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Increases both surface water and deep water temperatures
Acts as an insulating blanket, to retain pool water warmth overnight
Easy break apart prevents entrapment in accidental falls
Reduces evaporation of water and chemicals
Inflatable Solar Sun Rings are 60 inches in diameter
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The Solar Sun Ring™ is a passive solar swimming pool heating device made from two sheets of heavyweight UV resistant vinyl. The upper clear layer holds insulating air and focuses sunlight on the blue colored lower layer. The blue layer absorbs about 50% of the sunlight and converts it to heat. The balance of the sunlight is allowed to pass through for deep water heating. At night the contained air acts as an insulating blanket to retain heat gained during daylight.
Solar Sun Rings are equipped with six magnets to improve clarity and decrease hardness of the water in your pool. The magnets are positioned to facilitate rafting. The strength of the magnets will permit single position removal but will easily separate to prevent entrapment in accidental falls. Solar Sun Rings were designed to be compatible with automatic pool cleaners. In the event the suction hose catches on a ring, the ring will separate from the raft to allow the pool cleaner to continue. Neither water nor pool chemicals can evaporate through the Solar Sun Rings two layers of heavyweight vinyl. You will save water and chemicals about equal to the percentage of the surface covered. Once the water in your pool has reached adequate temperature, Solar Sun Rings may be turned over to conserve water by limiting evaporation without significantly heating the water.
Solar heating of pool water during the day
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Reduces evaporation of water and chemicals
Encapsulated magnets hold rings together for rafting effect
Easy break apart prevents entrapment in accidental falls
Redesigned inner grid with added drainage grommets which allows water to seep through
Redesigned and enlarged outer ring for better floating, rafting and rigidity
Added grommet on the hanging hoop for increased durability
Compatible with automatic pool cleaners
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1x - 60-Inch Solar Sun Ring in Plain Blue Design
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How many Solar Sun Rings does my pool need?
We recommend enough Solar Sun Rings be purchased to cover 70% to 80% of your pools surface, ignoring the small triangles between the rings.
How much heat does one Solar Sun Ring put out?
In an ongoing test at the National Pool Industry Research Center in California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and during the summer months of 2005, Solar Sun Rings proves a total heat input to test pools of 21,000 BTU (or 84,000 Heat Joules) per day for each unit. This result was validated by repeatedly heating 10 x 19 foot test pools to a maximum of 8 degrees Fahrenheit in 4 days and reached plateau after that. Approximately 67% of the pool was covered with Solar Sun Rings.
Are Solar Sun Rings compatible with my pool?
Solar Sun Rings may be used on all chlorine or salt water system pools, whether in ground or above ground. Common accessories such as pool cleaners and leaf catchers are able to operate normally with Solar Sun Rings on the pool. The many features that give Solar Sun Rings greater safety at the same time allow them to be used with automatic pool cleaners. Solar Sun Rings are also compatible with solar panel systems giving a pool a double shot of the sun's energy during the day and great nighttime insulation.
What if a person or animal falls onto one or many Solar Sun Rings while in the pool?
Because of their relatively small size and the easy detachment of the rafting magnets, Solar Sun Rings pose little or no harm of entrapment against a object, person, or animal in case of falling in. In any such case, the fallen person or animal can easily remove the Solar Sun Ring(s) and swim to safety. No other floating solar cover matches Solar Sun Rings design for safety. Countless pets and many people have died because of entrapment with the one piece bubble pack covers. The primary design criteria of the Solar Sun Ring was to prevent entrapment.
How do I clean my Solar Sun Rings?
After removal from the swimming pool Solar Sun Rings can be easily cleaned with a sponge and white vinegar solution.
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By MARY ESCH, Associated Press
---- — OLD FORGE — With their normal summer diet of greens and berries shriveled by summer heat or drought in many spots nationwide, hungry bears are rummaging through garbage, ripping through screens and crawling into cars in search of sustenance.
In the Adirondack Mountain village of Old Forge in northern New York, a black bear clawed through the wall of a candy store on Main Street last week; another one locked itself in a minivan and shredded the interior in a frantic struggle to escape, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
"We've been here 17 years and never had a problem with bears," said Roslyn Starer, who runs the Candy Cottage in Old Forge with her son, Larry. "But it's been so dry the normal foods in the woods just aren't growing. So they're coming into town."
Starer came to the shop one morning to find a bear had ripped a big hole in the wall. "If it had gone much further it would have gotten into the shop, and the damage would have been devastating," she said.
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While property has been damaged by foraging bears, no human injuries have been reported in New York this year.


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Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(212) 563-4444
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 3pm
Monday - Saturday, 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday we are open on event nights at Madison Square Garden only.
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AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Executive Chef:
Daniel Maggio
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities:
Private Room and Bar for 55 Seated and 75 Buffet.
Getting there
Cross Street:
8th Avenue and 33rd Street
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A word from Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
Voted "one of the Top 10 best steakhouses in New York City," Nick & Stef's is a masterful blend of ultra-stylish contemporary design and time-honored culinary artistry. Directly adjacent to Madison Square Garden on West 33rd St. at 8th Ave., it's the place to eat before and after concerts and games
for succulent dry-aged certified black angus steaks, the freshest seafood and signature side dishes.
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Lovely, friendly service. Large
menu choices. Lunch specials. Treat was pre-fix lunch included dessert. We are too full and waitress volunteered to pack it."
Dined on 7/9/2014
Its a great spot to go before a
concert or game. The food is good and we had excellent service."
Dined on 7/8/2014
Good food, good service and try
convenient location for attending events at Madison Square Garden."
Dined on 7/7/2014
I went for lunch to try the chef's
special summer lobster menu. Numerous first and second course dishes featured this luscious food item and many sounded delicious. I limited my choice to a poached lobster which was excellent, accompanied by a flavorful sauvignon blanc, but I'll be back to try some of the other offerings soon."
Dined on 7/2/2014
This place was a home run,
especially if you are going to an event at MSG. Food was great, and the staff wonderful."
Dined on 7/2/2014
We had an early dinner at Nick and
Stef's before attending an event at MSG. We were seated immediately and taken to our table. The bread was cold and hard as was the butter. Our drinks were very strong, so much so that they were borderline unenjoyable. The highlight of the evening was the steak my husband and I ordered. It was impeccably cooked. By far, the best steak we have ever had despite dining at well-known steakhouses across the country. The rosemary frites and key lime pie was to die for. Unfortunately, the brussel sprouts were undercooked and hard and the $6 a scoop lemon gelato was crunchy...very disappointing. We also had to remind our waiter to bring our steak sauces to the table. Not the best but would visit again for the steak"
Dined on 7/2/2014
The wait staff was extremely
pleasant and professional."
Dined on 6/30/2014
Great dinner befor the even at the
Garden. Prefect for Business lunch"
Dined on 4/23/2014
I made a 1pm reservation & stated
I would likely arrive 15 minutes early (the other times weren't available on OT). I did arrive 17 minutes early. There was a man vacuuming the entry rug outside and refused to let us in. He said the restaurant did not open for another FORTY FIVE minutes. That's nearly 30 minutes AFTER my reservation. So for my tight schedule, I had to go across the street and get a blah burger. (I am forced to rate the food to enter this review so I chose the median)."
Dined on 6/22/2014
The menu, price, service were
extra-ordinary. Very good place for a lunch meeting."
Dined on 6/24/2014
The help is customer friendly and
makes sure everything is o.k. The food selection is good and delicious."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Great steaks and super friendly
service, must try near MSG area."
Dined on 6/18/2014
great v day menu and especially
good for a romantic dinner."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Had dinner here with a friend
recently and tried several things on the menu. Yellowfin Tartar and Baked Clams were very good followed by tomato and Mozzarella salad which was good as well. I had the Filet and my friend had the rib eye. No complaints as both streaks were very good. Sides and deserts were good as well. We drank several different scotches during dinner since we both had different tastes. Both of us drink scotch on the rocks. When the bill came I noticed all the alcohol prices were about 20% higher than the menu. Not the end of the world but when Macallan 18 is $35 a glass and the bill says $41 it can add up. When I questioned it they had no answer but made it clear they charge an extra $1 if you want ice. Seriously?"
Dined on 5/28/2014
The Steak was great, The Soft
Shell crab perfect Our our server kept the Cab flowing "
Dined on 5/27/2014
Restaurant caters to local Madison
Square Gardens Sport Events. Don't go during sporting event unless you want to dine in a loud bar environment. Management,food,and service are good. Extremely loud vibrant crowd."
Dined on 5/22/2014
Second time at this establishment
both times before a Garden event. Everything from starters through dessert was delicious. This place hops before a Garden event so reservations are a most. Not for you if your looking for cheap, but worth it in my opinion."
Dined on 4/30/2014
Went here for a romantic early
dinner/late lunch on a Monday ! All staff are friendly and attentive ! Food was surperb ! We both had petite filets and fries ! Try it with the mushroom sauce yum ! "
Dined on 5/19/2014
Although I had stated that I was
lactose intolerant when booking, they were very Un obliging when I tried to choose, they said everything was pre prepared in the morning & they couldn't make anything different, as we were both tired after a hard day sightseeing, didn't want to have to find somewhere else, so said I would have filet mignon, but they said all potato dishes contained dairy, even French fries! I had green salad. The filet was not very tasty, but my lobster starter was delicious. Would not recommend"
Dined on 5/17/2014
We had the pleasure of having
Allan as our waiter. He was attentive and a pleasure. I will definitely be recommending the restaurant to friends, particularly to sit in his section. We also had the honor of meeting the Executive Chef Daniel Maggio. Kudos to him on his menu and his execution. Not only does he produce fantastic food, he is also a really nice person. Really enjoyed my experience and meeting them both. "
Dined on 5/14/2014
Lunch was great, The soft shell
crab was very good the Porterhouse was the best I have had "
Dined on 5/13/2014
had a great time - but very glad
we had 5:15pm reservations for the 8pm Billy Joel concert at MSG. It got EXTREMELY crowded by 6pm. Food was good and the service outstanding. Would eat here again if going to Madison Square Garden for an event."
Dined on 5/9/2014
Excellent food. Great for fans of
NY steakhouses. Not inexpensive."
Dined on 5/9/2014
Although it was only open Sunday
due to a Madison Square Garden event), with about a third of the tables and much of the bar filled with Rangers jerseys, the noise level was not bad and the atmosphere pleasant. The service was attentive. The food was unimpressive, particularly the steaks. My steak was perfectly salted and a tad overcooked from a steakhouse perspective. Normally, if you ask for "médium rare" in a steakhouse, the middle is red but warm (rare is red and cool). Here it was pink. Why have a dry-aged list at all?! It's a pricey steakhouse, all of the beef should be dry aged. The New England-style seafood chowder was bland and grainy. The giant asparagus were cooked just right, as were the mushrooms, which lacked seasoning."
Dined on 4/27/2014
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Dined on 4/25/2014
After a busy Easter Weekend we
were looking for a nice quiet place for a good quality steak dinner. Nick & Stef's went beyond our expectations! The steaks were outstanding, the wine was great and the service was exceptional. It was a truly pleasant experience. Thank you!"
Dined on 4/20/2014
Great Steak The Tuna is so
good With the nice weather they should have an outdoor seating and an outdoor bar "
Dined on 4/17/2014
Service was wonderful. Timely
service but not rushed. Steak was cooked to perfection and excellent quality."
Dined on 4/19/2014
Food was delicious and our
waitress was very attentive and accommodating. On the pricey side but typical of a good steakhouse."
Dined on 4/18/2014
This was a great choice for a
restaurant before the knicks game. The food was great! I have a serious shellfish allergy, so the Chef came out to talk to me. That was impressive, for him to do that on a busy night! Ambiance was energetic and staff was polite. I definitely recommend it to anyone. The private entrance into Madison Square Garden from within the restaurant was the perfect ending to a great night!"
Dined on 4/16/2014
AND THE PLACE WAS A MAD-HOUSE. OUR WAITRESS WAS GREAT, ESPCIALLY HELPING US WITH OUR GLUTEN ALERGEE. wOULD DEF COME BACK"
Dined on 4/17/2014
I hadn't been to Nick & Stef's in
a very long time, and it didn't disappoint. My friend & I were celebrating our birthdays and since she'd never been, I recommended it for our dinner. She was very impressed with the food & service, as was I. Everything was excellent. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 4/16/2014
We went to nick and stefs for
lunch. They had a nice pre fix menu. As always good food and service. "
Dined on 4/15/2014
The most convenient, delicious
restaurant in midtown. Came before a Ranger game and was blown away. The energy of the staff and general buzz of it being a game night was the draw for me. We were lucky in that we were able to get a table without a reservation (perfectly timed cancellation) so after enjoying amazing drinks with the friendly bartenders we switched to the dining room where we had our delicious apps, sides and entrees, with barely enough room for dessert. My ribeye was cooked to perfection and I have no words for everything else on the table. Just outstanding."
Dined on 4/9/2014
Food and service was excellent.
The calamari was exceptional along with the baked clams. You can't beat the tuna. Always prepared perfectly. Dan the chef is always friendly and comes out to say hello. Staff is great. I am a repeat customer."
Dined on 4/5/2014
We have eaten at N&S several times
in the past but it has been about 2 years and have no intention on going back. The food was was less then average, the steak tartare was unbearable and the cut of filet a poor choice by the chef. Maybe a bad night but too many issues with this dining experience for me to recommend it."
Dined on 4/4/2014
Perfect spot at Madison Square
Garden and Penn Station. Why settle for anything less than a stellar meal, great wines by the glass and polished service when heading to MSG? Pre-game this place is hectic, after the game it is much quieter. Either way, we have never been disappointed. The dry aged rib eye is a favorite, along with their tuna tartar app. The cocktails are always spot on and unlike many places their wine by the glass is actually served in great wine glasses so you really can enjoy their selections. None at our table felt the portions were small and compared to other top NY steakhouses the pricing is good."
Dined on 4/2/2014
We ate at 5:00 p.m. and the place
was dead and so was the service. Sorry but I expected someone to be on the floor for the 6 tables of business folks."
Dined on 3/31/2014
I came in here on Sunday before
the NCAA tournament, there were only a couple of other tables and just about every aspect of our meal was not up to par. My prime rib actually came out ice cold. For the price that they charge I expected the food to be much better than it was."
Dined on 3/30/2014
Food was brilliant...host was very
good. some rude waiters but main host was a joy"
Dined on 3/29/2014
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The Department of Motor Vehicles has confirmed that Gary Wright, 16, who was driving the car the night of the one-car Lovely Street accident, did not have a license.
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The Canton teenage driver who police said crashed his small car into a telephone pole late Wednesday evening is still in critical condition, according to hospital officials.
Gary Wright, 16, was transferred to Connecticut Children's Medical Center after Life Star airlifted him and passenger Michael Follert, 19, of Avon, to Hartford Hospital to be treated for critical injuries. The other passenger, Frank O'Connor, 18, was ejected from the car upon collision and transported to Hartford Hospital in an ambulance, police said.
The car Wright drove – a 1998 Honda Coupe registered to his mother – wrapped around the pole after one side of the vehicle struck it, police said. After the North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Squad surveyed the accident, the car – nearly cut in half upon impact– was taken to the town impound lot.
Fire officials confirmed that it took about 45 minutes to extricate Wright from the vehicle.
As of 3:38 p.m., Wright was in critical but stable condition and Follert was in serious but stable condition at Hartford Hospital, police said in a statement. O'Connor has since been released from the hospital with minor injuries.
Both Avon and Canton Patch left messages with the state Department of Motor Vehicles, but the calls were not returned by Thursday evening. The Hartford Courant, NBC Connecticut, WFSB and CBS-owned radios station WTIC NewsTalk 1080 reported that the DMV confirmed Wright had a learner's permit but not a driver's license.
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BELCONNEN, Australia, October 17. SWIMMING Australia made an official announcement today that former Dutch coach Jacco Verhaeren will be the country's new national team head coach, filling a position vacated in March by Leigh Nugent.
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Verhaeren is the first foreign-born coach to take the position, taking his place in a legacy that includes Nugent, Bill Sweetenham and Don Talbot. His birthplace may irk some who wanted an Australian to lead the country back to its heyday of winning multiple international gold medals, but Swimming Australia President John Bertrand praised the hire saying: "To be world best, we must search the world for the very best people and we believe we have done this in appointing Jacco Verhaeren as our new National Head Coach, to work with our existing world class athletes and coaches."
Verhaeren was one of the key players in bringing the Netherlands to international prominence, guiding Olympic legends Pieter van den Hoogenband and Inge de Bruijn to success in 2000 and 2004. Recently, he's been the coach for Olympic champions Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Marleen Veldhuis.
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Swimming Australia President John Bertrand AM and CEO Mark Anderson have today announced Jacco Verhaeren as the new National Head Coach to work under Director of High Performance Michael Scott.
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Having coached seven Olympic medallists, including Pieter van den Hoogenband to dual gold in Sydney 2000 and the 100m freestyle gold in Athens 2004, Verhaeren is currently the Technical Director of the Dutch Swimming Federation.
At the London Olympics Verhaeren coached Ranomi Kromowidjojo to gold in the 50m and 100m freestyle and the Dutch women to silver in the 4x100m freestyle relay behind Australia while Kromowidjojo went on to win gold in the 50m freestyle at this year's world championships in Spain.
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"High performance teams require strong cultural values of trust, integrity, transparency of communication, respect for others and having fun. Jacco lives all of these values."
"To be world best, we must search the world for the very best people and we believe we have done this in appointing Jacco Verhaeren as our new National Head Coach, to work with our existing world class athletes and coaches."
Having coached at the last five Olympic Games and being the Director of Dutch swimming for the past seven years, Verhaeren says the chance to work in Australia and with some of the best athletes and coaches in the world was too good to pass up.
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"In the Netherlands we are a small swimming nation that has worked hard technically to maximise every opportunity. We've had some success working on those technical elements and I hope to bring that focus and drive to this new role in Australia."
"To have the competitive edge in international swimming you have to combine the physical, psychological and technical components of our sport, and I'm looking forward to challenging and inspiring the athletes and the coaches to achieve their goals."
Swimming Australia CEO Mark Anderson said the appointment of Verhaeren finalises a world-wide search and the new leadership structure of the high performance unit under the guidance of Michael Scott.
"Such is the allure of the Australian Swim Team internationally, there was great interest in the role from the start and a large number of high quality candidates applied," said Anderson.
"Michael Scott and I commenced the process with interviews after the World Championships in Barcelona and further interviews were conducted before a selection panel in Australia. Our goal from day one was to find, and recruit, a world class Head Coach who was aligned to our current direction for both the team and the organisation."
"We believe Jacco will continue the momentum we have created across our high performance team of quality coaches, swimmers and staff. The team's cultural fit was always a high priority and Jacco will contribute significantly to this area. As National Head Coach he will provide a high level of technical expertise that will complement and strengthen our existing knowledge base in this area."
"In Michael, and now Jacco we have two world class leaders and outstanding professionals in their field, which can only benefit the sport as a whole."
Having watched Verhaeren's progression from a pool deck coach to Technical Director at the Dutch Swimming Federation, Michael Scott sees his technical aspects and focus as a real win for the sport in Australia.
"Technically the Dutch have been one of the stronger nations in world swimming for some time now, with their starts, turns and particularly their relay change overs, and Jacco has played a big role in that," said Scott.
"To be world class we need to be world class in every element of the sport, and we know that there are technical areas that we can work on, and improve, to add to the physical strengths and skills that we already possess."
"I'd like to thank Michael Bohl and Rohan Taylor for their work in coaching the women's and men's teams in Barcelona this year and I'm looking forward to working with Jacco for next year's Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs on the Gold Coast, and of course leading into Rio."
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Olympics -- 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012
World Championships -- 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
European Championships -- 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
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"Your calm and patient demeanor coupled with your high level of competence and professionalism has allowed you to enjoy the support of the community, and the respect of the men and women under your control," Kirk said in her letter to the chief.
Some in the community had initially expressed concerns about Smith as a choice for chief, pointing to questions over his command experience, with the city ordinance requiring three years in a leadership position. But, the independent organization that fielded Smith as a candidate assured city councilors and administrators that Smith's work as battalion chief combined with time as deputy chief met the requirements.
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We're excited to debut a new series of articles for our Motivation column. Over the next months we'll hear from a social worker, a running coach, and a sport massage therapist, all bringing different perspectives and insights on the topic of motivation and running. This month we kick things off with an article by local social worker and running convert Colin Vincent on an inspiring youth program called Team Unbreakable.
Team UNBREAKABLE: Helping Teens Take Life's Hills and Valleys in Stride
By Colin Vincent
It ain't easy being a teen. The journey from childhood to adulthood can be confusing, stressful and at times downright painful. Like Freddie Mercury and David Bowie sing in the classic hit by Queen, our youth are under tremendous pressure to succeed, and yet the terror of coming to know what this world is about frequently overwhelms their ability to cope with seismic physical and emotional shifts and to make sense of increasingly complex lives – a troubling reality that is reflected in recent statistics on youth and mental illness. For example, the Canadian Mental Health Association pegs the total number of 12-19 year olds at risk of developing depression at a sobering 3.2 million1, while suicide continues to be a leading cause of death among Canadians aged 15-24 (second only to accidents)2.
Fortunately, researchers and therapists have discovered a new anti-depressant/anti-stress treatment to improve the health and wellbeing of youth who may be struggling with mental illness. It's called 'running' and it can work wonders either as a standalone treatment or in tandem with other more formal interventions (e.g., psychotherapy and/or medication). The idea here is that running is not only a healthy activity, but also seems to be therapeutic – no surprise to the many runners out there who have found stress levels lowered after a good long run.
The Team Unbreakable program for youth exemplifies how physical activity, along with relevant education and quality support, can help teens create positive changes in their lives one run at a time. Modeled after a successful 'Teen Run Group Therapy Program' developed by social worker and avid runner Dan McGann at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Team Unbreakable is a 12-week program that helps young people move from a non-running baseline (no prior running experience required) to participation in a 5K race by the end of the program. Along the way, group members connect with peers, learn about physical and mental health from inspirational guest speakers, and develop skills to tackle the steep hills, flat stretches and low points that are part of any run – and any life.
It's about building self-confidence and resilience as well as getting a decent cardio workout. And the early results speak for themselves. Charlotte von Prondzinski, Child and Youth Counsellor with the Georgian Bay Family Health Team in Collingwood, Ontario, helped launch a Team Unbreakable initiative early in 2013 for youth who were referred for mental health services by a family physician. Participants tracked their moods over the 12-week period (including before and after each run) using a standard self-report measure. By the end of the program, von Prondzinski reports that participants' moods had improved by a mind-blowing 40% on average. To get a sense of what this impressive stat means in real terms (i.e., lived experience), click here to view their incredibly awesome Team Unbreakable video.
Team Unbreakable participants showing the joy that running and community can bring.
Running group therapy programs like TU demonstrate the astounding resilience of our teens and the transformative power of physical activities like running. To paraphrase one Team Unbreakable participant, running can give us a healthy way to express ourselves, to engage with the world and to discover potential we never knew we had.
Many of us who discovered running later in our lives, and who have taken it up as a largely recreational pursuit, will identify with these feelings too. Running does help us discover potential, engage with our communities, and feel great about ourselves. It's why we keep getting out there every week.
How inspiring then that these awesome benefits of running are now being used to help teens struggling through some extremely tough stretches? Running has the power to transform mind and body. It's something worth reflecting on when facing that next long hill.
To learn more about Team Unbreakable, click here.
Colin Vincent, MSW, RSW, is a Social Worker with Lanark County Mental Health and a fitness enthusiast who recently discovered the joys of running. He ran his first 5K at the Brett Pearson Run for Your Life event in Carleton Place this past September.
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Jeffersonville police say they caught a Charlestown man in the act of burglarizing a home in Jeffersonville on Tuesday, resulting in an arrest.
Adam Shane Garza, 24, 6207 Ridgefield Drive, has been preliminarily charged with B felony burglary, D felony residential entry and B misdemeanor criminal mischief, according to a police report.
Police were sent to the home in the 1100 block of Windsor Drive at about 12:15 p.m. after a neighbor had called authorities about a man in a white shirt looking through a front window of the home.
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The Town of Hancock, MA originated from a 1762 King's grant that established a territory then known as the "Plantation of Jericho." Asa Douglas of Canaan City, New York purchased the biggest piece of the territory - a huge 1,000 acre parcel. Other settlers that purchased property were Samuel Hand, Captain Caleb Gardner, Deacon Samuel Brown, and the Goodrich brothers, David and Charles. These ambitious farmers settled in the Jericho Valley with hopes of fertile land and prosperity. Most of these men also fought in key battles during the Revolutionary War in the late 18th Century, led by none other than Major Douglas. The garret of Asa Douglas's home was actually used as a jail during the Revolutionary War. Shumway Farm as it is known can still be seen today, just a short walk from where we are right now. The Jericho Valley was quickly clear cut in the late 1760's, from its lowest elevation along Post Road up to the 1200' mark around the entire valley. A furniture factory was built to accommodate the thousands of trees, while sheep began to replace them, grazing on the grasses of Hancock's rich soil.
In the early stages of Jericho Valley's development, it was believed that a devastating disease was seeping through the entire valley floor, pushing the farmers higher into the hills to escape the potential for disaster. Homes were razed, and re-built in the surrounding mountains. Their livelihoods were at stake, and a move to the hills seemed much more plausible than relocation at the time. Many sheep were abandoned by their owners, left to try and survive the almost certain death that the valley floor held for them. As the farmers began the next chapter of their lives, the forgotten sheep flourished, and cast some doubt as to whether or not any disease existed at all on the bottom of Jericho Valley. Subsequently, some farmers began to creep back to the lower elevations while others held their ground in the surrounding hills. As years went on and debate sprouted amongst the town folk, something very strange began to happen… Each fall, on thirteen different nights, the sheep would disappear into the hills at dusk, leaving behind the land which gave them so much. They would always return the next morning, seemingly unscathed from the previous night's journey. Even more debate started, but the biggest questions remained unanswered: Were they running away from something, or towards something else? Were they lured into the hills, or scared away by something from the depths of the Jericho Valley? This very strange nocturnal behavior slowly vanished from the fabric of what is now Hancock, as farmers began new farming endeavors, and the population of sheep quickly diminished to almost nothing. But even as the numbers of sheep decreased, they still made the yearly migration into the hills each year .…….on those 13 Nights. Do you have what it takes to explore the innards of the Jericho Hills?
Well, year one is in the books. The preverbial Haunt Cherry has been popped, and we are getting amped up to scare again this coming fall. Last season proved very successful for us, despite losing a few days to crazy weather. Our mix of haunted house, Dark Ride (on our summit chairlift), and outdoor top haunt really had something for everyone. We learned some valuable lessons and plan on some really creepy additions to our haunt this year. The transworld show in St. Louis is just a few weeks away, and we couldn't be more excited about attending again. I'd love to give a few hints about our plans for this coming year's haunt, but I'll reserve that until after the show.
Last year, when I entered the trade show floor at the America's Center, my eyes nearly exploded. Booths as far as you can see in every direction, and haunters galore, looking for exciting additions to their venues. I felt like that kid in the candy store, undecided about what to purchase due to the overwhelming amount of choices. This year I enter focused and oriented to some great ideas that we have in store.
Be sure to check us out this fall, and all that the Berkshires have to offer. We have 13 very special nights for you to choose from.
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