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Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, but it's still a time to celebrate! Get out and have some fun! In this article, we look at five great ways you can spend Labor Day weekend in Miami
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An insurance company that allows consumers to compare carriers' prices will open a Westborough office Feb. 18, expecting to add 120 to 150 jobs by Dec. 31.
Boston-based Consumer United will rent 20,000 square feet at 1 Research Drive, the former Travelers Insurance space, Chief Operating Officer Casey Gustus said today.
Consumer United officials said in a press release today that "In 2012, Consumer United was named one of the 'Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Insurance' by Inc. Magazine. From December 2011 to December 2012 it experienced job growth of over 140 percent, adding approximately 100 new jobs over the year. Inc. Magazine also awarded Consumer United the 18th spot of the Top 100 companies in Massachusetts."
Consumer United has about 200 employees now, Gustus told Westborough Patch.
"Plans for this year are to double our growth rate," he said.
"Westborough seemed to be a great location for us because of its accessibility and the great services in the area.
"By the fall, we feel we will have the need for additional offices. Those could be in Massachusetts, or could be in other parts of the country."
Job fairs will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 20 at the Westborough office.
The company primarily will seek inside sales agents, Gustus said.
Consumer United allows customers to "compare and rate their insurance with multiple carriers," he said.
"Our people are agents of all of these carriers," he said.

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MILLEDGEVILLE — Former District 25 Republican Sen. Johnny Grant has a strange feeling this week. As the Georgia legislative session opens, there is no Atlanta trip.
The former legislator, who spent eight years in the Senate, has a new calling with Georgia College. Last week, GC President Dr. Steve Dorman named Grant as the university's community engagement and economic development director.
Grant did entertain another position, but seems excited to work on the college's plan to foster Baldwin County and City of Milledgeville's economic development.
Recently, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Hank Huckaby challenged state universities to embrace their role as major economic drivers. From incubating businesses to training a workforce, Grant said the chancellor encouraged the USG to use their brain capital to spin out business and get involved in traditional economic development.
Talk of local possibilities for a business incubator are active.
Grant said an incubator could encourage entrepreneurs, helping them overcome barriers that come with starting a business.
Many tab the former Shaw Industries building for this purpose. There are vacant, smaller spaces near campus that could host the first local business incubator model, according to Grant.
The Milledgeville native said Georgia College could be a primary partner though the incubator doesn't apply to only students and faculty.
The legislature opened its 40-day session Monday. Bills concerning gun control, ethics and the budget loom.
Senators quickly passed a resolution capping gifts from any registered lobbyist at $100 per item, event or meal. The new rule limits spending, but it doesn't limit the number of times lobbyists can spend $100. Now only senators and their staffers can file ethics complaints as well.
Gov. Nathan Deal requested three percent budget cuts across state agencies. Along with a $400 million Medicaid program shortfall, the lawmakers have muddy trails ahead.
Grant said it's easier dealing with cuts when you expect more revenue. The state made cuts in five of his eight years.
Though revenue is up for the first six months of the current fiscal year, they fall below expectations for which the 2013 budget is based. Slicing services is a real possibility.
He assumes the Georgia College director position starting Jan. 22.
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New York, New York, USA
Citi, the leading global bank, was awarded a Brilliant Communication Award for applying innovative digital color print technology to help eliminate pre-printed forms, lower postage costs, and enhance their customers' experience. As part of a White Paper Factory™ environment, Citi is using Pitney Bowes printing systems to produce full-color, 100-percent variable data statements. Citi is able to add personalized offers and other relevant information to their newly designed statements to drive higher levels of customer engagement.
Fenske Media
Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
Fenske Media, a thought leader in direct response communications, was awarded a Brilliant Communication Award for leveraging the outside of the envelope by adding relevant, targeted messages to help build stronger and more effective relationships with their clients and prospects. Fenske Media is using the Print+ Messenger™ Color Inkjet System integrated with the Mailstream Productivity Series inserter system to efficiently produce client communications that deliver greater value and increased results.
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Incepture Print Solutions won a Brilliant Communication Award for integrating their print-and-mail operations to provide more engaging, colorful statements and bills for their clients. Incepture Print Solutions transformed their print-and-mail operations to a White Paper Factory™ environment, which eliminates the need for pre-printed forms and envelopes. All documents and envelopes are created and printed from rolls of plain white paper. The White Paper Factory solutions include two IntelliJet® 20 Printing Systems to consistently print full color, 100-percent variable data and two Mailstream Wrapper™ Productivity Series to transform mail finishing into a highly efficient, continuous workflow by using continuous rolls of paper to produce high-quality envelopes. These automated solutions help provide high-integrity and process control for producing important health insurance communications including statements and bills.
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TNT Post Italia, a leading mail delivery services provider in Italy and one of the most efficient postal operators in the world, won a Brilliant Communication Award for their mailing sorting solution. TNT Post Italia's Decision System centralizes complex sorting rules, intelligence and protocols into one center in Milan. The Pitney Bowes Vantage™ Mail Sorting System seamlessly integrates into this complex software environment to help provide increased productivity. This new technology has helped TNT Post Italia to improve new processes for the delivery branch offices and new value added services for TNT Post Italia customers.
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Tri-Win Digital Print and Direct Mail, a direct mail house and digital print shop, won the Powerful Communication Award for improved productivity, efficiencies and quality. Tri-Win used FlowMaster® RS Flex Inserting Systems with optional camera verification systems, and in-line inkjet printing station capabilities. The solutions helped Tri-Win increase the speed, and reliability of its envelope insertion process, and more importantly, increase its statement mailing customer base.View this entry
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Morton was averaging over 10 yards per carry last year before an injury cut his season short. When Morton was forced to the sidelines, Touzet stepped in and stepped up. John Curtis is expected to throw the ball more often the next couple of years with Touzet looking to '14 WR Malachi Dupre as his vertical threat.
Dupre (6-3, 175) got an offer from Southern Miss in the spring and three more (Ole Miss, Colorado and Tulane) this week. He caught a TD pass from Touzet in a 38-6 semifinal rout of Evangel Christian in 2011.
Morton is a chiseled athlete with the build of a hard-hitting strong safety. The John Curtis staff is excited that Morton has bounced back from last year's injury, and they held him out of contact during the spring as a precaution.
Plant will be breaking in a new QB after James Few graduated and signed with Cornell. The Panthers are well-stocked at wide receiver. '13 WR K.J. Walker is back, and he's joined by incoming transfer Tristan Cooper.
Cooper, the son of former LSU DBs coach (and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach) Ron Cooper, comes from Louisiana - adding another interesting storyline to this already significant contest between two teams that are both widely considered to be in the top 15 in the nation (Plant finished last year ranked No. 14).
Cooper already has a dozen offers, including a BCS offer from Iowa State. He previously attended University Lab School in Baton Rouge. A couple of years ago, University was eliminated from the playoffs by John Curtis, and Cooper is very familiar with what the Patriots bring to the table. Moreover, Cooper will bring added athleticism and leadership to a Plant team that already had more than ample amounts of both.
The arrival of Cooper was perfectly-timed, as it offset the bad news of '14 WR Austin Roberts' transfer out of state. Roberts, who has an offer from Miami, along several more schools, averaged 20 yards per catch last fall.
Plant welcomes back '13 WR Dereck Mann (30 receptions, 363 yards, six TDs), as well as '13 RB Wesley Bullock. The latter led the Panthers in 2011 in both rushing (1,308 yards) and receiving yardage (408). Bullock (5-6, 150) came through in the clutch in the state finals vs. Miramar, gaining 149 yards on 26 carries with a TD in his team's 31-20 victory.
John Curtis has nice depth in both its secondary and running back corps. The Patriots are paced in the secondary by seniors Richard Allen and Brandon Porter and Jacolby Cooper. Allen is a natural CB but played FS at times last year. He has an offer from McNeese State, which has also offered Porter (and four more Patriots). Cooper won state in the outdoor 400 meters.
Porter is a versatile athlete who could play LB, RB or S in college. He holds a recent North Texas offer. '14 CB Terrence Alexander was offered this month by Ole Miss. He stuck on receivers like glue at the U.S. Army Junior Combine in San Antonio.
John Curtis has other standouts in the secondary, such as '14 CB Mattrell McGraw, '14 CB Prine Lewis and '15 S Hunter Dale. All three are legitimate FBS prospects. McGraw had a crucial pick in the Curtis intersquad "Blue vs. White" scrimmage a couple of weeks ago. Lewis is camping at Texas A&M this weekend with Alexander, and Dale has as much upside as anyone on the team.
At RB, John Curtis uses a committee that's topped off by '13 back Sherman Badie. Last year Badie (offers from Tulane, Minnesota, Memphis and more) averaged more than 14 yards per carry and led the the team in rushing with close to 1,500 yards.
'13 RB Tevin Horton was second on the team in rushing in 2011. He excels at combines and in the weight room with a bench press of 425 pounds. Surprisingly, Horton - who is camping with Auburn tomorrow - doesn't have any offers yet.
The Patriots have two more "starting" running backs in '14 stars George Moreira and Raekwon James. Moreira (5-9, 195) was RB MVP at the NUC 5-Star Showcase a few months ago. James was MVP of the 2011 state finals (33-3 win over Winnfield) after he ran for 65 yards on six carries, caught two passes for 42 yards, and returned two punts for a total of 42 yards. He accounted for Curtis' first TD vs. Winnfield on a 45-yard jaunt and added the Patriots' second TD on a 42-yard reception from Touzet.
The Patriots have another upcoming young star in '15 RB Myles Washington, who impressed this spring.
Both Plant and Curtis have excellent offensive linemen. Plant boasts three-star OL Richy Klepal, a 6-4, 280-pounder with offers from BCS programs around the country. Klepal is accompanied by 6-7, 315-pound tackle Brenden Kellum.
John Curtis has two senior leaders up front in Tulane commit Brandon Godfrey (6-4, 280) and Anthony Taylor (6-7, 335). Taylor is the strongest player on the team, according to his teammates. Godfrey plays tackle but will shift down to center or guard in college.
At linebacker, John Curtis has a tackling machine in three-star Duke Riley. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder carries virtually zero body fat and led the Patriots in tackles each of the past two years. '13 LB Eric Thomas (5-9, 230) threw the shot nearly 60 feet this spring. He's reminds people of current Florida State strength and conditioning coach Vic Viloria (played at John Curtis and SMU). Curtis also has '14 LB Kenny Young, a 6-2, 205-pound physical specimen who is returning from an injury.
Curtis outside linebacker/defensive end Fred Beauford is another experienced senior starter. Beauford had an excellent spring and is one of four Patriots (along with Horton, Thomas and Taylor) with a maximum bench press of least 425 pounds.
Plant has outside linebacker/defensive end Mitchell Wright, a 6-4, 220-pound hybrid with offers from the likes of Boston College. The Panthers also feature '14 LB Andrew Beck (6-3, 230).
In the secondary, safety Paris Bostick (pictured, bottom) brings the pain for Plant. He's the No. 102-ranked player in the nation at his position and has offers from Arkansas, Mississippi State, North Carolina State, West Virginia and South Carolina, among others.
Defensive line might be the biggest question mark for either team, other than Plant having a new starter at QB. Curtis does bring back '13 DL Cyle Cortez, a 270-pounder who recorded eight sacks as a junior.
John Curtis is replacing both offensive guards, so that's an area of concern for head coach J.T. Curtis, Jr., and his staff.
When current NFL RB Joe McKnight was a senior at John Curtis, the Patriots took to the road for a trip to Hoover, Alabama.
Hoover was ranked No. 1 in the country entering that (2006) year, but John Curtis downed the Buccaneers, 28-14.
The Patriots hope to duplicate that feat against another elite spread team in Plant. Both John Curtis and Plant have top-notch coaching staffs. The keys for Curtis will include: throwing the ball successfully - hopefully deep to Dupre - to keep Plant from loading up the box; not fumbling the football on pitches (always an potential issue with the triple option); and the play of the interior line on both offense and defense (Curtis has fresh faces on both units).
For Plant, keep an eye on their quarterback play. Few, the departed starter from last year, completed 65% of his passes and threw 29 TDs. '13 QB Aaron Banks was second on the team in passing (19-of-27, 212 yards, three touchdowns).
The Panthers would like to jump on Curtis early, especially on the road in New Orleans at a venue that is essentially in the Patriots' backyard. In the past, a sluggish start has been an issue for Plant, which went 14-1 last year.
All things considered, John Curtis appears to hold a slight advantage. Kicker Austin Linden nailed two field goals for Curtis in the 2011 state finals, and the outcome of this battle could hinge on an extra point or field goal by Linden.
Prediction: Curtis 24, Plant 20


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Campground Activities
Your Bluffton/Findlay SW KOA is filled with fun activities every summer weekend. Browse through our events calendar to select your favorite fun times.
Weekly Fun
You'll have fun every week with us! We offer the following activities - fun bingo, big-screen movies, crafts, worship and wagon rides.
Monthly Activities
Our monthly activities include roasting hot dogs and marshmallows at the beach party, enjoying ice cream and cake at the birthday parties, romance at the dances, feasting at the pot lucks and laughing at karaoke.
Theme Weekends
Our theme weekends include Mardi Gras, Wet-N-Wild, Christmas-In-July, Halloween, Campfire Pizza, Family Olympics, Hawaiian, Kids-Are-Special, Pirate, Death-By-Chocoloate, and Fiesta.
May 17 - Armed Forces Weekend
Honoring our warriors who have won and maintain our freedom. Service members, past and present, with identification camp second night free. Veterans always receive 10% discount.
Sep 27: Fishing Weekend
Blue Gill Derby
Jun 28 - Magic Weekend
Magician Show
Jun 14 - Hawaiian Weekend
Beach party, . . .
May 31 - Safety Weekend
Firefighting and safety demonstrations.
Sep 6: Pirate Weekend
Aug 9: Kids-Are-Special Weekend
Paint-A-Buddy; Water War; . . .
Oct 4: Halloween Weekend
Jul 19: Wet-N-Wild Weekend
Wet Wagon Ride,
Jun 7 - Mardi Gras Weekend
King Cake, parade, and beads, beads, beads
May 24 - Memorial Weekend
3-Day minimum, but lots of fun. Fun Bingo, Movie, Crafts, Ladder Ball tourney, Corn Hole tourney, lots more . . .
Jul 12: Native Weekend
Native American history and future presentation
Jul 3 - 6: Independence Weekend
3-day minimum with lots of fun.
Aug 2: Multiple Sclerosis Weekend
Duck Race; Cake Walk;
Aug 30: Labor Day Weekend
3-day minimum.
Aug 16: Family Olympics Weekend
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Sep 20: Fiesta Weekend
Sep 13: Campfire Pizza Weekend
Oct 11: Memories Weekend
Pot Luck, photo sharing
Aug 23: Red Neck Weekend
Down to earth
Jul 26: Christmas-In-July Weekend
Santa and all
Jun 21 - Death-By-Chocolate Weekend
Candy Bar Bingo; Chocolate Slip-N-Slide; Chocolate Craft; Ice Cream Social
Oct 18: Hobo Weekend
Hobo Stew;
Oct 25: Hibernation Weekend


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CLIFTON PARK — Raymond Miles Rogers of Clifton Park, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, following a long illness. He was the son of Raymond H. and Harriet R. Rogers and grew up in Whig Corners near Cooperstown. He attended Cooperstown Central School where he excelled in three sports and was honored with the John Terry McGovern Sportsmanship Award. He received a B.S. degree from SUNY College of Forestry at Syracuse University in 1956 and continued with post-graduate studies in landscape architecture. Ray was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and rowed on the varsity crew. He joined his father in Raymond Rogers & Associates, foresters and landscape architects, in Cooperstown.
Ray served in the U.S. Army 11th Ordnance Co. and was honorably discharged in 1965.
On July 21, 1958, he married college sweetheart, Joan Collins of Forest Hills and they made their home in Cooperstown. Ray was active in the Cooperstown Junior Chamber of Commerce and was a former member of Otsego Lodge No. 138, F&AM.
Ray accepted a position in the State Architect's Office, NYS Office of General Services and the family moved to Clifton Park in 1968. He retired in 1995.
In Clifton Park he was a member of the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, serving as a trustee, a member of Clifton Park Elks No. 2466, and volunteered with the Latham Regional Food Bank. He coordinated annual reunions of the SigEp fraternity in Syracuse. His special joy was family gatherings at the Rogers family camp near Cooperstown.
Ray is survived by his son, Brian (Lydia) Rogers of Houston, Texas; daughter, Bonnie Rogers Hoffman of Boca Raton, Fla.; sister, Merrilyn O'Connell of Cooperstown; brother, Don (Rosemary) Rogers of Suffield, Conn.; companion, Ginny Tracey of Clifton Park; cousin, Brandon M. (Margaret) Rogers of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.; cousin, William W. (Jan) Rowley of St. Augustine, Fla.; brother-in-law, Jack (Joan) Collins of Upper Montclair, N.J.; several nieces; nephews; grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and many loving friends.


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The City of Longview and Keep Longview Beautiful will host Longview Recycles Day and the Fall Trash Bash on Saturday, November 9, at the Sears parking lot of the Longview Mall, 3500 McCann Road. The events, held in conjunction with America Recycles Day, encourage residents to recycle unwanted items and volunteer to help clean the …
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Chris Saladin, a recent graduate of Thomas Jefferson, has agreed to join the track and field and cross country programs at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill.
He was an all-state performer in track and cross country for the Cavaliers.
"I really like it up there," Saladin said Thursday as he was returning to Joplin from a trip to Rock Island. "It's just a very good school in general."
As a senior, Saladin placed fifth in the 3200 meters at the MSHSAA Class 1 Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City. Last fall, he captured first team all-state honors and placed 25th in the Class 1 Cross Country Championships.
As a junior, Saladin placed ninth in the 3200 at the state meet and earned second-team all-state recognition. His personal bests include 10 minutes, 30 seconds in the 3200, 4:51 in the 1600 and 2:12 in the 800. He earned nine varsity letters in track, cross country and soccer.
"I come from a smaller school and a small team," he said. "The team up there is much bigger. It will be interesting for me to transition from being at a small school. A lot of their runners are from the Chicago area. They've all run at bigger schools."
He is the son of Dr. Mark Saladin and Dr. Sarah Saladin of Carthage. He was a member of Thomas Jefferson's high honor roll and the National Honor Society.
Saladin competed for Thomas Jefferson's state champion Scholar Bowl team as a senior and won the school's Head of School Award. He plans to major in pre-law and classics.
Augustana has won 16 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin outdoor track and field championships, including 12 under current head coach Paul Olsen.
Olsen has guided the Vikings to 17 top-10 finishes — 13 outdoor and four indoor — in NCAA Division III track and field. He also heads the cross country program, which has 11 top-10 finishes.
Saladin got off to a fast start when he won the 3200 meters on March 28 in the Bulldog Invitational at Galena, Kan. He then won the 1600 and was second in the 800 on April 16 at the Pierce City Eagle Invitational.
On the day before, he was third in the 3200 in the C.J. Bulldog Relays at Carl Junction behind winner Ryan Beaver of College Heights and Garrett Wood of Neosho.
He said the competition he faced in Southwest Missouri helped him prepare for college competition.
"Definitely, especially Garrett Wood and Ryan Beaver," he said. "Those meets were when I ran faster times."
Cavs' Saladin to run at Augustana
Chris Saladin, a recent graduate of Thomas Jefferson, has agreed to join the track and field and cross country programs at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill.
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By Jeff Noble, Staff Writer
When the Daniel Boone Festival rolls into Barbourville this October, visitors will get to see Kentucky's most famous frontiersman. He'll be waiting for them in front of the Knox County Courthouse.
And, he's there now.
The long-awaited, life-size bronze statue of Daniel Boone was unveiled Friday morning during a ceremony at the courthouse square in downtown Barbourville. Those at the event said the handsome statue was the work of many people over many years, and would be a signature sight for the festival, the city and county.
"This was a monumental undertaking for such a small group," said Ron Bowling, this year's Daniel Boone Festival President, in his opening remarks.
Bowling also thanked the members of the festival, both active and lifetime, as well as the committee who worked on making the Boone statue a reality.
Done by Louisville artist Raymond Graf, the bronze statue weighs 450 pounds. It stands on a 3-by-3, four-sided cone shaped piece of granite that weights 3,800 pounds. And according to Bowling, the granite wasn't an easy piece to cut.
"They cut that rock three times to get a pure piece. On the fourth time, it was smooth and perfect," he noted.
On the front of the granite, Boone's name and the year of his birth and death are listed, along with a quote from the explorer.
"I can't say as ever I was lost. But I was bewildered once for three days."
"We always liked that quote. It was his most famous one. That's why we used it," Bowling said.
The statue project has been discussed and in progress for a quarter of a century. Twenty years later, the festival had the $65,000 to have the statue finished and mounted.
Bowling said it's all paid for.
"We saved the money every year to be able to get it done for today."
And that it's completed, well before the 65th Annual Daniel Boone Festival begins.
"I am so relieved today that this day has come," Statue Committee Chairman Steve Valentine told the audience.
Many at the unveiling marveled at the intricate detail done by Graf on the statue, which shows Boone, rifle in hand and looking forward, ready to blaze the trail.
One person said it also portrays Boone in his real element, free from the coonskin cap that was Hollywood's image of the explorer.
On this Daniel Boone, a fedora sits on his head.
"The statue research by the committee went all the way down to his hat and moccasins. Everybody wanted to see Daniel the real way he is," said Pat Hauser, a former committee member and former Barbourville mayor.
"You think about Daniel Boone, you think about Kentucky, and you think about the state's slogan, 'Unbridled Spirit.' The spirit of the people of Barbourville, Knox County and southeastern Kentucky. That statue personifies that spirit," said State Sen. Robert Stivers (R-Manchester), who represents Barbourville and Knox County.
"When these kids grow up, I want them to remember the Daniel Boone Festival… The committee is the backbone of the Daniel Boone Festival. And every time you see a committee member, thank them for the statue," added Knox County Judge-Executive J.M. Hall.
It took three volleys from the Black Powder Shooters to unleash the statue. On the third volley, the wraps came down, and with that, a bold, bronze and unbridled symbol of Kentucky's pioneer spirit came up for view.
The master of ceremonies for the program, Barbourville Independent School Superintendent Larry Warren, said it was fitting for the day. And for the festival that bears the explorer's name.
"It's been a splendid morning with over 250 people here. Daniel Boone and his descendants are very happy," Warren pointed out.


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The Boxer-Pit Bull mix that attacked a 74-year-old man and killed his small dog in August has been euthanized, Groton Town Police confirmed.
Ralph Conwell was attacked Aug. 28 at Calvin Burrows Field in Groton, then brought to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. His small dog, a 3-year-old Silky Terrier named Lacy, died of her injuries at Companion Animal Hospital.
Animal Control Officer Donna Duso said the Boxer-Pit Bull was euthanized after a required 14-day quarantine to check for rabies.
Groton Police Lt. John Varone said the investigation is nearly complete and police are trying to determine what, if any, charges will be filed against the dog's owners.
The family had another dog, also a Boxer-Pit Bull Mix, that was turned over to animal control after the incident. That dog has been relocated, Varone said.


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Finished this week: A pair of summer tops for me and Elliot…too bad it's already fall!
For Elliot I modified the basic boy's collared shirt with a placket and mandarin collar (here's the you-can-do-it tutorial), and added two pockets low down; I know it looks a little odd but this way he can stash his matchbox cars in there.
And here's mine:
(I tried to do a cute mother-son photo shoot but most of the pictures are of him squirming out of my arms…)
I spent a couple of naps messing around tension, stitch length, and how tight to wind the elastic thread on the bobbin and I think I finally figured out the shirring thing! Hooray! Victory is mine!!!…
Bonsai! Rae's New Fall Bag.
Here's my newest bag. I'm calling it the "Bonsai Bag"*
I'm really digging orange right now, and these colors really get me in the mood for fall. The ties even look like little leaves. Since it's pretty much felt like autumn all summer long here in the Midwest, I'm not experiencing the usual shock to the system, round of denial and all the wishing that summer would last just a little longer. No way man. Fall, bring it on! Stop messin with me already.
I'm really interested in your feedback on this bag. I can't tell if it works or if it's too much. I tend to go over the top with stuff, and I'm aware that the orange…
Real Women wear Unicorns
Thanks for the encouragement over the baby outfit — it was nice to know I'm not the only one who couldn't hack the pattern (though now I'm living in constant fear that the great AB herself will stumble across the post and read it and have her feelings hurt…mortifying). I'm going to try and mess with the waistband and neckline a little to see if I can get it to fit as a 6-12 month or 12-18 month sized top. The bloomers I fear are a loss, but I'm sure someone I know will procreate again soon and odds are decent (49%, I believe) that effort will produce a girl.
A few weeks ago, bolstered by having Mr Rae home…
Backpack Madness!
From the sudden increase in toddler backpack pattern sales over the last couple of days, it seems many of you have decided it's time to sew your kiddo a backpack so they can be stylin' as they hop off the bus. Be sure to post them to the Toddler Backpack Pool (along with modifications, suggestions, and the fabric you used) so that we can all enjoy your handiwork!
Photo Cred (as with Spring Top Week, I assume that you're OK with having your picture up on my blog if it's in the pool; if not, please let me know ASAP!):
1. Toddler Backpack, 2. IMG_0412, 3. Toddler Backpack, 4. DSC_0505, 5.
Empire-Waisted Baby Top and Bloomers
UPDATED: This dress did actually end up fitting! Hooray!
I've been dreading this post because I'm afraid I'm going to have to roast this pattern. This is the (so-called) "Easy Empire-Waist Top" from Little Stitches for Little Ones by the amazing Amy Butler. The top is in my opinion, absolutely adorable on paper, which is why I chose to make it in the first place, but it was an absolute nightmare to construct. I'm not sure if I just can't read pattern instructions without pictures or what, but I kept reading and re-reading the instructions and scratching my head, trying something, tearing it out, trying it again…
Furthermore, I'm afraid it's sizing is questionable at best, as my rather large newborn…
My old JCrew shirt = Newborn Hat and Pants!
** Disclaimer: I have actually started sewing a leetle-leetle bit, but I would like to stress that these past couple of projects were sewn BEFORE Clementine arrived a couple weeks ago. Please know that I spend most of my time nursing and napping. And then maybe eating ice cream. OK, and reading blogs. The last thing I want to do is give any new mothers (or anyone, for that matter) out there a complex about their lack of productivity. I also should mention that Mr Rae is on like a month of paternity leave/vacation, which is totally wonderful and a luxury not all new moms have for which I am very very thankful. Right now he is downstairs playing video games while Clementine sleeps on…
Itty Bitty Dress for Clementine
Thank you so much for all the congratulations! It's so fun to hear from so many of you all at once, especially those of you who usually lurk! I love seeing so many familiar names; know that I read and appreciated all of your kind words, even if I'll never be able to respond to them all (and forgive me for not really trying at this point…).
We are having so much fun with Clementine; she's so snuggly and sleepy all the time. I know it only gets better, but this stage is so much fun too. These are hazy days for us; the time slips by, we don't know what day it is and there's lots of napping. So great.
I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to our newest little blessing:
Clementine Amelia was born Thursday evening, weighing in at 8 lb, 9 oz and 20.5 inches long. We're all home from hospital now, resting and doing great!
Don't look too close at this dress
A couple weeks ago I kind of panicked when I realized I had done just about NOTHING to get ready for our baby (expected any day now, for those just joining). This resulted in a frenzy of painting, furniture moving (don't worry, it wasn't me), suitcase packing, birthing-book reading and inevitable new-baby-item purchasing.
That has slowed considerably over the last week or so and I finally feel ready. Problem is, now I'm waiting, not a great situation for someone who's used to always having a bajillion things to do. So with all this newfound baby-waiting time, I've become a machine, I tell you, a machine. I've been pumping out sewing projects left and right; changing pad covers, curtains for the nursery,…
Sewing for Baby: Cloth Diapers!
Now that the nursery is painted and pretty much ready to go and I've gotten much of the before-baby-comes stuff completed, I've been able to really dig into the baby sewing. It's so relaxing and fun to think about the little baby who will wear all these teeny things.
We've been cloth diapering with Elliot since he was born and since he's not yet potty-trained, and yesterday I ordered some more one-size diapers for the new baby to boost our stash. Am trying very hard not to think about having two in diapers. Cloth diapers.
Of course after talking to my friend Cheryl about making diapers, I had to go home and try making some teeny-tiny pocket ones:
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An Ella Clah Novel
Ella Clah (Volume 4 of 17)
Aimée Thurlo and David Thurlo
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Ella stood at the window, watching the last rays of the fading sun arc across the land in blood red sheets, changing the soft earth tones of the New Mexican desert into crimson hues. The rugged mesas floated among a soft haze created by the dust that lingered in the air, easing the stark outlines of the sagebrush- and juniper-dotted canyons.
At least the morning hours today had been hers to enjoy. Gathering medicinal herbs with her mother and learning about the Plant People, had left her with a sense of connectedness to the
, one she hadn't felt in a long time. And while the late afternoon had been an adventure she didn't want to repeat again soon, it certainly could have gone a lot worse, as it had for the person she'd come to interview.
Now, as she waited in the hospital lobby for her crime scene officer, the rush of excitement and adrenalin she'd felt earlier finally started to vanish along with the sunlight.
There had been a time when serious crime had not been a problem here on the Rez, but those days were long gone. The outside world had crept in, leaving its mark on them all. Admittedly, crime often took a different form here, one unique to the Navajo Nation. The spiritual and material worlds were too intertwined in The People's thinking for it to be otherwise. Yet, lately it seemed that even that distinction was becoming less pronounced.
As round-faced Sergeant Tache came into the lobby, Ella turned and faced him. Like herself and a half dozen other specialists and detectives on the Tribal force, Tache wore civilian clothes, which in the Four Corners usually meant western boots, snaps instead of buttons on a colorful print shirt, and jeans. Big silver belt buckles were also almost standard. Only the sidearm and badge he wore clipped on his belt would identify him as a police sergeant, and even those would usually be hidden from casual view by his Levi jacket.
"I got your message from the dispatcher and came right over," she said. "We still haven't found the other two perps or that brown Chevy. Are the doctors finally going to let us interview the prisoner? I tried to get him to waive his right before, but he's a tough nut to crack."
"His attorney was here when he came out of recovery ten minutes ago and they've been talking ever since. The nurses had him moved upstairs to Room Two-oh-two, so I stationed an officer outside and cuffed the prisoner to the bed. I can tell you what else we've learned about him on the way up there."
"Then let's go."
Tache's expression was somber as he walked with her to the elevator. He stared ahead, organizing his thoughts, and when he spoke, his words were measured and well thought-out. Ella had expected no less from this man who was an integral part of their generally successful crime scene investigations team. Tache had been the first officer to arrive after the bank robbery that afternoon, and had been the last one to leave the crime scene two hours later.
"The County Sheriff wants to move the prisoner to the jail in Farmington as soon as possible, but that's up to Big Ed and the Tribal attorneys. It probably won't be for twenty-four hours anyway, according to the doctor who briefed me. By the way, the fingerprint results confirm the ID you made from the mug files. He's Joey Baker, all right."
"I also caught a glimpse of the female, who wasn't wearing a mask. I believe she's Baker's wife, Barbara," Ella added. "Anything on the man with the shotgun?"
Tache nodded. "According to Baker's file, another Anglo named Jim Shepherd was convicted along with Joey Baker and Barbara about five years ago for armed robbery. They've all been living in Farmington for the past year or so since their early good-time releases from prison."
Ella nodded to the officer in the tan uniform stationed by the hospital room door, then went inside with Tache. Baker, a muscular, dirty-blond man with several tattoos, was sitting up on the bed, resting against the elevated mattress and several pillows. He was handcuffed to the bed by his right wrist. The moment he saw Ella Baker swore, his stare filled with hatred. She ignored his mad-dogging, a move typical of criminals looking for someone to blame when the law caught up to them.
Ella shifted her gaze to the other Anglo man in the room. He was wearing an expensive gray suit and standing to the right of the bed. With one raised eyebrow, she silently asked him to identify himself. From the silk tie and sharkskin boots, she guessed he was a lawyer.
"I'm Martin Miller," he said fluidly. "I'm Mr. Baker's counsel, and you must be Special Investigator Ella Clah, the ex-FBI agent and arresting officer."
Ella nodded, and Miller continued. "Tread carefully, officer. My client and I fully expect to file a civil suit against your department. Mr. Baker has been threatened, shot, and harassed, all for having the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time."
"While threatening citizens with a loaded handgun, wearing a ski mask, and robbing a bank," Ella added, amused. "You better find an attorney who can cut a deal, Baker, or at least someone with a stronger grip on reality. I hope that's not your whole story. That defense won't work on a five-year-old."
"My client has explained to me that the actual bank robber assaulted him outside the bank, and forced him to go inside at the barrel of a shotgun." Miller added.
"Then why was your client wearing a mask? Surely the 'real robber' wouldn't have cared if Baker's face was seen. Another point, your client was the one giving all the orders, waving around a pistol loaded with fourteen rounds of live ammunition," Ella countered smoothly. "And the pistol functions perfectly, right?" She turned to Tache, who nodded in agreement.
"I was told what to say," Baker said, a smug look on his face. "And he said the pistol didn't work."
Ella watched Baker. Something about this man was making her skin crawl. She knew from his behavior in the bank that he was calm and cruel, and enjoyed baiting people. But that, in itself, was not unusual for a criminal. There was something else about him, something more elusive, that was sending signals to her brain.
"I don't have to remind you that I certainly didn't shoot myself," Baker added with a confident grin. "It was the actual criminal who did that."
"Sergeant Tache has helped me identify the other two members of your gang," Ella said meeting his gaze and holding it. "You seem to share a history of crimes with them. Want to change your story any before I continue?"
gang? I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Your wife Barbara, who fired at me several times with a handgun, was the driver of the getaway car. The man with the shotgun was James Shepherd. They're the ones who shot you, remember? If I hadn't pulled you down behind that planter, you might be in the morgue now instead of that bed."
"My wife? Barb was the one who dropped me off, if that's what you mean," Baker said, his eyes never wavering from Ella's. "And Shepherd? Well, I do know him, he shares our rental home, but he's been busy lately looking for a job, and I haven't seen him all day. It's true we've made mistakes in the past, but that's behind us now. We all served our sentences. You can't pin this on us. I was a victim of a criminal today, just like the other people at that bank."
He was sticking to his lies, hoping to find anything to contradict so he could get them on the defensive. Ella felt Baker's open challenge, and figured it was time to try and rattle that composure a bit. "Your wife and your friend are out there on the run in a disabled car, with every officer within a hundred miles looking for them. You'd be better off helping us locate them before they come up against a group of well-armed officers. We already have enough physical evidence and testimony to convict you. Don't let the next piece of news you hear be an account of your wife's death."
"That's enough." Miller held up his hand. "You're badgering my client, and he's been nothing but patient with you, despite his life-threatening injuries. This interview is finished. If the district attorney has any charges to file against Mr. Baker, then I should be told about them now so I can have adequate time to prepare his defense."
"I'm aware of the law, counselor," Ella replied, forcing her tone to remain casual. She started to say more, when she caught a glimpse of Officer Justine Goodluck standing just inside the door. Two years ago, her second cousin had been assigned to her crime team, and since that time, Ella had never had reason to regret it.
Excusing herself, Ella sent Tache to check on hospital security while she met with her assistant in the hall. Justine's handgun, holstered at her belt beside the open front of a blue satin rodeo jacket, seemed disproportionately large for the slender young woman's figure. But, despite her youthful appearance, Justine was all business.
"Any more news on the two perps still at large?" Ella asked.
"Not yet, but you know we had roadblocks up within five minutes of the call, and extra officers are out searching every mile of road in the area. Hopefully, those two shots you put in their engine block screwed up something. Even if they didn't, there's no way they'll make it out of the county, much less the state. By now, I'm sure they know it, too." Justine's voice was confident.
Ella considered the matter silently for several moments before speaking. "It's possible they may not be trying to leave the Rez anyway. I'm certain that the woman who drove the getaway car is Baker's wife. She may yet decide to try and spring her husband. Have Tache stick close around here. He's seen the photos, so he should be able to recognize Shepherd and the woman. If he spots either of them, tell him to call for backup if at all possible before taking action."
"I'll have another guard posted here, too," Justine said, "and coordinate things with Sergeant Tache."
As her cell phone beeped, Ella reached for the unit clipped to her belt. The reception was poor from her location, so she moved farther down the corridor until the static cleared.
"The dispatcher asked me to notify you," came the voice of the on-duty officer. "Sergeant Neskahi has been patrolling along the Colorado state line. A few minutes ago, he requested that Angel Hawk, the air ambulance, be sent to the site of an auto accident on a side road just south of the Colorado border, a half mile off of Highway Six-six-six."
"Understood. But what's that got to do with me? That's hospital business."
"There's something fishy about the call. Neskahi has been with the department for years. It's not like him to screw up a ten code. But he kept referring to a ten-thirty-one as a trauma victim pickup."
"Which it isn't. That's the code for a suspicious person," Ella said mostly to herself, her mind racing.
"Of course he had the flu last week, and he's still feeling lousy.…" "Hold on for a moment." Ella glanced at Justine. "Tell the hospital not to dispatch the air ambulance until I give the okay," she said, then turned her attention back to the officer on the phone. "What else? Did the dispatcher pick up on any other indications of trouble?"
"No. That's why we figured you'd want to make the call on this one."
"Thanks. I'll handle it from here." Ella weighed the information carefully. Sergeant Neskahi was an old hand at police work, and had worked with her on several investigations recently. Everyone made mistakes, but it didn't seem likely that the sergeant would make one of this nature. He'd worked dozens of accidents in his time as a patrol officer.
Justine jogged back from the ER desk. "Better hurry. The pilot is really pissed off. He's ready to fly and the medic is on board. The flyboy is demanding to know if we're going to accept responsibility for a delay that could end up costing lives."
Ella frowned. She had no proof that there was a problem, but she also couldn't send a civilian into a potentially dangerous situation. "I'm on my way."
Ella took a white coat from a hook by the nurse's station. Seeing what Ella had done, a young nurse by the supply cabinet came toward her and reached for the jacket. "That isn't yours."
"I'm just borrowing it. Consider it a police emergency." Ella said and glowered at her.
The woman backed up a step, then saw the badge pinned to Ella's belt and the pistol in her holster. "Bring it back, okay?"
Ella nodded once, and slipped the jacket on over her own. "I'm going along on this ride," she told Justine. "If Neskahi is in trouble, I'll be there to back him up. If it is a mistake, and there's a victim that needs to be transported, the helicopter crew can do their job and I'll ride back with the sergeant, quizzing him on the ten codes."
They hurried up the stairs to the roof and as they opened the door and stepped out, the helicopter's rotor blades picked up speed. The downwash 'whomp' seemed to send its vibrations right through Ella. "One more thing," she yelled at Justine. "Send two units to Neskahi's location right away. If there is trouble, I want to have plenty of backup."
Ella kept her head down and ran over to the shiny white and turquoise air ambulance. A silver hawk with a halo was painted on the pilot's door, and below it was the name "Angel Hawk."
The moment Ella climbed into the helicopter, she leaned forward to talk to the Navajo pilot. His jaw was set, and one look told her that this wasn't a man who liked sharing authority.
"You aren't a member of my crew, and this isn't a carnival ride. What makes you think you can go up in my chopper?" he shouted over the rotor noise.
She opened the white jacket she'd borrowed, and showed him her badge and police ID. "I'm going with you on this run. There may be more to the situation than a medical emergency."
The lanky young medic sitting on a fold-down seat in the patient treatment area placed his hand on the pilot's shoulder. "We can't afford the time to argue, boss. We have a pickup to make."
The pilot gave Ella a quick nod. "I've heard about you, Investigator Clah, so okay, you can go. Climb up front and ride with me. As soon as you have that seat belt fastened, we're going to lift off. You can fill me in on the way. If I'm heading into trouble, I want to know exactly what I'm facing."
Fighting the sudden lurch in her stomach as they took off, Ella gave the pilot a long, sideways glance. She'd never met the man before, but, then again, the reservation was a large place and the air ambulance was a very recent addition to the hospital. Also, these days she was hardly ever sent on traffic accident calls.
Ella glanced at the pilot's name tag. Jeremiah Crow. She searched her memory for the name, but came up empty. "You must be new to this corner of the Rez."
Crow nodded. "My clan has always lived in the Tuba City area. After the military I flew tourists over the Grand Canyon before the job opened up here." He glanced over at her quickly, then focused back on his dimmed instrument panel. "Now you know about me. It's time to keep your side of the bargain. And talk fast. We'll be there in just a few minutes."
Ella filled him in on what she knew, then added, "When we get there, stay alert until I give you a thumbs-up. Any other sign will mean that you're to lift off immediately."
"We'll be sitting ducks inside this chopper on the ground, even in the dark. I flew scout missions in the army. I've been shot at enough to know a little strategy pays for itself. I suggest we do a fast orbit first and illuminate the area with the spotlight. It's got an adjustable beam width, so you can assess the situation before we take action. From below it'll look as if we're searching for the best place to set this bird down."
"All right," Ella agreed. "It's a good plan. But, once we're down, if there's trouble, you stay out of it. Lift off immediately."
Ella watched the stark expanse of desert below them. The moon had risen from behind the cliffs, and a blend of dark and light shadows dotted the terrain making the familiar appear more sinister than it ever would in daylight.
As they drew close to the site of the accident, red flares burning on the highway marked the location. Jeremiah Crow looked at the scene below, then veered to the right for the promised low orbit of the area. "Looks like an accident, all right."
Ella followed the beam of the chopper's searchlight. A single black sports car was tipped over on its side, but there were no skid marks on the road leading up to it. There was no sign of spilled oil or gasoline on the pavement either. "No. There are several things that aren't quite right," she said, pointing out what she'd noticed.
Neskahi's police unit was parked a little farther down the road, and the sergeant was crouched by the figure lying on the asphalt. Just a few feet away were two civilians, both wearing jackets.
Ella fought the sudden chill that enveloped her. "There's trouble here. I can feel it."
"If I aim the searchlight right into their eyes, the people down there will never see you leave the chopper."
"Go for it." Ella took her pistol from its holster, and placed it in her jacket pocket. The feel of the cold metal against her hand was reassuring.
"I'll land between the civilians and the police car, but move fast. Whatever else is happening, the person on the ground appears to need some very real help. There's a lot of blood around the body."
"Just remember to stay in the aircraft, and keep the blades turning until I signal."
Just before the hovering copter touched down, Ella jumped out. As promised, the two civilians were pinned by the spotlight, trying to shield their eyes.
Ella circled, keeping below the road bed as much as possible. The sagebrush was taller downslope, fed by runoff from the asphalt. As she got close, she could see that the figure on the road was just a stuffed dummy made out of old clothes, and the blood was probably red paint or something like tomato sauce. Ella stepped out onto the road behind the pair.
The engine noise and prop wash from the chopper was drowning out the sounds she was making, but Ella still approached cautiously, her weapon out and ready. The civilians were both looking down toward Neskahi, and at the same time trying to shield their eyes from the glare of the spotlight
"Why in the hell doesn't he turn off that light?" The person on the left, a woman, yelled. Ella recognized the voice from earlier that day. It was Barbara Baker.
Neskahi, who'd avoided looking at the helicopter with its blinding light, turned toward the voice, and saw Ella standing less than ten feet behind the couple. He avoided any expression of recognition, but his body tensed, a signal to Ella. "Maybe it was something I said. Why don't you set down your weapons and surrender now?"
The man cursed, bringing a sawed-off shotgun out of his jacket. Neskahi leaped up, grabbing the man's weapon and yanking it up into the air as he kneed him in the groin. The shotgun went off with a roar and the man lost his grip on the weapon.
The woman yanked a pistol out of her pocket, but before she could bring it to bear, Ella was there. She kicked the weapon out of the woman's hand, spun around, and knocked the surprised woman down with a well-aimed kick to her sternum. When the woman looked up again, she was staring into the barrel of Ella's nine-millimeter pistol.
"Don't move. Don't even breathe," Ella hissed, her glance darting over to Neskahi, who now had the shotgun aimed at the woman's partner. The man lay groaning on the pavement. "You okay, Sergeant?"
"No problems here." The sergeant retrieved his own handgun from the man's jacket pocket, then handcuffed him and hauled him to his feet.
Ella turned and gave a thumbs-up toward the helicopter.
"Get that damn searchlight off me, will you?" The man turned his head away from the helicopter, which had finally shut down its engine.
"We should have known they were up to something," the woman complained as Ella handcuffed her wrists behind her back. "Your plan really sucked, you know that?"
"You were happy to tip my car over, Barb," he said, biting off the words.
Hearing the woman's identity confirmed brought a smile to Ella's lips. She quickly informed the two of their rights. "You'll be glad to know, Mrs. Baker, that your husband is going to recover. He's decided to end his life of crime and tell us everything, too." She glanced at Shepherd. "We already know, for example, that you're the one who put the Bakers up to this job, Mr. Shepherd," she added.
"Me?" Jim Shepherd's eyes grew wide. "Wait a minute—"
"Shut up, you moron," the woman yelled. "They're playing mind games." She gave Ella a hard look. "Nice try, but you're not getting any information from us."
Ella chuckled. "I have a hard time believing that. The only real question in my mind is which of you three is going to volunteer first to testify for the D.A. in exchange for reduced charges."
"They wanted Angel Hawk so they could fly to the hospital and rescue the perp you nailed at the bank," Neskahi said as they escorted the prisoners to his patrol car.
"Barb is Joey Baker's wife. He told us she'd come for him. Baker, in fact, told us a great deal. This guy is Jim Shepherd. They've all served time for armed robbery as part of a losing team."
"Joey ratted us out! That piece of—" Shepherd leaned forward in his seat, cursing.
"Shut up, you idiot. If you keep talking, you'll send us all to prison until we're too old to chew solid food."
"Lady, you're headed for a cell no matter what he says," Ella said calmly. "But a little attitude adjustment of your own might help you reduce that sentence."
After they canceled the backup that was still on the way, Ella saw Jeremiah Crow and the young medic standing near the figure on the ground. Crow glanced over at her and shook his head in disgust.
Neskahi caught the gesture. "That's how they lured me into stopping. The woman caught me completely off guard with her little act. She was crouched down low, faking CPR on the dummy, yelling her head off like it was dying. From a distance it's hard to tell that's just a bunch of old clothes stuffed with weeds."
"Where was Shepherd hiding? In the brush?"
"He was beside the car, playing dead. It wasn't the same vehicle described in the robbery, so I thought it might be legit."
"They either hijacked this car or had it hidden on a back road, planning on making a switch after the robbery. Most Navajos could never afford one of these imported models," Ella said.
"Well, Sergeant, looks like you just caught yourself two bank robbers." Jeremiah Crow smiled.
"How did you know?" the woman asked Ella from inside the car. "I was listening to the officer's call, and he never gave us away."
"Oh, yes he did. In cop-speak he told us plenty," Ella answered, letting the robbers continue to wonder.
Ella walked with Jeremiah Crow and his medic back to the helicopter. "You guys can return now. I'll drive back with the sergeant and the prisoners. Thanks for your help and cooperation. And the ride."
"No problem." Jeremiah cracked a smile. "It was…interesting."
Ella stood back as Angel Hawk took off and quickly disappeared into the dark. In another minute, all she could see were the blue and red running lights, and then they, too, faded away.
Neskahi was already behind the wheel when she returned to the vehicle. As her gaze drifted over the somber pair in the backseat, she felt an incredible sense of satisfaction. It was at times like these that she realized how much she loved police work. It was a rush to know that she'd helped rid society of a few predators, if only for a few years at a time.
Although the trip back took half an hour to cover the distance that had taken ten minutes in the chopper, it was a lot quieter and easier on the stomach. Five minutes from Shiprock, Neskahi's radio crackled to life.
Hearing her call sign, Ella picked up the mike and depressed the button on the side. "Go ahead, PD."
"I'm patching through a transmission from Angel Hawk. There was a ten-forty-five the chief wants you to know about directly from the source. Go Channel six for this one."
Ella felt her skin grow clammy. A10-45 was an auto accident with injuries. "Go ahead, Angel Hawk," she said, clutching the mike so hard her fingers tingled.
"Shortly after you released Angel Hawk, we were dispatched to transport an accident victim south of Shiprock on Highway Six-six-six." Jeremiah's voice was low, but clear. "Rose Destea is at the hospital now, getting prepped for emergency surgery. She's your mother, right?"
Ella couldn't breathe. It was as if her throat had suddenly locked. She fought a momentary feeling of vertigo. "What's her condition?" she managed in a whisper thin voice.
"I'm on my way."
Ella glanced at Neskahi as she replaced the mike. "Drop me off at the hospital on the way in. Then take these two on to the station."
"Done." Neskahi pressed down on the accelerator, and switched on the emergency lights and siren.
Collecting all the willpower she could muster, Ella forced her body to stop shaking. Her mother…in a traffic accident. Critical. Her mind raced, creating one hideous scenario after another.
She struggled to push the images away and succeeded. Yet, as her thoughts became still, fear, black and encompassing as the night surrounding them, engulfed her.
Copyright © 1998 by Aimée and David Thurlo
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GENEALOGY TALK, Getting Started in Genealogy presented by genealogist Rhonda McClure, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, for those who are new to genealogy as well as those with some experience but want to make sure they haven't missed anything. Register at mhl.org/eventcalendar, 978-623-8401, ext. 31.
FREE AUTHOR READING, Jennifer Haigh reads from her latest book, "News From Heaven," 7 p.m., Andover Bookstore, 89R Main St. Andover; 978-475-0143.
LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC, Perry performs spring concert at Merrimack College showcasing the band's hit singles, "If I Die Young," "You Lie" and "Better Dig Two," 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; tickets $30; public invited. Lawler Arena, Athletic Center, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover; tickets at etix.com.
CARD & GAME PARTY, Shawsheen Village Women's Club presents a Scholarship Card and Game Party, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover. Admission $25, includes lunch; 978-475-4481.
LIVE THEATER, Spotlight Playhouse presents "Annie!," 7 p.m., Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill; tickets $20, $18 seniors; 978-380-8509, email@example.com. Performances also on April 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., April 28 at 3 p.m.
AUTHOR READING, Ellen Spector Platt presents her latest book, "Artful Collage From Found Objects," 2 p.m.,free. Andover Bookstore, 89R Main St. Andover; 978-475-0143.
LIVE MUSIC, Christine Lavin and Don White, New Moon Coffeehouse, Haverhill, 8 p.m.
MAGIC & COMEDY SHOW, Master mentalist Jon Stetson mixes the power of mind reading, magic and comedy, Salvatore's Riverwalk Function Facility, Lawrence, dinner 7 to 8 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; $45, includes dinner buffet; http://drinkwaterproductions.com/index.shtml, 855-255-5750.
JAPANESE EXHIBIT, featuring works by one of Japan's visionary landscape photographers, Toshio Shibata, through Oct. 6, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem; www.pem.org, 978-745-9500.
CLASSICAL MUSIC, Soprano Wendy Heckman and pianist Carolyn Skelton, 1:30 p.m., featuring classical vocal selections by Purcell, Handel and Mozart along with arrangements of traditional folk songs, spirituals and Broadway show tunes. Pieces by Haydn and Brahms will be featured as piano solos. Senior Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover; $5, registration required, 978-623-8321.
GRAMMY WINNER VISIT, three-time Grammy Award winner Adam Ayan, a graduate of UMass Lowell's sound recording technology program who has worked with Madonna, Foo Fighters, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Pearl Jam, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, the Rolling Stones and Rascal Flatts, will give a presentation on album making, sponsored by Northern Essex Community College, 7 p.m., David Hartleb Technology Center, Haverhill campus, 100 Elliott St.; free, open to public.
GOOD HEALTH TALK, Dr. Chris Condon, from Health Source of Andover, in conjunction with the Andover YMCA, presents a free workshop on proper exercise, good posture and more; 978-685-3541 for location.
EARTH DAY TALK, Hadassah New England hosts Barbara Goldstein in honor of Earth Day, 7:15 to 9 p.m., Congregation Beth Israel, 501 S. Main St., Andover; RSVP at 781-455-9055 or email@example.com.
CRAFT FAIR, students and staff will be selling their creations including handmade jewelry, original photography, headbands, sewing creations, knitted pieces, ceramics, baskets, hats, denim accessories, gift boxes, veggie seedlings, potted plants, leaf skeleton origami, furniture, sea glass jewelry, handmade soaps, recycled items, beaded mobiles, ornaments, decoupage frames, glasses and more, 5 to 8 p.m., Wood Hill Middle School, 11 Cross St., Andover.
AFTER-SCHOOL HISTORY, series kick off with "A Lesson in Victorian Etiquette," Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St.; 978-475-2236.
FREE AUTHOR READING, Elizabeth Graver and Hester Kaplan read from their latest novels, "The End of the Point" and "The Tell," 7 p.m., Andover Bookstore, 89R Main St. Andover; 978-475-0143.
SIMPLY SINATRA, starring Steve Lippia who interprets some of the most well-known and beloved Frank Sinatra hits; $35 door, $30 advance, $25 seniors/students; 978-837-5355, merrimack.edu/rogerscenter.
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS, Supper at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $7 to $9.
WORLD TAI CHI DAY, 10 a.m. to noon, an annual event held worldwide the last Saturday in April, parking lot behind Yang's Fitness Center, 5 Dundee Park; public invited, no experience required; visit http://www.worldtaichiday.org/.
CAMP OPEN HOUSE, Camp Maude Eaton in Andover invites girls in grades 1 to 10 who want to spend their summer swimming, canoeing and singing around the campfire, 1 to 4 p.m. Camp tours and program information available. hercamp.org, 617-350-8335. Free bus pick-up this summer at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road and Shawsheen Plaza. Open house also on May 19.
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AFTER-SCHOOL HISTORY, learn about life in Andover during the World Wars. Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St.; 978 475 2236.
LIVE MUSIC, Treble Chorus of New England's Scholar Choir "Music of the Americas" concert, 7:30 p.m., Free Christian Church, 31 Elm St., Andover. Tickets $16 adults, $10 students and seniors; Anna S. Choi at firstname.lastname@example.com, 978.470.TCNE.
WINE & MUSIC, "Candlelight, Cabernet, Ballades & Brie," 6 to 8 p.m., benefits Andover Chamber Music, 64 Bartlet St., Andover; space is limited; reserve by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or call 978-474-6222.
SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL, 41st annual North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old North Andover Common; Joan at 978-685-5320 or Jeff at 978-682-5212.