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The Legion of Merit is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Girard served for 34 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. He commanded the 215th Army Band for 24 years holding command longer than any other officer in the Massachusetts National Guard. He returned from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan in 2012 and retired shortly after.
Girard is known for his warm, outgoing personality but also for his commitment to excellence and his love for the U.S. Army.
His award citation, signed by Maj. Gen L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General Massachusetts National Guard, read as follows:
Chief Warrant Officer 4 James M. Girard had a distinguished military career from 13 October 1970 to 30 April 2012. Mr. Girard enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in November 1980, after serving six years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve as a band member. His technical expertise, infectious enthusiasm and spirited attitude propelled him to be the bandmaster. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Girard was the first "Commander/Bandmaster" to serve an unprecedented twenty four years in the 215th Army Band. His tenure as bandmaster is not likely to be broken. He commanded the 215th Army band when they were invited by President Reagan to perform at the 1986 Presidential Summit with the Soviet Union in Iceland.
In 1990 he arranged and performed goodwill missions in Kingston, Jamaica for the U.S. Embassy. During his tenure, he performed at orphanages and other charitable events for the people devastated by Hurricane Hugo. In 1994, Chief Girard and his 215th Army band opened the World Cup Ceremony in Foxboro, Mass. In 1995, Mr. Girard and the 215th Army Band was recognized as the only U.S. Military Forces Band represented in the Netherlands 50th Anniversary of the Armistice.
By invitation, Chief Girard lead his unit for two-week tours in Greece, Alaska and other remote areas at the request of governments, general officers and other band masters. As the Master of Ceremonies for Veteran's events, parades and celebrations around the world, Chief Girard has distinguished himself among the best. As the company commander, Chief Girard maintained his unit strength at 100 percent for his twenty four year reign. He was always operationally deployable and mission ready.
During Chief Girard's next assignment as Health Service Support Officer, he managed the oversight, administration and implementation of policies pertaining to Massachusetts medical affairs, health and wellness programs and medical claims processing programs for injured Soldiers. His dedication to the well being of Soldiers and the medical readiness of the force was commendable.
Most recently he deployed to Afghanistan as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer for the 26th "Yankee" Infantry Brigade, serving approximately 10,000 service members, Coalition Forces and contractors. As a senior warrant officer in Massachusetts, he was chosen for this highly visible and diplomatic position, where he fulfilled the mission and surpassed all expectations. His service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States Army was dignified, honorable and admirable. Without a doubt, his retirement is a loss heard around the world.
Expressing the impact Girard had on his career, 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Hyde, 215th Army Band said, "Throughout his 24 years as my Commander Mr. Girard has inspired me to be the best Soldier and musician that I can be. He believed in me and my leadership abilities. We have served together at home and abroad. In 2003 I had the honor of being selected to be the 4th First Sergeant to serve under him in the 215th. It was truly one of the proudest days of my life."
Sharing a memory of serving with Girard, 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Hyde, 215th Army Band said, "There are so many but one that sticks out in my mind was when the 215th Army Band traveled to the Netherlands in May of 1995 to help commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. We performed at a parade where thousands of Soldiers who fought in WWII marched as well. As we made our way through the cobblestone streets of the town we could see the audience was getting larger and larger and the street was getting smaller and smaller. As we marched and played I could see many of the civilians in the audience were putting flowers in our pockets or our shirts, kissing our cheeks or shaking our hands and saying, 'Thank you', 'thank you.' Never had I witnessed anything like that before. At the conclusion of the parade Mr. Girard gave a speech to the band and said, 'Although it was not directly us that fought in World War II and liberated the Netherlands no matter where you are, or what you are doing always remember that when you put on the uniform of the United States Army you represent the men and women that fought and died before you.' I have heard that said many times before but never until then had it been so meaningful."
One of his assistants, Sgt. 1st Class James Lally, Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarters, described what it was like to work with Girard in Afghanistan. Lally said, "I served with Mr. Girard in Kabul and worked directly for him. He did a lot for my moral, he kept me laughing the entire deployment and I had a lot of fun with him. He also mentored me a great deal and always drove home the point that we needed to take care of Soldiers and that we were lucky to serve in the U.S. Army. He is very deserving of the Legion of Merit and I think it was a great way to acknowledge a very long and distinguished career."


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ST. LOUIS, MO, JAN. 22, 2010 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources today visited a Springfield homeowner, Stacy Vasquez, whose home is among the first of several in the state to be weatherized using funding made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. DNR also recognized the weatherization work that the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, or OACAC, is performing to improve Missouri's economic recovery. OACAC is the local agency responsible for low-income weatherization assistance in the Springfield area and 10 southwest Missouri counties.
The state of Missouri is administering $128 million in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency improvements to the homes of low-income families. OACAC weatherization director Todd Steinmann joined DNR staff at the event and provided a tour of the Vasquez home for a look at energy-saving improvements being made, which includes sealing air leaks and installing insulation to the attic, floors, pipes and water heater. Energy efficiency improvements to the home should help the family save more than $200 on annual utility costs.
DNR estimates more than 21,000 low-income Missouri families will benefit from the Recovery Act funding as their homes are weatherized over the next three years by OACAC and17 other agencies across Missouri. The agencies estimate the Energize Missouri Homes low-income weatherization assistance projects will result in about 220 additional Missouri jobs.
Recent changes to the weatherization program make more households eligible for assistance and increase the amounts and kinds of measures that can be provided for each weatherized home. Income eligibility expanded from 150 percent of the federal poverty level to 200 percent. This means a family of four, which previously needed to make less than $31,800 annually to qualify, can now make $44,100 annually and will qualify. Of those households that qualify, priority is given to the elderly, families with children and those with disabilities according to the federal program guidelines.
The average expenditure limit per home also increased from $2,500 to $6,500. Energy-efficient improvements made to homes may include: reducing air leaks; increasing insulation in the walls, attic, floor and foundation; heating system "clean and tune", heating system repair and replacement; and minimal building envelope repairs.
Nationally, the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program reduces national energy demand by the equivalent of 18 million barrels of oil per year, and helps the environment by reducing harmful air pollution emissions. Overall, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that for every dollar invested in the program, weatherization returns $1.65 in energy-related benefits and $1.07 in other benefits like reducing pollution and unemployment.
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The Free Software Foundation (FSF) launched its anti-Digital Rights Management (DRM) campaign in Seattle this morning. When attendees of the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) 2006 arrived at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center to hear a keynote address by Bill Gates, a small group of FSF members and their local allies were waiting to greet them, dressed in yellow hazmat suits and handing out pamphlets explaining that Microsoft products are -- in the words of the key slogan for the campaign -- "defective by design" because of the DRM technologies included in them.
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Hessonite picked up her third consecutive stakes victory with a 5 ¼-length romp in the $150,000 John Hettinger, while Lubash made it two straight by outdueling favored Compliance Officer in the $150,000 Ashley T. Cole, both for New York-breds, on Sunday afternoon at Belmont Park.
Confidently ridden by Ramon Dominguez from the rail, the 4-year-old Hessonite lingered near the back as Inimitable Romanee led the field of five state-bred fillies through early fractions of 24.54 and 50.11 seconds over the yielding turf course. Accelerating along the inside on the far turn, the Freud filly swung out and grabbed the lead at the top of the stretch, crossing the wire in 1:52.12 for the 1 1/8 miles under a hand ride.
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Winner of the Irish Linnet and Yaddo stakes this summer at Saratoga Race Course, Hessonite is now 3-2-0 from six starts in 2012. Two of those losses came to rival Gitchee Goomie, who was never a factor Sunday in finishing fourth.
The 3-5 favorite, Hessonite returned $3.20 for a $2 win bet and earned $90,000, increasing her bankroll to $590,310.
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Hessonite's stablemate, 19-1 shot Freedom Rings, also trained by Donk, closed from last to finish second, with Inimitable Romanee, Gitchee Goomie, and Dreaming of Cara completing the order of finish. Go Unbridled, Lady On the Run, and Lady's Lunar Luck were scratched.


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If you're one of 20 million people in the U.S. with asthma, you're familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms: shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, allergies, and feelings of chest tightness.
Fortunately, most symptoms are easily controlled, minimizing the risk of severe attacks and complications.
Here are 13 questions to ask your doctor about managing your condition, along with general answers from medical experts:
1. I have asthma attacks often. What's triggering them?
"We don't know what causes asthma," says Nadia Hansel, M.D., assistant professor in the division of pulmonary and critical care at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
But it's possible to identify and avoid situations that make it worse.
"The most common triggers are allergens, such as dust, animals and even mice and cockroaches," she says.
Keep a trigger diary and record when and how your attacks occur, Hansel advises.
Skin tests can help determine if allergies set off asthma attacks, and identify the allergens.
2. What are other triggers?
Air pollution, gas stoves and smoke also trigger asthma.
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke too, says Hansel. Also avoid smoke from fireplaces. If you use a gas stove, make sure it is well ventilated.
When cleaning, avoid inhaling dust and fumes. And use a wet mop, not a dry one, Hansel advises.
In some cases, your workplace may be the culprit. For example, if you're a baker, flour in the air can irritate your lungs. Construction workers and builders might be affected by sawdust, and salon workers by irritating chemical fumes.
If you work in an environment like this, ask your doctor if you can benefit from wearing a mask.
3. Could another condition cause asthma symptoms?
"Other causes can include vocal cord dysfunction, underlying COPD, or even congestive heart failure, which can cause shortness of breath and wheezing," Hansel says.
4. Should I see a specialist?
If your asthma is well controlled, your primary-care doctor may be able to manage your treatment program, Hansel says.
But in severe cases, you may want to see a pulmonologist, who specializes in lung disorders.
"If you have strong allergies, you may prefer to have an allergist manage your treatment," Hansel says. "But pulmonologists are also trained in allergies."
5. What are my treatment options?
You'll probably be prescribed a short-acting bronchodilator, in the form of an inhaler. These medications relax muscle spasms and can be used for quick relief. But they don't treat inflammation, which is the underlying cause of most asthma.
For that, you'll also be prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. This combination of medications works well for most people, says Sally Wenzel, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the Asthma Institute at the University of Pittsburgh.
Another kind of medication, leukotriene receptor antagonists, may be given to people with mild asthma or added to the other medications. These medications inhibit leukotrienes — fatty compounds that cause inflammation and constrict airways. They have fewer side effects than corticosteroids, but are also less effective in reducing inflammation, so they're used in milder cases. People with more severe asthma need stronger medications to bring their symptoms under control.
"These are the standard medications for most asthmatics in this country," Wenzel says. If these standard treatments don't work, there are complex combinations of medications your doctor can use to bring your symptoms under control.
6. Is using an inhaler difficult?
No, but ask your doctor, a nurse or a pharmacist to demonstrate its correct use, so the medication gets deep into your lungs, where it's most effective.
If inhalers are used improperly, the medication will stay in your mouth and throat, work less effectively and cause side effects, including hoarseness and fungal throat infections.
Even if you've been using your inhaler a long time, get a refresher periodically, advises Hansel.
"I often ask my patients to show me how they use their inhalers," she says. "Nine times out of 10, they're using them incorrectly."
7. My asthma is very severe. Can anything help me?
People with severe and persistent allergic asthma may be prescribed a new medicine called Anti IGE (brand name Xolair) that's injected once or twice a month. It's expensive and not recommended for most asthma patients — only those with severe disease, who haven't found relief from standard medications and are specifically sensitive to "perennial aeroallergens," such as dust mites, cockroaches, and dog or cat dander.
Your doctor may also suggest an outpatient, nonsurgical procedure called bronchial thermoplasty
which involves inserting a tube in the airway and using heat to dilate the muscle.
8. If I become pregnant, should I continue asthma medications?
Keep up with your treatment during pregnancy.
"Letting your asthma get out of control is much riskier to a fetus than taking the medication — uncontrolled asthma can lead to premature births," Wenzel says.
"If your asthma worsens, your doctor may have to prescribe oral steroids, which are riskier for a fetus than inhaled medications." They can cause birth defects, she says, the most common of which is cleft palate.
9. How can I monitor my breathing function?
Your doctor will recommend a simple breathing test, called spirometry, at least once per year, says Wenzel. It involves blowing into a machine to measure your breathing and track your condition's severity.
It's a good idea to keep track of your symptoms at home. It'll help you identify triggers and will give your doctor information that helps determine if your medication is working. You can record your symptoms in a journal or use a peak flow meter, a simple, inexpensive home device that measures and tracks your breathing.
"It's also a good idea to keep a record of your symptoms each day," Wenzel says.
10. Is it safe to exercise?
"Don't let asthma discourage you from exercising and staying fit," Wenzel says.
She recommends a brief 15-minute warm-up, followed by a 10-minute rest, before starting vigorous exercise.
Should you use your inhaler before exercise? If your doctor says yes, Wenzel recommends two puffs of albuterol 15 minutes before a workout.
11. Can lifestyle changes help control my asthma?
If you're overweight, shed some pounds.
"Symptoms increase as you get heavier and out of shape, because it becomes harder to breathe," explains Wenzel.
Stress can be another factor in asthma attacks.
"Stress is probably one of the biggest triggers for uncontrolled asthma," says Wenzel, "and it's not always easy to deal with life stresses that you may have little control over."
Stress-reduction techniques, from meditation to massage, might help.
The University of Massachusetts, Worcester, is researching the effect of stress-reduction techniques on quality of life, symptoms and lung function in moderate-severity asthmatics.
12. What other health conditions sometimes coincide with asthma?
People with asthma often have other allergic symptoms: runny noses, itchy eyes, sinus problems and eczema. A history of chronic post-nasal drip may also cause coughs from vocal cord spasms.
13. What if I get sick?
Take steps to prevent illnesses from occurring in the first place: Get annual flu shots, stay away from people who are sick, wash your hands and keep them away from your face.
Still, you can't prevent every case of the sniffles — and a cold or flu can trigger an attack.
"Keep your inhaler with you at all times, and let your doctor know if you are getting worse," says Wenzel. If your asthma is severe, your doctor may recommend you keep prednisone (steroid) pills on hand in case your symptoms worsen. These should be used sparingly because of side effects, like facial swelling, dizziness and increased sweating.
To limit the effects of colds, Wenzel suggests using a sterile saline nasal wash at the first sign of illness, which you can purchase at a pharmacy.
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I met with the contractor today and got a good picture of how the bid fits with my wants. The next step, he took a piece of the siding to be tested for lead and asbestos. We found a name on it, insulbrick... a faux wood grain gray shingle, rather like very heavy asphalt roof tiles. He'd never seen it before, but thinks it probably doesn't have asbestos in it... that would be nice.
He'll meet with the city inspector and see how the back room foundation holds up. We compromised on asking for a single window dormer in the loft. He thinks the inspector may require a new electrical panel.
Once we get the go ahead I will schedule a party and have friends come deal with the back room, carport and chimney demolition. I'll donate a portion of what I save to my church's elevator fund and put the rest to other options on the house. I was glad the contractor was willing.
Knock on wood, demolition day could be in two weeks.
Ellen, sounds like a plan to me.
I hope no one gets carried away with the demo tools and takes out too much........I find demo-ing very satisfying, and somewhat addictive.
Keeping down the dust if it is INSIDE demo stuff, now that is hard to live with. Are you going to stay in your house while the project is going on? I think I learned my lesson about that.
Keep us posted on how the plans go.
That sounds like a good compromise. Does that mean you can have the space up there that you want?
ML: "I find demo-ing very satisfying, and somewhat addictive"
Me too. Why is that? Dh asked me if I wanted to do anything special for my birthday this weekend and I said, yes, I want to do the laundry area. lol
Marti sez:"Dh asked me if I wanted to do anything special for my birthday this weekend and I said, yes, I want to do the laundry area. lol"
It is the truth, Marti....well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY......
I'd rather demo than clean. Start with a clean slate anyway.
I have some new plans for our stucco cottage, will post soon.
The loft compromise will be fine. I'd have space even doing nothing.. the loom is smaller than a double bed. I'l either park the loom in the dormer or more likely, a comfy chair. It will probably switch my arrangment a bit, the loom at the north end and a sewing table tucked under the slant, that's mainly to take advantage of the view while weaving. Most importantly, I would have a window that opens and avoid a skylight that, well, even the best of them are prone to leaks... still hoping the inspector sees it that way.
Most of the demo will be outside the house, the lean-to shed has a good door and the carport is outside. Removing the chimney will be messy, but nothing like one I took out several years ago. That one was still full of ash and soot, even though it had been blocked off decades ago.
I hope the timing works out to have my friends do the house razing party. I should have a big turnout, even a friend with a back hoe and several kids, which is a little worrying. You're right, everyone loves to wield a crowbar. More worrying is the snow forecast for this week. The weather has been so good, I was hoping it would last.
I doubt I'll need to move out. If it happens really fast, the roof could be done while I'm visiting my sister at the end of the month, though I'd want someone to come by and make sure they put the roof right side up.
I'll probably need some doggie day care. Ben is a rescue, still quite shy. He's come a really long way, but I don't think he'd handle strangers working in and around the house well if I'm not around and if he got out there's no way they could catch him. I can't crate him, I think he was crated most of his first 21 months.. it's not a reassuring place for him.
My task this afternoon is to get out in the back room with a tape measure and can of spray paint and work out window placement. I'm pretty sure I want them equally placed three or four feet from the ends of the long wall, but I want a better picture than a sketch on graph paper. And take some before pictures.
Thank you all. My birthday isn't until tomorrow but dh thought the weekend was a good time to do something. As it turned out, we did nothing. Went shopping Saturday afternoon for a tv console and a new recliner(s) but came home empty-handed. I'm just too cheap to pay $600 for something made out of particle board that will be obsolete in 5 years.
Ellen, your house demo party sounds like fun actually. I would worry about kids running around too, but hopefully there will be a responsible parent to watch them while the other parent demos.
I can't believe you might see snow already. I just got out the long sleeve shirts and finally put a blanket on the bed this week.


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Do you have a fig tree?
I'm thinking of getting a Brown Turkey fig tree which would be planted outdoors where I am, on the lowest edge of zone 7. Does anyone else in New England have one? Bill6RI, I seem to recall it was part of your list of zone-pushings.
I am interested in this, too. Someone was selling little ones at the Tilton NH farmers market (I think they will be available at the Tilton Agway) and said they could be over-wintered in a garage.
How soon a plant like this start producing fruit? From what I've read it takes 2-3 years.
Yes I do have one. I have no idea what kind it is since it was given to my father years ago from a family friend. I used to protect it years ago, but I'm no longer able to do all that work. It has fended for itself for the past 15 years or so. Most years it dies back to a couple of feet from the ground, but still barely has time to ripen a few figs. The past two winters it didn't die back at all and now it's about 8 feet high with multiple branches. I looked at it the other day and it seems fine even at the tips of the branches, so we'll see how it goes.
The figs are the purplish kind, and I have a feeling that it may have come from Italy years ago since the family friend was Italian and who knows where he got it from, not to mention how it got past the agricultural inspection.....
I can give you a cutting or two if you'd like. I understand that they root fairly easily but I've never tried.
NHBabs, if you leave the potted plant outside until a killing frost it will be leafless and dormant. Then you can overwinter it in a cool spot, even if it's dark. A basement or garage might do as long as it doesn't get really cold (say no lower than 20?). Hold watering to a minimum to discourage early breaking of dormancy until it's warm enough to set it outside again. I did that for a few years with another white (green?) fig and got fruit every year. But then I got too lazy to schlep it in and out of the cellar. It was in a pretty big (i.e. HEAVY!) pot after a few years and so I planted it in the ground, but it died after the first winter. Must have been a very tender type.
Logees has a hardy fig - I know nothing about these but it's an intriguing idea!
Here is a link that might be useful: Chicago Hardy Fig at Logees
Two Brown Turkey Fig trees in my yard. Both loose about 6 inches of top growth a year, but not to the ground in the past four years. I suggest if you were you were to plant it in the ground, try the warmest place possible (near an air vent and/or along the foundation of your house) The heat will encourage the fruit to ripen, thus the plant will yield more fruit for the season.
There are a number of people down here in the New Bedford area that have large UNPROTECTED fig trees planted in the ground--and they produce lots of figs every year. I bought a dwarf Blackjack Fig at Haskell's in New Bedford a few years ago. The tag said it is hardy to zero degrees (zone 7). Even though my location is right on the edge of zone 7, I planted it in a large pot and overwintered it in the garage. It has reliably produced figs each year. But I moved it out of the garage into the yard at the end of February to keep it dormant because I am planting it in the ground this spring to see how it fares--as an experiment (I am tired of schlepping it around and it has become too tall for my garage!). But just to echo what Bill said. Do not water until you can bring it outdoors if overwintering in the garage. I gave it a drink mid-winter a few years ago and the thing started to grow--robustly--in total darkness! It sent out new- very pale yellow--almost white---foliage along with a bunch of baby figs by the start of March! The added problem was my garage tends to be warm. But--I just pruned it all back later in spring, fertilized it heavily, and then put it in a hot sunny spot. It regrew just fine with figs.
I just planted a few figs down here in MA last year, I believe Chicago Hardy. They appear to have had no problem over the winter, although I did cover with many leaves.
They are supposed to be able to come back from dying to the ground if the roots don't freeze, and once established be able to provide fruit that same year. We shall see. :)
I picked up an Afgan Fig last fall. It's suppose to be a 1/2 zone hardier than other Figs. We'll see what happens. The Fig I have in my garden now dies back to the mulch line each season including last winter which was very mild.......i guess I need to try another type. Bill, I can't wait to see your big Fig.
I had good luck over-wintering lemon verbena in our semi-heated garage/north window for several years until I didn't start watering it soon enough one spring. That plant also goes dormant.
Many years ago I read of burying a fig tree for the winter. It was layed down in a trench and covered. I think only some of the roots were severed.
NHbabs, I'm pretty sure the fig tree guy sells them thru the Tilton Agway. You can call. The winter market ends at the end of March. I haven't been in several weeks.
There's a man in Roslindale (part of Boston) who has a fig tree nursery, lots of varieties. Some are listed as zone 5 or 6. So I phoned him and he said they all have to be either brought inside or heavily wrapped, to survive winters here. So now I'm getting unsure about getting one. In spite of the NE survival tales Bill and others have posted. Maybe heavy mulching incl. straw piled up inside a cylinder of chicken wire?
Carol (seesawing)
FWIW, mine was heavily covered in leaves, and is in a protected area (next to a fence). But no chicken wire or anything but leaves.
I'd go for it, myself.
This is what the place I got my figs from said about it:
"Chicago Hardy Fig
This is one of the most prolific figs to grow in cold areas of the
northern U.S. The fall fruits are born on the new canes that grow during the summer, a plant with 4 new stem growths can produce up to 150 purplish brown figs. The figs are of excellent flavor. Stem hardy to 10 degrees F (-20 degrees C), root hardy to -20 degrees F (-28 ÃÂ C)."
The Belmont Farmer's Market is where I got mine last year, through "The Pomona Project: edible landscaping plants".
Here is a link that might be useful: Pomona Project
You're in a 6/7 zone, so unless the tree would be too expensive an investment, I'd definitely go for it. And I offered a cutting or two earlier in this thread, so you could try that. It's just that I don't know the variety, but it's been in my garden for ages. Covered it many years ago, but haven't done that for at least 15-20 years now.
Bill, I can buy one, thanks. A cutting would take longer to get to the fruitful size. I was just dispirited by what the fig nurseryman had to say, on this the first day of Spring, after I shoveled away last night's additional half-inch of the White Devil from the Sky.
I don't have a solid wall to the north, but I do have 4-ft. high lattice below and along the southern deck edge, and my land slopes down west to east, so the really horrible frost that kills in valleys, is not a problem. So I suppose I will actually do this, but I just HATE to get a plant and kill it.
I really doubt that you would kill it. They are definitely root hardy in zone 6, so the worst that would happen is that it would be a dieback perennial. Even when they sprout from near the ground, there is usually enough time to get a few ripe fruits. And the foliage is decorative too. An old-timer friend of the family had a unique approach. He had lots of small plants in rows in his garden. He did nothing to them, and every year they grew from the roots. They would get about 3 feet high, and each one would have 5-10 figs. He harvested along the rows as one might do in a veggie garden. Of course it took up a lot more space than one larger tree. Interesting approach though, but it demonstrates the root hardiness.
Carol, I'm just wondering if you ever purchased a fig tree last year and how it did? I bought a brown turkey last year also, put it in a huge black pot and left it out unprotected all winter. I'm not sure if its alive now or not but apparently there is green when my friend scratched the bark halfway up one of the 4 branches today. I've got my fingers crossed. We had the worst winter ever here on the Cape. If it survived I'll be more careful in the future.
CapeCoddess, my brown turkey fig tree is presently 2 sticks, no buds or leaves yet; but it was covered with hay all winter. My gardenia bush seems to have died. A hard winter indeed! Today is the first day it's sunny and 70 or so.
And my gunnera manicata (look it up) survived the winter in a big pot buried in the perennial bed and heavily covered with hay; and there's a nice big bud uncurling its head, so far.
Also, BTW, the hydrangeas and buddleias look half dead, sprouting some new growth from the ground.
I'm waiting to see a report from Bill in RI about how his garden did after this hard winter.
My family kept a fig tree alive in upstate NY over several generations. I believe the original shoot came from Italy.
It was planted at an angle to the ground. Each fall, stakes and ropes were used to bring it to the ground and partly bury it in a long, raised dirt mound. It was then covered with leaves, straw and a tarp. In the spring, it was uncovered and released. It sprang up to be a bit more erect than you would expect, and the dirt mound was covered in annuals. It looked nice and wasn't as hard as it sounds.


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It's a bit of a week for shoulder pads. Dallas is back, of course, and Hilary Devey, although she might not wear shoulder pads at all even though she looks like she should, is back on our screens tackling the thorny issue of why there aren't more women at the top of businesses.
Her series Women on top began last night on BBC Two, tucked away around the time the Paralympics 100m final was taking off, but it is shaping up to be very interesting viewing.
Hilary started the programme convinced that any woman could make it to the top like she had and that it was not up to employers to help them. By the end of the programme she was ready to look at how her own company could get a better gender balance in every department.
Hilary talked to Ceri Goddard of the Fawcett Society who showed her in graphic detail, using red and blue students, how female talent is being lost from the workforce at middle and senior management level. Men and women start at a more or less even level, she says, but 70% of middle managers are men and just 17% of senior and board level managers are women. "It's a shocking waste of talent," said Ceri. Hilary agreed. "It's bad for business."
The students who took part in the demonstration, were also shocked. Many thought gender equality in the workplace was something from the dim and distant past. Hilary spoke to Sir Roger Carr at the CBI. He agreed that it was a huge drain on business to lose so much female talent. Recruitment and training costs alone represented a huge waste of money.
Gender balance
Hilary went to talk to Proctor & Gamble which 12 years ago had just one woman on its board. Now it has a 50/50 gender balance at all levels. The company had contacted women who had left to find out why and discovered that it wasn't that they wanted to stay home with their children as they had assumed. Some 95% had gone on to another job. The reason was that they didn't view Proctor & Gamble as offering the work life balance they needed.
Cue a total overhaul of their working culture. They now offer flexible working at all levels and train staff in appreciating male and female styles of work behaviour. They believe it makes business sense.
This may be true at big companies which can absorb the costs of things like maternity leave, but what happens at SMEs who live closer to the bottom line, asked Hilary. She spoke to a female boss of a coach company. She admitted that, while the company can claim back 92% of the costs of maternity leave, they were still left to cover around £8-10K per woman.
The programme also covered the benefits of mixed teams. Judith Baxter from Aston University did an interesting experiment which demonstrated how mixed teams are more productive than single sex teams. It was food for thought. Hilary also looked at how job descriptions for senior positions could put women off by the words they used. Words such as "exceptional" and "gravitas" might seem neutral, but in an experiment that kind of language was enough to put women off applying. Women do not tend to see themselves as exceptional apparently. Kate Grussing of Sapphire Partners agreed. She said women tended to point out the two reasons they would not be suitable for a position where men highlighted the 10 reasons why they would be. Confidence was clearly a key issue and having to balance so many different childcare and work responsibilities could lead to it being undermined, the programme found. Childcare costs were another potential barrier to women's progress.
Hilary, who brought up her son singlehandedly, let rip at one poor CEO. She asked him if he would leave a meeting early to attend a parent's evening. He said he would have planned ahead so he didn't have a meeting during parent's evening. Quick as a flash she was back at him, saying if he did have an emergency he was probably in the fortunate position of having 99% support at home to enable him to address it.
She then submitted her own pallets business to a gender audit. It found that Hilary's gender had made a positive impact on her business, but that she needed to use her position as a female leader to recruit more women to her business to ensure a greater gender balance. The figures showed that the departments with the greatest gender balance were the most profitable.
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Step-by-step, your child can learn to draw animals, landscapes, people and masterworks while they experiment with chalk and oil pastels, watercolors and markers.
The Sibling Experience - Wantagh Middle School March 11, 2013 - Wantagh
The child with special needs, be it learning disabilities, ADHD, language issues, Autism, or otherwise, naturally requires additional time and attention from their parents. Often, their siblings also face issues by being part of this complex family situation. Hear a discussion on the issues faced by the "other children" in the family.
Youth Art Showcase - Mills Pond House Through March 15, 2013 - St. James
The Smithtown Township Arts Council's Annual Youth Art Showcase opens February 16 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. Highlighting the creativity of young people in Suffolk County, the exhibit includes artwork created by more than 250 students who have used art to express themselves in a wide variety of creative and exciting ways. Gallery visitors will be treated to an eclectic glimpse into the lives these young community members who created their work in a wide variety of media including charcoal, mixed media sculpture, acrylic, graphite, watercolor, ink, digital photography, oil, and ceramic and photography. The exhibit continues through March 15. Public audiences are invited to attend an opening reception Saturday, February 18 from 2-4 pm to view the artwork and meet the exhibiting artists. Admission to the gallery is free. Regular Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 12 pm-4 pm. Closed Feb 18. The Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY. Parking off Mills Pond Road (directly across from 199 Mills Pond Road). Call 631-862-6575 or visit www.stacarts.org This year's participating school districts include: Amityville, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Huntington, Kings Park, Lindenhurst, Longwood, Middle Country, Mount Sinai, North Babylon, Northport-East Northport, Patchogue-Medford, Rocky Point, Sachem, Sayville, Smithtown, Three Village, William Floyd
Modernizing America: Artists of the Armory Show - Heckscher Museum of Art Through March 17, 2013 - Huntington
In 1913, the American public was introduced to avant-garde European art styles at the International Exhibition of Modern Art, held at the Lexington Avenue Armory and known as the Armory Show. The Armory Show created a sensation; the controversial and radical art displayed there proved to be a watershed in the development of 20th-century American art. Modernizing America: Artists of the Armory Show focuses on American artists who participated in the Armory Show and explores the impact of European Modernism on American art in the early years of the 20th century. Through March 17, 2013.
Mirrored Images: Realism in the 19th and 20th Centuries - Heckscher Museum of Art Through March 24, 2013 - Huntington
Throughout the history of art, artists have turned to the observed world as a source of inspiration. This exhibition, drawn entirely from the Museum's Permanent Collection, explores the various realist movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, beginning with the mid-19th century Barbizon movement in France and the concurrent Hudson River School in America, and progressing through later 19th-century realism and 20th-century movements, such as the Ashcan School, American Scene painting, Magic Realism, Photorealism, and East End (Long Island) realism. December 8, 2012-March 24, 2013.
50/50: Celebrating Fifty Years of the Hofstra University Museum - Hofstra University Museum Through March 28, 2013 - Hempstead
This anniversary exhibition highlights the breadth and depth of the collection through just 50 of the 605 acquisitions donated since 2006. The featured works include paintings, prints, photographs and drawings by 20th and 21st century American, Latino and European artists such as Luis Cruz Azaceta, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Stanley Brodsky, Lucien Clergue, Yonia Fain, April Gornick, Robert Kipniss, Howardena Pindell, Robert Rauschenberg, Donald Resnick, Alison Saar, W. Eugene Smith and Stanley Twardowicz, among others. Additionally, the exhibition includes Pre-Columbian figures and vessels as well as early to mid 20th-century African masks.
50/50 The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum - Emily Lowe Gallery Through March 28, 2013 - Hempstead
Pick up Great Art Caper materials while in the Emily Lowe Gallery to enjoy self-guided super-sleuthing. Search for hidden clues in the works in the exhibit 50/50:Celebrating Fifty Years of the Hofstra University Museum and use the clues to complete a message. This program runs through March 28.
Building a Bunny Hutch (Chocolate or Gingerbread) - Riesterer's Bakery Through March 28, 2013 - West Hempstead
Sign up for classes to learn how to build a bunny hutch in chocolate or gingerbread. It's a great party for children and adults. Enjoy soda, treats and take home your own creation. See how they make some of Long Island's largest variety of Easter bunnies- up to 3 feet tall. It's a chocoholics dream. Call for exact days. Classes run through March 28.
Community Gallery - Long Island Children's Museum Through March 31, 2013 - Garden City
Stop by the Community Gallery and enjoy the mixed media artwork created by students from North Babylon Schools. Students were inspired by lighthouses on Long Island and the world.
21st Annual Student Art Festival, Part II: Grades 9-12 - Guild Hall Through April 14, 2013 - East Hampton
The exhibition features over 3,500 pieces of student art from high schools from 11 participating public, private and home schools in the Amagansett, East Hampton, Greenport, Montauk, Wainscott, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Shelter Island, and Sagaponack districts.
Tony Hawk / Rad Science - New York Hall of Science Through April 22, 2013 - Corona
Find out how the physics of gravity, force, velocity and balance make radical tricks possible in action sports in this program that runs through April 22. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! - Long Island Children's Museum Through May 05, 2013 - Garden City
Explore the science of what's eating you in this skin-crawling exhibition. Examine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites known as sanguinivores (creatures that eat blood). Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem and how to keep them out of your system. Attack of the Bloodsuckers! offer visitors the chance to look a real leech in the mouth; pull off your socks and test your bug-appealing foot odor; receive a big hug from a giant, inflating tick; get itchy and knotty with the life-size game of "Twitcher" - a buggy variation on the game Twister. This exhibition runs through May 5, 2013.
Math & Science Homework Help - Long Island Science Center Through June 01, 2013 - Riverhead
Students in grades 1-8 may be dropped off on Saturdays to receive help with homework. No pre-registration required.
Israel at 65 - Jewish Discovery Museum @ SYJCC Through August 31, 2013 - Commack
This hands-on exhibit allows families to learn about Jewish life, history, values, traditions and heroes, as well as Israel and the Hebrew language. The interactive displays are designed to transform visitors into participants, offering adults and children a unique opportunity to discover the wonders of Jewish heritage. Through August 31, 2013.
Autism Spectrum Parent Support Group - Family and Children's Association Through September 01, 2013 - Mineola
Family Center's Spectrum Support Group offers caregivers mutual support by providing opportunities to meet with others also raising children who are dually diagnosed. To be eligible the child must have a primary Mental Health diagnosis and a secondary Spectrum diagnosis. Groups are facilitated by Parent Advocates, each having their own unique experience raising a child under the Spectrum. While caregivers attend group, respite can be provided to children ages 5-17. To receive respite, an intake is required. This ensures staff is familiar with the child, making caregiver's participation more relaxing. Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month, except holidays. RSVP Miriam at 516-485-5914 xtn 2223 no later than seven days prior to the meeting date.
Friendship Bracelet and Lanyard Making Class - The Lanyard Ladies Through October 03, 2013 - East Rockaway
Looking for a fun after-school or weekend activity? Does your child want to learn how to make friendship and lanyard bracelets? Kids can make as many bracelets as they want. Each child will also receive a special gift. 15% sibling discount. Please call to reserve your space. You can also book a private play-date(10 or more children needed). Call for more information.
Feeding Nemo! Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Through December 31, 2013 - Riverhead
Go behind-the-scenes and see firsthand all that's involved in creating a hospitable environment for the aquarium's residents. And you may get a chance to help feed the clownfish. While the Seal Exhibit is under construction, you can visit them up close and personal on the tour.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours - Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Through December 31, 2013 - Riverhead
Go behind the scenes at the aquarium and see firsthand all that's involved in creating a home for the aquatic residents, including helping to feed the clownfish.
Sculpture Mystery: The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead
Uncover clues to help solve a mystery in the outdoor sculpture collection. Pick up your caper kit at Emily Lowe Gallery, have fun while discovering more about these works, and at the end of the caper return to Emily Lowe Gallery for a prize. For everyone ages 4-9 and their grown-up companions all year-round. The program runs through January 1, 2014.
Sculpture Exploration Backpack - Hofstra University Museum Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead
Kids and their grown up companions can stop in at the Hofstra University Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, and pick up a backpack. At the end of your tour, return the backpack and each child will receive a small gift from the Museum. The program runs through January 1, 2014.
Outdoor Sculpture Biennial - Adelphi University Through May 31, 2014 - Garden City
See the work of 10 skilled sculptors located throughout the scenic 75-acre arboretum on the Garden City campus. This outdoor installation showcases the talents of Miggy Buck (NY), John Clement (NY), Maria Hall (NY), Ed Haugevik (NY), William King (NY), Anti Liu (NY), Johnny Poux (NY), Kim Radochia (MA), Christopher Saucedo (NY), and Hans Van de Bovenkamp (NY). Works of art encompass use of various materials-steel, bronze, aluminum, concrete and reflective mirrors. These man-made creations are transposed into poetic visual narrations. The exhibition runs through May 31, 2014.
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