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You and your wife have decided to call it quits. Youll be moving into your own apartment at the end of the month. But even though you wont be living full-time with your kids, you still want to be a good dad. Below are 10 suggestions to keep your relationship strong.
1. Be present in their lives. Of course, you have lots of responsibilities to attend to. Youre often pulled in different directions at once. Still, your children need your undivided focus when youre together. They dont want to feel as if theyre an afterthought in your life. Avoid making work-related cellphone calls during your outings. Dont watch ball games on the sofa when theyre at your home. Let them know theyre your top priority, that being Dad is your No. 1 job.
2. Spend lots of time together. Sharing custody with your ex means you miss out on important daily events. Therefore its imperative to schedule regular visits to keep you in the loop. Seek out creative ways to see youngsters midweek; have dinner together on Wednesdays or drive the carpool to swim practice Tuesday after school. When theyre with you, plan age-appropriate outings and include them in your routine chores. Joint time is your best ally when it comes to being close.
3. Be involved in their activities. Show kids you care by joining them in what matters most. Coach your third-graders soccer team. Go surfing with your teenage son. Build sets for your daughters upcoming dance performance. Youll be spending time with your children while building memories that will last a lifetime.
4. Create a comfortable living environment. Choose a new house or apartment that supports frequent contact with your kids. Make sure its conveniently located so that travel between homes is a snap. Find a place that is kid-friendly and has enough square footage for children to play. Allow kids to make some decorating decisions so that the space says, You live here, too.
5. Call them every night. Develop the habit of nightly contact. Its a great way to learn about their days. Schedule a regular time for your conversations. Keep them positive and short. Ask open-ended questions, such as Tell me what you did at recess. Young children wont remember much of what happened in the past 24 hours, so engage them in a discussion about what theyre doing now. End each conversation with, I love you, and promise to call them tomorrow night.
6. Dont expose them to any of your new relationships. Ideally youre not already involved in another relationship. A new partner is a distraction that pulls you away from your duties as Dad. If you are involved with a new person, keep her away from your children. They have enough to adapt to right now.
7. Dont ask children questions about your ex-wifes activities. Kids relationship with their mom is private. Never attempt to pry out information about what shes doing or whom she sees. Instead, focus on the time you have together. Thats what matters most.
8. Keep your commitments. If you make a date with your children, be sure to keep it. Boys and girls in dual households miss their absent parents. They look forward to upcoming visits for days. Theyre sorely disappointed when a parent breaks an engagement. Your consistency also teaches children about being dependable. It helps them rebuild trust.
9. Make transitions smooth and stress-free. Hand-offs can be tense for both parents and kids. Ex-spouses dislike being together. Youngsters dread another argument. Assume a casual, pleasant demeanor toward the childrens mother. Avoid potentially contentious topics. Arrive at the agreed upon time. Keep the conversation light. Respect your ex-spouses personal and physical boundaries. Stay outside of her home unless she explicitly invites you in.
10. Be patient. Your childrens lives will be upended as a result of the impending breakup. It may be months, even years, before theyve established a new routine. You can help them acclimate to the changes by being the psychological rock they sorely need. Your strength and wisdom will serve as a beacon to guide them through this difficult time.
Linda Lewis Griffith is a local marriage and family therapist. For information or to contact her, visit lindalewisgriffith.com.


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B & H Photo & Video
"The Best Place on the Planet for your Photographic Needs". One of the most reputable and reliable sources for photography equipment.
Cannon Equipment
Canon Cameras and Lens's.
Hunt's Photo & Video
Good resource for photo equipment. Though they are located in New England, they are very active with the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs (of which we are a member).
DP Review --Printer Guide
Great overview of printers!! If you're thinking of buying a new printer, READ IT! Even if you recently bought a printer (*cough* Stephanie, Jim *cough*), still great info on how your printer works.
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Color Mgmt Tool for Photoshop CS5 & Lightroom
There is no longer a "No Color Management" option in the Print dialog box. This is needed when you want to print sample pages for creating a custom printer profile. This link provides a utility and instructions for printing the sample pages. Thanks go to Stephanie Ames for finding this!!!!
Photoshop Elements Village
Online forum for Photoshop Elements Users. Tutorials, galleries, lots of useful information for Elements users.
Rob's favorite photoshop guru
Tim knows everything about CS5!
Color Management Solutions. Considered by many to be the best performance/value in the industry.
"The Myth of the Unmanipulated Image"
Good insights on photo manipulation.
Apple Store
The Best Computers on the planet!
Columbia Council of Camera Clubs
Active Membership.
Curt Peters Photography
Super colorful, fun to look at photography site by Professional Photographer Curt Peters
Digital Dunes
Professional Photographer, Curt Peters, presents his Studio & Gallery site. Digital Dunes offers many custom photo services and photo finishing.
Digital Photography Reviews
The best place to compare camera's and read reviews for pros!
Ken McDougal Photography
Here you will find beautiful scenic and nature prints and canvases for your home or office.
Photo District News
One of the best sites to learn more about photography and digital techniques.
Photograph Oregon
Great listing of places to shoot, camera clubs (including us!), and other information regarding the art of photography and Oregon.
Rick Marsh's personal web site with a description of his businesses and a link to fine art prints.
Southview Scenes
I have posted many, many photos of the area around where I live at Southview... Mostly sunsets, but other photos as well...
Stephanie's Flickr Photostream
My photos on Flickr.
Teach Yourself Photography in 80 Years
Article by Guy Tal about becoming a photographer: "Photography is not about cameras, it is about the expression of stories and life experience, and those can only be painstakingly accumulated over a lifetime of dedicated pursuit. There are no shortcuts."

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Amity High Boys' Track & Field Coach Thomas Jacobs is part of an elite group of 44 coaches chosen nationwide as finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association coach of the year.
Today, the finalists will gather at the NHSACA national awards banquet in Fargo, where each finalist will be recognized and National Coach of the Year announced.
Jacobs coached his Amity squad to an SCC Championship this year. Other nominees coach sports including wrestling, volleyball, tennis, swimming, softball, soccer, golf, football, basketball, baseball.
NHSACA is dedicated to serving high school coaches and athletic directors throughout the United States through education, recognition and support. The goal is to promote high school athletics, provide professional services to member coaches while providing opportunities for all high school coaches.
The NHSACA provides resources to promote professional growth, an attitude of teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles for athletes, coaches and athletic directors.
The organization recognize coaches not just for a season of coaching, but for lifetime achievements. The NHSACA Coach of the Year awards are the most prestigious awards given to high school coaches in America.
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Dennis Tilly
Weatherford Democrat
During the Sept. 12 Republican presidential debate, Governor Perry was sharply criticized for his support for the in-state college tuition rates charged the children of illegal workers that have been longtime residence of Texas and are graduates of Texas high schools. He was called un-American, unconstitutional and a panderer to the Hispanic vote.
I must admit I think the governor is correct to support students who are Americans in every respect except place of birth. Most of these young people were brought to Texas as young children, have attended Texas schools and are socially, culturally and practically American citizens.
The reason for in-state and out-of-state college tuition rates has nothing to do with place of birth. The determining factor is whether the student and his or her parents paid state taxes in Texas or some other state. The theory is that residents of Texas have already contributed toward the cost of secondary education through their taxes and are entitled to a lower rate than out-of-state residents.
In Texas, state taxes are chiefly collected through property and sales taxes. Anyone who has lived in Texas for years has paid the same tax rate, regardless of immigration status. I've heard people say that illegal immigrants don't pay property taxes because they usually rent. That argument does not consider that every landlord passes on property costs to their renters, which include insurance and property taxes.
So, if all residents of Texas pay basically the same tax rate, why shouldn't young people wanting a college education be entitled to in-state rates? Do we really think Texas couldn't use more college-trained workers? Personally, I prefer competence over ancestry.
Dennis Tilly is a guest columnist and resident of Weatherford. He is double retired from the Air Force and insurance business.


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Certified dental assistants and dental hygienists seeking employment opportunities may complete a DSDS employment form with information to be posted on this website for sixty days. Employment contacts will come directly to you from an interested dental office. Click here to complete and submit an online employment authorization form, or click here to download a .PDF version which you can fill out and mail or fax. Please notify the DSDS office when you have been employed.
Members may post employment opportunities at no charge for sixty days by completing the online Career Placement Authorization Form, or downloading the form in PDF format and either faxing it or mailing it to the DSDS office. Potential employees will contact your office directly. Please notify the DSDS office when a position is filled.
NOTE: The DSDS does not function as an employment agency, but as a network for career opportunities.
Delaware State Dental Society
200 Continental Drive, Suite 111
Newark, DE 19713
302-368-7634 phone
302-368-7669 fax
|I am seeking a full-time or part-time position as a dental hygienist. I am available Monday-Friday. Experience with scaling and root planing, Arestin, Dentrix, digital radiography, Vizilite, and Diagnodent. I am able to perform general office duties such as scheduling, treatment plans, and payment collections. Please feel free to contact me anytime at 302-236-5339 or firstname.lastname@example.com .
|Dental assistant(Harris School of Business,completed April 7,2014 completed a 180 hours of externship). Very excellent recommedation can bring in or fax. Hours monday-friday 9am-5pm. You can contact Sabrina in the morning at Telephone: 3023333408 or Email Address: email@example.com.
|Orthodontic clinical assistant/coordinator: who is enthusiastic, has excellent office skills (types > 60 wpm), experience with purchasing, laboratory & sterilization experience, dental knowledge and knows how to run on-time with a schedule. Excellent combination of experience,
education and attitude will be successful in our practice. Strongly prefer Kent County residents (Dover). Position has a competitive compensation package and is 4.5 days/wk.
We're an efficient & fun office on scenic Silver Lake, where staff are appreciated for their talents & involvement. Please email cover letter and attached resume to: Steve c/o email@example.com.
|Pedodontic/Orthodontic Assistant (Wilmington Area).
Seeking an exceptional team member for our pedodontic/orthodontic practice. We focus on caring and expert communication. Emphasis on personal development through continuing education, participation with other team members, and high achievement. Applicant should be personally stable, and health-centered in lifestyle. This position is part-time with full time in the future. If you have all these qualities and more please send your resume Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
|General Dental practice in Dover, DE is seeking part time Dental Hygienist. Our practice is hygiene-driven with a strong commitment to treating periodontal disease. Experience is preferred; however we are willing to train a new graduate. E-mail resumes to firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Office space available for lease to dental specialist. We will pay for any renovations you may need. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or 302-547-9292 to discuss further.
|Dental Assistant - Full-time experienced dental assistant needed in Dover, DE. Candidate must be friendly, motivated, team player, and have chairside skills. DE radiology certificate is required. Knowledge of Eaglesoft helpful, but not required. Please email cover letter and resume to: email@example.com.
|We are an endodontic office looking for Manager/Front desk with at least 2 years of experience. Must have dental, computer skills and know billing. Must have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to deal with stressful situations. Please call 484-693-0117 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Hi, my name is Carly Hansen and I am seeking a position as a dental assistant. I am currently CPR and X-ray certified. I have experience with eaglesoft and dentrix software, some front desk duties, and I also have experience with cerec crowns, bridge work, dentures and partials, implants, bone grafting, bleaching, and much more. I am self motivated and passionate about what I do. Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have or to schedule an interview. Thank you.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Full-time or part time dentist needed. Outstanding Associate Opportunity for an experienced General Dentist or new grads to join one of our highly successful practices in Dover, Delaware. Highly competitive compensation and benefits for the right dentist. If interested, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
|We are Christiana Dental Spa, a four-dentist practice seeking a motivated, caring dentist for our beautiful state-of-the-art facility. We offer our valued patients comprehensive, high quality care using Cone beam 3D technology, CEREC, laser and intraoral camera; we also have an onsite dental lab. Highly competitive compensation and benefits for the right dentist. Partnership opportunity. Please contact Dr. Linda Nguyen at 302-547-9292 or by email at email@example.com.
|FT/PT dental assistants needed for high-paced 2 doctor practice in Dover. Candidates must be DE Radiology certified, motivated, a team player, and able to multi-task. This is a newly redesigned office with an amazing team. If you think you would be a great fit, please send your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com.
|My name is Tiffany Reynolds, a certified dental assistant. I have had a career with one practice for 16 years. I have experience in managing the dental assistant team for a very large practice including 8 doctors, 7 hygienists treating in one day. I am certified through DANB to process radiograhs. I hold certifications for dental assisting, cpr, radiograhs, iv and general anesthesia (sedation). I am very Knowledgeable and educated in my position. I hold a high knowledge in implants/ general anesthesia/ dental materiaIs and equipment. I have many years of experience and enjoy my career as a dental assistant. I am experienced in lab work as well including custom trays, bleaching trays, bite rims. I am highly motivated and always willing to learn. I have attended many CE courses including medical emergencies in the dental office, OSHA regulations, and HIPPA. I also have experience in handling various insurance claims , answering multi line phones and scheduling appointments. I am a graduate of the dental assistant program from Howard high school of technology 1996 - 2000. I continued to learn through my summer vacation of school by volunteering to observe my family dentist. After proving my capability and motivation, I was offered a position as his dental assistant part time while in school. I started my career from then. I graduated and continued my education at delaware technical community college. I then received my CDA certification.
It would be my pleasure to hear from your office and meeting your staff.
Thank you
Mrs. Tiffany Reynolds
|Receptionist, billings, scheduler, entry level. Contact Name: Kelly at Telephone: 302-388-4498 or
Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Full-time (or part-time) dentist needed for a busy, well-established general and cosmetic dental office. Our practice has two modern office facilities (Wilmington/Newark) both equipped with the latest technology. This position offers an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as outstanding continuing education opportunities. If interested please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 302-438-8584 (Eric).
|I am seeking a dental receptionist position, preferably in Wilmington or Newark. I am a high school graduate. I am a certified Nursing Assistant so I have some healthcare experience. I'm dedicated, compassionate, and have good people skills, so I will be well qualified for this job. I can work from 8:00AM to 8:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays. On Sundays I can work from noon to 8:00PM. The best time to contact me would be during the day (mornings and afternoons). Thank you for your consideration. Contact Brittney Griggs at Telephone:4802972745 or Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
|DANB CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSSISTANT/DELAWARE & PENNSYLVANIA seeking to obtain a position in a general dentist office where I can utilize my skills and training in dental assisting
Harris School Of Business, Wilmington, DE
Dental Assistant Program, Diploma
Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Chadds Ford, PA-Dental Assistant Externship(180 Hours)
National Safety Council CPR/AED/First Aid Valid:2011-2013
Blood/Air Bourne Pathogens
HIPPA/OSHA Compliance
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Pennsylvania Obtained: 2012
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Administrative Assistant 2003 to 2007
All in One Construction & Electrical Services, Newark, De
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I am available from 8am to 7pm Monday thru Saturday. Contact Lynn M. Rogers, 30 Yeates Drive, New Castle, DE 19720, (302)544-2373, firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Experienced Dental Assistant position available with oral surgery. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Call 302-655-6183, fax 302-655-8635, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
|We are searching for an experienced office manage to assist with the growth of our practice in the Newark area. Experience required. Must be organized, personable and have working knowledge of dental software (Eaglesoft a plus!) and dental insurance. Marketing knowledge helpful as well. Please forward resume to firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Dental receptionist-Dover office
1. High school diploma or GED
2. At least one year work experience in a healthcare environment
3. Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
4. Excellent customer service skills
5. Excellent verbal, written and organization skills
6. Ability to deal with potentially stressful situations in a sensitive and caring manner
7. Computer experience
8. Dentrix experience
9. Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, politeness and helpfulness)
Full Time Position, Monday thru Friday
Contact: Michelle Yearwood,
Westside Family Healthcare,
300 Water Street, Suite 200,
Wilmington, DE 19801,
Telephone: 302-656-8292,
Fax: 302-504-3066,
Email Address: email@example.com
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1. High School diploma or GED
2. Dental assistant training or experience strongly preferred
3. Good communication skills
4. Familiarity with and ability to use computer software
5. Attention to detail
6. Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish strongly preferred
7. Ability to work well with others
8. Basic life support and X-ray certifications required
9. Ability to follow directions
10. Interest in community health)
Full Time position, Monday thru Friday
Contact: Michelle Yearwood,
Westside Family Healthcare,
300 Water Street, Suite 200,
Wilmington, DE 19801,
Telephone: 302-656-8292,
Fax: 302-504-3066,
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Dental Hygienist-Dover office QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program
2. Current Delaware dental hygiene license
3. Excellent oral and written communications skills
4. Commitment to under-served patient populations and public health issues
5. Current CPR certification
6. Current with continuing education)
Full Time, Monday thru Friday
Contact: Michelle Yearwood,
Westside Family Healthcare,
300 Water Street, Suite 200,
Wilmington, DE 19801,
Telephone: 302-656-8292,
Fax: 302-504-3066,
Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Dentist-Dover office QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
2. Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Delaware with unrestricted prescription privileges
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Commitment to under-served patient populations and public health issues
5. Basic Life Support certification
6. Ability to travel between worksites as needed)
Full Time, Monday thru Friday
Contact: Michelle Yearwood,
Westside Family Healthcare,
300 Water Street, Suite 200,
Wilmington, DE 19801,
Telephone: 302-656-8292,
Fax: 302-504-3066,
Email Address: email@example.com
|Seeking clinical manager with some business background and strong experience in the dental field for busy state-of-the-art practice in Newark. Knowledge of Eaglesoft a plus. Must be highly detail oriented and very flexible. Please send resume to email@example.com
|Seeking at least 2-3 days per week as a Dental Hygienist in a team oriented dental practice. I have 23 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene, and was a dental assistant for 4 years. My skills include; taking digital/traditional x-rays,laser caries detection, sealant application, periodontal treatment and maintenance with irrigation and Arrestin placement. I am proficient with treatment planning and comfortable presenting recommended treatment to patients. I am very reliable, and have an eagerness to learn new technology. I enjoy my profession immensely, and would be a great addition to any practice who is willing to give me the opportunity to join their team of professionals. I hope to hear from you soon! I can be reached at email@example.com or (302)449-0970 anytime is fine.
|RDH, seeking pt employment, over 20yrs experience in dental field, 11 as a hygienist. Experience includes perio and general practice. Familiar with both Dentrix and Eagle Soft , Schick and Dexis, and working in a paperless environment. I am a fantastic communicator and team player. I love motivating pts and creating trusting relationships with them.
Looking for 1-poss 3 days / week no evening or weekend hours. Contact Tammy Beebe at Telephone: 302-745-9429
or Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
|I have 15 years experience as a front desk and office manager. I love working with a great team!! I do everything that a front desk is required to do. (Scheduling-insurance-end of day call backs-helping in the operatories when needeed-visiting referral offices) I look forward to hearing from you!
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|General Dental practice in Dover, DE, is seeking full time Dental Assistant with at least 2 years experience and with the right blend of professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday. Full time position with benefits. E-mail resumes to firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Seeking full-time dental assistant Mon-Thurs for busy North Wilmington office. Must have experience. Call 302-478-8799 or email email@example.com.
|Seeking part time and full time HYGIENIST for busy, state-of-the-art practice in Newark. Must be caring, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. Knowledge of Eaglesoft and experience with presenting treatment plans a plus. Please send resume to email@example.com.
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The Concordia Stingers men's rugby team battled to the last second in a hard-hitting, hard-fought RSEQ championship game but was edged out 16-6 by the McGill Redmen on Friday night. More
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With the new year here, Dalton is positioned to become the "winner" that it always has been.
So says the city's mayor, and I couldn't agree more.
While I and countless others have always considered this to be a remarkable town of innovation and industry, we've certainly had our share of setbacks since the recession of the past decade, and it's taken quite a bit of strong will and determination to climb out of a pretty deep hole.
But that's exactly what we seem to be doing.
Mayor David Pennington spoke to the Carpet Capital Rotary Club this week outlining his plans for the coming year, and I'll have to say that I'm very impressed.
He began by pointing out some ways in which the cards for economic growth and development may have seemed to have been stacked against us in recent years.
For starters, we live in a state that ranks among the top three in terms of having the highest poverty rates in the United States while ranking in the bottom three states in terms of high school graduation rates.
The statistics themselves look pretty grim. Only New Mexico and Nevada are below us in terms of graduating students from high school. Our rate is only 67 percent overall, while neighboring Tennessee, just 20 miles or so up the road, averages an 86 percent high school graduation rate. And the Tennessee legislature puts even less money into public education than Georgia does!
We are the third "poorest" state in the nation, despite the fact that we have many vibrant large cities and plentiful natural resources.
Tennessee, our nearest neighbor, doesn't have a state income tax, making it a more attractive locale, in some ways, for new businesses and industries to set up shop.
So why would anyone want to locate their new business here?
According to Mayor Pennington, a number of changes have been made over the past five years that have created a much more competitive business environment than we had before and which bode well for a brighter future ahead.
Five years ago, he explained, Dalton had the second highest property tax rate in Georgia. But over the past five years, by cutting property taxes by a third and Downtown Dalton Development Authority taxes by about two-thirds, our tax rate is probably the lowest of any city our size.
This has made Dalton a more competitive place for new industries and businesses to locate, he said.
Being sought out as an economically desirable location to establish new business ventures has been one of the mayor's three major goals. And we can see through the recent construction of several major retail stores — such as Kohl's, Petco, and Academy Sports and Outdoors — that we are well on our way to meeting that goal.
Another major goal of the mayor's has been to transform Dalton into a place that educated young people will choose to call home.
"Most well-educated young people want a vibrant downtown," he said. "We want to become a more attractive place for young people and their future families."
Already, he said, that is coming to pass. The remodeling of the freight depot off Hamilton Street has had a big impact on revitalizing the downtown, as has bringing certain organizations, such as the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce and the Carpet and Rug Institute, to "main street," so to speak.
A third major goal for the mayor is "to do whatever we can to support the growth of our college." Dalton State College's recent foray into athletics will be a big boon to this town, the mayor believes, and he is pleased that the trade center will be the official home court for the Roadrunners' basketball team.
Lakeshore Park's soccer field is being refurbished to serve as the Roadrunners' home field.
"What we like about that is that we are already seeing tremendous improvements to that neighborhood as a result of the remodeling of the Lakeshore tennis courts and the creation of the community garden," he said. "People who live in that area have taken it upon themselves to improve their homes as part of a 'neighborhood project.'"
"Having college athletics will give us a huge shot in the arm," the mayor told us, noting that sports events will bring in spectators from other towns who will shop in our stores, eat in our restaurants and sleep in our hotels, increasing revenues for all sorts of area businesses.
"These are the three most important things we're doing right now," he said. "Everything we do revolves around creating a dynamic business environment, making our community more attractive to young folks and promoting the growth of our college."
Well said, Mayor Pennington.
Werner Braun is president of the Dalton-based Carpet and Rug Institute.


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The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will host an economic development symposium on April 4 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center's West Building, 100 N. Third St. in Downtown Phoenix.
Former Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo [Unlink] will provide the keynote address at noon. He will discuss his economic development efforts over the years, from building a vibrant downtown to being one of the architects of the newly-formed Arizona Commerce Authority.
Other symposium speakers and panelists from around Arizona will address "Realities of an Economic Downtown," "Business Attraction" and "Business Retention and Expansion."
The cost of the symposium is $65 for AAED members, $75 for non-members and $90 for late registrants. To register or for more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com. The registration deadline is Friday, March 30. Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance.
AAED was originally founded in 1974 as the Arizona Association for Industrial Development (AAID). The organization, which was dedicated to expanding the industrial and economic base of Arizona, changed to its current name in 1991 to better reflect its broader mission.
The strategic vision of AAED is to be the leading advocate of responsible economic development for all of Arizona by leading the facilitation of public/private cooperation and fostering teamwork to address the growth and quality of life issues that face Arizona. For more information on AAED, visit www.aaed.com or call (602) 240-2233.
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Obama/Clinton 2008 It's Time
by Demo Dan in Dayton, Sat Mar 08, 2008 at 01:10:14 PM EST
I really don't wanna hear the whining from the supporters of either side. This is how it has to go down. We are planning for 16 years of Democratic government, so I don't want to hear how awesome Joe Biden, Jim Webb, Janet Napolitano or Kathleen Sebelius are. NONE of them could defeat Hillary, so they don't get picked. PERIOD. The rank and file will be very happy with this, the candidates can deal with this and the nutcases in the blogosphere that can't deal with this can go hang for all the rest of us care.
Senator Obama, you need to make this happen by next week. Senator Clinton, you need to make this happen by next week.
Together you're going to make history.
Tags: 2008 Presidential election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton (all tags)


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August 2006 Archives
August 31, 2006
August 30, 2006
August 29, 2006
Over at DeepDiscountDVD.com, they're running a "Buy One Box Set Get One Free" sale.
While most of the selections could probably be featured in this article, they could come in handy. Even if you don't have time to watch all of the Gallagher Sledge-O-Matic collection, you could pick up a couple of these as holiday gifts, "I'm sorry you're sick" presents, or even just "Thinking of You (and your bizarre love of 21 Jump Street)" friendship tokens.
Some would suggest queuing these on Netflix (and getting $18 Cash Back with Ebates upon joining), but you've probably got some friends or relatives who'd appreciate Hercules or Xena on DVD!
And, hey- I don't know one woman who hasn't curled up in front of Lifetime Television for Women on a Sunday afternoon. Cut out the middle man; buy Danielle Steel volumes one through four! Nothing says "relaxation" like an unending supply of Jaclyn Smith.
August 25, 2006
So, you'll notice that today is a big day for The Daily Cash Back! Much like the gal in this classic film, the blog received a glamorous makeover. Though instead of a donning a new crop top and highlights, it's now being hosted by Typepad and has a stylish new header, thanks to the graphic design gurus here at Ebates.
ALSO- the 'comments' function is much more easy to use- no more waiting hours and hours to see your comments published. Why not try it out? Tell me what's on your mind!
Now, to the matter at hand: An Ebates staffer sent me a great coupon code yesterday afternoon. Rumor has it that upon making a purchase at Footaction.com or ChampsSports.com, the following codes will hook you up with an employee discount of 30%.
These merchants aren't affiliated with Ebates, so I can't guarantee that these codes work, but why not give it a shot?
These expire on August 27th, so hurry on over! Unless of course you're looking for a new day job at Foot Action- then you can just use the real employee discount. You know, that might be a good plan. Think about it; you'd be up to your neck in all the discounted Pumas you could possibly want with nary a care about things like coupon codes...or rent. Or your cell phone bill.
Foot Action
*Use promotion code EM34FF68 at checkout (8/24-8/27)
Champs Sports
*Use promotion code EM20FF68 at checkout (8/24-8/27)
August 24, 2006
There are lots of reasons to like American Eagle Outfitters. Not only are they a merchant catering to the under-30 crowd who actually clothe their models (unlike a certain competitor), they recognize that people come in a whole rainbow of colors and choose their models based on this revolutionary notion ( unlike...well, you know the rest)! Who knew that Western European ancestry isn't a pre-req for wearing polo shirts and trendy layering tops?
Off the soapbox, American Eagle is doing Free Shipping on orders of $100 or more! There's nothing better than jeans and a comfy sweater for sitting in class, so why not get 'em from American Eagle?
This deal will last until August 27th, so head on over and get those last minute basics for back-to-school. Just use discount code 78965027 at checkout.
August 22, 2006
And I thought bed bugs were only a myth. According to the Washington Post,
"Bed bugs, the longtime scourge of nursery rhymes, have made a real world comeback, leaving experts scratching their heads to find a solution. Before World War II, infestations were as common as polio, but improvements in hygiene and the widespread use of DDT (not available at Whole Foods) helped relegate the little brown bloodsuckers to bedtime myth. Now entomologists and pest control professionals are reporting a dramatic increase in infestations throughout America. A combination of factors such as less aggressive spraying, environmentally friendly poison, and increased travel may be to blame for the current outbreak."
Pretty strange, huh? If you haven't seen a picture of these insects before, they are not the kind of thing you want to wake up next to and have bagels with in the morning.
Considering they resemble something from this movie, you may want to take some preventive measures so you, too, won't be eaten alive by these horrific,mind-shattering bloodthirsty devils! Pest Control Canada (they had the most detailed, safe advice of the sites I visited) suggests the following:
Do your laundry! Toss those sheets in some hot water (at least 120 degrees fahrenheit) and get 'em clean! Try Ace, Discountofficesupplies.com, and HomeClick for Cash Back on popular detergents.
Get a bug-tight mattress cover! Not the kind with elastic that fit over the mattress, but one with a zipper. Try the ones from Target, Boscov's or JCPenney. Even if you're not worried about bed bugs, these can be good for those with allergies since they decrease the amount of dust, dust mites, mold and mildew that you inhale every night.
Buy furniture that's new - not stuff off the street! Though you probably wouldn't consider taking a mattress off the street, old chairs and couches are more likely to have bed bugs in them...so why not get some cute new chairs? Hey- it's in the name of saving the world from getting eaten alive by bloodthirsty insects. Unless of course you don't care about saving the world. It's your choice. Don't say I didn't warn you.
August 21, 2006
This is one of the best back-to-school deals I've seen so far! Best Buy has put together a Dorm Room Package that includes a mini-fridge, television and microwave for $199!
This deal is so popular that it's backordered for a week or two.
Here's the low down on the goods:
- Avanti 1.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Thermoelectric Refrigerator: This cute little fridge holds just enough to keep your room stocked with cool drinks, and is big enough to hold a 2-liter bottle of of Jarritos. Or Sprite. Because that's what you drink in college.
- Insignia 20" Flat Tube TV: So, technically it's not a flat screen TV, it's a flat tube TV... but the screen just looks flat. Best Buy describes it this way: "Flat picture tube produces vivid images without the glare and picture distortion common with curved picture tubes." Whatever you want to call it, it's a pretty darn slick looking TV for the price.
- Proctor Silex .6 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave: Just think- with a microwave in your dorm, you can practically bury yourself in mountains of Easy Mac! They don't tell you this in high school, but that's what college really is all about: creamy, delicious Easy Mac. Ramen is so '90's.
August 18, 2006
Why not buy your books with a friend? If you spend $25 or more, you get free shipping!
How often can you buy brand new books for this cheap? It's a lot better than chipping dried chocolate off your student store used copy of "Madame Bovary".
August 17, 2006
On TLC they do "A Wedding Story" and "A Baby Story". Here at Ebates, we're doing the first ever "A Big Fat Check Story".
So stock up on Kleenex, and grab some Bon Bons. You already know the part about the Big Fat Check arriving in your mailbox- now watch what happens on our end!
from USPS.
these loads!
This was yesterday, so you should receive your Big Fat Check within a few days!
Like you grandfather always warned, "Don't spend it all in one place, now, ya hear?"
August 16, 2006
According to Wikipedia, "'Flea season' is traditionally at the end of summer and in the early fall, but in warmer areas can last year round." For anyone that has a carpet or knotty old wood floor, you know how futile this battle can be! They lay their eggs in the carpet, bite you when you're sleeping and drive your cat or dog into violent scratching fits that make their legs go like this for hours! The little blood-suckers are more stubborn than Mariah Carey's backstage demands. There are myriad ways to keep your cat or dog flea and tick free, but how do you know which way is safest?
The East Bay SPCA says that "flea collars, powders and sprays are ineffective and are not recommended. DO NOT use anymedication or flea-killing agent not recommended by your veterinarian". In fact, on the insistence of the Environmental Protection Agency, Hartz, a popular brand for flea and tick preventives, "has agreed to cancel uses of several flea and tick products that may be associated with a range of adverse reactions, including hair loss, salivation, tremors, and numerous deaths in cats and kittens." It's comforting to know that the EPA has steppedup on this issue. Hopefully Hartz will be able to develop non-toxic alternatives to their current line of flea and tick control products.
The widely reputed safe alternative to flea collars and drops is Advantage topical solution. Highly effective and veterinarian-recommended, Advantage has become one of the most popular methods offlea control for dogs and cats. The East Bay SPCA supports it, saying "Advantage works best for fleas". This kind of effectiveness, however, doesn't come cheap. If you buy Advantage from your veterinarian, you can end up paying hundreds of dollars for a several-month supply (especially if you have multiple cats or dogs)!
If you haven't visited the Pet Stores page at Ebates, take a moment to peruse the deals! You can find great bargains on Advantage that will likely be a lot cheaper than the prices offered by your vet. Most of these stores offer Cash Back through Ebates. Be sure to look at the coupons for each store to compare prices!:
- 1-800-Petmeds: 10% Cash Back
- PETCO.com: 8% Cash Back
- PETsMART Coupons Only
- drugstore.com 5% Cash Back
These are the dogs and kitties of Ebates staffers- click on each one to see a different deal on Advantage!
August 14, 2006
So what if I spent my entire weekend watching Queer as Folk? This is about poultry, people!
If you're looking for a new pair of running shoes and you're hoping to do a little more globe-trotting than marathoning, then why not get your new kicks from Le Coq Sportif? They're cooler than similar shoes from Puma or Gola, because no one will know what brand of shoes you're wearing. Imagine how baffled people will be when you lift up the leg of your Diesel jeans to reveal a proud and colorful rooster! You can say you picked them up in some quaint little boutique in Montmarte!
The best part is that this is one chicken the masses haven't devoured, so they are often on sale. Eastbay has a Pick Your Price sale right now, and you'll find lots of Le Coq Sportif sneakers for $29.99-$39.99! Yoox.com has an even bigger selection of colors at the same low prices.
Check out the Le Coq Sportif homepage. It's in French, and it's a Flash site (so can't be translated), but it's still worth checking out the pigs in sunglasses, chickens wearing sneakers- you know, the kinds of things one looks for in a good website. Maybe you can woo some cute Frenchman (or Frenchwoman) to translate it for you over a romantic dinner of brie and baguette. Or poulet!
August 10, 2006
The Cell Phone: A triumph of humankind's ingenuity, and certainly one of the most significant developments of the latter half of the 20th century.
Let's face it: when someone's yacking next to you in line at Safeway, it can be more annoying than a hundred Hoodia spams in your inbox from your "pal" Richard Q. Unicorn.
Despite the petty annoyances, most of us need our cell phones simply for the convenience factor. Ebates offers Cash Back at some of the top mobile service providers:
- TMobile: $30 Cash Back
- VerizonWireless.com: $19 Cash Back
Oftentimes, the mail-in rebates from these carriers are so good that your cell phone costs zero dollars. That considered, the Cash Back from Ebates is all gravy!
Soon, we'll look at some of the hottest phones on the market!
August 9, 2006
One of the most important elements of college life is your dorm. I can still remember my triple room at Cal: long evenings studying together, bonding over a glass of wine...wanting to rip my hair out because the boorish twits left a week-old turkey sandwich to rot on top of the microwave!!! Dorm life certainly has its charms, doesn't it?
Most universities keep the dorms pared down to a minimum- sizewise and stylewise. Some even have cinderblock walls! Fortunately, there's lots of ways to turn your otherwise austere abode into a cozy retreat:
Cool Bedding: Dorm size bedding has never looked better! Target and Delia*s both offer stylish, modern designs that will warm up your space and make it feel like home. Whether you like pop-art apples, dramatic Victorian patterns or bold solid color, they've got you covered.
Mood Lighting: If you want your room to look a poorly-wired 7-Eleven, then by all means, keep the flourescent lights so generously provided by the dorm. If, however, you want a warmer, cozier glow, get some lamps! They'll change the whole mood of the room, and you won't have to resort to the often overused Christmas light scheme.
A Cool Computer: For the budget-conscious student, the Compaq Presario v2000Z (as discussed yesterday) is a steal! For the Mac users, try a Mac Mini plus your own monitor. Target has a nice looking dorm bundle: a set of wireless accessories including a keyboard, mouse and router...this is handy since trying to snake a bunch of wires through a room that's smaller than a naturist's armoire will be a little bit tricky.
Coffee (and food) : Two words for you: FRENCH PRESS. Don't drink the stuff in the cafeteria. As one of our Ebates staff said, "you could make better coffee by squeezing the grounds in your fist and pouring water through your fingers". A french press is an easy, no-stove-required way to make gourmet coffee any barista would be proud of. Just pour in your fresh ground beans, mix with hot water and the press takes care of the rest! Imagine how impressed your study groups will be when you practically have a Starbucks a mere 3 feet from your bed! Trust me, you'll need a strong cup for those lectures on diasporic transnational migration.Oh, and you might want to pick up a microwave and mini-fridge too. You know, so you'll have something to eat with the coffee.
August 8, 2006
Yes, it's August- those last precious weeks of cavorting with friends, staying up late and going to the beach. Come September, it'll be the red ink on that first history exam that'll require a pair of sunglasses!
Why not look at the bright side? Back-to-School also means Back-to-School shopping, a welcome respite when you're about to dive into the books rather than the pool.
Lets take a quick look at some of the essentials you'll need for a proper scholastic debut, whether you're shopping for yourself or the kids:
- A great bag: eBags and Ebates have teamed up to give you $10 off on any backpack purchase of $45 or more! They've got LiveWire bags that have an iPod holder, laptop packs, ultralight bags, as long as it's a backpack, you get a discount!
- A new computer: For students, a great option is the Compaq Presario V2000Z. At $399.99 after a mail in rebate, it's not a huge investment and is a great machine for word-processing and web browsing.
- New threads: For great Back-to-School bargains for the girls, try Delia*s or Alloy. Both offer free shipping fororders of $75 or more. For guys and girls, another good pick is Old Navy.com. They have a flat $5 shipping rate and a ton of brand new styles in stock!
- Books: Wal-Mart is doing 97 cent shipping on all books! It doesn't get much cheaper than that. Barnes and Noble is having a summer clearance with some titles up to 80% off!
August 4, 2006
On a budget? Tired of leaving the Apple Store with nothing but your sleek, titanium-encased dreams? Try buying a refurbished Mac or iPod.
I know, the r-word kind of gets stuck in my throat, too. It's hard for me to imagine my iBook in the arms of another. Word on the street, though, is that refurbished Macs and iPods are just as good as the brand new ones, but at a fraction of the cost. Apple has a very stringent refurbishment process, so you can feel confident about your purchase.
If you still aren't 100% convinced, remember that all machines are covered by Apple's One Year Limited Waranty. You can even buy Apple Care for total reassurance. (Which I always recommend since the coverage is more than generous. My 2002 iBook turned out to have some irreparable glitches, so Apple issued me a new iBook- even though I'd had mine for 2 years already- all because I had Apple Care. How cool is that?)
An Ebates member named Michael (not the same one from a couple days ago!) had this to say about his experience with Apple Certified refurbished computers: "As a member of Ebates, I have purchased several refurbished products and will continue to do so over the next couple of years. The product is just a good as new and I save several hundreds of dollars in addition to getting my big fat check."
Although most of you aren't Mac users (let's not go there), many of you love the iPod. Apple is reducing their refurbished iPods up to $80 off!
Make sure you start with Ebates so you can get some Cash Back, too!
August 3, 2006
Hey! What's YOUR Best Deal Ever? Keep sending 'em in!!
I'd like to tell you about Mike and his Best Deal Ever on Ebates. Mike is a videographer in San Francisco who produces hundreds of DVD's on any given week. Not one to slack on presentation, he prints a custom label on each DVD.
Living in the Bay Area, Mike spends most of his income on exorbitant rent and parking fees. He needs the best deals he can find on things like cat food, lens cleaner and, of course, ink!
When I told him about Ebates, he scoffed and said, "I already get the lowest prices at Inkgrabber. I don't care about this Ebay- I mean Rebates- I mean..."
"Listen, Mike," I butted in. "You don't understand. I know you're getting an ok deal on your ink already, but you should really look at Ebates. You get Cash Back!" Mike, unconvinced, returned to his editing (syncing "YMCA" to overserved, arrhythmic groomsmen isn't easy).
A few days later, I noticed a pile of fourteen new ink cartridges in Mike's studio. "Where did you get these?" I asked.
"Actually," Mike explained, "I got them on Ebates!" Intrigued, I listened as Mike went on to explain his Best Deal Ever:
- First, Mike went to Inkgrabber for a Combo Pack of his regular ink (a generic type that's good for fliers and DVD printing). At Inkgrabber, he normally paid $6.42 per cartridge for a pack of 7.
- Then, he went to 4inkjets.com through Ebates, and found the same ink for $5.71 per cartridge for a pack of 14.
- Next, Mike visited the Coupons and Specials page on Ebates and found a 10% off coupon for 4inkjets.com! This brings down his cost to $5.14 per cartridge.
- On top of the already lower price PLUS the 10% off coupon, Ebates gave Mike 17% Cash Back at 4inkjets.com! That brought his cost per cartridge down to $4.27!
- Oh, and to top it all off, he got Free Shipping!
Let's review: Mike used to pay $6.42 for each cartridge, but through Ebates he pays $4.27! He got a total of $12.24 Cash Back just for buying his regular ink! Suffice it to say, Mike is now a loyal Ebates shopper and can buy ink, live in the Bay Area and still afford to feed his cat.
Special tip from Mike: "Generic ink can save you a ton of money and is perfect for most printing needs, like flyers, letters and even photos. If you require precise color accuracy in your prints, stick with name-brand inks. If you can handle a little variation in color (most people would only notice the difference from a side-by-side comparison of prints), then save with generics!"
August 2, 2006
Remember to comment with your Best Deal Ever story! Even if you just saved a few bucks, we want to hear about it!!
In Style magazine recently posted their Best Beauty Buys of 2006! These products are tried, true and not terribly expensive! Nearly all are carried by Ebates merchants, including Sephora, StrawberryNET and drugstore.com. (If you subscribe to In Style through Magazines.com on Ebates you get 22% Cash Back!)
Here are some of In Style's Best Beauty Buys of 2006 on Ebates:
- Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter: "It's no surprise that this cream, loaded with shea butter,glycerin,vitamin E and other rich emollients, is described by dermatologist Bruce Katz of N.Y.C. as "deeply moisturizing." He also praises its "refreshing, almost odorless" scent." -InStyle.com
- Nailtiques Formula No.2: "Protein, keratin, gelatin and calcium "bond the nail layers together for a strong finish," says N.Y.C. nailexpert Josephine Allen, who has used it on Julia Roberts." -InStyle.com
- Estee Lauder Go Sunless Towelettes: (Editor's Pick!): "Individually wrapped in convenient foil packets and pre-moistened with just the right amount of self-tanner, these single-use towelettes deliver a foolproof, fast-acting tan—ideal for travel or for adding a hint of bronze to hands and feet. The color looks even and natural on almost any skin tone." -InStyle.com
- Neutrogena Instant Nail Enhancer: "The ultimate low-maintenance nail tool, this translucent alternative to polish gives nails ahealthy-looking, buffed shinein just one coat. Enriched with pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E, it's odorless, dries instantly, andfades away gradually without requiring any polishremover."-InStyle.com
- Essie Nailcolor: "The square bottle fits comfortably in your hand, and the brush reaches to the bottom of the bottle, so youdon't have to tilt it, says N.Y.C. manicurist Jin Soon Choi. Plus, it doesn't streak or thicken in the bottle, adds Chicago manicurist Alla Krivens." -InStyle.com
- Barielle Rejuvenating Foot Treatment: "This heavy-duty foot cream exfoliates skin and softens calluses with a time-released dose of alpha hydroxy acids. Lavender and lemon-peel oil add extra hydration and a great scent, according to dermatologist Bradford Katchen." -InStyle.com
- Neutrogena Instant Bronze Streak-Free Foam: "Makeup artists rave about this fluffy, easy-to-apply foam because it goes on evenly and dries in minutes. It's tinted, so it's hard to miss a spot during application—and you won't end up the least bit orange, makeup artist Mitzi Spallas says." -InStyle.com
- Neutrogena Visibly Firm Active Copper Body Lotion: "Many dermatologists are skeptical about cellulite creams. But this copper-enhanced lotion earned points for being smooth and ultra-hydrating—qualities that, they say, make skin look less dimpled." -InStyle.com
August 1, 2006
Lots of us have swung a great deal on Ebates that we're extra proud of. Ever score a shiny new iPod or coffeemaker for free? Typed in a coupon code that chopped 34% off the cost of your new computer? Maybe you simply saved a few bucks on flea medicine and it's the best deal you've found yet!
Here is Your Assignment:
1. Comment on this entry.
2. Tell me about your Best Deal Ever, no matter how big or small.
3. If you would like me to feature your story, you can even include a link to a photo of yourself or what you bought! (Trouble sending a photo? Comment and let me know! I'll give you my e-mail address.)
Later this week I'll be featuring Mike and his Best Deal Ever; it was only his first visit to Ebates!
Money off, free gift, cheap pet supplies...what's yours?


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MANATEE -- A Manatee County judge granted a request from a former Manatee County Sheriff's Office lieutenant charged with child molestation to no longer be required to wear an ankle bracelet tracking device.
Dale Couch. charged with three counts of child molestation May 23, appeared Thursday afternoon before Manatee County Judge Thomas Krugg after his lawyer, Gregory Hagopian, filed to alter conditions of his supervised release.
Despite Assistant State Attorney Dawn Buff's concerns, Krug allowed the tracking device to be removed. However, he denied the request to lift Couch's curfew.
At a June 13 hearing, there was confusion about Couch being permitted to leave home. Krug set a curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. when he was required to be at home.
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Allegations against Couch were initially investigated when a complaint was filed July 25, 2012. Couch was suspended for the duration of an internal investigation. When charges were not filed he returned to duty Nov. 22.
The case was reopened earlier this year after a disclosure to a therapist by one of the children making molestation allegations.
Couch resigned from the sheriff's office the day of his arrest. He had been with the department since 1993 in corrections before making the move to law enforcement in 1995.
A jury trial has been set for April 14.
Tiffany Tompkins-Condie contributed to this report.
Jessica De Leon, law enforcement reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7049. You can follow her on Twitter @JDeLeon1012.


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Register NOW for Summer Kids Camp - Age 6 to 10 Click Here!!
NEW "Wildlife Rangers" Kids Camp Age 10 to 12 - Click here!!!
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BC Bears' Day!
Monday, August 4th
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
(Last admission at 4:30 pm)
Bring the whole family out to enjoy:
Admission Rates
Adult $14.95 +tax
Senior (65+) $12.95 + tax
Child (3-17) $10.95 + tax
Kids 2 & under are free
Pass-holders admitted free of charge!
For more information please contact 250-573-3242 ext.226
Register Now!! There are still spots left!
Kids Camp Age 6 to 10
July 28th to August 1st
28th - "Life on the Inside"
Did you know that a snake can have up to 400 ribs and that bears have teeth similar to ours? Learn to think like a zoologist by examining fascinating animal artifacts and how animals operate on the inside! The day will include a snake and an owl encounter.
29th - "Eagles of the World"
The Earth is home to over 60 different species of eagles! Learn the difference between bald and golden eagles. The day will include a visit to the Park's eagle exhibit and talk.
30th - "Mythical Creatures"
Centaurs, dragons and unicorns! Learn about the mythical creatures of ancient Greece. The day will include a bearded dragon encounter and the kids will get to make their very own sea creature!
31st - "Art at the Park"
Celebrate art and nature! Work together to make a stepping stone that will be placed in the Park. We will also create an art project to take home. The day will include an owl encounter and the Elk feeding talk.
1st - "Jungle Explorer"
Learn about the diversity of jungles! Kids will be taken around the Park on a treasure hunt answering questions to receive clues to find the location of the buried treasure! The day will include the Bird of Prey Flight Show!
For more information click here!
The Park is offering several exciting animal encounters from July 1st to 31st!!
Photos courtesy of Doug Sage and Edna Park
Common Loon (juvenile) rehabilitated at the Park's Fawcett Family Health Centre and released, Fall 2013.
Image courtesy of Doug Clay
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Columbus' First Voyage:
Preparations for the Second Voyage:
Dominica, Guadalupe and the Antilles:
Hispaniola and the Fate of La Navidad:
Cuba and Jamaica:
Columbus as Governor:
The Slavery Issue:
People of Note in Columbus' Second Voyage:
- Ramón Pané was a Catalan priest who lived among the Taíno people for about four years, and produced a short but very important ethnographic history of their culture.
- Francisco de Las Casas was an adventurer whose son Bartolomé was destined to become very important in the fight for native rights.
- Diego Velázquez was a conquistador who later became governor of Cuba.
- Juan de la Cosa was an explorer and cartographer who produced several important early maps of the Americas.
- Juan Ponce de León would become governor of Puerto Rico but was most famous for his journey to Florida in search of the Fountain of Youth.
Historical Importance of the Second Voyage:
Columbus' second voyage marked the start of colonialism in the New World, the social importance of which cannot be overstated. By establishing a permanent foothold, Spain took the first steps towards their mighty empire of the centuries that followed, an empire that was built with New World gold and silver.
When Columbus brought back slaves to Spain, he also caused the question of slavery in the New World to be aired openly, and Queen Isabella decided that her new subjects could not be enslaved. Although the conquest and colonization of the New World turned out to be devastating for the New World natives, one can only guess how much worse it might have been had Isabella allowed slavery in her new lands.
Many of those who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage went on to play very important roles in the history of the New World. These first colonists had a great amount of influence and power over the course of the next few decades of history in their part of the world.
Herring, Hubert. A History of Latin America From the Beginnings to the Present.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1962
Thomas, Hugh. Rivers of Gold: The Rise of the Spanish Empire, from Columbus to Magellan. New York: Random House, 2005.


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What is a vocation?
Vocation is the human response to life and God's call to engage in the world. Vocation calling can be as a single, married person, or religious life. Vocation is also what you "do" with your life as you continually journey towards God.
What do you mean by Religious Life?
Since all the baptized share a common relationship with God, all are called to be 'religious' or holy in the
broad sense of the word. Some men and women, however, choose to live a particular lifestyle called religious life. These people join in a community of people that follows a specific tradition or spirituality patterned after the life and teaching of the founder of that community. Many religious profess vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Where can I find some great articles on Priesthood and Religious Life?
Articles on Priesthood and Religious Life
What is a Sister?
A sister is a woman who is a member of a particular religious community, lives the vows and is involved in serving others.
What is a Religious Brother?
A brother is a male member of a religious community. He, too, professes vows and is involved in a variety of ministries, though he does not administer sacraments as an ordained minister.
What is an Diocean Priest vs. a Priest of a Religious Order?
A diocesan priest lives and ministers in a particular geographic area called a diocese, which is governed by a bishop. He does not belong to a religious community or order. He lives celibately and promises obedience to the bishop. Through ordained ministry, a priest proclaims God's word and celebrates the sacraments.
A priest of Religious Orders (such as Dominican, Franciscan or Jesuit) is one who is a member of a religious community in the same way that brothers and sisters belong to a particular religious community. Unlike the brother or sister, he can administer sacraments as an ordained minister. He is not, as such, a minister of a particular diocese but can be involved in a variety of ministries in many different places.
What is a Novice?
The word novice means 'new'. This is the first stage for someone who is joining a religious community. Novitiate is the name given to the process as well as the place where novices live.
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Will Burnett work in more changeups this season?By
We can count on a few stories to pop up multiple times every spring. Some players show up in the best shapes of their lives. While that's probably the most common spring cliche, pitchers developing new pitches over the off-season ranks pretty close. The attached assumption is that another pitch means another weapon. Many pitchers, however, never implement this new pitch. They can work on it all off-season, but until they start throwing it in games they won't really know how it works. And since throwing it in games can cost runs, some pitchers shy away.
We won't know until April whether A.J. Burnett will use his changeup more in 2010, but he certainly worked on it this off-season. In fact, as Carig tells us, he worked on it harder than in any previous off-season. Adding a dependable changeup to his arsenal could keep hitters even more off-balance when his curveball is working well, and could provide a backup plan on days where his curveball falls flat. But even given his hard works and the effect it could have on his success, Burnett won't commit to mixing it in more often. "Whether I throw it or not, I don't know," he said.
To help him better develop the changeup, Burnett sought out 40-year-old Reds reliever Arthur Rhodes. It sounds perfectly normal for pitchers to seek advice from their elders, especially when they live nearby in the off-season. Rhodes has been a fine pitcher over his 18-year career, striking out nearly a batter an inning while maintaining a 4.15 ERA (107 ERA+). Without the 82 innings he's pitched against the Yankees, though, that would be a 3.88 ERA. He has also allowed eight runs in 6 playoff innings against the Yankees, though seven of those runs came during two games in the 2000 ALCS.
I'd love to see Burnett work in a third pitch, but it's not a simple process. I assume he'll throw it a bit more often once the spring games start to see if he can get a feel for it. But even then he might not have enough confidence, no matter how much progress he's making. Without full confidence in a pitch we can't expect a pitcher to use it, no matter how much it could potentially improve his arsenal. With Burnett, I'll expect another season of fastball-curveball, and take any further changeup usage as a bonus.
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It could happen, but Burnett is 33. I'd be very surprised if he changes much of anything.
Even if he does work in a change, I don't see it having a huge impact for AJ. Generally you only throw a change against a LHB for a RHP, and vice versa. AJ for his career has been essentially been equal against both LHB and RHB, so it's not like lefties have hurt him or even hit him better, which is rare. In fact, last year AJ thoroughly dominated LHB and struggled against RHB. It's not a bad idea to add a 3rd pitch, but AJ's stuff isn't really the issue. He could have a Dice-K arsenal and still look like Sidd Finch some days, and Sidney Ponson others.
He looked great against us in 08.
I think the issue is Jorge Posada. I love Jorge's bat, but anyone that's watched the way he handles pitchers that he's not familiar with, knows that he's probably the issue in that partnership.
Cervelli will probably start to catch AJ after he gets lit up in April.
I don't think there is enough evidence to suggest your conclusion.
I think because Jorge has been pretty decent at throwing out runners, fans have a perception that he's a good catcher.
AJ is inconsistent, but Jorge is consistently bad when catching guys he's not familiar with.
How can you determine that Jorge is bad and not the pitcher? Jorge is not a good defender, but he does not throw the pitches. Using AJ Burnett as your example is very flawed, since AJ has been utterly inconsistent his whole career, regardless of who was catching.
How many times do we have to hear this?
Sorry, but A.J. pitched great games to Jorge, and "bad A.J." games to Molina. Just look at the two bad games in last year's post-season, both to Molina.
Can you say, "Small sample size"?
You can even take away the SSS issued and look at the large sample size that is AJ's career. He has been completely inconsistent from day 1. This "Good AJ", "Bad AJ" thing didn't develop when he got to the Yankees and started pitching to Posada and Molina. Blame the pitcher.
I was simply speaking to the smaller part of his statement which incorrectly blames Jorge. He has his defensive issues, but it's wrong to blame him for A.J's bad games.
And the "small sample size" thing was actually meant to refer to how he seemed not to have a single bad game against us in 2008.
He also dominated the Red Sox in 2008 and didn't in 2009.
The reason: Jorge Posada.
SSS ftw!
You're only going to have to hear it until Jorge is no longer catching.
Then, it will stop.
You specifically said Jorge is probably the problem in the partnership. Do you reallly think AJ is great otherwise? He has been inconsistent with every catcher who he has pitched to in his whole career, it's not a new phenomenon.
You don't seem to understand the concept of small sample size. Andy Pettitte has an .861 OPS-against when Cervelli's catching him and a .736 OPS-against when Posada's catching him. Nobody is claiming that this means Cervelli can't catch Andy.
We should sign/trade for Paul Bako then
h/t Mike Axisa
posada is a pretty shitty fielding catcher, that's not really in question. But a guy like AJ knows what pitches to throw when and where. Jorge doesn't have all that much to do with it
Ohhh the spring training storylines.
Would nice to even just have a show me change to keep a few batters honest on the power stuff.
I'm really interested to get a few more years of Pitch f/x data. Until now, it's been very difficult to track whether a pitcher has changed his repertoire, lost velocity, etc. It's possible that pitchers adding new pitches isn't as strange as one would initially think.
Well, he did throw it almost 10% of the time in his last NL season. So, you never know.
If I'm not mistaken, Burnett's changeup usually sits in the upper 80s. Due to the small difference in velocity from his fastball, I think that his changeup would be most effectively used as a groundball pitch.
Remember a few years ago when Mo was working with a changeup?
I've heard Rivera's cutter is actually the worst of his 26.7 pitches (the change is the 12th best). However, he doesn't see any challenge in using his better pitches.
Sweet, found it.
He even threw it in spring training a few times. He dropped one on Josh Hamilton (IIRC) that was just dirty.
IIRC it was Morneau, he struck out, and he just burst out laughing afterward. I could be wrong about who it was though.
maybe he doesnt plan on busting it out til he cant get by on cutter alone. i mean that could prolong his career by anywhere from a yr to any number as long as he can still get people out. and a new pitch, if he can master it, would do that.
The action on AJ's fastball is one of the craziest things AL batters face all year and say so. Only problem is it surprises Posada and AJ where it goes as much as the batters, and that's his go-to pitch in deep counts. So he walks too many guys and gets forced into pitching from the stretch early in innings, which takes something off the fastball. If he picks up a change-up he can control, it would be lights-out deadly with two strikes at any count, and make his fastball even scarier. AJ's gonna rock this year, I'll bet!
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It's must-see fun Yankee and Red Suks fans alike!
A good third pitch would do wonders for AJ.


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The latest commercial from BlackBerry shows not a device this time, but BlackBerry App World. Its good to see the apps getting some love and not just the devices. This ad shows off Pageonce in one of what I'm sure will be many more app commercials. There are tons of apps that would turn into great ads, and with the way RIM has been rolling out commercials, I'm sure we'll see a bunch pop up on the airwaves soon.
67Tucker Nov 18, 2010 at 10:21 am
Blackberry App World? More like Blackberry App Village.
mkye86 Nov 18, 2010 at 4:27 pm
This was a pretty clever comment..
gatorboi352 Nov 18, 2010 at 10:30 am
LOL man I can only DREAM of Pageonce preforming that smooth on MY Blackberry.
Instead of the jagged, chug fest of an app that it truly is. I do enjoy the calendar sync alerts though!
nessey2 Nov 18, 2010 at 10:49 am
i really do like the app, never knew it actually sync to the calendar - weird! u can't miss what u didn't have to begin with i guess.
TonyLibations Nov 18, 2010 at 10:37 am
Since the last update it does seem to run a lot smoother, but still has a long way to go. I still can't live w/o it though. I just let it take care of everything and i don't worry unless it starts freaking out about a low account balance. I guess it's ppl like me, that will use it no matter how choppy it is, that let PageOnce get away w/ releasing such a choppy app.
JohnMidnight Nov 18, 2010 at 10:55 am
I gotta admit, their right.
Ran great on the Bold, originally ran great on the Torch. Now? This is odd... like they took two steps back or something.
gorgalis Nov 18, 2010 at 11:34 am
That is what they meant by super apps? That is the kind of app we have been hearing about over the past year?
1. Pageonce is old.
2. Since when does it qualify as a superapp?
3. What ever happened to widgets?
jetman1287 Nov 18, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Great point! More failed promises from RIM...
Fr3lncr Nov 18, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I can't speak to the app or its effectiveness as a super app but at least they are trying to raise awareness of App World. If it helps put blackberry on developers radar, then hopefully it is a good thing.
Downside may be putting something on their radar that is hard to work with because if someone gets a bad taste dealing with it now, and it becomes a lot easier to work with later due to QNX, they may already have a prejudice against it.
HTC_Droid_EvO Nov 18, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Super app, and at the end they show a bunch of apps every phone has....this is pretty silly/carppy ad.
keith2k1 Nov 18, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Nice to see this. Of cousre with this comes the droid heads. Also good to know my enterprise mail works with only ONE set-up and not that multiple crap on droid. Oh and its Evo...good luck with that battery...oh wait they have a battery you can buy (should have been included) that's over priced.
born2prank Nov 18, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I didn't have to reboot the device after almost every single app install or removal
sk8er_tor Nov 18, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Don't hate on RIM because they are simply marketing their products in the same way that others are doing so. Good for them for marketing their products to consumers.
Kiddo_24 Nov 18, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Push notifications, support for many different accounts from shopping, to banking, to airlines, to google, to social networking, etc and calender syncs with alerts? It is a super app!
I know it doesn't work as smoothly as the ad shows but it performs just about the same on my Android device. (I sport Droid2 and Bold2.) I much prefer pageonce on my BlackBerry because all features work better (push notification) than on Android. But it does load faster on my Droid though not always.
Yandar Nov 18, 2010 at 5:47 pm
While Pageonce lets you chose the country your located in, its useless as EVERYTHING in it is US based, Credit card US ones only, Utlities US only etc. There is very little here to make this app more than very limited utility to anyone outside North America.
jwmax Nov 18, 2010 at 10:47 pm
God the complaining on this site is really getting old. I had lost count of the number of total shit apps I downloaded on my iPhone when I had it, but you'd never hear such complaints on an iPhone website.
Don't get me wrong, the fawning almost cult-like love for apple is what turned me away from that company and it's products, but the bitching on this site is really getting sickening.
Apple Free since April 2010 and loving every second of it!
raoult Nov 19, 2010 at 1:34 am
Pageonce Pro allows me to see pretty much up to the minute details on all of my bank accounts as well as my Home Depot card that I am using for home renovations. I could probably use it for more, but it is invaluable for that alone.


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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is expected to end his holdout Friday, nine days after the defending Super Bowl champions reporting to training camp.
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By Sue Chang and Saumya Vaishampayan, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — J.C. Penney Co. had its best percentage gain since January 2012 on Friday after hedge fund investor George Soros's firm disclosed it has taken a significant stake in the embattled retailer.
Cerner Corp. /quotes/zigman/69765/delayed/quotes/nls/cern CERN -1.38% shares came off of earlier highs to close up 4.6%. The hospital-information technology vendor on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings jumped 24%.
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J.C. Penney /quotes/zigman/237947/delayed/quotes/nls/jcp JCP +2.67% surged 12% on a strong vote of confidence from Soros. His Soros Fund Management disclosed a 7.9% stake in the retailer on Thursday in a regulatory filing, making it the fourth-largest shareholder.
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Amazon.com Inc. /quotes/zigman/63011/delayed/quotes/nls/amzn AMZN -1.89% shares declined 7.2%. Late Thursday, Amazon said its first-quarter profit fell to $82 million, or 18 cents a share, from $130 million, or 28 cents a share, in the year-ago period. It also issued a lower-than-expected revenue and operating-income outlook for the second quarter.
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Eastman Chemical Co. /quotes/zigman/134438/delayed/quotes/nls/emn EMN -0.41% shares lost 5.1%. The specialty chemical company on Thursday reported better-than-expected first-quarter results but analysts said investors are likely to be disappointed that its outlook remained unchanged.
Expedia Inc. /quotes/zigman/7619798/delayed/quotes/nls/expe EXPE +6.35% shares slumped 9.9%. The online travel site late Thursday reported its first-quarter loss widened to $104.2 million, or 77 cents a share, from a loss of $3.3 million, or 2 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.
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Fathers' Club
All SJA fathers, and father figures of SJA students, are automatically members of the Fathers' Club and are encouraged to attend events and become active on one or more of the committees. Fathers' Club monies are used to fund a Fathers' Club Scholarship Fund, operating expenses not covered by tuition, and a commitment to the Capital Campaign. The scholarship helps to pay tuition for any student who loses their primary parents while attending St. Joseph's Academy.
The Fathers' Club Structure
The SJA Fathers' Club is made up of an executive board, committee chairmen, committee members and at-large members. The executive board includes the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. This body is responsible for the overall policy decisions and guidance of the Fathers' Club. The Club also includes all committee chairmen and committee members who orchestrate the various activities throughout the year. Lastly, the Club also includes at-large members – those who are not able to work on or lead a committee. Fathers' Club meetings are held periodially during the school year. All are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings to enjoy food, drinks and camaraderie.
2013-2014 Board and Calendar of Events
President: Roger Weismiller
Vice-President: Bill Berberich
Secretary: Paul Ruzicka
Treasurer: Fred Kostecki
August 27: Meeting in Cafeteria, 6:00pm
September 9: CELEBRATION AT SUNSET
October 9: Father/Daughter Mass & Donuts, 7:30am in SJA Theater
October 17: Burgers & Brats Night, 6:00pm in Dance Studio
January 8: Meeting in Cafeteria 6:00pm
January 17: Father/Daughter Dance!
April 8: Meeting in the Cafeteria, 6:00pm
We exist only because of your efforts and we will continue to thrive and give back to the school in proportion to the commitment made by people like you. One of the best ways to keep informed about your daughter's school is to get involved in some manner. We need your help and involvement in any form. We recognize that many of you travel and can make partial commitments only. We understand as many of us travel, as well. Each of you brings special gifts to SJA: your time, ideas, money and networking. We are grateful for whatever level of commitment you make. If your networking in the community can help us in any way, we welcome the assistance. We need and appreciate whatever your time and other commitments allow you to give. Whatever you share with us, you share with your daughter.
We are always looking for volunteers and committee co-chairs. For additional information on the Fathers' Club, contact:
Emily Mahon
Phone: 314.394.4300
Fax: 314.965.9114
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On one such occasion when I was unable to go to the store, I had pumpkin and I had green banana so I decided to do a mashup. It came out tasting good surprisingly. It made a great side dish. Here is the recipe:
|Green Banana and Pumpkin Mashup
Green Banana and Pumpkin Mashup
3 green bananas
1 cup diced pumpkin
1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
Dash of curry
Sea salt
Coconut oil/Olive oil
Peel green bananas(see how to peel green banana video here). Place pumpkin and green bananas in salted water to boil. While they are cooking, chop onion and grate garlic. Saute the onion and garlic in a bit of oil until onion is translucent. Add a dash of curry, mix well and set aside. When green bananas and pumpkin are done cooking, mash with a fork or use a food processor. Add the sauteed seasoning and mix well. Taste and add more sea salt if necessary. Serve and enjoy!
P.S. Peeling the pumpkin is optional. I prefer to leave the green skin on when I cook pumpkin for the added nutrients.
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The AT&T National Golf Tournament is returning to Bethesda this week, bringing 120 of the top PGA Tour professionals – including Tiger Woods – to compete at
Woods, who founded the tournament, was the winner in 2009 -- the last year it was played at Congressional.
The tournament returns after Congressional played host to last year's U.S. Open. In 2009, the AT&T National drew nearly 200,000 spectators, according to the Tiger Woods Foundation. It's ongoing this week through July 1.
If you're heading to the course, here's what you need to know about getting there.
There's no on-site parking at Congressional, so spectators will need to board complimentary shuttles from off-site parking lots to the tournament. The off-site lots will be located near the Marriott headquarters on Rock Spring Drive in Bethesda from Tuesday through Sunday, and at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday.
A daily pass to park at the Rock Spring lot, located seven miles from the course, will cost $20 a day to buy onsite during tournament week. A daily pass for the Fairgrounds lot, 18 miles from the course, will cost $10.
Shuttles will depart about every 15 minutes.
A "VIP" parking lot, located across the street from the course at 7725 Persimmon Tree Lane, will cost $25 on Tuesday or Wednesday, $35 on Thursday or Friday and $45 on Saturday or Sunday. VIP parking is limited to 125 spots a day.
"Parking at some of the closer lots will sell out, so buy in advance," advises Rachel Rees, a spokeswoman for the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Rees also recommended checking the tournament website prior to arrival for updated parking information.
Public Transportation
MetroBus Route T2 stops at Congressional and departs from the Friendship Heights or Rockville Metro stations.
RideOn Bus Route 36 stops at Congressional and departs from the Bethesda Metro station, but there will be no Friday or weekend service.
A designated area will be set aside for taxi drop-offs, but there will be no parking or standing allowed. There will be no public drop-offs or pickups allowed at the main gate to Congressional Country Club on River Road. The only public access to the course is on Persimmon Tree Road.
For more information about purchasing tickets and parking passes, visit the tournament's website.
Are you headed to the AT&T National this week? How will you get there? Tell us in the comments.


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Hello Frankfort Patch Readers!
My name is Anna Schier, and I'm thrilled to be joining the Southland Patch team as the new local editor of Frankfort Patch.
As I'm sure many of you know, Joe Vince, Frankfort Patch editor of two years, was recently offered a job editing Tinley Park Patch, which he accepted.
No one could ever replace Joe. Nevertheless, I intend to continue to deliver accurate, relevant reporting to the Frankfort community as the editor of Frankfort Patch.
I may be new to the Southland, but I'm not new to Patch. For the past year, I worked as an assistant editor with Patch in the Twin Cities metro. During that time, I covered everything from arts to schools to city council for Patch sites all over the Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs.
I also organized several outreach events in Minnesota and have long felt that one of the most rewarding aspects of working with Patch is getting to know the members of the community in which you work.
And although I've never lived in the south suburbs before, I am familiar with Chicago. My alma mater is Loyola University Chicago, which is located on the city's far north side, in Rogers Park.
When I'm not reporting for Patch, I'm reading Victorian novels, going for leisurely bike rides, thrift shopping and occasionally venturing into the city for a museum visit.
I couldn't be more excited to be starting work at Frankfort Patch. Just a few weeks ago, I visited Frankfort for the first time and Joe gave me a tour of the village. I haven't been here long, but Frankfort seems like a wonderful place, where residents are passionate about their community and the news that keeps them engaged and informed.
I promise to do my absolute best in reporting that news to you.
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By Carrie Dillard
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Beatrice Hinkle, 97, of London passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.
She was born Feb. 20, 1916 in Clay County, Ky., the daughter of the late John and Sarah Pickard Hall.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Philadelphia Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Hinkle; sister, Audrey Stulz; brother, Ray Hall; son, Johnny Hinkle; and grandchild, Ardith Garland.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Charles) Garland of London; sons, Paul (Jean) Hinkle, Robert Hinkle, Roger (Jana) Hinkle, and Carl (Pam) Hinkle, all of London; sister, Johnnie Mae Cornett of Lake Station, Ind.; seven grandchildren, three step grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at London Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ray Cowan officiating.
Burial followed in the Hinkle Cemetery, London.
Pallbearers were Devin Garland, Lee Hinkle, Dewayne Hinkle, Mike Hinkle, Derek Kennedy and Tom Westerfield.
Visitation was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.