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THE VILLAGE lies in the heart of Transylvania, north-west of Brasov. Set in a lovely valley, this is a perfect starting point to visit Mesendorf, Roades, Cloasterf and other Saxon villages with fortified churches. The Viscri church is UNESCO designated and its origins date from 1100 when the Hungarian Szeklers first settled in the village. The Trust has restored part of the church and at least 50 facades, barns, walls and buildings in this beautifully intact village. The village has a rough bar, museum and coffee/clothes shop but no general store.
THE HOUSE sleeps 4. Two separate buildings opposite each other within a courtyard - each with own shower, hot and cold running water and internal WC. Kitchen separate with wood and/or gas stove.
THE JOURNEY: Drive from Bucharest through Brasov, through Rupea towards Sighisoara. Turn left at Bunesti for Viscri. Duration: Approx. 4 hours
THE COST per person per night: £25, or 7 nights for the price of 6.Breakfast £6, lunch £10, dinner £15 per person.
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THE VILLAGE is very well preserved due to its isolation, set far away from any town 13 kilometres down a country road, which eventually leads into the hills and forests. It is a perfect starting point to discover other secluded villages with fortified churches. Malancrav has the highest proportion of remaining Saxons in any village in Transylvania. The Lutheran church has rare 15th century frescoes and the oldest entire altarpiece (1520) still in original location in Transylvania. Close to the church is a hitherto abandoned Hungarian princely Manor House, beautifully restored by the MET. Adjacent to the Manor is an ancient orchard - now organic - also managed by the Trust. There are three small shops in the village selling basic food.
THE HOUSE sleeps 5 + 1 child under 8. It consists of two houses set together in courtyard, with a stable and barn leading into an orchard. Two large rooms in first house plus shower and WC (sleeps three). In second house one room (sleeps two) connecting to a basically equipped kitchen, and a dining room with a wood-burning stove. Outdoor summer kitchen.
THE JOURNEY: Drive from Bucharest to Brasov, and through Sighisoara towards Medias. Turn left at Laslea. First left in Laslea and then branch right to Malancrav.
THE COST per person per night: £25, or 7 nights for the price of 6. Breakfast £6, lunch £10, dinner £15 per person.
THE VILLAGE is set among wooded hills, close to Malancrav. There are beautiful walks to Malancrav and Cris. With only 70 houses and 140 inhabitants, the village had been scheduled for rural systemisation (i.e. being bulldozed over) during Ceausescus regime. Luckily, the 1989 Revolution put a stop to that plan.The 15th century Saxon church contains a plaque commemorating a member of the Transylvanian Bethlen family. The remains of the old altar (1550) are in the Sighisoara Museum.
THE HOUSE sleeps 3 and has recently been restored and refurbished, with indoor WC and shower. An outside summer terrace is being built.
THE JOURNEY Drive from Bucharest to Brasov, and through Sighisoara towards Medias. Turn left at Laslea. First left in Laslea and then branch left to Floresti.
THE VILLAGE - first mentioned in documents by King Carl in 1322. The fortified church is situated on the west hill of the village. In 1810 the old church was taken down and a new spacious one built. The organ of 1822 was made by Johann Thois from Râsnov. There is a rough bar in the village and the Suciu family will welcome you and provide wonderful food if required.
THE HOUSE sleeps 4. It was once the ancient site of the first village church and is set in a courtyard with plum orchard and barn. Indoor kitchen and outside summer kitchen. Internal bath and WC.
THE JOURNEY: Drive from Bucharest through Brasov, through Rupea towards Sighisoara. 14 km after Rupea turn left to Crit. Duration: Approx. 4 hours
THE COST per person per night: £25, or 7 nights for the price of 6.Breakfast £6, lunch £10, dinner £15 per person.
THE VILLAGE lies in a valley 8km to the south of Saros and is set among former terraced vineyards. It is first mentioned in a historical document in 1283 and as a trading centre in 1397. The magnificent church of Mary is 44m long and surrounded by two circular fortified walls with a third one on the west-south-west side. The altar piece in the church is exceptional. The church was restored in 1943 and in 1993 it was put on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
THE ACCOMMODATION consists of two quite separate large rooms containing two beds in each room with shower and WC. The rooms overlook a cobbled courtyard and stable. On the right of the courtyard there is a kitchen, which is part of a quiet shop selling local crafts, lace embroidery and painted furniture.
THE JOURNEY: Drive from Bucharest to Brasov, and through Sighisoara towards Medias. Turn left towards Biertan.
THE COST per person per night: £25, or 7 nights for the price of 6. Breakfast £6, lunch £10, dinner £15 per person.
A wide range of guided tours of the villages and places of special interest as well as activities are available from the Trust.
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A study of 25 racing Thoroughbred and Standardbred stables showed good correlation to NRC-suggested intakes, but it becomes
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nutrition, it was important in Owens' study to evaluate the feeds and supplements being used and to determine any dietary
deficiencies. Of the 22 horses investigated in her study, only one eventer and three dressage horses were deemed balanced
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and a horse that is simply not working to its potential. Nine horses were receiving sodium at a level significantly lower
than the NRC recommendations, and four others were deficient in other minor vitamins.
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countries in the world. This is an extremely successful program, and yet there are still some areas for improvement.
"While some of the participants in this study had a clear grasp of the principles of basic equine nutrition, several were
confused about feeding and viewed nutrition as a low priority in the performance of their horses," Owens says.
It brings into question how much nutritional knowledge and attention exists in the smaller, less elite and less successful
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From the first day he sat down behind his executive desk in Great American Ball Park in 2005, one of the many missions of Cincinnati Reds PresidentCEO Bob Castellini was to snag the All-Star Game for his team, his fans and his city.The All-Star game has not been in Cincinnati since 1988, at old Riverfront Stadium, and it never has been played at Great American Ball Park, which unlocked its gates for the first time in 2003.Castellini kept after it, kept the bug in the ears of Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, asking when the game would land in Cincinnati.When Castellini and Selig were together, surrounded by media, a media representative from Cincinnati would ask Selig, When will the All-Star Game be in Cincinnati again? Castellini would smile and tell Selig, I didnt plant that question, but he smiled broadly when the commissioner would say, Soon, we hope. Very soon.Well, now Castellini can say of one of his many missions, Mission accomplished.The All-Star game is coming to Cincinnati in 2015. Selig was in Cincinnati Wednesday afternoon to make the announcement Reds fans have been waiting to hear:It give me great pleasure, on behalf of Major League Baseball, to award the 2015 All-Star game to the Cincinnati Reds, Selig said in front of a media conference.Selig emphasized that Cincinnati to those who were around for the 1988 game in Riverfront wont recognize the 2015 event.It used to be a one-day event, he said. The game would be played on one day and then the players left town. Now it is a five-day event that will benefit charities all over the city, referring to events like the ever-popular Home Run Derby the the Futures Game involving minor-league stars.Selig said the All-Star game should pump 80 million to 100 million into the Cincinnati economy.The game was held in Kansas Citys refurbished Kauffman Stadium last year and the city said it generated 60 million for the city.Even though there are 30 major-league teams and the All-Star game is on a rotating basis, fans wondered what took so long for it to return to Cincinnati, although it will be only 27 years since the 1988 stop.In recent times, the game has gone to cities with new stadiums or refurbished stadium, but Great American opened in 2003 and it took 12 years to get the game. Newer stadiums like Citi Field in New York opened in 2009 and is the site of this years game. Minnesotas Target Field, opened in 2010, hosts the 2014 game.But all that is forgotten now. Castellinis mission is accomplished and the city is thrilled that the event belongs to Cincinnati in 2015.It will be the fifth time for the All-Star game to be played in Cincinnati. Old Crosley Field hosted it twice and Riverfront Stadium hosted it twice.In fact, the 1970 game was the first baseball game played in Riverfront when it opened in July of that year and became famous as the All-Star game that was won by the National League when Cincinnati native Pete Rose crashed into Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse to score the winning run in the 12th inning.Selig cited Cincinnatis historic significance in baseball, including the games first professional team in 1869, through the Frank Robinson years of the 1950s and 1960s, the Big Red Machine Era, the Barry Larkin-Ken Griffey Jr. era and the current team, Of Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce and Joey Votto.The honor has been earned by the fans, our corporate sponsors and civic partners who have loyally supported this team, said Castellini. Baseball truly could not have selected a more grateful or worthy community with whom to partner. We appreciate baseballs confidence in entrusting us with one of baseballs most treasured traditions.
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That important message was delivered by Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips to students at Collins Elementary in Florence.
Kentucky has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation and that can lead to a myriad of health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure and depression, but Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips says he wants these kids to learn how to stay healthy. "I play basketball and football and one of my favorites right now is bowling, I love to go bowling," he said.
The Reds second baseman also took questions from the audience, such as if he liked to see himself on the jumbotron. "Honestly I love it, you know, I love seeing myself on TV and on the big screen. I do....I mean every time I look up there it's like 'wow, momma I did it'."
Phillips says he did it through exercise and healthy eating habits, habits he says are important for kids to learn. "The message I was trying to give them is stay active, have fun while you're young and eat right and enjoy life," said Phillips.
Phillips says life is a lot more enjoyable with proper nutrition. "It's all about how people eat. A lot of people don't go out there and be active like they used to. Like back in the day people used to be outside all the time now everybody's in the house playing video games and always on the Internet so its just a new generation," he said.
In the last two generations, childhood obesity rates across the nation have tripled. Kentucky has the highest rate at 31.5 percent. Indiana isn't far behind at 29.5 percent and Ohio comes in at 28.8 percent. Washington DC boasts the lowest childhood obesity rate at 19.7 percent.
Phillips says athletes like himself can set a good example. "I love kids that's what it's all about. It's all about giving back," said Phillips.
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In addition to exercise and healthy eating habits, the American Heart Association recommends kids get a proper amount of sleep, limit the amount of soda they drink and avoid large portions of food.
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The creation of the Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) originated during the second Union of the North American Vietnamese Student Associations Conference in 2005, in conjunction with the Vietnamese Interacting As One (VIA-1) Conference. The concept of an annual philanthropy campaign came when youth leaders and professionals were in search of a vehicle to further drive uNAVSA's mission of developing leaders and regions, networking and a unifying voice outside the conference.
The CPP is an initiative for Vietnamese-student and community organizations to collaborate and partner with in working toward a charitable cause. The idea was to create momentum for a collective national effort under one philanthropic campaign. The CPP campaign assists North American Vietnamese non-profit organizations or philanthropy organizations to better achieve their mission through collective and collaborative partnership with uNAVSA and its constituent groups.
We are proud to announce the Children of Vietnam as the beneficiary for the 2011-2012 CPP Campaign.
About Children of Vietnam
There are over 34 million children in Vietnam. With so many Vietnamese children living in poverty, many children face hunger, inadequate health care, homelessness or substandard housing, and lack of access to education. These children have little hope for a successful future.
Children of Vietnam creates a future for these children that is full of promise. COV is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing these children with what they need to succeed in life: good nutrition, life saving medical care, safe and secure housing, and access to education.
As a result of COV's life changing programs, these children can look toward a brighter future. COV helps these children escape the cycle of poverty, overcome the limitation of disability, and realize the dreams they never thought possible.
The Story of Children of Vietnam
Children of Vietnam's founding was humble—one man, Ben Wilson, seeing the unmet needs of thousands of children and acting in small yet significant ways to improve those children's lives. As luck and fortune would have it, Ben Wilson, was sent to Danang, Vietnam in the early 1990's on business, where he met Luong Thi Huong. Huong carried the same passion in her heart for the children she saw needing food, shelter, medicine, or a dry home. Together, Ben & Huong began to help the children, riding a scooter through the streets of Danang and into the countryside, bringing aide to children and their families.
Ben and Huong volunteered on their own time and with their own resources and the resources generously given by friends, family, and church. Within months, Huong's living room became a staging area, filled with donations of food, clothing, and medicine from Ben's frequent trips home to the United States. When Ben retired from his business in Vietnam and returned home to the States, he could not forget the Vietnamese people whom he had so grown to love. Ben knew he needed to make a lasting change for the Vietnamese children and their families and he continued looking for ways to help.
In the meantime, word was traveling fast in Danang. Families were knocking on Huong's door asking for help. From a world away, Ben was sending money and material goods and Huong, out of her living room, was assisting families, stretching the resources to the best of her ability.
The spirit and passion of Ben and Huong's work continued and in 1998, Children of Vietnam was formally established as a 501(c)(3) organization with Ben Wilson serving as President and Luong Thi Huong serving as COV's Program Director in Vietnam. Over the past decade, COV has continued to grow and thrive. Children of Vietnam now provides a number of life changing services for the children through its four program areas—education, housing, nutrition and medical and its two special initiatives: Empowering Foundations for Women and their Children (supporting single woman and their families with education, training and housing), and Hope System of Care, (wrap around services for children with disabling conditions, including those who have congenital impairments or may have been negatively impacted by exposure to Agent Orange/dioxin).
What began in a living room in Danang, Vietnam has grown into much more than either Ben or Huong could ever have dreamed as they were riding on a scooter through the countryside. Ten years later, a volunteer board of directors and advisory board of directors now support Ben in the United States. Huong, now COV's Vietnam's Country Director, oversees a staff of seven in-country employees in Vietnam. In addition, a growing number of generous individuals, small businesses, churches, corporations and foundations support COV's work bringing Ben and Huong's dream of a better tomorrow for thousands of children a reality.
In 2008, Children of Vietnam marked its 10-year anniversary with celebrations in both the United States and Vietnam. COV is excited about its future and plans to continue to serve the children of Vietnam for many years to come.
More information can be found here.
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Mission Control is the new Mac command center included with OS X Lion. Mission Control lets you work with Expose, Dashboard, Spaces, and full-screen apps in a single easy-to-use interface. That means you get a bird's-eye view of what's happening on your Mac with just a gesture or a mouse click. Mission Control displays all open windows and applications, just as Expose does in Snow Leopard. But in addition, Mission Control also displays all of the desktop Spaces you create, provides Dashboard access, and displays all currently running full-screen apps in a row of thumbnail icons across the top of the Mission Control display.
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How Lloyds' wealth division is readying for RDR
by Sarah Miloudi on Nov 01, 2012 at 10:34
While Lloyds Banking Group has been grabbing the headlines thanks to its unwelcome £1 billion payment protection insurance surprise, the lender's wealth division has been busy getting ready for the new regulatory regime.
As the retail distribution review (RDR) fast approaches, Lloyds has opened up a private banking client centre so to offer clients speedier access to its services.
The innovation was borne out a research project into the impact of the RDR. Lloyds said the same project also prompted its decision to start referring clients with £100,000 of investible assets toward its private banking services division.
Lloyds, which roughly a year ago said it wanted to become the go-to UK wealth management provider, has also decided to end its push into the mass market.
Clients with less than £100,000 in savings and investments will not be offered any investment advice service.
However the bank has a host of new products in the pipeline for these clients, with many of these coming to fruition during 2013.
Lloyds explained in an announcement to the Stock Exchange: 'With the onset of the retail distribution review we have undertaken extensive market research on customer requirements and how the market will evolve.
'As a result customers with over £100,000 of investible assets who would benefit from holistic financial planning will be referred to our private banking service. For customers who hold less than £100,000 in savings and investments we will not offer an investment advice service but will continue to give these customers information and help with savings products on a non-advised basis.'
Lloyds is not the only big bank looking to crack the competitive wealth management market - the likes of Barclays already have a strong grip on the space and Investec, following its recent acquisitions of Williams de Broe and Rensburg Sheppards, has formed its own distinct Investec Wealth & Investment division.
The progress banks have made has been mixed, however, with the likes of Credit Suisse seemingly scaling back its operations.
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Jonathan Lee Bibb
OAK HILL — Jonathan Lee Bibb, 18, of Oak Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division from injuries received in a vehicle accident.
Born April 21, 1995, at Beckley, the son of Michael Ray Bibb, Sr., of Oak Hill and the late Sherry Lee Buckland Bibb Greene.
He would have been a Senior this fall (2013 - 2014) at Oak Hill High School, where he was a member of the JROTC from 2009 - 2012 and the ROTC from 2012 - 2013.
He attended the Dothan Baptist Church.
He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, and hunting.
Jonathan was preceded in death by his mother Sherry Lee Buckland Bibb Greene; his stepfather Donnie Greene, his grandfather John A. Bibb, Jr., and his grandmother Rose M. Buckland.
Those left to cherish his memory include his father Michael Ray Bibb, Sr., and his stepmother Rhonda Adams of Oak Hill; his brothers and sisters Michael Ray Bibb, Jr., of Oak Hill, Levi Fenton of Page; Emily Bibb of Pineville, and Haley Bibb of Maple Fork; his grandmother Debbie L. Bibb of Oak Hill; his grandfather Lee Buckland of Scarbro, and his stepgrandmother Judy Buckland of Scarbro.
His remains rest at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, where the funeral will be held 1 p.m. Monday with Pastor Robert Morey officiating and where the family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of service. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
Condolences may be sent to www.highlawnfuneralhomechapel.com.
Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.
JoAnn Bika Blake
JoAnn Bika Blake, 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at her home in Beckley.
She was born on September, 9, 1938, in Skelton, W.Va., to John and Sylvia Catherine Perdue Bika.
JoAnn married Leaborn Averette (Pete) Blake in 1956. They were happily married for 57 years. Shortly after their marriage, JoAnn and her husband, Pete Blake, relocated to Baltimore, Md., where she enjoyed a rewarding career, a loving family and lasting memories. While in Baltimore, JoAnn worked at Maryland National Bank and Commercial Credit Equipment Corporation. Upon returning to Beckley, JoAnn continued her career at Commercial Credit and retired after 34 years of employment from United National Bank as Assistant Vice President. She attended the Oak Grove Christian Church.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Perdue Bika, her brother James (Jimmy) Bika, sisters Shirley Faye Bika Puckett and Julia Bika Thompson.
JoAnn is survived by her husband Leaborn Averette (Pete) Blake of Beckley; her son Gary J Blake of Charleston, W.Va.; her daughter Gina Mahaffey and husband Allen of Mt. Hope, W.Va.; sister Debbie Bika Frey; a special grandson Allen Mahaffey II and wife Ashley Rizzi Mahaffey, grandchildren David, Jesse and RaDonna; special sister-in-law Bea Farley; brother-in-law Tommy Thompson; nieces; nephews; her extended loving family in Maryland, special lifelong friends Joe Kinnicki and Nellie Kern, formerly of Baltimore, Md., and numerous other relatives.
Visitation will be held at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Rose & Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley on Sunday, August 11, at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Kelly Gowen officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, 273 Oak Grove Road, Beckley.
Pallbearers will be Allen Mahaffey II, Nick Rizzi, Steve Tanner, Kim Reed, Allen Mahaffey, Gary White.
Private online condolences, floral tributes, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley.
Charles K. Connor Jr.
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Charles K. "Charlie" Connor Jr., 89, of Treasure Island, Fla., formerly of Beckley, died Sunday, July 21, 2013.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Beckley Presbyterian Church, South Kanawha Street. Friends may gather with the family beginning at 1 p.m. A reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church.
Azie Goff
On Tuesday, August 6th, 2013, our most cherished, Azie Gay Rollins Goff of Randolph Street, Beckley, passed away from complications of the heart. A patient at the University of Virginia, Azie was 83 years of age.
Born on Sept. 21st, 1929, at Glen Rogers, she was the daughter of the late Gussie "Bud" and Hallie Elswick Rollins. Her sisters, Margaret Bilbrey and Versie Davis, and her brothers, Pete, Paul and Claude "Pud" Rollins, have preceded her in death.
Azie was a beloved mother and grandmother. Her daughters Judy Goff, Rhedas Taylor and sons Thomas and Terry M. Goff have preceded her in death, as well as a granddaughter and grandson, Erica and Michael Goff, and a son-in-law, Robert Taylor.
Those left to cherish her memory are her surviving children, a son, Gilbert Goff and his wife, Kathy, of Eccles, Ricky Goff of Beckley, Pamela Tilley and her husband, James, of Waynesboro, VA, and Donna Wood and her husband, Kenneth, of Broadway, VA; there are twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Azie will be sadly and deeply missed by all.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 11th, at 1 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Earl Snuffer will be officiating. Azie will be laid to rest in the Sunset Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour prior to the services on Sunday.
Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Wood, James Tilley, Scottie and Stacy Taylor, and Angel Wood.
Condolences may be sent to the family's guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center, Beckley, WV.
Cora Buchanan Halsey
Heaven has a new angel. Cora Buchanan Halsey went home to be with our Lord, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the Bowers Hospice House of Beckley, West Virginia. She was loved by her family, neighbors, and friends for 102 and a half years; kept house by herself; making pickles two weeks ago — active and alert until a week ago, going strong.
Cora was born February 4, 1911, in Wyoming County, WV.
She was the daughter of the late Tom and Louisa Buchanan.
She loved her family and friends; her favorite pastime was cooking for family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her granddaughters, Tammie and Vanessa, and talking to her sister Marie on the phone multiple times of the day.
She is survived by her daughter Barbara Hager and her husband Jerry of Pineville, W.Va.; Sandy (Sandra) Akers and her husband Bill of Saraland, Ala.; two granddaughters, Tammie Hager-Melek and her husband Steve of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; Vanessa Hager of Pineville, W.Va.; one sister Marie Stiles of Glen Fork, W.Va.; one brother Jackie Buchanan and wife Linda of Whitesville, W.Va.; Alex Akers whom she considered to be her great-grandson, his mother Stephanie Adams of Pineville, W.Va.; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and dear neighbors, Gene, Freda and Jeff Brewer.
In addition to her parents, Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Cash Walter Halsey, brothers Emmett, Thomas Harding, Jack and Howell Buchanan, her sisters Sadie Olson, Pearl Halsey, Ethel Johnson, Sylvia Hurt, Eva Halsey, Ada Carroll, Ruby Munsey, Lucy Cook and Billie Mathena.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, August 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and additionally from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. to celebrate her life and legacy at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, West Virginia. Services will be conducted by Elder Bryce Phillips and Rev. Keith Reed. Burial will follow at the Halsey-Brooks Family Cemetery at Coon Fork, West Virginia. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you until myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Memorial contributions may be made in Cora's name to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, Bowers Hospice House, 434 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.
Online condolences, floral tributes, other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.calfeefuneralservice.com.
Calfee Funeral and Cremation Service of Pineville is serving the Halsey family.
Larrie Mason Lester
INDIAN CREEK — Larrie Mason Lester, 73, of Indian Creek, passed away Aug. 9, 2013.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
Pastor John Ed Lilly
John 14:25-27 KJV
25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Pastor John Ed Lilly, 67, of Cool Ridge passed away at home after a short illness. He went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Born November 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert Lilly and Helen Hatcher Lilly of Cool Ridge.
John was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Earlyn Lilly, and sister, Jean Ann Lilly.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen Mae Phillips Lilly; two daughters, Jennifer E. Lilly-Muktar, husband AbdelBagi, of Beckley, and Janel Ellen Lilly, of Cool Ridge. John was the proud grandfather of Muktar, Haju, and Ryan Muktar of Beckley. His sister, Thelma Lilly Okes, husband Tom, of Cool Ridge.
John Ed was a coal miner for approximately 10 years in various mines of southern WV. He then became a school bus driver for another 10 years with the Raleigh County Board of Education.
John's passion was in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. His goal was for all who heard him to come to know his Lord. John was the pastor at Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Odd, WV, for 20 years. He was currently the pastor at Clifftop Missionary Baptist Church, Beaver, WV, for the last 6 years. His love for his congregation was a prime example of serving the Lord.
A celebration of John's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2013, at Clifftop Baptist Church in Beaver with Mr. Warren Shrewsbury officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday Evening at the church. Burial will follow at the Earlyn Phillips Family Cemetery on Blue Jay Six Road in Cool Ridge. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Private online condolences, floral tributes, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.
Gillie Bethleen McCoy
RENICK — Gillie Bethleen McCoy, 89, of Renick, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born Sept. 4, 1923, and lived all her life on Leonard Cordova Road, Spring Creek, WV.
What a special day it was nearly 90 years ago when God gave you life and, through you, gave us life. Although hearts are broken, we are thankful for the time we had to share with our mother. Throughout these years, mom devoted her life to caring for those she loved. She dedicated her life early to the Lord; her door was open and a meal prepared for all who came.
Bethleen was the daughter of the late George and Lula Bell Baldwin Lewis and was raised by her grandparents Frank and Mary Crouse Lewis.
Other than her parents and grandparents she was preceded in death by Tom McCoy, her husband of 67 years, stepmother Ethel Crane Lewis, daughter-in-law Peggy, grandson Keith, brothers James, Lacy, Melvin, Hobert, Orville, Harry, Henry and a sister, Lula Bell.
Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Eveleenia (Pastor Marshall Cochran), sons Hobert (Mickey), Eugene (Nadine), Darrell, Dale (companion Anna Bell), sisters Wanda (Don), Mary (Wilburn) brothers Sidney, Bradford, Robert, sister-in-law Samuella, 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Frankford with Rev. Marshall Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Brushy Flat.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.morganfh.net.
Florence Ann Morris McQueen
PAGE — Florence Ann Morris McQueen, 83, of Page, WV, died on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Born October 30, 1929, at Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late Eugene R. and Yula Faye Robinson Morris.
Mrs. McQueen was a member of the Page Church of God. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Eddie B. McQueen; sisters, Norma Hall, Hazel McClanahan, and Julia Ramsey; and brothers, Eugene Morris and Robert Morris, preceded her in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Gail Robertson of Fayetteville, Debbie Kay Butner of Oak Hill and Beverly A. Hayes of Virginia; sisters, Betty Griffiis of Indiana, Edna Shrewsbury of Virginia, Virginia Phillips of Oak Hill and Gloria Mooney of Ohio; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Pastor Delmas Wolfe and Pastor Jim Elmore officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.
Madleen Miller
Madleen Miller, 69, of Chase Street, Beckley, formerly of Boone County, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.
Condolences may be sent to the family's guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center, Beckley.
Anna Fontana Payne
Our devoted wife, mother and sister, Anna Fontana Payne, 85, of Beckley, WV, left this world for a better place on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Heartland of Beckley, where she had been a resident for six years.
Born August 21, 1927, at Herndon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Maria Massara Fontana.
Anna was a retired supervisor for Hills Department Store in Beckley.
A graduate of Mount Hope High School, she lived most of her life in Mount Hope and was a member of the Mount Hope United Methodist Church.
Anna's husband, Lester Payne, preceded her in death in 1960. She was also preceded by six brothers, Lee Fontana, Mike Fontana, Pat Fontana, Nick Fontana, Thomas Fontana and Johnny Fontana, and three sisters, Mary Benedetto, Josephine Pishner and Camilla Spadaro.
Survivors include one daughter, Rita A. Schreiber and husband, Richard, of Richmond, VA; one son, Theodore E. Payne and wife, Pamela, of Morris Plains, NJ; one brother, James Fontana of Columbia, PA; three sisters, Esther Chamberlain of Vancouver, WA, Carolyn Troitino of Mount Hope and Eleanor Fontana of Mount Hope; three grandchildren, Catherine Schreiber, Alex Payne and wife, Mary, and James Schreiber; and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Payne was cremated. Her cremains will be interred with her husband Lester at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, WV.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope, with Rev. Richard C. Allen officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Floral tributes will be accepted; however, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 Second Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, WV.
James 'Jim' McKinley Richmond Jr.
James "Jim" McKinley Richmond Jr., age 39, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away at his home with his wife Tina by his side on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, following a long illness.
Born on January 25, 1974, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of Carol Ossmann Richmond of MacArthur, WV. He was also the son of the late James M. Richmond Sr. and his wife Deanna Richmond of Bolt, WV.
Jim was a former construction worker, and had lived at Crab Orchard for most of his life. He grew up at Crab Orchard and had spent a lot of his time on Freezeland Mountain. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His late father was his best friend.
Survivors include his wife Tina Sears Richmond and son Cody Sears of Crab Orchard, a brother, Bill Richmond of MacArthur, Stepbrothers, Craig Cobb of Beckley, Thomas Cobb of Seymour, Tennessee, and a stepsister, Lori Lester of Beckley. His mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jean and Curtis Sears of Crab Orchard, WV. Five nephews including two special nephews, Bobby Sears and Dylan Lester, Five nieces, including special nieces, Tiffany and Nikki Lively. A sister-in-law Sherry Lively and Bill, and a brother-in-law Curtis Sears and wife Angela. Two special aunts, Aunt Rachel and Aunt Sharon. Jim also had many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Chris Waddell officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery at Freezeland Mountain, WV.
Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Sunday.
Private online condolences, floral tributes, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.
Rev. Joseph W. Roebuck Sr.
The Rev. Joseph W. Roebuck of Pine Street, Mabscott, died Aug. 7, 2013.
Condolences may be sent to the family's guestbook at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center, Beckley.


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Brother Rice guard Jim Barista was about as irrelevant as a player can be for most of regulation Thursday night during a Hinsdale South Tournament quarterfinal against Schaumburg.
Barista changed that very quickly with 4.5 seconds left in regulation. He then changed that dramatically with 6.0 seconds left in the first overtime. The 5-foot-9 senior tied the game on a layup forcing the first overtime, and did the same on a three-pointer to force the second overtime.
He scored the first two points on free throws in the second overtime, giving the Crusaders their first lead since 5-4, and the lead for good during a frenetic 82-73 double-overtime win. The Crusaders (9-2) will meet St. Patrick in Friday's 7:45 pm semifinal.
"I wanted the ball," said Barista, who finished with 13 points. "I felt I had a good chance of making those shots. Two years ago we had a five overtime game in which I hit a few clutch shots, but we lost. This ranks higher than that because we won."
Barista's heroics overshadowed the play of teammate Alex Majewski, who had 33 points to lead the Crusaders, including 10 in the fourth quarter to help rally his team back.
Cole Reyes had 31 points to lead the Saxons (5-6). Teammate Kyle Bolger added 19 points before fouling with with 3:22 left in overtime with the Saxons up 59-56.
"Mostly I'm just proud of our kids," said Schaumburg coach Matt Walsh, whose team led 34-24 at the half. "It was a great game and both teams played extremely hard."
The Saxons appeared to be in control in the first overtime, leading 66-61 with 40 seconds left before the Crusaders closed with a 7-2 run, including the Barista three-pointer that tied the game. Barista had seven points, including a pair of three's, in that period.
With both teams in the double bonus, the second overtime became a free throw contest. The Crusaders outscored the Saxons 14-5, 10 of those points were free throws.
"That was one of the craziest games I've ever been a part of," 24th year Brother Rice coach Pat Richardson said. "I'm still not really sure how we won that game. It's one of those games that you have to look at the film and figure out how we won it."
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- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Mix together mashed bananas, egg, water, and oil in a large bowl. Mix in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until mostly smooth (you will still see lumps from the banana, but that's okay!). Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 minutes. Remove muffins from tins, and cool on a wire rack.
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I made two slight changes but they were so miniscule that it's really not a huge deal. Instead of plain water, I soaked two Celestial Seasonings honey vanilla white tea chai bags in the half cup of water I heated for about five minutes and used that to add a little oomph. I also added two tbsp. of honey. Those were the two things I noticed that people said that these muffins needed, a little spice and perhaps a little honey. The smell of these while baking was amazing and they look super fluffy and just beautiful. Mine did need just a few more minutes to bake. Half of this recipe will be for my two kids and husband and the other half will be gifted to a friend tonight. I'll update my review once I found out how everyone liked them. EDITED: They were a hit. The kids inhaled them and couldn't really tell they were sans sugar. This will be my new blueberry muffin recipe. Thank you SO much for sharing.
I'll admit, I was a bit wary of making these because of all the reviews saying that their was no flavor. Based on my (small) changes, I rate it five stars. I think the flavor is great, I really don't miss the sugar at all, and the texture is really good too. I used apple sauce instead of the oil, subbed 1/4 cup of the flour for flaxseed meal, and added half a teaspoon of vanilla. I also halfed the recipe, so the measurements are based on that.
I was expecting no taste and was pleasantly surprised. For a no-sugar recipe, I think these came out amazing. The key to the flavor is ripe bananas and delicious fresh blueberries.
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- 10%
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- Protein
- 2 g
- 4%
- Cholesterol
- 12 mg
- 4%
- Sodium
- 119 mg
- 5%
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BEVERLY — A 46-year-old Salem woman was arrested Friday night on a drunken-driving charge after she drove her SUV a half-mile down train tracks and crashed it at depot train station — with her 5-year-old son in the vehicle, police said.
Michelle Leclair was also charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment of a child and marked lanes violation, police said.
A witness flagged down officers on routine patrol on Elliot Street (Route 62) around 9:55 p.m. and reported a vehicle had just turned onto the train tracks heading toward the depot.
"Officers immediately observed a vehicle's taillights traveling down the railroad tracks," wrote Beverly police in a statement.
Leclair crossed over the Federal Street train bridge before getting the Ford Explorer stuck after crashing at the station, police said. A picture of the crash was posted on the Beverly Fire Department's Facebook page with the front driver's side wheel smashed into a walkway. "MBTA train stopped in both directions," the post read.
It is unknown how long the tracks were closed as crews removed the vehicle.
Leclair was taken into custody and transported to the Beverly Police Station. The child was transported to Beverly Hospital by ambulance as a precaution, the statement said.
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TravelPod Member ReviewsThe Boscolo Hotel Bellini Venice
Great location for an aging hotel. View from our room of the Grand Canal and the Ponti degli Scalzi bridge. A few steps from the railroad terminal and do-able walking distance from the Rialto and St. Marks. Free internet. All together quite satisfactory.
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My husband and I stayed here the first few nights of our honeymoon. It's a great location since it's just outside of the train steps, faces the grand canal and near water taxis. The room is small, as are most typical European hotels, but it was lovely. We would definitely stay again!
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Historical Traveler Reviews The Boscolo Hotel Bellini Venice
Worst place to rest your Head
This place was terriable. The staff was the worst. Our bed was made up everyday but that was about it. We had to call down for such items as toliet paper and the room was beyond small. I would only say that it was very close to the train station but then that ment that it was never quiet. We would wake the whole night because of the noise coming from the street. I would never stay there again and am not sure what the other people saw there that would make them.
The only good thing about this hotel was the fact that we only had to be there for 1 night. What a disappointment it was! Our room was not what I would refer to as clean and sanitary, although it wasn't the worst I have seen. Keep it mind, however this is advertised as a 4-star hotel. The most dreadful aspect of the room was the bed. I have slept on many uncomfortable beds in Europe, but this one takes the cake by far. Sharp springs along with an incredible slouching effect that almost brought the bottom of the mattress to hit the floor.
Arrived here with a complimentary drink and snack, after being delayed from the Italian air traffic control strike! Everything was with a smile, and nothing was too much for any of the staff. With some of the reviews on here after we had booked for my husbands birthday, was a little worried, but it was exceptional! The rooms were of a fantastic size, good bathroom, the only disappointment was of the breakfast, but u were never far from any snack shops.....
Out the door to the Vaporetto
Arriving in Venice can be complicated, but staying at the Bellini allows you to take the Vaporetto 1 stop from Piazale Roma to the Train Station and the hotel is right there. The convenient Vaporetto locations allows for easy trips to Murano, Rialto, etc. We also found that the better, less tourist-trap restaurants are in this area of Venice. The hotel is older & has typical Venetian decor. The bathrooms were nicely updated and the rooms were tidy and much larger for venetian standards. We felt that the young people working in the hotel were not very familiar with Venice and unable to give good recommendations. This is a 4*, not a 5* and the service feels that way.
Excellent Four Star Hotel
I was nervous. Having stayed in hotels throughout Europe I know well that hotel's are not always as advertised. The Bellini Hotel was exactly what I hoped for. It is a classic four star Venice hotel. The rooms were tastefully decorated with period furnitue and were kept in great, clean condition. All have well-done new bathrooms, TV with satellite reception, air conditioning, and a mini bar. The staff was friendly and quite helpful. This hotel is part of the Boscolo chain, a very image conscious chain of European Hotels. You will not be disappointed by this hotel. Ignore negative reviews because they are simply inaccurate. Stay here without fear. Feel free to contact me for more info.
Bellini - Bellisima!!!
My girlfriend and I stayed here during the week of the 13th an dfound it to be beautiful and charming. Fabulous location, particularly if you are travelling by train (about 100 yards to the left of the station).
The vaporetti are right there too. The staff is very helpful and gave great recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing. Breakfast was excellent - as close to an American buffet as you'll find. We will definitely stay there again when we return to Venice.
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Visited the Bellini 27th - 29th September 2003 with good expectations.
Outstanding 4 star value in Venice
The Boscolo Hotel Bellini in Venice is an outstanding find and can be a value. I searched for hotels in May 2003 and found only Lido hotels at 160 euros... or more. 3 and 4 star properties on the main islands cost much more. I selected this hotel through Expedia special rates and paid USD440 for 3 nts total cost. It is right at the Ferrovia stop and thus convenient to all waterbus lines. On top of its location and price, the hotel is absolutely outstanding from its lobby staff to its full breakfast to its rooms. Our room was typically small but furnished and decorated very, very well. The bathroom was great and the windows were double paned and effectively kept the room quiet. The hotel is one stop from Pl Roma and a quick short walk from the train station. The location is superb in Cannaregio. We think we got a very good deal and the outstanding quality of the hotel made our stay absolutely great! As a ref, I did 125 room nights in 2002 and stayed in 2 to 5 star hotels. I'm not impressed easily.
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We stayed here for our anniversary trip to Venice and I can't praise it highly enough. Handy for everywhere, the room was superb and staff very friendly. Go!
Loved It
You cannot beat this hotel for location, standard and service. The rooms are fantastic, you are right on a vaparetto stop (for 5 routes!) and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend the Bellini for an excellent stay in Venice. Absolutely charming.


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The new school year begins Aug. 29 for Peters Township students, and it has been a busy summer for the entire district and the .
The summer included the by the school board, which was balanced without more than , causing the need to cut spending across the board. For the first time in history, the board will begin work on the budget for 2012-2013 this fall, in order to prepare for whatever action may be necessary to maintain quality educational programs, while again expecting additional funding cuts in the coming year, the staff said.
Superintendent Nina Zetty, Ph.D. and her staff have been preparing for the new school year.
In the , will begin her first full year as principal, and in the central office, , will take over the role as assistant superintendent and director of curriculum, replacing , Ph.D., who retired.
(A line-up of new district staff and teachers were honored at the chamber lunch Friday as well. Read who, .)
As she prepares for the start of the new academic year, Zetty took time to discuss what amounted to be a challenging past year, while looking ahead.
EB: As a new school year begins, what can students look forward to when they return to classes?
NZ: I would say they can look forward to open arms and loving hearts because the budget has made it such that we're not focusing so much on stuff, so they're coming back to our greatest resource—our staff. We'll be spending our time and our efforts, and our money, on special development of the staff this year. We're not looking at any major programs or technology changes. We're looking at continuing with all of the things we've been doing.
EB: This may have been one of the most challenging years in recent memory, in light of the cuts in funding for education, not to mention the capital needs that have come up. How do you keep PTSD moving forward and among the top school districts in the state after having to make cuts in programs you would like to see continued, or programs that have been put on hold?
NZ: We've remained optimistic and we've become creative. We started an educational foundation so that we can have another revenue source to go to for the extra kinds of things that we can't provide right now. We've passed the Advertising Policy so we can get some additional revenues through advertising, and we're looking at other ways to increase revenues. Of course, we're looking at ways of cutting costs like everyone else. That's one of our greatest challenges, because Peters has been renowned for a shoestring budget in respect to expenses. We don't buy a whole lot of frills. We have a person in charge of grant writing, and she's been writing—one of our teachers has already been awarded $2,000 to advance technology. We continue to look creatively for additional revenue sources and ways to pay expenses. We're staying optimistic in our goals of moving forward.
(Zetty also noted that community response to the foundation has been going well, and that the district will launch an in-house appeal to staff to support the foundation through payroll deductions.)
EB: Next year could be even more challenging in terms of funding. How can you maintain what is here without having to make staffing and cuts in programs?
We promised staff this year that we would cut stuff—not staff. I'm not sure if I can make that same promise for the upcoming school year. However, (not cutting staff) will still be our goal. So through the increased revenue generation and the continued expense reduction, our hopes are that we'll still be able to maintain our staff so that we can provide the programs we always have. The extra stuff, like the , we're asking the users to help out too. For instance, in the athletic program, instead of cutting coaches, we're asking for some help. Our biggest challenge is to help the community to understand that our goal is not to cut their services, but we need help in return until we get to a point that through taxes or through referendum we can cover these costs.
EB: Many times the superintendent is the "lightning rod" for complaints, or at least people tend to blame you even though there are things out of your control. How do you deal with that on a personal level?
NZ: The joke that I use around here is 'I'm really a size zero, the rest of this is just thick skin.' I think you have to develop that to realize that criticisms that you receive a lot of times are coming from emotion. It's because people have lost something they wanted or didn't get something that they want. We make decisions collaboratively here. We sit down and look at the best way to handle it, while considering our taxpayers and the students we're serving. When we finally make those decisions, many times people are not happy. I'm able to go home at night, put my head on the pillow and go to sleep, knowing that I've done the best job I can for the kids here, and I have to deal with that internally, despite the external complaints and criticisms I receive.
EB: Are there things you would like to see done at all levels in the school district to bring teachers and administrators closer together?
NZ: I think that when you look at history, those things that bring people together around a common cause tend to be crisis. My prayer is that I hope we never have to come together around a crisis. I think though that the financial situations, as we have seen them, can be viewed as a crisis. I saw this staff come together around that issue. I think it brought us closer together because staff sees that we do value them. Because of their contributions to the district, we are willing to give up whatever we need to in order to keep them. It's coming together around common cause. We've always been together around student learning and student achievement, and moving the district forward, but this added crisis, if you will, has brought us closer together and will continue to do so. We want to continue to share the message that we value our staff, because they are our greatest resource.
EB: The board has renewed your contract. What are the things you would still like to accomplish in the coming years?
NZ: Long-term visions are for us to be the model of the 21st century school district in the state. We could shoot for the stars and nation, and globally is possible. Financially, it's going to be a great challenge. But for the next three years, my goal is to continue moving us forward. The previous superintendents, leadership in the district and previous school boards have brought us to this point. This is a great point to be and I don't want us to slip, so I would like us to continue forward in all the areas we focus on. I would like our students to continue to be the top scorers on SATs and PSSAs; I would love our students to continue to perform as well as they have in athletics; and I want them to continue to excel in their artistic endeavors and in theater, music and the arts.
This district embraces that, and in order to truly educate the whole child we have to continue those as well as leadership and character, because these areas support everything else that we do.


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The best city in the world has inspired some of the best music ever written and recorded. From Sinatra's "New York, New York" to Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind," songs about New York City span genres and generations.
So whether you're a tourist visiting New York for the first time, a native feeling homesick for the Big Apple, or a New Yorker on your way to work, here's a Top 10 playlist, in no particular order, with some crowd pleasers and other lesser known songs sure to please. "Start spreading the news…"
1. "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra
While this song is often credited to 'Ol Blue Eyes, it was originally written for and performed by Liza Minnelli in Martin Scorsese's 1977 film New York, New York.
Sinatra recorded it two years later, but since then his rendition has become the unofficial anthem of New York City. The upbeat orchestration and nostalgic lyrics ("I want to be a part of it…") make it a must sing-a-long song for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
2. "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys
Recorded in 2009, Jay-Z's huge single quickly became a favorite of New Yorkers, hip hop lovers or not. The only problem with the track was the level of inundation at NY sports stadiums, radio stations and any public event expressing NYC pride, which left even some Jay-Z fans tired of his hit.
Still, with Alicia Keys' awe-inspiring chorus, the track's excellent production, and Jay-Z's aptitude for rhyming about his hometown, there are few better ways to get bar patrons celebrating their city than playing this song loud. You can tell by his attitude, Jay-Z is most definitely from New York.
3. "Talkin' New York" by Bob Dylan
On the second track off his 1962 debut self-titled album, Dylan quite literally talks about "New York town" and plays the harmonica and guitar in a classic folk progression. He sings about coming to New York, the cold winters, coffeehouses in Greenwich Village, and how one man told him he sounded "like a hillbilly."
Dylan also talks about the downside of NYC living, similar to his "Hard Times in New York Town," in which he comments about urban poverty, social isolation and the difficulty of moving from the country to the city.
4. "53rd and 3rd" by The Ramones
While Joey Ramone Place is at the corner of the Bowery and E. 2nd St. outside the old address of CBGB, the corner of 53rd St. and 3rd Ave. is forever immortalized on the Ramones self-titled first album.
The lyrics by bassist Dee Dee Ramone allude to a spot in Manhattan known for male prostitution in the 1970s. Today the corner is cleaned up, but the bare bones punk of "53rd and 3rd" continues to recall a grittier aesthetic in NYC history.
5. "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King
This song was covered by Aretha Franklin and the Mamas and the Papas, but the 1961 original sung by Ben E. King (formerly of the Drifters) remains the most memorable version, a result of King's resonant vocals and the catchy orchestration, including Spanish guitar and marimba.
The red rose growing in Spanish Harlem refers to a woman who only comes out at night, mysterious, "but soft and sweet and dreaming," like the city personified. The song is a mix of musical styles, a melting pot tune that topped the charts when Franklin rerecorded it in 1971.
6. "New York City Cops" by The Strokes
According to Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, a girl named Nina couldn't stop saying, "New York City cops, they ain't too smart." But the NYC-based band's debut album was released soon after 9/11, and the Strokes decided to remove the track from the U.S. version, replacing it with "When It Started."
While some fans claimed self-censorship, the Strokes are known to perform the song live (including in NYC), despite the refrain's taunt at the NYPD. The riff is too good to stop playing the song over some socially sensitive lyrics.Hear The Strokes perform "New York City Cops."
7. "Chelsea Hotel No. 2" by Leonard Cohen
"I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel," Cohen croons over noodly guitar, lamenting lost love and isolation in the infamous NYC hotel, which roomed countless artists, poets, and musicians.
The Canadian singer-songwriter tells us of a less idealized New York through his signature morose poetry and longing monotone. The Chelsea no longer accepts hotel guests, but it's still the home of full-time residents, and remains an inspirational NYC landmark.
8. "New York City" by John Lennon
The iconic photographs of Lennon wearing his "New York City" T-shirt or flashing the peace sign in front of the Statue of Liberty are probably better known than this track. Surely, Strawberry Fields in Central Park is more popular than this song.
But in between chants of "New York City" and "Que pasa New York?" Lennon sings the city's praises and tells the story of how he and Yoko came to make NYC their home. This fast-paced rock song is Lennon's ode to New York.
9. "Back to Manhattan" by Norah Jones
Jones, originally from Brooklyn, and a New Yorker still, knows about the degrees of separation that can form between residents of different boroughs, lovers or not.
10. "New York City" by Gil Scott-Heron
From Scott-Heron's 1976 double album with Brian Jackson, the soulful jazz track has a groove as smooth as the vocals "New York City / I don't know why I love you / could be you remind me of myself." The Bossanova-like breakdown comments on the multicultural makeup of NYC and then comes back to a bluesy piano-horn-bass-drums concoction, subsumed by Scott-Heron's poetic words.
He expressed some cynicism in "New York Is Killing Me" from his final album "I'm New Here," but as Scott-Heron sang on "New York City," "The music from every nation / helps make the island one."


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— GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio - McKenzie Acierno's stomach hurt so bad she told her husband it felt like she was having a baby.
And, to her great surprise, that's exactly what she had Sunday morning in this northeast Ohio village, with the help of a local police officer who responded to an emergency call at the family home.
"I had no idea I was pregnant," said Acierno. "I had no side effects, no morning sickeness or anything. Suddenly there was a lot of pain and then there was a baby."
Husband Mike Acierno said he was "in shock for a little while" but happy that the full-term 6-pound, 14-ounce baby girl emerged kicking and healthy.
Rookie officer Sandy Davis, who responded to the couple's 911 call, said she didn't realize she would assist in the delivery of a baby.
"This is definitely one of the most exciting things that has happened on one of my shifts," said Davis. "To make it even better, it was a completely happy ending."
Details for this story were provided by the Ashtabula, Ohio, Star Beacon.


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One of the top freshman prospects in the nation is playing in the Fab 48 Tournament in Las Vegas this weekend and UNLV fans no doubt will be glad to learn that he has strong ties to the Runnin' Rebels.
Trevor Stanback, playing for the Pump n Run Elite 2015 team, is the "little" brother of Chace Stanback, a three-time third team all-Mountain West pick for the Rebels.
Chace Stanback, a 6-foot-8 forward, made his mark with his outside shooting, leading the Mountain West from 3-point range in 2012 with a 45.5 percentage.
But Trevor Stanback, who just turned 14 and received his first college scholarship offer in June from USC, already stands 6-foot-10 and says that he has been told by doctors that he will eventually grow to be 7-foot-2.
As the video highlights below show, Trevor Stanback is surprisingly graceful for someone his size and runs the floor extremely well.
Trevor Stanback is already an outstanding shot blocker and good rebounder with soft hands. He reminds me of Tyson Chandler.
Considered one of the top prospects in a Class of 2016 that features a number of top-notch center prospects, Trevor Stanback has been a frequent visitor to the Thomas & Mack Center to watch his older brother play and said UNLV is one of the schools that he is considering.
Check out more about Trevor has to say in the video interview below.


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