten, as the fragrant memory lingers on, and on.
This has been a good rabbit year and they seem to love to pour across the tracks in front of the train at night. I like to think of them as spry enough to spring free before we hit them; we will never know, however, as the scavengers of the night clean the track of all but the largest animals we hit before our return trip.
A vignette we caught "in the glare of the headlight" one night when we were making a cool ninety near Las Flores was a cottontail hopping along the track with an owl in pursuit. Just before we would have hit the now closely embraced pair the owl, with rabbit, took off into the wild black yonder. The rabbit was a philosopher, tho, as the fireman and I were sure we heard him say as he was borne aloft, "Oh, well; hare today, gone tomorrow."
George J. Oliver
Santa Fe San Diegan Train No. 77 northbound Thursday, December 5, struck an auto stuck on the tracks near a cross road at Stuart Farms. A few moments later as it ground to a halt one mile north of the accident scene the three locomotive units were derailed and 180 feet of track was torn up. The train's seven passenger coaches and one baggage car remained on the tracks. No one was injured. A repair train came down from Los Angeles. Temporary track was laid and service was resumed. About 24 hours later the locomotive units were rerailed by a crane and main line was repaired.


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The One Must-See Exhibit at IBS
Find propane-fueled home appliances and energy-efficient heating equipment for your next project at the American Natural Gas and Propane Industries Exhibit.
The International Builders' Show is the year's best opportunity for builders to meet personally with suppliers and check out all of the latest technologies and design trends in person. And with the three-day show (Jan. 2224 in Las Vegas) sure to pass by in a flash, there's one exhibit builders must see: the American Natural Gas and Propane Industries Exhibit, at Booth C2614.
This year, the booth sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council hosts a top-notch collection of product manufacturers showcasing the latest in high-performance, high-efficiency, and "wow"-inducing propane-fueled products. Further, booth visitors can register to win one of three Generac LP3250 portable generators or a Fire Magic Aurora A540 gas grill.
Builders looking for the latest innovative energy solutions will also be able to learn more about the applications that make up the Propane Energy Pod. It's a model for new-home construction that merges five applications of propane space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and fireplaces into an integrated, whole-home energy package. The exhibit will tell the real-world success stories of builders integrating Pod principles into their projects and getting the energy performance to prove it.
Here's a roundup of just a few of the products you can check out in person at the exhibit.
Visitors to the American Natural Gas and Propane Industries Exhibit at Booth C2614 can register to win a Fire Magic Aurora A540 gas grill.
- Grill aficionados who stop by the exhibit to win a Fire Magic grill can stay to take home some new ideas for designing outdoor kitchens. RH Peterson, manufacturer of Fire Magic grills and other propane-fueled fireplace and outdoor grill products, will be displaying an outdoor kitchen with several propane-fueled grills, a beverage center, a built-in refrigerator, and a power side burner. Adding outdoor rooms and landscaping to their projects can create significant additional revenue for builders, says Tod Corrin, senior vice president of RH Peterson. "It's a win-win situation, because the new home buyer can wrap that into their mortgage if they buy that at the time that they're buying their home." The company's products will also be on display at The New American Home 2013, which attendees can tour during the show via free shuttle buses (ticket required) from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
FiveStar ranges are made in the United StatesCleveland, Tenn., to be exactjust like the propane that fuels them.
- FiveStar, division of Brown Stove Works and manufacturer of high-end professional-style gas cooking appliances, will display its 48-inch, double-oven, dual-fuel range. The range includes six burners on the cooktop and a griddle-grill area with a reversible preseasoned cast-iron plate. For builders working with propane, the manufacturer will factory-set the ranges for propane so pros can avoid a field conversion when they install the range.
A Copper Sculptures lantern graces a home in the Dallas area.
- Copper Sculptures and Legendary Lighting specialize in copper gas lanterns, available in propane or natural gas and with electronic ignition, which allows homeowners to switch the lanterns on and off like an electric light. They'll be showing new designs that complement homes with modern architectural aesthetics, says Kathy Shook, owner of both companies. "They give the builder a signature look to their particular home, project, or development because they are so unique," she says. "We'll be glad to speak to builders about different design options and applications."
The NPE Navien Premium condensing gas tankless water heater.
- Navien America's newly launched NPE Premium condensing tankless water heater is field-convertible to operate with propane or natural gas and has a unique feature: it can be used with 1/2-inch gas lines, instead of 3/4-inch, so that homeowners switching out their water heater may not need to change their gas lines. The 95 percent efficient water heater includes a built-in buffer tank with a recirculating pump to eliminate the "cold water sandwich" effect: the burst of cold water that can come before the hot water kicks in when a tankless water heater cycles on and off.
Yanmar's CP10WN micro-CHP unit.
- Builders will have an opportunity to see Yanmar America's new 5-kilowatt micro-CHP (combined heat and power) unit in person. CHP systems use a propane or natural gas generator to create electricity that powers the home while also producing thermal heat to warm the home or create hot water. The 5-kilowatt CP5WN, ideal for homes between 2,500 and 8,000 square feet, joins the company's existing 10-kilowatt CP10WN unit. To learn more about the technology, check out One Piece of Equipment That Can Demolish Electric Bills or visit the Propane Training Academy to find Impact of Combined Heat and Power Systems in Residential and Commercial Buildings, available in on-demand webinar or print-ready PDF.)


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The following story was provided by St. David's Nursery School.
Students in the 3 and 4-year-old preschool classes at St. David's Nursery School are learning all about sharing as they embarked on the St. David's tradition of making a special Group Soup with their classmates in celebration of Thanksgiving.
Each student was asked to bring a specific ingredient for the Group Soup and gathered to celebrate the varieties of foods for the season. From corn to beans, tomatoes to potatoes, all of the children contributed and participated in the making of this tasty, warm soup. The children also
sang songs including sign language showing appreciation and thanks for the gifts of food.
Each child enjoyed the experience and saw that when they come together and give a little, they can have a lot of fun.
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Last month's column, "Using Energy Healing to Let Go of the Past," focused on how 'stuck' negative thoughts and emotions– often arising from early childhood– keep us from achieving our goals as adults.
Spring's seasonal energy of vitality and renewal is all around us as the buds come forth on the trees! According to Oriental medicine, the spring season represents new growth. In order to make way for this life-giving and revitalizing energy, it is important to prepare the soil. Therefore, it makes sense to prepare for this powerfully fertile season by cleaning out 'emotional clutter.' We awaken with a sense of purpose as the spring cleaning ritual begins this week in preparation for the Passover and Easter Holidays, which often focuses on the home.
As a working mom, RN, Holistic Health Coach and Energy Healer, I want to share with you my springtime Passover revelation, in which the ah-ha took place– not at Mount Sinai, but in Rye, NY– while spring-cleaning my home in preparation for the holiday. The idea behind Passover is that the Israelites escaped from bondage in Egypt, where the Pharaoh kept the Jewish people enslaved.
The connection to the Emotional Freedom Technique, a wonderful energy healing technique that I use in my practice, became apparent to me, because many of us are still enslaved in some way in our own lives.
The metaphysical meaning of Passover to me, whether you are Jewish or Christian, is to recognize the 'chains' that are keeping you captive this spring season. Now you can use EFT to let it go for good.
With EFT, it is possible to release yourself from captivity on any and all levels. Whether the chain is physical, psychological or spiritual, there is always an emotional component to an issue. This empowering tool is recommended to try on everything!
I used EFT on myself to release my phobia of speaking in front of a large crowd. I had just accepted a position to speak at an empowerment conference for a large group of women. Just thinking about the talk, brought up physical symptoms: extreme anxiety, sweaty hands, dry mouth, tight throat, and a racing heart beat. All before I was even up on the podium! I remembered reading an EFT article written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, and I was determined to be free of this phobia!
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of energy medicine or energy psychology. It has been called "acupressure for the emotions." By tapping energy points on the surface of the skin while focusing the mind on specific psychological problems or goals, the blocked energy flow is cleared along with the 'stuck' emotion or belief causing the problem.
I committed to using EFT 3 times daily for the month to shift my beliefs and fears of public speaking. I am happy to tell you that I no longer have this fear. Public speaking in front of large or small groups has become a joy.
Since this is a common fear, this will be the EFT example to assist in your understanding this tool. However, feel free to substitute any issue that you want to clear. For first timers, it's best to start with a simple problem. Please recognize that long-standing issues might require professional assistance with an integrative health professional trained in Energy Psychology tools.
EFT Basic Recipe
- On a scale of 1-10, rate the degree this symptom interferes with your life, with 10 being the worst and 1 being no effect at all.
- The Set-up phrase: Repeat the following 3 times– "Even though I have this (State Problem-Fear of Public Speaking in front of large groups), I deeply and completely accept myself."
- As this phrase is recited 3 times, tap on a point on the side of the hand, between the pinkie finger and the wrist appropriately called the Karate Chop point!
- Then you can use reminder phrases, like the following: "This fear, this fear of public speaking, this fear etc." As you state each reminder phrase for each point, tap 7 times on each of the following points: EB=Beginning of eyebrows, SE=side of eye, UE=under eye, UN=under nose, Ch=chin, CB=collar bone, UA=under the arm, WP=wrist pulse point, KC=Karate chop point, TH=top of head.
- After tapping the top of the head, it is important to take a deep breath, which allows the releasing of 'stuck' energy.
- Re-rate your feelings about the issue to see if there was some change in your belief, emotion, physical discomfort. I had to go through this cycle 3 times daily for a few weeks to reduce my rating from greater than 10 to 1. However, I was motivated and committed to change.
- Repeat the cycles as often as needed for you to move the rating down to a 1 or 0.
The whole process took me about 3 weeks. I also added an advanced idea, which was to not only release the fear, but to also shift into what I wanted to create as my Big Vision. My big vision, for which I created a phrase repeated as an affirmation and tapped 7 times on each of the above points, went something like this:
"I envision myself confidently facilitating two workshops with the union group in which they will learn EFT, have fun, meet new people, and ask me to come back again, and I deeply and completely love and accept myself."
Now that you know how to release the things that no longer serve you, please stay tuned to next month's column, where you will learn how to create your BIG PICTURE or VISION for living the life you want.


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Starting the year off with some romance ... a beautiful Greek wedding held in Los Angeles.
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"Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching", Washington DC
Saturday, July 26, 2014
9 a.m. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle will host the event "Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching" featuring Kevin Appleby, Director of Migration Policy and Public Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. St. Matthew's Cathedral, North Conference Room 1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact Krista Cox.
Screening of "The Strangers", Neptune Beach, FL
Saturday, July 26, 2014
6:30 p.m. The Neptune Baptist Church will host a screening of The Stranger. 407 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL. For more information, please contact Travis Trice, 904-476-4993 or click here.
Training Event "Citizenship Assistance Workshop", Riverside CA
Saturday, July 26, 2014
9 a.m. The New Americans Campaign will host a training event, "Citizenship Assistance Workshop." 2060 University Ave, Riverside, CA. The offered services will include pro-bono legal consultations, citizenship application assistance (Form N-400) and fee waiver assistance (Form I-912). For more information, please contact Nereida Vazquez, (951) 907-9212.
Panel Discussion" Children and the Crisis at the Border" from Bipartisan Policy Center, DC
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
10 a.m. Bipartisan Policy Center's Immigration Task Force will host a discussion on the current child immigration crisis named Children and the Crisis at the Border. 529 14th Street, NW 13th Floor, the Holeman Lounge, Washington DC 20045. To register, please click here. You can also join the discussion on Twitter - @BPC_Bipartisan #BPClive.


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It may be the end of our calendar year, but for the Mayans', tomorrow is the last day on their calendar...period.
A lot has been written about the effort to attract more women and people of color to what's known as the "STEM" fields - science, technology, engineering, and math. Leaders in all of those fields have spoken of the need to have a future workforce that better reflects the demographics of this country. But where do we actually stand in attracting students to STEM education?
New research shows how quickly and dramatically plants in Wisconsin came under stress this year.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, the drought that has afflicted much of the United States this year has been the most severe in at least 25 years. But the federal agency wants to do more than simply report the bad news.
While the U.S. hopes it never again suffers a mass shooting like last Friday's in Connecticut, violence is all too common for some children.Kids in certain Milwaukee neighborhoods are familiar with the sound of gunfire, and with losing people they love.WUWM's Ann-Elise Henzl sat down to talk with several students here, who have lived amid violence.
The Milwaukee business world is still buzzing over this month's announcement that Northwestern Mutual plans to build a new skyscraper downtown and greatly expand its presence in its home city.
The Port of Milwaukee bid farewell this month, to its final international visitor of the season.The ship "Federal EMS" deposited a load of steel and then hurried off to other Great Lakes ports – needing to pass through the St. Lawrence Seaway before it closes for winter.Before the ocean-going vessel departed, I visited Captain, Andrzej Lasota to learn about life at sea.
Five months ago Monday, a gasoline pipeline ruptured outside of West Bend and turned life in a small nearby community upside down.
More than 50,000 gallons spilled onto a farm field in the Town of Jackson, seeped underground and contaminated wells.
As the town grapples with finding a long-term solution to their water problem, WUWM Environmental Reporter Susan Bence visited a couple anxiously hoping for light at the end of the tunnel.
This artist's canvass is his own body.
Water levels are low enough in the Great Lakes that parts of sunken ships have become visible.
Earlier on today's show, essayist Kyle Cherek reflected that the word foodie is not just for trendy east or west coasters. It's a word that can – and is – used to describe people right here in the heartland that are passionate about food, especially locally sourced and prepared food. But eating local doesn't necessarily mean eating from a culinarytradition that is local.


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Carol Vasquez ran a stop sign and collided with Daniel South's pickup truck. South, 29, suffered low-back pain and was diagnosed with herniated disks at S1-L4. When conservative treatment failed to alleviate his pain, he underwent spinal fusion. His past medical expenses were about $400,000, and his future medical expenses are estimated at about $80,000.
At the time of the incident, South was working in construction, installing fire sprinklers. He returned to work several days after the incident, but persistent pain and the need for surgery forced him to stop working after about one year, and he is no longer able to work in any job demanding physical labor. He is in the process of retraining for work in a different field. His future lost earnings are estimated at between $250,000 and $350,000.
Vasquez admitted liability, and the case proceeded on damages.
The defendant argued that South's injuries were primarily soft-tissue injuries that should have resolved within six to eight weeks after the incident and that the surgery was unnecessary. The defense also argued that the plaintiff could return to work at the same or similar pay and that his lost future earnings would total no more than $25,000.
The day of trial, the plaintiff offered to settle for $500,000. The defense offered $415,000, which the plaintiff refused.
The jury awarded about $3.42 million.
While a defense motion for a new trial was pending, the parties settled for about $2.5 million.
Citation: South v. Vasquez, No. BC 420 371 (Cal., Los Angeles Co. Super. Aug. 20, 2012).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Douglas D. Shaffer, Santa Monica, Calif.
Plaintiff experts: Fardad Mobin, neurosurgery, Marina Del Rey, Calif.; and Sandra Schneider, vocational rehabilitation, and Ted Vavoulis, economics, both of Los Angeles.
Defense experts: Tony Feuerman, neurosurgery, Encino, Calif.; and Edward Workman, vocational rehabilitation, Mission Viejo, Calif.


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A lesser known fact (or maybe I am the last to learn this): the copy center sells formatted computer disks as well as CD-Rs. So when patrons using the MicroFilm Scanners need an alternative to printing, e-mailing, and saving to a flash drive, they can purchase these disks and CD-Rs at the Copy Center!
NOTE FROM MARGARET: CD-R's are the best option, as computer disks (3 1/2" floppy) do not have enough storage space for what most patrons need for scanning microfilm/fiche. In fact, I have never seen a patron be able to successfully save to a floppy disk because there just isn't enough room for the large scanned files.


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By CHELSEA DAVIS
Courier staff writer
---- — OTTUMWA — The Salvation Army's newest captain wants to give those in need the tools necessary to make lasting changes in their lives.
Capt. Ruth Gibbons began at the Salvation Army last week after moving from Cloquet, Minn.
"As an officer, you know you're going to move when they feel you should or when the Lord leads you to," she said.
Capts. Oliver and Tabitha Knuth were recently appointed to lead the Salvation Army in Boone. Ironically, Gibbons lived right next door to the Knuths while all three were attending the Salvation Army College for Officer Training in Chicago.
"I feel that's what the Lord was calling me to do," she said of her decision to go to officer training. "I come from a family of Salvationists, so I've always known the Salvation Army. But later in life, the Lord said this is how He wants me to serve."
The Salvation Army tries to provide whatever its community needs, she said, whether that's a church, a feeding program, a thrift store or any other social service, "keeping that spiritual component in the practical things we do." One unit may have a thrift store, church and feeding program, whereas another community's Salvation Army may be more congregational.
The goal, though, is not to duplicate services already in the community.
"Are we a social service or are we a church? The answer to that is, 'Yes,'" she said. "But if you don't have the Lord on your side, you'll burn right out. There's so much need in the world, and we're trying to provide those services. We're trying to stretch our dollars over a period to make sure we're helping everyone we can. We want to help everyone."
But helping means getting people back into "self-sustaining mode," she said, not reinforcing a system that makes people feel like they're stuck in a rut they cannot climb out of.
"We talk about giving them 'a hand up, not a handout,'" she said.
Ottumwa's Salvation Army's main focuses are its Meals on Wheels and summer feeding programs.
"I would like there to be more programs to help people with the challenges they have now," she said. "Since the economy is so hard ... something like budgeting classes, cooking classes. We need to help them sustain their lives longer."
Gibbons said she's learned that those struggling today are the "nouveau poor."
"They're the people who never expected to be poor," she said. "They're spending their retirement years taking part-time jobs to make ends meet. They thought what they had saved up was enough — and it's not. How do we help them get through those times? A lot of those people may feel like they've failed themselves, but they haven't. We need to help give them back control of their own lives and not just be a provider of services."
She said the Salvation Army needs to be one voice in helping to halt the sometimes never-ending cycle of a population dependent on government assistance.
"I don't have the answers for that, but we can help people one at a time and make them feel empowered," she said.
Gibbons said she's happy to be in Ottumwa and believes there are forward-thinking people in the community who will help further the Salvation Army's mission, as will her advisory board.
"I'm not here alone," she said. "I've got a good support system."
— To follow reporter Chelsea Davis on Twitter, head to @ChelseaLeeDavis.


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August 1, 2014
Four-year-old Ziggy is a German Shepherd/Labrador mix. She does well with cats, but she should be the only dog in the home. She's very active and loves the outdoors.
She is just one of many animals you can adopt at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society.
Remember, if you've lost or found a pet, use the Lost Paws section of our Web site by clicking the link below under Related Links.


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Market Square Farmers Market
From I-40, take the Hall of Fame exit south toward downtown. Right onto Summit Hill, left onto Gay St., right onto Wall Ave. The Square is will be on your left. Parking is available in the Market Square Garage just past the Square.
The Market Square Farmers' Market is an open-air, seasonal market located on historic Market Square featuring organic produce, free-range meat and eggs, honey, baked goods, herbs, plants and dairy, as well as artisan crafts. From May through November, every Saturday from 9am-2pm and Wednesday from 11am-2pm.
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WILMINGTON — Officials are criticizing what they say was a distressing lack of information from New York State Electric and Gas when a windstorm recently knocked out power to 750 homes in the Town of Wilmington.
The Jan. 31 storm destroyed property, uprooted trees and took down power lines in his community, Supervisor Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) told the County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee at Tuesday's meeting.
"I could not get answers out of NYSEG (about power restoration). The only answer I could get was the same answer everyone else got — noon tomorrow. We bought food. We were putting shelters in place. Then, within 30 minutes (of the last call to NYSEG) homes were coming back on."
In response to a Press-Republican query about the handling of the outage, NYSEG Communications Manager Clayton Ellis said by email Wednesday that the storm was a severe one that affected many parts of their infrastructure in the counties they serve and taxed their ability to respond quickly.
"At first, we were keeping up with the damage and restoring power to customers, but we soon had to shift our efforts solely to responding to downed wires incidents across the region to ensure public safety. Once our crews in Wilmington made all known downed-wires incidents safe, and as they were preparing to travel elsewhere to assist with other downed wires incidents, we identified one issue affecting the 750 customers in Wilmington and directed a nearby crew to make repairs before moving on to other 'make safe' efforts.
"So, while our initial estimated time of restoration for those customers was noon on Friday, Feb. 1, we were able to restore service at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, just about four hours after the outage occurred," he continued.
Ellis said the storm brought 50-mph winds with it that put 10,000 customers out of power across their service area.


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