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Danielle Bero '07, Adam Callaghan '07, Lisa Lovallo '07, and Briana Niblick '06 will study around the world
Danielle Bero '07 (Astoria, N.Y.), Adam Callaghan '07 (South Portland, Maine), Lisa Lovallo '07 (Hebron, Conn.), and Briana Niblick '06 have all been awarded Fulbright Grants to study, teach, and research at various locations around the globe.
Bero, who created her own major of creative mediums and social justice, has received an English Teaching Assistantship in Indonesia. Callaghan, a double major in English and German, was awarded an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany. Lovallo, a double major in Spanish and economics & business, will be studying in Mexico through a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Binational Business Grant. Niblick, who graduated with a B.S. civil engineering and A.B. with a major in German, will be studying and researching in Vienna, Austria.
Silvia Mancebo '07 (Yonkers, N.Y.), a neuroscience major, is currently an alternate for an English Teaching Assistantship in Venezuela.
These students are among a number of recent Lafayette recipients of prestigious national and international scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate and post-graduate study. For information on applying for scholarships and fellowships, contact Julia A. Goldberg, associate dean of studies, (610) 330-5521.
This brings Lafayette's total number of students receiving Fulbright Grants in the past eight years to 15. The other recipients are Matt Verbyla '06 (B.S. civil engineering), Emily Groves '05 (A.B. English), Teva Miller '04 (A.B. English/German), Hart Feuer '05 (A.B. economics and business/German), Shara Gregory '04 (A.B. international affairs/German), Michael Lestingi '04 (B.S mechanical engineering; A.B. international studies/Russian & East European Studies), Jessica Coakley '03 (A.B. international affairs/economics & business), Tarik Ghanim '03 (B.S. electrical and computer engineering; A.B. international studies), Sarah Glacel '01 (A.B. Russian & East European Studies/international affairs), Sarah Eremus '00 (A.B. Spanish/Japanese studies), and Gregory Domber '97 (A.B. history/philosophy).
Bero's assistantship will run from July 2007 to May 2008 in a high school outside of Jakarta, Indonesia. She will work with classroom teachers to teach students conversational English and improve their knowledge of the United States.
During her time at Lafayette, Bero has been involved in numerous educational and community service projects, both locally and globally.
"I have been lucky enough to fall into projects that I am passionate about," says Bero. "It was mainly studying abroad, volunteering, and participating in activist projects, which has led me to want to continue working toward social justice and equality."
Last spring, she traveled to Namibia and South Africa, where she mentored and taught children in an informal settlement. This winter, she spent three weeks in Guatemala through one of Lafayette's distinctive interim-abroad courses.
Bero is program coordinator for the Landis Community Outreach Center's Kids in the Community (KIC) program. In addition to KIC, she is involved with the Landis Center's Teen Moms program and served as an assistant director this past summer for its Pre-Orientation Service Program. She also is leading Teens in the Community at Easton's new teen center.
She is co-founder of Writing Organization Reaching Dynamic Students and a member of Questioning Established Sexual Taboos, Students for Social Justice, Africans Creating African Consciousness and Interest Abroad, and Association for Black Collegians. She has also participated in United Against Hate week, Take Back the Night, Consciousness Conference, Lights on After-school, Hunger and Homelessness week, Midnight Run, and anti-violence mural painting in Philadelphia.
Bero attributes her success to the support of numerous people in the Lafayette community, specifically her adviser Deborah Byrd, associate professor of English; Goldberg; and the staff at the Landis Center.
"These people have endlessly supported me and let me vent to them," she says. "They have helped me grow and become a better writer and thinker."
When she returns from Indonesia, Bero will work through Teach For America. The program matches college graduates with urban and rural public schools in the nation's lowest-income communities. It will enable her to complete a master's degree in education.
Callaghan's assistantship will last from September 2007 to June 2008. He has not yet received the exact location of his placement, but he will assist in teaching American studies and English to German high school students. He also plans to participate in research focusing on how the translation of foreign films can affect the power or message of the film. He will look specifically at German films.
"On of my main goals is to solidify my German language ability," he says. "The Fulbright program is a perfect chance for me to do so, while simultaneously forming valuable connections and gaining excellent experience."
Callaghan, who is fluent in German, spent the fall 2005 semester studying abroad in Freiburg, Germany. He also worked with June Schlueter, Charles A. Dana Professor of English, on EXCEL research focusing on early modern alba amicorum, which are 16th and 17th century autograph albums similar to today's yearbooks. Along with English major Hannah Schorr '08 (Vestal, N.Y.), he directed the film ghost/people, winning the Filmmakers' Award at Lafayette's Documentary Film Festival.
Callaghan is a member of Lafayette's track and field team and is a past recipient of the Rexroth Prize in German Culture/Language Studies. He is a member of the German Club and will be inducted into Delta Phi Alpha, the German honor society, April 25. He is also performing in the upcoming College Theater production of Museum.
Callaghan says there have been many people at Lafayette who have helped him obtain the Fulbright, but his German adviser Margarete Lamb-Faffelberger, professor and head of foreign languages and literatures, especially stands out.
"The driving force behind my German career and success has been Professor Lamb-Faffelberger," he says. "She is the one who kept me going with German studies when I was a freshman and she did everything she could to make my semester abroad happen, which was when I realized I wanted to do something further with my German."
Lovallo's scholarship will last from September 2007 to June 2008. The Binational Business Grant allows U.S. graduates in business, law, or engineering to combine a six-course graduate certificate program with an internship at a Mexico-based company or firm. It is designed to promote and encourage business relationships and understanding between Mexico, the U.S., and the global marketplace.
"Coming into Lafayette as a freshman, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in international business," says Lovallo. "While in pursuit of that goal, I had the opportunity to study abroad. I gained a bit of a global perspective while abroad, but I quickly realized that I would have to work internationally to understand the various business climates around the world. The Fulbright grant will give me a hands-on experience in international business while also allowing me to grow my Spanish vocabulary in a business environment."
Lovallo is still waiting for final word on her internship placement, but she will be either at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in Mexico City or the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey. Her courses will focus on international commerce, business management, and corporate finance and the internships range from finance and banking to human resources and marketing.
"Working in Mexico will give me a first-hand understanding of cultural sensitivities when doing business internationally, in addition to valuable work experience that will help me understand business in general," she says.
Lovallo recently conducted independent study research with Beth Seetch, coordinator of the College Writing Program, investigating how college students from other countries maintain control of the English language, yet struggle with writing for American universities. She came up with the idea after tutoring students at a Spanish college in Madrid, Spain, during a study abroad experience in spring 2006. She presented her work at the National Conference for Peer Tutors of Writing hosted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in November. She also spent a summer abroad studying in Rome, Italy.
Lovallo previously conducted EXCEL Scholars research in which she translated and interpreted 17th century documents called the "Bracamonte Papers" with Denise Galarza-Sepulveda, assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures. Last year, she presented work on Mexican codices at Muhlenberg College's student language symposium. In addition to her other research, she is also working on an honors thesis investigating the investment climate in Chile with James DeVault, associate professor of economics and business, as her adviser.
She is a Gateway Ambassador for Career Services, teaching assistant for classical piano, and volunteer with Inglés Número Uno, a group that tutors elementary school children who are learning English, through the Landis Community Outreach Center. She also is a member of Investment Club and Soccer Club.
Lovallo believes the numerous experiences she had and people she worked with at Lafayette gave her the skills she needed to receive the Fulbright.
"I wish that I could mention all the professors, faculty, administration, and peers who contributed to my success at Lafayette," she says. "It really was everyone and everything about the environment here that helped me to be competitive for the Fulbright Bi-national Business grant."
Lovallo will be able to apply the credits she earns in Mexico toward an M.B.A. degree. Upon returning to the U.S., she plans to finish her graduate studies and pursue a career in international business.
Niblick's scholarship will last from September 2007 to June 2008. She will be taking courses in environmental engineering at BOKU, the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna. She will also be conducting research on the sustainable design and management of small-scale water supply systems in developing countries and teaching English in an Austrian secondary school.
Niblick worked with Lamb-Faffelberger on EXCEL research exploring the cultural identity of East Germans residing in an area known as Euroregion Neisse. Also with Lamb-Faffelberger, she performed independent study research on three influential East German writers and an honors thesis entitled "Zafer Senocak: Questions of Identity in German-Turkish Literature."
Niblick received the Outstanding Senior Award for foreign languages and literatures and the Leroy Nunery '77 Intellectual Citizenship Award. She presented research "Feminist Spoken Word: Tales of Gender and Justice" at the 12th annual Undergraduate Conference in Women's Studies hosted by Cedar Crest College and her honor thesis at the 20th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Niblick participated in the Multicultural Recruitment Team, brass ensemble, concert band and choir, International Students Association, German Club, and America Reads tutoring. She was also activities coordinator for Society of Women Engineers and a McKelvy Scholar.
Since Lafayette, she has been working as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at an organization called Civic House, which is the hub for student-led community service and advocacy at the University of Pennsylvania.
Niblick says numerous Lafayette faculty and staff members have contributed to her success, but Lamb-Faffelberger and Sharon Jones, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, have played key roles.
"Both professors challenged me through rigorous coursework and allowed me to collaborate with them on research," she says.
Niblick has also received a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship for a year's study at Technical University of Munich and an IGERT (Integrated Graduate Education & Research Traineeship) grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue doctoral studies in environmental engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She has decided to decline the DAAD in order to accept the Fulbright. When she returns from Austria, she will begin her studies through the IGERT, which will include eight months of study and research in Brazil.
Niblick plans to earn a Ph.D. in environmental engineering and work for an international environmental engineering firm, where she can use both her engineering and German language skills.


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WOLFEBORO — Police Commission Chair Ron Goodgame came to the Dec. 4 Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen meeting looking for approval of 2014 increases above the town's two percent budget guideline for Chief Stuart Chase and Lt. Dean Rondeau.
While he did not get that approval and had the matter tossed back to his commission, he did get some clear views from selectmen on the decision.
When the Police Commission approved its 2014 budget submission it had, following the guidelines given by selectmen, included only a two percent increase for non-union personnel, which included Chief Chase and Lt. Rondeau. The selectmen included those increases in the operating budget, which is now being reviewed by the town Budget Committee.
A problem arose when both Chase and Rondeau pointed out that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that each received when hired specified that they were to receive that same increases as the rank-and-file officers in the department. The Wolfeboro Police Union had negotiated an increase of 3.5 percent for 2014.
The total difference in compensation for the two officers between a two percent and a 3.5 percent raise was $1,684.80 in 2014. Chief Chase's proposed 2014 salary with a two percent increase would be $81,114.80 ($39.19/hour) and Lt. Rondeau's would be $71,016.40 ($34.31/hour).
The police commission brought this issue up during its presentation to the Budget Committee and that committee deferred to the Board of Selectmen, Goodgame said, noting that the committee will take up the raises again at its meeting the following week.
The chief and lieutenant learned of the two percent decision after the police commissioners voted for it in non-public session, Goodgame said. Both then produced their MOUs from 2006 and said that when they negotiated the agreements they understood that they were to be given increases at no less than the rate given to union personnel. They also felt the agreements as written were not clear on this issue and should be clarified.
Chief Chase verified Goodgame's account and said he had a conference call with MRI, the firm used to hire him, and the commissioners, where he asked that raises granted be the same. He acknowledged that the resulting agreement did not make this clear, but he has been given the same increase as full time employees even before the police union was formed.
Town Manager Dave Owen responded that he "had great respect for Chief Chase and Lt. Rondeau," but had to point out the MOUs were adopted in 2006. For 2014 the union negotiated for a 3.5 percent increase but gave up the five-step pay plan already in place in order to get the 3.5 percent raise. Owen pointed out that the chief and lieutenant did not give up anything. "You can't apply collective bargaining adjustments to non-union personnel," he said. "I've done this for years and never seen top manager asking for the same terms."
Included in the selectmen's information packet was an email from Attorney Daniel Schwarz, of Jackson Lewis, giving the opinion "I see nothing to support the notion that the MOU referred to COLA adjustments negotiated by the Union especially where the Union did not exist at the time the MOU was executed."
Selectman Dave Senecal read from Lt. Rondeau's MOU that "The maxium salary for this position shall be set at $65,000.00," and pointed out that in 2013 his salary was over $69,000. "It appears the lieutenant owes us money," he said. Accepting the lieutenant's MOU at face value no increase is due. "As for the Chief, he is entitled to a cost of living adjustment."
Selectman Linda Murray stated that in 2005 voters reaffirmed that the Police Commission should continue to exist. "I don't believe the Board of Selectmen can act here. Pay is up to the commission. The MOUs should be looked at as agreements between the commission and the chief and lieutenant." She added that originally the board had asked department heads for a zero increase in discretionary spending.
Selectman Brad Harriman said he agreed the decision is up to the commission.
Selectman Dave Bowers said the matter is "confusing" but should be worked out by the commission. He noted a situation where a department head had forgot to include something in the budget and was told the matter was closed.
Selectman Chair Sarah Silk said she has been on the selectboard since 2005 and has never received a raise (not counting the extra $500 she has received when serving as chairman). She agreed the commission has the authority to set pay and noted that Chairman Goodgame has said he will look at the MOUs for next year. "It's not that much money, so the commission could raise it by taking out something else. The Board of Selectmen gives raises to department heads that are not the same as staff."
Selectmen then voted 5-0 to support whatever decision the commission makes.
Goodgame asked specifically if selectmen support the $1,700 in additional raises.
Silk responded that the board vote supports the commission making the decision.
Other business
Following receipt of a petition objecting to the lay out of Winnipesaukee Drive and payment of the cost to upgrade to town road standards through a Betterment Assessment paid only by property owners, the board voted to drop the $1,122,000 article supporting the lay out from the 2014 warrant. See separate story in this issue.
Selectmen went over the list of warrant articles again and made few changes. A cost of $50,000 was added to the warrant for temporary town offices, assuming the reduced scope renovation of Town Hall was approved. An article was added to create a Wastewater Treatment Plan Capital Reserve and make an initial payment of $125,000 into it.
The board approved the proposed lease for temporary town offices with Huggins Hospital. The terms and the rent are unchanged from that negotiated in 2011.
Selectmen also renewed the boat agent agreement with Goodhue & Wakins Navy Yard, allowing the company to continue registering boats in Wolfeboro along with Town Clerk Pat Waterman.
Owen announced that the special primary election to fill the Executive Council seat left vacant by the death of Ray Burton would be held on Tuesday, Jan 21.
Owen also reported that as a result of complaints about the speed to the town's website, Virtual Town Hall has tweaked the site and added resources, so it should be faster.
Only one bid was received for the 2013 Town Report. It was from the same printer as last year, Country Press of Lakeville, Mass., but $200 cheaper.
Owen has sent a report to the Department of Justice on the completion of the Town Hall parking lot ADA upgrade, the final step in the town completing the ADA suit settlement agreement.
The town has received a notice from ASCME that the union wishes to begin contract renewal negotiations sooner than in the past.
The board congratulated Owen on being elected President of the New Hampshire Town Managers Association. He was to represent the state at the joint New Hampshire-Maine Town Managers Meeting on Friday, Dec. 6.
The next meeting of the Wolfeboro BOS will be on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wolfeboro Public Library meeting room.
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City councilors are expected to approve today a pilot program that would add designated bicycle lanes along two Muskogee streets.
Proponents said the lanes are needed to promote a shift toward healthier lifestyles. They also argue that designated bicycle paths could encourage alternate forms of transportation and provide better access to the city's trails system.
The proposal, which was brought to the city by health and wellness advocates and approved by the citizens' street advisory committee, was a tough sell last week. Concerns about safety and costs dominated much of the discussion during the council's Public Works Committee meeting, where the plan eventually got past its first hurdle.
"There's more to it than just putting some stripes down the street," said Morris Baxter, the city's traffic coordinator. "The manual shows there are a lot more criteria to be considered."
Some of those considerations included the additional street signs that will have to be placed along the proposed bicycle lanes, rights of way issues between motorists and cyclists, turn lanes and parking. The cost of the pilot program is projected to range from $3,000 to $4,000.
Ward III Councilor Randy Howard, who ultimately voted with other councilors to support the pilot program, initially expressed some doubts about the idea.
"I'm not sure whether this is something we really need to do," said Howard, who first raised questions about the cost. "How many bicycles do we have still going down the street?"
Doug Walton, the coordinator of the Muskogee County Turning Point Coalition's food and fitness initiative, said he was confident that bicycle traffic will increase once the bicycle lanes are marked.
Walton said there may be opportunities to have bicycle paths even on streets too narrow for designated lanes.
The idea for the designated bicycle paths was brought up as the city's comprehensive plan was being discussed and debated. Muskogee County Health Department officials hired a transportation planning consultant to study the idea.
Once the study was completed, Walton took the proposal to the citizens' street advisory committee. Public Works Director Mike Stewart, who initially opposed the idea because of maintenance and safety concerns, said the committee overwhelmingly supported the pilot program.
If city councilors approve the measure, designated bicycle lanes would be established on Seventh Street between West Southside Boulevard and Terrace Place and on 12th Street between Okmulgee Avenue and Martin Luther King Street.
Andrew Herringshaw, who moved several years ago from Muskogee to go to school, said the city's trail-building efforts were key to his recent decision to move back. His enthusiasm and the support from other residents locked in city councilors' support for the program.
Councilors said the program could provide the impetus to get behind bicycle safety programs for children.
They also agreed that designated bicycle lanes on some city streets would provide another avenue to promote the city's health and wellness initiatives.
"I think it will make me more cognizant (of bicyclists n the street) just by seeing those signs," said Ward IV Councilor Kenny Payne, acknowledging his support for the pilot program.
"We've been working two years (supporting healthy lifestyles); it would be an absolute U-turn from the direction we've been heading if we turn this down."
City councilors will consider the issue for final approval at their regular meeting, which is to start at 7 p.m.
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Applause Awards Recipients - 2008
SSU Electricians Team, Facilities
On Friday 10/24 the Athletic Dept. main office in the South Field House experienced a partial power outage affecting some offices, the printer, fax and copier. The electricians (Janet, Tom, Frank, and Ira) were on sight immediately, diagnosed the program and advised us of the solution. We would need a replacement part that would not arrive until late Monday. We could plan to be up by 10am Tuesday. Through their commitment to provide the best quality service I was here at 7:40 on Tuesday and we were up and running. Their tireless efforts to serve us was astounding really. Better yet, Facility Operations (Mike Annala) were constantly keeping us informed of the progress. Everything just fell into place thus minimizing our inconvenience. What a great team! — Nominated by South Field House Athletics, October 28, 2008
Anne Biasi, Alumni Relations, Alumni Coordinator
I want to acknowledge Anne Biasi's strong contribution to this year's Distinguished Alumni awards banquet. She worked tirelessly to finalize the video that highlighted each awardee's accomplishments and coordinated so many of the parts of pieces of this memorable event. The evening came off without a hitch thanks in great part to Anne's professionalism and commitment to Sonoma State and its alumni and friends. — Nominated by Patricia McNeill, Vice President for Development, October 27, 2008
Todd Wright, Network Security and Communication Services, Telecommunications Analyst
Three cheers for Todd Wright who was able to complete about 5 phone moves, including some that involved the complexities of the Financial Aid queue phone, with 2 days notice and without causing any significant interruption to our service to students. Thank you, Todd, for first-rate customer service and flexibility. — Nominated by Susan Gutierrez, Director of Financial Aid; Julia Ibanez, Program Coordinator; Kyle Bishop-Gabriel, Systems Assistant; Carmen Diaz Misa, Financial Aid Representative, October 17, 2008
Mack Olson, Student Affairs, Interim Director of Judicial Affairs
Mack took time on this past Saturday (9/27/08) to facilitate a diversity workshop at our annual emerging leadership retreat. Not only do we appreciate his time, energy and passion for the topic, the students really were engaged and challenged which was wonderful to be a part of. Thanks for the team spirit and willingness to share. We appreciate you!! — Nominated by Heather Howard & the Center for Student Leadership, Involvement & Service leadership team, September 30, 2008
Jim Christmann, Department of Biology
During the un-expected power outage of Jan 4th and the planned power outage Jan 21st, 2008, Dr. Jim Christmann came in several times a day over both weekends to ensure that all the refrigerators and sub-zero freezers holding specimens and materials for the Department of Biology were kept at appropriate temperatures. He drove to suppliers daily for dry ice to hold the temps down, and went out of his way to purchase dry ice from other vendors after the usual supplier was depleted. He came to campus repeatedly to check that temps were within acceptable ranges. If he had not done so and the equipment went above temperature, not only would extremely expensive material have been lost and not easily replaced, but experiments, many of them funded by outside agencies (NSF, etc) would have been ruined and the projects compromised. For maintaining the integrity of the materials and experiments (and saving the department and university mucho, mucho dinero) and for responding to his department's needs above and beyond the call of duty, we would like to offer this Applause Award and our sincerest thanks. — Nominated by Lakin Khan, Kathleen Hardy, Stephanie Thibault, Murali Pillai, Nick Geist, Michael Cohen, Frederick Griffin, Dan Crocker, Richard Whitkus, Eileen Thatcher, Derek Girman, Faculty and Staff of the Department of Biology, September 19, 2008
Moe Calvez , GeoTeam Consultant, Information Technology
Why is it that when there is a deadline pending my computer always starts to sizzle and fail? Why, when my desk is covered in projects that are ALL a priority, does my password decide it doesn't want to work anymore and I cannot email anyone or look up the number to call someone to my aid? These are the questions floating around in the IT universe. Questions that have only one answer: Moe Calvez. First of all, he answers his phone and returns my calls every time and in a timely manner. (MUCH appreciated) Secondly, he either walks me through my debacle over the phone or he has an easy solution or he makes an effort to drop by and uses a fire extinguisher or whatever other tool needed to fix my computer issue. He is the best. He is MUCH appreciated and he most definitely goes the extra mile. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Thank you, Moe. You're the best!— Nominated by Holly Sautner, Assistant to the Dean of Social Sciences, September 10, 2008
Michael Hazen, GeoTeam Consultant, Information Technology
Reason for nomination: Michael Hazen more than deserves an Applause for all he does for me. Whenever I have a problem, he is always there to fix it. He is efficient, available, always friendly, and makes sure I am able to do my job at all times. Michael is the kind of guy that if he's helping someone else in my office and I need assistance, he takes the time to stop and help. I can't imagine a work day without Michael Hazen in it. I couldn't do my job without him. Thanks, Michael, for all you do!!!— Nominated by Lisa Noto, Admissions and Records, September 8, 2008
Brian Biggs, Programmer/Analyst, Information Technology
On Sunday, July 20, Brian replaced the brains of IT's identity management system with a new one that will allow us to better control the security of and access to the many systems that IT manages. The new system, affectionately known as "The Registry," is the result of years of planning by IT and over a year of programming work by Brian. I applaud Brian for his skill in creating the registry, for his uneventful deployment of the registry due to his excellent and thorough testing beforehand, and for his professionalism in supporting the registry after deployment. I also applaud Brian for having the tenacity to see the project through even when it seemed like it may never happen due to multi-year delays caused by other demands on our resources. Thanks largely to Brian, this massive project has mostly achieved the highest level of success to which this sort of IT effort can aspire: Going Unnoticed.— Nominated by Andru Luvisi, Information Technology, August 22, 2008
Steve Mallory, Ira McKern, Tommy Stokes, Electricians
Steve, Ira, and Tommy have worked with Information Technology to upgrade parts of our electrical supply so that we may provide continued services to the campus community. They have been wonderful people to work with, arranging their schedules around our needs and the needs of Information Technology customers across the campus. They have performed impeccable work, in a reliable fashion, and have even taken the time to educate us about the electrical needs of our equipment. I applaud them all! — Nominated by Brian Biggs, Information Technology Data Center Manager, August 14, 2008
Laurence Furukawa-Schlereth (Vice President for Administration and Finance) and Staff
Larry Schlereth has been a continuous supporter to diversity efforts on-campus. This applause is to acknowledge not only Larry but his wife Karen and the management team in Administration and Finance for both their financial support and their active participation by marching with the students of the Sonoma State Queer Straight Alliance in the 38th Annual San Francisco LGBT Freedom Day Parade in June. — Nominated by Chuck Rhodes, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, July 29, 2008
Julie Greathouse, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Julie Greathouse as advisor to the Queer-Straight Alliance has spent endless energy working with our gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning and trans students. This applause is for again working with members of QSA and the campus who represented Sonoma State in the 38th annual San Francisco LGBT Pride in June. — Nominated by Chuck Rhodes, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, July 29, 2008
Kevin Davis, Lead Plumber
I would like to send an applause award to Kevin Davis. While working in the residence halls I frequently find myself needing to call on the plumbing professionals of SSU to help with needed work and/or maintenance. Not only does Kevin quickly and accurately diagnose problems with the plumbing on campus, but he repeatedly does this in a manner that we could all try to emulate. He is intelligent, courteous, and explains what needs to be done in a realistic time-frame. Thank You Kevin. — Nominated by Andrew Heller Operations Coordinator CEC, July 16, 2008
Lori Heffernon, Administration & Finance, Assistant Controller
Lori Heffernon should be paid double, as both a controller and a therapist. For those of us who have directed many grants over many years, she is the one person who manages to keep us both solvent and sane. In the accounting realm, she is up-to-date knowledgeable, highly competent, a quick study, and an excellent problem solver. As for our mental health, her cheerful demeanor coupled with her sympathetic awareness of our frequent frustrations over bureaucratic and fiscal detail inevitably result in our leaving her office much happier than when we arrived. I've spoken with numerous principal investigators around campus, and I'm confident that this "Hurrah!" represents us all. As of June 1, Lori is moving up into Katie Pierce's ("Yea! to Katie too) position, a well deserved promotion. But I'm glad she waited until my retirement to do it! Many thanks to Lori, on behalf of all of us, for your help, your support, and your friendship. — Nominated by Rick Marks, Professor, Education and Mathematics, June 23, 2008
Steven Nank, Receiving Coordinator, Mail and Receiving
Every semester we have to archive credential files in order to preserve office space. Some of the files are for students who have started but not completed our teacher education program. And then suddenly, after some years, some of these students show up! Steven has been wonderful retrieving files from archived boxes. This saves us time and the student time and money. Thank you for your patience and good humor, Steven. From all of us in the School of Education. — Nominated by Lane Olson, Senior Credential Analyst, June 20, 2008
Paul Cotter, Lead Information Technology Consultant
When the student time clock broke early one busy morning, the prospects for repair looked grim. The repair guy is very pricey and a long weekend was looming. "We're Doomed", I thought. But just then co-worker Paul Cotter walked in, and being the great helper filled with alacrity and patience, he fixed the broken time clock and saved the Library countless hours of hassle and piles of money. It's people like Paul who really float this Large boat! — Nominated by Jack Ritchie, Circulation Day Supervisor, May 22, 2008
Scott Lance, IT Workstation Consultant
THANK YOU SO MUCH to Scott Lance in the IT Department. My computer blew out its electrical supply late on a Friday afternoon, he came to check it out, ordered the part and replaced it all before noon on the following Monday. Great job, Scott. Thank you! — Nominated by Rosemary Galten, CANDEL Program Coordinator, School of Education, May 12, 2008
Mo Llanes and Bill Bayley, Instructional Technology Services
BIG THANKS to Bill and Mo for your help in making our video/phone conference between SSU, UC Davis, Humboldt State and Chico State a great success!! — Nominated by Rosemary Galten, Program Coordinator, CANDEL, School of Education, April 28, 2008
Lori Balestrieri, Post Office, Mail Clerk
Lori Balestrieri is an exemplary employee who always has a friendly smile and a helpful attitude toward her postal customers. She has a strong work ethic, keeps us organized and helps our department function smoothly and efficiently. She thinks "outside of the box" with innovative ideas and suggestions to make our jobs easier. Lori is a pleasure to work and deserves special recognition for her ongoing contributions to our department and to Sonoma State. — Nominated by Lisa Johnson, Post Office Mail Clerk, April 27, 2008
Henry Amaral, Jared Holmgren and Jay Hobard, Facilities
Henry and The Movers have gone above and beyond the call of duty, helping Physics and Astronomy bring in some large equipment to Darwin, a super conducting magnet and optical table. Vicki Irey and Mark Bradley got them out to help us on very short notice and they did fantastic work on two heavy, yet delicate scientific instruments. Our two new faculty members really appreciate this assistance. THANKS GUYS. You are the Mighty Movers! — Nominated by Steve Anderson, ETIII, April 11, 2008
School of Extended Education, School of Arts/Humanities; Hutchins School of Liberal Studies, Scheduling, Employee Services, Library, IT, Admissions, Financial Aid
On behalf of the New College students stranded by WASC's decision to pull its accreditation as of June 30th, I would like to thank the staff and management of the above departments for their assistance in helping to create a teach-out plan that will allow them to complete their degrees. I have appreciated the willingness of everyone to move this plan through the many complicated steps so quickly. We have a truly marvelous team on this campus. Thank you!! — Nominated by Beth Warner, Administrative Coordinator/Advisor, Liberal Studies Special Sessions, April 4, 2008
Mo Llanes, Instructional Technology Services & Paul Cotter, Library Administration
The CSU Community of Academic Technology Staff (CATS) held its eleventh conference at SSU March 26 through March 28. Moe and Paul were indispensable in the entire operation. With their leadership, guidance, and support, the technology-laden conference sessions were successfully produced for over 200 attendees from around the CSU system and beyond. They anticipated needs and were present and prepared whenever they were needed. Big thanks to Moe and Paul for helping make CATS 2008 a huge success! — Nominated by Abbe Altman, CATS Program Manager, April 1, 2008
Moe Calvez, GeoTeam Consultant
Moe has been exceptional as a person I can contact regarding any computer challenges. He is quick to respond and always able to fix the problem. He is always so patient and kind. My computer was refreshed and with that came little glitches which Moe handled quickly and most of all with a smile. Thank you very much, Moe. — Nominated by Karen Fischer, Psychology Masters Graduate Administrative Specialist, March 28, 2008
Ron Hunt, Kinesiology, SCUBA Diving Instructor
Bravo to Ron Hunt, SSU's uncelebrated volunteer SCUBA diving instructor. For over 39 semesters now, Ron has patiently taught generations of students on our campus and in our community the art and science of SCUBA diving right here in our campus pool. Ron has passed on his vast knowledge and experience to prepare hundreds of students to enter, inhabit, learn about, enjoy and appreciate the underwater world free of charge. His contributions of time, energy and resources are immeasurable, and he has brought the love of the aquatic world to many in our campus community. If you'd like to see him in action this spring, he can be found every Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., donned in a neoprene wetsuit, blowing bubbles in the deep end with his students. — Nominated by Kristin Berger, Office of Development, March 28, 2008
Mark Bradley, Director of Housekeeping; Rose Bruce, Associate Vice President of Analytical Studies of Institutional Research; Barbara Butler, Dean, Library; Paul Cotter, Information Technology Consultant; Brandon Dudley ,Director of Library Technology; Sue Hardisty, Presidential Aide; David Hartranft, Administrative Support Coordinator; Kent Hayden, Information Technology Consultant; Cynthia Jowers, Confidential Office Support; Mike Kiraly, Director of Library Operations; and Doug Schiller, Information Technology Consultant
I wish to publicly thank all of you for the incredible work you have done to help make the WASC Accreditation Team Visit a success. As one of the WASC Visiting Team members stated, "This has been flawless." But in order to make such a visit flawless, it takes incredible extra effort and work behind the scenes by so many people. Thank you to the logistics team of Rose Bruce, Sue Hardisty, David Hartranft, and Cynthia Jowers for making sure that the team was well fed, well housed, well guided, and well taken care of throughout their visit. A special thank you to the Library staff, Michael Bradley, Barbara Butler, Paul Cotter, Brandon Dudley, Kent Hayden, and Mike Kiraly, for graciously offering your beautiful space for the team room and meetings, for addressing all of the teams' technology needs, and for keeping the space clean and pristine. Thank you to Doug Schiller for being on call from IT for any issues or questions regarding their computer platforms and connectivity! I give a resounding applause to all of you. You took on these added tasks and made a real difference for the University. Our visitors had a wonderful SSU visit because of you. — Nominated by Elaine Sundberg, Accreditation Liaison Officer, March 14, 2008
Rosanna Toews, Academic Records Specialist
We extend our appreciation to Rosanna Toews, Academic Records Specialist for Admissions and Records for her outstanding work and support to the students and staff at the School of Education. Rosanna goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to customer service, efficiency, and promptness. Thanks Rosanna, for all your great work and patience! — Nominated by Mary Gendernalik-Cooper, Dean of the School of Education, March 14, 2008
Janet Henker, Institutional Research, Data Coordinator
I nominate Janet Henker for her outstanding work to integrate the Academic Planning Data Base into Peoplesoft. She has had to delve deeply into the Peoplesoft processes to find out how APDB relates to Scheduling and Faculty Affairs. There is no manual on this and she has had to determine it herself. She also has done an excellent job of training others on these changes. — Nominated by Rose Bruce, Associate Vice President, February 26, 2008
Herb Dickerson, Maintenance Mechanic; Henry Amaral, Skilled Laborer; Selas Neguse, Building Maintenance Worker; Bruce Lindsley, Painter; Ira McKern, Electrician; Dawn Owens, Kinesiology Administrative Analyst; Gloria Allen, Equipment Technician; Todd Wright, Telecom Analyst; Vicki Irey, Facilities Services; The Custodial Staff, IT, Customer Service and Telecommunications, et al.
The Athletic Department moved their main office from PE 14 to the South Field House. Additionally, we moved five program offices as well. Without the assistance of everyone mentioned — and those of you who I forgot, my apologies — we would still be moving things. We have on campus an amazing group of work horses whose response time to our numerous work orders — and thanks to Customer Services for logging them all — was astounding. This was a highly choreographed move and your attention to us during this huge transition was appreciated. We got it all done in less than 3 weeks! THANK YOU!!! SSU ATHLETICS — Nominated by Nancy Crosat, Administrative Analyst, February 25, 2008
Claudia Bettinelli, Dee Pettis, Lori Balestrieri & Lisa Johnson (Post Office Angels), and Entrepreneurial Activities
I would like to nominate the four lovely angels at the Post Office for their tremendous help in helping me to process and send out my journal French 17 to 300 subscribers in eleven different countries. Everything was processed within minutes of my arrival. They even pre-arranged for all of the mailing envelopes before I even asked for them, and were always kind and patient with my many boxes and envelopes. They are the very best secret on campus! — Nominated by Suzanne Toczyski, Professor of French, February 22, 2008
Dining Services Staff: Lisa Andresen, Dan O'Brien, Talmadge Savage, Eric Malvestiti, Tracy Ramsdell, Holly Galbraith, Maryann Plourde, Robert Coe, Rhonda Nilsson, Robert Kubacek, Phyllis Mitchell, Don Duvall, Raul Ramirez, Colleen Kubacek, Jessica Curry, Julianne Callan, Joe Shankles, Tiffany Perry, Dennis Dunn, Sarah Anderson, Steve Joiner, Victoria Chavez, Maria Villa, Silvia Guerrero, Jan Owen, Jessica Gardener, Tarik Kanaana, Danny Fox, and Kindra Kautz.
In recognition of all Dining Services employees for their continued excellent professional service and food preparation for the SSU community. Dining Services employees' quality of accomplishments were especially evident on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at our annual Staff Appreciation Day. All employees attending the event were provided with a high dining service standard helping to make the day a pleasure for all. Thank you to all Dining Services Employees. — Nominated by Liona Spring, Reproduction Processes Assistant, General Services, February 22, 2008
Walter Leonard, Director of General Services & His Staff
I would like to thank Walt Leonard and his Staff for their beautiful work producing this year's volume of French 17. They did a fabulous printing job! — Nominated by Suzanne Toczyski, Professor of French, February 22, 2008
Bruce Carpe, Director, Instructional Technology Services & Mo Llanes, Information Technology Consultant
The School of Extended Education recently started a Legal Court Interpreter Program, designed to train interpreters for translation work in the courts. The curriculum relies heavily on our vintage language lab in Stevenson 1028. Late last semester, the functionality of the lab seemed to vanish, leaving the program literally speechless. Through the efforts of Bruce and Mo, the trouble was identified, corrected and the instructor was re-trained within a very short time period. The response was swift, the diagnosis was right on target and the lab has made a full recovery. Our heartfelt thanks go to Bruce and Mo for responding so quickly and enabling our program to go forward for Spring 2008. — Nominated by Robert Rosen, Business Manager, February 7, 2008
Henry Amaral and His Moving Crew, Facilities
For the awesome job they did moving our three offices (Carson, South Fieldhouse and Stevenson) into one (CIHS Building 49) within 7 days. Thanks for your patience, willingness and extra efforts. — Nominated by Eshawn Zuniga, Data Technology Coordinator, January 29, 2008
IT Network and Phone Staff
For the awesome job they did moving our phones and network connections from our three offices into one within three days. Thanks for your speed and efficiency. — Nominated by Eshawn Zuniga, Data Technology Coordinator, January 29, 2008
The Entire SSU Electrical Staff
For their tireless dedication during the recent power outage and subsequent fall-out after the storms. They should all be commended for their efforts. — Nominated by Todd Wright, Telecommunications Analyst, January 16, 2008


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BURLESON — Kim Peckler, Burleson's supervisor of animal services, checked the display of a new tool she just bought for her officers.
"It's reading 105 degrees, and y'all have been out of the car for three minutes," she said.
We closed the doors to WFAA's news vehicle in the parking lot of the Burleson Animal Shelter at 3:14 p.m. Her infrared temperature gun showed it was 105 inside at 3:17. Three minutes earlier, the air conditioning had been running inside that vehicle.
By 3:24 p.m, the temperature was up to 115 degrees. Peckler said a dog can begin to show signs of a heatstroke when its body temperature reaches 104 degrees.
Peckler says she finally has proof that what she's been preaching is true: Dogs and cats don't belong in cars in Texas in the summer.
"I'm glad people love taking pets with them, but there's a point where you shouldn't do that," she said. "It's just too hot.... and we're at that point."
Peckler said the temperature guns will save the lives of about 20 pets every year. The infrared lasers record the heat inside a vehicle.
"We take pictures of the temperature, three pictures of the gun itself. When we issue the citation those pictures go with us to court," she explained. "And we can show a judge why we shattered a window to get an animal out."
Animal control officers have already issued three citations this summer to people who left a pet inside a vehicle. Peckler also hopes the guns can be used to just teach lessons.
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Seven ate nine? Not if we can help it! Nine-year-olds will love playing and learning with incredible toys and activities that will amuse them for hours. Watch them grow and discover with toys, games, crafts and more.
Always a favourite at the Zoo, this Playmobil SuperSet Penguin Habitat is just like the real thing! Featuring a fun slide that the penguins can slip and slide down to make a splash into the pool below, kids will have hours of fun enjoying this playset!
Includes: 1 zoo keeper figure, 1 child figure, 2 adult penguins, 4 baby penguins, 1 seagull, 6 fish, 1 red fish bucket, and landscape/pool basin.
WOW! A complete petting zoo, full of 9 poseable animals, 12 birds and loads of fun accessories! This detailed set features a shelter for the animals, duck pond and water course with turning water wheel. The fences are variable to build up, and enclose animal families, plus everything they need to thrive and 4 people to feed and visit them! There's so much to see and do at the Playmobil Children's Zoo!
Includes: 4 goats, 3 sheep, 2 pigs, 4 ducks, 8 other birds, barn, feeding trough, duck pond, 3 child figures, 1 adult figure, food, foliage, fences, and more!
Adult figure measures approximately 2.95" high.
Take care of the sick and injured Zoo animals at the Zoo Animal Care Station. Help the Zoo Verterinarian and Keeper take care of the baby Zebra and baby Giraffes, and help feed the Panda and her baby cub.
Includes: 1 Zookeeper minifigure, 1 Zoo Vet minifigure, 1 Panda mother, 1 panda baby, 1 baby Zebra, 2 baby Giraffes, 1 Zoo Care Station with 3 separate stalls and 1 examination room; Playmobil verterinary tools, bandages and tensors; food for the animals, clinic station flag on pole, wheel barrel, leash, pitchfork and pail.
Figures measure approximately 2.95" high. Zoo Care Station measures approximately 13" long.
It's feeding time at the zoo! Help the smiling zookeeper feed the hungry exotic birds! These playful avian friends are ready to eat their snack of fresh fish.
Includes: zookeeper figure, 2 flamingos, pelican, bucket and 4 fish.
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SEATTLE -- With a new floor, freshly painted walls and the busy chatter of customers, Cafe Racer re-opened on Friday -- seven weeks after a gunman killed four people inside in one of Seattle's worst mass shootings.
The cafe's opening comes on the same day as 12 people were killed in a similarly random shooting at a Colorado movie theater.
"We can't stop awful things from happening," said Ava Shockley, one of the volunteers who worked on the remodeling, after finishing a meal. "But we can support each other."
Back in the kitchen was Leornard Meuse, who was wounded during the May 30 shooting. That day Ian Stawicki killed Kimberly Layfield, 36; Drew Keriakedes, 49; Donald Largen, 57; Joseph Albanese, 52, at the cafe before killing a 52-year-old Gloria Leonidas in a carjacking. Stawicki killed himself shortly after.
More reserved than usual, Meuse ventured from the kitchen to the bar and gingerly interacted with some of the customers, mustering a smile occasionally.
"I'm overwhelmed right now," he said, while sitting in a corner of the bar.
Among the returning customers were Meuse's parents and his brother, Dan Meuse, who was distraught by the news of the mass shooting in Colorado. He said he couldn't bear to look at the news after he heard about it.
In the past six weeks, volunteers have been working to remodel the cafe, which attracts a customer base of local musicians. The exterior has been repainted and pressure washed. The floor section where the shooting happened was ripped out and a new one installed, painted a bright blue.
In the back, shelves were installed that hold pictures of the victims and dried flowers from the memorial that appeared after the shooting. A large leather chest holds cards and posters left by people.
"The song has ended but their melody lingers on," a plaque donated by Layfield's mother reads above the memorial.
Gentry and Matt Little, who have lived in the neighborhood for a decade, polished off a tuna melt and hummus plate. They described the victims as neighborhood fixtures, regulars of the funky cafe.
"I'm happy to be back," Gentry Little said. "I feel comfortable here."
At the bar, regulars hugged each other and dropped off sunflowers. Others helped complete a newspaper crossword puzzle. Chatter about local music shows was heard.
Besides television cameras and Seattle police officers patrolling the area, normalcy seemed to be back at the cafe.
"I've been working the last six weeks in an empty building," Shockley said. "Now it's full of life."
Seattle's "Brown Paper Tickets" is teaming up with Cafe Racer to help the victims affected. The company is creating 100,000 limited edition tickets featuring work from artists in Cafe Racer's gallery. A portion of the money from every ticket sold will go to a fund dedicated to the families of the victims, Meuse and to the café.
The tickets should be available for event organizers to offer for any event they host through Brown Paper Tickets in about eight weeks.


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This doesn't mean anything for us, since we have to work leading up to the events, but it means you, the fans, get five full days to rest your voices before unleashing its fury.
Friday is all football as local teams play their last regular season games, and three play important matchups that either could, or will, determine if they will make the state playoffs.
On Saturday in Carrollton, seven cross country teams will run in GHSA state meets for a chance to bring home state gold.
On the football field, Christian Heritage will face King's Ridge Christian, and the Lions desperately need a win Friday against their Sub-region 6B-A pairing to earn power-rating points and inch closer to the top 16 and a Class A state playoff berth.
For Dalton and Northwest Whitfield, it is more cut and dry. The Bruins host Gilmer and the Cats welcome Pickens with the winners earning Region 7-4A's third and fourth playoff spots.
Southeast Whitfield faces Cedartown at home in a non-meaningful region crossover game which is a rematch of a game from earlier this year. Cedartown and the state's leading rusher Nick Chubb won the first meeting 47-27 in Cedartown.
In Region 5-3A, both North Murray and Coahulla Creek are eliminated from playoff contention but each have a season finalé. North Murray hosts Gordon Central, and Coahulla Creek welcomes Adairsville. Winless Murray County welcomes Coosa to Chatsworth in Region 7-2A play.
All games begin at 7:30 p.m.
n Two local schools had both the boys and girls teams make the top four in each region meet to qualify for the state cross country meets on Saturday in Carrollton, while three additional teams did the same.
Dalton's boys, the Region 7-4A champs, and Northwest's boys will run at 8:15 a.m., while the Lady Bruins follow with a 9:15 a.m. start. Dalton's Bekah Houston finished in the top six in the region meet and will compete individually at state with Northwest's girls.
Murray County's boys squad finished in the top four of Region 7-2A and will run at 10 a.m. in the Class 2A meet.
Coahulla Creek's boys will run with North Murray's boys at 2:30 p.m. in the Class 3A meet, with the Mountaineers' Isaac Pacheco leading the way after winning an individual Region 5-3A title.
The Lady Colts also qualified for state and will run at 3:15 p.m.
n With the weather offering a reminder that the winter season is coming, it's never too early to buy Christmas presents.
It's also never too early for athletic directors and coaches at all local middle schools and high schools to send in their schedules and rosters for winter sports (basketball, wrestling and swimming and diving) as soon as they're finalized so we can begin putting together the area prep schedule for our readers.
Information should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com, and any questions should be directed to Marty Kirkland, sports editor, at email@example.com or (706) 272-7742.
Devin Golden is a sports writer for The Daily Citizen, and Notre Dame is the luckiest team in the country, but, hey, they ARE Irish. Write to him at email@example.com.


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Corsicana —
Bill Smith was born in Dallas on Jan. 4, 1950 and took his own life Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at the age of 63.
He was preceded in death by father, William Smith; mother, Virginia Bowers; and nephews, James Armstrong and Bradley Armstrong.
Bill was an avid bicyclist, amateur photographer, computer geek; loved cooking, music, White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum.
He is survived by brothers Gerald "Bubba" Armstrong and wife Nancy of Corsicana, Jerry Armstrong and wife Marilyn of Garland, and Ronnie Armstrong of Irving.
He served in the Viet Nam war as an Army helicopter crew chief and had Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology. He was employed by Texas Workforce Commission, Fort Worth.
He is also survived by special friends Lisa Holt, Lori King, ex-wives Gail Thompson and Karen Lee, and stepdaughter, Laura Stanley.
Bill's wish was to be cremated. His ashes will be disbursed at White Rock Lake at a later date.


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Spiritual Honeymoons
Forget about the singing Elvises- we've searched the globe for the best spiritual honeymoon hotspots.
BY: Richard Baimbridge
Looking out over Niagara Falls, once synonymous in Americans' minds with "honeymoon," Oscar Wilde dubbed the spot "the second-greatest disappointment of American married life." A lot has changed since Wilde's days. The average couple no longer dreams of a week in Vegas or a trip to the Grand Canyon to celebrate their nuptials. Jet travel and better communications have made exotic destinations, once the exclusive playgrounds of the wealthy, more accessible to the rest of us.
Nor are the rest of us content to be mere "tourists." Today we are "travellers." More and more couples now view honeymooning as a rare opportunity for adventure, exploration, and true spiritual bonding.
When my own parents got married way back in 1955, their plan was to drive through Mexico. They made it as far as the border, spent a night at a roadside motel, got lost, turned around, and went home. That turned out to be a fitting first day of the rest of their married life, but it doesn't have to happen to you. The world's greatest spiritual and romantic destinations await you. Here are just a few to consider:
Turtle Island
If you endured a "traditional" wedding for the sake of family but long for a more intimate, spiritual experience, Turtle Island is the ideal destination. Here you can experience an authentic Fijian marriage ceremony in an open air chapel on the beach. Brides, adorned in flowers and Fijian attire, arrive by billi billi wedding raft. The wedding is tailored to either Methodist or Catholic faiths, but with local touches like a Kava drink-sipping ritual. Honeymooners stay in a bure (a deluxe palm hut), with private beaches reserved for each couple (the resort accepts a maximum of 14 couples at any given time). Meals are held in a communal outdoor setting under a Banyan tree, complete with French champagne.
Rates: $2,000 fully inclusive wedding package; seaplane transfers $690
Telephone: 800-255-4347
Website: www.turtlefiji.com
Hotel Monasterio
Machu Picchu, Peru
Perched high in the Andes, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is the New Age Mecca--one of the most beautiful and spiritual places in the world. Originally built as a monastery in 1592 on the site of Inca Amaru Qhala Palace, Hotel Monasterio in the town of Cusco (three hours by train to Machu Picchu) is an ideal spot for honeymooning. A stunning chapel is also available for weddings. But be warned: It's not a trip for the faint-hearted. The traditional trek by foot to the ruins is a four-day walk through altitudes that will test the healthiest lungs. But by all accounts, it's worth it.
Doubles $270-320; helicopter lifts $85
International House Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
You don't have to leave the country for a unique spiritual experience. The International House, a breathtaking hotel in the heart of the French Quarter, serves up a ceremony that ranks among the best of them. Featuring an authentic staff voodoo priestess, the hotel offers love blessing rituals for newlyweds. First an altar is built in your room, then clippings of the couple's hair and fingernails are taken and combined with herbs and sealed in a silk gris-gris bag as the priestess draws icons called veves on the floor to summon the loa, or spirit (no animals are killed). The hotel also features flower baths and a "voodoo love kit" with massage oils and other sensuous, mystical treats. The hotel is almost back up to full occupancy after the city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. You can help support the renewal of New Orleans and reinvigorate yourself in the process.
Rates: Suites $359-439; blessing ceremony $125
Telephone: 800-633-5770
Website: www.ihhotel.com
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The long-running dispute between the railroad and its unions carries echoes of the last time workers walked out, but the gap between the two sides is much smaller this time around.
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NORMAN — Lauren "LaLa" Nicole Halliburton, of Norman, age 22, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. She was born April 5, 1991, in Midwest City. Lauren graduated from Norman North High School and attended Oklahoma City Community College.
A memorial service will 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Havenbrook Funeral Home. A celebration of life and balloon release will be 7 p.m. that same evening at Springbrook Park in Norman.
Those who knew Lauren were blessed with knowing a truly unique soul, kind heart and unforgettable free spirit. She had a child-like personality and was drawn to all things dreamy and whimsical. A promoter of peace and love, Lauren was known for her compassion and non-judgmental ways. She found good in everyone she met and often talked about her wishes for a time when everyone would be truly equal.
Lauren loved to read and get swept away in the fantasy of far-away places. She was very artistic and painted beautiful murals. She loved music of all kinds and wrote many songs and poems. She was known for her quirky personality, flamboyant style and clever phrases and nicknames she lovingly bestowed upon friends and family.
Lauren's legacy will live on through her beautiful son, Jude "Judel-Bug" Carson Halliburton. She loved him with everything she had.
Lauren was preceded in death by her grandmother, Marilyn Walters, and great-grandfather, Edward Janesic.
Lauren is also survived by her mother, Jessica Fisher; her father, Marc Halliburton; and stepfather, Laird Fisher; her sister, Shaylin Halliburton; her stepbrother, Stefan Fisher; stepsisters Erin Fisher and Devin Fisher; Jude's father, Dustin Phillips; her grandparents Paula and Rod McKinley, James Walters and Larry Bledsoe; her great-grandparents Clarice "Sue" Janesic, Ann and Max Bledsoe and Mary Testerman; her aunts and uncles Jodi and Josh Hodge, Jennifer Bledsoe, LeighAnn Walters, Jaime Walters, Ryan Walters, Rodney McKinley and Scott McKinley; many great-aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and her best friend, Sammantha Herrera.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Jude's college fund by contacting the family directly.
Arrangements for Lauren and her family were placed in the care of the Vice family at Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman.
Online condolences may be shared at HavenbrookFuneralHome.com.
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Officials at the Kansas Star Casino said Tuesday that part of its permanent casino will open Dec. 12 as it transitions gaming operations from temporary quarters.
Casino officials said in a news release that opening a portion of the permanent casino will minimize the number of days the casino will have to be closed.
"It's a necessary part of the transition into our … new casino," Kansas Star general manager Scott Cooper said in the release.
The Mulvane casino will be open through midnight Dec. 9, close Dec. 10 and 11, then reopen at 8 a.m. Dec. 12 in a portion of the permanent casino.
Three of Kansas Star's five restaurants will also open on that day.
In mid-October, officials opened the 150-room Hampton Inn and Suites Mulvane/Kansas Star Casino.
All of the permanent casino will open Dec. 21 with 1,829 slot machines, 45 table games and 10 table poker rooms, said Kansas Star Casino spokeswoman Megan Strader.
That's up from about 1,400 slot machines and 35 table games in operation today.
With the additions, "we become more of a regional destination," Strader said. "Our hotel is open; we'll have restaurants. It will be a complete package if they want to spend a little more time here."
The ability for customers to stay longer will benefit south-central Kansas, she said.
The permanent casino is the last major component to open at the Kansas Star, which began operations last December in temporary space. That space will become an arena designed for concerts, sporting events, trade shows and equestrian and other events.
Remodeling for the arena is expected to begin next summer and will take about six months, Strader said.
The arena will have 3,500 fixed seats. Adding chairs on the floor for concerts will increase seating to about 5,000, she said.
Plans also include an outdoor equestrian center with arenas and more than 600 stalls. It is expected to be ready for the 2015 season, Strader said.
The casino has been well attended, she said.
"We've been incredibly pleased with the number of guests that we have," Strader said. "We've had a good year."
During the first 10 months of 2012, the arena recorded $159 million in revenue, according to the Kansas Lottery Commission. That includes $14.8 million in revenue in October.
Total cost for the casino will be $325 million, based on its agreement with the state of Kansas, Strader said.
The casino is owned by Boyd Gaming, based in Las Vegas.