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Re: [Eurasia] CLIENT QUESTION-Putin and arms control agreements
Released on 2012-10-16 17:00 GMT
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sure, but remember that CFE was designed to limit force values
but it was designed in 1991 before it was obvious that all of Central
Europe would join NATO
so in the original deal 1991 NATO was equal to 1991 Warsaw Pact
but then all of the warsaw pact joined NATO, so equality turned into a
massive lopsided force alignment
yes, that's reality since none of those states are proRussian, but
Russia really doesn't like that it was treaty-locked into a position
where its rivals could have 2-3x their forces, ergo why it left
the US/NATO still uses CFE as the basis for force decisions
Russia wants the treaty to die completely to make its own forcing
decisions more PR friendly By PR friendly, you mean a treaty that allows
Russia equal forces to what makes up the NATO bloc--essentially what it
looked like in 1991? So is talk of Russia rejoining the treaty if all
NATO members sign it just BS?
On 10/11/11 9:39 AM, Korena Zucha wrote:
One last question on 3--Russia has suspended itself from CFE (at least
that is the term I think they are using). Why do they need
agreement/adjustment from the US? Can't they unilaterally decide to
move their forces where they want?
On 10/11/11 8:28 AM, Peter Zeihan wrote:
1) russia has what it wants, so that's up to the US to push -- to my
knowledge the US isn't pushing for anything
2) unlikley -- russia knows that is something that would nudge
western european states to get cozier with the US, and they're able
to threaten the central european states from where they are so
there's no need -- they'll only do that if the US renews a much more
aggressive nuclear posture in europe
3) that's the catch in US-Russian relations -- the Russians
desperately want that one radically adjusted (and im not talking
about slovenia and the balts here) -- if the US wants to really take
russia to task OR strike a meaningful partnership, CFE is the key
so far, no sign of movement from the US on taking advantage of this
one way or the other
On 10/11/11 8:23 AM, Korena Zucha wrote:
A few follow-on questions:
1) What are the prospects of additional nuclear weapons
agreements (e.g., non-strategic nuclear weapons)?
2) What possibility is there of Russian abrogating the INF
treaty so as to move non-strategic weapons closer to Europe?
3) What is the future status of the CFE?
On 10/10/11 12:11 PM, Peter Zeihan wrote:
i disagree on START
START codified a bunch of flimsy agreements that really needed
to be locked down in a treaty -- that's done now and the
Russia's have no interest in unlocking it
they have nuclear parity hardwired into US law -- they're v
happy w/that
the russians will not walk away from the nuclear treaties at all
no matter how angry they get with the US because its a field
that they cannot compete in -- they'll play with Iran, they'll
fuck with CFE and missiles in Kaliningrad, but they do not want
a strategic missile competition
so if anyone is going to walk away, it'd be the US -- and that's
not bloody likely with this admin
On 10/10/11 12:08 PM, Korena Zucha wrote:
So New START didn't mean much when it was signed last year
(didn't actually involve much change on Russia and the U.S.'s
part from the previous START agreements?) that it isn't
something we see Russia going back on?
And just curious, what type of worst case scenario would cause
tensions to increase to the point where Putin would reconsider
the agreement and pursue a nuclear build up? U.S. establishing
bases in Georgia?
On 10/10/11 11:29 AM, Eugene Chausovsky wrote:
Making sure Korena sees this (and my initial response) as
On 10/10/11 11:26 AM, Peter Zeihan wrote:
agree with eugene on start -- and its important to note
that the US hasn't so much as nudged the issue of nuclear
treaties with Russia since Obama because president
so the russians (broadly) got what they wanted with START
(nuclear parity and a much lower overhead cost) and they
see no reason to rock that boat
Iran does not play into the nuke treaties at all
On 10/10/11 11:18 AM, Eugene Chausovsky wrote:
With Lauren out, I'll do my best to answer this -
From my perspective, I think the START issue (if that's
the agreement this question is referring to) was one of
the low-hanging fruit for the US and Russia to cooperate
on in the context of the 're-set', and I think it will
be one of the issues to be least affected by Putin
returning to the presidency. In other words, I don't see
any significant change happening on the agreement with
Putin back at the helm.
As far as Iran, that is a question separate from the
START agreement. Iran will remain a key lever and
bargaining chip for Russia to use as part of its wider
competition/negotiations with the US, and it will remain
the case in the context of weapons transfers such as
S-300s. However, Russia would be very hesitant to
actually follow through with such a transfer and would
likely only do so in an extreme case, as this would not
only expend one of Moscow's main bargaining chips but
would also escalate tensions between Russia and the US
considerably. But the Russia/Iran relationship is a key
one to watch in the context of US BMD plans in the
coming months and years.
On 10/10/11 9:47 AM, Korena Zucha wrote:
Hey guys,
How will the decision for Putin to run for President
again potentially affect US-Russian relations
regarding arms control agreements - particularly
nuclear arms control agreements? As part of this, how
does Iran play into this?
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Export Requirements for the Republic of Korea
KS-115 (Jan 21, 2015)
Asterisks (*) indicate the most recent revision to these requirements. To search, click on your browser's "Edit" menu, then click on "Find (on this page)". Enter "*" in the "Find What" field, then click "Find" or "Find Next" until all asterisks have been identified.
Poultry and poultry products, which have not been heat treated, shipped to Korea on or after December 20, 2014, will not be allowed entry into Korea. The restrictions also apply to shipments of poultry and poultry products to the U.S. military in Korea. Please see the Ineligible Products section for details.
Eligible/Ineligible Products
- Eligible product
- Beef or beef products derived from (1) cattle born and raised in the United States, (2) cattle imported into the United States, for example from Canada, and raised in the United States for at least 100 days prior to slaughter, or (3) cattle legally imported into the United States from a country deemed eligible by the Korean government to export beef or beef products to Korea. Presently limited to Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Korean beef importers and U.S. exporters have reached a commercial understanding that, as a transitional measure, only U.S. beef from cattle less than 30-months of age will be shipped to Korea. AMS has set up a voluntary Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program to verify that beef from participating plants will be from cattle less than 30 months of age. Exporting establishments may choose to participate in the AMS Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) program that verifies that the beef being certified is from cattle less than 30 months of age. At this time, Korea will not accept at port-of-entry shipments of beef without the QSA program statement in the Remarks section of the FSIS 9060-5 as described in the Documentation section, and Korean quarantine officials will return shipments without the statement to the owner/agent of the product. A list of QSA approved establishments and their approval dates can be obtained from the AMS website.
Eligible beef and beef products, including bone-in beef, deboned beef, offal, and variety meats must be derived from animals slaughtered on or after the QSA program approval date of the slaughter establishment. Beef and beef product derived from certain categories of cattle imported from Canada, imported beef and beef products, and processed beef products are ineligible. See B. Ineligible Products.
Eligible beef and beef products must be produced under an approved AMS Export Verification (EV) program for beef to Korea. Information about the EV program for Korea and a list of USDA approved establishments can be obtained from AMS' Web site.
If FSIS inspection personnel become aware of concerns that a USDA approved EV establishment is not properly executing its EV program, export certification should not be issued for the product in question and AMS should be notified at email@example.com.* Inspection personnel should include their immediate supervisor on messages to AMS. The following information should be included in the message:- Establishment name, address, and establishment number
- Product type, product code, and quantity of product
- Date of production, lot number, and shift
- Date and nature of observation
- Name of country product is intended for export
- Export certificate number (if applicable)
- Any other information to verify claim
- Name of inspection official
- Deboned beef derived from cattle less than 30 months of age that was processed at eligible establishments before October 5, 2007 are eligible. The beef is to have been produced according to the AMS EV program in place at the time of production. A list of eligible establishments and their specific periods of eligibility are available at AMS' Web site.
Note: Information about approval of warehouses, cold storages, or similar facilities that export beef and beef products to Korea can be obtained from FSIS Notice 12-13 (Feb 7, 2013; PDF only). - Heat treated poultry and poultry products shipped on or after January 1, 2015.
- Pork products- Please see section below - Plants Not Eligible to Export.
- Nongravid pork uteri from gilts and unscalded stomachs and intestines may be exported as edible product.
- Pork Casings
- Pork Bones
Note: Exporters should work closely with importers to assure that bones comply with any classification requirements of Korean Customs. - Protein-free tallow (see Documentation Requirements below).
Note: Beef tallow does not require an EV Program.
- Ineligible product
- Beef and beef products derived from cattle imported from Canada for immediate slaughter are ineligible.
- Beef and beef products derived from cattle imported from Canada that were resident in the U.S. less than 100 days prior to slaughter are ineligible.
- Imported beef and beef products are not eligible for direct export or for export after processing in the U.S.
- Processed beef products (e.g., any product that has added ingredients) are ineligible at this time.
- Other ruminant and ruminant products other than those identified in A. are ineligible for export.
- Imported meat and poultry and meat and poultry products (including natural and collagen casings) are not eligible for direct export or for export after processing in the U.S.
- Equine meat.
- Non-heat treated poultry and poultry products derived from birds slaughtered and processed on or after November 25, 2014 are ineligible for export to South Korea. Effective December 20, 2014, FSIS Forms 9060-5 and 9305-2A should not be issued for non-heat treated poultry and poultry products for export to the Republic of Korea. Non-heat treated poultry and poultry products shipped to Korea on or after December 20, 2014, will not be allowed entry into Korea. The restrictions also apply to shipments of poultry and poultry products to the U.S. military in Korea.
Labeling Requirements
- The country of origin must be indicated on the outside carton for all products. Meat products with multiple country origins on the label are prohibited and will cause the product to be rejected.
- Labels applied to Porterhouse steaks and T-bone steaks that are to be exported to Korea are to include a statement that these cuts are from animals less than 30 months of age.
- Product labeling that shows a country of destination other than Korea or is marked with Korea and a third country will cause the product to be rejected effective March 1, 2010.
Documentation Requirement
All FSIS export certificates accompanying product must be signed by an FSIS veterinarian. The veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent) must be indicated after the signature.
- Certification Requirement
- The Republic of Korea Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has informed FSIS that when completing FSIS Form 9060-5, products should be separately identified by weight and box count for each producing establishment.
- Beef and beef products from eligible establishments and as set out above with slaughter dates on or after the establishment's QSA program approval date:
- Obtain FSIS 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.
Note: Korean beef importers and U.S. exporters have reached a commercial understanding that only U.S. beef from cattle under 30-months of age will be shipped to Korea at this time, as a transitional measure. AMS has set up a voluntary Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program to verify that beef from participating plants will be from cattle less than 30 months of age. Exporting establishments may choose to participate in the AMS Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) program that verifies the beef being certified is from cattle less than 30 months of age. Participation in this program is not required for issuance of the FSIS 9060-5. However, for establishments that do participate in the AMS QSA program, the following statement may appear in Remarks on the FSIS8 9060-5: "The beef or beef products were produced at a verified establishment under the USDA Less than 30 Month Age Verification USDA Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program for Korea." A list of QSA approved establishments can be obtained from the AMS Web site.
Warning: Exporters are hereby warned that shipments of beef without the QSA program statement referenced above will not be accepted for port-of-entry inspection in Korea at this time, and any such shipment will be returned to the owner/agent by Korean quarantine officials. - Obtain FSIS Form 9305-7 (07/08/2008) Certificate for Export of Beef and Beef Products to the Republic of Korea. Container number and seal number (not a USDA seal) should be provided on FSIS Form 9305-7 when presented to an FSIS veterinarian for signature.
- For this product, AMS will no longer provide a SOV letter, and such a letter is not required to issue the certificate.
- Obtain FSIS 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.
- Pork and pork products
- Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness.
- Obtain FSIS Form 9305-5 (04/17/2013), Certificate for the Export of Pork Meat to the Republic of Korea. See Guideline for Completion of FSIS Form 9305-5.
Note: FSIS Form 9305-5 contains a block at the bottom of the form to be completed by the exporter or shipper in which is entered information such as shipping port, name of vessel, container number and seal number (not a USDA seal). The FSIS veterinarian may sign the certificate without this block completed and the exporter is responsible for its accuracy.
Also, concerning the residue statement on this form, this statement can be made based upon the FSIS National Residue Program (NRP), including the developmental stages of each year's NRP. The development includes an evaluation of all potential chemicals that are hazardous to public health that might be associated with meat and poultry products. Even though all compounds are not ultimately selected for testing, they are all considered during the process of identifying and evaluating compounds of concern. Those compounds not included in the testing portion of the NRP are considered not to be a significant risk of causing harmful residues. Information about the NRP is routinely provided to officials in receiving countries. - All U.S. meat packages mailed or hand-carried to Republic of Korea must be accompanied with FSIS Form 9060-5 and the appropriate 9305 form as outlined above.
- Heat Treated Poultry Products
- Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness.
- Obtain FSIS Form 9305-2A (1/7/2015) -- Certificate for Export of Poultry Meat to the Republic of Korea. See Guideline for completion of FSIS Form 9305-2A.
- The name of the shipping port, name of vessel (or flight number), shipping date, container number and seal number should be identified on FSIS form 9305-2A in the section that is to be completed by the exporter/shipper. All refrigerated export containers of raw poultry must be sealed.
- FSIS Form 9305-2A requires that the following information be provided: EST./PLANT NO., NAME, AND ADDRESS OF SLAUGHTERHOUSE(S); EST./PLANT NO., NAME, AND ADDRESS OF PROCESSING PLANT; and SLAUGHTER DATES. If the space provided on FSIS Form 9305-2A is not sufficient to list the required information, the words "SEE ATTACHED" can be entered into the form in the blocks requiring this information, and the requested information then be provided on a Continuation Sheet similar to the one provided here.
- For heat treated poultry products shipped on or after January 1, 2015, FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Heat Treated Poultry Product Exports to Korea should be used.
- If the product contains meat from multiple species, the appropriate FSIS 9305 series certificate for each species should be provided in addition to FSIS Form 9060-5.
- FSIS Form 9060-5 shall include the species of livestock from which the product was derived. If not already part of the product name, this information should be placed in parentheses immediately preceding the name of the product in the "PRODUCT AS LABELED" column.
- FSIS Form 9305 series certificates, except FSIS Form 9305-2A for heat treated poultry products, are not required for shipments to the U.S. military in Korea.
- Inedible Products - Export certification of inedible products, other than technical animal fat (9 CFR 351) and certified pet food (9 CFR 355), is no longer provided by FSIS. Exporters should contact APHIS field offices to obtain information about certification of inedible products. A list of APHIS offices is available at APHIS' Web site
- Pork Casings -- Obtain FSIS Form 9060-7 and FSIS Form 9305-5 (01/12/2004). The following information must be entered in the appropriate blocks of FSIS Form 9305-5: the name, address, and establishment number of the casing processing plant or the slaughter plant (if shipped directly) and the date of processing for processing plants and date of slaughter for slaughter plants.
Notes:- When pork casing exports originate from processing plants, Korea does not require the slaughter plant and date of slaughter to be entered on FSIS Form 9305-5. However, Korean officials have indicated that this information should be available in the event that a food safety issue should arise.
- Discrepancies between the slaughter/processing dates or date range entered on FSIS Form 9305 series certificates and the dates found on containers may cause product to be detained.
- Only pork casings from animals slaughtered in the United States and processed in the United States are eligible for export to Korea.
- Protein-Free Tallow -- Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5 if the product bears the U.S. mark of inspection. The following certification statement must be included in the "Remarks" section:
"Certified materials have been tested, and found to have a level of insoluble impurities of 0.15% or less."
This certification statement will be included on the export certificate based on the presentation of a certificate issued by an independent laboratory.
See paragraph 8. above regarding certification of inedible tallow. - Pork exported to Korea for further processing and subsequently exported to Japan - Upon the request of the exporter, the following information must be provided either in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an FSIS letterhead certificate (which is signed by the same FSIS veterinarian signing the export certificate):
- Statements for pork intended for re-export to Japan:
"The meat and/or meat products described herein were processed under sanitary conditions in accordance with laws and regulations of the United States. The laws and regulations of the United States have been deemed to be equivalent to the inspection laws of Japan."
"The USA is free of hog cholera; vaccination against hog cholera is prohibited; and importation of pigs vaccinated against hog cholera is prohibited." - Name, address, and establishment number of the slaughter (If product is quarter, half, or whole carcass) or processing plant (if packaged product).
- "Date (Month/Year) of slaughter and inspection", if product is quarter, half, or whole carcass or "Date (Month/Year) of Manufacture" if cuts or processed products, i.e., Pack Date.
Note: This procedure does not apply to beef. - Statements for pork intended for re-export to Japan:
Other Requirements
- Ready-to-eat products, regardless of the origin or type of product, are required to have negative test results for coliforms. These lab results are not required prior to certification for export; however, the exporter should be aware that the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs in the Republic of Korea reserves the right to test shipments. Products that have positive test results will be rejected.
- Chemical Residue Limits. U.S. meat products may be rejected due to inconsistencies between U.S. and Korean standards for residues in meat products. Specific information regarding Korea's residue limits can be obtained from email@example.com.
- Use of tenderizers and irradiation. Korea has specific requirements when tenderizers and irradiation are used in the production of beef and beef products. Beef and beef products produced using these processes that do not meet Korea requirements will be rejected.
- ROK requires kidneys to be removed from all poultry carcasses. An exception to this requirement allows for kidneys to remain in broiler carcasses. Additionally, ROK does not allow the importation of giblets with whole carcasses.
- Military Shipments. Shipments of meat destined solely for distribution to the U.S. military are not required to meet Republic of Korea standards.
- Shipments of poultry and poultry products, except heat treated poultry and poultry products shipped on or after January 1, 2015 (see Documentation Requirement section above) to the U.S. military in Korea, are not allowed.
- Ship Stores. For meat and poultry products exported to ship stores, the same export certificates must accompany the product as are required by the Republic of Korea. The only exception is when the container is off-loaded directly to a bonded yard and picked up at the yard by the cruise ship without entering quarantine areas (ship to ship). If the exporter indicates in Block 14 of FSIS 9060-6, Application for Export Certificate, that the product will meet this requirement, product is not required to meet Korea requirements and FSIS can issue basic export certification (FSIS Form 9060-5 with "Ships Stores" in the Remarks).
Plants Eligible to Export
Federally inspected establishments producing beef and beef products intended for export to Korea need to participate in the AMS EV program and be listed on the "Official Listing of Eligible Suppliers for USDA Bovine EV Program." Inspection program personnel can access the list at AMS' Website.
Information about approval of warehouses, cold storages, or similar facilities that export beef and beef products to Korea can be obtained from FSIS Notice 12-13 (Feb 7, 2013; PDF only).
All other meat and poultry products eligible for export to Korea can originate from any federally inspected establishment.
Note: Korea compares the plant information entered on the export certificate to the listing in the FSIS Meat and Poultry Inspection Directory. If the establishment is not listed in the directory or if any information about the plant (i.e., company name, address, or type of operation code following the establishment number in the directory) is different from that published in the directory, product may be detained. Contact Import Export Coordination and Policy Development Staff (IECPDS) (Phone (202) 720-0082 or (855) 444-9904, Fax (202) 720-7990 or firstname.lastname@example.com) for assistance.
Plants Relisted for Export
Est. 3D, Swift Beef Company, Cactus, TX. Relisted for export of eligible products from cattle slaughtered on or after December 23, 2013. Products derived from cattle slaughtered before December 23, 2013 are not eligible.
Est. 86R, Cargill Meat Solutions, Ft. Morgan, CO. Relisted for export of eligible products from cattle slaughtered before August 7, 2014 and on or after September 17 2014. Products derived from cattle slaughtered on or after August 7, 2014, and before September 17, 2014, are not eligible.
Plants Not Eligible to Export
Effective July 28, 2008, pork casings from the establishments listed below are not eligible for export to Korea until further notice.
3039, International Casing Group, Chicago, IL
27254, Dewied International, Inc., San Antonio, TX


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Sex Week will include programming that will stimulate discussion around the historical roots and manifestations of ideas about virginity, including its often gendered connections to religion and the prescribed set of sexual behaviors generally associated with "losing" or "keeping" one's virginity. Students will be invited to explore and articulate what virginity means to them physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and the concept of consent will be vitally important to arriving at an understanding of what virginity means for members of our community.
Sexual Orientation
Sex Week is for LGBTQ, asexual, and straight students. Every program we host will be in a safe space and friendly towards the LGBTQ community, and several events will cover topics relating to LGBTQ sexuality. In addition, asexuality, the absence of sexual attraction, will be embraced as an identity category along the spectrum of human sexuality, rather than as a lack of sexual orientation.
Sex Week will include programming that encourages and celebrates safe sexual practices, including usage of condoms and birth control. Sex Week will inform people on how to obtain various forms of contraception, as well as how to avoid and treat STIs. Our programming is committed to being medically accurate and will discuss how to talk to one's doctor about sex.
Sex Week will include programming that is compelling, insightful, and relevant to people along the gender spectrum. In addition to having hospitality towards all genders, Sex Week will foster discussions about the theory and history behind gender roles in our culture and the expectations those create for interpersonal relationships and relationships with society. This will include discussion about prescriptive versions of masculinity and femininity and their healthier, more sustainable alternatives, as well as the limits put on individuals because of their gender role performance.


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TULARE, Calif. — The confirmation May 22 that three Asian citrus psyllids were trapped in the San Joaquin Valley drove home the point that the citrus pest is expanding its presence in the state's largest citrus-producing region.
If the psyllid behaves in the Central Valley as it did in Southern California, where it is well established, populations will continue to build until eradication is no longer practical, said Beth Cardwell-Grafton, a University of California-Riverside research entomologist and director of the Lindcove Research and Extension Center.
In preparation for that day, University of California entomologists and the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program are developing an area-wide management program.
When the plan would be implemented is unknown and will depend on how long San Joaquin Valley growers can keep the psyllid at bay, she said.
"We're not expecting this to roll out until the populations are so high we can't eradicate them," Grafton-Cardwell said.
But Nick Hill, a Dinuba area citrus grower and chairman of the citrus pest program, said the most difficult part of this type of plan is getting growers lined up and in place.
Borrowing from Florida's Citrus Health Management Areas, also known as CHMAs, Grafton-Cardwell said the goal is to have all of the growers in a large area spray for psyllids at the same time to maximize treatment efficacy. That way the pest can't jump from a treated grove to an untreated grove to escape the chemicals.
In Florida, CHMAs have been successful in significantly reducing psyllid numbers.
Grafton-Cardwell outlined the program at a meeting designed for packinghouse personnel, May 22.
"The main goal is to slow the spread of psyllid and buy time for the scientists to find a cure," she said.
Psyllids can carry hunglongbing, also known as HLB or citrus greening. The bacterial disease, which is harmless to humans, can weaken and even kill citrus trees. In Florida, where the disease is entrenched, it has caused more than $3.6 billion in lost revenue, she said.
Although only one tree has been confirmed with the disease in California, and that was in the Los Angeles basin, she said most experts believe there are other infected trees that just haven't been identified.
Eradication is no longer possible in Southern California because of high psyllid numbers and large urban centers. In the San Joaquin Valley, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the citrus industry continue to work toward localized eradication when a psyllid is trapped.
Under the plan, the San Joaquin Valley would be divided into nine psyllid management units. Each one would involve about 25-30 growers. A "captain" would lead each group and work with a Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program grower liaisons.
Based on input from University of California researchers and Exension specialists, growers within a management area would all treat within a few days of each other.
"So communication is going to be absolutely critical," Grafton-Cardwell said. "This is going to be like the rollout of an army."
In Florida, many growers treat monthly, but Grafton-Cardwell said she doesn't expect California's citrus producers to have to apply insect control nearly as often. She envisions three to four treatments yearly when the psyllid is most active or when it would be most susceptible to control measures.
Also important to slow psyllid expansion are sound best management practices, Hill said. The pest is a weak flier and typically hitchhikes on plant material.
The goal of the voluntary management practices is to halt movement of plant material in and out of groves, regardless of whether they're in a quarantine zone.
"If you stop the movement of plant material, you stop the movement of psyllid," Hill said.
Growers and packers need to enlist workers, farm labor contractors, haulers and equipment operators to ensure that machinery, bins, picking bags, ladders and everything else entering and leaving groves are free of plant material.
"Any piece of equipment that you have coming on and off your orchard, make sure it's been properly cleaned and sanitized," he said.
In other news, Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita confirmed that two Asian citrus psyllids had been detected in two separate traps in different areas of Visalia. The finds should prompt treatments of all host material within 400 meters of each and expand the current quarantine, she said.
An additional psyllid was picked up in a glassywing sharpshooter trap at a citrus packinghouse near Delano, she said. The state is treating it as a lone hitchhiker and has increased the number of traps around the facility. No treatment will be conducted if no additional psyllids are trapped.
Packers who are inside quarantine areas and who want to ship mandarins with stems and leaves outside the quarantine or interstate can now do so, providing the fruit has undergone standard packinghouse treatments, said Nawal Sharma, CDFA quarantine response program supervisor.
They include washing with brushes, waxing and drying. The rule change was effective May 21.


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I was talking to a friend the other day about some of the stresses bi-vocational pastors face that are unique. During our brainstorming session, we hit upon one that struck a chord—guilt.
You might recognize some of these thoughts:
1. I must be doing something wrong because ...
2. I have to work a second job.
3. My church isn't growing.
4. I can't afford to pay my staff a full salary.
5. Even I get bored during my sermons.
6. We haven't had a baptism in a year.
7. I can't get enough workers to …
Moses knew he was special. His entire story said that he was chosen by God for a purpose. Then he messed up. His life didn't go according to his plan, and he ended up on the backside of nowhere for 40 years. Yup. He probably thought he had his chance and it was gone. Now he just had to do his best to face today.
Then God showed up. If you take time to read Moses' interactions with God in Exodus 3-7 and 14, you will find how Moses dealt with guilt and lack to be the person God called him to be.
1. He was honest with God. Moses didn't think a lot of himself, and he didn't pretend. He brought his doubts to God and let God address them.
2. He did what God said. After God addressed his fears and concerns, Moses moved forward.
3. He came back to God with more doubts. Seriously—Moses didn't just hear what God said and did it. Every little wrinkle brought him back to God: "They won't listen ... ; he won't listen ... "
4. He expected God to fix the problems. Once he brought things to God, problems didn't hit Moses the same way. When things went wrong, he returned to God with the problem. It is almost like he kept coming back, saying, "I told you this wouldn't work. What's next?"
5. He let God be his strength. Moses took hit after hit. People didn't listen, then they did and later deserted. Pharaoh kept promising compliance and reneging. Instead of feeling there must be something wrong with him, Moses did his part and brought it all back to God.
If you are walking around under a load of guilt, is it possible God isn't the one doing all the work? He called you. He put you in this impossible situation—not so that you could feel the pain or win the war, but so that He would be glorified and His kingdom would grow.
As a coach, I talk to pastors who have hit the wall a lot. One of the best things you can do when you hit the wall of guilt is to remember how you got here. It is entirely possible that, like Moses and the 10 plagues, you are supposed to go through a time when you discover what doesn't work before you find what does. It is also possible that God is doing work you haven't seen yet.
Now it is your turn. In the comments below, please help us answer this question: How would you know if your frustration is God's opportunity or just a mistake?
Kim Martinez is an ordained Assemblies of God pastor with a master's degree in theology from Fuller Seminary. She is a ministry and life development coach and can be found online at deepimprints.com. She writes a weekly column for ministrytodaymag.com.
The pastor had been called from his rural church to another part of the country. He was excited about the new challenge, as he well should have been. In a parting comment to a friend, he assessed the state of spirituality of the church members he was leaving behind:
"There is enough ignorance in this county to ignorantize the whole country."
What happens when a pastor gets called to a church like that? A church where the members and leaders alike do not know the Word of God and have no idea of how things should be done (what Paul called "how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God," 1 Tim. 3:15) or why it all matters?
Psalm 2, perhaps more then any other Bible text, accurately portrays the spirit of our time. Indeed, it also proclaims our correct response to Satan's bold advance. Although it was quoted by the early church (Acts 4:25-26), God has set its full realization for the end of this age.
"Why are the nations in an uproar, And the peoples devising a vain thing?
The kings of the earth take their stand, And the rulers take counsel together
Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, 'Let us tear their fetters apart
And cast away their cords from us!'" (Psalm 2:1-3, NASB)
I'm often asked, "When should I leave a church or ministry team? How bad does it have to get?"
I respond, "Who sent you to the church you presently attend?" The majority of the time they answer, "God did."
"If God sent you," I reply, "do not leave until God releases you. If the Lord is silent, He is often saying, 'Don't change a thing. Do not leave. Stay where I have placed you!'"
When God does instruct you to leave, you will go out with peace, no matter what the condition of the ministry: "For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace" (Is. 55:12, KJV). Therefore, your departure will not be based on the actions or behavior of others, but rather on the Spirit's leading.
He achieved All-American honors in football and was drafted into the NFL. He played for the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. But with success, Miles McPherson found himself trapped in drug abuse.
In 1984, Miles encountered the Lord Jesus and became a Christian. In 1986, after retiring from football, Miles went back to school and received a masters degree in divinity. Today he pastors Rock Church in San Diego.
I met Miles at a fellowship of Christian leaders recently in Dallas. While hanging out with him, I asked him what was the closest thing in his heart as a Christian in recent times. Here were his three thoughts:
Every church needs a plan to disciple its congregation. You need a plan to take people from "come and see" to "come and die"—which is where Jesus took His disciples during His earthly ministry. For most of the history of the church, that discipleship plan was simply called a catechism. It's not a new idea.
It doesn't have to based on our Purpose Driven plan. But you need a plan.
Just don't do it all at once. Take it slow. I see new church planters make the mistake all time. Often, they visit a church like Saddleback, see what God is doing and want to apply everything to their own context immediately! That's a disaster in the making.
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- Nov 20:
- Golden Gate's Mendocino ferry will get rehab
- Jul 10:
- Larkspur to see more afternoon ferries, Terra Linda to get shuttle service
- Feb 13:
- Larkspur ferry shuttle 'The Wave' enjoying wave of success
- Feb 3:
- Parking fee hits Larkspur ferry patrons
- Jan 29:
- Free parking ends Monday at Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Jan 10:
- Parking fee set to debut at Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Nov 21:
- Ferry riders lose street parking in Larkspur
- Nov 15:
- Parking fee approved, $2 to park at Larkspur Ferry Terminal begins Jan. 6.
- Nov 14:
- Parking fee at Larkspur Ferry Terminal almost a done deal: $2 charge to come Jan. 6
- Oct 25:
- George Russell: Larkspur ferry parking fee a barnyard brouhaha
- Oct 17:
- Ferry riders sound off on proposed parking fee at Larkpur terminal
- Sep 19:
- Hearing set on parking fee at Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Sep 13:
- New ferry shuttle picks up in popularity
- Sep 10:
- Editorial: Ferry shuttles an answer to Larkspur terminal parking jam
- Sep 3:
- Shuttle to Larkspur ferry debuts, fails to attract crowd
- Aug 7:
- Golden Gate Ferry offers free midday rides to Larkspur from San Francisco through August
- Jul 21:
- George Russell: Charge for parking at Larkspur ferry lot
- Jul 18:
- Editorial: Larkspur ferries parking proposals face some hurdles
- Jul 12:
- Parking fee at Larkspur Ferry Terminal approved by board
- Jul 11:
- Larkspur ferry riders could see parking fee as high as $5
- Jul 9:
- Larkspur ferry patrons could see added service, shuttles and paid parking
- Jun 27:
- Golden Gate Ferry set for $20 million overhaul
- Jun 14:
- Ferry officials look at how to charge for parking at Larkspur terminal
- May 18:
- George Russell: Paid-parking concerns for ferry terminal
- May 12:
- Larkspur Ferry Terminal in line for more ferry service, pay parking and shuttles
- Apr 5:
- Marin Voice: Common goals and plans for local transportation
- Feb 27:
- Editorial: It is time to tackle Larkspur ferry problems
- Feb 21:
- Larkspur Ferry at 'crossroads:' Ridership outgrowing parking
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE DISTRICT officials are taking a long-range look at the popular Larkspur ferry fleet, which is grappling with challenges of its success.
More commuters are turning to the ferries to get to and from their jobs in San Francisco.
Some days, there isn't room on the boats for as many as 100 commuters who show up to take the ferry, but wind up getting a bus ride to the city.
For years, the Larkspur Landing terminal parking lot has been too small to handle the traffic from the 5,300 passengers who ride the ferries each weekday.
Today, the lack of parking is constraining Golden Gate's ability to meet public demand to commute by ferry. The district is looking into building more parking and adding another run to its morning service.
They should take diligent steps to make sure their riders are involved in that decision.
The ferries are a local public transit success story. They divert thousands of commuters from driving across the bridge. Yet, most riders drive their cars to the ferry as shuttle buses have had little success.
There is a convenience quotient that transit has to satisfy to be effective.
Waiting around for a shuttle to take you to a ferry, where you have to wait some more, is not attractive to most time-focused commuters.
In fact, building Larkspur ferry ridership was a struggle until the district lowered fares and introduced faster ferries that shaved the transbay ride to 30 minutes.
District officials say that ridership is on track to grow by about 5 percent annually.
The trick is to maintain that growth, responding to public demand for the service without sacrificing the convenience and dependability that make riding the ferry such an attractive alternative.
Ferry managers are at that decision-making crossroads.
They should engage their riders about the challenges and choices in a wide-open "we're listening" public meeting, timed and located to attract riders' participation.
The district's Transportation Committee already has approved a "vision" plan that includes increasing runs in the morning. That plan still needs the full board's approval.
Increasing ferry service doesn't fix the parking mess. The district has already expanded the lot three times since 1998. There are now 1,803 spaces.
Officials are talking about building a multi-level parking structure over the lot and charging for parking to help pay for it.
A nominal charge, such as $1, makes sense and the riders should be able to pay it either in cash or by FasTrak. Slowing access from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard by having riders stop and pay for parking may be more problematic.
There is some sentiment that the district should set parking charges at a level that drives riders onto shuttle buses. However, it might also drive them to forgo the ferries and commute by car.
The ferry is a public transit success story. Decreasing its convenience and increasing its cost may drive away riders.


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After reminiscing about their prom dresses of a few years ago, Steger natives Juliana Edelman (left) and Malia Rodrigue, both 24, held a "Prom night" fundraiser in Schererville, raising $6,200 for the American Cancer Society. | Supplied photo
Updated: April 6, 2013 6:09AM
Here is a look at charity news in the Southland.
Help Cancer Support Center: Dan Murray Insurance, 19150 Wolf Road, Mokena, will donate $10 to the Cancer Support Center for every new home/auto insurance policy quoted during March. For a free review, call (708) 479-2266. For more information about the Cancer Support Center, call (708) 478-3529 or visit www.cancersupportcenter.org.
Josie's Day: Several local restaurants are combining to raise funds for Josie Nordman, a Homewood teen who is awaiting a lung transplant. On "Josie's Day," each Wednesday during March, diners can visit one of four restaurants and receive 10 percent off their order, and a percentage of the sales will be donated to Nordman. A 19-year-old sophomore at Northwestern University, Nordman was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 4 months old. Josie's Day is March 6 at Cilantro's, 18755 Dixie Highway, Homewood; March 13 at Egg and I, 222 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; March 20 at Flossmoor Station, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor; and March 27 at Twisted Q, 2053 Ridge Road, Homewood. Additionally, Lisa Grant Orthodontics, 18243 Harwood Ave., will donate $100 for up to five Wednesday clients needing braces or Invisalign. Participants who dine at all four restaurants will be entered into a drawing for prizes. To enter, submit all receipts to Grant's office by 4 p.m. April 5. The drawing will be April 8. For more information, visit the Josie Nordman Lung Transplant page on Facebook.
Relay for Life: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor will hold its annual kickoff event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchison St., Flossmoor. Refreshments will be served, and guests will have the opportunity to win prizes and learn more about this year's Relay For Life, an overnight event where teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families build awareness and raise funds to fight cancer. This year's event will be June 8 at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Volunteers are needed for numerous tasks before and the day of the event. For more information, call (708) 633-7770 or visit Relayforlife.org/homewoodflossmooril. Teams may register online at any time.
Dancing for the Stars: Family Harvest Church and Robb Thompson Ministries will hold a "Dancing for the Stars" fundraiser at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 Convention Center Drive. Robb Thompson Ministries combines amateur dancers with professionally trained local dancers, and contestants will battle for votes or donations to fund projects for clean water, dental clinics and orphanages in Uganda, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, South Africa and India. There will also be gift basket auctions, dinner, music and dancing. Individual tickets are $40, or $55 for VIP seating. Tables for 10 range from $400 to $550. For more information or to buy tickets or donate, visit www.FHCLife.org or call (708) 614-6000.
Fish Fry Benefit: The Lincoln-Way North Music Boosters' 5th annual Friday Night Fish Fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 8, March 15 and March 22 at the school, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. The school's choir will perform March 15, and the jazz band on March 8 and March 22. Proceeds benefit the music programs. The menu each night includes fried fish, baked potatoes, french fries, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, bread, cole slaw, coffee and lemonade. Tickets are $10 are are available at the door or through the boosters. Curbside service also will be available. For more information, call (815) 462-2968.
Mattress Sale: The Oak Lawn Community High School girls track and field team will hold a mattress sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 in the Spartan Gym, 9400 Southwest Highway. Funds will help pay for equipment, meets and apparel. Brand-name mattresses will be displayed and priced to match every budget. A flyer worth $50 off any purchase is available by visiting the school's website calendar or click the mattress banner on the homepage at www.olchs.org. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Games and Bingo Party: The Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary is sponsoring a games/bingo party March 10 at Maria High School, 6727 S. California Ave., Chicago. Doors open at noon and the games begin at 2 p.m. There will be refreshments, raffles and a bake sale. Admission is $3. For more information, call (773) 776-1324.
Action Summit: The Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2013 Illinois Action Summit on March 13 in Springfield. Transportation will be arranged from a variety of locations. The day will begin with a briefing on the Alzheimer's Association policy priorities for 2013. Strategies and tools for a successful visit will also be discussed. The group will visit Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and lawmakers to share personal stories and ask for their support for Alzheimer's initiatives. To register or for details, visit alz.org/illinois or contact Jen Belkov at (847) 779-6957 or by emailing email@example.com.
Walk with Andrew Fundraiser: A "Walk with Andrew" fundraiser to benefit a 15-year-old Lemont High School student who is wheelchair-bound will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. March 16 at the Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Andrew suffered a crippling injury last summer and needs physical therapy if he is to walk again but the family's insurance is maxed out. Donations can be sent to Hope and Friendship/Walk with Andrew, 721 Hickory St., Lemont, IL 60439. Tickets for the fundraiser are $40, and "Walk with Andrew" T-shirts are $15. For information, tickets or T-shirts, visit www.walkwithandrew.com.
Bowl for Kids' Sake: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties will hold its annual bowling fundraiser, which helps fund its program that matches volunteer mentors with children who face adversity for long-term mentoring friendships. Local events are 9 to 11 p.m. March 16 at Crest Hill Lanes, 905 Theodore St., Crest Hill; 2 to 4 p.m. March 23 at Laraway Lanes, 1009 W. Laraway Road, New Lenox; police and fire department teams only from noon to 2 p.m. March 24 at Strike 'N Spare, 811 Northern Ave., Lockport. To sign up or donate, visit www.bbbswillgrundy.org/bfks. Bowlers form teams of five, with each securing a minimum of $100 in donations. For every $150 of donations raised, participants will receive an entry into a raffle for a free iPad. The individual bowler who raises the most money at each event, with a minimum of $750, will win an Apple iPad Mini. Information: (815) 723-2227.
Exceptional Children's Chrities: The Exceptional Children's Charities 10th annual St. Paddy's Day Bash is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 16 at Scrementi's Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger. Tickets are $50 per person and include a buffet featuring corned beef and cabbage, open bar, entertainment, door prizes and raffles. For tickets or information, call (708) 679-9700 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt: An adult egg hunt fundraiser to benefit the Cancer Support Center will be held March 22 at Tinley Bowl, 7601 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park. Adults over 21 will look for plastic eggs in the dark with a flashlight, and there will be bowling and pizza. Check-in begins at 8 p.m., and the egg hunt starts at 8:30 p.m. Eggs will contain candy, raffle tickets and a few surprises. Guests must bring their own flashlights. The cost of the event is $25 per person. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged. For information, tickets or to donate raffle prizes, contact Maggie at (708) 363-0187 or Tim at (708) 244-3906.
A Heart For Mary: Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort, Inc., will hold a benefit to help Mary Collopy pay for her hospital bills, physical therapy sessions and other expenses. "A Heart For Mary" will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight March 22 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Tickets are $25 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6 to 12, and are for sale at the pet resort, 10051 Kitty Ave., Chicago Ridge. Children 5 and under are free. Admission includes a food buffet, beer and wine for guests over 21, raffles, silent auctions and musical entertainment. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at least 25 years old. Collopy is recovering from a triple bypass and has no medical insurance. For more information, call (708) 636-3647, or visit www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/a-heart-for-mary/40211.
Clothes for Homeless Vets: Pfc. Ted Stempien VFW Post 8821, 5104 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, will collect clothes for homeless veterans from 8 a.m. to noon March 23 and 24 at the post. Men's, women's and children's clothing all are needed. For more information, contact Post Cmdr. Mike DeRoss at (773) 403-3789 or email email@example.com.
Teachers Hit Dance Floor: The Summit Hill Educational Foundation will host its annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser at 2 p.m. March 24 at Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. Six School District 161 teachers will compete, raising funds to provide grants for teachers to benefit students. Professional dancers at Fred Astaire dance studio in Mokena provide dance instructions to the teachers. There will also be raffles and an online auction. For more information, visit www.SummitHillFoundation.org, call (815) 474-9052 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Red Dress Event: Burlington Coat Factory is launching its second annual Red Dress Event, joining WomenHeart and The Heart Truth To Raise Awareness for the Importance of Women's Heart Health. Through Easter, all Burlington stores, including the one at 7061 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, will feature a prominent red dress section, and for every dress sold, Burlington will donate $1, up to $25,000, to WomenHeart to fund life-saving heart health education. Customers also can donate at checkout. For more information, visit the store or www.BurlingtonCoatFactory.com.
Supporting Blind Veterans: The Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn is collecting donations for its annual April event in which it hosts blind veterans from Hines VA Hospital for a day of food, entertainment, camaraderie and a goodie bag. For more information, to donate or to help make lap robes, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (708) 423-5220.
Need Supporters Fur Kids: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations of cash, and raffle basket and silent auction items for its inaugural "Street Fair for the Fur Kids" fundraiser to held from 2 to 7 p.m. April 6 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Corporate or individual sponsors also are needed. Proceeds will go toward the second phase of the society's extreme makeover, which will include building 14 new dog kennels in May. Donations can be dropped off at the society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights. Pickup service can be requested by emailing email@example.com. Monetary donations can be made online by visiting www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org. Please indicate "street fair fundraiser" during checkout. Tickets for the fundraiser, which will also be an adoption event with pets ready to be adopted, are available by visiting www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org and clicking on "donate," or at the door. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids. The price includes dinner, wine, beer and pop. There will be face painters and a caricature artist. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jana Pace at (708) 259-2092.
Kids Safe City: Kids Safe City, of Bridgeview, will host its annual candlelight bowl fundraiser at 9 p.m. April 20 at Orland Bowl, 8601 W. 159th St., Orland Park. The $25 cost includes four games of bowling and a buffet dinner. A raffle features cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100. The winner need not be present. Kids Safe City is a nonprofit that uses a child-size village to teach numerous safety lessons to young children. For tickets, contact Adrienne at (708) 769-0707.
Ruby Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser: The South Suburban College Foundation will host its Ruby Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. April 26. The theme is "Our 40-year Past, Present & Future." Tickets are $125 and include an open bar, dinner, silent auction, dancing and the music of The Connexion Band. Sponsorships are available for $2,000, $1,000, $500 or $300. Checks can be made payable to SSC Foundation and mailed to 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL 60473. The foundation staff will pick up donations for the auction. For more information or to learn how to donate online, call (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2463, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Senior American Idol: Orland Township will host its "Senior American Idol" fundraiser, which benefits the township's scholarship foundation, from 5 to 10 p.m. May 9 at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Hills. Tickets are $25, include dinner, and are for sale at the township office. For more information, call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org.
Running for a Cause: The South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for runners who plan to participate in the Chicago Marathon. The shelter is a partner with other domestic violence agencies and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, which has been approved as a contributing-level charity of the marathon's charity program. To run for a cause, visit www.batteredwomensnetwork.org/marathon.php or contact Vicki at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Recycling: St. Christopher School, 14611 S. Keeler Ave., Midlothian, is holding a recycling fundraiser, and will be collecting items including empty toner and ink-jet cartridges, cell phones, DVDs, video games and video games systems, PDAs, iPods and laptops. The items may be dropped off at the school, parish office or church. Items should be undamaged, and empty toner should be repackaged into the new box of toner. Companies that want to donate but cannot deliver items are asked to call the school at (708) 385-8776. The school also recycles paper, with three bins on the south side of the gravel parking lot on the east side of the building.
Cell Phone Collection: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting cell phones for an ongoing fundraiser, and also is seeking schools, businesses or other organizations to volunteer as collection sites. The shelter provides services for victims of domestic violence. Collection sites include the SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood Ave., Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. For more information, call (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Retirees Needed: The Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St., Lockport, is seeking volunteers to help lead educational activities and community outreach. Retirees with experience in education, business or a variety of building trades are especially ideal. For more information, call (815) 838-9400 or email email@example.com.
Resale Shop: One More Thing Resale Shop, at 343 Main St., Park Forest, benefits victims of domestic violence and homeless women with children. The shop, owned by South Suburban Family Shelter, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: Contact Sharon at (708) 228-5077.
Repeat Boutique: The Repeat Boutique resale shop, at 18157 Dixie Highway in Homewood, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. All workers are volunteers, and all proceeds go to Grand Prairie Services clients. Items in the shop include clothing, furs, jewlery, shoes, books and household items. Information: (708) 957-5052.
Seeking volunteers: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives in Will County. New volunteers will receive training. To become an AACR, visit alz.org/illinois, click on "volunteer" and select "Alzheimer's Association Community Rep" on the application form.
Donate unused tickets: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights, has joined tix4cause.com, an emarketplace ticket service that turns unused tickets into cash donations for nonprofits. Individuals, businesses or corporations can donate unused tickets for sports, music, theater or leisure activities to Lake Katherine. The public can buy tickets via tix4cause.com, and 90 percent of the ticket proceeds go to support Lake Katherine. To make a donation and/or buy tickets, visit www.lakekatherine.org or tix4cause.com. Be sure to identify Lake Katherine as your charity of choice. Information: (708) 361-1873.
Text to Give: Nonprofit organization Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, has recently launched a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program allows donors to make a $5 donation through Give by Cell by texting the phrase GIVEPL to the number 20222. Donations are tax-deductible and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Users must be 18 or older or have parental permission to participate, and must agree to the terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. For more information, visit www.givebycell.com.
Staples: Together We Cope is seeking certain staples that are in short supply at its food pantry. Canned soup, pasta, rice and breakfast cereal in particular can be dropped off at the pantry, 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact Carol Ettema, pantry director, at (708) 633-5040 if you wish to conduct a food drive for those items.
Purr-fect Donations: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations to help take care of kittens. The humane society is registered at Target and Wal-Mart. Donated items also can be dropped off at The South Suburban Humane Society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, or the SSHS Spay/Neuter Clinic at 18349 S. Halsted St., Glenwood.
Donations sought: The Silver Cross Hospital resale shop, the Encore Shop, is accepting donations of gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children's clothing, household items and books. Donations can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month at the Encore Shop at 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, just north of the former Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Department. Call (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.
Pizza for a cause: St. Christopher School and Kenootz Pizzeria have teamed up for an Eat and Earn Fundraiser on the first Tuesday of each month. Kenootz Pizzeria, 4659 W. 147th St., Midlothian, is donating 25 percent of all profits for dine-in, carry-out and delivery order (before taxes, gratuity, and coupons) to the school. Be sure to mention St. Christopher when ordering to have the percentage donated. Call the pizzeria at (708) 535-0005.
Target St. Christopher School: St. Christopher School in Midlothian is continuing its participation in Target Corp.'s "Take Charge of Education" program. To help the school, individuals need to use their Target REDcard and inform the checkout person that they would like St. Christopher School to receive credit for the purchase. It does not cost the purchaser anything and Target Corp. will donate up to 1 percent of the REDcard purchases to the school.
Shopping for school: The Summit Hill Educational Foundation is part of the Dominick's family of stores' eScrip program. To participate in the SHEF fundraiser, individuals need to register their Fresh Values cards at Dominick's. For information, call (815) 474-9052 or visit email@example.com.
Donations needed: Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are in need of gently used women's and children's clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances and kitchen items in good working order. The Neat Repeats stores depend on community residents to provide the inventory for the retail operations. All donations benefit women and children who are receiving services free of charge from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Items can be dropped off at either store location: 7026 W. 111th St. in Worth, (708) 361-6860; or 9028 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, (708) 364-7605.
Sharing soles: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, is collecting shoes for the Share Your Soles organization. Any gently worn shoes will be accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The goal of the charity is to provide shoes to underprivileged families worldwide. Call (708) 403-4222.
Pets for vets: To ease the financial costs associated with pet ownership, the Animal Welfare League offers all veterans with military ID an exclusive 20 percent adoption fee discount. Adoptions include a free leash and collar or cat carrier, AVID Microchip, 10-day health care and one-year rabies vaccination. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.animalwelfareleague.com or by visiting the Chicago Ridge location, noon to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Veterans can also get a 10 percent discount off veterinary services through its clinic, which is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information: visit www.PetsforPatriots.org or call (877) 473-8223.
Volunteers sought: Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers to help at "The Giving Tree" donation center at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport. Volunteers will assist with sorting, organizing and distributing a variety of items. Volunteers must be available to help on weekdays and be at least 18. Contact Marianne Holzhauer at (815) 774-4663, Ext. 3105 for information. If you are in need of services, contact Daybreak Center at the same phone number. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Ring up donations: South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for its ongoing fundraising program. The agency works with a company that specializes in the collection and recycling of used cellular phones. Some cell phone collection sites include: SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood, Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road., Flossmoor. Call (708) 794-2140, Ext.303.
Filling pantries: Working to meet unprecedented demand at its pantries in Worth and Summit, Catholic Charities southwest regional office is accepting donations of food and money earmarked for the pantries at its office, 7000 W. 111th St. in Worth. Call (708) 430-0428.
New program: Sertoma Centre Inc. hopes to reach a growing population of individuals who have been dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and mental illness. Its new program is a part of the Developmental Training Programs at Sertoma Centre, which will provide the opportunity for individuals to receive group or individual counseling. Participants in the program also will be given alternatives to talk therapies to better suit the needs of a wide range of individuals. Art, sand and play therapy techniques will be utilized for those who struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings. Also, the utilization of poetry, music, and journaling will be implemented for relaxation and therapeutic interventions. Contact Heather Beckner at (708) 730-6333 or at email@example.com.
Gift cards aid shelter: South Suburban Family Shelter is participating in Jewel-Osco's gift card program. Gift cards are available for purchase in $25, $50 and $100 increments, and the shelter will receive a 5 percent rebate for cards sold by the agency. Payment is made to South Suburban Family Shelter for the face value of the gift card: Proceeds benefit the programs and services provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their families. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext.303, or visit the administrative offices at 18139 Harwood, Homewood.
Tickets for a cause: Sertoma Centre Inc. has joined Tix4Cause.com, a ticket exchange website, to offer a new way for supporters to donate. The Tix4Cause website provides an online platform where ticketholders can donate unwanted tickets to Sertoma Centre and receive a tax deduction. Buyers then purchase these tickets, often at reasonable prices, and Tix4Cause passes 100 percent of the proceeds on to Sertoma Centre. Tix4Cause handles every aspect of customer service including ticket processing and handling. Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park is the first to donate tickets on behalf of Sertoma Centre. The tickets are valued at $140 and include four rounds of open play, 1-18 holes on their course. Sertoma Centre Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services to more than 625 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. Contact Melanie Jones at (708) 730-6206, www.sertomacentre.org or visit www.tix4cause.com.
Shop for PADS: South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has joined the network of charitable organizations that turn gently used fashions and accessories into cash at the Spree store at 151st Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. All donations of gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses and other accessories donated at the Spree store can earn money for PADS. When individuals drop their items at Spree and select PADS as the charity of their choice, PADS receives a check for these donations. Information: Contact Dawn Thrasher at (708) 754-4357, Ext. 107, or email@example.com.
Replenish the pantry: Elsie's Pantry, located at Moraine Valley Community Church in Palos Hills, has an ongoing need for canned goods and monetary donations to keep up with the increasing need. Since June 2000, the pantry has served more than 27,000 people living in Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Hickory Hills and parts of Bridgeview, Justice, Orland Park, Willow Springs and Worth. However, donations have decreased over the past two years, forcing the pantry to use its reserves, which, if not replenished, would run out by the end of the year. Canned goods can be brought to the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Donations by check may be made to Elsie's Pantry, 8601 W. 107th St., Palos Hills, 60465. Information: (708) 598-4435.
Free bag of food: New Mercies Community Services was organized in 2003 to provide support services to low-income, elderly and disabled families in south Cook County. The organization operates a food pantry in Midlothian that distributes bags of food twice weekly to this same targeted population. Food distribution is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at New Mercies Community Services, 3824 W. 147th St., Midlothian. Donations to support the service also are sought. Information: Laurie Reed at (708) 606-2864.
Come clean: Together We Cope is seeking donations of personal care items — including shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and disposable razors — that will be shared with families utilizing food pantry services. Donations of any quantity may be dropped off at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in temporary crisis from 22 south suburban communities. Information: Suellen or Tina at (708) 633-5040 or www.togetherwecope.org.
Reaching out: Together We Cope in Tinley Park has established an emergency outreach food program with Faith United Methodist Church as a partner. Emergency bags of nonperishable food will be delivered to the Orland Park church to increase outreach to families needing food. The organization seeks to establish similar partnerships with other area churches. Information: Mary Ann Baer at (708) 633-5040.
Furniture pickup: Together We Cope has added an additional day to its schedule for furniture pickups in Tinley Park and nearby suburbs. With pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays, there now is new inventory of gently used furniture twice a week at the organization's resale shop, located at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. The shop is open six days a week, and a small donation is requested for furniture pickups. Information: Call the shop at (708) 633-9180 or visit www.togetherwecope.org. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in crisis from 27 south suburban communities.
Help soldiers call home: "Cell Phones for Soldiers" was started by two teenagers to help buy calling cards to send to U.S. military stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. They are collecting old cell phones and accessories. The cell phones are recycled for cash and proceeds used to buy the calling cards for the soldiers. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Daniels Printing and Office Supply, 14800 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, is an official drop-off point for any make or model cell phone. Information: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Seeking senior volunteers: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking people 55 or older willing to share their talents and help those in need at a variety of local organizations, mainly in the Joliet Diocese. Catholic Charities will match individual interests with available volunteer opportunities and will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: Cindy, (815) 933-7791, Ext. 125.
Donate cell phones: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting old cell phones to be recycled. The recycling process produces revenue to support the shelter's services. The Rotary Club of Park Forest has paired up with the shelter to help in the collection process. For a list of donation sites, visit www.rotaryofparkforest.org and click on "cell phone locations," or www.ssfs1.org and click on "donate."
Wendy's Night: VFW Post 177 MacDonald-Linn has a fundraiser between 5 and 8 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Wendy's Restaurant at 79th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Proceeds benefit the VFW National Home for Children, located in Michigan. Participants simply order food (drive-through or sit-in) from Wendy's during this time period, and Wendy's donates a portion of its profits to this cause.
Food for victims: South Suburban Family Shelter is in need of nonperishable food items such as canned soups, vegetables and fruit for its clients who are experiencing domestic violence. Personal hygiene products (regular, not sample size please) are also needed. Donations may be dropped off at 18139 Harwood, Homewood. Please call ahead before dropping off items. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Text to Give: St. Xavier University's Department for University Advancement has announced a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the university's Class Gift Fund and the St. Xavier Fund. The program allows donors to make $10 donations using their mobile phones through Give by Cell. You can make a gift to the Class Gift Fund by texting CLASSGIFT with your first and last name to 20222, or make a gift to the St. Xavier Fund by texting SXU with your first and last name to 20222. Donors can give multiple times a month depending on your carrier. Donations are tax-deductible, and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. For information, visit www.givebycell.com.
CARE Program: ComEd offers customer assistance programs that help deployed members of the military and disabled veterans who have fallen behind on their bills, plus programs for low-income families and for nonprofits. For more information or to enroll, visit ComEd.Com/CARE or call (888) 806-2273.


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Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail EditorHaving watched produce clerks cull displays on many occasions, I've seen firsthand how much edible — but not saleable — produce goes to waste from the average grocery store.
The latest estimates say we waste as much as 40% of our food.
While many retailers are great at bagging up and marking down cosmetically imperfect produce for quick sale, not all of it finds a home and not every retailer's policy allows for it.
I've seen mobs of customers surrounding the markdowns at the Berkeley Bowl in Berkeley, Calif.
Their thrifty, produce-savvy shoppers flock to the selection of high-quality fruits and vegetables slightly past their prime, with the glee of a bargain hunter at Best Buy on Black Friday.
Not much goes to waste around there. One shopper even told me the banged-up looking mushrooms are more flavorful than the pretty ones on display.
Again, that's the mark of a savvy mushroom consumer.
But then I think of the time I watched a clerk at Target in North Austin, Texas, roll around what looked like a miniature Dumpster and throw away half a wet rack of produce that I'd seen a customer shop just minutes before.
Would that customer be dismayed to learn the shrink-wrapped, dated bell pepper she just picked up was scheduled for the garbage?
I suspect the average shopper wouldn't be thrilled to learn she just bought something that could have been garbage a few minutes later.
So, when I heard about former Trader Joe's president Doug Rauch planning to glean expired or nearly expired food from retailers to repurpose into inexpensive meals, I wondered how it's all going to work out.
I've been to see hunger relief organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Houston Food Bank, who have pretty elaborate systems set up with local produce distributors and retailers to receive distressed or unsold produce, glean it and get it out to those in need.
This requires a quick turnaround, adequate facilities and an army of volunteers.
Rauch's plan includes picking up produce and other foods from retailers and cooking meals to turn around and distribute through a retail outlet called the Daily Table. It's unclear what, if any, the charge will be for meals.
"We're talking about taking and recovering food," Rauch told National Public Radio.