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Regional School District 13 Food Services Director Mark Basil recently spoke with Town Times about the state's new regulations to ensure more nutritious food is making its way to students' lunch trays. "The changes are good," he said.
RSD13 is part of the National School Lunch Program, a federally-assisted meal program for students. As part of that program, the local school system has elected to be an Offer Versus Serve district referred to as OVS.
This means that a lunch is reimbursed by the state as long as the student takes three of the five components being offered, including a fruit and vegetable. The components are: grain, dairy, meat or meat alternative (like yogurt or beans), fruit, and vegetable. The goal of OVS is to reduce waste by not forcing students to take food they don't intend to eat.
But there is some waste. "We have the students take a fruit and a vegetable," Basil said, "so that we can get reimbursed. And then they go around the corner and throw them away. There's a lot of waste."
"We tell them that if they are not going to eat their fruit and vegetable, give them to somebody else," said Jane Schmitt, kitchen manager. "Don't throw them away."
The new regulations increase the portion size of fruits and vegetables and decrease the portion size of meat. There are more beans, in different forms. Whole grains instead of white flour. No salt shakers on the tables. The vending machines have baked (not fried) chips, water, 100 percent juice, and no soda. Basil has brought in a variety of fresh local produce. "The kids are not big vegetable eaters," he said. "With these regulations we are trying to find something they like. We figure they would like fresh vegetables more than frozen ones."
High school students have several choices for their lunch. There's a sandwich station (sandwiches can be made-to-order), the salad and soup stations, a hot and spicy stations with grinders and wraps made-to-order, and a main entrée station, which serves Mexican, Oriental, and Italian food.
Basil said there is more resistance at the high school level to the requirement for fruits and vegetables because these students are old enough to make their own decisions, and they resent the state telling them what to eat.
"The state is trying to get kids healthier," Basil said, "but they can find what they want outside of school. We see them come in with Dunkin' Donuts, and we can't control that. The kids aren't driven to develop good eating habits.
"A lot of this has to come from nutritional education in the classroom, and from home. If a student buys lunch every day of the school year, it equates to only 16 percent of his or her annual food intake."
But Basil remains hopeful. "We're trying to create healthy eating patterns, and the regulations are helpful. I think things are coming around. Maybe what we're doing here will expand into breakfast and dinner."


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I have been thinking of trying to grow a soap berry/nut tree. I live in Pinellas county and have unable to find a source for the plant/tree. From the research I've done I get the impression they grow wild and could be on any piece of open land. Anyone familiar with them? Does anyone have such a tree that is going un harvested? Does anyone have a small tree they would like to sell or know where there might be one available? |
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the sapindus mukorossi grows wild in the Himalayas. So if you are looking to grow them, perhaps find out at what level on the mountains they are most commonly found and work on that information. It may be that with some protection until they reach a few seasons they would be ok in a wide variety of micro climates. |
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1 is not only 1
But if you add the digits in 10: 1+0=1.
Or 28: 2+8=10, 1+0=1
So for 1, you could also play 10, 19 or 28
Instead of playing only the one-digit numbers between 1 and 9, you can also add up the two-digit numbers between 10 and 36 and play the corresponding number. Or you can cross methods too! Look for your lucky number in your Chinese horoscope, your name or your birthdate (see Section 9) and play the corresponding two-digit number from the 1-10 Line Chart.
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After the 1/16 Chart, you will find stories that go with the chart's numbers. The combination of numbers in the 1/16 Chart are further endorsed by the stories that can be found amongst them. Read through the stories, and you will find everyday situations. If you experience them, you can play the corresponding numbers.
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Similar to the 1/16 Chart, this is another 'true and tested' system for some players to choose corresponding marks. Look at the last draw's winning number, or look at what your draw is Coming Under, and play the accompanying numbers on the 1/8 Chart. Again, each number appears thrice, and you can play all to block your mark. Like the 1/16 Chart, the 1/8 Chart is further endorsed by stories. Look for them yourself! |
The method of play with the Bank Chart is to combine the numbers in the circles with those in the triangles. The green numbers are the main marks, the blue numbers are the blocking marks. Examples: |
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To play according to the Lucky Diamond Chart, pick your starter mark. It could be the number from last week's draw, the 'Last Play' or any other number that is of significance to you. Find that starter mark on the red part of the Lucky Diamond Chart. Let's take for example the 11 here. Select the numbers that surround the starter mark in an imagined square to block it. For our example, the red 11, you will find on the red chart of the 11; and 31, 35 and 4 below it. |
On the Blue chart, the numbers above the 11 are 34, 28 and 22, the numbers left and right are 5 and 17, and the numbers below are 36, 30 and 24. The numbers common to both Lucky Diamond Charts are the most favourable to block the 11. In our example, it would be the 22 that appears in both the red and blue part of the Chart surrounding the 11. Conclusion: |


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My goal is to create a USB memory key to use in case of emergency. Recovery computer from virus, hard disk crash, Bsod, or other issue, where the only solution is a manual operation. Many times I had to find the right software utility to complete my USB Swiss Army Knife.
Prerequisite to create a complete software collection to use on USB memory key is the portability and possible the freeware license.
Somewhere on the internet, I found several utilities, for example I have described some of these in my previous posts on Juice.
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But I found the Computer Repair Utility Kit. This a great freeware tool with a complete software portable collection and a smart GUI to manage all these utilities. The great advantage for this application is to have in one place a large collection of recovery, computer management, inventory and other tools that every IT admins must have.
The following is a list for all software included in this tool, divided in the different software group with the program name and short description.
The Computer Repair Utility Kit contains :
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- CCleaner - Cleans up Windows systems. Clears temporary internet files, cookies, history etc..
- JkDefragGUI - An advanced defragging tool far superior to the built in Windows one
- DriveimageXML - Hard drive imaging tool. Allows you to get a single file out of a whole image too
- Explore2fs - Allows you to explore hard drives with Linux file systems
- Double Killer - Finds duplicate files and deletes them
- Deep Burner - CD/DVD Burning software
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Aloha 2011! Best places in Hawaii to watch New Year's Eve fireworks
by: Catherine E. Tothposted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 at 01:48 AM
There's no better place to bid aloha to 2010 than in Hawaii, with fireworks over the Pacific Ocean.
Imagine balmy weather on New Year's Eve, lounging in slippers on a stretch of sandy beach, maybe a tropical cocktail in hand. No snow to plow, no heavy coats to wear, no chance of hail in the foreseeable future.
Sure, the pyrotechnic shows in the Islands may not be of the same magnitude as those in New York City or in Washington D.C. But even the President of the United States has ditched his Mainland digs to spend the holiday in Hawaii — and maybe, just maybe, will be catching one of these free fireworks shows. You never know.
Here's our list of locations throughout Hawaii to catch New Year's Eve 2010 fireworks displays.
Hauoli Makahiki Hou—Happy New Year!—and all the best for 2011 from the HAWAII Magazine ohana!
• Midnight, Waikiki Beach fireworks display
Where: Waikiki beachfront
$$$? Free, open to public.
The details: This annual fireworks show — sponsored by Waikiki hotels and businesses and the Waikiki Improvement Association — is visible from the entire Waikiki beachfront — and beyond. The popular event even has a fireworks countdown before the show.
• Midnight, Aloha Tower Marketplace fireworks show
Where: Downtown Honolulu, (808) 566-2337
$$$? Free, open to public.
The details: Fireworks are shot from platforms docked in Honolulu Harbor so the best spots to watch are along the Marketplace's long pier. Dining specials and entertainment will be offered all night at many Marketplace restaurants.
• Midnight, JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Where: Ko Olina Resort, 92-1001 Olani St., (800) 679-0080
$$$? Free, open to public.
The details: Fireworks are shot from the Ihilani Resort beachfront, giving the west side of Oahu a show to watch, too.
• Midnight, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Where: Hualalai Resort, 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona (off Queen Kaahumanu Highway), (808) 325-8000
$$$? No, but the hotel events are only open to guests of Hualalai Resort area hotels.
The details: Fireworks are shot from the Four Seasons beachfront so guests will have the best views. But the show is also visible from Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Check out these related HawaiiMagazine.com posts:
Ooh! Aah! Aloha, 2012! Best places to watch Hawaii New Year's Eve fireworks shows
Aloha, 2010! Best places in Hawaii to watch New Year's Eve fireworks
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Who's interested in participating in our Spring round robin? It's still chilly- so we will not start this until temperatures are stable. 25 varieties must be in the box at all times. I'll start the box, with 25 packages- named varieties only! Box must be sent priority- and sent back out ASAP! I'll post more- let's at least get this started! I'm excited- and can't wait until spring, and it warms up! Any interest? ;) Deb |
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- Posted by Chiquib313 10 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 1, 14 at 14:19
Deb: Looking forward to the spring RR so count me in. |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Sat, Mar 1, 14 at 21:21
After watching all of you do this for a few seasons, I'd like to participate this time. I finally have plenty of named varieties in my collection that I can take leaves from and I'm eager to see what surprises come in the box. :-) Sure hope it begins to warm up soon so that I can be included; temps here are not just "chilly" they are downright brutal - still having below zero days/nights! Anne |
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So happy to see interest in the swap! Chiqui Anne Let's let the list grow! Deb |
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I know it's still early, so we have plenty of time to get this together. But, we need more participants! The box will *hopefully* go out in April, around the 15th if that works for everyone. I'll double check, and post here checking weather updates. This is such a great way to trade violet leaves, plantlets, plants- whatever you include in the box. Hopefully, your shelves are so full- you need the space! Include whatever you have extra! Or whatever needs grooming! :) Must be named violets.... Take whatever you want- just replace with the same or more, so there is always a great selection for the next person. I'll check again next week- hopefully this goes really well and we get more to join in the fun! Violets for postage! ;) Deb |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Fri, Mar 7, 14 at 13:37
I'm adding Sue to the list too, and Darike. Sue posted on a different thread asking to join. Darike emailed me. I do need Everyone's address- my computer crashed. So I purchased a new HP Chrome book. I really love it- but all my info's gone from previous swaps. My email is email@example.com Chiqui |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 12, 14 at 2:29
You can count me in. I sent you an e-mail today, as well. Linda |
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- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 18, 14 at 15:30
Did this thread die? Linda |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 18, 14 at 19:18
Gosh - I expected a ton of signups, too, Linda. Maybe everyone is still in the winter doldrums. It surely is still winter up here in northern Michigan. I keep hoping our temperatures will be a little less frigid by mid April but I'm beginning to wonder! |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 19, 14 at 3:18
Maybe a few warm days will shock everyone into signing up! Still winter here in southern Ohio, too. Linda |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Wed, Mar 19, 14 at 14:31
I' m in on the RR. Been busy grooming trays after the winter neglect. LOL Can't wait for April. Sending you my info. Eileen |
Please count me in too! Susan |
Count me in too. Its still cold here in NY, but heard its gonna be in upper 50' s over the weekend :-) Minal. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Mar 24, 14 at 13:14
Chiqui (Need address) Anne Darike (Need address) Sue M. Anne Linda (Need address) Eileen Minal (Need address) I need a few addresses- my computer crashed and lost everything so I purchased a new one. Unfortunately- I'm starting over with swap addresses! Remember, this is a named only african violet swap! For those that are thinking about joining in the fun! All are welcome, you can take whatever you want from the box- but MUST replace what you took! Deb |
Hi Deb! Have I been added to the swap? I see a Sue M, but not sure if that's me. :) lol I will try to message you through the site, but I did send you an email as well--please let me know if I'm not doing something right! Thanks! :) Susan |
Hi deb I have emailed you my address, let me know if you haven't received it. Minal. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Tue, Mar 25, 14 at 12:53
Chiqui Anne Darike (Need address) Susan M. Linda Eileen Minal Deb Pat R. |
This post was edited by debbya on Tue, Mar 25, 14 at 13:01
Is there still room for one more? |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Mar 25, 14 at 16:06
Yes, we still have room! ;) Send me your info! |
I sent you an email. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 14:10
Chiqui Anne Darike (Need address) Susan M. Linda Eileen Minal Deb Pat R. Vikki Updated list; as of Thursday/ 3/27 Darike's address is still needed. ;) Deb |
Hi Deb, I just got home from my trip to Australia. Whew! Glad I didn't miss the sign ups here. I definitely want to join. I am sending you an email! Sue C. |
I can't wait - this should be fun!! |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Fri, Mar 28, 14 at 15:39
Chiqui Anne Darike (Need address) Susan M. Linda Eileen Minal Deb Pat R. Vikki Susan C. Darike's address is still needed. ;) |
Anything new to add since March 28th? |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 8, 14 at 0:08
Hello RR Team I am not quite there yet, but would be happy to exchange in smaller quantities, if ok to note that on this thread. If anyone would like to trade a few named varieties, would be happy to do so. J |
This post was edited by fortyseven on Wed, May 28, 14 at 23:03
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Apr 8, 14 at 2:29
I'm just waiting patiently for the weather to warm up! I would love to start this- Monday. Would that be ok for everyone? A few round robins have boxes going out.. Deb |
Personally I'm only too ready to get this thing going because it's fine if you're sending them this way since we've already passed the planting date, but what about the northern states? African violets really hate the cold and the mail trucks and mail boxes aren't heated. Maybe starting it in the southern states and working northward? |
We are starting to warm up here in Massachusetts. I think it would be safe to start the box if you start south and move north. In a couple weeks it will be fine here. |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Tue, Apr 8, 14 at 18:29
I'm ready for this to start. Yesterday it was 91 degrees here in the Central Florida area. Summer is here as far as Florida goes. The nights are cooler but the days are killers for plants in boxes. :( |
Sounds to me like we're ready for Monday. What say you? |
I think its a good idea to start Monday. Its in upper 60's here in NY next week and low 40's. Minal |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Wed, Apr 9, 14 at 19:30
WooHoo!! I'm ready. It the list the way it is on the previous post? This way we can judge just about when to expect the box. |
Sounds great--weather is perfect here! |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 14, 14 at 2:46
The weather here in SW Ohio is its usual contrary self-82 today and 30 Wednesday. But it's going to warm up again quickly. :) Linda |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Mon, Apr 14, 14 at 15:47
This weather is goofy! I wanted the box to start this week- but it's going to be in the 20's today. And that's exactly what I feared, the box sitting in an unheated truck or PO warehouse. Let's hold off and see if temps become more stable. It's April 14, the safe to ship date for Illinois is in May! Maybe next week temps will be better! We are expecting snow today/tonight too! Deb |
Agreed. The temps have crashed here too in SC. Our planting day was a week ago, but there are freeze warnings out for the next 2 nights here. UGH! By the way, what is the order that you will be shipping the box in? |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Apr 15, 14 at 10:16
Fresh snow up here; temps tonight down to 11 F.!! I certainly don't want to see a whole box of violet leaves reduced to mush. Deb, I feel your frustration on trying to get this RR underway; every time it looks like it may warm up a bit the forecast up here changes at the last minute - for the worse! :^( Anne |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Tue, Apr 22, 14 at 3:09
Temps Tuesday 37* night. 4/22. Still chilly.. Hopefully, temps for next week look more stable! |
What order are you planning to go with? Starting with the south and working north would make the most sense. That way they won't be freezing on trucks or in mailboxes or, for the south, roasting. |
- Posted by BrunildaFl 9 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 22, 14 at 21:18
Is it too late to join in? If not, when does it start. |
- Posted by Chiquib313 10 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 23, 14 at 8:30
Deb, sent you a messeage. Let me know if you received it. |
I got an email from you, but it didn't have a message and when I tried to reply, it gave me an error message. |
- Posted by BrunildaFl 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 23, 14 at 12:34
My email is firstname.lastname@example.com not sure why the email didn't go through but I wanted to see if I could join in |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Apr 23, 14 at 14:48
Ok, I want to start this on Monday- 28th. I received a box from a different round robin and the leaves were ok. After getting a few emails, I am taking in consideration that a few of you might have been 'in line' a few times with others. So, I'm mixing it up a bit.. Hope this works out. Chiqui's on vacation- until May 5th. Lineup- Eileen It's a little mixed- so you will receive an assortment of stuff. If we did it exactly the same as last time (in state order) everyone gets from the same people. ;) Yes, BrunildaFl it's a little too late. I have the swap order made out already. Sorry... Join us next time. We already have 10 stops. That's a long box swap! Will post on Monday when the box goes out! With the confirmation number.... Happy Violet swapping LOL! Sounds corny! Deb |
Hooray!!! Thanks so much for putting this all together! |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Thu, Apr 24, 14 at 10:01
Thanks, Deb, for working this out. I am so excited to see what is in that box - when it reaches me towards the end of May! It's going to be hard to be patient, but I look forward to reading everyone's reports as the box makes its way down the list. ;-) |
Yes, thanx so much for all your hard work on this! I'm really working hard at building my AV collection and this will really help boost it along. By the way, anyone here ever try their hand at hybridizing AV's? That's something I'm really interested in doing in the future. |
Yay! Great job, Deb! Will eagerly waiting and anticipating. I am going to the Bay State Spring AV show and sale this weekend. I may have some great finds that I can share in a few weeks when the box gets here! |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Fri, Apr 25, 14 at 18:37
Glad to hear this RR is finally going to start. I have my solo cups ready to be filled with new leaves. I went shopping today to get more zip bags in sandwich size for large leaves, and snack size for smaller leaves.. I'm ready. LOL |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Apr 28, 14 at 17:39
The swap has begun! It's going to arrive in two days according to the receipt! 9114901230801133837921 Lots of variety- micro mini, mini, semi- standard, plus surprises! 25 bags/varieties! Have fun, Everyone! Deb |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Mon, Apr 28, 14 at 17:42
Eileen Vikki Susan M. Chiqui Darike Linda Minal Susan C. Anne F. Pat R. Deb A. |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Wed, Apr 30, 14 at 16:12
The box came this afternoon. Just finished re-packing it and getting it ready to ship tomorrow morning. Lots of great stuff in box. LOL I was a piggie, but replenished it with more goodies. Will post the del. conf. # as soon as I get back from PO. Will also post what I took from this wonderful box. Thanks Deb for starting and organizing this RR. You do a great job every time. I look forward to your RRs. They are the BEST!! Eileen |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 0:06
So glad it arrived quickly! To whomever gets Rob's tippy toes -it's tiny and growing as a micro mini for me. The plant is three years old and the leaves are adorably small! It grows to a perfect rosette without any help. ;) Have fun, Everyone! Deb |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Thu, May 1, 14 at 15:16
I just got home from shopping. I dropped box off at PO this morning. Here is the conf# 9405 9036 9930 0176 4267 93 And now here is what I kept. Rob's Tippy Toes Blue Tail Fly Ness' Satin Rose Handmade Rob's Humpty Doo Ballet Snowcone Ballet Blue Ice Maverick's Faden Jeans Rob's Gundaroo Teen Thunder Blushing Ivory Hot Tamale Mermaid Cajun's Royal Knockout Woodland Sprite Ruby Kohleria and two strep leaves. Box if filled to brim and should be delivered on Saturday. Have fun with whats in the box! |
OOOO, I see a couple that are on my wish list that got snatched up already, but only a couple :) Can't wait to see what's in the box now!! |
I see the box was delivered today, but to who? Just wondering because my name is second on the list and it was delivered to the town right next to mine. |
It came to me! I thought you were before me?? Should I send to Vikki next then? (your name somehow got crossed off the list...which is probably why it came to me first.) Also--question for whoever put EK-Golubaio "Blue Blood" in the box--I Googled but couldn't find a description or picture. Would you mind giving a brief description? :) I will mail on Monday--as soon as I know who to mail to! |
P.S. Vikki!! I just realized you're like 15 minutes from me! I could meet you somewhere tomorrow or Monday if you'd like. :) |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, May 3, 14 at 20:21
Check the list that's in the box and make sure it's in order, with the list posted. I never crossed off Vikki's name. Hmm? Maybe Eileen skipped a name? Anyways, it's easy to fix. :) |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sat, May 3, 14 at 20:22
Eileen Vikki Susan M. Chiqui Darike Linda Minal Susan C. Anne F. Pat R. Deb A. |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Sat, May 3, 14 at 20:52
OOOPs! I guess I goofed up this one. I was so anxious to get it in the mail quickly. I'm so sorry. I thought I was sending it to Vikki in SC. Also I put in EK Goluboi Turman. It is a Russian violet with very large flowers, I thought I crossed off the EK part. If you type in the name in the search box on internet, lots of pictures will come up. Like I said, I was in a rush to get the box out. Eileen |
Here is a link that might be useful: Goluboi Turman
Thank you, Eileen! I must have typed the name of the flower in wrong. Okay, I will send (or deliver) the box to Vikki next. |
I just sent you an email with my phone number so we can get together and do a box exchange. Good to know another AV lover is close by :) |
Box is all packed up and ready to be delivered to Vikki tomorrow. It was fun discovering a violet friend living so close to me! :) I kept: Emergency and a strep leaf (my very first! Looking forward to trying something new!) Thanks and I hope everyone else enjoys the round robin as much as I have. :) |
Got the box today but had to work late. Just got home and it's already after 8:30, so I won't have time to go through it tonight. But, I promise it will go out no later than Wed. Will let you know which onea I took out tomorrow night. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Tue, May 6, 14 at 9:03
I'm so glad this is going well! :) |
The box is once again on its way and heading for Chiqui. Tracking # 9405 5036 9930 0291 7225 43. Here's what I snatched out of it. Cajun's Queen's Lace I hope you'll be happy with the ones I replaced them with :) A few of the leaves in the box were starting to get spots on them and turning bad. I cut off those parts of the leaves, so if a few look a little strange, that's what happened. I hope they're not goners, but I did what I could. I love this RR. It's perfect for when AVs need a little grooming (I just hate throwing out good leaves) and for expanding my collection. Personally, I would love to see it go around a few more times but in different orders. |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Fri, May 9, 14 at 1:04
The English name of Goluboi Turman is Blue Mist. It might be easier to find under that name. I'd like to see the box go around again in a different order, as well. We'll have to work that out! Linda |
- Posted by Chiquib313 none (My Page) on Sat, May 10, 14 at 8:39
The box came in yesterday (Friday) and I was able to repack it and ship it out the same day going to Darike, tracking: 9405503699300293836163. Had to throw out a few of the baggies but after adding my leaves, there are approximately 30 varieties in the box. I kept: Opt. Pennsylvania, Ma's Winter Moon, Cool Mint, S. Confusa Mather, Lilac Fanfare, Black Swan & EK Golubaio. I also kept leaves of Psychedelic Show but I am pretty sure this is a chimera so not sure if it will produce chimera blooms but I thought it would be interesting to experiment and see what I get. Thanks to all who joined in and to Deb for putting this RR together. |
- Posted by parr 4 (email@example.com) on Sat, May 10, 14 at 8:51
That is a shame you had to throw some out ,But good that you turned it around on the same day that helps the leaves stay more alive .Wish everyone could do that. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sat, May 10, 14 at 15:05
I spoke with Rob several years ago and asked if a leaf can produce a chimera. He said yes, it's possible. It could sport or bloom true. ;) Wow, what great selections in the box- wish I was next! Lol! Deb |
- Posted by GermanMajor1980 (My Page) on Tue, May 13, 14 at 0:26
The box arrived today. Sorry I haven't posted. I just returned last week and it's been a bit crazy. I will get the box out with tomorrow's mail. A few bags (approx) 6 bags were mush; I replaced those and added a few more. I kept a couple leaves and a primulina leaf. I left the chimera leaves for the next person. I grabbed leaves from the first row of carts and so there's not a lot from my vintage or Russian section. It's a lot of my oldies that I've had for awhile and the chimeras are suckering again here so if I don't find them homes I will have some for fall. Thank you Deb for getting this all together! |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Tue, May 13, 14 at 18:23
I'm so glad Everyone is enjoying the round robin so far! Also, tossing and replacing dead leaves. ;) thank you so much! I want Everyone to have a great RR experience! ;) I'll definitely do this again. Let's see how long the box takes to travel back home. We could always do a round 2, if the temps allow.. Or just stick with the Fall RR plans. What does Everyone suggest? Let me know... Deb |
For me, I would LOVE to do a round 2. Maybe mix up the list a little bit to help mix up the selections some. Maybe we could just do another round with those who want to. |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 2:46
I got the box today. I will add more tomorrow since it is very late! Linda |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 6:37
Updating the list... Linda has the box. ;) Next is- Linda, |
Great!, looking forward to receiving the box. Wouldn't mind round 2 before Fall either :) Minal |
Looking forward to the box arriving here after Minal. A second round would be fine with me. A couple years ago we did two Spring rounds, and I hosted the second one. It was great fun and we had plenty of time to get it around a second time before it got too hot. So I'm in for it, too! Sue |
Me too, me too! I would love to do a second round. A couple of the leaves I kept were already starting to go mushy and I lost them--so that means I have room for more, right? :) |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Sat, May 17, 14 at 0:34
Well, today we are expecting a frost so I think we have plenty of time to do a second round before it gets too hot. ;) We could rearrange the names and start now.... I got the box yesterday and there was only one set of leaves that were mushy although a couple others were iffy. I took them all and will replace with fresh leaves. I will send on Monday so the box isn't sitting at the PO over the week-end. Linda I got: Double Black Cherry I believe three of these are chimeras so it will be interesting to see what I get. Linda |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sat, May 17, 14 at 6:04
Nice varieties! Out of all of them, Wild Irish rose is my favorite! I had this one before, and lost it to rot/collapse. I switched over to Oyama pots, and the pot water got chilled, and the plant collapsed! I learned to keep water filled pots on the plant stand, not by the kitchen window sill, where temps fluctuate too much. Deb |
Really nice choices, Linda. I am drooling over a few of those myself! |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Mon, May 19, 14 at 2:11
I got some great leaves! I had never heard of 'Anita Vivian' so I looked it up on First Class. It's gorgeous! We need to post pictures of our babies when they bloom. It will be nice to see in the dead of next winter. Linda |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Mon, May 19, 14 at 2:12
So I don't have to look through 84 posts-how do I send this package? Linda |
Priority mail through the US post office. Make sure you get a tracking number. It's the fastest way without having to spend an arm and a leg. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, May 19, 14 at 17:11
Thanks Vikki for the shipping info! ;) Yes, always priority... Delivery conf# is included, just post it here so the next person can track it. It's been such a chilly spring, I'm seriously afraid it's going to go straight into the 90's soon! chicago weather is crazy! Go box-- go lol! |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Mon, May 19, 14 at 18:10
Box mailed! Here's the tracking number: 9114901159818020002634. Linda |
Looks like around 5 would like to do a second round. I don't have enough stock to get one started myself right now, just enough to pass along. Would it be a good idea for who ever would like to start this one to start a new posting for it? Maybe this would open it up to even more people to join (or we could just keep it between the current group for the sake of time, just mix up the names so no one is directly following the same person again) - just a thought. However, we can't wait too long before it will get too hot for some of the areas - mine included - but I know some of you are still waiting for your first box. |
Well, it seems like some sort of delay, was expecting package today but nothing in the mail. Fingers crossed hopefully tomorrow :) Minal. |
Got the box today!!. Total 26 varieties, out of which 19 were standards. I have lots of standards, so didn't take any of those. I kept: Jolly Frills Have replaced with a few mini trailers and semi-minis (3-4 leaves of each). Next is Susan, the box will be shipped out tomorrow, the tracking# is 9405509699937595628268 Cant wait for the next round, thanks Deb for this one! Minal. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sat, May 24, 14 at 8:07
Minal, Nice selections! :) Next is- |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Sun, May 25, 14 at 19:35
Boy, I sure hope those poor leaves aren't mush by the end of the holiday weekend. You guys are planning a second round and those of us at the tail of the first are still anxiously waiting. ;-) And it's hard! Anne |
I was worrying about those leaves sitting around waiting to be delivered too. But they would sit somewhere this weekend no matter what. Hopefully most will be just fine. The box is waiting local and I am sure it will be delivered Tuesday. Minal, looking forward to seeing what trailers you added. Great picks, by the way! |
The last round robin I was in, I was second from the last and it took 3 months to get to me (different forum and was for seeds). Yes, it's VERY hard to wait for your turn. All in all, the box is moving along pretty good seeing that it was started this month. |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 14 at 18:30
Yes, I agree. Everyone seems to have made every effort to turn it around in good time, so please don't anyone think I was complaining! It's just like knowing you're getting a present, but not knowing what's inside. I can't imagine what leaf varieties might come my way - everyone's lists so far have been wonderful. |
Looks like the box is out for delivery to Sue today, let us know how the leaves were, I am anxious to know if they were ok. Minal |
Yes, I got it today. I took a quick look inside before I went off to the gym. No obvious mushes, but I will look closer later this evening. I will try to get the box back out tomorrow. |
The box is on its way to Anne. Mailed today and supposed to arrive on Saturday. Tracking #9405 9036 9930 0192 3426 71 I think all the leaves looked well enough to travel at least one more stop, and most looked great. I kept Would the person who put in Marching Trail and Suncoast please send me a description if possible. I couldn't find one for either on-line. Thanks for a great RR. Looking forward to part 2! |
This is the description for Suncoast: Suncoast Wild Mustang: Standard, Ovate green undulate light pink, blue fantasy semidouble, S. Williams I would also like to know the description of Marching trail. Minal. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Thu, May 29, 14 at 0:55
Wow, 2 more stops- and then it's my turn! ;) I'm getting a little excited too! The temps have been perfect for shipping! Lots of great varieties in the box! Such a wide range of varieties! It's so fun reading about what was selected! I can't wait for round #2! Deb |
I was just thinking about the leaves for Psychedelic Show that someone got. Psychedelic Show is actually a sport of Snow Jewel, so it should be interesting to see what all you end up with for babies. Could turn out to the same as the parent, could be one of the solid colors in ts background or it could even be Snow Jewel. You'll have to let us know what you get. For some reason, I no longer get email notices when someone posts to this thread. :/ |
Wow, I just got the notification this morning of debbya comment on May 24 and annacecilia's comment from May 26 about hoping the violets would survive the holiday. A little slow?!? |
This post was edited by vivey on Fri, May 30, 14 at 8:23
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Fri, May 30, 14 at 9:25
I just got two from myself from May 25 and 26. Like you, I was no longer getting email notices with new additions to this thread. Think the powers that be actually read your comment on your post of 5/29 and fixed it? How odd because I got those two I had posted and your newest post, but nothing inbetween! Anne |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Fri, May 30, 14 at 18:12
Anne, I hope you find lots of varieties in the box! ;) Also, let us know how the leaves are holding up. Pat's next!! :) Deb |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Sat, May 31, 14 at 13:00
It's here!! Glad I was at home to receive it so I could bring it right inside out of the 80 degree weather. The poor box looks like someone sat on it; I'm even thinking I should grab a new box from the post office for the next leg of the journey. I'll see if I can straighten it out, but if not I'll transfer all the nice insulated packing into a new priority box - I hope that's OK, Deb? Sadly, 5 baggies have leaves that either rotted or look moldy that I just tossed in the garbage. Still, there are 21 bags of leaves that appear to be in great shape - none of which are duplicates of any I already have so that is exciting! I will have to look some of them up on line to see what they are and then I'll let you know what I'm keeping. I plan to pack up the box again Sunday evening and it's off to the post office Monday morning on it's way to Pat. I'll post the tracking number Monday afternoon as soon as I can get a chance. It's kind of like Christmas! :-) |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, May 31, 14 at 18:48
I always think of exactly the same thing.. "It's always like Christmas" opening a box- lol! I wish I would get a box of violets for Christmas or my Birthday! ;) I would even be happy with plant supplies. But, no one ever really listens! I'm always giving hints (on gift certificates or supplies) but I never get what I really want! I think that's why I love hosting the swaps. :) I'm glad the leaves were ok. I know heat is in most areas, and I'm always kinda worried about the box until it's finished. I want Everyone to be happy. Our second part to the swap is going well. Linda's going to do it. So, please send her your info. I sent mine in already. Pat's next... After we hear what Anne chose! And yes Anne, feel free to exchange boxes. If we used the original box all this time, wow- I'm impressed with the durability! I started it out in a big box that was lined with silver insulation stuff. Deb |
- Posted by parr 4 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Jun 1, 14 at 8:33
Annececillia could you wait till Tuesday to send the box I have to make a trip to Chicago Thanks Pat |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Jun 1, 14 at 13:54
Yes, of course, Pat. I will hold off mailing the box one more day and will keep the older leaves cool. Meanwhile I will wait until Monday night to cut my own leaves to add to the box so they'll be the freshest possible. Do have a safe trip. Here is what I am keeping from the box, which is quite a lot actually. A few single leaves I kept because I doubted they could continue on for more days in that box and decided better to see if they would take rather than have them be a waste: OK; box doesn't get mailed until Tuesday. Anne |
- Posted by parr 4 (email@example.com) on Sun, Jun 1, 14 at 14:04
Thank you |
Oh, more I'm seeing that are on my want list. I can't wait to see what I get in round 2! Linda, I sent you PM with my info for it. |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Jun 3, 14 at 12:27
I just dropped the box off at the P.O. The tracking number is: 9114901123086965620762 It went out priority and she told me the delivery date will be Friday. But I goofed when I picked up a new box yesterday (the old box didn't look up to another trip to me.) I accidentally used a "flat rate" box instead of a plain priority mailing box and it cost me a lot more than it should have. I didn't have time to take it home and repack it, so I just paid and let it go. Pat, maybe they will let you cover up the "flat rate" designation and just pay for priority mail by weight. Sorry I complicated things!! Anne (BTW, Cajun's Queen's Lace didn't make it just as I expected, but neither did Twist N Shout or Evening Escort, although I thought those two looked pretty good. All three were collapsed mush when I checked them last night. Oh well. The rest look good.) |
Looks like it's out for delivery to Pat. Deb, you're next and that will complete round 1. That actually went around fast! |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Fri, Jun 6, 14 at 10:29
Pat, tracking says it was delivered yesterday morning; hope you are back home from Chicago? Anne |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sat, Jun 7, 14 at 11:21
I sure hope the box isn't sitting outside since Thursday. :( Temperatures are a little nuts lately in chicago! 80's during the day, 50's at night. Pat, hopefully your home... And the box will soon be on its last stop! ;) |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sun, Jun 8, 14 at 15:27
Pat emailed me, She's having problems posting. The box has been mailed and is arriving Monday! I'm so excited, will post more Monday! Deb |
- Posted by annececilia z5a/N.Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Jun 8, 14 at 17:13
Thanks for posting that Deb. I was beginning to worry that something bad had happened to Pat! Relieved to know it's just a GW glitch she's fighting and that the box is on its way to you. :-) Anne |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Jun 8, 14 at 18:22
When I receive a box I'm always concerned until that box makes it to the next destination- and everything's ok in it! ;) Then the worries over- on to the next project! Lol! Deb |
YEAH DEB! ! ! ! ! The wait is finally almost over. |
Are we going to start a new thread with round 2? Just wondering. If so, please send me the link so I don't miss out. Vikki |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 16:25
Vikki, Linda started round 2- on another thread! It's already in progress! I think the title is 'Another Spring round robin'.. Ok, Picasso Couple of strep leaves-blue mars, Neil's Danica, Lil' tequila! Some of the leaves have one, some two! See you again in the Fall! I'll host another RR! And if someone's wants to do 2- we will have Two boxes going! I have a feeling we are in for a long, HOT summer! Happy growing! Hugs, |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 16:47
Darn! Started potting up leaves and Ann's veins were brown! I love the variegation on it! Who ever added it- save me a leaf for the fall RR! Put my name on it! Lol! ;). |
I LOVE Ann! It's definitely on my want list. A 2 box RR would be even better :) |
This post was edited by vivey on Tue, Jun 10, 14 at 8:27
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Jun 18, 14 at 18:05
Thread closed... See Everyone for our FALL RR! It's been really hot lately- I have a feeling we are in for a LONG hot summer! |
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December 17, 2014
Thank you, Dryden
From earlier today:
12:11 p.m.: DEC Commissioner Joe Martens reveals local fracking bans a "legal game changer."....
12:30 p.m.: [DOH Commissioner] Zucker says he wouldn't live in a community that allows fracking.
12:33 p.m.: State DEC has banned hydraulic fracturing
Local politics can make a huge difference, even in - perhaps especially in - battles that seemed hopeless. The Town of Dryden's passing a drilling ban and persevering in its defense wasn't the only thing that led to today's decision, but it was a critical component of the story.
You can make a difference.
November 25, 2014
Free Thanksgiving dinner in Varna
The Varna Community Association will be putting on a free Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday, November 27th from noon to 3:00pm at the Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Road (Route 366). Come enjoy the turkey and much more!
Thanks also to the Town of Dryden for supporting this with a grant.
November 4, 2014
Polls will be open in Dryden today from 6:00am to 9:00pm.
Current election district boundaries in the Town of Dryden.
Once you figure out what district you're in, you can figure out your polling place:
- Etna Fire Station - 26 Wood Road, Etna (map).
- Freeville Fire Station - 21 Union Street, Freeville (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Varna Community Center - 943 Dryden Road, Varna (map).
- Etna Fire Station - 26 Wood Road, Etna (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Bethel Grove Church Activity Center - 1749 Slaterville Road, Bethel Grove (map).
- Varna Community Center - 943 Dryden Road, Varna (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
If you'd like to see a sample ballot before going in, the Board of Elections has them.
Most of all, vote!
November 3, 2014
Martha Robertson for Congress
Want to make up your own mind? Here's the debate.
This is one of the easiest endorsements I've ever made.
Martha Robertson has impressed me since she first came to my door to ask for my vote in her first run for County Legislature. We don't always agree, but when I ask questions she either has a thought-out answer or takes the time to find one.
I'm jealous of her energy. She's about the hardest worker I've encountered in politics. She reaches out on a regular basis, she takes advice well, and she's good at finding common points among people from very different backgrounds. I hadn't realized she was a kindergarten teacher, which I take to be a good thing. She's learned lessons from that but doesn't talk to people like they're five.
She's been able to tell the difference between her own views and those of the people of her district a number of times, and built bridges the people in her district and the people inside government. That's been especially helpful on Varna-related issues, but I've also found it important on highway issues and the lightning rod of fracking.
She's worked with every level of government, from town through county to state and federal. She's worked with Republicans, including Chemung County Republicans, through the Association of Counties, and fought together with them to make Albany take a saner approach to Medicaid.
I knew Tom Reed growing up, and nothing he's ever done has made me think he should be a Congressman. We share a hometown of Corning, but little else. His politics irritate me, and his campaign strikes wrong note after wrong note. His constant contempt for Tompkins County, where I now live, makes me embarrassed that we share a hometown.
As much as I talk about Upstate New York, my heart is in the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes. Robertson will make sure we still have a Southern Tier and a Finger Lakes to love, with jobs that last longer than a gas boom and at less risk of being exported. It's an easy choice for me.
Howie Hawkins for Governor
I finally saw a Cuomo sign this weekend, in Freeville. Someone is cheering for the Governor, but finding strong Cuomo fans is surprisingly difficult.
Here's how I read this year's ballot for Governor:
Astorino (Republican / Conservative / Stop Common Core) - GOP for real, forever
Cuomo (Democratic / Independence / Women's Equality ) - GOP-lite, bent on controlling everything
Cuomo (Working Families Party) - GOP-lite but desperately hoping that he'll be nice or something and that the Working Families Party will get the 50,000 votes they need to keep their ballot line despite endorsing someone out to destroy them.
Hawkins (G) - Wow! Someone with ideas about how New York should be different!
McDermott (Libertarian) - Well, I can't see libertarians voting for anyone else here.
Cohn (Sapient Party) - Their principles are an odd mix of "sounds great" and "what does that mean?"
I'm happy to support Howie Hawkins. As a Syracuse resident, he'd break the curse of Nathan Miller, our last Governor from Upstate (1921-22). He's a Teamsters member loading trucks for UPS, and he would push New York away from the continuing capture by New York City financial and real estate interests that is drowning our politics in empty advertising. There's a lot more in this introduction.
Isn't a vote for Hawkins a protest vote? Isn't Cuomo guaranteed to win?
Does it matter? I don't mind lost causes at all, though. Sometimes they're the best causes. And sometimes they even yield pleasant surprises, especially in the long run.
Those Pesky Proposals
Another year, another set of constitutional amendments on the New York State ballot. We don't go as far as some states, but occasionally it gets interesting.
This year's Proposal 1 is the "fake independent redistricting reform" option. It's basically the same terrible broken system we have today with a little bit of window-dressing and a fallback to the usual corruption. Please vote against it. Or listen to Kathy Zahler or Mike Lane's gentler tellings.
Proposal 2 makes me sad, because the temperature of the freshly-copied legal papers hitting legislators' desks combined with the lateness of their arrival is a historically important indicator of how broken last-minute legislation will be. I'll probably vote no, but Kathy Zahler's take on why to vote yes is a saner approach.
Proposal 3 is also a bad idea. Technology is magical, and needs no maintenance right? So let's go into debt and it'll all be fine even if the debts last longer than the tools. Er, no. Again, Kathy Zahler has the right idea.
October 31, 2014
Death, Hell, or Canada - rides again November 8th
I'll be giving an expanded version of my talk on the Battle of Queenston Heights at the History Center in downtown Ithaca, on Saturday, November 8th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Death, Hell, Or Canada: Dryden and the War of 1812.
This time around, I have more information about soldiers from elsewhere in Tompkins County, notably Lansing and Trumansburg, thanks to Carol Kammen and a few town historians. I have more about the comparisons between the armies, and I'll be including more about the Canadian perspective on the battle.
I started from this chapter in George Goodrich's Centennial History of Dryden, which made clear that Dryden militia had fought at the Battle of Queenston Heights, and been killed (one), injured (at least one), or captured (everyone who crossed).
I'll talk about the many ways in which war was different then, and focus on the challenges of a largely militia attack across the Niagara River.
Redcoats firing a musket volley.
Somehow, most Americans have forgotten about the War of 1812. Canadians seem to have put a lot more effort into remembering.
Cenotaph and monument for the fallen General Brock.
I've also posted sets of photos I took while doing research for this:
Obviously, I won't be showing all of those pictures!
October 10, 2014
Snakes, Pancakes, and Demolition at Varna
The next two weeks at the Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Road, will be pretty exciting:
On Saturday, October 11th, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, the Cornell Herpetological Society will be showing and discussing reptiles and amphibians. My kids loved this last year!
On Sunday, October 12th, from 8:00am to noon, we'll be serving our Pancake (and French Toast and Waffle) Breakfast. We also have bacon, sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs, fruit, cake, orange juice, and of course coffee. It's $7.50 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for kids 5-12.
On Saturday, October 25th, we'll be tearing down the old playground behind the Community Center to get ready to install a new one next year:
Varna 's Playground: Down With the Old, Up With the New
Varna residents and friends will gather on Saturday October 25 at 9am to take down the existing play structures behind the Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Rd. (NYS Rte. 366). Although kids have spent many happy hours on the old equipment, safety concerns mean it is time to take it down.
Next spring, volunteers will come together again to put up new, safe play equipment that will satisfy all the climbing, swinging, balancing and exploring desires of Varna's youngsters and their friends.
United Way of Tompkins County, Jim Ray Homes, and The Strebel Planning Group have contributed major gifts toward the project. Individual donations have also been received, but we are still $8000 short of the amount needed to purchase new equipment and establish a fund for ongoing maintenance. Tax-deductible donations in any amount will be much appreciated. Send to:
Varna Community Association
P.O. Box 4771
Ithaca NY 14852-4771Please put "playground" on the memo line of your check. Volunteers to help take down the existing playground are also needed. Many hands will make the work go fast, so consider joining this worthy effort on October 25th. Children are welcome, but must be under a parent's supervision at all times. Snacks will be available for volunteers. Have questions? Contact: Sue Heath (607-272-8919).
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October 8, 2014
Dominion wants to expand natural gas pipeline capacity
Energy company Dominion wants to push more natural gas through the pipeline that crossed Dryden in the 1960s. The E. M. Borger station on Ellis Hollow Creek Road is the most visible (and sometimes loudest) local piece of the pipeline system.
In a NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW MARKET PROJECT, REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING (586KB PDF), Dominion describes the project as:
Specifically, the New Market Project would consist of the following proposed facilities:
- construction of the new Horseheads CS in Chemung County;
- installation of gas coolers and filter/separator at the existing Borger CS in Tompkins County;
- construction of the new Sheds CS in Madison County;
- installation of gas coolers and filter/separator at the existing Utica CS in Herkimer County;
- installation of additional engine and turbine driven compressor units at the existing Brookman CS in Montgomery County; and
- modifications to the existing West Schenectady Meter Station in Schenectady County.
The Public Scoping Meeting is tonight at the Georgetown Town Hall at 7:30pm, and the scoping period is open through the 20th for written comment. The full docket is available online as well, including the original application.
These are more excerpts from the original application.
Specifically, as described more fully herein, DTI requests Commission authorization of the "New Market Project" (Project), pursuant to which DTI will provide 112,000 dekatherms per day (Dt/d) of firm transportation service....
DTI proposes to commence construction of the Project facilities in September 2015 in order to meet an in-service date for the contracted firm transportation service on or before November 1, 2016.
Natural gas produced from the Marcellus and Utica shales in the Appalachian region of West Virginia and Ohio is expected to continue its strong and rapid growth. DTI's natural gas pipeline system is uniquely positioned to transport Appalachian production, as its pipelines traverse the areas of significant supply growth. DTI is proposing the Project in response to customer requests for incremental pipeline capacity to increase supply diversity while meeting growing market demand for natural gas. The additional firm transportation capacity for the new gas supplies will also alleviate the possibility of shortages by providing more gas to market....
DTI executed precedent agreements with both Brooklyn Union and Niagara Mohawk (hereinafter, referred to as the "Customers") for firm transportation service totaling 112,000 Dt/d....
1. Horseheads Station: DTI proposes to construct a new compressor station with a new 11,010 horsepower (hp) gas turbine/compressor package and auxiliary equipment near Horseheads, Chemung Co., NY.
2. Sheds Station: DTI proposes to construct a new compressor station with a new 10,880 hp gas turbine/compressor package and auxiliary equipment in Madison Co., NY.
3. Brookman Corners Station: DTI proposes to install a new 6,393 hp gas turbine/compressor package, two 2,370 hp reciprocating compressors, and auxiliary equipment at its existing Brookman Corners Station in Montgomery Co., NY. The compression facilities will be housed in an addition to the existing compressor building within the fenced limits of the existing station site. DTI also proposes to construct a new M&R facility at this station.
4. Borger Station: DTI proposes to modify station piping at its existing Borger Station in Tompkins Co., NY.
5. Station Coolers: DTI proposes to install station coolers at its existing Brookman Corners Station in Montgomery Co., Borger Station in Tompkins Co., and Utica Station in Herkimer Co., NY.
6. West Schenectady Metering and Regulating (M&R) Facilities: DTI proposes to modify its existing West Schenectady M&R in Schenectady Co., NY.
7. Suction and Discharge Pipeline: Pipeline facilities required for this Project are limited to approximately 1,425 feet of new 42-inch diameter suction and discharge pipelines at Horseheads Station.
...the estimated total cost for DTI's construction of the Project is $158,960,570.
NY Friends of Clean Air and Water has a reference page on the proposal as well.
September 9, 2014
Cuomo wins primary, but gets stomped in Tompkins
Tompkins County was the one place I was pretty certain Zephyr Teachout could win when she first announced she'd be challenging Governor Cuomo. I'm sure there are Cuomo fans here, but apparently not very many:
Candidate | Votes | Percent |
Governor | ||
Zephyr Teachout | 3266 | 70.8% |
Andrew Cuomo | 1274 | 27.6% |
Randy Credico | 67 | 1.45% |
Lieutenant Governor | ||
Tim Wu | 3034 | 69.17% |
Kathy Hochul | 1346 | 30.69% |
Much crazier, though, are the New York Times results maps. Cuomo lost most of the Hudson Valley, and a swathe of counties through Upstate west to Ontario County. Kathy Hochul held the far west of the state for him.
I know it's a Democratic primary with a limited number of voters participating, but I never thought I'd see a map like that.
I'll update this post with final statewide numbers when they're settled.
Political ballet if today's primary breaks unexpectedly
Because I should indulge in fantasy NYS politics before the polls close -
(and I may have made mistakes, lacking a complete election law guide, but...)
In New York, 50,000 votes on a party's line for Governor ensure that party has official status - people can register for that party, the party has control over the name and logo, and so on. The two parties that get the most votes get lines A and B, plus ALL OF THE PATRONAGE JOBS AT THE BOARDS OF ELECTIONS in the state. The others lines are assigned by numbers of votes, but have minimal or no patronage.
Usually that's the Democrats and the Republicans. The patronage splits almost equally, and those are the only parties that have held those lines in a long while, so it's been very stable.
If Zephyr Teachout wins today's Democratic primary for Governor, Cuomo is still on the ballot - Independence, Working Families, and Women's Equality Party. Rob Astorino has the Republican and Conservative lines. Howie Hawkins has the Green Party line.
The Conservatives are probably fine. Their core voters will vote the line anyway, so I'd be be very surprised if anything happened to their ballot status.
The Green Party has won 50,000+ votes for a while, since "Grampa Al" Munster I mean Lewis helped them cross the threshold. A lot of voters who keep them there would have a hard choice to make if Teachout is the Democratic nominee. Howie Hawkins is not an attorney, and I don't think the Greens have an easy way to nominate him for a judgeship, so I don't think they could replace him with Teachout on the ballot. It's conceivable _though unlikely_ that the Greens could lose their official ballot status.
The Republican Party would have a new challenge: making sure Astorino came in second and not third, and with enough of those votes on the Republican rather than Conservative line to maintain Line B. It's also conceivable that Teachout and Cuomo destroy each other and Astorino wins, getting the Republicans Line A. However, I suspect that too large a chunk of Republicans would prefer Cuomo to Astorino to make that anything like a safe bet.
The Independence and Working Families Parties would probably both be fine as far as ballot status, but there would be a very strange scramble between them to try to get line A or B. I have no real idea how that would work out - perhaps the one that promises to be most Cuomonian would get the nod.
(The Women's Equality Party is currently a figment of Cuomo's imagination. Cuomo could pour everything into that line and make it a party.)
The Democrats would face another challenge. The NYS Democratic Committee suddenly won't be able to help Cuomo, at least not directly. Would they switch to wholeheartedly support Teachout? Would the patronage employees fight to make sure she got at least line B? If she came in third, behind Cuomo and Astorino, the Democratic patronage machine would vanish for four long years.
Odds on all of these are small, but it's possible this year to imagine either the Democrats or the Republicans losing their top line ballot status and patronage positions. That's a first in a long while.
If Tim Wu wins today's Democratic primary for Governor, and Teachout doesn't, then the Independence Party and Working Families Party have to fear for their ballot existence. (The Republicans, Greens, and Conservatives are fine.)
On the Election Day ballot, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor run as a single line. Votes only accumulate if both names on the line are the same across parties. Votes for Cuomo/Wu don't add up with votes for Cuomo/Hochul, and effectively the Cuomo/Hochul votes would be discarded.
Theoretically, Kathy Hochul could be nominated for a judgeship, removed from the ballot, and replaced with Wu. That seems to require Wu's consent however, and he's already said that he wouldn't mind killing the Independence Party. He's not in a mood to cooperate with Cuomo, and the WFP rejected Teachout earlier, so it's conceivable that the Independence, WFP, and Women's Equality Parties would be stuck with a dud ballot.
If that happens, the WFP would probably be in the strongest position to hold its line with pointless ballots, as they have a voter turnout machine already in place. I don't know what would happen if Cuomo/Astorino became a close race.
I'm not sure what the Independence Party could do to promote itself in that situation. They're kind of the middle party without a personality, or with multiple personalities, and haven't built a strong operation that I'm aware of. Wu's refusal to take their line might well cost them their ballot status.
Teachout winning and Wu losing to Hochul doesn't create additional chaos beyond Teachout winning that I can see.
I'll leave this up here whatever the results of the race because it's been an interesting exercise, showing what's at stake beyond the obvious questions of who runs New York State. A lot of this is doubtless wishful thinking, but may become more important in future races.
September 8, 2014
Vote Teachout/Wu Tuesday, September 9th
New York State Democrats have a unique opportunity to improve the political culture of our state tomorrow. Zephyr Teachout's run challenges not just Governor Cuomo, but a culture of power in Albany that has drained New York State too long.
Vote Teachout/Wu on September 9th.
I'm supporting Teachout and Wu because they understand power. I don't mean that they understand how to twist arms, raise money, and gin up popular support for things they wanted to do anyway. I mean that they understand that political power works best when it is widely distributed and its workings are visible.
Their campaign has already revived a lot of us.
Yes, they're both professors, and yes, they're both from Downstate, though Teachout grew up on a farm in Vermont. I can live with that easily. They're hardly political neophytes, having worked on campaigns, clerked for judges, been cited in Supreme Court opinions, and testified before Congress.
They won't fit in Albany at all. That's exactly what we need today.
(If you have the time, explore Teachout's Cornell Law Review paper, The Anti-Corruption Principle. It's about the federal government, but it all applies to New York State too neatly. We've built a legal system with a high tolerance for backroom deals, and it will strangle us if we let it.)
Polls will be open in Dryden from noon to 9:00pm.
Current election district boundaries in the Town of Dryden.
Once you figure out what district you're in, you can figure out your polling place:
- Etna Fire Station - 26 Wood Road, Etna (map).
- Freeville Fire Station - 21 Union Street, Freeville (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Varna Community Center - 943 Dryden Road, Varna (map).
- Etna Fire Station - 26 Wood Road, Etna (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
- Bethel Grove Church Activity Center - 1749 Slaterville Road, Bethel Grove (map).
- Varna Community Center - 943 Dryden Road, Varna (map).
- Dryden Fire Station - 26 North Street, Dryden (map).
If you'd like to see a sample ballot before going in, the Board of Elections has them.
Most of all, vote!
September 5, 2014
Remembering how hard it was to get broadband
Claire Perez writes on the challenges of getting broadband:
I researched and dug: why did our cable company wire 50 miles in Maine for the same price as 12 miles in upstate? why isn't there a comprehensive plan to connect the country? and really what is the problem: is it that we can't put the collective brains in the US together to solve this problem or is that the invisible hand of the free market keeps pushing the heads of those trying under water as they keep rising to the surface to gasp for air.
There's more on her blog and much more in her book.
August 23, 2014
Sold sign at Saunders Greenhouse
This could be great, fine, or terrible for our immediate neighborhood. I guess we'll see.
Sign and a bit of the former store.
(And yes, we have property adjacent to that parcel. I keep hearing about damage done to other people's properties by trespassing development folks, not to mention previous concerns from neighbors about past issues with drainage coming from that property, so I'm feeling cautious. Hopefully I don't need to be.)


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