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Email information about fundraising events to email@example.com. Deadline is 10 days in advance of publication.
Multiple sclerosis benefit: As part of a multiple sclerosis benefit, Team Pango invites the public to enjoy Andersen Racepark's 18-acre facility and 0.6 mile kart track 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9. The event is intended for families and open karting on its track will be available for adults 16 years and older. In addition, Anderson Racepark will host Team Pango for a two-hour Enduro Racing event 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. Race karting cost: $25 first lapping session, additional lapping by same driver is $20. Cost includes instructions, racing gear and kart. Part of the proceeds will benefit Multiple Sclerosis research. Preregistration for the race is required by Feb. 1. Information: 941-723-3900 or 813-361-7124.
Planned Parenthood "Manatee Choice Affair" Luncheon: In recognition of the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade and to celebrate CEO Barbara Zdravecky's 20 years of Leadership, Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida presents its Manatee Choice Affair Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Special guest speaker will be Leslie Kantor, MPH, Planned Parenthood Federation of America's vice president of education. Tickets; $60. All proceeds will benefit the prevention education programs of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc. Information: 941-365-3913 or www.myplannedparenthood.org.
Seventh annual "It's All About Heart" fundraiser: Jet Park Mobile Home Park will host the seventh annual "It's All About Heart," 6-9 p.m. Feb. 8 at 506 Fifth Ave. W., Palmetto, featuring gourmet finger foods, prize drawings, deal or no deal game, silent auction, and much more. All proceeds will benefit pediatric heart defects research at C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. Admission is free. Information: 941-779-5094.
Jazzy Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon: ArtCenter Manatee will host the Jazzy Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Boulevard, Bradenton. The afternoon of food, fashion and fun will feature local artists, jazz music, a fashion show, a silent auction and prize drawings. Tickets: $38. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Information: 941-746-2862 or www.artcentermanatee.org.
Fashion show and fundraiser: Christ Church of Longboat Key will host a fashion show 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Fashions are by Patchington and hair by Design 200. A Mary Kay representative will be available for consultation. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $10. Proceeds will benefit the church's missions. Seating is limited. Information and reservations: 941-778-4376.
Annual Compassion In Caring luncheon: Tidewell Hospice will host its fifth annual Compassion In Caring luncheon 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 featuring "Dancing with the Stars" champion, Iraq War veteran J.R. Martinez at the Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota. Tickets: $95. Proceeds will benefit Tidewells's Honors program for veterans. Information: 941-552-7551 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
"Fabulous Friends and Fashions": The Bradenton Elkettes of Lodge 1511 will host its annual fundraiser for chairty, "Fabulous Friends and Fashions," at noon Feb. 15 at the Elks Lodge, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. Fashions will be provided by The Dress Barn. Lunch will be served. Cost: $15. Proceeds will benefit the Elkettes charities including the Food Bank of Manatee County, Adopt-A-Family, and E-FELT. Information: 941-758-9292.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Inaugural Polo Cup competition: The JDRF will host its inaugural Polo Cup competition with festivities beginning at noon, followed by lunch and Polo match Feb. 16. The event will feature a silent auction and a visit by the Clydesdale horses and coach. Proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes research programs. Tickets and information: 941-685-6875 or www.jdrf.org.
United Way Clay Shoot: Manatee County Government will host the first ever United Way Clay Shoot 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and safety instruction, at 8:30 a.m. at Ancient Oak Gun Club, 16800 SR64 E., Lakewood Ranch. The event is open to the public for both experienced and novice shooters. Four-person teams will compete in a 50-bird shootout during the event. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. Cost: $75-$85 per shooter, $340 for team of four. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Manatee County. Lunch and ammunition are included in the price of admission. Registration and information: 941-749-3030 or email email@example.com.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota "All That Jazz": Vocalist Amy Connours and pianist Tony Castellano Jr. will headline the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 19th annual fundraising gala "All That Jazz" 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at Michael's on East, 1212 East Ave., Sarasota. The event will feature interpretations of beloved jazz standards and other works from the Great American Songbook, a performance by Fuzion Dance Artists and a live auction. Tickets: $130. Proceeds will benefit the organization's scholarship and outreach programs. Information: 941-306-1202 or www.artistseriesconcerts.org.
Inaugural "Second Chance Prom": The Senior Advocacy Council will host its inaugural "Second Chance Prom" 6-11 p.m. March 1 at the Central Manatee Banquet Hall, 509 Ninth St. E., Bradenton, featuring elegant dining and dancing, complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and carving stations. Tickets: $50 in advance, $75 at the door. Proceeds will benefit needy seniors of Manatee County. Information: 941-779-4799.
St. David's Day 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society will celebrate its 30th anniversary of St. David's Day 6-10 p.m. March 1 at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive, Sarasota. The annual banquet will highlight the founding of the Welsh Society on the Gulf Coast and will feature Welsh music and group singing. Banquet: $35.50-$43. Information and registration: 941-349-6069 or www.sarasotawelsh.com.
Tour of Kitchens: Visit beautiful homes in the Whitfield area, sip hand-selected wines and savor fine foods prepared by local chefs at the Tour of Kitchens, 2-6:30 p.m. March 2 hosted by the Manatee Technical Institute Foundation. Tickets: $55. VIP package: $800, includes eight tickets, limousine service to each home and complimentary champagne. Information: 941-751-7900, ext. 1010.
Fifth annual Take Stock in Children 10K, 5K, and Fun Run: Take Stock in Children of Manatee County will hold its fifth annual Take Stock in Children 10K, 5K, and Fun Run March 2 with both the 10K and 5K scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and the Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. A post race party with food, entertainment, raffles, age group awards and kids activities will follow the race. Registration for the 10K and 5K is open and available at www.TakeStock10K.com. Proceeds will benefit Take Stock in Children of Manatee County. For additional information, contact Bethany Lynch at 941-713-8935.
Couture in the Courtyard: "Couture in the Courtyard," a fashion show and luncheon will be 10 a.m. March 3 featuring fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue and a champagne luncheon presented by Michael's On East at 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Tickets: $100. Proceeds will benefit the South Florida Museum. Information: 941-746-4131, ext. 17.
Twelfth annual Legacy Luncheon: Junior League of Sarasota will host its 12th annual Legacy Luncheon "Living History: An Afternoon with the Eisenhowers," 11 a.m. March 5 at Michael's on East Ballroom, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota, featuring special guest speakers David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Proceeds will benefit the programs of Junior League of Sarasota. Information: www.jlsarasota.org.
Fifteenth annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run: The Sarasota Harley Owners Group will sponsor their 15th annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run beginning with registration 11 a.m.-noon March 9 at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St., Sarasota. Cost: $15 per hand or three hands for $20. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. All poker run stops are Irish Pubs or restaurants. First bike or car out is 11:30 a.m., last bike or car out is at noon. Final stop is at Clancy's Irish Sports Pub, 6218 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County. Information: 941-720-5955 or 941-730-1620 or www.rossiterharleydavidson.com/HOGChapter.
27th annual Author Luncheon: The Manatee Public Library System and the Library Foundation, Inc. will host its 27th annual Author Luncheon 11 a.m. March 14 at the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. The event will featuring best-selling author Dorothea "Dottie" Benton Frank as special guest speaker. Tickets: $45. Proceeds will benefit Manatee Public Library System and the Library Foundation, Inc. For reservations and information, contact Jeanne Watkins at 941-749-3029 or email email@example.com.
Cat Depot's 2014 "Caturday Night Fever" Gala: The Cat Depot will host the 2014 "Caturday Night Fever" Gala 6:30-10:30 p.m. March 15 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota. There will be live and silent auctions, prize drawings, buffet style food, open bar and live entertainment. Cocktail attire or 1970s fashion is encouraged. Tickets: $150-$175. Proceeds will benefit the Cat Depot. Information: www.catdepot.org/events.
Tenth annual Celebrity Chefs Food and Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge: The Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast will host its 10th annual Celebrity Chefs Food and Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge 12:30 p.m. March 18 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club, 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key. The event features a day of golf on the Islandside Golf Course and an evening of sampling specialty dishes prepared by 26 local chefs, a silent auction, prize drawing, and island music. Tickets for both the golf outing and tasting event is $350. Tickets for the evening's food and wine tasting at 6-8 p.m. is $100. Proceeds will benefit the Jewish Family and Children's Service. Information: 941-366-2224, ext. 142 or www.JFCS-Cares.org.


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Rowley — Margaret M. (Digan) Hanlon 88, of Rowley, died Friday at Beverly Hospital.
Margaret was born in Boston on February 15,1925, to the late Maurice and Loretta (Brown) Digan.
Margaret was a loving mother to her six children, and was involved in the Georgetown Band Parents Association for many years. She was an ardent supporter of Masachusetts Citizens for Life, among other charitible causes. She loved to play cards with her friends and family while enjoying a cup of very hot tea.
After raising her children to school age, she went to work for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover for over 20 years. Prior to her retirement, she was the recipient of the Treasury Award, an award given in Washington for the outstanding work of an employee of the United States Treasury Department.
Margaret was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Georgetown, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of St. Mary's Sodality and St. Mary's Women's Club. She was also a member and secretary of the Georgetown Women's Club.
She was the widow of the late Albert A. Hanlon of Georgetown, who died in 1983. Margaret is survived by her six children; Meg Keenan and her husband, Bernie, of Haverhill, Mass., Marie Collins and her husband, Michael, of Georgetown, Mass., Richard Hanlon of Derry, N.H., Laurie Taker of Haverhill, Bert Hanlon and his wife, Tricia, of Rowley, Mass., and Tom Hanlon of Manchester, N.H. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law and very dear friend, Claire Mace of Danville, N.H.; and several neices and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her daughter, Loretta Hanlon.
ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at St.Mary's Church in Georgetown. A private burial will take in St.Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Merton E. Roberts Jr. and Conte Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
For directions, or to offer condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.

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By Bryan Fischer
Follow me on Twitter: @BryanJFischer, on Facebook at "Focal Point"
A federal judge in Washington state ruled yesterday that that the names and addresses of all the signers of a petition to defend natural marriage in the Evergreen State must be made public. Attorneys for signers pointed out that signers had already been the subject of threats and intimidation, and were naturally concerned that such hate crimes would escalate with the release of these names.
But no matter to this judge, who is apparently quite happy to see the hate crimes of harassment and threats committed by homosexual bigots continue unabated against people whose only offense is to believe in man-woman marriage.
The pro-homosexual bigots who want these names released have made it clear that their objective is to find out who these people are so they can confront them and have aggressive conversations with them. If these signers are harassed for doing nothing more than participating in the democratic process, it will create a natural reluctance on the part of voters to sign conservative-oriented petitions in the future. The chilling affect is obvious.
But Dale Carpenter, writing on the all-things-legal website Volokh Conspiracy, has no patience for folks in Washington state concerned about retaliation from homosexual activists.
"The law protects us from violence and threats of violence. But it does not protect us from criticism, even harsh criticism, when we take public positions on public matters. It does not protect us from having our feelings hurt or from having others think poorly of us."
Well, golly. Mr. Carpenter, without having any idea what he was doing, just condemned the Southern Poverty Law Center for listing pro-marriage organizations such as the AFA as hate groups.
Thanks, Mr. Carpenter, for protecting our absolute right to express "criticism, even harsh criticism" of homosexual behavior based on its impact on human health. And thanks for protecting our absolute right to express "criticism, even harsh criticism" for the homosexual agenda and its repressive impact on religious liberty.
And when Mr. Carpenter says the law "does not protect us from having our feelings hurt" he just decimated the entire agenda of the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the ACLU, because the only basis for most of their lawsuits is that someone has been "offended" by a prayer or by a Ten Commandments monument.
Let's see if Mr. Carpenter will come to the defense of the public school teacher who may get fired for doing nothing more than expressing "criticism, even harsh criticism" of homosexual behavior on her own Facebook site, which apparently got somebody's "feelings hurt."
A local attorney who is calling for this teacher to be terminated with extreme prejudice says such "public comments from a teacher cannot be tolerated." Well, Mr. Carpenter, we're waiting. Are you going to come to the defense of this teacher or are you going to act the part of a hypocrite and remain silent? Hmmm?
So Mr. Capenter, let's see how consistent you will be the next time the SPLC adds another pro-family organization to its list of hate groups, and how consistent you will be the next time the ACLU files suit because somebody suffered an emotional boo-boo.
I'm not holding my breath, are you?
(Unless otherwise noted, the opinions expressed are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Family Association or American Family Radio.)


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Great foodPosted on 07 / 27 / 2014
Sluggos has great food really cool atmosphere and a n amazing location. Sunday brunch is fantasticPros: good food , good beer seliction
Cons: they serve Guiness
Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-3pm.more-less
Sluggos has great food really cool atmosphere and a n amazing location. Sunday brunch is fantasticPros: good food , good beer seliction
My husband and I were visiting from Atlanta and stopped at Sluggo's for lunch. We loved both of our dishes and beer. The restaurant is quaint, with plenty of seating for a lunch crowd. It was easy to find and right down the road from one of the best Whole Foods we've been to. Loved it and definitely recommend Sluggo's to anyone!Pros: Easy to find, Delicious food and beer, Easy parking
Never imagined to find such a gem in Chattanooga :)Pros: Food, Price, Atitude
I eat here at least once a week, and I never get tired of it. If it is your first time, I highly recommend trying one of the daily specials. All of my favs have been the special of the day, like the curried "chicken" salad wrap and their dumpling trio. The zucchini cakes are out of this world, and their Sunday brunch menu is worth waiting all week for. I highly recommend this place for anyone, vegan or not.
Had lentil soup, tacos & oatmeal/raspberry bar. Everything was delicious & filling. Only small suggestion is to put more seasoning in the black beans that come w the taco dinner. Paid $16 & really happy w the meal. Good parking options when I was there.
All vegan place that will surely satisfy omnivores too. Very extensive and delicious menu.Pros: all vegan, extensive menu
My husband and I LOVE Sluggo's! We've driven down from Nashville just for lunch! I always get the Culture Club with a side of beans and a salad with their tahini dressing. I've tried to recreate it at home but it is never just right. The sandwich is delicious too. Before going vegan a club was one of my go too menu items, so it is fun to have a place to get a good, compassionate one. My only complaint is that the guy taking our order (it has always been the same one) seems annoyed that we are in the restaurant. I promise we are not demanding or rude, and we've never been there when it is busy. It is kind of a turn off, but once those plates hit the table, all is forgiven. I wish they would open a Nashville location!Pros: great food, tahini dressing
The Pesto Bruschetta was delicious. Great tasting bread and toppings.
The Pecan Dusted Seitan served over mashed potatoes with gray was unique and delicious. However, the other sides with it were lackluster. The cornbread was dry and flavorless (inedible). The greens were bitter and acidic. I wish I could have gotten just the seitan and potatoes and gravy.
The Soy Taco plate was... not very taco-y. I've had TVP tacos that remind me of tacos, but this reminded me more of a salad. It was very pretty. But the taste just wasn't there. (should have tried a sandwich instead, as those have some good reviews)
The service/atmosphere was... not the best. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. You pour your own drinks, but the pitcher of iced tea was empty after 1 glass, so we weren't able to get any refills. The ventilation in there was really bad too. We smelled of smoke and grease after leaving -- kinda gross!
In the end, I'm glad we stopped there while traveling through, as the bruschetta and seitan were worth it. If I lived in the area, though, this wouldn't be a place I'd frequent.
Always friendly, always fresh, always delicious. I eat here at least once a week, and love that there is no question to what I can and can't eat. Try the sweet Thai chili bowl, pecan dusted seitan, or one of their unique specials. Zucchini cakes are a must to start with!
Updated from previous review on Wednesday August 07, 2013
The flavors were surprisingly good (said by a meat eater), portions were tremendous, and Chattanooga pilsner was fantastic. We were both very satisfied. And we highly recommend this place for anyone who likes to eat. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you are in Chattanooga area without giving this place a try!!!!Pros: flavor, quality, portions
My family of 5 ate here on March 11, 2013 for my husband's birthday. I was so nice. They even gave my husband a slice of cake free. The service is excellent and the staff is very friendly. We all can't wait to come back!!! The only bad thing is that one of my daughters has a Severe peanut allergy so I'd like to see all common allergens clearly marked on are products. Some of the desserts I didn't know if they contained peanuts so I just skipped them for her.Pros: All vegan choices, Large portions, Economical
I have to admit that I ate here two days in a row, it was so good. Their sandwiches, sides, plates, ALL of it is delicious! They have a wide variety of veg dishes and huge portions. Rich flavors and colorful salads. I'd come back tomorrow if I were still going to be in town. A vegan must.Pros: huge portions, savory, green
I come here every week. I love this place so much. I have tried different dishes every time I visited and was NEVER disappointed. For the first time customer I recommend the walnut burger! Great spice and fresh. For the appetizer order the zucchini grizzled cakes. DELICIOUS.Pros: AMAZING foods, relaxing and casual , Again, amazing!
I came to chattanooga to visit some non-veg friends. I found Sluggos on Happy Cow and we went there to eat, everyone loved it. highly recommended for vegans and non vegans alikePros: excellent food
While visiting Chattanooga, my boyfriend and I visited here. We ordered two sandwiches with sides, the seitan wings as an appetizer, and a chocolate chip bar.... All for $25! And it was all superb. I highly recommend it!Pros: inexpensive, DELICIOUS, Great food options
Went to the Sluggo's in Pensacola, Fla., a year ago and as soon as I saw there was one in Chat. I knew I'd have to visit. Absolutely delicious. The philly cheesesteak is the bomb. I swear I could give this sandwich to my parents (meat-eaters) and they wouldn't be able to tell the difference!Pros: freshness, price, chill people
We stopped at Sluggo's on our trip home from Florida. Worth the detour! Inspired, delicious diner food, no death involved! We had the Berliner, which was a vegan Reuben. Words cannot aptly describe the feeling biting into a Reuben so gooey with cheese, messy with kraut, and stuffed with faux roast beef. We also shared the pecan crusted seitan and mashed potatoes covered in mushroom gravy. Pretty darn close to the best vegan chik*n fried steak in the country (the best is still the Chicago Diner). The portions were huge, the ambience deliciously dive-y, the staff very tattooed but friendly, the prices very reasonable. Highly recommended!! Someone should tell Guy Fieri about Sluggo's!Pros: Food, Price/Value, Cool dive ambience
Outstanding Food. Great Prices. Large Portions. Even my wife, who is NON-VEGAN enjoyed the NACHOS. I had the Black Bean Burrito sans cheese & a side-order of Garlic Potatoes in Mushroom Gravy! Super! I/We will return again. Only VEGAN restaurant I've found within 50-miles of Fort Payne, AL. . Kudos. 5-stars in my opinion! ;-))Pros: Selection, Price, Portion Size
I still frequent Sluggo's but only about once monthly--or less--mostly due to distance. I do love their PECAN DUSTED SEITAN [PDS] most & usually have it every time. Yeah, I'm a man, and a creature of habit. 5 stars on PDS & highly recommend....but save some for me~LOL....Ty-K
Chattanooga is very lucky to have such a fine vegan restaurant like this there. If I lived there I would be there almost daily. I loved the "Tofu Scramble" and the price.
very homey cozy cafe atmosphere with beautiful artwork on the walls, very eclectic decor with lots to look at and talk about!! the menu is VERY exciting with lots of wonderful choices!! my five year old loved it, as did me and my husband. The food was sooooo delicious, served beatifully, and very timely!! Sluggo's will be a regular for us from now on!! ya GOTTA try the potstickers!!! yummmmy!!! any place that has yeast flakes in a shaker and agave as a sweetner has GOT to be good!!Pros: everything!
I have eaten at Sluggo's several and have enjoyed the food and the experience every time. The food is great even to my non-veg friends and the staff was extremely nice. I love eating there.Pros: excellent food, good value, friendly staff
In response to "does this item contain soy?", the waiter responded "soy, is that like ... um ... gluten free?" I wouldn't think twice about this response at a normal restaurant, but for a vegan one, this is unacceptable.
That said, the food is top notch, especially the pecan encrusted seitan steak.Pros: fantastic food, atmosphere, beer selection
I have only been a vegan for about 6 weeks, so I have not tried a whole lot of places yet, but this restaurant was so good, even meat-eaters would love it. I had a faux-reuben sandwich and collard greens that were out of this world. I'd recommend it to anyone, vegetarian, vegan or not.Pros: Excellent food, Healthy cuisine, Huge portions
The mashed potatoes, gravy, hot wings, all of it---totally amazing. Best vegan carrot cake (or any variety of carrot cake for that matter) I have ever had. SUPER friendly staff, adorable. Yum. Yum. Triple-yum.Pros: Delicious, All Vegan!, Cute!
Nice place. The food was enjoyable. The beer selection was limited, but there were a couple of nice beers. The service was good and friendly. The food came in a timely fashion. The environment is basic and parking is tight. We will be going back there.
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Back in 1938, the was barely one year old but it already was making news. The manger of the Bank of America, W.E. O'Brien, was the club's program chairman. A lengthy article in the local newspaper on Sept. 22, 1938, called that week's meeting, "One of the most interesting meetings in the history of the organization."
Keeping in mind the club's history didn't go back very far at that time, it was still quite a complement for Mr. O'Brien. He had invited several of the town's pioneers to come and speak to the Rotarians about their history in Ramona.
John Bargar led the discussion, joined by Charles Littlepage, Percy Fisher, Bruce Dye, Jeff Swycaffer, George Sawday and Cleason Ambler, among others. The article in The Sentinel also made references to earlier pioneers: Verlaque, Muzzey, Atkinson, Etcheverry, Telford, Stokes, Jerman, Collier, Stockton, Donahae, Haworth, Roques, Fletcher and Ortega.
As seemed to be the custom at that time, newspapers did not always include first names of the people in their stories. Often, a man's surname would only be preceded by his initials, as was the case with W.E. O'Brien. Other references didn't go that far, only calling the person Mr. So-and-So.
Women, on the other hand, didn't necessarily rate any name, only referred to as Mr. So-and-So's wife. There was one exception in the news article about the Rotary Club's meeting. A woman was mentioned as "Grandma Stockton." For further clarification, it was added, "mother of the Stockton brothers." Grandma, it seems, was a "staunch supporter of the plan to assure Ramona a water supply."
Getting back to the Rotary Club meeting, Bargar talked about his early days in Ramona. Initially, he came here for two weeks and ended up staying for the rest of his life.
Bargar, an astute businessman whose name pops up in many historical writings about Ramona, revealed to the Rotarians that his "interest was stirred in Ramona by a circular put out by the Santa Maria Land & Water Company, the town's first real estate and subdividing agency."
Bargar went on to state, "From that circular, I came to believe that the Santa Maria Valley was the place pretty nearly perfect."
He then expressed some disappointment, after having arrived in Ramona from "the green fields of Missouri," to only "see mountains or rocks and sun-dried brush." He went on to state, "It seemed that maybe those real estate men, like those we have today, had slightly exaggerated."
Charles Littlepage talked about the Henry Atkinson toll road that was in the same location but prior to being called Mussey Grade Road. Back then, it was known as Muzzey Grade, named after "a picturesque pioneer" who evidently did not care for newcomers. He was quoted as saying, when asked for his advice, "I can't tell you anything. I only been here about 50 years. Ask that feller over there. He just got in a few years ago."
Cleason Ambler, from Mesa Grande, also talked about Muzzey Grade, mentioning a horse corral, called the Muzzey Corral, at the end of the long road. George Sawday shared about his early days in Ramona and Witch Creek
Percy Fisher told of first visiting Ramona when he worked for the telephone company. He paid tribute to Bargar as, "a hard man to follow in his time." Fisher also praised "the mother of George Roques, the first keeper of Kenilworth Inn." Here, again, women were not referred to by their name.
Jeff Swycaffer, who was 77 at the time the article was written, was the son of the first white couple to be married in San Diego County. The ceremony took place in what is now Old Town State Park where the city of San Diego had its humble beginnings.
Bruce Dye recalled coming into town from Ballena when he was a youngster of 9, riding in a wagon with his father. He asked his father about a pile of moist soil in the middle of the road and was told, "That, my son, is dirt from a well which a fellow named Verlaque is digging. If he gets water, he is going to establish a store."
Amos Verlaque not only established his store, he, and the others mentioned in the article, were key players in establishing the town of Ramona.
Information for this article was researched at Ramona Community Library, with special thanks to librarian Ellie Slade.


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AUKER, WILLIAM R., 78, of Mount Pleasant Mills. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. today, with a funeral service at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at403 Locust Grove Road, Port Trevorton. Funeral service at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church at Riverview, Oriental Road and Old Trail Road, Liverpool.
BOWERSOX, PAUL O., 97, of Mifflinburg. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg, followed by funeral at 11. Burial in Mifflinburg Cemetery.
CARR, CHRISTEL A., 44, of Sunbury. Visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 309 Water St., Northumberland, followed by a memorial service at 4.
HERMAN, BETTY A., 48, of Marianna, Fla. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Monday in Salem Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove.
RICE, SAMUEL O. SR., 84, of Lewisburg. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton. Funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at United in Christ Lutheran Church, 1875 Churches Road, Lewisburg. Burial in Church Hill Cemetery, Lewisburg.
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Apple announces iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Apple has put out a press release saying iOS 4.2 (technically iOS 4.2.1 I imagine) is available today for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It's not showing up in iTunes for me yet (I'm getting an error saying nothing is available) but it should hit sometime in the very, very near future. (They say "today", not "right now"...)
"iOS 4.2 makes the iPad a completely new product, just in time for the holiday season," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Once again, the iPad with iOS 4.2 will define the target that other tablets will aspire to, but very few, if any, will ever be able to hit."
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Im first :)
And 'Find my iPhone' and now 'Find my iPad' feature for free as well! Wow :)
It's not showing for me either... :(
Find my iPhone just for iPhone 4 for free... they are kidding me!
not showing for me here in Miami FL it should appear for east time around 1:00 PM
It's not showing because I believe they said 10 a.m. Eastern....you have another 30 min.
Find My iPhone free only for iPhone/iPod Touch 4, no 3GS. Booo!
10 a.m. Pacific time, it shakalaka boom! drop! :)
Your Welcome
No 3GS Find My iPhone? That's lame. I don't have one, but still.
What?! iOS 4.2 only supports iPhone 4? What about iPhone 3G?
1pm Eastern time is the release schedule.
raaah now i'll have to click that update button all day long :(
Guys, IOS 4.2 is out.. but i just connected my iPad to itunes, and it didnt ask me to update... Did it do it to you guys too ??
any idea how long until a 02.10.04 unlock?
@rahpael come, look into my crystal ball, let go of all wants and desires and see the truth that shall be reveled as a veil being lifted :: probably sometime later this week or early next.
I believe the find my iPhone service will be available free for the iPad today as well to the person who mentioned it. The app is called "find my iPhone" even on the iPad and engadget is reporting that it is coming to the iPad today.
"Find my iphone" is not free through the app store. Apple posted directed directions on how to activate it on your iphone, ipad, itouch. You have to go to setting, mail, mobile me, sign in with your apple id, verify an email, and then it open a section under mobile me with a slider to turn on/off.
Nice! The only frature from MobileMe that i am really interested in. Thanks apple!!! Lets wait for jb release!
Feature, not frature stupid portuguese auto-correct
HAH! They released it on my birthday. Now if only we can have an untethered jailbreak and cydia by the time i get home from work tonight i'll be an unbelievably happy man
I have been trying to update but it is not showing yet!
What the H.E. Double hockey sticks going on with my iTunes. It will not open up
Here is the link to the apple site for those of you confused about what devices are supported... Please read folks! http://www.apple.com/ios/
It'll be released by 10 AM Pacific Time. That is 19h in GMT+1 for us Central Europeans...
For those who can´t wait until 10am:http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/pst.html
not here in miami fl
it's about time!!!! now give me a white one!!!
@ Dirty Beaner from Miami...
Only cool people in Cali close to Apple get it first no go back to Mexico u dirty Wetback
I dont understand why people have old iPhones (3G, 3GS). I always sell mine for a premium, I'm talking $325 - $370 on eBay, when I originally got it for around $200, then I get the new one (making $100 - $150 in the process. Only thing is the contract renewal, you need one anyways who cares, you making money from selling your old iphone and can always just pay the cancellation fee whenever you decide to change carriers. I'm telling you its the gift that keeps on giving, what an investment!! YOu cant do that with an android.. lol
Anyone know if Airprint works on network attached printers, or just special HP wireless printers?
Still no sign of the new update in London eventhough Apple's website says it is available!!
Still not available for me here in India.
Apple site showing iPod Touch 2gen with the new wallpaper image in 4.2. Are they now supporting wallpaper? Guess we will see. No airprint, but airplay.
According to the Apple UK website it is available now - but not so when I connect my iPad to iTunes and check for an update.
@Drevee if Everyone thought like that you (we) wouldn't be getting that kind of $ for you handmedowns. SHHHH!! don't ruin it for us ;)
is 12:18pm here in miami fl and no update usualle it appears at 01:00PM ET
T- 19min
T- 15min
I'm from Singapore. I still can't update my iPad and iPhone. WTF apple please be fast!
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Yes!!! I can update my IPAD AND IPHONE !!!!!! I was waiting for this long time!!! Singapore!!!
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Hey Leo, I am updating my device how abt u?
hey PREMRaj yes me too
is officialy 1:00PM ET
1:07 in Florida, still showing no update for iPad.
If you are getting the update list device.
Omg!! Please don't update 4.2 it is a virus all my data in my iPhone and iPad apps and all gone!!! Please spread this !!!
im updating yay
on ipad and iphone
Just change the time zone to USA on your MAC or PC and you will get the download.
Getting iPad update!
Its finally released here in india.. :D can't wait for it to get done downloading...
I downloaded it here in NJ so its available thanks for a great podcast.
Servers seem hammered. I have 25M download speed on cable and its taking 2 hours.
My iPhone 3G is flying now with iOS 4.2! Just like it used to.
The iOS 4.2 is simply great... specially features like AirPrint has made the device simply more powerful... the only problem i am facing with my iOS 4.2 is that the safari browser is bit slow compared to the previous version? Any suggestions?
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Has Chevrolet changed their OEM hitches, or did the body shop put on the wrong one??
(I have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS.. 5.3L V8, Automatic Transmission,
Extended Cab Short Bed 2 Wheel Drive)
I got into an accident last week.
I was towing a trailer, and someone rear-ended me doing 40mph when I was at a dead stop.
The trailer was totaled, but luckily, not much was done to the truck.
I took it to a local body shop the same day, and they said that the frame rails at the hitch were slightly bent, the bumper was bent, and the tow hitch was also bent.
The body shop assured me they would be using GM parts from the local Chevy dealership.
When I got my truck back today, I immediately noticed the trailer hitch does not look like it use to.
In my opinion, it looks aftermarket.
However, the body shop showed me their invoices from the Chevy dealer where they had ordered the hitch from the Chevy dealer.
I called several other dealers in our area, and they all confirmed this part number. (Gave them my VIN and they said it's the right part number for that VIN..)
The dealers all also said Chevrolet has not changed their hitch on the 1500 models since 1999 and they all should look the same.
They all said the part number is 19180779.
But, as you can see in the picture below, there are some very noticeable differences..
I know I had an OEM hitch on the truck to begin with. My other Chevrolet truck, which I bought new, has an OEM hitch and they looked identical prior to this accident..
I'm thinking that they put an aftermarket hitch on it and are trying to claim it's an OEM.. but that's just my opinion.
Anyone else agree with me that this possibly is not the right hitch?
Anyone know if Chevrolet has changed their hitches??
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Before the accident:
After the accident, prior to being repaired:
After the accident, after being repaired:
The old hitch that use to be on my car:
The new hitch has the part number 19180779
The old hitch has the part number 15106789
Has 15106789 been superseded by 19180779?
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Everyone in the Baltimore area loves pit beef, right? Whether it is from a tent at the local fairgrounds or from a vender on the side of the road, we can't get enough. The nice thing is that pit beef is really easy to do at home. Let's break out the grill, welcome in the warm weather, and grill some pit beef for the Memorial Day weekend!
This week I will show you how to make delicious homemade pit beef right on your grill at home.
For the dry rub:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder,
- 1 tablespoon black pepper,
- 1 tsp salt,
- ¼ tsp chili powder
For the sandwich:
- Soft Kaiser Rolls,
- Eye round beef roast (Costco has gorgeous eye rounds but if you can't find one in your grocery store ask the butcher for the best cut)
- Onions,
- Mayo, Horseradish, or BBQ sauce
Begin by making the dry rub. Mix together the garlic powder, black pepper, salt and the chili powder. Trim any excess fat off the eye round. It is okay to have a little fat but try to get any large chunks off. Place the dry rub all over the eye round and let it rest in the refrigerator for a little bit (15 min up to a couple of hours).
Prepare your grill for high heat. High heat is when your hand is only able to stay over the heat for 1-2 seconds at about 1 inch above the grate. The game plan with pit beef is to sear the sides of the roast over direct high heat and then finish cooking with indirect heat. Remember that direct heat is cooking directly over the flame and indirect heat is cooking away from the flame, either on the opposite end of the grill where no coals are or up on a gas grill rack.
Place the roast over direct heat for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, turn the roast over to a different side for another 3 minutes. Continue until the entire roast has a nice sear all around it. After the direct sear, the inside temperature of the roast is nowhere near ready for eating so place the roast on the indirect (no heat) side of the grill. A thermometer is really necessary for cooking a roast beef because you will ruin the meal if you over cook it. When the roast is finished on direct heat I place the meat on the indirect heat side of the grill and stick a digital thermometer right in the center of the meat. See photo.
After about 40 minutes of indirect heat the eye round should have an internal temperature of roughly 135 degrees F. This will yield a juicy medium rare roast. If you don't have a thermometer I would start checking for doneness after 30 minutes of indirect cooking.
Let the roast rest for 15 minutes and then use an electric knife or a sharp chef's knife to cut the eye round as thinly as possible. If this was for Ravens tailgate purposes I would use my meat slicer for ultra thin pit beef. However, I dislike cleaning the meat slicer so today I will sacrifice the thickness of my pit beef for the ease of tossing my electric knife blades in the dishwasher! The meat is so tender if cooked correctly that the thickness doesn't really matter anyway.
I think it is a Baltimore thing but I love raw onions and horseradish on my sandwich. Really nice!
Here is a temperature chart to determine the various degrees of doneness for your pit beef (pit beef cooking temperatures):
- 120°F to 125°F, (49°C to 52°C) for rare;
- 130°F to 140°F (55°C to 60°C) for medium rare;
- 145°F to 150°F (63°C to 66°C) for medium; and
- 155°F to 165°F (68°C to 74°C) for well done (i.e., shoe leather).
- (Note: 120° is a pretty rare roast).
So give this easy pit beef recipe a try this weekend. I guarantee your guests and family will thank you!
John is the author of the internet food blog http://www.grilling24x7.com. Check out more grilling recipes and tips at http://www.grilling24x7.com and follow John on Twitter at http://twitter.com/grilling24x7.


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As well as finding out when the Union Buildings were constructed and what happens there today, I also learned about some of the important events that have taken place here throughout the year, including the inauguration of former President Nelson Mandela in 1994.
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They all are dead on with what they have said here. I would also say that a sense of humor will go a long way in making this job a little better, just dont be one of those people that can dish it out but not able to handle the favor being returned. If I encounter one of those types of co-workers; I tend to mess with them even more. It does not matter to me if they are male or female. I have worked with several females that I would kick in a door with quicker than alot of male co-workers (Wolven being one, too bad she left here).Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
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RIP Scott L. Roth- Pfc 1st Platoon,401st MP Co, KIA 12/20/89- Operation Just Cause- Not forgotten.
there are good male and female cops and then u have douchbag male and female cops
i think you are also treated based on how u act, we had a female officer that would get pissy fast and people knew it so they pushed her buttons all the way down to one night i was backing her up and a drunk referred to her as a cum dumpster and cum spunge, it was very entertaining
now me, i dont care what u have to say, i am going to go home at the end of the night and u coild very well go to jailSomebody Please, what the hell is that smell?
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Syncing apps, movies, music, and books to the iPad is a snap: just plug the cable into the iPad dock connector or Lightning port and into your computer's USB port and syncing will happen automatically. But, if you want more choice when it comes to what apps are synced to your iPad, you need to use the options for syncing apps.
A management screen appears when you sync your iPad with tabs at the top. One of these tabs is "Applications" - where you update app sync settings.
- To sync apps, you must have the "Sync Applications" box at the top of the screen checked. If it's not checked, no apps will be synced to your iPad.
- Whenever you get a new app from the App Store, it is automatically set to sync to your iPad.
- To remove an app from your iPad (but without deleting it from your hard drive), uncheck the box next to the app on the management screen.
- You can re-arrange apps on your homescreen or others screens by dragging and dropping them. You can also add additional screens that way.
- To permanently delete an app from your computer (if you decide later that you want it back, you can redownload apps for free, even paid apps), you don't use the iPad management screen. Instead, click the Applications icon in the tray at the left-hand side of the iTunes window. You'll see a list of all the apps on your hard drive. Single click the app to highlight it and then either right click and choose "delete" or click the "delete" key on your keyboard. Confirm the deletion and it will be gone.
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01/13/14 — Bobby Dean Hall, 78, of Grayson, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
He was born March 23, 1935, in Hemphill.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Delmar Rogers officiating. Entombment will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502.
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Back in the spring, I wrote about the ioShutter, a remote trigger that connects to digital cameras using a cable and iOS app. It shot in six modes, many of which could be combined: standard trigger, motion trigger, sound trigger, timelapse, timer and bulb.
The iPhone-accessory route is smart because people always have their smartphones on them. But furthermore, an app-controlled intervalometer solves a few common problems plaguing most standard remote triggers:
READ MORE: ioShutter Turns iPhone into Advanced Intervalometer for SLRs
An app-based intervalometer, on the other hand, relies on touch-based controls that are easier to use thanks to large buttons (one of which hopefully leads to instructions) on an LED display. There are also no batteries to fuss with since it's drawing power from the phone.
Such a shooting accessory seemed like a win across the board. But a few months ago, I found something similar but with an even more intriguing angle: It was modular. (What a way to win me over.)
Triggertrap has two parts: the cable that connects to the camera and the dongle itself. The former can be swapped out to accommodate different camera models. There are 10 different connectors, including one that remotely triggers strobes. The company says such a design makes it easy to expand camera compatibility. To add to its modularity, Triggertrap announced at Photokina last month that it now supports Android devices in addition to iOS ones though early Android reviews indicate mixed feelings. Compare that to the ioShutter, which supports Canon, Hasselblad, Samsung and Pentax cameras. (Nikon photogs, I hear rumblings that a version for you is coming.) The Android app has the same capabilities, but on the Nexus Galaxy I tested it on, there was slight lag before firing.
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In addition to besting ioShutter in design, Triggertrap also has a whopping 13 trigger modes, some of which I don't quite know when I'd ever use, such as Tesla, which is set off by magnetism. Some others, however, offer more sophistication than I've been accustomed to. The Eased Timelapse mode, for instance, lets you shoot timelapses that speed up or slow down throughout the set, varying the intervals between shots. (However, unlike the standard Timelapse mode, it doesn't tell you how much footage it will output.) In some modes, you can even use Triggertrap to control the phone's built-in camera.
The function of each slider or button might be unfamiliar, but the app's built-in informational menus are very helpful. (The website also has great step-by-step documentation that's worth at least glancing at as well.) You feel very guided throughout the shooting process with Triggertrap's straightforward explainers, instructions and suggestions. One of my favorite little gems is hidden in the timelapse modes. Knowing your location, the app pulls local information on when the sun will rise and set that day.
With both of these smartphone triggers, miscommunication between app and camera is not uncommon. It requires a bit of troubleshooting, but it's usually fixed by quitting the app and restarting it. If you're shooting long timelapses on the Triggertrap, draining your phone's battery is another issue (one I'm told that will be addressed in an update), since turning off the screen disables the app. You can't wander away from the app to check your email or play Angry Birds in between shooting either. I like the design of the coiled cable on Triggertrap, to avoid accidentally jerks and moving the tripod, but the connector to the phone is too bulky, requiring me to remove my iPhone case each time I wanted to use the remote trigger. (Ed's note: Triggertrap has informed me that on newer versions, there's a slimmer plug.) It's a small problem, but an easy fix would make using the product that much simpler.
Unlike much of the iPhone photography market, app-based intervalometers lack a certain kitsch that plagues the likes of Instagram or iPhone lenses. Instead, here we have a smart, modular, near-universal app-based intervalometer. When you compare it against the ioShutter, it wins in more than design and features. It also has the advantage in price. The ioShutter retails for $70 and the pro app runs $9.99; the Triggertrap dongle with an adapter costs between $25-$30, and its pro app for iOS and Android costs $4.99. (Both also have free "lite" apps as well.)
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Rec center initiative seeks input on next steps
by Anna Oakes
The Y for Watauga County Initiative seeks public input on its next steps after two analyses did not positively conclude the viability of a YMCA in the county.
High Country Recreation, a new nonprofit, has spearheaded the initiative, which began with an informational meeting in October 2012. Initiative leaders now seek additional input from the community through a survey titled "Y Initiative for Watauga County -- What Now?"
Bob Conklin, CEO of the YMCA of Catawba Valley, visited with interested citizens last fall and in January of this year.
In February, the Y of Catawba Valley board of directors paid for a site analysis to determine if the area would support the Y membership model. The analysis did not positively conclude the viability of a Y membership model for Watauga County.
In April, at the request of Scott St. Clair, Brian Lowe and Conklin, a second site analysis was conducted, expanding the penetration to communities not included in the first analysis. This analysis also did not positively conclude the viability of a Y membership model for Watauga County.
"At this point, the board of directors of the Catawba Valley Y is unable to go forward in the planning for a Y in Watauga County because the threshold of 1,400 memberships has not been definitively proven to be viable," a June 20 message from Lowe stated.
The message stated there are now two options remaining:
1) to commission a third, more substantial site analysis performed by PB&A Marketplace Intelligence at a cost of $16,000; or
2) to conclude a Y model is not viable based on the initial two site evaluations, thus reducing options for a first-rate recreation facility down to a county recreation center.
Initiative leaders say they wish to work together to fulfill residents' desires for a new pool and recreation center, which has been outlined in the Watauga County Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Systemwide Plan 2010-2019, the 2006 Comprehensive Plan Update for the town of Boone and the Watauga County Recreation Plan from 1999.
St. Clair said that thus far, the small number of responses to the survey are behind pursuing a county recreation center if a YMCA is not an option.
"We would love as much feedback as possible," St. Clair said.
To take the survey, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CPXB8VZ.
Greenway funding spared
In other recreation-related news, supporters of two greenway projects in Watauga County are breathing a sigh of relief after the passage of N.C. House Bill 817, "Strategic Transportation Improvements."
The Senate gave greenway supporters a scare when it added language to the House bill barring the N.C. Department of Transportation from providing financial support for bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Advocacy groups said this would eliminate $1.2 million in state matching funds for trail projects required for $4.5 million in federal grant awards, resulting in the loss of the federal funds, as well.
Locally, the Brookshire Park connector and Middle Fork Greenway projects have both received Federal Highway Administration awards that are contingent on 20 percent matches from NCDOT bicycle and pedestrian funds.
However, as reported by Watauga Democrat on June 9, the bill provision was later amended in committee to include an exception for projects for which funds have been obligated by Oct. 1, 2013.
The provision now includes this sentence: "This limitation shall not apply to funds authorized for projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program that are scheduled for construction as of Oct. 1, 2013, in state fiscal year 2012-2013, 2013-2014 or 2014-2015." The bill has since been ratified with this language intact.
"(It) looks like both of the greenway projects for which we have contracts with NCDOT are protected by this; the state funding for the match will be available to us," Watauga County Planning Director Joe Furman said June 24.


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As a soldier, Dwight Eisenhower was reluctant to engage in politics. After securing the 1952 Republican nomination, he and Vice Presidential candidate, Richard Nixon, waged a vigorous campaign against the Democratic nominee, Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois. At age 61, Ike took to the rails aboard the Eisenhower Special conducting the last of the great whistle stop campaigns. During the eight week campaign he traveled over 51,000 miles through 45 states. He promised Americans a balanced budget, peace in Korea, and a clean-up of the "mess" in Washington. Most impressive to voters was Eisenhower's popular image as a likeable, modest war hero and family man, an image too formidable for Stevenson to overcome.
In 1956, Stevenson again challenged Eisenhower for the presidency in the first truly national television campaign. Because of his heart attack in 1955, Eisenhower wasn't healthy enough to put in long hours on the campaign trail. He relied heavily on television. His TV campaign ranged from White House coffee klatches to a Presidential birthday party hosted by actor Jimmy Stewart. Ike's television appearances were successful in part due to the guidance of his media consultant, actor Robert Montgomery. Stevenson never quite mastered the new medium. The result was a Republican landslide, 457 electoral votes to 73.


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Knit For kids Is a charity knitting sweaters for children all over the world.
If you would like to be a part of Guideposts Knit for Kids, simply download one of the following sweater patterns:
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I cannot find the pattern for either the knit or crochet that Guideposts wanted made and sent for the children in foreign countries. B.Calhoun
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WASHINGTON--An alleged general of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang pleaded guilty to racketeering charged and admitted to being a member of the prison gang, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Charles Lee Roberts, aka "Jive," 67, of Beaumont, Texas, and other ABT gang members and associates agreed to commit multiple acts of murder, robbery, arson, kidnapping, and narcotics trafficking on behalf of the ABT gang, federal officials said.
Roberts and numerous ABT gang members met on a regular basis at various locations throughout Texas to report on gang-related business, collect dues, commit disciplinary assaults against fellow gang members, and discuss acts of violence against rival gang members, among other things, federal authorities stated.
Roberts faces a maximum sentence of life in prison when he goes back to court.
According to the indictment, the ABT was established in the early 1980s within the Texas prison system.
The gang modeled itself after and adopted many of the precepts and writings of the Aryan Brotherhood, a California-based prison gang that was formed in the California prison system during the 1960s.
According to the superseding indictment, previously, the ABT was primarily concerned with the protection of white inmates and white supremacy/separatism. Over time, the ABT expanded its criminal enterprise to include illegal activities for profit.
Roberts is one of 35 defendants charged with conducting racketeering activity through the ABT criminal enterprise.
Officials stated that this case is being investigated by a multi-agency task force consisting of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; FBI; U.S. Marshals Service; Federal Bureau of Prisons; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations; Texas Rangers; Texas Department of Public Safety; Montgomery County, Texas Sheriff's Office; Houston Police Department-Gang Division; Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Office of Inspector General; Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office; Atascosa County, Texas Sheriff's Office; Orange County, Texas Sheriff's Office; Waller County, Texas Sheriff's Office; Alvin, Texas Police Department; Carrollton, Texas Police Department; Mesquite, Texas Police Department; Montgomery County District Attorney's Office; and the Atascosa County District Attorney's Office.


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I'd steer away from the SST's. I shot a couple of antelope and a couple of deer with them last year out of a .270 win (130 gr) and I had jacket/core separation on on an antelope that I shot at about 200 yards after it caught part of the shoulder blade. I also had one fragment on a deer that I shot at about 50 yards. It killed all of them quickly, but I don't think they would consistently make it through an elk shoulder from what I witnessed, even with a .30 cal 150/165/180 gr bullet.
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- Quit Now NC! (NC Prevention Partners)
- Quitting Smoking (MedlinePlus)
- Smokefree.gov (National Cancer Institute)
- Smoking Cessation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Smoking - The Facts (Patient Education Institute)
- Stop Smoking (American Lung Association)
Stress & Stress Management
- Managing Stress (Patient Education Institute)
- Stress (MedlinePlus)
- Stress: How to Cope Better with Life's Challenges (FamilyDoctor.org)
- Stress Management (Helpguide)
Resources compiled by Christie Silbajoris, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill.
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