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Harris, Snider, DiSomma, Penland and McKinney Win PDRA Finale in Virginia
PETERSBURG, VA – Rising Pro Nitrous star Jason Harris completed an almost perfect campaign Oct. 13, by going to his eighth final round in as many events this year and winning his sixth race to cap off a championship-winning run in the all-eighth-mile Professional Drag Racers Association's (PDRA's) inaugural season.
Also scoring pro class victories in the rain-delayed PDRA Championship Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), were Brandon Snider in Pro Extreme, Anthony DiSomma in Pro Boost, Richard Penland in Extreme Pro Stock and Eric McKinney in Pro Extreme Motorcycle. Sportsman class winners included John Lassiter in Top Sportsman, Alan O'Brien in Top Dragster, Isaac Evans in Pro Jr. Dragster and Caleb Russell in Top Jr. Dragster.
PDRA Finally Completes Rain-Delayed Dragstock Event at Richmond
PETERSBURG, VA – It took five weeks, four rain delays and racing at two tracks in neighboring states, but the all-eighth-mile Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) finally crowned winners of its postponed Dragstock event from North Carolina's Rockingham Dragway Oct. 12, at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), near Richmond.
When heavy rain interrupted race day at Rockingham early in September the decision was made to finish its eliminations within qualifying for the inaugural PDRA Championship Finals in Virginia. Unfortunately, light but steady rain also intervened at VMP on Friday night after just one round of qualifying and returned to prevent any on-track action at all on Saturday before again delaying proceedings Sunday morning.
PDRA Expands its Show for Dragstock at Rockingham
PITTSBORO, NC – "The Rock" is ready to roll with the sound of supercharged thunder Sep. 5-7, as the all-eighth-mile Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) returns for Dragstock XI, its second event this year at North Carolina's historic Rockingham Dragway.
Headlined by the NAS Racing Pro Extreme and Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous classes, the seventh of eight scheduled events in the PDRA's inaugural season will also feature its all-new Pro Boost division presented by Precision Turbo and Proline Racing Engines, along with Aruba Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster and two Jr. Dragster classes.
Additionally, for the first time the PDRA will stage a 16-car Mac-Fab Pro 275/28 Shootout for so-called "small-tire" racers, as well as host a special appearance by several members of the Southeast Gassers Association featuring period-correct race cars from the 1950s and '60s.
Richmond Race may Rearrange PDRA Points Chase this Weekend
PITTSBORO, NC – With four races left in its inaugural eight-race season, the all-eighth-mile Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) heads to Virginia Motorsports Park, near Richmond, this weekend (July 24-26), for the NAS Racing PDRA U.S. Drags. With 100 points available for each round win, each event continues to take on significance.
After winning all four previous events this year, though, it probably won't concern Jason Harris, who has a stranglehold on the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous lead. At 2,211 points, the Pittsboro, NC-based racer has nearly double the points of his closest rival, Tommy Franklin (1,150), who is closely followed by Pat Stoken, class rookie Lizzy Musi and Tim Savell.
MOORESVILLE, NC – As the 2014 racing season wears on racers using Pat Musi Racing Engines have continued to establish themselves as the dominant forces in their respective categories, led by Jason Harris and his four consecutive Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Pro Nitrous wins.
Harris extended his undefeated season June 28 by capturing the inaugural PDRA Summer Drags title at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, MI. In the PDRA's brief history, no one except Harris has left an event with a Pro Nitrous trophy.
"It's unreal; we've had a fantastic season. Everything has worked so well ever since we unloaded for the first time at Rockingham (NC)," Harris said. The latest Pat Musi Racing Engines 903 EFI engine sits between the framerails of his '68 Pontiac Firebird "Warbird" built by Robert Hayes Race Cars. The combination has been lethal for Harris' Pro Nitrous opponents, enabling the car to click off eighth-mile runs in the 3.70-second range at 200 MPH seemingly at will.
Harris Hoping to Keep Win Streak Alive as PDRA Hits Halfway Point in Michigan
PITTSBORO, NC – When the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) arrives at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, MI, this weekend (June 27-28), it will reach the halfway point of its inaugural eight-race season and Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous competitor Jason Harris will be attempting to keep his perfect record intact.
After winning the season opener from the number-one starting position in April at Rockingham, NC, Harris duplicated both efforts a month later in Valdosta, GA. He slipped a little with a third-place start at Memphis late in May, but the final result remained the same with Harris taking the trophy home. Still, the Pittsboro, NC-based racer isn't taking his early season success for granted.
PDRA Promises Action and Excitement at South Georgia Motorsports Park
PITTSBORO, NC – Building on the overwhelming success of its inaugural event last month at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) is heading this weekend (May 8-10) to South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP), near Valdosta.
Headlined by the NAS Racing Pro Extreme and Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous classes, the inaugural PDRA Georgia Drags also will feature an all-new Pro Boost division presented by Precision Turbo and Proline Racing Engines, along with Aruba.com Extreme Pro Stock, Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster and two Jr. Dragster classes.
"We had full grandstands, a great car count and record-setting performances at Rockingham and I expect to see more of the same at Valdosta," PDRA Race Director Bob Harris said. "I invite everyone to come out and watch the very best eighth-mile drag racing in the world, PDRA style."


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September 01, 2011 — There's no one program that has associated itself so closely to digital photography as much as Adobe Photoshop, having been around now for more than 22 years. It was the program that bridged the gap during the industry transition from analog to digital image-capture devices by introducing us to the concept and open creativeness of pixel manipulation. Through these 22 years, there have been new features released with every new version. Some of these features come and go, or get merged as part of another feature set, depending on their popularity and practical application. One of the features that was introduced with Photoshop 4, and still remains for the most part unchanged, is the macro function known to Photoshop users as "Actions."
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Pueblo Police say their suspect in a deadly overnight shooting was arrested following a brief standoff Tuesday morning (4/8/14).
The shooting happened at around 1:50 am. in the 2100 block of Cedar Street, just west of I-25.
Police said when officers arrived; they found a 25-year-old man dead in the front yard of the home.
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WebOS, the last and sadly failed initiative from the venerable Palm Inc., seems to have more lives than Mumm-Ra the Everliving. After getting a second chance when HP acquired the Palm company, then a third when LG tried it out on connected televisions, it looks like the Korean manufacturer is going to give it a shot at powering future smartwatches. The Verge spotted a WebOS smartwatch page on LG's development portal, which was then swiftly taken down.
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At Google I/O this year, we learned that Google Play Services is generally updated on a six-week cycle. As expected, the mighty puzzle piece behind Google's Android services is getting an update starting today that introduces a number of small changes that most users probably won't notice but which may make developers' lives a little bit easier.
Just a couple of days ago, we posted a quick look at what the next Nexus phone would look like (along with some spec confirmations), based on new information and materials we had seen. That image however, as stated before, was just a reproduction of what we'd seen (redrawn to protect our source and eliminate any possible identifiers). Today, though, we have what looks like a photo of the device.
Of course, we've seen alleged photos of this phone before, but one only showed the back, and one was very poorly lit.
Google rolled out the 4.4.4 update to devices earlier this year, with the 2013 Nexus 7 seeing the OTA in mid June. Here we are over three months later and Google has finally posted the full factory images and binaries for the LTE version of the N7. It's about time, guys.
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Today is SHIELD Tablet LTE launch day, and NVIDIA is making sure customers who pick up its newest gaming device are taken care of. Both versions of ST - Wi-Fi and LTE - are getting bumped up to software build 1.2, which brings a handful of new features and tweaks to the eight-inch slate:
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GameStop After Earnings: Value Play Or Value Trap?Josh Arnold • Yesterday, 10:46 AM • 3 Comments
- GME reported horrendous earnings on Thursday, causing the stock to plummet.
- Top and bottom line misses were large and guidance was also slashed.
- I'll take a look at GME's valuation to see if the stock is cheap after the selloff or if more downside is warranted.
GameStop - A Value TrapJeffrey Himelson • Yesterday, 10:41 AM • 2 Comments
- GameStop reported lower-than-expected Q3 earnings.
- Management cited a delayed release in Assassins Creed as the reason for the miss. This exemplifies GME's reliance on game sales for its livelihood.
- There are two secular trends that will be huge threats to GME's business model.
GameStop's Shares Plummet Following Its Q3 Earnings Release, Is The Sell-Off Overdone?Joey Solitro • Fri, Nov. 21 • 6 Comments
- Q3 earnings were announced on November 20.
- The results fell short of expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
- The company repurchased 3.58 million shares of its common stock.
- The stock has responded by falling sharply.
- Technology changes and the rise of online retailers are creating difficulties for big box electronics retailers.
- GME has the best multiples, and can also tap into the nostalgia factor.
- GME shines with a five-year normalized income growth rate.
GameStop: A Cash Cow Offering Asymmetric ReturnSoid Ahmad • Wed, Oct. 22 • 7 Comments
- GameStop is a leading video game retailer threatened by the adoption of digital content.
- Digital is not expected to surpass physical delivery for the next four to five years giving GameStop ample time to execute transformation.
- Console cycle will boost the sales of the company in the short term while the company re-positions.
- Valuation reveals minimal risk for investors, over 1-2 years, as the company doesn't lose its value even with bear-case growth assumptions. Bull-case valuation projects an upside of more than 50%.
Is GameStop A Good Investment?IAEResearch • Mon, Oct. 13
- The business model of the company gives it geographic diversification, and the recent moves will also provide it segmented diversification.
- The company is trying to focus more on high-growth areas, which should result in stimulating revenue growth.
- GameStop needs to focus more on the digital gaming and downloadable applications as the trend in the market is changing.
- Margins are low in the industry, but the company still manages to beat industry average margins.
The Most Hated Stock In The S&P 500 Dominates Its IndustryEfficient Alpha • Tue, Sep. 23 • 2 Comments
- Despite a 39% drop in industry revenue, GameStop has increased sales through product diversification and market share.
- The short position has increased to 33 million shares, nearly a third of shares outstanding, and represent considerable demand when positions are closed.
- The stock is attractively valued with a 17.5% upside on conservative estimates and a 3% dividend yield.
GameStop's Used And New Game Sales Are Under AssaultGloves Off Investing • Wed, Sep. 17 • 16 Comments
- 2014 sales at GameStop are supported by sales of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but its other major profit centers, new software and used sales, are under assault from digital.
- The shift to digital continues to accelerate with Activision's CEO noting last week that digital sales of its game Destiny were exceeding expectations.
- EA Access and similar subscription services that provide access to older games will erode used game sales at GameStop - used sales account for ~50% of profits.
- We estimate it has a market share under 10% in digital software sales versus ~30% in physical. The shift to digital presents a significant headwind for GameStop.
- The upside surprise in the current cycle has pushed the shares higher. However, this is temporary, and the long-term concerns will return and put downward pressure on the stock.
GameStop's Recent Moves Will Boost Sales, Margins And Wall Street Price TargetsDerek Capo • Wed, Sep. 17
- Cricket Wireless partnership in 2800 GameStop stores will boost margins and sales.
- GameStop credit card further enhances the PowerUp rewards program.
- Exiting poor performing Spanish market will boost Europe region margins.
- Senior Note Offering could provide a lower cost to financing than its current credit facility.
GameStop Is Just Getting StartedJordan Lund • Tue, Sep. 9 • 5 Comments
- GameStop reported blow out second quarter earnings.
- Worries about it being unable to transition to digital and take advantage of new games are overblown.
- GameStop is diversifying away from being a gaming only company.
GameStop Is Not A 'Buggy Whip' CompanyCritical Timing • Mon, Sep. 8
- GameStop's growth is being driven by strong demand in next generation consoles such as Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.
- GameStop actually makes more money selling off-price used video game products than it makes selling its core new video game software and hardware since the segment enjoys higher gross margins.
- GameStop's digital gaming segment grew 6% during the quarter, while the company's digital receipts grew 18% during the quarter.
GameStop May Sit At The Poker Table Without Any ChipsMix Star • Fri, Sep. 5 • 5 Comments
- GameStop beat earnings and sales estimates in the second quarter.
- Second quarter earnings show that GameStop will not go the way of Blockbuster just yet.
- The increase in digital downloads and overall technological advancements will threaten Gamestop's existence.
- GameStop's latest quarter brought an improvement of 25% in the revenue. Earnings improved by 144%.
- Awaited game releases for the second half of the year will further boost the sale of consoles and new games, as both of them are interrelated.
- Microsoft's and Sony's decision to allow older games to run on new consoles will also promote the sale of both the older games and the new consoles.
- The company's foray in mobile and digital content is another factor which will contribute to a healthy top line.
Breaking It Down: GameStop's 2Q 2014 Earnings CallHunter Straus • Sat, Aug. 23 • 3 Comments
- GameStop Corp. exceeded earnings expectations.
- Management provided optimistic guidance.
- Management did not address the long-term future of its high-margin used video game segment.
The GameStop Conundrum; We Rate As A HoldOrange Peel Investments • Fri, Aug. 22 • 5 Comments
- The company handily beat earnings today, posting EPS of $0.22 on revenue of $1.73 billion.
- Neither the bull nor the bear case is right with this company.
- The next year is going to be integral.
Update: GameStop's EarningsDaniel Jones • Thu, Aug. 21 • 4 Comments
- After the market closed on August 21, shares of GameStop soared on news that it handily outperformed what analysts expected on both the top and bottom lines.
- This changed my opinion that the retailer might be on shaky ground in the video game industry, despite the existence of many large and growing competitors.
- These developments were not entirely anticipated, but this news is, in every way, great for the retailer's shareholders.
Can GameStop Bridge The Disconnect Between Analysts And Investors?Daniel Jones • Tue, Aug. 19 • 5 Comments
- Right now, there seems to be a disconnect between what analysts expect of GameStop and what investors expect.
- Assuming that management can post strong results in its high-margin categories, following last quarter's trend, matching forecasts looks possible but a poor sales mix could leave investors disappointed.
- Aside from earnings issues, another thing likely weighing on the stock is competition from rivals like Amazon, eBay, and Wal-Mart. Can GameStop compete or will it be left behind?
GameStop Is A Strong Buy: Blockbuster Comparison Shows IgnoranceDerek Capo • Mon, Aug. 18 • 31 Comments
- GME will continue to raise revenue and EPS guidance in 2014 and 2015.
- GameStop's "Tech brands" is under appreciated and will provide meaningful revenue and EPS growth.
- Management has been executing well for years and will continue to do so.
- Too many bears are an indicator that there is more upside to the stock price.
Surging PlayStation Sales Make GameStop An Even More Compelling Value PlayJason Ditz • Mon, Aug. 18
- Commitment to dividends, share repurchases are returning major value to GME shareholders.
- Quick adoption of newest consoles means GME should have a big Q4.
- GME's growing digital sales are also very wide margin.
Update: Physical Game Sales Declining; Bear Thesis On GameStop Playing OutJeffrey Himelson • Fri, Aug. 15 • 5 Comments
- NPD Group announced that video game sales in physical retailers fell 15% y/y.
- This negative industry data cements my conviction that GameStop will falter.
- In my previous article, I predicted that video game sales would shift to digital downloads.
This Time I Really Mean ItGeorge Acs • Yesterday, 10:30 AM • 25 Comments
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Quant Model: Top 10 Long IdeasApus Investments • Mon, Aug. 18 • 2 Comments
Boring Was Sexy While It LastedGeorge Acs • Sun, Aug. 17 • 36 Comments
Best Of The S&P: August 2014Alpha Generator • Fri, Aug. 15 • 5 Comments
Most Heavily Shorted Stocks OutperformBespoke Investment Group • Wed, Aug. 13 • 10 Comments
Retail: Separating Doomed From Merely StumblingYCharts • Wed, Jul. 23 • 2 Comments
Best Buy's Decline Not CompleteLioncastle Research • Sun, Jul. 13 • 13 Comments
GameStop Corp. Discusses Q3 2013 Results (Webcast)Nov. 21, 2013
GameStop Corp. Discusses Q2 2013 Results (Webcast)Aug. 22, 2013
Fri, Nov. 21, 12:46 PM
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Thu, Nov. 20, 5:54 PM
- After missing FQ3 estimates, GameStop (NYSE:GME) now expects FY14 (ends Jan. '15) EPS of $3.40-$3.55, at the low end of a prior $3.40-$3.70 range; consensus is at $3.68.
- FY14 comparable store sales growth is now expected to be in a 2%-5% range, down from a prior 6%-12%. FQ4 guidance is for EPS of $2.08-$2.24 (below a $2.28 consensus), and comparable sales growth of -5% to +2%.
- FQ3 comparable sales fell 2.3% Y/Y, a big reversal from FQ2's 21.9% growth - GameStop blames the delayed launch of Assassins Creed Unity. New hardware sales rose 147.4% thanks to Xbox One/PS4 demand, but new software sales fell 34.4%, thanks in part to tough comps; Grand Theft Auto V launched a year ago.
- Pre-owned value game sales +2.6%; mobile/consumer electronics +125%. Digital receipts rose 52.4% to $210.3M (over 10% of revenue).
- Gross margin rose 130 bps Y/Y to 29.7%. $144M was spent on buybacks.
- FQ3 results, PR
Thu, Nov. 20, 5:42 PM
Thu, Nov. 20, 4:02 PM
- GameStop (NYSE:GME): Q3 EPS of $0.57 misses by $0.04.
- Revenue of $2.09B (-0.9% Y/Y) misses by $110M.
- Shares -10.5%.
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Wed, Nov. 19, 5:35 PM
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- Baird expects solid results from GameStop (NYSE:GME) when the company reports Q3 earnings tomorrow after the bell.
- The investment firm thinks next gen hardware sales and a solid pre-owned business will offset the weakness for games from older consoles.
- Shares of GME are rated Outperform by Baird and are tagged with a $52 PT.
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Fri, Oct. 31, 5:28 PM
- Sony (SNE +5.8%) sold 3.3M PlayStation 4 units in calendar Q3, up from 2.7M in Q2 and easily outpacing the 2.4M Xboxes sold by Microsoft in Q3. In addition, Sony reported its gaming unit posted a $195M profit, up from $43M in Q2 thanks to rising PS4 game royalties.
- VG Chartz estimates Sony has cumulatively sold 12.3M PS4 units since last fall, and Microsoft 6.1M Xbox One units. To boost sales, Microsoft recently slashed Xbox One prices by $50 - starting Nov. 2, the One sells for $349 without a Kinect, and $449 with one.
- Electronic Arts (EA +2.8%), Activision (ATVI +1.9%), and Take-Two (TTWO +4.7%) outperformed again today. All three game developers rallied yesterday after Take-Two posted a big FQ2 beat on the back of strong sales for Grand Theft Auto V, NBA 2K14, and Borderlands 2. EA jumped thanks to an FQ2 beat and strong EPS guidance the day before.
- GameStop (GME +1.5%) and PS4 CPU/GPU supplier AMD (AMD +1.8%) are likely also happy with Sony's PS4 sales figure.
Fri, Oct. 17, 1:55 PM
- With last year's Grand Theft Auto V (TTWO +0.3%) launch skewing comps, NPD estimates U.S. physical retail video game sales fell 36% Y/Y in September to $481.2M, a worse decline than August's 21% drop.
- The ongoing spending shift towards digital channels naturally contributed to the drop as well: SuperData Research estimates digital game spend rose 8.6% Y/Y in September to $873M.
- Hardware spend rose 136% Y/Y (up from August's 116%) thanks to next-gen console demand: NPD thinks PS4 sales nearly tripled from August levels with the help of Sony's (SNE +1.8%) Destiny bundle, and outpaced Xbox One sales yet again. GameStop (GME +2.7%) investors approve of the numbers.
- Electronic Arts (EA +4.5%) is rallying after Madden NFL 15, FIFA 15, NHL 15, and The Sims 4 respectively came in at #2, #3, #6, and #8 on NPD's top-10 list. Of the four games, only Madden was on the August list (#1 in its launch month). Battlefield 4 (#9 in August) fell out of the top-10.
- As expected, Activision's (ATVI -0.5%) Destiny was #1. But Diablo III: Reaper of Souls fell to #10 from #2, and Call of Duty: Ghosts (#5 in August) dropped out of the top-10. Activision, like Take-Two, is sitting out a market rally.
- EA reports on Oct. 28, Take-Two on Oct. 29, Sony on Oct. 31, and Activision on Nov. 4.
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- GameStop (GME -1.3%) announces that its Spring Mobile subsidiary acquired 53 retail stores from Product Center.
- The company says the deal will make Spring Mobile the fastest growing authorized AT&T wireless solutions seller.
- After the transaction closes, Spring Mobile will operate 298 stores in the U.S.
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- A channel check from Cowen Research analyst Doug Creutz indicates video game console/handheld software sales fell 10% Y/Y in August.
- The monthly tally would look even worse if not for the positive comp delivered by this year's Madden NFL game.
- Related stocks GameStop (NYSE:GME), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO), and Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI).
Mon, Sep. 8, 2:16 PM
- GameStop (GME -1.6%) says it will resell AT&T's (NYSE:T) Cricket phones and service plans at more than 2.8K of its stores.
- The goal for AT&T is to utilize a national distribution channel with a partner having a similar customer base.
- Under the terms of the arrangement, GameStop customers will be able to trade in games and devices for credits that can be applied to Cricket phones.
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Gamestop Corp is a multichannel video game retailer. It sells new and pre-owned video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, accessories, as well as PC entertainment software, new and pre-owned mobile and consumer electronics products.
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Tower School strives to build a diverse faculty and student body. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any position.
Tower School seeks substitute teachers for pre-kindergarten through grade 8 for the current school year. Please send your cover letter and resume to Jane Leahy.
Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Tower School
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
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Tower School seeks an experienced fundraiser to join its development team. The Assistant Director of Development will play a central role in implementing the development plan and managing and growing the school's annual giving program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful Annual Fund management and a solid understanding of development operations, including fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, special events, and constituent relations. This position reports to the Director of Development.
Annual Fund
Manage aspects of the annual fund campaign including but not limited to:
• Develop the goals, plan, and calendar for the Annual Fund program
• Work effectively with the Board of Trustees Advancement Committee, Annual Fund Committee, and faculty, to educate and solicit support of the fund and create a greater culture of philanthropy at school
• Work with the Director of Communications on written and print materials including solicitation and acknowledgement letters, brochures, email campaigns, and the Annual Report on Giving
• Produce monthly reports analyzing historical and current data to benchmark the fund's progress
• Manage and execute donor recognition and stewardship programs
• Utilize the school's fundraising software for gift accounting, reporting and analysis, data management, and event management.
• Serve as the liaison for the Business Office on monthly reconciliation reports and the end-of-the-year audit
Parent Relations
• Provide support for school events such as/but not limited to the auction, community gatherings, book fair, and other TSPA events and programs
• Support the Tower School Parents Association – attend monthly leadership meetings, occasional committee meetings, help manage and organize all programs, activities, and events of the TSPA.
Special Events and Programs
Provide support for special events and programs such as, but not limited to:
• Alumni Relations – promote a sense of community and increase alumni involvement
• Grandparents Committee and the annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day
• Annual Golf Tournament
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum two years work experience in a development office
• Sophisticated knowledge of fundraising software (preferably Veracross)
• Experience with gift entry and processing acknowledgments
• Strong organizational, administration, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor, flexible, and able to respond to multiple demands
• Familiarity with independent school culture preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jessie Achterhof. No phone calls, please.
Jessie Achterhof, Director of Development
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
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Science Teacher Maternity Leave – grades 1 – 4
Tower School seeks a full-time, temporary Science Teacher for a three-month position beginning March 15, 2015 and ending June 15. Qualified candidates will have bachelor's degree in science or in education with a concentration in science or biology and will have at least three years teaching experience. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in plant life cycles, ocean studies, and dissections.
Candidates should demonstrate an interest in participating fully in the life and activities of an energetic elementary day school. A willingness to coach athletic teams and/or lead other extracurricular activities is preferred.
Candidates must have the ability to multi-task, be flexible, organized, have experience writing detailed trimester reports (report cards), and have excellent communication skills.
Candidates should forward their materials to:
Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
At firstname.lastname@example.com
Or mail to:
Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Tower School
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
Candidates should forward their information to:
Jane Leahy, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Tower School
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
or firstname.lastname@example.com
Tower School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, handicapped status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school -administered programs.


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Remembrance Day – 15 October 2014
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Health & Wellbeing Expo – 24 October 2014
Blow bubbles for your baby that died – 2 November 2014
Pregnancy Loss Support Group
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SIDS and Kids Tasmania are happy to share with parents the following workshop.
Bears of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc.invite bereaved parents to a closed grief workshop – Exploring Grief within Pregnancy and Infant Loss.
This workshop is recommended for bereaved parents who have lost a baby at any gestation throughout their pregnancy or after birth, who are approximately 6 months following their loss.
This workshop allows and promotes a healthy expression of grief and provides insight into complexities of grief.
Through the workshop parents are educated on the process of grief, identify coping strategies and facilitate a sense of personal control and decision making.
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The nation's biggest Taco Bell franchisee closed its Signal Mountain restaurant this week because of poor sales at that store, but the company is reopening its tornado-damaged Taco Bell in Ringgold, Ga., today.
Tacala LLC, the Birmingham, Ala.-based chain that operates 24 Taco Bell restaurants in its Chattanooga region, shut down the Taco Bell on Taft Highway on Signal Mountain on Tuesday night.
"It was a business decision, and we hope consumers will visit our other Taco Bell locations, including our nearby unit in Red Bank," Tacala marketing Vice President Marjorie Perlman said Wednesday.
The Ringgold Taco Bell was badly damaged in the April 27 tornado and will celebrate its grand reopening today.
Agree that all should close simply because the food is inedible. Teenagers seem to like it though, mostly because you canget filled up cheaply. The "plasma beef" they serve should be condemned by the health department. Of course, the idiots on the Signal Mountain council will probably block any decent operator from replacing the Taco Bell. Anyone who would deny a Publix location from coming to Signal Mountain does not have the best interests of the residents as a priority.


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Youth swimming scheme may be axed due to cuts
Last updated at 14:36, Friday, 21 October 2011
A SCHEME which gives free coaching to youngsters who struggle to swim faces the axe after it became the victim of savage government cuts.
The future of Top Up Swimming, which has been running in Furness for the past 10 years, was left hanging in the balance when the Department for Education withdrew public funding from school sport partnerships in England.
The project offers one-to-one mentoring to children who are unable to swim a length when they reach secondary school age. Young people are assigned a swimming 'buddy', an older pupil at their school, who provide training in sessions for a one-week period.
Both the Park Leisure Centre in Barrow and Dalton Leisure Centre took part in the scheme. Organisers found after just one week, most children could swim 25 metres on their own, while a handful were given a further week, if needed.
Alan Heaton, a swimming coach who delivers Top Up and Helen Wright, Furness Academy's games organiser, are now appealing to local businesses and organisations to provide financial support to keep the programme going.
Ms Wright said: "The programme was designed to support those children who were unable to swim 25 metres by the time they left their primary or junior school.
"As a result of it, many more pupils are now confidently able to swim a 25-metre length and are happy and confident in the water. Those students are now swimming in their own time with friends and family. While the programme has seen fewer children being unable to swim 25 metres, there are still some children who need additional support.
"The buddy support is beneficial for both the non–swimmer, as it helps them to feel safe in the water, and the buddy who has the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.
"Children have told us they was nervous before and never wanted to get in the water, but now they feel a lot more comfortable around and in water.
"This year, there is unfortunately no funding available for Top Up Swimming and a small group of Year Seven non-swimmers will not receive the extra support they need in order to be able to swim 25 metres confidently."
The cost to run the Top Up scheme was around £270 a week per school and five secondary schools in the area use it. Up to three weeks of sessions can be required, depending on the number of non-swimmers identified.
- Anyone interested in supporting the programme can contact Ms Wright at Furness Academy.
First published at 13:25, Friday, 21 October 2011
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Surely as the need is shrinking it would be possible to combine the five schools requirements into one week of sessions. Thus saving money and allowing the service to be funded by a benefactor company/individual/charity/whip round in the schools etc?
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Colorado State Forest Service Seedling Program
It's that time of year to start planning the planting of your windbreak, or edible landscape, with the Colorado State Forest Service seedling tree program. This program allows farmers, ranchers and rural landowners to purchase trees for a nominal cost. The goal of the program being to provide assistance to landowners in planting new forests, establish windbreaks to prevent erosion, provide protection to homes, agriculture and livestock, and enhance wildlife habitat.
Colorado State Forest Service has a wonderful publication Trees for Conservation: A buyer's guide. My copy is tattered and dog-eared from going through it so many times. A downloadable copy can be found here. This offers great descriptions of available trees that are suited to our climate and explains what the benefits are for your property and any critters you would like to invite in like birds. They also have a variety of publications discussing how to put in a windbreak, and even a pamphlet on what to cook with all those edible varieties.
A good windbreak is three rows, with the first row meeting the wind made up of lower fast growing shrubs and bushes, the middle row your slow growing evergreens and the final row your taller, quicker growing deciduous trees. It's that first row where you can plant a wall of edible bounty with the fruit bearing varieties. The only downside, if there is one, is the competition you will have from your feathered and four legged visitors. They love a good berry as much as the next guy. Another thing to consider is the beneficial and not so beneficial relationships. For instance, I love Eastern Redcedars. I love their shaggy fullness and color. They are not so good to have near apple trees as they attract the same pests. Had to scratch those off the list of potential break trees. I love the cedars, but I love my Honeycrisps more.
The Colorado State Forest Serviceoffers seedling, bare root trees and some potted varieties (potted sold individually) for sale in large quantities, 10-50 per bundle depending on variety, at an affordable price for landowners. These are available for pre-purchase in the spring and are sold on a first ordered first served basis. The intent of providing these trees and the copious and wonderful amount of information is conservation. Folks from the extension service can come by your property and recommend the best varieties for your site and even create a plan. For a fee they can come out in the spring and prep the area and plant the trees with weed barrier cloth. It's a great deal, and folks in the area I've talked to said within 10-15 years they had a decent break and within the first year that first row can get as tall as 8-10 feet as the bushes and shrubs grow faster than the larger trees will.
As I've always been told, the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best is today! Get an application and price list here.
Turkey time!
It's getting close. That wonderful culinary celebration that is Thanksgiving. Several folks have been asking me lately where they can get their turkey.
Last year I indicated it was my aim to to one day raise my own little gobblers. This year I made good on that and have three turkeys getting ready for processing the week of the big event (thank you Longshadow Farm for being willing to show me the ropes with that processing thing). But most folks aren't in the position to raise their own. However, if you are I highly recommend it. I have found turkeys to be a most interesting and entertaining bird.
If you're in the market for a turkey, the typical grocery store variety are the giant broad-breasted whites. Those mammoths can top out at 40 pounds. Resulting in the need for one very large oven. They take roughly 20 weeks to get to slaughter weight. More and more popular, and likely to be found in the homesteaders menagerie, are the heritage breeds. Pretty birds with a little more character. According to many of my homesteading books, the winners of the popularity contest for heritage breeds are the Narragansett, the Bronze and the Bourbon Red. These take a bit longer to get to slaughter weight, at an estimated 25-30 weeks, but they are worth the extra time. It's past the time for getting in your order in most cases. With that said, I am aware of a couple farms that have available supplies. If I missed any please feel free to share in the comments section or on our facebook page. Some years searching for a locally pasture raised heritage bird is like seeking the holy grail.
The first is Jodar Farms. Usually known for their amazing chicken and now pork, they raise a limited number of turkeys for holiday processing. In addition, they raise a limited amount of ducks and rabbit. I saw Aaron this weekend before the Winter Market and he indicated that he still has a good number available.
Next up is Donoma Farms is located in Carr, Colorado and raises a variety of poultry options. Recently they still had turkeys available for the holiday. In addition to poultry (chicken, duck and turkey) and eggs, they offer goat's milk, CSA shares and grass-fed beef.
Grant Farm CSA has a few birds left. Located in Wellington, Colorado, Grant Farm CSA has a variety of CSA options available, including whole kitchen shares with canned goods, fruit and meat.
Raindrop Retreatis a farm that has turkey and chicken shares advertised online for a $20 deposit. They are located in Bellvue, Colorado. This is in addition to their fruit and vegetable CSA and a variety of other value added products and services.
Wisdom's Natural Poultry is located in Haxtun, Colorado and raise chicken and turkeys. While they can be found during the season at the Boulder Farmer's Market, you can contact them to work out a delivery.
Carrie's Clucks is located in Windsor, Colorado and has turkey advertised online. They offer turkey along with duck, chicken, eggs, and a market style CSA.
Longshadow Farm in Berthoud, Colorado. Sold out for this holiday season, but you can typically reserve a bird online or by calling Kristin on the farm with a $15.00 non-refundable deposit for future reference. Longshadow raises both heritage turkeys and broad-breasted. These guys are processed right before the holiday when reserved. They also raise duck, lamb, chickens, organic chickens, guinea and make a mean batch of ice cream. Perfect for that slice of pumpkin pie. (I like the cinnamon!)
I hope this helps you in your holiday feasting search. Again, please let me know if I missed a provider!
CSU Extension Certified Gardener Program
Looking for a way to expand your dirt loving knowledge over the winter months? Well CSU Extension has the Certified Gardener Program available online, with the next registration for available classes due by March 14, 2015.
The curriculum is based on the Certified Master Gardener program. This Mastery Badge program is a great way to learn in a way that is flexible and allows you to choose how many classes you want to take. Bundle them or take them individually, all while earning badges. The meajor difference between the Badge Program and the Certified Program is: no volunteer requirement, it's online so it isn't tied to the seasons, and the ability to choose what course of study you want at any given time. How cool is that.
So while you're sitting at home on a wintery day, much like today, you can go online and learn about things like herbaceous flowers, plant and pest diseases, irrigation, weeds, pruning, water management, and much more.
Check out their website to learn about this great educational opportunity.
Update: NoCo Food Cluster
Some of you may have been to the Northern Colorado Food Cluster kick off at the Lincoln Center this week. It was a great opportunity to see the ideas of a community start coming into manifestation. The NoCo Food Cluster's mission is to create a healthy community through a resilient, local food system. Sounds great right? So, how is that happening?
The NoCo Food Cluster has been in the idea stage for about four years. The last two years those ideas have started transforming, through open community meetings and opportunities to provide input into what a community like that would look like. What would the priorities be? How would it be structured? Who would be involved? How would it be sustainable? All these questions and more have been batted around for sometime.
This year, those ideas started manifesting into an organizational structure. A staff person was hired, Ashley Colpaart. A 501C 3 was born. And outreach to the community was started. They have taken on, for now, the continuation of the Winter Markets, as this was determined by the community to be a priority, and they are moving forward full steam ahead.
The meeting on Thursday was also an opportunity to seek stability in the fragile world of a new organization. With the ambitious scope of the organization, it is now in the make it or break phase. You guessed it. The money stage. Staff funds were temporary, to get the organizational structure created. But in order for an organization to move forward with any semblance of focus and continuity, the ship needs a Captain at the helm. The organizers explained the goals within the next year, and one is to create a Board of Directors and another is to hire an Executive Director, or in other words, the make it happen person, that in partnership can take the organization to the next level.
So, as one would expect, they are in the fundraising stage. Having captured some city and organizational grants, one of which is matching, the group is actively seeking members, partners, sponsors and board members. While there will be plenty of opportunities for non-monetary support in the future, those opportunities won't be realized if the organization can't find it's ground through monetary support. So in the coming months you will probably see lots of focus on the membership drive.
Like any industry cluster, the focus is on economic sustainability, jobs creation, economic opportunities for existing businesses and identification of the gaps in our food system. This will be accomplished through key projects with a local focus and policy making at the local, state and federal levels to make such goals achievable. It's also important to note this is the Northern Colorado Food Cluster, not the Fort Collins Food Cluster. While it appears in the meetings I've attended to have a strong Fort Collins presence, the truth is it will take the larger community of Northern Colorado to attain the level of success being aimed for.
If you want to learn more about the Food Cluster, or how to become a member or industry partner, check out their website and follow them on social media to get up to date alerts.
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in Colorado
I am reprinting this article with permission from CSU Larimer County Extension to get the word out. As of October 29, the extension received an update from the Colorado Department of Agriculture that there are only 6 quarantines in Larimer County, down from 65 quarantines on September 4. Learn more about topics like this though the Sustainable Small Acreage Newsletter.
Article by Jennifer Tucker, Adams County Extension
Each year, Colorado livestock owners are put on notice to look out for vesicular stomatitis (VS or VSV) in their animals. Affected animals are identified by scab and sore like lesions on the mouth and tongue. Additional-ly, lesions can be found on the inside of the mouth, on the nose, in the ears, and occasionally along the coro-nary band above the hoof. Occasionally in horses, le-sions are also noted in the groin or sheath area. All of the lesions are usually painful but the oral lesions make eating more difficult for the animal. Milk pro-duction and weight gain are typically affected during an outbreak.
This year has been an exceptional year for Vesicular Stomatitis cases. As of 8/27/14, The Colorado Depart-ment of Agriculture had found vesicular stomatitis in 8 Counties (Adams County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Douglas County, El Paso County, Jefferson County, Larimer County and Weld County) and on 222 premises.
While VSV is rarely fatal to an animal, it is still detri-mental to the agricultural industry. It is considered an internationally reportable disease. Much of the con-cern about VSV is due to its similar symptoms to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). FMD is typically more se-vere, and was eradicated from the United States in 1929. The only way to differentiate between vesicular stomatitis and foot-and-mouth disease is through la-boratory testing. Therefore, all animals exhibiting symptoms of VSV need to be tested for the virus to rule out FMD. Most animals fully recover from VSV in about 2 weeks.
VSV is transmitted or spread in multiple ways. Com-mon biting insects, such as flies and midges are consid-ered the most common method of transmission; it is also known to move from animal to animal from con-tact with one another or through shared water tanks and feed buckets. The scabs and fluid inside the wounds are known to carry the virus. However, not all animals in a quarantined facility develop vesicular sto-matitis. Often times, it may run rampant through one paddock of animals, and a neighboring paddock seems to be unaffected!
Because of the erratic habits of flies, the spread of the disease is not always predictable. The disease spread seems to be more prevalent along waterways and in areas of standing water (lakes, ponds, irrigation, etc.) Pastured animals and those in stalls or drylots can be affected. Fly control is one of the best defenses against VSV.
If you suspect vesicular stomatitis on an animal, it is suggested to contact your veterinarian or the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The typical protocol re-quires samples (blood, saliva, fluid from blisters) be taken from suspect animals. If the lesions are con-sistent with VSV, the animals are placed under a hold order. A hold order requires the animals to stay at the current location until results come back on the tests. Testing typically takes 3 days. If the animal has a posi-tive result, the facility is then placed under quarantine. Both hold orders and quarantines from the State Vet-erinarian's Office of the Colorado Department of Agri-culture require that there is no movement of animals into or out of the facility. The quarantine is released 21 days after there is sufficient healing of the lesions.
For the most current information about Vesicular Sto-matitis in Colorado, go to www.colorado.gov/ag or call the Colorado Department of Agriculture Animal Industry at (303) 869-9130
Pumpkin Season
Some of you may think pumpkin season is over. The skeletal remains of Halloween drooping on your door step after their job of enticing trick or treaters to your door is done. Or maybe you've overindulged in the seasons spiced lattes and pumpkin flavored everything. But really. This is just the build up to the pumpkin holy grail come Thanksgiving. That's right. Pumpkin cheesecake. I know. You thought I'd say pie. And yes, that is a close second.
In the days of artificially flavored pumpkin flavors, I remain true to my pumkin roots. No orange in a can for this girl. It's only the real deal. Why? Because nothing tastes better! What other reason could there be.
To start off I find those wonderful little sugar pumpkins from one of my local farmers. They are the cute ones that look great on your table, but should not be relegated to just a mere decoration. They are packed with wonderful flavor just begging to made into a pie, or cheesecake, or muffins or pancakes or cookies, or, well you get the idea. They are for eating!!!
Take the pumpkins and cut them into quarters. If the pumpkin is on the larger side, 1/8′s will do. Cut off the stem top and scoop out the seeds. Save the seeds to make roasted pumkin seeds! Yum. Feed the rest to your chickens. They will appreciate it immensely. Then place the sections of the pumkin on a baking sheet and roast at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
Once done, let them cool and the skin should peel off easily. If it doesn't just cut it away, taking care not to cut away the wonderful pumkin flesh. Cut into smallers chunks and pop it in your food processor. Pulse until the meat is smooth. If it's too dry add a little water, a teaspoon at a time. It should be smooth and firm, with some moisture, but not runny or watery. Since you only need one cup for the recipe below, freezing is a great option, in one cup servings. Have plenty on hand for soups and baking through the winter.
Voila! You have ove roasted pumpkin puree. Now you are ready to bake!
The hubs is a big cheesecake fan. It's usually what I make him for his birthday, and maybe once or twice throughout the year. I love it because I can make it gluten free. We both win. I've also found that using goat cheese in place of cream cheese makes for a richer flavor. Especially when adding flavor to the mix, like pumpkin.
So here are the ingredients for your delicious filling:
3/4 C. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 lb. goat cheese, or cream cheese for the traditionalists
3 farm fresh eggs, preferably from your backyard chickens
1 C. of the wonderful roasted pumkin puree you've made
It already sounds delicious, doesn't it?
Here's the list for the crust:
2/3 C. pecans chopped
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/4 C. brown sugar
Get your greased springform pan ready and preheat the oven to 350 degress while you get everything ready to go.
1. Put the crust ingredients in your food processor and pulse until blended. If you want more of a cookie crust you can reduce the pecans to 1/3 C. and add 1/4 lb of your favorite cookie. Gingersnaps or molasses work great with the pumkin. I like to keep the crust simple with a nut crust.
2. Once blended, press your crust into the bottom of your 9″ springform pan. Push the crust up the sides. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
3. Mix your spices and sugar together. Keep to the side for now.
4. Blend the goat cheese in your mixer until just smoothed. You can use an electric mixer, or by hand. I love my kitchenaide mixer for this part. You can really control the blending and it's easier to refrain from overblending. Blending your ingredients without overmixing is one of the keys to keeping the top from cracking.
5. Now add the spice/sugar mix. Scrape down the sides if needed.
6. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix gently after the addition of each egg.
7. Add the puree and mix until everything is just blended.
8. Pour the cake mix onto your chilled crust.
9. You know those turkey cooking plastic bags? I place my springform pan, gracefully, into one of those bage with the opening above the cake. It takes a little maneuvering, because they aren't made for this purpose, and a little cutting of the sides. There are two things I am trying to accomplish. I will bake the cheesecake in a water bath. The plastic bag, designed for oven cooking, will keep water from seeping into the springform pan. The other thing I am trying to accomplish is keeping the bag from falling onto the top of the cake while it bakes.
10. Place the pan, sealed from water (you can also use tinfoil, just make sure it seals well), and place it in a larger roasting pan filled with 1-2 inches of water. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour. I start keeping an eye out at about the 35 minute mark, looking for the firm jiggle. I can't help myself. And I sometimes forget things are in the oven.
11. The cake should jiggle but look firm. I think the cake is best when chilled for 1-2 days in the fridge. It has the opportunity to firm up, but its still silky.
And that my friends is why pumpkin season does not end with Halloween! You will thank me for this one.
Hive Check
Yesterday I asked my friend Connie, writer of the blog Urban Overalls, if she and her husband would mind coming over sometime to check my hive before winter. I saw on her facebook account that Mr. Overalls (Todd) was assisting a bee class yesterday. Not only did they say yes, but they came right over to the farm. How awesome is that!
This is my first year with bees. I wrote a post earlier in the year about preparing for the bees and then introducing them. During the summer I did my best to leave them be, once they established and I no longer had to feed them. There was regular activity around the hive and I peeked a couple times inside, and all seemed well. The thing is, I have no idea what I am looking at. Basically for me all was well if I saw any bees at all. Not what I'd recommend for wanting to be more than an amateur.
So I called in the troops and they came. And, I can't wait to take a class in the spring. I pulled off the top and saw they had just started building out the comb on the small box. I pulled it off and then checked the first super. Full and swarming with activity. Good sign. Todd pointed out the capped honey and the abundance of pollen still being brought in. It's an odd summer this year, and I still have a lot of flowers and weeds blooming. The bees are doing their best to grab all the pollen they can. He also pointed out the wings of the bees and explained what to look for as to mite infestation.
I tried to pull off the top super, but man, it was heavy. So we let it be and continued to look around. Todd pulled out the board at the bottom where everything falls. There were tons of little orange balls, which were pollen, Amid that there was some evidence of mites, but not significant. Todd pointed out the tiny red dots, that were evidence of the mites. I cleaned the tray and placed it back in. After that, I put together the rest of the hive, eliminating the short box since they had barely started filling in the wax.
Other than checking for continued activity through the entrance, where I placed an entrance reducer, or through the hum of the hive, they'll pretty much stay shut tight for the winter. To protect from the winds we get up here in Wellington, I'll place some bales around as a wind break, but not too close. They have stored up plenty of food, and I've made sure there is a water source nearby for now. It felt good that my benign neglect actually led to a strong hive. They were so happy and mellow I didn't even need the smoker (until I went back later to mess with the entrance reducer – a little guy got me in the leg! Ouch!) As for the winter, I will be educating myself so I can become a better and more pro-active beekeeper. I'm also looking forward to honey next year!
How are your hives doing?
Grieving a loss
By now many of you have probably heard of the closing of Windsor Dairy. I hope you join me in extending a thank you to Arden and Meg for everything they have provided the community with their products, their education and their passion. Our community has a big hole to fill.
Whatever the reasons behind their closing and the selling off of the farm, it strikes a deep cord in me. Family farms, small farms, organic farms, close at an alarming rate. Here in Northern Colorado, with what seems like endless bounty and choice at times, is no different. It's easy to take such access for granted. To assume choice will always be accessible. The loss of Windsor Dairy is a sharp reminder that our system is maybe not as sustainable as one would think.
When I think of the Dairy, I have often assumed a certain level of success in their model. They have been around for nine years. In the current agricultural system for small farms that seems like forever. But the traditional model was ongoing. Success was measured not in years but in generations. I don't know about any of you, but I kinda miss the traditional model. Where farming is deep rooted and something you can actually make a living at. Maybe that sentiment is romantic or naive. I'd like to think it is possible, on a grand scale. Not just an individual one.
What I find tested in me is my assumptions of success and how I am supporting it in others. At this point I ask that you forgive the soapbox I am about to step on, with the thought that if I don't choose with my dollars, or my votes, or my habits, then I inevitably lose my variety of choices. If I want biodiversity I need to eat diversely. If I want humanely raised meat, then I have to raise it or buy it from someone I can trust. Someone that will allow me the transparency of a farm visit. If I want to restore my health then I want to know what's in my food and that it is in fact food and not someone's lab experiment. So needless to say, I can't merely bask in the pleasure of local food. I need to put my money where my mouth is and support it in every way I can. And trust me, there is progress to be made on my end.
I think a lot about sustainability. More and more, I think of it in terms of economic sustainability. Not just environmental. If an environmentally responsible farm is not economically viable or sustainable, then we lose on two fronts. We lose access to nutrition and the long term result of healing the environment. Again, I question myself as to what is the value of my local farmers success and what am I willing to pay for it. To ensure that success. While I twist that question around in the old squirrel cage with regular consistency, it becomes a sharper question in the face of loss. Grief is a motivator. Albiet a short lived one. Sustainability isn't short term. It's the ultimate long haul. My question to you, as to myself, is are you in it for the long haul? I hope so. If you need help on where to start or how to find the products you're looking for, send me an email. I'd be happy to help!
In closing, I'd like to express my deep thanks to Arden and Meg. They opened me up to the magic of creating cheese many summers ago during a workshop at a Sustainable Living Fair. I am forever grateful to have experienced their wonderful teaching. I wish you both the best in the next phase of your journey. Whatever community you land in may they love and appreciate all you have to offer. You will be missed.
Diggin' It
Maybe you think the season is over for farm dinners and seasonal food events. Well, not quite.
Jax Fish House is hosting 5 Chefs 5 Farms on October 28. The event will feature a six course meal, all showcasing local ingredients from local farms. Each course will pair a local chef with inspired eats from Native Hill Farm, Fossil Creek Farm, Revive Gardens, Crego Livestock and Spring Kite Farm.
For $75 per person, it sounds like you'll be enjoying a wonderful menu, wine pairings and the sounds of Blue Grama Bluegrass band (which by the way includes the multi-talented Michael Baute from Spring Kite Farm).
For reservations call Jax Fish House Fort Collins at 970-682-2275. Eat great with a fantastic date night out and support local in the process.
A Great Local Resource
Here in Northern Colorado we are lucky to have some amazing resources when it comes to learning about farming, homestead management and the like. One of those resources is the Small Acreage Management program of Colorado State University Extension.
They provide a digital newsletter covering topics from pasture management, soil health, weed and pest control, cottage industry and more. I've utilized SAM's resources countless times for pasture management, identifying weeds and pests, designing and planting windbreaks and more. If you have an acre in town or 20 acres in the county, having this website bookmarked is essential.
If you're the hands on type, there are plenty of educational opportunities. Here's the schedule for the rest of the fall:
|Oct 18
|Jefferson County Farm Tour
|Nov 1
|On-Farm Small Acreage Workshop
|Nov 6
|High Tunnel Workshop
|Nov 15
|Swine Seminar – Today's Swine Operation, What You Need To Know
|Jan 8, 2015
|Western Colorado Food and Farm Forum
Or maybe a quick webinar over lunch is more suitable to your time and learning style. The following webinars were recommended for the Jefferson County Farm Tour and presentations.
- Intro to Soils and Soil Erosion Reduction Techniques (1 hour)
- Pasture Management on Small Acreages
- Renovating and Reseeding Your Pasture
- Alpacas and Llamas on Small Acreages
- Common Forage Grasses
- Pasture Management Before and After Drought
- Livestock Nutrition
- Planning for a Sustainable Homestead
- Additional Webinars
I can't plug these guys enough for providing great local information and resources. Whether you're a native or a newcomer to the area, Extension Services has got you covered.


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TORONTO - Superstar country group Rascal Flatts named their ninth album "Rewind," but don't expect them to start looking back anytime soon.
The multiplatinum trio — lead vocalist Gary LeVox, keyboardist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney — say their latest record, named after the lead single, is actually a musical leap forward in their 15-year career.
"It's funny, because fans are like, 'Are you rewinding back to your original sound?'" said LeVox with a laugh.
"Really, it has nothing to do with that. It's just more about the song being sexy, being cool and being hip — and more or less, being a kind of new direction for Rascal Flatts and maybe a bridge to where Rascal Flatts is going sonically and musically."
Since their debut in 2000, the band has sold more than 22.5 million albums and had 14 singles reach No. 1 on the U.S. country chart — including "Bless the Broken Road" and "What Hurts the Most." Former U.S. president George W. Bush even invited them to the White House on several occasions.
DeMarcus said the group recorded the new album at a "critical point" in their lives professionally. Rascal Flatts had worked with the same producer, Dann Huff, for the past six records and it was time to shake things up.
"I think we were all sort of in this scary no-man's land where you get to when you've had a certain level of success," said DeMarcus. "You can sort of get to a place to where you almost become complacent as well."
So they piled into DeMarcus's home studio and, for the first time, experimented with new songs and arrangements with no one else in the room. The band has a producer credit on the album, alongside Howard Benson and Huff.
"We ended up making some of my most favourite musical memories we've ever had together, with just us sitting around," said DeMarcus. "I believe this is the best album we've ever done, simply because there is more of ourselves in it than ever before."
But when asked which is the most personal song on the album, DeMarcus quipped: "Well, that's none of your business."
He then admitted his most personal track was likely "The Mechanic," a ballad about how love fixes everything. The song opens with the lyric, "When I'm broke down, you're the mechanic."
"When I heard that song, I was just blown away by the lyric and the simplicity of it, married together with that melody. It really, really is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long, long time," DeMarcus said.
It hasn't always been a smooth ride for Rascal Flatts. The band faced criticism in April when viewers noticed LeVox was lip-synching during a performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards. ("He's still in time-out," joked DeMarcus.)
LeVox said the band had played two shows and done multiple interviews in the days leading up to the award show, and the dry desert air affected his voice.
"We couldn't really bail. They had nobody else to fill the slot. So we talked about it with the producers of the show and they said, 'Hey, we've got the tape, so let's just try it.' I said, 'Well, I've never lip-synched before, so this should be interesting.'"
"It was interesting," laughed DeMarcus. "I didn't realize that we were the only artists to have ever done it. I was very surprised by that."
All three of the band members have become fathers since Rascal Flatts first formed in 1999. LeVox has two daughters, while DeMarcus and Rooney each have a daughter and a son.
"It gives weight to every single thing that you do," said DeMarcus of fatherhood. "Every decision you make, every song that you pick, you want your kids listening to it, whereas before you wouldn't have necessarily paid as much attention to things like that. It finds its way to every aspect of your life."
Asked whether they will still be around in another 15 years, DeMarcus said fans can count on it.
"We all feel a greater responsibility to the music we've been able to make and how deeply it's touched people's lives. We'll probably lay it down when our fans tell us it's time to lay it down. We love what we do so much and we love being with each other and making music together, so I'm sure we'll be together for a long, long time," he said.
"I don't know that Rascal Flatts is a band that will ever officially break up. We may do a few opera shows here and there, and they may wheel us out in wheelchairs. You never know. But we don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon."
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