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|Police Sgt. Alvaro Castellon Placed On Administrative Leave
|Written by Diana Martinez | Editor
|Thursday, 11 October 2012 05:04
Police Officers Association Endorses Recall Council Candidates
After more than a year of controversy, San Fernando Police Sgt. Alvaro Castellon has been placed on administrative leave. Acting Chief Roberts Parks confirmed the action was taken and Castellon was placed on leave on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Castellon has been at the epicenter of controversy for the role he has played in the city's turmoils including the case of former SFPD cadet Maria Barajas who claimed he told her she "could disappear," and numerous other incidents. Castellon was named in the lawsuit brought by Barajas against the city.
Residents who support the recall have complained that Castellon has improperly used his authority as a police officer in the community and has videotaped them at council meetings in an attempt to intimidate them.
According to police sources, there have been numerous complaints brought against Castellon including a reported investigation currently being conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Castellon has been accused of overstepping his bounds as an officer on many occasions and to have improperly attempted to come to the aide of Mayor Brenda Esqueda during a traffic accident.
The latest complaint came last week, when recall council candidate Jesse Avila reported to police that Castellon and Esqueda stalked him and videotaped him.
Previous attempts by superior officers to place Castellon on administrative leave were thwarted by Mayor Brenda Esqueda, who has been involved in an extramarital affair with the officer. Esqueda has also been strongly criticized for voting on sensitive police matters although she has had a conflict of interest because of her "personal" relationship with the officer. Parks told the San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol that he could not provide more information.
City Administrator Al Hernandez told the San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol that he was not sure when asked whether Castellon could continue to campaign door-to-door with Esqueda as she tries to fight the recall effort to remove her from office.
"He cannot go into police headquarters without an escort, and he had to surrender his gun and badge. He also has to call in [to the police department] because he is now on a paid administrative leave," said Hernandez.
One San Fernando police officer, who asked not to be identified, said a weight was lifted at the police department when it was learned that Castellon was placed on leave.
"There had been so much interference from city hall, I give a lot of credit to Parks, for placing Castellon on leave," the officer said. The San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol contacted Castellon however, he refuses to comment.
Police Officers Association Makes Endorsements
The San Fernando Police Officers Association (POA) announced Tuesday, Oct. 5, that the organization has voted to endorse Jesse Avila, Joel Fajardo and Gilbert Berriozabal.
"It was a difficult decision," said POA President Irwin Rosenberg. "I believe with these candidates we'll have transparency and integrity restored in the council chambers. The POA conducted a closed forum and invited their membership to participate.
"We discussed it as a body and we had open discussion among our members and voted. We felt all of the candidates were supportive of our police department and all of the candidates had both pros and cons but the candidates we selected had the most straightforward answers and were the best at this time."
Candidates Running on Nov. 6 For Possible Recalled Council Seats
Running for Mayor Brenda Esqueda's seat are: Jesse H. Avila, Victoria S. Mojica。
Runing for Councilmember Maribel De La Torre's seat are: Joel Fajardo, Renato Lira, Luis A. Lopez, Danitza Pantoja。
Running for former council member Mario Hernandez's seat are: Gilbert Berriozabal, Robert C. Gonzales, Bennie Najar Jr.
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We have asked prosecutors, Law enforcers, and court officials. And we have found there's confusion over how and to whom the company is required to respond in a case like this.
Dougherty County judges and prosecutors said they are investigating what went wrong and working to clear up what the company's reporting obligations are, but they defend releasing the two brothers on electronic monitors.
Albany 911 records show no call from Judicial Electronics Monitoring Service of Georgia to alert the loss of electronic monitoring signals on murder suspects Kavorious and Demetrice Price in December. The Price brothers are among five people charged with killing Jamey Spurlock.
"We went back through 2013 and we've gone into 2014 of course," Dougherty EMA Deputy Director Jim Vaught said. "But we have no record of receiving a call announcing that those two individuals were away from their appointed place."
The Price brothers, one charged with armed robbery and kidnapping, the other with robbery and aggravated assault, were released on bond with electronic monitors, confined to their home.
A WALB News 10 investigation shows the murder happened during one of the time periods the electronic monitor signals were lost. District Attorney Greg Edwards said he is not sure when, how, or if the monitoring company reported the Price brothers monitor signals were lost.
Chief Judge Willie Lockette, who signed one of the electronic monitor orders, won't talk to us on camera, and designated Greg Edwards to answer our questions. "It is a legal presumption that anyone charged with a crime is innocent. They are not guilty. Therefore bond is just an issue again as to whether the person is going to return to court," Edwards said.
Judge Lockette declined to go on camera, but said it would be physically impossible to lock up everyone in Dougherty County charged with a violent crime until their trials. He said that would require another $50 million jail, and electronic monitors are a better alternative.
Both Judge Lockette and Edwards said they will meet with all the agencies involved in the electronic monitoring program, to iron out these confusions.
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If you fail to keep in touch with your customers, you risk losing your customers. One great way to maintain those customer relationships is through email marketing. If you haven't tried reaching out through email or you think the effort simply isn't worth it, think again. For a relatively small amount of money, email marketing allows you to test a variety of offers and stay top of mind with your customers.
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"A Christmas Story," a Cherished Movie Comedy, Will Be a Stage Musical
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"A Christmas Story," the beloved 1983 movie comedy about holiday hopes in a Midwest American setting in the mid-20th century, is being developed into a traditional stage musical by producers Gerald Goehring and Douglas C. Evans.
The project's collaborators — a lyricist, a librettist and a composer — will be announced shortly. The producers said the script and score can be delivered in five months, in time for rehearsals.
Goehring and Evans exclusively optioned the musical rights — for a first-class, large-cast musical — from the Dramatic Publishing Company, Inc.
A Christmas Story already exists as a non-musical stage show that has been popular in regional markets.
The musical will be based upon the motion picture, "A Christmas Story," which was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Turner Entertainment Co. and is currently distributed by Warner Bros. The movie was written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and (director) Bob Clark, and was based on "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash," a novel by late humorist Shepherd (1921-99), who narrated the movie.
The producers characterize the musical project this way: "A Christmas Story is a whimsical, slightly-twisted and beloved tribute to an all-American, nostalgic view of Christmastime. Set in Indiana during the 1940s, a young Ralphie dreams of his ideal gift for Christmas and is waging an all-out campaign to convince his reluctant parents. Ralphie mounts a full-scale, hint-dropping, Santa-begging campaign. He also endures all kids of childhood calamities from his brother's snowsuit paralysis to the yellow-eyed Scotty Farkus affair to the dreaded tongue-on-a-frozen-flagpole stunt. A triple-dog-dare Christmas classic for the American stage."
Young, blond, bespectacled actor Peter Billingsley memorably played little Ralphie in the film. His fondest wish? Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun.
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Lauryn Hill's "Moving Target" concert series rolled through the Motor City for a stop at Detroit's Chene Park on Saturday (June 4). Ms. Hill, who previously hinted that she was pregnant with her sixth child, took the stage in baggy clothing, high-heeled boots, and a Yankees cap, smiling for photos backstage.
Her intimate shows have been inspiring her to create new music. "If I have something to say and I really mean something, that's when it's time to put something out. And it's getting close to that time, don't you think? As my Jamaican brethren say, soon come," she told her L.A. fans in April.
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[D.A.R.E.'s]Program's cost soars, past $1 billion with little accounting, Columbus Post Dispatch, June 30, 2002.
A Dubious Pitch, American Demographics, May 1, 2002.
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Just say so: D.A.R.E. doesn't work, San Francisco Examiner, February, 17, 1999.
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'Just Say No' to Clinton's new anti-drug campaign, Oakland Tribune, July 16, 1998.
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(317) 231-3900
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Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 11:00am; Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
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Shula's Steak House has 5 elegant private dining rooms. The "Wine Room" accommodates up to 16 guests, The "Perfect Season Room" accommodates up to 30 guests, and we can also host semi private dining for up to 100 people.
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Shula's Steak House has 5 elegant private dining rooms. The "Wine Room" accommodates up to 18 guests, with wine bottles located on every wall. This room is the perfect room to wine and dine your V.I.P. clients. The "Perfect Season Room" accommodates up to 30 guests. This is a great room to hold a private meeting or reception. The "Perfect Season Room" has Audio Visual capabilities as well as a screen. After the meeting is over you can relax, put up the screen with the touch of a button, and enjoy the rest of your evening. We are confident that you will be satisfied with our fabulous food, excellent service, and will become "RAVING FANS" by the conclusion of your event.
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Shula's is a premier upscale steak house offering, The SHULA CUT, the best beef money can buy & the freshest seafood. This elegant dining experience is themed after the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season.
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Excellent, Superb. I will continue
to frequent this restaurant."
Dined on 8/31/2014
Steak was better than St. Elmo's
and the views of the city were spectacular!"
Dined on 8/30/2014
New to area so I thought I would
give Shula's a try. They asked repeatedly if I was there for the devour indy promotion. Once I said yes, I was doomed. Arrived 45 minutes early but they said they could not seat me early. When I was seated the place was over 1/2 empty, absolutely no reason why they made me stand there waiting to be seated. Despite numerous tables open by a window with a nice view, I was seated by a noisy pathway. They were obviously providing two dining experiences, one for those that answered Yes for Devour Indy and another for those that answered No."
Dined on 8/29/2014
Great Service. Food was fantastic.
Our waiter, Vladimir, was attentive & took great care of us."
Dined on 8/29/2014
All four of us at the table
ordered filet (medium) and they all came out well - with no pink in center at all."
Dined on 8/29/2014
Let me start by saying normally
food and service is excellent, I took my wife here for her birthday on 23 Aug 14, I previously heard of people getting bad for and poor service during " devour downtown" which I did not know was going on until i was asked by the receptionist were we here for that to make a long story short our server acted as if she would rather be anywhere else on the planet except serving us the cowboy ribeye was very bland and over cooked our creamed spinach was cold my wife's salmon was under cooked this is usually one of our favorites, I don't know what the problem was this time but if we do return to Shula's it WILL NOT BE DURING "DEVOUR DOWNTOWN" VERY DISAPPOINTING BIRTHDAY DINNER!!!"
Dined on 8/23/2014
Steak undercooked. Potatoes super
dry. Pricing not reflective of food quality. Slow service and was constantly told how busy they were, as if we were a bother."
Dined on 8/23/2014
We have eaten at Shula's before
during Devour Downtown, and been totally blown away by the great dinners, super service, and all-around good experience. This trip (also during Devour Downtown) proved to be somewhat disappointing. The food was good (not great) - our dinners were not particularly hot when delivered to our table, but they were not cold. We did not receive a basket of rolls with our salads, which appeared to be delivered to other tables around us, but maybe they just don't do that for Devour. Our steaks were good, but not particularly outstanding, and the vegetables were just OK. Service was OK, not great, not terrible. It will probably be awhile before we return."
Dined on 8/23/2014
Seared ahi tuna was incredibly
delicious! Best fish I've Ever Eaten. Great atmosphere. Great service."
Dined on 8/22/2014
We visited during devour downtown
and was not completely impressed. Drinks were overpriced, $5 bottle beer, it's almost cheaper to drink at a colts game, at least you get more per ounce, their "white sangria" was basically a shot of wine in a martini glass with orange juice. Not worth $12. Steak was great, tender, cooked perfect, but the garlic potatoes...you almost had to use your steak knife to cut. They were super dry. Veggies were ok. Service was great, but won't be back."
Dined on 8/22/2014
great seafood and steaks best of
surf n turf outstanding staff great atmostphere"
Dined on 8/22/2014
We went during Devour Downtown,
the second time this year we went to Shulas. Absolutely fabulous. I told my wife that I could see Shulas becoming my favorite higher end restaurant downtown - above Harry and Izzy's - which is currently our favorite. It has such a clean, calm, stable, quiet ambiance. Harry's is clangy and frenetic, which is good sometimes too. But when you want to actually communicate during dinner, this is the best place."
Dined on 8/21/2014
We dined during Devour Downtown. I
specifically looked through the online menu to make my restaurant selection. When I viewed the Shula's menu under the starters there was a "shrimp choice" and under the desserts there was a "chocolate cake choice." After arriving we noticed neither one of those choices were on the devour downtown menu. This proved to be disappointing. Overall our dining experience was enjoyable. The bread was the highlight. We just weren't expecting the differences in the menu options."
Dined on 8/19/2014
I have been to Shula's on several
occasions on trips to Indianapolis. It seems to me that things are on the decline. The steaks were fine, but nothing like the "only 1% of all steaks qualify for Shula's" mantra that starts the evening. There were nine in our party, and only one of the two of the steaks were cooked right - it wasn't worth the time and wait to send them all back. Wine glasses weren't filled in a timely fashion, either. For a high dollar restaurant, it really wasn't worth the time, effort, or money. There are plenty of other steakhouses to try in Indianapolis - probably time for a change."
Dined on 8/15/2014
I was here for a convention. It is
the only option...had breakfasts, lunches and dinners...along with drinks in the tiny bar. All OK, food Ok, selection ok, service was slow at times but they were pleasant enough."
Dined on 8/5/2014
We dined at Shula's Monday evening
based on the recommendation of the hotel. We both had filets with different sauces, mashed potatoes, and green beans. The steaks were both ordered medium and served rare to medium rare. While the reduced red demi sauce was well prepared, the peppercorn glaze had little flavor. The green beans were a pleasant surprise - a combination of roasted red peppers and oranges. There was a large wine selection to choose from. The service was overbearing rather than attentive. While the prices compare to Chicago steak houses, (Morton's, Stenson's , Firehouse), unfortunately, the quality does not."
Dined on 8/3/2014
Food and service were expected to
be excellent and we were not disappointed. Somewhat warm in the restaurant but very quiet on a midweek night. Prices were high but were expected. Overall very good rating for a special occasion."
Dined on 7/31/2014
The food and servers were
wonderful. We dined there every night while in Indy for a conference."
Dined on 7/10/2014
Best steak ever! I don't eat
anything plain. . .until now. My husband and I split a New York Strip and is was so tender, juicy and flavorful. I did not need any steak sauce! We also shared the grilled asparagus and the crab macaroni & cheese. Both dishes were excellent. We started our meal with the Seafood Trio appetizer. We loved the freshness of the seafood and the fresh made dipping sauces it came with. Our server was very attentive and we like that they encouraged sharing (unlike some restaraunts). We had a table by the window overlooking the Capital Grounds . . .it was lovely. We will be saving up to eat here again."
Dined on 7/5/2014
Great restaurant in Indy. Food
was great, lobster was great. Only downside was, my steak was cold and was sent back and returned cold and lacking flavor. Manager didn't seem overly caring about it nor did our waiters. Wasn't my best experience at a Shula's restaurant though I have had excellent experiences in the past. Hopefully this was a fluke experience and next time will be back up to par. Shula's restaurant's in Miami are delish! For the price you pay for these steaks there is NO excuse for them to be cold. So don't settle should you go. Still a fine restaurant with a fine scenic atmosphere. Huge Don Shula fan, thanks Don for all the memories!!!"
Dined on 7/5/2014
This was the second time I ate in
Shula's steakhouse. Food was good but not amazing. I had to send the ribeye back because it was slightly overcooked. The waitress changed a new one for me and it was cooked correctly this time. The crab cake was not as good as I expected. But the atmosphere was good and quiet."
Dined on 6/21/2014
The overall ambiance and view from
our table was outstanding. Our filets were perfectly cooked and delicious. I would recommend the corn sidedish and the creme brulee trio for dessert. The service staff was very helpful and friendly. We were made to feel special all evening. My wife even received a special little after dinner chocolate treat for her birthday. I would very much recommend Shula's for a special night out of fine dining."
Dined on 6/15/2014
The food is fabulous! , service is
a 10 , love this restaurant "
Dined on 5/31/2014
We enjoyed our dinner as we always
do at Shula's for a birthday or special occasion. Service was good, but a bit uneven between the two servers. Once we expressed that we had been there before, we seemed to be treated as "non-special", even though a birthday was involved. Very good quality steak, well prepared. Lettuce had some brownish pieces, not up to the standard we expected from prior visits."
Dined on 5/31/2014
Shula's Steakhouse has it all.
Great service with great food. The appetizers, desserts and sides are excellent. However, the steaks are what make this place better than other steakhouses. Having eaten at top notch steakhouses and fine restaurants all over the country, I can say that I haven't had a better steak. Every time I go to Indianapolis I have to stop at Shula's for the best steak in town. "
Dined on 5/28/2014
Always one of my favorite stops
when I am "Back Home Again in Indiana!""
Dined on 5/26/2014
Service was exceptional and food
was excellent. Matt, who was our waiter was also exceptional. He was very personable and receptive to our requests. Mike who was his assistant was also very receptive and out going. "
Dined on 5/25/2014
On Fri night late I was told they
were filled for Saturday. I made an open table reservation two minutes later for Saturday. When I arrived they said they were filled and didn't have my reservation. I went out the door and made an immediate open table reservation and then they said they would seat us. We ate sat and relaxed and the place remained 50% full. Why must they lie like that. A friend came in later Saturday 7ish and was placed at a table looking at a wall. They asked 3 times to be moved to an empty table and was told they couldn't do it so my friends got up and left."
Dined on 5/24/2014
Most of the food is bland and
lacks flavor. The seafood trio was extremely disappointing. It is missing flavor. Seafood is supposed to taste like it comes from the sea. It tasted like nothing. Our steaks were thin and again had no flavor. Cooking method is terrible. Steaks are supposed to be seared at a minimum of 600 deg on the outside so it has that seared crust to it while the center is very red and cool. It was like it came with grill marks then heated up. I expect at least a 2-1/2" filet, not 1". Do not waste your money on this place. We should have known there was an issue when there were less than ten tables occupied and too easy to get a table on Indy 500 weekend. Talk about red flags!"
Dined on 5/23/2014
While the restaurant is obviously
a fine establishment, it felt as though all were equally welcome. The Football menu was a fun touch. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection. "
Dined on 5/17/2014
Overall, nothing was so bad that I
would have complained. But overall, pretty average. Steak (filet) was slightly overbooked but still tender. Asparagus was undercooked and far too crunchy but edible, crab Mac n cheese was downright awful (so dry, but I was with a client so did not complain/return but if on my own I would have). Calamari was A+. Scallop appetizer good but only two measly scallops for $14??? Come on. Service very good and everything relatively timely, but for the price just not great. C or B+ at best. Football on the table tacky IMO, they should ask us if we wanted it or taken it sooner."
Dined on 5/16/2014
The phrase can be found
everywhere: STLL UNDEFEATED. You can find it on the sign at the entrance, on the menu ( in, not just one, but several places) and although it refers to the 1972 Miami Dolphins undefeated NFL TEAM, that theme echoes thoughtful the entire dining experience. All was the best of the best, unparalleled in every sense: the greeters, service staff, the menu, and the pinnacle of excellence, the Shula cut steaks."
Dined on 5/13/2014
I always love dining at Shula's,
but I must say the Mother's Day Brunch was Perfect! Worth every penny and it didn't require many pennies. Great value for a great price. See ya soon Shula!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
Of the many Mother's Day brunches
we have done, the one at Shula's in the Westin Hotel was by far the best! An amazing array of food choices, outstanding service, and a great view of downtown Indianapolis from our window-side table made for a memorable, enjoyable experience. We will do it again (and again, and again)!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
very impressed with the atmosphere
and the lobster bisque was the best that I have ever had. The steak was excellent; however, I wish there had more to select from for a side. I am assuming that because it was lunch the menu is restricted; instead of having steak fries or vegetables I would have loved to have a baked potato or at least had a choice of fry that was special like with green scallions and Parmesan cheese or something. But overall it was a great new experience for me and I would come again but I think I would try at dinner to see if I have more variety on sides. "
Dined on 4/30/2014
Having eaten at all of the major
steak places in Indy at least three times, Shula's is still THE BEST in steaks. Andrea & Christy were perfect in taking care of our table, and my guests from out of town were beyond pleased. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
Despite being busy with a large
convention in town Shula's provide a relaxed, romantic dining experience for our anniversary. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
The food was fantastic! The prime
rib was perfectly cooked and delicious. My only knock was that I was expecting a high end place for dinner to celebrate a special occasion. Big mistake! The place was loud and they seemed to have no discernible dress code as they let all manner of dress in, from suits/dresses to jeans/t shirts. There was a convention across the street, and maybe they were trying to catch some of that crowd, but it took away from our otherwise great night. Couple that with a service staff that acted like they would like to be doing anything but being there waiting on us and it adds up to we should have gone somewhere else. Too bad. I had heard good things."
Dined on 4/26/2014
15 minutes to get water. Had to
ask for bread. Hostess greeted us with "the kitchen is slow tonight" when we walked in. I specifically asked that they NOT butterfly my 12 oz filet ordered medium well but they did anyway. Applebees has better steak than what I ended up with. Birthday dessert for my mother and my wife both ended up being four mini chocolates! Never going back. "
Dined on 4/25/2014
I booked this table for my wife
and I for our first anniversary. She had never heard of Shula's, so she was a bit surprised by how professional the staff was. The menu selection is wonderful and the display of signature steaks before ordering was just amazing. We both had the 24oz Porterhouse cooked rare and they were perfect. We were greatly pleased and will return again for a special occasion. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
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Co-owner of Salt and Pepper, Petrus says she hopes crowds that come shop on Saturday will find out that Antique Alley has a lot more than just antiques.
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The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce believes people will fall in love with the unique products at smaller stores. Small Business Saturday is also expected to give the Twin Cities' economy a much-needed boost.
"A lot of people are small business owners right now, tend to be hurting," says Chamber President Courtney Hornsby, "so let's support them and help them stay in business the rest of the year and encourage people to go shop."
Most shops on Antique Alley will be open tomorrow from 10am to 5pm, but the Chamber of Commerce wants to remind shoppers that there are small businesses all over Ouachita Parish that need your support.


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City engineers hope to break ground to complete the first segment in December. Another public meeting to update the plan is scheduled for November.
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This is the fourth in a series of fanposts celebrating the SS&R persona of Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw: one of the most significant contributors, both on and off the court, to the team's' success for more than a decade.
Welcome to the Shawfather saga!
Behind the scenes:
Shawfather Credits and Open Call
Previous episodes:
Part I - Farewell to the Maker | Part II - Fire and Water for Christmas
Part III - Holiday Greetings
Recommended reading:
"A Guide to Silver Screen and Roll Memes" | "Brian Shaw's Vengeance Throughout History"
"The Official Brian Shaw Championship Thread/Thread of Champions"
Part IV begins at a time that some optimism has been restored within the Lakers family. Three straight wins against inferior competition prompt Phil Jackson and a trio of team veterans to enjoy a little cruise through Downtown L.A. prior to their first showdown of the season with the family from New York. The Knicks, now led by Amare Stoudemire, a capo famed for burying foes in the desert in years past, wear a confidence that had been lost for an entire decade. Meanwhile, the Lakers ride through town ever optimistic as the sun begins to set. . . .
"Purple Yellow" begins to thump through the speakers. . . .
Jackson continues to ponder the fragility of his team's success as Gasol steers back toward Staples Center.
Across town, BlueXFalcon receives a call from Bernel, thoroughly spent from hunting down quarry that had eluded him since Part I. As it turns out, the Filipino Mafia has bagged two prizes for the price of one -- but in doing so, obtained definitive proof that the fears about the Lakers' vulnerability that have been plaguing Jackson are more systemic and profound than he or the Shawfather previously believed.
Production notes:
- Thanks to EmmaWK for pointing out that the "WE WIN" GIF was created from looped Zoolander footage.
So what happens next?!
- What does BlueXFalcon do between now and his meeting with the Filipino Mafia?
- What could possibly be so troubling to Bernel in light of his successful efforts to track down a foe (the answer to this will be revealed later in the comments, but your answers could provide additional insights that also apply)?
Have fun answering these questions in the comments below!


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NASHVILLE (AP) - Tourism leaders from around Tennessee are hoping a new strategic plan will attract more visitors to the state and turn it into one of the nation's top 10 travel destinations.
The Tennessean reports the plan, which was to be released Wednesday, was put together by the Tennessee Tourism Committee, which was formed by Gov. Bill Haslam shortly after he took office in 2011.
Some recommendations in the plan include establishing a Tennessee-specific brand for tourism attractions, developing a market plan that focuses on key markets and encourages longer stays, and putting together a network of festivals and events that focus on music.
Tennessee was ranked in 2011 as No. 17 among U.S. states for visitors. Its 1.9 percent share of the U.S. market hasn't changed in five years.
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Another View -- Dan Itse: Who will defend the NH Constitution if we do not?
The readers were led to believe that this was a Second Amendment rally; it was not. It was a rally calling the legislators to honor their oath of office. As a speaker, I did not mention the Second Amendment once. The readers were led to believe that the Constitution of Virginia is somehow relevant to our laws. However, we do not live in Virginia; this is New Hampshire. The laws of this state are restrained or empowered only by the constitution of this state and the Constitution for the United States.
The readers were led to believe that Jack Kimball and Rep. John Hikel somehow rely upon Part 1, Article 38 of the constitution of the State of New Hampshire to justify the lawsuit and the petitions. That simply isn't true. Douglas called Article 38 precatory, implying that it holds no actual power, but is only advisory.
Article 38 was originally the last Article in our Bill of Rights, the capstone, to tie it all together. It puts the people firmly in charge of enforcing the Constitution upon those in government. The first two phrases could be considered precatory, though I would suggest hortatory (another arcane word meaning an exhortation):
"A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the Constitution, and a constant adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, industry, frugality, and all the social virtues, are indispensably necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and good government; the people ought, therefore, to have a particular regard to all those principles in the choice of their officers and Representatives."
The people are called to know their constitution and to use it as the measure of whom they send to work for them in government. The last phrase is anything but advisory: "And they (the people) have a right to require of their lawgivers and magistrates, an exact and constant observance of them (those principles), in the formation and execution of the laws necessary for the good administration of government." This phrase means the people have the right to require the legislators, governor and bureaucrats, and judges to strictly obey the constitution.
The right to submit petitions is codified in Part 1, Article 32, which gives the people (individually or collectively) the right to petition the Legislature when the government injures them. Are the petitioners aggrieved by the passage of an unconstitutional law? The justification to enter the law suit is provided by federal statutes on conspiracy and racketeering.
The editorial and column take the position that because the law was considered constitutional when it was adopted in 1977, it must be constitutional now, making it a mere policy decision. As we stated at the rally, this ignores two substantive and relevant changes that have occurred in the interim.
In 1982, the people adopted Part 1, Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution, which strengthens and makes explicit the people's right to defend their life, liberty and property with arms. In 2005, the Supreme Court of the United State, in Castle Rock v. Gonzalas, recognized that the police have no duty to protect any person against an assault. Specifically, absent a statute requiring that person be protected, and the funding to carry that statute into practice the police could not be required to protect a person from assault.
Part 1, Article 3 states that the Legislature is required to recognize that the failure to provide a protection promised in order to secure a surrender of a right makes the surrender void. Therefore, the Legislature must also recognize that a proposal to require a surrender of rights based upon a protection that cannot be provided for any reasonable cost, must be unconstitutional. This is especially true when the right to be surrendered is explicitly recognized.
Knowing that the police can never protect every person from assault all the time, the Legislature has no power to require any person to surrender their right of self-defense. While giving rhetorical lip service to "stand your ground," this paper's editorial and column writers undermine the very rights that justify it.
Dan Itse is a Republican state representative from Fremont.
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"Outraged is one good explanation of how we feel. And we feel immediate attention is required," said Jennifer Miller of Wells.
Jennifer Miller and her husband, Don, pulled their son Lyle out of the Wells Village School when they learned it contains above-average levels of radon. Radon is a hazardous gas that comes from soil and bedrock. Testing for radon was done at the school in January 2013 and high levels of radon were detected in multiple areas of the school.
"The Department of Health told us there were no concerns-- safety, health concerns-- at this time," said Joan Paustain, the school superintendent.
David Glass is an environmental health expert for the state. He says parents should be concerned, but there is no need to panic.
"I think what's important to understand is it's not like carbon monoxide where it presents an immediate threat. The risk from radon is a long-term risk, and so really what you're concerned about is lifetime exposure to radon," Glass said.
The Millers say they are upset they were only just notified about radon in their son's school. The superintendent first learned of it in September.
"We felt we needed to take the time to research, make sure we had all the information," Paustain explained.
Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas known to be radioactive and cause cancer. The radon levels in some of the classrooms were twice as high as the surgeon general's warning.
"The way they estimate radon risk is-- for residences-- is based on 70 percent occupancy over 30 years. And so that's what we mean when we say it's a long-term exposure risk," Glass said.
The U.S. Department of Health just gave the school a $10,000 grant to get rid of the radon. The school board is still working on a plan.
"We are hoping to have it completed by June 30th and have all the levels of radon reduced to acceptable levels," Paustain said.
But parents like the Millers are still concerned about potential health risks. They won't be sending Lyle back to school until the problem is solved.
"As a parent, I want it cleaned up ASAP," Jennifer Miller said. "I don't want to wait. I want it done now."
There are no state or federal laws that mandate radon testing or removal. The health department says of the 325 schools in the state, just a fraction have been tested. But when radon is detected, health experts say it can be easily removed with a mitigation system.
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By Jim Wallace - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) –Tax crunch time is approaching. You have 18-days to file your income tax return.
You need to know about some important changes and new deductions this year.
Tax preparers are busy helping people find all the tax credits they are qualified for. Some are complex, but it can pay off for you if you review your tax situation.
Bo Williams & Associates Tax Services Manager Juanita Williams said "If a person is not able to itemize they still may be able to use their property taxes as a deduction. And also if they purchased a brand new vehicle after February 16th, they can still use the sales tax."
The IRS urges you to research before you file, to make sure you don't overlook benefits you might be entitled to such as the Residential Energy Property Credit for improvements like insulation or energy efficient appliances and the Home buyer Credit.
"Cash for Clunkers" money is not taxable.
Charitable contributions to Haitian relief efforts can be deducted this year.
College expenses can be deducted under the American Opportunity Tax credit.
The first $2400 of Unemployment compensation is tax free as are 65 percent of COBRA insurance premiums for nine months.
For more tax deductions, www.irs.gov
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Dear Jeff Francoeur,
I am a relatively new baseball fan. I don't know how long my friends and followers will put up with me saying that because my baseball obsession probably makes them feel like I've been a fan my entire life (or at least, their entire lives). Everybody (except other baseball fans) is tired of hearing me talk about baseball. (And other baseball fans are tired of hearing me defend you.) But the truth is, I really have only been a baseball fan for one year. Less than that, even.
We are about to finish the second week of the MLB season (first week of the Royals' opening homestand), and I've already been to three Royals games. With only six games this week to go to, three is kind of a lot, without being a season ticketholder. Last season it was midsummer before I got three games under my belt. I don't really say all that to brag or prove anything about myself. I say it to show the dramatic change in my lifestyle since discovering the greatness of baseball.
Once I realized I couldn't have too much baseball in my life, it was easy enough to get attached to the Royals. And to you, Jeff. Last season was a bit of a tailspin season for players individually as well as for the team as a whole. (That includes you too, unfortunately.) Two Royals players got injured so early in the season that I didn't even know they existed until they came off the DL.
But there were redeeming moments. Just exactly how many redeeming moments there were will vary in opinion, and will probably depend on how long one has been a Royals fan. For me, a brand-new fan, the opportunities to forgive and forget were numerous, and I took advantage of almost all of them, and had a difficult time deciding which player was my "favorite." (A few days ago, at my first Royals game of the season, a friend asked me that very question, and by the time I finished answering her, I had just about listed the entire 25-man roster, and even a couple on the 40-man. If you're wondering, Luke Hochevar didn't make the list.)
But as far as favorites go, you, Jeff, seemed to make the news more often than any other Royals player last year. During a year when Alex Gordon played well enough to earn his second Gold Glove in a row; a year when the Face of the Franchise, Eric Hosmer - tall, dark, and unbelievably good looking - sucked so much it was hard to believe he was a top prospect just a couple years before; the year the All-Star Game came to Kansas City and Billy Butler was all over the news as the Royals' representative; a year when Yuniesky Betancourt was inexplicably on the Royals' roster again; and a year when Salvador Perez came off the DL and immediately started turning heads, both with his bat and his defense... With all that going on, it's interesting that you still seemed to be talked about as much as you were.
But you found a way: You became a Super Friend to the Fans. You threw baseballs wrapped in money into opposing teams' outfield stands (actually, that happened in 2011, but it was so crazy that it got talked about a lot last year too). You threw baseballs wrapped in money into your own fans' outfield stands. You posed for a picture with a young fan who had autism. You reached into a fan's bucket of popcorn after attempting to snag a foul ball.
Haters still found a way to criticize you for these actions, but on the whole, you are pretty well loved by baseball fans around the country. But that's key: "around the country." Here in Kansas City, especially last year, you were pretty unpopular, and I took a lot of flack for calling you one of my favorite players. People said I was naive; people said I didn't care about winning, only about your winning smile; people said I knew nothing about baseball.
But I continued to like you because you continued to trot out there every day like you cared about your job, despite the fact that your team was losing and you were on your way to having arguably the worst season of your career. You continued to smile, despite the fact that people booed you. You continued to hold your head up, despite the fact that a Francoeur plate appearance more often than not meant a guaranteed out for the Royals.
I guess, in the end, the reason the Royals are so likable is that, despite the losing, we have players and managers who are likable as human beings. Royals players don't get in the news for being jerks the way Yankees players do. Royals players don't get in the news for starting benches-clearing brawls the way a lot of other MLB players do (of most recent and notable mention, former Royal Zack Greinke, emphasis on former, and Carlos Quentin). There's a culture of class and sportsmanship about the Royals organization, and that's why I don't care that we've historically traded away so many talented players like Melky Cabrera, Zack Greinke, Johnny Damon, etc. Of course, it bears remembering that I wasn't part of the baseball world when those things happened, so it's easy not to care now.
But it's also easy to like the Royals, despite their offensive struggles, because they are a group of genuinely good guys whom just about any local fan would want to go out and have a beer with. And yes, sometimes all the losing means it sucks to be a Royals fan, but at least I'm still happy in the rest of my life. Yankees fans, Red Sox fans, White Sox fans, Cardinals fans... They all seem to be disgruntled in general, despite the fact that their teams win a lot. Nothing seems to make them happy.
Fan culture imitates player culture, it seems. And you, Jeff, are one of the Royals players who leads by example when it comes to being a good sport, and a generally good-seeming guy. You even became buddies with Alex Gordon in the offseason, training with him and getting training tips from him, and doing everything you could to become the best baseball player you can be. I say "even" because Alex Gordon is the only Royal I would not classify as "a nice guy." (However, he's still not enough of a jerk to be a Yankee. And maybe he is a nice guy, who knows. He just doesn't seem to be interested in any fan interaction whatsoever, and I guess that's fine. There's no rule that says you have to love the fans.) But see, that's exactly my point. The guy on our team who is the biggest jerk is simply a guy who prefers to keep to himself. That's how awesome all the other players are.
Anyway, Jeff, I'm probably the only fan in Kansas City who wasn't outraged when the guy a lot of people thought would replace you this season got traded for a really good pitcher. I'm the only fan in Kansas City who didn't care that you being on the team was blocking a "better" player from coming up. (Part of my rationale is that we needed good starting pitching more than we needed another potential yet unproven bat. We've got plenty of potentially hot, unproven bats. Maybe if we have some good pitching - which, it appears we finally do - our potentially hot, unproven bats can have a chance to relax, get hot, and actually prove themselves.)
But here's the point, Jeff. You're a great guy. And sometimes you play some great baseball. (I've seen you throw from the warning track corner in right field all the way to third base. I've seen you get RBI hits in clutch situations. When I sat in the Frenchy Quarter section at Kauffman last year, you hit a home run in your first AB.)
Of course, my love isn't blind, and there are other times that you make me facepalm. Like last night, when you swung twice in a row at pitches that were literally in the dirt. I mean, really. I think they actually bounced before they crossed the plate, and you still swung at them. Or like any number of times last season when you would take off running for a base at the worst possible moment and generate a free out for the opposing team. I am pretty sure one time you even ran when the pitcher was staring right at you.
I don't know what is going through your head when you do silly things like that. I really, really don't. But I will always be a Jeff Francoeur fan. Because you are a wonderful human being. Because you have a great attitude and a killer smile. And because, when you are playing good baseball, you're so much fun to watch. I hope you have a good season this year. But even if you don't, at least you'll be happier than guys like A-Rod at the end of the season because, whether you end up having a good or bad season, you'll go into the offseason knowing, At least I don't act like guys like A-Rod.
But could I give you one piece of advice, Jeff? That goatee you've been sporting this season is not a good look for you.
Audra Marvin
Devoted Royals Fan, Budding Baseball-in-General Fan, Vin Scully Fan, and Active Hater of Bad Attitudes and Spider Crickets


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Werner Mölders - Early Life & Career:
Born March 18, 1913 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Werner Mölders was the son of Viktor and Annemarie Mölders. A teacher by trade, Mölders' father was killed in action on March 2, 1915, while serving with the King's 145th Infantry Regiment during World War I. Widowed, his mother moved the family to Brandenburg to live with her parents. While there, Mölders became close with Chaplain Erich Klawitter who instilled firm Catholic beliefs in the young boy. Educated at the Saldria-Gymnasium, Mölders became an avid competitive rower.
Graduating in 1931, he elected to pursue a military career and joined the II./2 Infantry Regiment on April 1. Serving as a cadet, he attended the Military School Dresden the following year. Promoted to ensign, Mölders saw brief service with various infantry and pioneer units within the Reichswehr. Possessing an interest in aviation, he applied for flight training and was initially rejected. Persistent, Mölders re-applied and was accepted. Ordered to Cottbus, he began flying lessons on February 1, 1934. The following month, he received a promotion to lieutenant and was transferred to the newly-established Luftwaffe.
Success in Spain:
Though plagued by air sickness during the early stages of training, Mölders overcame this issue and graduated at the top of his class. In early 1935, he moved through combat flying and fighter school before receiving his pilot's badge on May 21. The following March, he took part in the remilitarization of the Rhineland. Promoted to oberleutnant in April 1936, Mölders was given command of the fighter training squadron of the 2nd Group of Jagdgeschwader 134. Serving under World War I ace Major Theo Osterkamp, Mölders refined his flying skills and learned about advanced tactics.
Later that year, Mölders volunteered for service in the Condor Legion. Traveling to Spain, the Legion flew in support of Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. While there, Mölders initially flew older Heinkel He 51s before transitioning to the new Messerschmitt Bf 109. Assigned to Oberleutnant Adolf Galland's 3rd squadron of Jagdgruppe 88, he took command of the unit in May 1938. Scoring his first kill on July 15, 1938, Mölders went on to down 14 (15 claimed) Republican aircraft, becoming the Legion's leading ace before returning to Germany in December.
Now a captain, Mölders received the Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds for his efforts and saw duty as Inspector of Fighters. In this position, he worked to improve the Luftwaffe's fighter tactics. While in Spain, Mölders and his compatriots had perfected the "finger four" formation which improved visibility and mutual defense for a Schwarm (four aircraft flight). In addition, he refined the cross-over turn which allowed a Schwarm to quickly change direction. Departing this post in March 1939, Mölders received command of 1.Jagdgeschwader 133 (later 53)
World War II Begins:
With the beginning of World War II on September 1, Mölders' squadron was assigned to the Western Front. Crashing on September 8, he was out of action for several days before returning to flying. On September 20, Mölders scored his first victory of the conflict downing a French P-36 Hawk. Six days later, he left the squadron to form III.Gruppe/JG 53. Through the fall, Mölders continued to run up his tally and became one of the first German pilots to down a Hawker Hurricane. With the opening of the Battle of France in May 1940, his total stood at nine.
Battle of France:
As German troops surged through the Low Countries and into France, Mölders continued to score kills despite being shot down on May 14. Returning to duty, he reached 20 kills on May 27 and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Bested again on June 5, Mölders was taken prisoner by the French and treated harshly. Liberated three weeks later after the Fall of France, he was promoted to major and given command of Jagdgeschwader 51. Known as "Vati" (Daddy) to his men for his paternalistic treatment of them, Mölders flew his first mission with JG 51 on July 28.
Battle of Britain:
In the course of this sortie splinters hit his leg wounding him. Grounded while he healed, Mölders returned to flying on August 7 despite not being medically cleared. Leading his men during the Battle of Britain, he reached 40 kills on September 20 after downing a Supermarine Spitfire. This feat earned him a second Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Continuing operations around the English Channel and northern France, Mölders achieved his 50th kill on October 21. For this he received a promotion to oberstleutnant.
Reaching 100:
After a few weeks of rest, JG 53 returned to action in early 1941. Reaching 60 kills on February 26, Mölders total stood at 68 when his unit was withdrawn from the front to prepare for Operation Barbarossa. Commencing operations on June 22, Mölders' total began to skyrocket. Downing four Soviet aircraft on the first day, he later passed Manfred von Richthofen's all-time total of 80 on June 30 when he shot down five Soviet bombers. On July 15, Mölders broke 100 kills after downing two aircraft. For this achievement he received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds.
Later Career:
Promoted to oberst on July 20 in recognition of his achievement, Mölders immediately was withdrawn from the front and banned from further combat. At the time of this order, his kill total stood at 101 for World War II and 115 overall. On August 7, 1941, Mölders received an appointment as Inspector General of Fighters with responsibility for developing fighter tactics and improving operations. Returning to the Eastern Front, he established his headquarters at Chaplinka. Touring airfields at the front, he frequently accompanied units on "training" missions. During the course of these missions, he may have downed as many as 30 additional Soviet aircraft. As Mölders was officially banned from combat flying, none of these kills were officially recognized.
On November 22, 1941, Mölders boarded a Heinkel He 111 to fly from the Crimea to Berlin in order to attend the funeral of Ernst Udet. Encountering severe weather, the aircraft attempted to land at Breslau (Wroclaw), but crashed on approach. Among the killed in the incident was Mölders. Six days later, Mölders was given a full state funeral in Berlin with his coffin placed at the Imperial Air Ministry. Eulogized by Hermann Göring, Mölders was buried at the Invalidenfriedhof near Udet and von Richthofen.


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Evelyn Esther Sturtevant-Hill, age 98, passed away at home in Deer Park on March 4, 2014.
She was born in Springboro, Pa., and married William Byron Hill in 1937. They moved to California in 1940 where she spent 61 wonderful years with Bill until he passed away in 2001.
She moved to Deer Park in 2004 to live with her nephew, Ralph W. Cuthbert.
He remarked: She was a wonderful person with the most pleasant personality I have known! I used to tease her by saying "Everyone likes you . . . but I don't know why." She would laugh.
Warren Jay Nord, 86 years of life and very longtime resident of Clayton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014.
Warren is the dear husband of Lorraine Marie Nord (married 44 years) and the loving father and father-in-law of Tracy Nord Hoffman and Cory and Ammy Nord. He enjoyed five grandchildren,: Jason Hoffman, Alex Hoffman, Maygen Nord, Colesen Nord, and Catherine Hoffman. His two nieces are Vicky (Alan) Pyles and Nancy (Brian) Berger. There are numerous cousins and other relatives.
Mary Walker School District officials are still sorting out events surrounding a bus crash today that sent 6-8 students to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
The bus was traveling on Cemetery Road near State Highway 231 when it left the roadway and landed on its side.
Law enforcement officials said the road was covered by a sheet of ice.
The students were able to escape from the bus by the time emergency crews arrived. The uninjured students were taken to school on another bus.
A gun found by school children on Jan. 23 has been confirmed by the Washington State Crime Lab as the weapon used to kill Harry "Ed" Giesbrecht, 53, at his Deer Park home on Jan. 4.
Richard Klepacki, 62, was arrested for Giesbrecht's murder shortly after the shooting.
A Deer Park Elementary School-aged student found the gun next to the road while on the way to the school bus stop. The child picked up the gun, brought it to the bus stop and threw it on the ground. A parent waiting at the bus stop noticed the gun and retrieved it. The weapon was loaded.
It understandable if the Chelan Mountain Goats never but heads again this season with the Riverside Rams.
The Mountain Goats, which saw their football state championship aspirations disappear with an opening round playoff loss to the Rams in November, saw the same fate befall their boys basketball team on Saturday.
The Rams, who never trailed in the loser-out bi-district playoff game, eliminated the Goats 39-28. Riverside (20-5) will head to regional playoff action next weekend.
A Deer Park woman recently hit the jackpot while playing the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5."
The lucky winner, who asked Lottery officials not to release her name, visited the Fred Meyer store on N12120 Division on Feb. 14 and decided to check her Hit 5 ticket.
Thinking that she had won, she had her grandson check to ensure she did in fact have a winning ticket.
She shared, "this is just unbelievable!"
Samuel Marcelino Castro, a longtime resident of Springdale, slept away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at the age of 83.
He was born on April 26, 1930, to Joseph and Mary (Harmes) Castro in Gardner, Colo. As a young boy, Samuel had a love for horses in which he enjoyed riding them and tending to them with great care. As he grew older, Samuel took to gardening and would spend hours in the garden caring for it and growing the best vegetables around.
Carol Maureen Doane Eckart, age 85 was born on Jan. 2, 1929, in Wilbur, Wash., the youngest child of Maurice Jasper Doane and Tillie Evers Doane. She grew up in Govan, Wash., graduated from Wilbur High School in 1947 and worked as a bookkeeper until 1953. She passed away on Jan. 29, 1914, in Spokane.
Sammie Faye Cheak, softly and tenderly passed into the arms of her Savior on Feb. 6, 2014.
In her 85 years, she built a life of unfathomable beauty and grace, having written a song of deep, abiding, genuine love on the hearts of her husband, family, and every person she knew. All who knew her loved her, and became blessed beyond measure to have parts of their lives intermingled with hers.
She was our Mother, "Momo," pastor's wife, teacher, counselor, mentor and friend.
Marjorie Carolyn (Strong) Denny, 72 years of life and after a life spent teaching the importance of family, faithfulness, integrity and hard work, our devoted and most beloved mother and best friend passed away on Jan. 27, 2014.
Her past few months had been very hectic, complicated by health issues with which she faced with great inner strength and quiet dignity, providing one last lesson on facing the obstacles life presents. We are now comforted by the assurance that she is enjoying her well-deserved reward in Heaven.