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Chapter 1
The first thing i noticed about the varsity cross-country team was that the boys were way cuter than they were on junior varsity. And taller. And had deeper voices. And were way more interested in girls than the JV boys.
Unfortunately, I wasn't one of the girls earning all those attention.
Nope. I was sitting on the bottom bench metal bleachers stretching my hamstrings, watching the older girls laugh and flirt with the very cute older guys. We'd been having practice for almost six week already, and i still couldn't get the guys to look my way when the urge to flirt came across them.
Story of my life.
My name is Alexandra 'Alex' Sean and there are several things you should know about me.
First, i'm a sophomore at Mapleville High. Running is my life, and i made varsity this year. I'm so excited. Too bad i dont know anyone on the teamand i feel like i have the plague or something when im at practice. Why aren't the girls more friendly?
Second, i have three bestfriends named Blue Waller, Allie Morrison and Frances Spinelli. Unfortunately, all three of them have boyfriends, leaving me the odd one out. A major problem when it comes to Friday and Saturday nights, and makes the lack of bonding with the varsity girls even more of a problem. I miss my JV friends- not that I'd trade varsity for some Friday night plans.
Third, it's time for me to have a boyfriend. Unfortunately, I'm one of those girls that has tons of guy pals (mostly runners from my team-and that was last year on JV; the varsity boys haven't even noticed me as a buddy yet!) and no boy friends. Boys love me as a buddy, a pal, someone to push into a mud puddle on a rainy run, knowing they'll get it right back. i know more guys than any of my freinds, but I'm the only one going solo to the first school dance of the year-if I go. I mean, do i really want to go alone?
Fourth, the boy I have fallen madly in love with is Zach Fulton. he has this really dark hair that curls at the back of his neck the tiniest little bit. It's always a little messy-looking, and soooo cute! His eyes are a deep brown that make my stomach go all wiggly, and he has this truly gorgeous smile. He's the captain of the boys' team, and every other gilr on the squad is in love woth him, too. Which means I'm never going to be able to get his attention.
So, anyway, that's me. Nothing too exciting, huh? Just Alexa the loser.
"So, um, Lexa,. We need to talk." I looked up as Allie dropped to the bench next to me. She was wearing a cropped shirt and a black mini that looked awesome on her.
For a moment, I felt totally ugly next to her. I hated it when I let her do that to me. It wasn't like she did it on purpose. "What's up. Allie?"
"About Friday night..."
"I'm totally pumped!" Friday was going to be girls' night. It was down to only once a month since my friends all had boyfreinds, but they'd all agreed to forego their dudes for me this Friday., and I was psyched!We were going to the mall for dinner and shopping, then a late movie. "Were going to have the best time and i got this new shirt and--"
"We're going to have to bag on you."
My gut sank. "What? Why?"
"Well, I'm not going to see Tad all week, soI'll be totally missing him, and Blue got tickets to a play that Colin's been watching to see and Frances wants to go down to Harvard Square and hang out with Theo. You don't mind, do you?
I bit my lip and tried to ignore the tightening of my throat. "No, that's fine." Sure, I didn't mind sitting at home again while they were all out with the boyfreinds. So the four of us had been best friends since we could walk. Obviously that didn't matter once boys got into the picture. I sighed. This sucked.
"You sure you're not mad?"
"It's fine." I blinked harder. totally stupid to cry just because my friends didn't need me in their lives anymore.
"I knew you'd understand."
"Yeah, sure." I understand. Who needs to hang with their single friend when you could swap spit with a guy? If only I had some other life to fill in for them ditching me. Unfortunately, there was nada.
Allie elbowed me. ""So, now that we got that out of the way, I have to ask: Who's the guy in the red T-shirt? He's delish."
i didn't even need to look. I knew exactly who was wearing the red t-shirt today. "That's Zach Fulton. Team captain."
"Yum. If I wasn't already taken, I'd be following him back to the locker room."
Oh, so she needed two boyfriends to my none?
"Tell me about it." I switched legs and leaned forward.
"Aha. Do i detect a little interest from Alexa, Miss I Never Date Runners?"
"Just because I noticed he's cute doesn't mean i want to date him." I watched him flip the ponytail of a tall blonde. Valerie is a senior, the best runner on the girls' team and our captain. "Though for him, I might make an exception."
"I guess tha means Practice is going better?"
I sighed. My friends didin't love me, and I was ostracized at practice. Life was grand. "Not really. The team is like a really tight clique with no room for anyone else. The girls wont talk to me, and Zachdoesn't know I'm alive." With my friends all drooling over their boyfreinds, I was in dire need of some other people to hang out. Either that or I was going to become the biggest loser int he school. We're talking zero social life.
"Hey, Alexa!"
I turned around so fast I lost my balance and almost fell off the bench and onto my face. Valerie was smiling at me. "Great job inthe race on Sunday."
Oh, wow. "Thanks."
"Who was that?" Allie nudged me.
"Oh my god. She's the number-one girl onour team, and she's the captain. Do you realize she just spoke to me?"
Another girl named Marcie nodded at me as she walke donto the field. "Nice race, Lexa."
I managed to shutter out another thanks and i grabbed the bench to steady myself. "Oh myGod. Did you see that?"
"How'd you do inthe race?" Allie asked. "Must have been good."
"I scored second for our team. We wont he meet by to points." Was that it?Because I'd helped them win, I was in? It ws the first race I'd run well in this year. All the others I'd been too nervous, but last weekend, I'd been particularly cranky because my friends had all ditched me again., so I'd just gone out and run hard, not worrying about anything else. And it had worked.
Zach leaned over and whispered something to Valerie, and then nodded at me.
I clutched Allie's leg. "Zach noticed me!"
"I saw." She peeled my fingers off to her thigh.
"Why don't you get off this bench and go out there and stretch with the rest of the team? Find a spot next to Zach."
"I couldn't do that." My hand went to my hair to make sure my ponytail wasn't lumpy. "i tried to stretch with them the first day, and they'll got up and moved. It was so embarassing."
Valerie waved at me again. "Come down here, Alexa. Stretch with us."
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NLADA Extends Deadline for Annual Conference Award Nominations to Sept.5
The National Legal Aid and Defender Association has announced an extension to the deadline for Annual Conference Awards nominations. You now have until Friday, September 5 to submit your nomination form and tell NLADA who deserves to be recognized this year.
The NLADA Annual Conference Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding work within the legal community serving persons who cannot afford to pay for legal representation in either civil or criminal matters. NLADA members are invited to nominate their exceptional colleagues. Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
- The New Leaders in Advocacy Award honors the accomplishments of rising attorneys who exhibit extraordinary leadership early in their careers as civil legal aid or indigent defense advocates.
- The Reginald Heber Smith Award recognizes the dedicated services and outstanding achievements of a civil legal aid attorney or an indigent defense attorney while employed by an organization supporting such services.
- The Denison Ray Award, awarded biennially, honors an individual who has provided exceptional service to the legal aid community as a staff member, client board member or volunteer of a provider program.
- The Arthur von Briesen Award, given biennially, honors a private attorney who has made substantial volunteer contributions in support of the delivery of civil legal aid or indigent defense representation.
- The Mary Ellen Hamilton Award honors a legal services client or low-income community leader who, on a compensated or volunteer basis, has provided extraordinary service or support to the delivery of legal assistance to low-income people.
- The Emery A. Brownell Award gives national recognition to newspapers, magazines, online/digital publications, filmmakers, and television and radio stations that have informed the public about the crucial role played by civil legal aid or defender organizations in ensuring equal justice.
All completed awards nominations and submission materials must be received by Friday, September 5, 2014 via email (PDF format is preferable) to email@example.com or regular mail to:
Brian Peterkin-Vertansian
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
ABA to Honor 2014 Pro Bono Publico Award Recipients
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service will be honoring the recipients of the 2014 Pro Bono Publico Awards during the ABA Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 9, 2014.
Each year the Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service presents five awards to individual lawyers and institutions in the legal profession that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for the poor and disadvantaged.
The recipients of the 2014 Pro Bono Publico Awards are:
- Dechert LLP
- Judge Edward M. Ginsburg (Retired)
Senior Partners for Justice Newton, MA
- Alan Howard
Crowell & Moring, New York, NY
- Kermit F. Lowery
LexisNexis, Miamisburg, OH
- Norton Rose Fulbright
Houston, TX
More information on the award recipients is available on the ABA website.
Pro Bono Publico Awards Presentation will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2014, beginning at noon, at The Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, the site of the ABA Annual Conference.
The Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, will address attendees as the keynote speaker.
LASP Seeks Applicants for Employment Opportunity Legal Corps (EOLC) Fellow
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) has been approved to receive an Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps Employment Opportunity Legal Corps (EOLC) Fellowship and is currently accepting applications for the position. The attorney hired to fill this position at LASP will provide legal assistance to low-income individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties experiencing legal barriers to employment.
LASP provides free, high quality legal services to help low income, vulnerable people facing civil legal problems that impact their health, welfare, income, family stability or personal safety. LASP serves very vulnerable people living at or below 125% of the poverty level, those fleeing domestic abuse, and older adults with low/moderate incomes (usually below 200% of poverty guidelines).
One fellowship is available and the term of the fellowship will be one year, beginning on or about September 8 with renewal for an additional year upon approval. The fellow will work primarily out of the LASP Norristown office but the job will involve some travel to other offices and locations primarily within the four counties.
The services of the AmeriCorps EOLC Fellow will consist of:
- Providing direct representation to low-income individuals seeking to remove a legal barrier to employment, which may include expungement issues, drivers' license reinstatement, and occupational license issues.
- Engaging in outreach to and collaborating with organizations serving unemployed and underemployed individuals, including employment training centers and other employment service organizations.
- Assisting in developing and implementing systems to follow-up with clients to ascertain the impact of services on their ability to obtain employment.
- Other duties pertaining to AmeriCorps and Equal Justice Works program compliance.
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and have graduated from an Equal Justice Works member law school. Completions of NSOPR, state(s), and FBI Fingerprint, criminal background checks, as well as compliance with all CNCS Federal Regulations throughout the fellowship program, are required. Applicants should be able to communicate well orally and in writing, be adept at organization and negotiation, and be able to work together with others in a team. Knowledge of low-income issues, employment law, and experience with low-income individuals and families is preferred.
Compensation is in the range of the mid $40,000s, which includes: an AmeriCorps living allowance of $24,200 and other living expenses for housing, student loans, relocation, professional dues, life & disability insurance, and retirement plan expenses calculated on actual expenses incurred and documented by the fellow. Other fringe benefits are also provided including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, and life insurance.
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Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references by email to Liz Fritsch at email@example.com by August 8, 2014.
Applicants Sought for Employment Opportunity Legal Corps Fellowship
The Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity ("PLSE") is currently accepting applications for a new Employment Opportunity Legal Corps (EOLC) Fellowship, sponsored by the Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps. PLSE has been selected as a host site for the new Fellowship program which will work to remove legal barriers to employment for economically disadvantaged individuals across the nation. The EOLC Fellow will provide legal assistance to individuals with a legal barrier to employment such as an expungement-eligible criminal record, revocation/denial of an occupational license, or the loss of a driver's license.
PLSE is sponsoring one Fellow to work on expungement and employment-barrier issues in its Philadelphia office. PLSE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal aid organization that provides direct representation to low-income individuals seeking expungement of their criminal records in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
PLSE's mission is to work toward just outcomes for low income individuals who interact with the Pennsylvania criminal justice system and to create a more equitable social environment, including access to employment and social services for those with criminal records. PLSE works with law students at several area law schools, and identifies clients by conducting monthly community-based intake sessions in the communities most affected by criminal history record information. PLSE also brings strategic cases on behalf of job applicants whose rights under Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act ("CHRIA") may have been violated by potential employers.
PLSE's impact derives from its innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approach to addressing the needs of our clients while pressing for systemic change.
Based on Equal Justice Works/AmeriCorps guidelines, the term of service for the new Fellow will begin on or about September 2014. The Fellowship term is two years from the fellow's start date, pending renewal after the first year.
The Fellow's time will be split between direct representation of clients and other duties, with 80% of the Fellow's time being devoted to direct legal representation and 20% of the Fellow's time being reserved for following up with clients, gathering employment data, and building partnerships with job-skill, and job-seeking organizations. The Fellow will receive substantive training and will become an expert in the nexus of criminal and civil law.
The Fellow must be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and have graduated from an Equal Justice Works member law school. The Fellow will need excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Familiarity with social media platforms, data collection, and statistics a plus.
Knowledge of the collateral consequences of criminal records, criminal law, employment law, experience with low-income or economically disadvantaged individuals or families and knowledge of a second language is preferred. Position requires completion of NSOPR, state(s), and FBI Fingerprint, criminal background checks, as well as compliance with all CNCS Federal Regulations throughout the fellowship program. PLSE only considers past convictions to the extent that they would impede the essential function of the position and is not an automatic disqualifier.
More information on the position is available in the full positions announcement and more information on PLSE is available at the links below.
Applications should be submitted no later than August 15, 2014. To apply please e-mail resume, cover letter, writing sample (no longer than ten pages), and a list of references to:
Michael Bernard Lee, Executive Director
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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IAN and NCLR Launch New Immigration Mobile App
The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), in partnership with Pro Bono Net and Verizon, are pleased to announce the lunch of Immigo, a new mobile app designed to provide the most up-to-date information about changing immigration laws and policies. Launched at the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo in Los Angeles, this cutting-edge, comprehensive resource for anyone who works with immigrant communities is currently available for free for Apple devices and for Android smart phones and tablets.
"Day in and day out, our Affiliates and allies are working with individuals and families who have questions about immigration policy and reform. This is an easily accessible resource that provides access to the latest information, updates and resources for those assisting immigrants in this country," said Janet Murguia, President and CEO, NCLR. "Immigo will be a valuable tool not only for our NCLR Affiliates, but for all organizations working within the immigrant integration arena."
Immigo provides users with information about state and federal regulations and resources associated with immigration, as well as changes and updates to immigration law and policy. Additional features include a daily immigration news feed, national trainings calendar, and geolocation technology that allows users to find nearby, trusted providers of free or low-cost immigration legal services.
"Immigo is the first-ever mobile app designed to connect individuals working with immigrants to comprehensive trainings, resources and legal referrals," said Matthew Burnett, Director of the Immigration Advocates Network (IAN). "As the largest network of nonprofit and pro bono immigration advocates in the country, IAN is proud to partner with NCLR, Verizon and Pro Bono Net to ensure that advocates anywhere in the country have ready access to timely, relevant information about this complex and ever-changing area of law."
To download the app for Apple devices, visit http://bit.ly/1njYzsn or search for "Immigo" in the iTunes App Store. To download the app for Android devices, visit http://bit.ly/1twNVQl or search for "Immigo" in the Google Play Store. If you have questions or comments, please diret them by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
NLADA Seeks Nominations for Annual Conference Awards
The National Legal Aid and Defender Association is currently accepting nominations for its Annual Conference Awards which will be presented at the 2014 annual conference which is being held on November 12 -15, in Arlington, VA.
The NLADA Annual Conference Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding work within the legal community serving persons who cannot afford to pay for legal representation in either civil or criminal matters. NLADA members are invited to nominate their exceptional colleagues. Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
- The New Leaders in Advocacy Award honors the accomplishments of rising attorneys who exhibit extraordinary leadership early in their careers as civil legal aid or indigent defense advocates.
- The Reginald Heber Smith Award recognizes the dedicated services and outstanding achievements of a civil legal aid attorney or an indigent defense attorney while employed by an organization supporting such services.
- The Denison Ray Award, awarded biennially, honors an individual who has provided exceptional service to the legal aid community as a staff member, client board member or volunteer of a provider program.
- The Arthur von Briesen Award, given biennially, honors a private attorney who has made substantial volunteer contributions in support of the delivery of civil legal aid or indigent defense representation.
- The Mary Ellen Hamilton Award honors a legal services client or low-income community leader who, on a compensated or volunteer basis, has provided extraordinary service or support to the delivery of legal assistance to low-income people.
- The Emery A. Brownell Award gives national recognition to newspapers, magazines, online/digital publications, filmmakers, and television and radio stations that have informed the public about the crucial role played by civil legal aid or defender organizations in ensuring equal justice.
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All completed awards nominations and submission materials must be received by Friday, August 15, 2014 via email (PDF format is preferable) to email@example.com or regular mail to: Maria Soto, NLADA, 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006.
Pennsylvania Bar Association Video Offers Insights on Courtroom Interviews of Children in Custody Cases
A first-of-its-kind educational tool is now available to help Pennsylvania Family Court judges, lawyers and families reduce the anxiety caused by the courtroom interviews of children at the center of custody disputes.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section has produced a 73-minute video program, "Judicial Interview of the Child," that will be distributed statewide to family court judges and posted on YouTube. The video is being premiered to PBA Family Law Section members on Friday morning, July 11, during the section's summer conference in Cambridge, Maryland.
A video trailer that highlights the purpose of the program and includes partial interviews with some of the participating judges can be viewed here and found at this web address: http://youtu.be/Z7JaO_MTj9o. For a DVD of the full video program, contact PBA Communications Director Marcy Mallory at 1-800-932-0311, Ext. 2247, or PBA Communications Manager Jeff Gingerich at 1-800-932-0311, Ext. 2216.
"Given the enormous impact that courtroom interviews have on children, it is surprising that, to this point, there were no educational tools to guide all of the custody participants, including parents, lawyers and judges," said Dan Clifford, chair of the PBA Family Law Section, who spearheaded the project.
"Imagine the anxiety of a child who has to enter a courtroom, walk past his or her parents and face a judge that the child has never met before," said Clifford. "A major goal of the video program is to offer guidance to Family Court judges, often new to the bench, on how to put children at ease during courtroom interviews when important custody decisions are being made. It also demonstrates to parents what's in store for their children during these interviews."
The video includes two mock interviews between judges and child actors. There also are interviews with the following judges, who have more than 100 years of combined judicial experience, who represent the leadership of Pennsylvania's Family Courts and who are known for their skills in talking with children:
- Senior Judge John L. Braxton, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
- President Judge Thomas J. Doerr, Butler County Court of Common Pleas
- Judge Barry C. Dozor, Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
- Judge Kim D. Eaton, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
- Judge Holly J. Ford, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
- President Judge Thomas King Kistler, Centre County Court of Common Pleas
- Judge Katherine B.L. Platt, Chester County Court of Common Pleas
- Judge Kelly C. Wall, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
Carolyn Moran Zack, Chester County Court of Common Pleas' Family Masters Unit appears in the video to provide some of the legal criteria involved in the interviews of children.
Ann M. Funge of Philadelphia served as director and Clifford served as producer of the project.
Mailed along with the videos will be written support materials, including findings of a survey completed more than 150 judges across the state. Family Law Section member Christina M. DeMatteo of Blue Bell compiled and analyzed the survey results.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section focuses on the development and practical working of laws related to marriage, divorce, non-support and domestic relations, as well as laws related to adoption and to juvenile delinquency.
PLI Launches Free Pro Bono Open Interactive Course: Effective Communication with the Legal Services Client - Aug 4-8
The Practising Law Institute is launching its first Pro Bono Open Interactive Course, Effective Communication with the Legal Services Client, on August 4-8, 2014. The course will run for five days (varying between 10-45 minutes each day), from August 4-8, 2014. It is open to all, without cost, and blends traditional course materials with videos, discussion forums (to which you will be asked to contribute your observations) and other activities that can be viewed at any time of day or night.
The course will be held exclusively online from Monday through Friday. Participants are expected to participate each day but may attend each daily segment any time, day or night. This course will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals how to work effectively and cooperatively with their pro bono client.
PLI's Open Interactive Courses are designed to encourage collaboration and meaningful discussions between participants and the instructor.
The program shows how to create an environment in which you can educate and empower your clients — and achieve the best possible outcomes in pro bono cases.
You will learn:
- Techniques for getting to know your pro bono client
- Strategies for establishing a trusting and productive relationship
- Tips for effective communication with your client
- Strategies for helping your client make informed legal choices
Effective Communication with the Legal Services Client will be of particular interest to attorneys assisting pro bono clients through representation or in clinical settings, firm pro bono coordinators and partners, corporate law department pro bono managers, law clinic students and faculty, and public interest and non-profit organization attorneys and staff.
Newly Launched PA IOLTA Website Supports Pennsylvania's Attorneys and Civil Legal Aid
A website redesigned to better serve attorneys, financial institutions and others who support civil legal aid for the state's poorest individuals and families has been launched by the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Account, or IOLTA, Board.
Among other things, the new website (www.paiolta.org) highlights the "I Bank on Justice" Campaign — an initiative to recognize attorneys and firms that use a "Platinum Leader Bank," or one that pays a 1 percent premium yield on IOLTA accounts.
Revenue on IOLTA accounts has dropped by 75 percent since 2007 when interest rates fell with the economic downturn. Platinum Leader Banks — and the law firms that bank with them — make a significant difference in the amount of funds available for IOLTA's charitable purposes.
An attorney compliance section of the newly revamped website provides lawyers with instructions for opening an IOLTA account and applying for an exemption, and offers quick links to the rules and regulations governing those accounts. Attorneys may also browse the list of IOLTA grantees to find volunteer opportunities or donate to IOLTA's Pro Bono Initiative Fund, which supports local efforts to coordinate pro bono activities. Financial Institutions serving attorneys' IOLTA needs may quickly access interest rate certification forms and other bank resources.
The IOLTA board monitors more than 14,000 IOLTA accounts at more than 200 financial institutions approved by the Supreme Court to offer such accounts; processes more than 1,500 pro hac vice admission applications annually for out-of-state attorneys making appearances in Pennsylvania courts, and supports more than 35 legal aid providers, eight law school clinical programs and six local pro bono projects. The board also administers a loan repayment assistance program, which benefits attorneys employed by IOLTA-funded organizations.
The IOLTA board is a not-for-profit organization operating under the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that awards grants to legal services agencies, pro bono programs and law schools to support civil legal assistance for those without the financial means to retain counsel. Its sources of revenue include the collection of interest earned on IOLTA accounts and a portion of fees on court filings and attorney registrations.
Clients and others frequently transfer moneys to attorneys to hold. When the amount is large or if the funds will be held for extended periods of time, attorneys invest the funds for the benefit of the client. When the funds are small or expected to be held for a short time, however, they cannot practically be invested. Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 requires attorneys to deposit these smaller and short-term funds into interest-bearing IOLTA accounts. The attorneys' banks transfer the interest earned on these accounts to the IOLTA board.
Every state, along with the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands, operates an IOLTA program.
22nd Annual ACBA Golf Tournament Online Auction - Bidding Now Open!
In conjunction with the 22nd Allegheny County Bar Association Golf Tournament that is being held on July 18 at the Longue Vue Club, the Allegheny County Bar Foundation is auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise funds for the ACBF and Neighborhood Legal Services Association.
Help raise funds for pro bono legal services by participating in this online auction. Funds raised by the auction will benefit the pro bono programs of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation and Neighborhood Legal Services Association.
These programs provide crucial legal services to low-income individuals and families facing legal issues ranging from housing to domestic abuse. Your support will make a difference in the lives of so many in our community!
Some of the Top Items up for bid include:
- Omni William Penn Hotel & The Carlton - Pure Luxury
- Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
- Fairmont Pittsburgh - Stay in Luxury
- Bose® - SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth Speaker
- Basket of Good Spirits! 3 Bourbons, 1 Whiskey
- Two Extraordinary Wines plus Wine Accessories
- BEER! Hop Farms Brewing Co. & Penn Brewery Gift Certificates
- GoPro - Hero3+ Silver Edition Camera + SkanDisk 32GB Card
- Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel - Overnight Plus Two for Breakfast
- Shadyside Inn - One Free Night
Visit the Auction website to bid on one of these items or to view all 42 items that are available.
The auction ends on July 16, 2014 at 3:00 pm Eastern, so DON'T DELAY!
Nominations Sought for 2014 ACBA Pro Bono Achievement Awards
The Allegheny County Bar Foundation and the Public Service Committee are currently accepting nominations for the 2014 Pro Bono Achievement Awards. The ACBA Pro Bono Achievement Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to pro bono service in our communities.
The awards will be presented at the 17th Annual Fellows Reception on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the LeMont in Pittsburgh. The award winners and the nominators will receive complimentary tickets to the event, which will feature guest speaker Detective Deirdri Fishel, a court-recognized expert on domestic violence. The award winners will also be honored at the Public Service Committee's annual volunteer recognition event which will be held during Pro Bono Week, October 20-24, 2014.
Nominations may be made in the following categories:
Jane F. Hepting Individual Attorney Award: This award is given to an attorney who has shown exemplary commitment to or made substantial achievements in pro bono legal services. The ACBF Board of Trustees adopted a resolution in 2002 to name this award in recognition of Jane Hepting's dedication to the delivery of pro bono legal services through her 26 years as an NLSA attorney, the many and varied pro bono programs that she helped create and implement, her recruitment initiatives and exceptional training programs to attract and prepare volunteer attorneys, her exceptional expenditures of time and energy on behalf of pro bono legal services, and her outstanding commitment and dedication to public service, the legal profession, and the community.
Lorraine M. Bittner Public Interest Attorney Award: This award is given to an outstanding and dedicated attorney who is employed by an entity or program whose primary function is the delivery of civil legal services to low-income individuals or organizations that serve the poor or disadvantaged. The award is named in honor of the first attorney to receive it when it was established in 2005, in honor of her exceptional and career-long commitment to the needs of the poor and disadvantage through her work at Neighborhood Legal Services Association and the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.
Organization Award (law firm, corporate legal department, government legal department, or other entity or group): This award recognizes groups of individuals who collectively or as an institution have shown exemplary commitment to or made substantial achievements in the delivery of pro bono legal services.
Special Service Awards: Individuals or organizations who do not fall into another category and who have made substantial contributions to the delivery of free legal services may be nominated and recognized in this category. Such nominees might include attorneys, judges, paralegals, law students, and others.
CLICK HERE to see a list of past award winners.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 25, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
NLADA Announces 2014 Beacon of Justice Award Winners
The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) has announced the 2014 Beacon of Justice Award winners. The exceptional law firms listed below have all devoted significant time and resources to creating and implementing innovative strategies to improve life outcomes for low income individuals.
Each winner has been carefully selected by criteria assessing increased access to representation through the utilization of groundbreaking and original ideas, tools, and technology to create new delivery models and initiatives. These outstanding law firms are advancing policies and practices that provide pathways to justice and opportunity, while also enhancing the representation provided to clients.
A small sample of these successes includes the resourceful use of online services in remote areas to provide legal aid or connect with pro bono attorneys; the investment of time and services in pro bono legal clinics for families, non-profits and small businesses in impoverished communities; and the dedication of tens of thousands of pro bono hours to ensure that individuals have access to competent counsel and fair treatment under the law.
The critical value of this work was articulated by one award winner, who stated, "hope" is transformative and "access to justice is vital to the rule of law, a premise that is of the utmost importance to the legal profession in our society."
The full list of 2014 Beacon of Justice winners is as follows:
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
- Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
- Callister Nebeker & McCullough
- Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
- Dechert LLP
- DLA Piper
- Fenwick & West LLP
- Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Kaye Scholer LLP
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Locke Lord LLP
- Lowenstein Sandler LLP
- Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Polsinelli
- Quarles & Brady LLP
- Robins, Kaplan, Miller, Ciresi L.L.P.
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Stinson Leonard Street LLP
- Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
The Beacon of Justice Award winners will be formally honored at the NLADA Exemplar Award Dinner on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington D.C.
The ceremony will also feature the presentation of the Exemplar Award to Bruce N. Kuhlik, executive vice president and general counsel of Merck & Co. Inc., and the Kutak-Dodds prizes to Ellen Katz, litigation/executive director at the William E. Morris Institute for Justice and Edward Ungvarsky, capital defender at the Office of the Capital Defender for Northern Virginia. For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.nladaexemplardinner.org.
Founded in 1911, NLADA is America's oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to ensuring excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. For 100 years, NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state and local levels through the creation of many of the first public defense systems in the country, creation of the concept of a national center to protect the right to counsel, development of nationally applicable standards for legal representation, and groundbreaking legal legislation. NLADA serves as the collective voice for our country's civil legal aid and public defender services and provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance. For more information, visit www.nlada.org.
LSC Seeking Applications for Pro Bono Innovations Fund
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has released the 2014 Notice of Funds Availability for LSC's new $2.5 million Pro Bono Innovation Fund, and is currently seeking applications from LSC grantees to support the development of new and more robust pro bono efforts and partnerships that effectively serve more low-income people.
In March 2011, LSC's Board of Directors formed a Pro Bono Task Force to identify how to engage pro bono lawyers and other volunteers to leverage LSC's federal funding and increase the resources available to serve low-income people. The Task Force issued a comprehensive report with recommendations urging the creation of a new Innovation Fund.
On January 17, 2014, the President signed P.L. 113-76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which included $2.5 million for LSC to establish a new competitive grant called the Pro Bono Innovation Fund to encourage innovation and replication of effective practices in pro bono legal service delivery.
To guide interested organizations through the Pro Bono Innovation Fund application process, LSC will be conducting free webinars to provide information on the process. Click on one of the following dates to register for the webinar.
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The LITC grant program is a federal program administered by the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate at the IRS, led by National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. The LITC program awards matching grants of up to $100,000 per year to qualifying organizations to develop, expand or maintain a low income taxpayer clinic. The LITC program funds organizations to represent, advocate, and educate low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS (i.e., a "controversy clinic") and taxpayers who speak English as a second language (an "ESL clinic"). Although LITCs receive partial funding from the IRS, LITCs, their employees and their volunteers operate independently from the IRS. Examples of qualifying organizations include:
- Clinical programs at accredited law, business or accounting schools whose students represent low income taxpayers in tax disputes with the IRS; and
- Organizations exempt from tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(a) that represent low income taxpayers in tax disputes with the IRS or refer those taxpayers to qualified representatives, or that provide outreach and education for ESL taxpayers.
The IRS welcomes all applications and will ensure that each application receives full consideration. The IRS is particularly interested in receiving applications from organizations that will operate in areas that are currently underserved.
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- Alabama,
- Alaska,
- Georgia,
- Kansas,
- Mississippi,
- North Dakota,
- South Dakota,
- Puerto Rico
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- Los Angeles, Calif., including the following counties: Los Angeles, Kern, Riverside, Ventura
- Sacramento, Calif., including the following counties: El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
- Northern Virginia, including the following counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William
Copies of the 2015 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS Publication 3319, can be downloaded from IRS.gov or ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
The IRS is authorized to award a multi-year grant not to exceed three years. For a new clinic or a clinic applying for the first year of a three-year grant, the clinic must submit the application electronically at www.grants.gov. For an existing clinic requesting funding for the second or third year of a multi-year grant, the clinic must submit the application electronically at www.grantsolutions.gov. All applicants must use the funding number of TREAS-GRANTS-052015-001 and applications must be submitted electronically by June 20, 2014.
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More information about LITCs and the work they do to represent, educate, and advocate on behalf of low income taxpayers and a listing of 2014 funded programs is available in IRS Publication 5066, the LITC Program Report.
Statewide Coalition Report Details Growing Crisis In Meeting Critical Legal Needs Of Low-Income Pennsylvanians
Coalition Urges Creation of New Commission
A report released by the Pennsylvania Civil Legal Justice Coalition on May 6, 2014 concludes that the staggering number of unrepresented low-income litigants in civil legal matters adversely impacts the quality of justice for all parties in Pennsylvania courts, negatively impacts the courts' administration of justice and undermines the rule of law.
The report, which was released at a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recommends the creation of a first-ever Access to Justice Commission to serve as a vehicle for studying and implementing measures to expand access to justice in the state.
In Toward Equal Justice for All: Report of the Civil Legal Justice Coalition, the 30-member coalition documents evidence presented at three statewide hearings held in 2013 by the Senate Judiciary Committee to explore the state of access to justice in Pennsylvania.
The report shows that access to civil legal services in basic human needs cases provides significant economic and social benefits for litigants and their communities. It also showed that the unmet need for civil legal assistance is profoundly impacting vulnerable Pennsylvanians and costing taxpayers millions of dollars by increasing homelessness, failing to prevent domestic violence and increasing poverty. It cites one recent study that found that for every dollar spent on legal aid in Pennsylvania, there is an $11 return to the state and its residents.
"Equal access to legal representation is one of the most critical justice issues we face today," said Senator Stewart Greenleaf. "I am pleased to see the legal community come together to offer their insights and recommendations to the Judiciary Committee."
Demand has surged for civil legal representation on behalf of the poor, whose ranks have swelled following one of the worst recessions in the nation's history. Those needs have been largely unmet due to a "perfect storm" of sustained and severe cuts in federal and state funding and a tight private fund-raising environment that has resulted in layoffs of legal aid staff and office closings. The gulf between client need and availability of legal help has been termed "the civil justice gap." State and national studies estimate that 80 percent of critical legal needs of low-income people go unmet due to insufficient funding and support.
At the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, people with serious legal problems shared their personal stories of struggle:
- A veteran, after a lifetime of employment, became unable to work after collapsing from a heart condition. Without income he fell behind on his mortgage payments and was served by the sheriff with foreclosure papers on the small trailer he called home. He did not have the information or skills needed to obtain disability benefits that could have helped with the mortgage payments or to stop the foreclosure.
- A woman, subject to vicious abuse at home, appeared in court on her own, trying to obtain a protection from abuse order against her child's father. She did not know to bring witnesses or that she could subpoena people to testify about the abuse, and her plea was rejected.
In each case, it was only after assistance from lawyers that these individuals were able to achieve positive outcomes for themselves and their families.
To address the growing crisis and gap between client need and the availability of legal help, the coalition's report recommends that:
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court establish an Access to Justice Commission to serve as a vehicle for studying and implementing measures to expand access to justice, including proposing and promoting strategies to adequately increase levels of public, private and volunteer resources and funding for civil legal aid providers in Pennsylvania. Thirty-two states currently have such commissions.
- Pennsylvania's legislature annually appropriates an additional $50 million for civil legal services to adequately address the immediate crisis in access to justice.
- Pennsylvania work toward establishing a right to counsel in civil legal matters in which fundamental human needs are at stake.
The Pennsylvania Civil Legal Justice Coalition is a statewide coalition of leaders from the Philadelphia, Allegheny County, Dauphin County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; representatives of the public interest community; and other key stakeholders who work to explore and implement strategies to improve access to justice for low-income Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille is the coalition's honorary chair.
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Butler County 'Credit Crunch Collaborative' to be Honored with 2014 Louis J. Goffman Award
The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation will present its 2014 Louis J. Goffman Award to volunteers of the Butler County Consumer Credit/Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, also known as the Credit Crunch Collaborative.
The award will be presented May 15 during the Pennsylvania Bar Association Annual Meeting awards luncheon at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey. Accepting the award will be Butler County Court of Common Pleas Judge Marilyn Horan, who has overseen development and implementation of the program.
The Goffman Award is named for a late Pennsylvania Bar Association president and recognizes individuals and organizations committed to pro bono support and service.
Since 2010, defendants involved in the program are offered free education seminars, credit counseling, legal counsel, communications with lenders and guidance to apply for appropriate loan modifications and work-out arrangements to prevent foreclosure and consumer credit judgments. Many of the defendants in mortgage foreclosure cases have lost jobs, experienced reductions in income or suffered major life events that have interrupted their ability to meet their financial obligations. Last year alone, more than 60 Butler County residents avoided losing their homes to foreclosure thanks to modification of loans, refinancing, deferment or other steps.
The program is a collaborative effort that includes volunteers from these agencies and organizations: Butler County Bar Association, Butler County Community College, Center for Community Resources, Housing Authority of Butler County, Neighborhood Legal Services Association and United Way of Butler County.
The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, the charitable affiliate of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, improves the public's understanding of the law and its appreciation of democracy and strives to ensure that citizens, particularly Pennsylvania's most vulnerable, have full access to our legal system. The foundation accomplishes its mission by making grants, seeking financial support from individuals and organizations both within and outside of the legal community, and encouraging bar members to donate their time, talent and expertise in service to the public.
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The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation will present its 2014 Louis J. Goffman Award to volunteers of the Butler County Consumer Credit/Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, also known as the Credit Crunch Collaborative.
The award will be presented May 15 during the Pennsylvania Bar Association Annual Meeting awards luncheon at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey. Accepting the award will be Butler County Court of Common Pleas Judge Marilyn Horan, who has overseen development and implementation of the program.
The Goffman Award is named for a late Pennsylvania Bar Association president and recognizes individuals and organizations committed to pro bono support and service.
Since 2010, defendants involved in the program are offered free education seminars, credit counseling, legal counsel, communications with lenders and guidance to apply for appropriate loan modifications and work-out arrangements to prevent foreclosure and consumer credit judgments. Many of the defendants in mortgage foreclosure cases have lost jobs, experienced reductions in income or suffered major life events that have interrupted their ability to meet their financial obligations. Last year alone, more than 60 Butler County residents avoided losing their homes to foreclosure thanks to modification of loans, refinancing, deferment or other steps.
The program is a collaborative effort that includes volunteers from these agencies and organizations: Butler County Bar Association, Butler County Community College, Center for Community Resources, Housing Authority of Butler County, Neighborhood Legal Services Association and United Way of Butler County.
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Even as it stays on course with its expansion plan, the country's largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI), said hiring for the next 2-3 years will hover around its current base of 2.23 lakh.
"We will see the extent of people who are retiring from the bank from all levels. So to that extent we may look at replenishing that stock. We will not try to increase. By March, 2014, total employee strength may fall to 2.2 lakh," said A Krishna Kumar, Managing Director, SBI.
SBI's staff expenses for the first nine months of the current financial year shot up by 35 per cent to `17,225 crore over last year.
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TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays relied on their big bats in the first two games of their nine-game homestand.
The power game was minimized Friday and it proved costly in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that ended Toronto's season-high five-game winning streak.
Angels leadoff man Erick Aybar tripled to open the ninth inning and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly from Raul Ibanez. Ernesto Frieri earned his fourth save to end a choppy, mistake-filled game that at times was not pretty to watch.
Toronto's bullpen struggled after a five-inning effort from starter Dustin McGowan. Sergio Santos left the game in the seventh with the bases loaded and Steve Delabar followed by walking in a run.
Brett Cecil (0-3) was uneven in the ninth as the Blue Jays fell back to the .500 mark.
"That's where we've struggled this year — throwing strikes out of the bullpen," said Toronto manager John Gibbons. "If they beat you, make them hit it to beat you."
Toronto (18-18) pumped out 22 runs over its two-game mini-sweep of Philadelphia leading into the opener of a four-game series against the Angels. The Blue Jays scratched out runs where they could on this night, scoring twice on wild pitches and getting another run on a Jose Reyes solo homer.
McGowan was hit and miss on the mound and did well to escape with just two earned runs allowed. Santos breezed through the sixth inning but gave up a one-out double to Aybar in the seventh.
Aybar moved to third on a groundout and after an intentional walk to Albert Pujols and another walk to Ibanez, Delabar threw four straight balls to Howie Kendrick that were well out of the zone.
"It was one of those days where I thought it was right there," Delabar said. "When I released the ball, I thought it was in the zone but it was nowhere close."
Mike Trout hit his seventh homer of the season for Los Angeles (17-17). Aybar, meanwhile, was 3 for 5 and is hitting .397 over his last 15 games.
"He's swinging the bat nice, he has confidence up there," said acting Angels manager Dino Ebel. "He's putting good wood on it and he wants to be the guy … hats off to him getting that big triple there in the ninth inning."
Reyes had three hits and scored twice for the Blue Jays, who were outhit 9-7 in front of 21,383 spectators under the roof at Rogers Centre.
Los Angeles starter Garrett Richards was wild at times but turned in a solid performance overall, allowing five hits, two earned runs and two walks while striking out six.
"Richards is one of the best young pitchers in the game," Gibbons said. "He can overpower you. He shut down a pretty offence too tonight. So that was the key there.
"We were in a position to win, we just didn't win it."
Richards' second wild pitch in the first inning allowed Reyes to open the scoring. Trout gave the Angels a 2-1 lead with his solo shot in the third inning but another wild pitch from Richards allowed Melky Cabrera to tie the game in the bottom half of the frame.
The Angels nearly went ahead when McGowan fired a wild pitch of his own with two outs in the fifth inning. The ball bounced back toward catcher Dioner Navarro, who tagged Ibanez's leg as he slid at home plate.
Umpire Angel Hernandez ruled him safe but Gibbons challenged the call and the decision was reversed to end the inning.
Reliever Joe Smith (2-0) replaced Richards in the eighth and Reyes greeted him by lashing a pitch that barely cleared the wall in right field. It was the third home run of the year for the Toronto shortstop, who has struggled to find a groove after missing time with a hamstring problem last month.
"He looks back," Gibbons said. "He's feeling good, he's bouncing around. He got off to a slow start with the bat but it's coming. He can do so many things."
The Blue Jays put the potential go-ahead run at second base later in the eighth but Juan Francisco struck out to keep the game tied.
Notes: Ebel, the Angels' bench coach, will also serve as skipper on Saturday as regular manager Mike Scioscia is away at his daughter's college graduation. … Toronto slugger Jose Bautista singled in the eighth inning and has now reached base safely in a club-record 36 straight games to open the season. It's the longest season-opening on-base streak since Pujols had a 41-gamer in 2008. … The game took three hours nine minutes to play. … McGowan allowed seven hits, two walks and struck out a pair. … The Blue Jays entered play Friday with five players in the American League's top 10 in home runs. Bautista and Colby Rasmus were tied for third spot with nine apiece. Edwin Encarnacion, Brett Lawrie of Langley, B.C., and Cabrera were tied for ninth with six homers apiece. Chicago's Jose Abreu leads the AL with 12 homers and Pujols is next with 10. … J.A. Happ (1-0) is scheduled to start for Toronto on Saturday. Fellow left-hander Tyler Skaggs (2-1) goes for the Angels. … The challenge in the fifth inning lasted much longer than usual. The unofficial time was three minutes 20 seconds. … Toronto has hit at least one homer in all 15 home games this season. … The Blue Jays have dropped eight of their last nine games against the Angels.
© The Canadian Press, 2014


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Many people in Long County and the surrounding areas long have felt a special connection with a well-known Ludowici resident. Frances Daly, who cherishes her role as the community's adopted matriarch, was delighted recently when St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church hosted a day of appreciation in her honor.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The man expected to be in the running to become the first African-American in the No. 2 position of the nation's largest Protestant denomination didn't choose to become a Southern Baptist. By Fred Luter Jr.'s account, it just sort of happened.
ET2 (SW/AW) Trevor Ribal, a Long County native, recently returned from a deployment on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
This is the time of the year that people often see vegetable stands by the roadside, usually next to the farmer's field. Some farmers plant large quantities of vegetables and advertise for customers to pick their own at a cheaper price.
Although summer officially starts June 21, the warm temperatures are here to stay, which means more time outdoors and less time spent worrying about hair and makeup, mainly because all that hard work so easily could be washed away. However, there are a few ways to keep your mane looking great without spending hours under a hair dryer.
Law-enforcement officers from around the area recently hit the green and raised $5,100 for Helen's Haven, a nonprofit children's advocacy center operated primarily by donations.
Spc. Cedric Lasean Green recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. To welcome their son, grandson and great-grandson, the Pridgen, Wallace and Cooper families traveled to Fort Lee, Va.
The Hinesville Rotary Club recognizes Sgt. Roy Stewart of 1-41 Field Artillery, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Tuesday as the soldier of the week. Stewart thanked his wife, Kashelle Stewart, for supporting his military career.
The Department of Georgia's Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW recently donated $500 to the local chapter of Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 6602 in Hinesville, which in turn gave the money to Tri-County Protective Agency. The money was from the statewid organization's safety program. The agency is a shelter for people leaving abusive households.
At a recent meeting of the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary Post 6602 in Hinesville, three Long County residents were honored: Richard Furman of the Ludowici Fire Department, Brenda K. Furman of the police department and Mark Hall of the Long County Sheriff's Office.
At the Goldenheirs' May meeting, Brenda McMillan, registered nurse and quality improvement specialist for St. Joseph's/Candler Home Healthcare Services, spoke about home health care and how it contributes to recuperation.
John Hand Long, a Confederate veteran who died here in 1927, is believed to have been one of the last soldiers paid off by the Confederate States of America.
In response to complaints about the county closing a recycling center in Walthourville last month, Walthourville Mayor Daisy Pray told the Courier that the city now offers its residents and sanitation customers who live outside the city curbside recycling. The service began Jan. 2, city clerk Juanita Johnson said.
Bus travel has been very important in the life of World War II veteran Robert Greene, so the fact that this weekend's Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. is by bus doesn't bother him one bit.
Navy Capt. Annie B. Andrews recently was nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Andrews currently serves as strategic studies group fellow for the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group in Newport, R.I.
Maggie Batson has been chosen to be featured in Discovery Girls magazine for 2015.
Blues artist Janiva Magness will play a free concert in Hinesville Friday.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has soaked the nation from head to toe in water that is too cold to drink.
SAVANNAH - To ensure cancer patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides through its Road To Recovery program.
"A Parade of Giving" will be the theme for the 18th annual Illuminated Christmas Parade, according to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
The Hinesville Area Arts Council has finalized the entertainment schedule for the 11th annual Blues & BBQ Festival, set for 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in downtown Hinesville.
Members of the 2014 Leadership Liberty Class will be present at a garden dedication at the Senior Citizens Inc. Liberty County Activity Center at 11 a.m. today at 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville.
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The rock band Blues Traveler will be the headline act of the 16th annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival presented by Southern Eagle Distributing, organizers announced Friday.
The Red Hat Liberty Bells celebrated July 4 with a Hawaiian Luau at their monthly meeting, which was held at David Rogers Pond House. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 884-5814.
A wise man, Dr. Whit Fraser, once addressed teachers and parapros during a workshop developmental class in 1981 at Hinesville Middle School.
SAVANNAH - Armstrong State University has announced the schedule for the 2014-15 Moveable Feast lecture and performance series, presented by the university's College of Liberal Arts in historic venues throughout Savannah. All events are free and open to the public.
HOLLYWOOD - Warren Beatty has completed filming his first movie since 2001.
On the surface, "Guardians of the Galaxy," now in theaters, seems like a parody of the Marvel movie universe, but it actually succeeds as a stand-alone effort. For most of its running time, it's at once smart, hilarious, visually spectacular and has heart.


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Rated PG-13. 91 Minutes. ~~Dr. Ryan Stone is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky. On a seemingly routine spacewalk, the shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left, and the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
Join Elaine Fleischman, specially trained by the Arthritis Foundation, for an 8 week Tai Chi program. Tai Chi is a set of movements developed thousands of years ago in China. Modern Americans ahve learned that Tai Chi is an excellent exercise to help improve balance, stamina, coordination and well being. The movements may be performed standing or seated. Registration begins Monday, August 18 for District 17 cardholders. All others may register beginning August 25.
The Franklin Square Fire Department invites all to their ceremony to dedicate enhanced 9/11 memorial. Rath Park (Naple Avenue 9/11 Memorial Site).
Registration for all classes begins Monday, August 25 at 10 AM for School District 17 residents only. Non-district residents may register for any spaces remaining beginning Monday, September 8. The cost is $20 for AARP members (membership number must be noted on your check or money order-NO CASH) and $25 for non-members.
Classes this fall:
Wednesday, September 17
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, November 5
Wednesday, December 3
These are slow paced, user friendly computer classes that start at the beginning.There is a fee of $35 for this 7 part series which must be paid at the time of registration. There are no refunds. District 17 cardholders may register starting Monday, August 18. If any spaces remain, others may register starting Monday, August 25.
This is a program of easy, low-impact exercises to improve posture, balance, breathing, range of motion and body flexibility. Registration begins Monday, August 18 for District 17 cardholders. All other may register beginning August 25.
PG-13. 131 Minutes. ~~A spirited and courageous young girl transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany.
2-5 year olds.
Come talk to people from the Department of Assessment.
New members are sought and cordially welcomed.
Rated R. 117 Minutes. ~~A rogue band of DJs captivate Britain in the 1960s. The music they play defines a generation and the DJs stand up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. The Count is a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin is the boss of Radio Rock. Radio rock is a pirate radio station situated in the middle of the North Atlantic that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs that include: Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America who wants to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation.
Join Long Island Funding for Education and learn how to maximize your family's eligibility for college financial aid. This program is open to ages 13+. Parents and teens are welcome to attend.
Rated PG. 114 Minutes. ~~Watch the classic story by James Thurber, about a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance, and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
Salvatore Chiarelli is back to sing popular, traditional and classical songs in English and Italian, such as O Sole Mio, Mamma, Dicitencello Vuje, Parlami d'Amore and more.
Tickets are needed to attend the Sunday programs. Our highly professional Sunday programs are best enjoyed by our adult patrons. The parking lot door on the si de of the building will be open to facilitate seating (the main doors of the library are not open on Sunday). Please come on time. The Sunday programs start promptly at 2pm. District 17 cardholders can pick up tickets for the Sunday programs starting the Monday two weeks before. If any tickets remain, they will be available to all on a first come, first served basis at the door the afternoon of the performance.
The public is cordially invited.
Join Keith Crocker and see how Long Island is represented in the Hollywood of old. Utilizing clips from vintage Hollywood films, he will give you a detailed account of the West Coast's view of the East Coast. A Gold Coast mansion could either be the scene of a storm swept murder mystery or provide the perfect setting for a Marx Brothers comedy.The exclusivity, beauty and wonder of Long Island will forever be captured in the heyday of tinsel town.
Join Clive Young for a lecture that discusses the rise of visual effects in movies, from the primitive trick shots of the 1800's to today's computer enhanced creations. Open to ages 13+.
Jerry Cardone is back to entertain us with some great Frank Sinatra songs!
The Secret Keeper-Kate Morton
Although many of you may be familiar with the three tenors-Domingo, Pavarotti and Carreras, you may not know of the three great tenors who preceded them:Jussi Bjoerling, Franco Corelli and Giuseppe Di Stefano. In this presentation by Dr. Mel Haber, you will see videos of these singers that demonstrate just how wonderful they were.
Join Carol Kaplowitz and learn about :Medicare A & B, who is eligible, what is a Medicare Advantage plan, how the Part D prescription drug plan works, and what is open enrollment. Bring your questions! Medicare booklets will be available.
The Arts and Crafts movement was born out of the despair of the ornate clutter of the Victorian Era. This movement championed the maker and the process of making, as much as the objects made.Crafts people produced works of extraodinary vibrancy and intellectual rigour, they opposed vulagarity, pretension and shoddy workmanship. Join Louise Cella Caruso for this illustrated lecture.
Join Naomi Zeitlin for a fun filled afternoon of song!
Our highly professional Sunday programs are best enjoyed by our adult patrons. The parking lot door on the side of the building will be open to facilitate seating. (The main doors of the library are not open on Sundays). Please come on time. The Sunday programs start promptly at 2:00pm. You will now need a ticket to attend the programs. District 17 Residents can pick up tickets for the Sunday program starting the Monday two weeks before. If any tickets remain, they will be available to non-District 17 cardholders at the door.
Me Before You-JoJo Moyes
Join Reiki Masters/Teachers Karen Centola and Kathleen Gunning for three sessions of Reiki. Reiki means universal life-force energy, the energy found in and around all living things. It is a non-invasive, natural, gentle, yet powerful method of healing that is given by gentle touch.It is an ancietn hands-on technique that promotes relaxation and stress reduction and enhances the natural power of the body to heal itself. A standard Reiki session inclues hand positions involving areas covering the head, shoulders, stomach, legs and feet, is deeply relaxing and is beneficial to both the recipient and the practicioner. Registration begins Monday, November 3.
Keith Crocker is back with the perfect presentation for the centennial of the war that was supposed to end all wars. With this program, you will see vintage film clips of both silent and early sound film excursions into the subject of WWI, starting with the propaganda films of D.W. Griffith and Erich von Stroheim, as well as examining later films and made for TV productions dealing with the subject of the war and its aftermath.
Like other popular vocal groups from the 1950's and 1960's such as Little Anthony & the Imperials, the Mystics, the Passions and the Tokens to name a few, the Precisions went from performing as young urban balladeers from the colorful street corners of Brooklyn to a contract with a major record label. In 1962, the Precisions hit the national record charts with their haunting arrangement of the George and Ira Gershwin composition, Someone To Watch Over Me (Golden Crest Records.) This record was backed with, Cleopatra (Golden Crest Records,) a catchy novelty song about the exotic "Queen of the Nile". The song was inspired by the popular 1963 motion picture starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Actor, director, singer, dancer, producer, choreographer---all describe the immensely talented Gene Kelly whose 40-year career on Broadway and in Hollywood made him one of the 20th century's most beloved performers. Using classic video and audio clips, this program will showcase his enduring legacy as he performs with such notable actresses as Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Leslie Caron, and Debbie Reynolds.
Join Jack Schnur and learn more about this talented singer/actor.
Join Manhatten Jazz for an afternoon of jazz and swing music.
Join Marie Cantone for this seminar which is designed to take the "confusion" out of all the options available so you are able to make choices that are "right" for you. She will review the basics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, "donut" hole, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows.
Dr. Mel Haber is back with with another program, this time on Sopranos. Thanks to television and recordings, the three tenors-Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras-achieved great popularity. Let us now recognize three great sopranos: Leontyne Price, Maria Callas and Montserrat Caballe. You will see videos of all three singers, each performing magnificent arias. You will see excerpts from Norma, Tosca, Aida, La Rondine and Madame Butterfly.
Otherwise Engaged-Amanda Quick
Join Dan Mazzola, CFA,CPA for a workshop that will provide a broad overview of the Social Security program as it relates to retireees and their beneficiaries while emphasizing spousal benefits. Spousal benefits will be examined and you will learn how married couples can maximize their collective payouts using two simple strategies.
Film historians view director Billy Wilder's 1944 classic "Double Indemnity" as groundbreaking on many fronts. In addition to challenging the Hollywood Production Code by converting James M. Cain's very dark novella into cinema, Wilder established a template for many of the "film noir" works that followed, including such memorable works as "The Big Sleep," "Night and the City," and "D.O.A." In addition to an examination of the elements of "noir," we will have an opportunity to examine the true murder case that became the inspiration for "Double Indemnity."
Create a scrapbook Calendar that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift during the holidays! Registration begins Monday, December 1.
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State officials are taking a close look at the security of students and may explore bringing more officers into the hallways.
"One of the tasks that we have is to establish relationships with the students," said School Resource Officer Dan White, who primarily focuses on Sheridan High School.
White is one of two school resource officers in Sheridan and one of 35 in the entire state. His job is to provide security to the high school and help out students.
"Anything from asking a student how their day's going to assisting them with a traffic crash that they've had in the parking lot," said White.
But that help costs the district money.
"We continue to hope that the legislators will eventually fund the SRO's. We're funding one of those and our city is paying for the other one," said assistant superintendent Terry Burgess.
Governor Matt Mead has installed a task force to look into just that.
But funding more resource officers could come with too great a cost.
"This has been talked about by some legislators. 'We should have a school safety officer in every building.' You know, [that's] $30 to 35 million alone per year," said State Rep. Michael Madden (R-Buffalo).
Madden and the Legislature almost passed a $2 million bill this year that would have brought in more SRO's, but he says more research was needed.
"$2 million wasn't going to solve it," said Madden.
Madden says this task force could also recommend improving the designs of some school buildings, but that would also bring a hefty price tag.
For now the task force is just asking for each district to provide some information on its crisis policy and SRO use.
"My guess is they're going to study the procedures and policies that all districts are using right now," said Burgess.
If this leads to more SRO's, more policemen will come into schools who can wear many hats.
"We're teachers, we're law enforcement officers, and sometimes we act as a counselor," said White.
The task force is made up of behavioral health specialists, law enforcement officers, educators, lawmakers, and Wyoming Department of Homeland Security officials.
The task force will submit its report by October.


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