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CUMBERLAND — June Elizabeth (Beery) Ullery, 97, of Cumberland, died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Lion's Center for Rehab and Extended Care with her family beside her.
June was born on June 12, 1915, in Levels, W.Va., to John Ervin Blair Beery and wife Clara Belle Haines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Blair Elwood Ullery, on March 13, 1987; her parents, sister and her husband, Ruth Easter (Beery) and Leroy Dixon; brothers and their wives, Russell and Ann (Halterman) Beery and Edna (Collins) Beery, Jennings Walker and Helen (Wagoner) Beery; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Odessa (Ullery) and Earl Ashenfelter, Ina (Ullery) and Raymond "Bud" Parker, Mae Elizabeth "Tina" (Ullery) and Glenn Campbell, Eugene and Mary (Allen) Ullery, Whitey Eror and Eugene Abe. June is the last surviving member of her immediate family.
June was a graduate of Pennsylvania Avenue High School, class of 1933, and Catherman's Business School. She worked at Sears on Baltimore Street in the mid-1930's and later worked at the Celanese where Blair worked. She and Blair married July 28, 1940. During and after raising their four daughters, June worked at Town and Country, Rosenbaum's, Allegany County Courthouse, Memorial Hospital, Hillcrest and Sunset Memorial Parks. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. She was a member of the Monday senior bowling league at White Oaks until the age of 92 when she decided she was too old. She was a past member of the Democratic Women's Club and Christian Women's Group.
June is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Karen and Norman Beavers, of Tyler, Texas, Jill Leyh, of Cumberland, Debra and Ed Goss, of Fort Ashby, W.Va. and Deann and Bill Hudson, of LaVale. She leaves behind four grandchildren, Steven Leyh and Jonathan Leyh, both of Cumberland and Betsy Goss Leavitt and Matthew Goss, both of Fort Ashby, W.Va.; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa Leavitt, of Fort Ashby W.Va., Layla Goss, of Short Gap, W.Va., and Breyden Alt of LaVale; her brother-in-law and his wife, Wallace and Betty Ullery; sisters-in-law, Helen Ruth Eror, all of Cumberland and Kathryn (Katie) Abe, of Wiley Ford, W.Va.; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.
Family and friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave. (www.ScarpelliFH.com) on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, from 2 to 6 p.m.
A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Park on Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Tormod Svensson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church; Western Maryland Food Bank, PO Box 243, Cumberland, MD 21502 or Union Rescue Mission, 16 Queen City Pavement, Cumberland, MD 21502.


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Why I Purchased this CaseI have owned my iPod touch 4th generation for over a year now, and no major damage had been done until last Sunday, January 8th, when I dropped it on its face onto a hard floor. I picked it up horrified as I saw the cracks in the screen and on the glass where the home button was. The whole iPod still worked perfectly, but no longer looks perfect. To prevent further damage to the front of my iPod, I decided to get a case that covers up the face of it. I remembered Overstock.com, which is almost exactly what it sounds like: a site where companies send their products when they have ordered too much of them and not sold enough, in other words "overstocked". I found a case that fit my needs, looked great, and was a great price. Keep reading for the review!
The ReviewWhen I first opened the case, the leather case came in an unbranded package, wrapped in plastic, and foam was where the iPod is now. The leather had a funny smell, similar to the "new car smell". I have had it for about two days now, and the smell is gone. The leather feels like quality material, though I will have to do more research to see if it's real leather.
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US Marine commandos have stormed a pirate-held cargo ship off the Somalia coast, reclaiming control and taking nine prisoners without firing a shot in the first such boarding raid by the international anti-piracy flotilla, US Navy officials said.
The mission - using small craft to reach the deck of German-owned vessel as the crew huddled in a safe room below - ranks among the most dramatic high seas confrontations with pirates by the task force created to protect shipping lanes off lawless Somalia.
The crew managed to kill the engines before taking refuge in an panic room-style chamber, leaving the ship adrift and the pirates so frustrated they started damaging equipment after hijacking the vessel Wednesday, Navy officials and the ship's operator say.
Do the US Marines have Commandos??????
They were probably Seals!
Try these.
Not SEAL's.
More like; Blue Collar 6, Force Recon,15th Marine Exped Unit, USMC.
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It is interesting that despite the diet of violence that the Somalis are brought up on when it comes to it they do not seem interested in fighting for the ship at all. I dont know when this operation took place ( daylight or not ) but the Taipan op where they fast roped onto the forward containers was in broad daylight and involved an exposed walk down the main deck ....ultimate cqb lane. I suppose if they know that even if caught they are likley to be given safe passage home there is little to fight for.
On a light hearted side the bar and club where I work as a DS are having a pirate night shortly anybody available to nip this pirate thing in the bud right now ????
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Fantastic! Food Quality: 10; Atmosphere: 10; Service: 9We went to the new Brazilian Steakhouse on Thursday evening. Greeted by a friendly and courteous hostess, we were impressed with the atmosphere. There is an air of familiarity of the former Amerigo with the fireplace and blue pearl granite bar; however, what is striking is the eleveated dining room floor is gone and the centerpiece of the restaurant is the gourmet salad bar. The salad selections are unique, fresh, and abundant. After enjoying an excellent salad, we were greeted by a never ending supply and selection of unparalleled meats by the passadores or gauchos. The spears were filled with beef (filet and sirloin), pork (picanha and sausage); chicken, and lamb chops. The flavor and quality were superior. The owner, Vilmar Zenzen, is integrally involved in the operations and both greeted us and check on our meal. He explained that his purveyor is Buckhead Beef Company. The quality of the meat that Buckhead Beef provides is perhaps the best in the industry. Also, I learned that Mr. Zenzen is Brazilian by birth and lived in the United States for the last 14 years operating Churrascarias.
The price is reasonable, $29.00 considering the quality and quantity of the food and dining experience. The same experience in Atlanta would cost you almost double. For those that are meat eaters like my wife, there is plenty of salada and vegetables available for a more modest price. Also, the wine list is excellent and pricing ranges from low $20.00 to $40.00. Again, reasonable. Please be patient with the service. The restaurant has only been opened for a few days. Whatever transgressions the staff might make, is overcome with friendliness and eagerness to learn.
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I was circumcised when I was about two, about 40 years ago, for reasons then seen as medical. I know this now to have been a very drastic solution and something that could have been avoided.
I write about this to inform and warn people of this surgical procedure.
There is no blame in my heart just a need to inform people.
What this does to a boy, to a man is almost incalculable.
This seriously affects ones life on all levels physically and emotionally.
I feel like I've been living an inverted life, someone elses. We are told it's better than uncut, I had to convince myself of that because the loss was so great. As a child I remember being absolutely horrified at what had been done, I wore a mask (over my persona) to cover what had happened ever since.
It made me feel exposed and always on edge and after a while keratinisation occurs which forms on the exposed gland, the same stuff of nails and hair. So after exposure one then becomes slowly desensitised yet the rub of clothing and the cold still affects ones number one.
And then there's sex. Never could figure out what was wrong, now I know. The gland looses it's moist sensitive protected state and becomes a dried out, insensitive stump. The foreskin holds some of the riches and most densely packed nerve ending s in the body, it's cut off. You should see what's done to new born infants without anesthetic, it's truly barbaric.
You get the idea there are many other bad points to it, probably the worse being psychological. It's not for me to go into detail here but just to let people know to do their own research.
The silver lining in all of this is the process can be somewhat reversed by restoration. This is a long process of several years though the results are worth it and are truly life changing. Sensitivity can be regained amongst other things and although it will never be quite the same this is some reprieve.
I don't blame my Mum and Dad, they did what they thought best and they were always loving, I love you Mum and Dad.
Please Mums and Dad's don't do this for any reason there are other options, please do your research and if you have been cut don't despair, again do your research and look into restoration.
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This is the second edition of Fine Wood Artists, featuring new designs by select, premiere contemporary craftsmen and women.
Turned vessels, studio furniture, jewelry, sculpture and more, all made out of wood are showcased in this volume in full color.
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She attended college in New York's Finger Lakes region on a full scholarship, learning computer animation, sculpture techniques, painting, and writing. She earned a degree in Sculpture.
In 1993 she moved to Seattle where she learned web design and worked as the webmaster and artist liaison for a woodworking cooperative. Today she shows her sculptures and paintings at regional galleries, sells her artwork to clients around the world, and lives with an assortment of adopted animals. Ironically, she does not own any rabbits.
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Inline skating for recreation, socializing and fun includes many activities for skaters of all ages and skating levels. It is the most popular form of inline skating and is perfect for just about everyone, including skaters from other disciplines. Recreational skating can be as simple as a roll around the block or a ride down a local bike trail.
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Recreational inline skating can be done alone or as part of a group or family activity. These activities can be family oriented, adult groups, teen or tween specific or even designed for younger kids or tiny tots. If you need someone to skate with, some of the best places to meet other skaters or skate families include online message boards, Internet chat rooms for athletes, roller skating clubs, weekly group skating events and organized skating and travel tours. And any of these activities make a great date, when your entertainment budget is low and the weather is great. There are short and long skating trails, street skating routes, roller skating rinks, skating centers, skate parks, and city, state, and national park trails for inline skating activities all over the world. You are never very far away from recreational skating or recreational skaters, and your skating activity can be as big or small as you want it to be.
Recreational Inline Skates and Gear
Recreational inline skates are usually less expensive than their sport-specific counterparts and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Most skaters start with a bargain or used skate and upgrade as their skating skills develop. Although many very active recreational and fitness skaters choose higher quality skates intended for a specific discipline to get a better fit, more control or more speed than the recreational models may offer. Shopping for skates intended for occasional fun only will not need many fancy options.
One thing that is always important for any level of recreational skating is a good set of safety gear. A complete set of protective gear will include four important things - a helmet, a knee pad set, an elbow pad set and wrist protectors or guards. Some skaters use supplemental safety gear and wear sturdy skate wear for extra protection when trying new moves.
If you think you might enjoy a roll around a city path, a tour on a country road near or far or even entering a fun race at a festival once in a while, recreational skating is good choice. As soon as you find suitable inline skates, master your basics and can glide and stop, there will be an activity in this category that is just right for you.
The kind of skating that interests you will determine the type of training, skates and gear you will need. Take a good look at many of the inline skating roller sports options:
- Recreational inline skating includes a variety of activities that are suitable for skaters of all ages and many skating levels.
- Inline fitness skating is more goal-oriented skating to achieve medical, mental or physical benefits.
- Street and road skating are organized group events on public thoroughfares and smooth paved roads.
- Speed skating and inline racing are recognized as competitive disciplines around the world.
- Marathon skating events are taking place on every continent.
- Freestyle slalom skating lets you dance and spin around cones.
- Dryland skating or inline figure skating is very similar to ice figure skating.
- Inline hockey skating is a popular year-round sport at amateur, scholastic, and professional levels.
- Inline roller soccer is a unique version of regular soccer.
- Roller cricket athletes play all batting, bowling and fielding positions on roller skates.
- Roll ball is becoming a popular school sport.
- Inline basketball is an easy roller sport to develop.
- Aggressive and stunt skating includes jumps, grinds, slides and flips.
- Urban inline skating is a great activity for young or young-at-heart thrill-seekers.
- Skate cross is an aggressive ramp and obstacle course race on inline or quad skates.
- Off road and all terrain skating combines mountain biking and skiing with inline skating.
- Nordic inline skating is also called cross-skating or Nordic blading.
- Kite skating is an extreme inline-based roller sport.
- Wind skating or skate sailing is a wind powered inline sport.
- Downhill racing is similar to the Alpine downhill ski racing.
You can also get a quick overview of many inline skating sports. If you are not sure that your interests will be dedicated to any one of these specific skating styles, start by building a good foundation in recreational or fitness activities and training. Good basic skills will take you in any direction that you want to roll. If you do not find an inline roller sport that is just right for you, then take a look at the quad skating sports opportunities.


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Malcolm McDowell received the 2,465th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, honoring a career that began in 1967 and has included memorable roles in A Clockwork Orange, O Lucky Man!, Time After Time and Star Trek: Generations.
Joining McDowell in speaking at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in front of the restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard were Gary Oldman, with whom McDowell appeared in the 2010 post-apocalyptic action film The Book of Eli; Rob Zombie, who directed McDowell in the 2007 remake of the slasher film Halloween and its 2009 sequel Halloween II; Mike Kaplan, who directed McDowell's documentary tribute to the late director Lindsay Anderson Never Apologize; and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, McDowell's castmate in the TNT comedic legal drama Franklin & Bash.
The star ceremony coincides with American Cinematheque's tribute to McDowell, which includes his fielding questions at Friday's screening of A Clockwork Orange and Time After Time at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and Sunday at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica for a screening of O Lucky Man!
Born June 13, 1943, in Leeds, England, McDowell studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Art. His first film role in the 1967 drama Poor Cow was cut out.
Anderson cast McDowell as rebellious student Mick Travis in the starring role in If.... which was released in 1968. Anderson also directed McDowell in the 1973 satirical drama O Lucky Man! which McDowell co-wrote, and the 1982 black comedy Britannia Hospital.
McDowell's work in If.... led director Stanley Kubrick to cast him in the starring role as a young hoodlum brainwashed by a dystopian British government of the near future in A Clockwork Orange.
McDowell's other memorable roles include a time-travelling H.G. Wells in "Time After Time" and the title role in "Caligula," both released in 1979, and Dr. Tolian Soran in "Star Trek Generations," released in 1994.
McDowell made a brief appearance in this year's best picture Oscar winner "The Artist."
On television, McDowell starred in the short-lived 1998-99 remake of Fantasy Island, and had recurring roles in Entourage and Heroes.
McDowell will portray the serial killing con man Roy Fontaine in Monster Butler, set to be released next year.
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iOS 4.3 has a little surprise in store for Apple TV sports fans -- integration of MLB baseball and NBA basketball. Sports has been one of the last strongholds of traditional broadcast, cable, and satellite. No longer.
Here's the MLB news:
Enjoy select Spring Training games and a full slate of regular season games on Apple TV. Regular Season features include:
- HD Quality (where available)
- LIVE and archived games
- Home and away broadcasts*
- Quick navigation to run scoring plays or a particular at bat
On your Apple TV, sign in with the username and password associated with your MLB.TV subscription.
NBA hasn't released any details yet but if you have league pass you should be good to go. The integration looks similar to Netflix -- it's built right in. Anyone trying it out yet?
[MLB, thanks everyone!]
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Very nice additions. I was amazed when it restarted and it listed some new features. I thought all we were going to get was improved Airplay. Sucks that you have to have a subscription to watch the live games. But it's cool that you can watch live scores, view highlights in HD, and read news. Also loving the fact that I don't have to sync my videos to itunes before I watch them on my ATV2, they just stream from my iPhone perfectly.
I give this update an A- ...always room for improvement
Nice addition of MLB.tv but in general you can not use it as a replacement for cable if what you want to watch is your local team since all live games will be blacked out if you are in the broadcast area of the team. So for me I could never watch a live game involving my local team. I could watch other teams, but that is less appealing. Also if you pay the $119.99 for the premium MLB.tv account do you still have to pay for the iPhone AND iPad apps to get that access on those devices? Seems like those apps should be free and then pay for premium services like live video. Just my 2 cents.
wonder if it's possible to change your location via jailbreak and some CLI ninja-ness? so the local blackouts wouldn't apply?
Once MLB removes the blackout restrictions this will be both be a viable solution to paying cable fees and the ridiculous contracts teams like the Yankees, Mets and Rangers have with their broadcast partners. I just hope that this is done during the next bargaining session as is rumored. Probably too good to be true since those with large contracts or ownership of a network will never go for it.
Apple striped power away from the record labels, and now they're finding a new way to attack the networks, cable co's & satellite co's.
Can't wait until this comes to the NFL. It's just a matter of time.
Agreed. If Apple can get the NFL and the NCAA on board, they will sell a metric ton of AppleTV devices.
I can hear cable companies beginning to weep a little on the inside.
^ This!
I'm a montrealer and rabid Habs' fan : is there a similar deal in the works for the NHL?
Please let it be so. If not, where is the petition?!
(Bettman is my sole worry in regards to that hope/dream/fantasy...)
This would be GREAT for MLB fans... if it wasn't for MLB's archaic local blackout rules.
Essentially, MLB.TV is useless if you live in the "home territory" for your favorite team, and sometimes the "home territory" may be a long way from the home team itself. I have no doubt MLB would sell exponentially more subscriptions if they made these rules less restrictive. I would be first in line.
As an example of how ridiculous these rules are, Las Vegas, NV is claimed as "home territory" by at least the A's, Giants, Dodgers, Angels, Diamondbacks, and Padres. All of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma are claimed by both the Rangers and Astros. This is all despite the fact that only the games of one of those teams is show on cable TV in those local markets, meaning that you're out of luck if you're a fan of one of the other teams.
Until MLB changes its blackout rules, MLB.TV will be terribly underpowered.
Totally agree about Las Vegas ... Come on ... how in the heck are the Oakland A's a home market for LV? It's about a 9 hour drive from the Bay to Las Vegas.
I think it has more to do with the casinos wanting to get people into the sports books more than anything.
Try getting a ghost ip from strongvpn. For avfew $ u can get an ip from another city and MLB will think u are out oh home territory.
I want to watch Yankees but can't.
Hate cable companies!
I watch the Yanks with MLB package every season in Chicago!
yah....would be nice...if it was worth it.
no i'd love to pay a few hundred a year to only watch OTHER teams play. the blackout rules are RIDICULOUS.
i would pay my home team $300 directly per year to simply stream all of my teams games online. i don't even care to get content from other teams.
You actually could do this on PS3 as of last year, so this is a great addition! Give me NFL Sunday Ticket now! Come on Steve...you can do it...
As for blackouts, it's no different than MLB Extra Innings on cable and Direct TV. This is actually cheaper, all games are in HD and you can watch the home or away telecast...
Anyone know if these updates are live/work in Canada? NBA would finally convince me to get an Apple TV...
Now this is something cool, more stuff like this please.
Wow...No love for the Soccer fans. Would love to be able to watch games on the TV. Right now ESPN3 is my only option.
It would be nice if they had added ESPN3 as well. Maybe they could do a full sports package for like $150 a year or something. Because $100ish for each sport you want to watch is kinda steep. I wouldn't mind having NFL, MLB, and NBA on ATV2 but I'm not gonna drop $100/each (just assuming NFL will be $100 if it comes)
Yeah, they have this already on Samsung Blue Ray Players, Playstation 3 and Roku among others so it's not earthshattering but pretty cool. I was looking for a reason to get Apple TV for my bedroom television and this may be it since I already have the MLB.TV subscription. Although I guess I could just as easy hook my ipad up to my TV and do it that way instead of spending another $99. As for the NFL DirecTV has an exclusive on that (including online distribution) through 2014 however they trying to get this out to non-dish owners starting in 2012. Perhaps Apple could partner up with DirecTV and provide the portal to distribute this for DirecTv's non dish customers?
Not all Samsung Blu-Ray players have this. We have two and neither get MLB.TV. I almost pulled the trigger on buying a new one, so I'm glad I didn't.
Yep. Cable and satellite companies still win as long as local blackouts are still in place. If Apple really wants to take down cable, something will have to be done about that. I only have cable for local sports.
If you can get NBA games without blackout I would cancel cable tomorrow, that's the only reason I am keeping cable right now. But it seems like something you should be able to hack. Either way, GREAT NEWS!
I have an NBA league pass and live in the UK. It works great on the internet but I cannot get it woring or visible as a selection on the new AppleTV today.
I can see MLB.TV but not NBA - what am I doing wrong?
Hey peter, i'm in Australia and have experienced the same thing, i updated, restarted, and yes i have the MLB app under internet, but no NBA app, anyone else know how to fix this problem outside the US?
Also having the same issue in Australia at Peter and David. That is, took the Apple TV update, can now see MLB as an option but no NBA as I expected. Please help b/c everything I read suggests it should be there. I've also not had a league pass subscription before b/c didn't want to watch on my smallish computer screen, but now interested. The subscription should decrease in price as the season advances. Does that happen?
Same issue here! Desperately trying to figure out how to get NBA LP on my new apple tv. But icon does not appear... I'm in Switzerland, seems like everyone outside of the US has this issue.
ok i am in ny and the last frontier for cable companies is sports. you can basically get anything you want streamed except sports and you cant get the yankees but they are close. actually you can get the yankees. follow me here. the iphone app is 15 dollars. all you have to do is jailbreak get fake my location and bammm suddenly im in las vegas watching the yankees (with better announcers i must say). then airplay it to your tv. my only question is what happens when the playoffs start
I am a HUGE baseball fan! Anyone know how I can get this to work on the first generation Apple TV? Is it possible?
I'd put the original Apple TV up on eBay now, dude. It's been left behind in the hobby market.... The new ones are only $99 anyway and the original ones are selling for that much to hobbyists.
I thought about that but my big screen is a little old school. It does not have a HDMI port. Can I still connect the latest Apple TV?
Nice addition but not much use in Australia, I wish we could get Netflix
More importantly, does 4.3 kill your jailbreak? And if I do upgrade it is possible to remove the usless NBA/MLB crapware?
Do I need to restart AppleTV to get this feature up and running, or does update 4.3 to my iPhone do it for me? Please help me out, cant wait to get this going....this is my first update for my new AppleTV so forgive them lack of knowledge
Still haven't had my question answered does anyone know if the NBA app is available on Apple TV (2nd Gen) in Australia? I restored, updated to 4.3 but still no NBA feature just the MLB one, I live in Oz wtf do I want baseball for?
I agree David. I want NBA, not interested in MLB in Australia. Anyway, rang Apple support who were helpful but answer is unfortunately that NBA app isn't supported on Apple TV in Australia. Only in the US. It would help if much of the communication on NBA being on apple TV noted that it is only available in the US. One day Aust will catch up I hope...
I live in Australia... Who cares about baseball in Australia????? I don't!! Why don't apple put something good on appletv. We have a very limited selection. No Netflix, nothing. Just over priced itunes rubbish.
Baseball, what a joke...
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Will 2012 see more strong men of Africa leave office?
By Isaac Esipisu
There are many reasons for being angry with Africa 's strong men, whose autocratic ways have thrust some African countries back into the eye of the storm and threatened to undo the democratic gains in other parts of the continent of the past decades.
For those who made ultimate political capital from opposing strongman rule in their respective countries, it is a chilling commentary of African politics that several leaders now seek to cement their places and refusing to retire and watch the upcoming elections from the sidelines, or refusing to hand over power after losing presidential elections.
In 2012 one of the longest strong men of Africa, President Abdoulaye Wade's country Senegal is holding its presidential elections together with other countries like Sierra Leon, Mali, Mauritania, Malagasy, and will be shortly followed by Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Yoweri Museveni and Paul Biya of Cameroon , who are among the longest-ruling leaders of the Africa , won their respective presidential elections and continue to have a stronghold on their respective countries, albeit with charges raised of serious election malpractice. Eduardo Dos Santos of Angola, Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo Republic and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe will in one or two years face the electorate in an effort to further cement their authoritarian leadership.
Who among the seven longest serving African leaders will be deposed next?
By Isaac Esipisu
Several African leaders watching news of the death of Africa 's longest serving leader are wondering who among them is next and how they will leave office.
Three of the ten longest serving leaders have fallen this year – Ben Ali of Tunisia ruled for 23 years, Hosni Mubarak of Egypt ruled for 30 years and the longest, the Brother Leader of Libya ruled for 42 years – all gone in the last six months.
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Although Zimbabwe got all the headlines, the official theme of the African Union summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh was water.
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A DERBY victory over New Earswick maintained York Indoor Bowls Club's unbeaten start to the North Eastern League campaign, writes Ian Clough.
York's ladies ran out 91-65 winners in the local skirmish, picking up eight points.
At Thanet Road, Joyce Gee's team got off to a flier and led 19-0 after only six ends before Marjorie Watson's team got on the board with a single then a three.
By the 12th end, the score was 27-5 and, although the visitors did well to stop the rot by winning the next five ends, Gee's side took the last four to seal the game 33-14.
Margaret Moss made a good start and led 4-1 after three ends but, by the tenth, Pat Bracken's team had come back to lead 11-6.
Two winning ends reduced the arrears to two shots before the home side took a nine-shot lead at 18-9.
Moss' team too pulled back to go into the last end only four shots behind, but a four gave the home side a 22-14 victory.
At New Earswick, Audrey Imeson's team had the edge in a tight game which saw singles scored on 11 of the first ten ends. They led 11-4.
Barbara Dawson's team got back into the game with a two then a three but then the home side pulled away again and went on to win 23-11.
Irene Paylor's rink did well as they came from 8-6 down to lead 20-8 before Annette Prosser's side won five of the next six to make the score 22-14 going into the last end.
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Parents Television Council Denounces CBS' 'Dexter' Plan
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Conservative watchdog group Parents Television Council issued a dispatch denouncing CBS Corp.'s tentative plan to air Showtime content such as "Dexter" on CBS during the writers strike.
"CBS' plan is purely based on corporate greed, not what's good for families or in the public interest," said PTC President Tim Winter. "These Showtime programs contain some of the most explicit content on television, period. Yet CBS has no qualms about putting shows that make heroes of serial killers and revel in sick, graphic violence or those that condone drug use and glorify drug dealers in front of millions of children and families on broadcast television. Despite that CBS and Viacom are now 'separate,' CBS is funneling in super-raunchy Viacom-owned premium cable content onto the CBS broadcast network. … It is also another powerful example of why the rules concerning media consolidation must not be loosened."
[Note: Showtime is actually a wholly owned subsidy of CBS Corp., not Viacom. The PTC caught its error and sent a corrected release.]
CBS President and CEO Les Moonves mentioned the plan at the UBS Global Media & Communications Conference in New York on Tuesday. He noted that Showtime's serial killer drama "Dexter" was considered a likely contender to lead the charge because the show fits CBS' crime-drama brand (except, of course, that CBS' crime protagonists tend to arrest murderers rather than dismember them).
"Dexter" is winning raves and breaking Showtime ratings records for its current second season. Though the crime drama has pitch-black humor and is sporadically gory in a "'CSI'-gone-wild" kind of way, it likely has never been described as "super-raunchy."
"The programming will be edited to meet all network television broadcast standards, similar to the way theatrical movies have been edited for broadcast for many years," said a CBS representative when told of the PTC statement.
Continues the PTC: "If CBS goes through with this plan, the PTC will certainly contact every sponsor of the programs."
Thing is, in a sense CBS has already gone through with this plan. Last year the broadcast network aired the pilot for Showtime's "Brotherhood."


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Human trafficking, led by its two most prevalent forms, sex trafficking and forced labor, rely on the United States interstate highway system to remain mobile, often one step ahead of law enforcement. This can include moving indentured laborers from one form to another, or it can mean transporting young victims pressed into prostitution from one cheap motel to another.
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So in Delaware, that collaboration has become centered on a small nongovernmental organization that seeks to bring together all parties who have a stake in ending the scourge. That entity is known as End Trafficking Delaware and the website is here.
It's not just an organization dedicated to arresting the criminals who make their living on the backs of trafficking victims. Instead, End Trafficking Delaware seeks to build community awareness as well. It's shocking to many citizens just how prevalent sex trafficking and forced labor and become in our communities. Even our small towns have become overrun by pimps, drug dealers, and opportunistic criminal entrepreneurs who would deal in human flesh.
The battle is clearly on. If you can become involved in the fight against trafficking, please visit the website and use the contact form to let them know how you can help. It's never too late to build awareness, nor is it too late to play a role in advocating for better training within the agencies who are charged with protecting our friends and family from the societal cancer.
You might also visit some of the websites listed below. These are other organizations who play a pivotal role in defeating human trafficking. There's also some great education at these websites, resources with videos etc. so that you might explain the risks to your own family. Our children must be made aware of the dangers that exist. There's no way to protect them from these evil forces, but putting them on guard against the diabolical methods used by these criminals to ensnare minors may save their lives.


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Written by Jennifer Denby & Produced by Nicholas Davies
From its initial stages as an inspection and subsea services provider, SARKU ENGINEERING SERVICES has expanded and diversified over the years into services that include offshore topside maintenance, hook-up, commissioning, fabrication and construction; creating a well-rounded and extensive offering. Although headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, SARKU operates from Miri, a city on the island of Borneo, Malaysia, and has additional offices in Kemaman and Labuan with associate contacts in various parts of Asia. Currently, as the subsidiary of SAPURACREST PETROLEUM BERHAD, a listed Malaysian company on the main board, SARKU has further expanded its capabilities to complement SAPURACREST'S already existing oil and gas businesses.
"When we began in 1973, we were one of Malaysia's first companies in this line of work to be 141fully owned by Malaysian locals, and among the first to have our own engineering-work barges and workboats. Since then, we have built a consistent track-record for innovation, integrity and initiative, and constantly strive for ever-increasing standards of excellence," says Dr Zain Azri Mohd Razali, General Manager.
SARKU, like all the other subsidiaries of SAPURACREST, has been philosophical on four core goals and objectives. "Firstly, we set out to promote safety and safety awareness within and outside the office environment. We also strived to create flawless operations, making sure everything ran smoothly and the investors had good work. It was also equally important to effectively utilise resources," Khoo Hong Kng, Executive Director explains. "We wanted people to be well-trained and to strengthen their abilities, helping them reach their full potential; this is something SARKU is continuously promoting."
Over the past years, SARKU has been doing well and in the last two years, even better. This is down to people working more efficiently, and the firm's various capabilities and vast experience in vessel charters, underwater expertise and project management, leading it to secure several major contracts within Malaysia. "To give you some magnitude of that, last year we reached a high of over MYR 500 million (US$ 143 million) turnover, so there's some definite progression as to how we actually manage the company," Khoo says.
Currently, the firm owns/operates nine vessels, four of which are accommodation work barges, with the remaining five being a mixture of self propelled accommodation, multipurpose and diving support vessels. With its own assets, construction/diving/project management teams and diving equipment, SARKU ensures safe work execution, complete solutions, fast mobilisation and minimum interruptions.
As mentioned earlier, SARKU operates under SAPURACREST PETROLEUM, an integrated technology and services provider to the oil and gas industry with wide ranging competencies, from exploration to retail. In turn, SAPURACREST PETROLEUM, and therefore SARKU, operates under the SAPURA GROUP.
The SAPURA GROUP is a Malaysian-owned technology-based organisation. Since its inception, the group has developed across numerous business areas, namely secured communications, oil and gas, industrial and automotive, knowledge and education and premium automotive retail. The group's listed entities, aside from SAPURACREST PETROLEUM, are SAPURA INDUSTRIAL and SAPURA RESOURCES. And it is through this relationship with SAPURA that "SARKU is heavily involved in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry and has over 500 full-time personnel who provide the widest possible range of experience, skills and training in integrated services all over Asia".
The SAPURA GROUP has 30 years of experience and a "pioneering fortitude", creating a wealth of knowledge which it endeavours to share with partners such as SARKU and its other subsidiaries. "We want to continue to support our subsidiaries in terms of access and expand with them worldwide. They actually have a better network across the world, so we want to utilise this geographical reach, basing our business elsewhere," says Razali.
SARKU takes pride in its ability to offer engineering and construction solutions, encompassing the highest standards of safety, quality and on-time delivery. "The company's number one focus is safety; it is our main priority and we continually ensure safe operations and look to avoid accidents. Our previous record for safety was 14 million manhours accident free, over a span of five years. Currently, we are above 1.4 million manhours accident free for the past several months; safety is something that we will not compromise on.
"The next area that we focus on is our people. So the philosophy here is that the employees are the strength of the company and, therefore, we need to compensate them accordingly to ensure high morale, motivation and job satisfaction. So we promote, train and provide opportunities to take on more responsibility to boost their capabilities. In turn, we are seeing that in the past few years this strategy is contributing effectively to the company's goals and objectives.
"And finally, we work to address the specific needs of our clients. We provide specialised services that include project management, project material procurement and work-packing. Our wide range of available resources allows us to tailor and customise our project teams based on the clients' requirements."
Working around these key commitments, SARKU has established a reputation for timely work completion and having an excellent safety record. The needs of its customers and employees take priority at all times, and total customer satisfaction appears to shine through the firm's objectives.
In speaking with Khoo Hong Kng and Dr Zain Azri Mohd Razali, it is clear that their direct approach to management is setting the pace for others to follow, and it is this pioneering spirit which drives the company forwards. "Our work is predominantly in Malaysia, but we've got contracts currently in India and Indonesia. The next step is basically to look into the Middle Eastern operations and to target this region within the next two years," says Razali of its future expansion plans. "We also have plans to re-establish ourselves in Australia, Vietnam and Thailand, so our span basically includes anywhere between Australia and the Middle East. We have additional plans to support the Gulf of Mexico, where we recently received enquiries", he adds.
The company also plans to enter new business areas, potentially in ship building. However, as Khoo explains, expansion into a field such as this requires huge investments, so it is still on the drawing board. "We're also planning to acquire more vessels in the next four years, which will hopefully replace some of our older vessels," Khoo adds.
With an excellent safety record and a determination to deliver unrivalled services, the firm will continue to grow and strengthen its position as a dependable services provider in a vital global industry. Backed by its parent company and the SAPURA GROUP'S determination to be ahead of the curve, SARKU looks set to continue implementing these impressive philosophies long into the future.


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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
— An anonymous $3,000 donation Wednesday helped to push the 2012 Community Christmas Tree campaign over the top thus ensuring a bright Christmas for more than 800 youngsters in our region who would otherwise go without.
Tuesday's contributions of $4,270 brings this year's total to date to $30,273. The campaign goal was $30,000. A donation Tuesday of $3,000 from a "anonymous" reader of the Daily Telegraph helped to put the campaign over the top.
Organizers of the Community Christmas Tree now anticipate serving more than 825 children next week.
"We are so appreciative of the continued generosity of our loyal readers," Daily Telegraph Editor and Community Christmas Tree Coordinator Samantha Perry said. "Thanks to the overwhelming kindness of so many near and far, we are confident that we will once again be able to ensure a merry Christmas for more than 800 children in our region."
Last year 755 children were served by the Community Christmas Tree. Perry said the increased number of children being helped this year is an indicator of the great need in the region.
The stage is now set for next week's Little Jimmie party. Sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph since 1917, the Little Jimmie program provides a gift bag filled with two toys — selected especially for each individual child — food, treats, a book, toboggan, a pair of gloves and other goodies.
This year's party will be Friday, Dec. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the city auditorium on Stadium Drive in Bluefield.
In anticipation of the big day, a team of volunteer shoppers will be purchasing hundreds of toys this week at the Bluefield Kmart, which will be distributed next week in the vintage red bags that have come to symbolize the Little Jimmie party over the decades.
Those who would still like to contribute to the Community Christmas Tree program can mail donations to: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, c/o Community Christmas Tree, P.O. Box 1599, Bluefield, WV, 24701; or drop them off at the Daily Telegraph office. Checks should be made payable to the Community Christmas Tree Fund.
Tuesday's contributions
Anonymous $20.00
Norma and Alan Jordan $50.00
In memory of Danny E. Browning, Wayne R Hager, William R. Hall, Johnny W. Rasnake and Ronald L. Scott by Vietnam Veterans of America Blue Gray chp. 628 $200.00
Ted E Curtis $50.00
In honor of Raylee Hays Stephens by Ernest Hays II and Beth Hays $100.00
In memory of my family Joyce Bower $50.00
In loving memory of James O Crigger by Priscilla and Lisa and Jeffery $30.00
In memory of Hugh and Olga Clapp $50.00
Tutu, Boo, and Booger by Mom $15.00
K.A. Kemmerer III $50.00
In memory of Stelio Corte and Joe Tracy Corte by their family $100.00
In remembrance of my daughter Cathy Wright Billings and Frazier & Ethel Gillespie $20.00
Anonymous $50.00
In memory of Helen & Edd Lambert Helen Lambert Freeman $50.00
In memory of Warren Miller and Luralice and Marvin Ratcliffe by Jim and Carolyn Ratcliffe $25.00
Butch & Rita Mattox $25.00
In memory of Diana Demopoulos $25.00
Roy & Dorothy Butler $25.00
In memory of my Dad, Paul Lightfoot by Mark Lightfoot $50.00
In memory of our Mommy Kimberly Lane. Merry Christmas, we love you, Katie & Cody Snow $25.00
In honor of our grandchildren, Alex, McKenzie and Davis Riffe $50.00
In memory of Lady P. and Harley by Bear $10.00
In memory of my Grandparents Jon Looney $50.00
Anonymous $3,000.00
Thomas & Elizabeth Richardson, MD $50.00
In memory of Jeannie Skeens $100.00
Today's total $4,270.00
Previous total $26,003.00
Todal-to-date $30,273.00


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As many of you are aware (especially if you have been following this column) not every dog who has been bred to be a guide dog will make it through the rigorous training program here at Southeastern Guide Dogs. They may have qualities that would better suit them to be a companion for a visually impaired child, a sentry for one of our veterans, possibly a seeker of explosives or -- just maybe -- they would excel as ambassadors for our mission.
Ambassador dogs are specially selected for their exceptional manners in public and their empathetic demeanor. They must be able to settle quickly into any situation and always put their best paw forward.
Ambassador dogs and their handlers are the face of Southeastern in the community, and log at least eight hours per month representing the organization at myriad local events and speaking to groups wanting to learn more about the program and services. Many of the handlers also join our Speaker's Bureau and are called upon to educate the general public on our mission and how others can get involved.
The Ambassador teams also visit nursing homes, hospitals, hospice homes and the like to bring that special, unconditional love carried on four paws. When the dogs arrive, the change in mood is palpable – everyone just brightens! Plus, research has shown that the mere act of petting a dog (or cat, for you cat lovers out there) can lower your blood pressure.
Our Ambassadors even act as sounding boards for kids. Some teams will visit schools or our Discovery Center in downtown Sarasota to participate in reading programs. The dogs lay quietly on the floor while children read out loud to them. And despite our dogs being highly intelligent, they won't correct any mistakes the child may make, thus bolstering their confidence and hopefully helping them to be lifelong readers.
So the next time you are looking for a guest speaker for your civic group or community meeting, why not invite along one of our Ambassador dog teams? You'll get some great information and some puppy love all at the same time!


text: The Doctor Phosphorus wiki last edited by Manhunter2070 on 05/10/13 03:55AM View full history OriginDr. Alex Sartorius was selected to work at a nuclear power plant. While working there, the nuclear core went unstable and his body was dumped with thousands of red hot radiated sand. His body transformed into living Phosphorous and turns to flame whenever he is in contact with air. He tried to kill the people who hired him to work at the plant, namely the city council. This lead to a series of clashes with Batman. He then vowed vengeance on Gotham City for turning him into a freak.CreationDr. Phosphorus was created by Detective Comics writer Steve Englehart in issue #469 dated May 1977.Major Story ArcsDeals with NeronDuring Underworld Unleashed, Neron offers him greater power than his current state, he agrees and gains much greater control over his power. He can now control his body's flames to the point that he can finally wear clothes again, although why his pants didn't burn before was not explained. Dr. Phosphorus then went on to fight bigger heroes than Batman, namely Starman. He was hired by the Mist to kill the original Starman: Ted Knight. He was defeated in his first battle with Knight, but Phosphorous fed him a dose of radiation giving him terminal cancer. During their third confrontation, Ted used his cosmic rod to destroy the pavement Phosphorous was standing on and drove him into the ground, possibly killing him.Return to Batman's Rogues galleryDr. Phosphorous did not die however, but was held at Cadmus Laboratories. One of the doctors explained his powers as being a result of his body's nervous system turning to gaseous forms and created facsimiles in his lungs and heart to create a near endless supply of energy. He then escaped from Cadmus laboratories and returned to Gotham in order to kill the people he believes made him work at the plant which caused his accident. Two of them were Doctor Bell and Rupert Thorne. He goes after Bell first, but Batman had already learned of his return (due to the destroyed Cadmus lab), they both fight and Dr. Bell is seriously injured. Phosphorous defeats Batman as a result of his powers being increased somehow. Later, Phosphorous confronts Thorne at a prison, but Batman arrives and the two fight but Batman defeats him by using bicarbonate soda (baking soda). Dr. Phosphorous is then returned to Arkham for further treatment.Dr. Phosphorous appeared in Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat. He captured Man-Bat and his wife. He was defeated by Man-Bat who submerged him in a river.New 52: Post-FlashpointDr. Phosphorus is set to appear in the Catwoman title.Alternate VersionsDr. Phosphorus appeared as a member of the Creature Commandos during the Flashpoint crossover.Other MediaBatman BeyondDoctor Phosphorus' appearance was used as inspiration for the character Derek Powers, who later becomes Blight. His skin is burned off due to the high levels of radiation his body emits and all that is left is the glowing, radioactive skeleton associated with Doctor Phosphorus.The BatmanAfter numerous defeats by Batman, Firefly (Garfield Lynns) asks his girlfriend, Dr. Jane Blazedale to help him steal a phosphorous isotope. She helps him steal it and Garfield uses it to upgrade his arsenal. However, an accident occurs and Garfield is transformed into Doctor Phosphorus. He becomes insane and whatever he touches burns. He was defeated by Batman when he uses Liquid Nitrogen on him. This version of Phosphorus resembles molten lava and burns orange flames.


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Retail store Target has announced it will match prices from several online sources this holiday season.
The company will match prices from Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRus.com, and BabiesRus.com. The move comes days after rivals Best Buy and Toys "R" Us said they would match prices of competitors such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Sears.
Retailers continue to change their sales tactics and competitive strategies to win consumers. Holiday sales are expected to increase 12% this year and reach $96 billion.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>


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FORT MILL — Last year, former Fort Mill High head basketball coach Bailey Jackson came back to the high school in a relatively quiet role serving as an assistant with the Clover High girls varsity basketball team.
But this year, he will be front and center.
Jackson, who coached at Fort Mill High from the 2003-2004 basketball season through the 2010-2011 season, will be on the opposite sideline Friday against Fort Mill as the head coach for Region III-AAAA foe Clover. This will be the first time he comes back to Fort Mill as the head coach of another school since he left at the end of the school year in 2011.
This will be the second time Clover has played Fort Mill since he took over at Clover.
I hope it turns out better than it did the first time, he said, referring to his teams 66-58 loss to Fort Mill at Clover earlier this month. Its a game we need to win. We need to play well.
Both Fort Mill and Clover are fighting to get into the state playoffs that start in February.
While at Fort Mill, Jackson posted a 128-76 record and led the Jackets to just their second state championship in basketball in the 2006-2007 season. Jackson, who won his 200th career game earlier this season, said he hadnt been thinking much about coming back to Fort Mill until questioned about it.
Jackson likens his return to Fort Mill as a head coach to having Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski bring a new team into Cameron Indoor Stadium.
It will be different, he said. Being on the other end of the crowd and the student section. It will be different being the 'bad guy.' Just knowing what we did to build interest in the program and build the student section into what it is today. Its a great atmosphere.
Taking the Fort Mill program over from his mentor and now Nation Ford head coach Brian Turner, Jackson had two tough years to start his time at Fort Mill. But his third through fifth years, his team went 66-15 and won the state title in that stretch.
We had some great kids and I loved them to death, he said. I dont have anything but fond memories of Fort Mill.
Jackson, who grew up in Clover and attended Clover High School, said he is learning a lot with this years team from those early days he had at Fort Mill.
I dont think about those first years at Fort Mill much, but I can relate to the first year here (Clover), Jackson said. I learned a lot that first year in Fort Mill. I have taken that and applied it here (Clover) and the kids are buying in 100 percent.


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The MBTA announced this week a new Framingham/Worcester line commuter rail schedule, boosting service on the entire line, including the addition of trains and stops in Framingham, Ashland and Natick.
The schedule will go into effect on March 10.
"Public transportation must be dependable, reliable and consistent for all commuters," said State Senator Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham. "I am thrilled that the new Framingham/Worcester line schedule now best reflects the needs of MetroWest commuters, our local businesses and our community."
Earlier proposed changes to the schedule eliminated important rush hour express train stops in Natick and Framingham, resulting in significant gaps in service during critical commuting times, said Spilka.
Spilka's office said it heard from many constituents who rely on the commuter rail for transportation to and from Boston and have chosen to live in these areas based on their close proximity to commuter rail stops.
In response to these concerns, Spilka worked closely with the MBTA to maintain the beneficial increases in service for Ashland and restore the cut express train stops in Framingham and Natick.
The new schedule includes morning and evening rush hour express trains include a stop in Framingham, and the evening rush hour commute includes an added stop in Natick.
The MBTA Worcester/Framingham commuter rail line is about 45 miles long.
"I would like to thank everyone for their patience," said MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott in a press release. "We're very excited about launching this new era in the continuing process of improving the Worcester/Framingham Commuter Rail Line."
The new schedule follows the completion of renovations at the Yawkey commuter rail station.
To view the new schedule, visit http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Upcoming_Schedules/Commuter_Rail/Worcester.


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From staff reports
The Union-Recorder
There may have been no reindeer arrival last week at the local Boys & Girls Club, but Christmas did come early for several local youth.
This time, however, Santa's helpers arrived in a shiny Toyota chock-full of toys and gifts much to the delight of both the children and staff.
Son and daughter in tow, Louie Herron stopped by the local after school program to deliver a donation of brand new recreational items for Christmas. The contribution of basketballs, games, canned goods and books was made possible through Louie Herron Toyota staff in conjunction with Pastor Bernard Small and the congregation of HuMax Fellowship Church.
Herron said he and Small coordinated the toy drive for the Boys & Girls Club and employees at the dealership donated items.
Paul Bernard, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Baldwin and Jones Counties, said community contributions are always appreciated at the nonprofit and they help enhance the youths' experience in the afterschool program.
The local Boys & Girls program serves around 250 young people in Baldwin County and around 100 in Jones County. Open weekdays afterschool and from noon to 6 p.m. during the summer, the Boys & Girls Clubs provide tutoring and recreational activities for local youth.
Bernard said much of what the Boys & Girls Clubs provide would not be possible without community support.