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What to do in Harpers Ferry
Historic Harpers Ferry is best known as one of the catalysts for the Civil War: Radical abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the town, hoping to spark a slave uprising and eventually end slavery. The town went on to change hands eight times during the Civil War before serving as the site for the important Battle of Harpers Ferry, which led to the Battle of Antietam. It was also the site of the 1906 Niagara Movement, a civil rights movement led by W.E.B. DuBois. A large part of the town, with a population of around 300, is now located inside Harpers Ferry National Park.
Harpers Ferry is situated in the stunning Shenandoah Valley at the convergence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and is one of the few towns that the Appalachian Trail passes directly through. The many opportunities to enjoy nature will keep visitors busy. River Riders, the local outfitter, offers gear and guides for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing in the rivers, or biking the trails. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitors Center offers a shop where hikers can stock up on supplies, exhibits, maps, and guides—a great place for hikers to get started or rest and staff members are available to answer questions.
A visit wouldn't be complete without learning more about Harpers Ferrys political, social, and architectural history. Strolling through the quaint town, visitors pass many old homes and other buildings, several of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour with O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment, which include costumes, music, and storytelling. You'll get an abundance of insider information about the town and its most notable people from town historian, Rick Garland.
The town also boasts several quaint B&Bs (some in historically significant buildings), a business district with restaurants and shops, and kitschy tourist attractions like an old-time photo studio and the John Brown Wax Museum.
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Donald H. Beiber
Donald H. Beiber, 71, of Steubenville Rd., Carrollton died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in his home following an extended illness.
Born Aug. 4, 1937, in Connellsville, PA., he was a son of the late Donald and Violet Frances Dixon Beiber.
He was a 45-year employee of Republic Steel, LTV and Republic Technologies of Canton. After retirement, he was an employee of Lumber Service in Carrollton. He was a member of Harsh Memorial Church in Harlem Springs.
He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Long, whom he married June 24, 1968; a daughter, Jennifer (Wayne) Ferguson of Carrollton; a grandson, Evan Ferguson and granddaughter, Lynden Ferguson, both of Carrollton; a brother, Robert E. Beiber of Hopedale and a sister, Violet Hawkins of Hopedale.
Funeral services were held April 17 in Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton with Pastor Tim Cashen and Kimberly Arbaugh officiating. Burial was in Westview Cemetery in Carrollton.
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In The Beginning
In September 1973 the major challenge facing the new City of Rancho Palos Verdes was getting control of land use. Bulldozers had already cleared the way for an apartment complex on 54 acres of land at Palos Verdes Drive West and Hawthorne. In the pipeline were projects such as a 450 unit apartment complex on 55 acres on PV Dr. West between Berryhill and Rue Beaupre; and, 90 units on 7.5 acres between the Porto Verde Apartment complex and the ocean near Marineland. These are just a few of the projects that were reported by the Palos Verdes Peninsula News in January 1972. A race was on between the City and the developers and owners of large areas of coastal property. It seemed like our coastline was destined to high-density development. On September 21, 1973, just fourteen days after taking office, the City Council imposed a moratorium on construction within the City; this brought the bulldozers to a screeching halt.
While the moratorium gave the City time for a breather, the pressure was now on to devise a land use plan for the entire City. The residents wanted such a plan to preserve the natural contours of the land, put a limit on multi-family units and impose low-density regulations. This control was achieved with the adoption of the General Plan in June of 1975, less than two years after incorporation.
Since that time, the General Plan has served to preserve the Peninsula lifestyle that was cherished by the residents of our new city. Included in this lifestyle was noise minimization, traffic control, development of well located vista points, encouragement of and funding for the study and preservation of unusual flora and fauna, and support for the identification of archaeologically sensitive areas and sites.
Honed from testimony by residents at numerous public hearings and from countless study sessions conducted by volunteers on the Planning Advisory Committee and the General Plan Goals Committee, the General Plan reflects concern not only for protecting and preserving City resources, but for those of the entire region.
What does the record look like after nearly 25 years of managing land use under the General Plan? What changes have taken place? Where do we stand now?
Have the limits on density and development been sustained?
Housing Stock: Past and Present
Growth in Rancho Palos Verdes should be a cautious, evolutionary process that follows a well-conceived set of general guidelines which respond to both holding capacity limitations for the region and environmental factors on the Peninsula. (Gen. Plan, Pg. 56)
In 1960 the area that was eventually to become the City of Rancho Palos Verdes had about 3,700 dwelling units: all were single family homes. A decade later, that number had nearly tripled to an estimated 8,678, including 981 multi-family units. At incorporation, there were thought to be 10,342 dwelling units, 8,876 of which were single family and 1,564 multi-family.
By the time the General Plan was adopted, an estimated 11,600 dwelling units existed in the City. The annexation of Eastview in January of 1983 added 2,201 single family and 398 multi-family units. Recent data from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) indicates that there are currently 15,121 housing units.
City records show that since incorporation, only 1,259 units have been approved for construction including those currently being built: 63 units in the Sea Breeze tract on Crest Road; 79 houses in the Oceanfront Estates on Palos Verdes Drive West near Hawthorne Boulevard; 75 homes scheduled to be built in Ocean Trails; and, Peninsula Point on Palos Verdes Drive South where 43 houses were completed within this past year. Of these 1,259 homes, only 848 were constructed after the 1980 census.
Open Space: Increase in Public Ownership
The City has taken advantage of many opportunities to increase the amount of open space either through leasing arrangements, outright purchase or through the mitigation process on development of private property. This has resulted in a considerable increase in open space under public ownership and control.
When adopted, the General Plan identified 445 acres of regional park facilities and 137.2 acres of local parks or soon to be created parks. The City has since acquired 454.65 acres of park and open space. The biggest acquisition was the Forrestal Quarry area purchased in 1996. Another was the open space area in the switchbacks along Palos Verdes Drive East. That land was dedicated to the City as a condition of the Sea Cliff Hills residential project.
Additional open space acquired includes the fields at Portuguese Bend which are leased from the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District and are used for a variety of recreational activities including soccer and softball. On the eastside, acreage leased from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District has been developed as a park.
General Plan Amendments Why Are They Necessary?
Even though it was written almost twenty-five years ago, the General Plan is still remarkably relevant. This might be interpreted as a monument to the wisdom of
those who wrote it. To-date, there have been sixteen amendments to the Plan. Two of the amendments increased residential density in the Peacock Ridge area and in a small tract (eight lots) located on Indian Valley Road near Hawthorne Blvd. The remainder of the amendments cover a variety of land use matters ranging from the Housing Element policies to inclusion of Eastview. There have been no amendments since 1991 and none increasing residential densities since 1982.
Future Amendments
In June, after two years of public hearings, numerous meetings with environmental groups and the compilation of biological data, the City Council approved the preferred alternative preserve design for the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCP). The goal of the NCCP is to provide protection of natural wildlife diversity while allowing compatible land use and appropriate development and growth. That design proposes preservation of nearly 1,300 acres of privately owned land. When finally approved by State and Federal resource agencies, it will become an amendment to the Natural Element section of the Plan.
Sustaining the Limits on Density and Development
In the past twenty-one years, the City has acquired 454.65 acres of its current 1036.85 acres of parks and open space; the NCCP design will add more. During that same period, the City has approved the subdivision of lots that will accommodate 982 single-family homes and 277 multi-family homes. The Villa Capri townhouses located at Hawthorne Blvd. and Palos Verdes Drive South was the last multi-family project approved by the City Council. No residential subdivisions have been approved since 1992; those under construction along the coastline and elsewhere in the City were approved prior to 1992.
Preservation of the Peninsula Lifestyle
Rancho Palos Verdes enjoys a climate and air quality considered as being among the ideal climates in the world. (Gen. Plan, Pg. 7)
The Palos Verdes Peninsula has long been extensively recognized for its beautiful shoreline and rich, abundant marine life. (Gen. Plan, Pg. 24)
Air quality, a great climate and a beautiful shoreline are resources and features that make RPV a very desirable place to live, hence the Citys strong stewardship over development and density.
Prior to incorporation, unrestrained land use put commercial and high-density development on a collision course with the Peninsula lifestyle. Adherence to the General Plan has saved us from becoming another high-density coastal community without a separate identity. When adopted, it was assumed that 2,528 additional dwelling units (2,299 single family and 240 multi-family) would be induced under the Plans guidelines. Since then, City records show that only 1,259 units, including multi-family, have been constructed. Parks and open space have increased by 432.75 acres. When approved, the NCCP design will add even more acreage. The additional open space acquisitions will bring the land under public ownership in Rancho Palos Verdes (not including school property, landscaped street medians, parkways, and trail easements) to about 25% of the total land area of the City. Most of this land is in its natural state.
The General Plan it is not an immutable document, but instead is one that has to be fine-tuned periodically to reflect the changes and circumstances of community needs and lifestyle changes. Even after twenty-five years, our General Plan still reflects the goals and community values existing at the time of incorporation that defined the Peninsula lifestyle.
Within a few months the L. A. County Treasurer and Tax Collector will be sending out property tax bills to City residents. To a non-bureaucrat, interpreting this bill can be a challenge. For instance, do you know what the WB MWD Stdby Chg is? Or, you might wonder what does the County Park District do for me as a resident of RPV? Well, heres the low-down.
Detail of Taxes Due
General Tax Levy All Agencies: This is the first item that appears under the Detail column and the amount represents one percent of the taxable value of your property. This money goes directly to the State. Less than seven percent of that one percent is returned to the City: that money goes into the General Revenue fund. Total annual revenue to the City from property taxes is about $2.8 million and most of it is used to pay for public safety.
Voted Indebtedness
Charges in this column are the result of voter approval of certain measures that have appeared on the ballot for various elections. These measures are either State, County or Local and seek financing to pay for improvements or repairs to infrastructure such as storm drain and sewer systems.
County This money pays for bonds that financed a County detention facility.
Metropolitan Water District (Metro Water Dist.) - This portion of your taxes repays voter-approved general obligation bonds which financed the construction of facilities that provide water to So. California, including the MWDs Colorado River Aqueduct and the State Water Project.
Los Angeles County Flood Control (Flood Control) This charge results from a bond measure approved by the voters at a special election in 1979 and pays for a specific storm drain project.
Palos Verdes Library District (Palos Verdes Lib) In 1991 voters in the Palos Verdes Library District approved a $16 million bond measure to pay for expansion and improvements for the Library District.
Direct Assessments
These assessments pay for services that benefit real property. For instance, in November of 1996, a County measure entitled The Safe Neighborhood Parks Act sought funding for neighborhood and regional parks and recreation areas. The voters approved that measure and, as a result, the City has received funding for the improvements at Lower Hesse Park and for the expansion of the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center.
L. A. County Flood Control (Flood Control) These funds pay for the maintenance and operation of the flood control system in the entire County.
Landscaping & Lighting District (Land/Light Dist.) - This is a City assessment and pays for the on-going operation, maintenance and servicing of median landscaping, street trees, street lighting and traffic signals.
L. A. County Hazard Abatement This agency is responsible for fire prevention such as the removal of weed and brush from unimproved property.
Los Angeles County Consolidated Sewer Maintenance These monies are used to operate the local sewer system serving this area.
County Sanitation District (SANITATION #5) The City is part of the County Sanitation Districts that serve the wastewater and solid waste management needs of Los Angeles County. This agency operates and maintains the large trunk sewer lines that are linked to local sewers and laterals.
West Basin Municipal Water District Standby Charge (WB MWD STDBY CHG) This charge pays the annual revenue bond debt for building a treatment facility and distribution system for recycled water.
Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District (LA WEST MOSQ AB) Serving the western portion of Los Angeles County, this district makes policy concerning the eradication of vectors such as mosquitos, rats and the Africanized honey bee.
Los Angeles County Parks District (COUNTY PARKS DIST) Approved by the voters in 1992 and 1996, this money is used to finance several park improvement projects throughout the County.
Los Angeles County Fire Department (LA CO FIRE DEPT) Approved by the voters in 1997, this money is used to support the Fire Department in providing emergency paramedic rescue, fire fighting, search and rescue and hazardous materials and disaster response.
When you get past the Total Taxes Due line and still have questions about your statement, look on the reverse side, it is filled with information about the assessment and appeals process.
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With a continuing strong economy combined with the judicious use of resources, the City Council was able to adopt a balanced budget on June 1st. . This budget provides for both the normal operating expenses and a significant capital improvement program that includes projects such as a City-wide residential street overlay program and median improvements.
For the first time in the Citys history, this year the Council adopted a two-year budget that will guide expenditures through June 30, 2001. With a built-in six month review and adjustment schedule, this budget will enable the City to plan its financial condition on a longer range basis than the traditional one year cycle.
General Fund Revenues
For fiscal year 1999-2000, the City is projecting General Fund revenues of over $11,000,000. As a result of the steadily improving economy, General Fund revenues have increased nearly 10% in the past four years. Something that cannot be ignored, however, is the fact that the majority of this increase (6.5%) is due to the issuance of building permits. As development is completed, revenues will level off because property tax, sales tax, vehicle license fees and the utility users tax generated from the new development will not equal the permit fees generated by this construction activity.
On a more positive note, the potential revenues from the Ocean Trails Golf Course could give the City a strong new source of general funds. Current projections for revenue are conservative pending its opening which, of course, has been delayed due to the recent landslide activity in the area.
Significant Program Changes
During a series of five budget workshops the Council heard from dozens of residents and, as a result, added new or expanded programs. Expenditures of note include:
Expansion of Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The budget includes $2,684,500 of Proposition A, Environmental Excise Tax and Quimby Act funds for the expansion of the Center.
Employee Salaries. Funds have been included for the adjustment in salary ranges for sixteen job classifications and authorizes merit increases not to exceed 4.5% of the annual payroll.
Grants. This budget includes a first time financial assistance for the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band and increased grants to Peninsula Seniors, South Bay Youth Project, Peninsula Pet Rescue, Community Helpline, Peninsula Symphony and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
Special Assignment Officer. The proposed budget authorizes adding a third SAO under the Citizens Option for Police Services/Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (COPS/LLEBG) program.
General Fund Balance
The budget includes projected balances for all City funds. Based on these projections the General Fund Balance is expected to increase over the next two years. The General Fund balance is the most reliable predictor of the Citys financial health because these are unrestricted funds and can be spent for any purpose. Others, such as the Gasoline Tax, Recycling revenue and Quimby Act funds, can be used only for specific purposes. Over the two-year budget cycle, the balance for the General Fund is projected as follows:
June 30, 1999 June 30, 2000 June 30, 2001
$4,714.168 $5,057,255 $6,100,387
The City believes that a $5 million General Fund year-end balance (approximately 50% of annual General Fund revenues) is an adequate reserve for cash flow needs and for emergencies. The two biggest financial risks are a significant downturn in the economy or confiscation of City revenues by state government.
The City Council has established a goal of reducing the Utility Users Tax prior to the start of Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The decision to implement a tax cut will be contingent on actual revenues and expenditures realized over the next twelve months. With continued conservative fiscal management, the City should be able to continue to provide cost-effective services to our residents through economic cycles, state and federal policy vacillations and technological changes.
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How to Get Rid of Those Black Birds
The Peninsula is fortunate to be host to a variety of birds. Their songs, soaring flight, and natural beauty provide enjoyment and recreation for many of our residents. Unfortunately, some bird activities may conflict with human interests, namely bird droppings and noise. This past year, many residents have complained about the number of crows roosting in the City. A major problem with crows is that they feed on smaller birds and their eggs.
Facts on Crows
The crow population on the Peninsula has steadily increased over time, largely due to the lack of a natural predator. Crows are omnivorous and will eat just about anything, including beetles, caterpillars, snakes, eggs, and young birds as well as plants, fruits, and nuts. Easily identified by their coal-black plumage and their caw-caw call, crows are similar in appearance to ravens. Their larger, wedge-shaped tail and soaring or gliding flight pattern, however, can distinguish common ravens.
Dispersal Tactics
There are two general approaches to dispersing bird roosts: habitat modifications that exclude or repel birds and the use of frightening devices. Subtle modifications to your tree foliage can make a difference in attracting or discouraging certain birds to roost. Crows and ravens prefer sturdy tree branches and less foliage so they can swoop in and out; smaller birds prefer dense foliage for protection. Another tactic is to place netting or widely spaced lines or wires around smaller areas needing protection. Remove any sources of food such as pet food, grains, seeds, or fruit. According to wildlife experts, bird dispersal resulting from these modifications can produce a lasting effect.
Amusement parks and farmers commonly use frightening devices such whirling flashing lights or mirrors reflecting sunlight, water sprays, tethered balloons, hawk silhouettes and other auditory and visual devices. Prior to initiating any bird frightening operations, consider coordinating with your neighbors.
According to the Department of Agriculture, successful use of these devices depends upon timing, persistence, organization and diversity. No single technique is guaranteed to solve the problem.
Since crows tend to roost together at night and disperse during the day to feed, the Dept. of Agriculture recommends that any frightening devices be implemented when the crows begin to fly home to roost (approximately 1 ½ hours before dark). Generally, birds are easier to frighten while they are flying. Once the crows are perched in the tree, they are in a protected environment and are difficult to scatter.
Another method is to have an animal trapper remove crows from private property. Residents can investigate the services of a private trapper by checking the listings in the telephone directory under pest control, bird control, and animal trappers.
For more detailed information prepared by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture on Bird Dispersal Techniques and the American Crow, you may contact City Hall at 310-377-0360 ext. 206 to request a copy of their publications.
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When the year 2000 arrives at midnight on December 31st some electronic equipment and computers with date sensitive software or chips (microprocessors) may malfunction. This technology problem, known as Y2K or the millennium bug, has prompted all levels of government, private institutions and businesses to examine their operating systems to identify and correct any potential Y2K problems.
Earlier this year, the City replaced its computer network with a system that is certified Y2K compliant. Sometime during the fall, the City will also upgrade its telephone and voice mail system to be Y2K compliant. These changes have been made to avoid interruptions in service to our residents and to protect the Citys records. With these changes completed by December 31st , the City will be ready to move into the year 2000 without fear of the millennium bug.
Want to know whats going at city hall? Find out by watching the City Council meetings live on Channel 3 every first and third Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
Meetings are rebroadcast the following Friday at 7:00 PM.
To promote greater public awareness of our local cable programming, Rancho Palos Verdes will be joining other cities throughout California and Nevada during the week of October 17th to celebrate The Great City Hall Tune In campaign.
During that week, the City will be holding a very special City Council meeting on October 19, 1999. Keep an eye on Channel 3 and the Citys web site (www.palosverdes.com/rpv) for more information about this event!
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Coach USA/California Charter
York Long Point Assoc. Rolling Hills Riviera HOA
The Admiral Risty Bay Cities National Bank
Ocean Trails Golf Club SA Associates
Americas Tire Co. Wells Fargo Bank
La Cresta HOA Lower Rockinghorse Assoc.
Mediterrania HOA Eastview Townhouse Assoc.
Ridgegate East HOA Pacific View HOA
El Prado Estates HOA PVP Horsemans Assoc.
Marie Callenders The Kennel Club Resort & Spa
Calif. Water Co. Hilltop Automotive
Palos Verdes Family & Immediate Medical Center
Palos Verdes Bowl Rubys Diner
Terrace 6 Regal Cinema Longs Drug
Trader Joes Rolling Hills Animal Hospital
Bristol Farms Dominos Pizza
Armstrong Garden Center Fantastic Sams Miraleste Hills Homeowner Association
Airplane Noise Update
The Federal Aviation Administration Task Force that was established to address the excessive noise pollution from LAX air traffic has announced plans for a Flight Demonstration Project. At the urging of residents and City officials, the FAA will implement on a trial basis offshore departure routes for commercial turboprop jets--otherwise known as commuter planes.
Currently, flight path for turboprops headed southor eastbound from LAX fly over the Peninsula. Under this demonstration project, they will fly three miles out over the ocean from the Peninsula coastline and then cross over Orange County, possibly over the Cities of Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Barring any complications, this demonstration is anticipated to begin sometime in November. Before these offshore departures can be established as permanent routes, however, they must pass an environmental review and be approved by the FAA.
The FAA will be meeting with elected officials from all of the communities impacted by the proposed change and will be providing a public notice and comment period.
Resistance from either the communities impacted by the proposed routes or the airline industry could be detrimental to the Citys high hopes for relief from excessive air traffic noise.
For more information on the FAA Task Force, you may view the FAA website at www.awp.faa.gov. Your comments and feedback are important to the City.
Have you observed any difference in the level or frequency of aircraft noise? If so, please call the FAA at 310-725-3638 and LAX at 310-646-6473 or, leave a message at City Hall at 310-377-0360 (ext. 206 after-hours).
A citizen group called Peninsula Aircraft Noise/Safety Information Committee (P.A.N.I.C.) is also working on solving this problem. Residents interested in participating in PANIC should call City Hall for more information.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, through the use of Community Development Block Grant funds, is offering a Home Improvement Program to low and moderate income residents of the City. Applicants must be owner occupants of a single family detached dwelling and residents of the City to be eligible for participation in the program. If you are in need of improvements to your home, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes can help. Improvements such as the repair/ replacement of roofing, painting, heating, plumbing, windows and other such repairs are eligible.
The Home Improvement Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for the cost of the repairs. In addition, the City provides deferred loans up to $10,000 with zero percent (0%) interest for work above and beyond the grant amount. This loan is payable upon the sale of the home or transfer of title. Persons whose income is less than $28,750 for a one-person household and 32,850 for two-persons are eligible. For income limits of larger households, additional information or an application, you can contact Mr. Rudy Munoz at (310) 541-6500.
Residents who are interested in trash and recycling services should plan on attending the October 5th City Council meeting. At that meeting the City Council will be considering proposals from eight solid waste haulers. Staff will be presenting their recommendation on service options and refuse haulers.
- During the past three months the City Council has taken the following action
- Awarded recycling/beautification grants totaling $71,389 to 31 homeowner associations.
- Approved the exchange of Proposition A Funds with the City of Torrance to help finance the expansion of Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center.
- Approved the preferred alternative preserve design for the NCCP program.
- Natural Communities Conservation Planning
- Adopted a two-year budget program
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April: No Changes.
May: There will be no trash pick-up on Memorial Day, May 31. There will be a one day delay in all services. Trash scheduled for Monday, May 31 will be picked-up on Tuesday 6/1: Tuesday trash will be picked-up on Wednesday 6/2; Wednesday trash will be picked-up on Thursday 6/3; Thursday trash will be picked-up on Friday 6/4; Friday trash will be picked-up on Saturday 6/5. There is no change to the Saturday pick-up schedule.
June: No Changes.
April, May and June: No Changes.
Help the City stay clean. Do you change your own car oil?
You can get free containers to help you. 1) Oil drip containers to be placed under your car while you drain the oil; 2) One-gallon containers for used motor oil which can be left at the curb for pick-up by your recycling truck driver; 3) funnels; and 4) floor mats to be placed under your car while changing the oil. This sturdy cardboard will help keep your garage and driveway free of oil drips. Call you hauler (Waste Managment at 768-3111 or Ivy Rubbish at 530-2899) and they will deliver the item(s) to you free of charge, or you can pick them up at City Hall.
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Privatized recreation classes for the Spring Session will be held at City parks. Residents interested in attending these classes may pick up registration information at Hesse Park, or call any of the following instructors.
Cherie Ackerman (310) 547-5073Tap and Children's Combo Dance classes (4 years - Adult)Vi Ballard (310) 373-9740Mommy & Me (Birth to Crawling)Christina Beato-Lanz (323) 665-7887
New! Parents and Baby - evening class (Birth to 1 year)New! Beginning MeditationAnn Bosma (310) 375-2064Aerobic Dancing: Lite Impact (Adult)Magda Cianciara (323) 466-1195Yoga (Adult)Herb Clarkson (310) 377-6342Amateur Radio class (Teen/Adult)Stan Corzine (310) 318-2690Tai Chi Chuan (Teen/Adult)Jacquelyn Fernandez (310) 377-2965Exercise & Dance Fitness (Adult)Kristen Janikas (310) 967-1328New! Its a She Thing (Girls 10-14 years)Kaplan Education Center (800) 527-8378
New! Hip Hop Hooray (5-8 years)PSAT-SAT Classes (Grades 9-12)Sean McRoberts (310) 792-9159Tennis -Beg./Int./Adv. (7 years-Adult)Jeanne Murphy (310) 377-8507
Pee Wee Tennis (4-6 years)Ladies Exercise (Adult)Sachiye Nakano (310) 544-1624Awareness Through Movement - Feldenkrais Method (Adult)Barry Sacks (310) 519-4622
Bones for Life (Adult)Mommy & Me (18 - 30 months)Suika Education, Inc. (310) 323-5221
Wee Tots (2 1/2 - 4 years)
Spring Outdoor Adventures (5-10 years)Suika Baby Club (Birth - 3 years)Carla Walker (310) 521-9741Tennis for Youth (2-10 years)If you are interested in teaching classes at any of the City's parks, contact the
Facility Coordinator at Hesse Park at 541-8114.
The warm, dry climate and semi-rural landscape that has attracted us to the Palos Verdes Peninsula brings with it the potential for disaster each summer and fall. Although we have been very lucky here on the Peninsula in recent years, almost every year since 1982 wildfires in California have resulted in either gubernatorial proclamations of a state of emergency or presidential declarations of a major disaster. Among the worst years in state history was 1993. Twenty-one separate fires raged in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura Counties. Between October 26 and November 7, the blazes caused 4 deaths and 162 injuries, destroyed more than 1,200 structures and consumed almost 200,000 acres. To bring the fires under control and prevent additional losses, more than 15,000 firefighters were deployed in the largest mutual-aid call-out in California history.
In order to reduce your risk of fire-related death, injury or property damage, it is important to conduct a fire hazard hunt at your residence. Take the following steps to make the environmental outside and inside your home safer:
Outside Your Home
Inside Your Home
- Clear dry grass, brush and leaves out of your yard.
- Remove dead limbs located over roofs and all limbs within 10 feet of chimneys.
- Prune lower limbs within 6 feet of the ground on all trees 18 feet high or taller to keep ground fires from spreading to trees.
- Thin out heavily wooded areas.
- Remove weak, dead or leaning trees.
- Vary the heights of plants, shrubs and trees and provide adequate spacing between them.
- Keep plans, shrubs and trees away from power lines.
- Use fire-resistant plants to landscape.
- Clear debris from the roof, gutters and downspouts.
- Relocate firewood at least 30 feet from all structures and 10 feet from vegetation.
- Keep gas and propane tanks at least 30 feet from all structures and 10 feet from hazards.
- Replace wood shake and other combustible roofing materials with noncombustible materials.
- Cover chimneys and stovepipes with non-flammable ½ inch or less mesh screens.
- Box and enclose roof eaves that extend beyond the exterior walls of the house.
- Cover all attic and ridge vents with non-flammable ½ inch mesh screens.
- Make sure the address number of your house is clearly visible at the curbside.
Smoke Detectors
Fire Extinguishers
- Make sure your smoke detectors are made and certified by an approved lab.
- Install smoke detectors on ceilings inside each bedroom and in the hallway on every level.
- Test detectors at least once per month.
- Change the batteries every six months.
Plan for Evacuation
- Ensure that fire extinguishers are approved by an independent testing lab.
- Place fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations.
- Teach responsible family members where they are located and how to use them.
- Remember the word P-A-S-S when using the extinguisher:
- Pull the pin.
- Aim the nozzle at the base of the flames.
- Squeeze the trigger.
- Sweep the chemical side-to-side to extinguish the fire.
What to Do When a Fire Occurs
- Develop and practice an evacuation plan for your home. Your plan should include:
- A floor plan with all escape routes
- Easily accessible exits for young children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Locate their rooms as close to exits as possible.
- A list a valuables to take in an emergency. Store them together in one place if possible.
- A place to reunite after evacuation.
- The location of animal shelters or other site that house pets.
- Work with neighbors to assist:
- People with special needs.
- People who need transportation to other sites.
- Work with local emergency officials to identify:
- Several routes out of your neighborhood.
- Likely evacuation sites.
If a fire occurs while you are inside, remember the following:
- Call 9-1-1 and tell the dispatcher where you are.
- Feel the top and bottom of the door with the back of your hand before exiting. Cautiously open the door if it is cool. Do not exit if the door is hot. Try your alternate exit instead. Repeat this step at every closed door.
- Close doors behind you when evacuating to slow down flames, smoke and heat.
- Help young children, seniors and persons with disabilities evacuate.
- Close the door and stay in the room if fire, smoke or heat are blocking all of your escape routes.
- Keep smoke and fumes out by stuffing cracks around doors and vents with sheets, blankets, etc.
- Open a window if no smoke is entering the room and place a sheet or cloth outside as a signal for help.


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You should fly with Austrian Airlines to Denmark and see the landscape! Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major northern European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation. Sports are popular in Denmark, with football ranking highest in popularity and counted as the national sport, followed by gymnastics, handball and golf. Another trait of Danish culture is "Hygge", which translates into cosy or snug. It usually involves small, quiet dinners in people's homes, with long conversations over candlelight and red wine in the company of friends and family. Denmark is often praised as being one of the greenest countries in the world and with all the rain that falls there, it makes sense. Denmark is also green in a conservation sense. For example, it costs extra at a grocery store for plastic bags. It is recommended to bring your own grocery bags.
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"I have had great success preparing tacos this way. I bought this recipe from a taqueria owner (taco restaurant) in Mexico City. I am translating the directions. It can be used for beef pork or just about any other type of meat. The spice mix on this recipe gives meat a really excellent flavor."
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onion, chopped
2 cloves
2 teaspoons
chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon
dried oregano
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
anise seed
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon
dried sage
1/4 teaspoon
ground thyme
bay leaves
whole cloves
1/2 cup
soy sauce
1 cup
cider vinegar
orange, juiced
lime, juiced
2 pounds
flank steak
onion, chopped
tomatoes, chopped
1/4 (7 ounce) can
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
3 cloves
1 tablespoon
water, or as needed
24 (5 inch)
corn tortillas
1/2 bunch
cilantro, chopped
1 bunch
radishes, halved
This had a good flavor, but it certainly has a long list of ingredients. Luckily, I had all the seasonings. I cut it down by half, and three people had plenty, with some leftover. We liked the flavor, but the vinegar seemed to predominate. I will cut back on that next time. I wondered about using two corn tacos, but after serving it on one, I understood the reason. One corn taco kind of fell apart, so two is a good idea, and there would be a stronger presence from the tortilla.
Made this using pork chops, turned out excellent. we are excited to try the marinade with steak. No changes to the marinade.
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Made this using flank steak. Marinated overnight. Excellent flavor and tenderness.
This was yum. Cut Carne Asada into small chunks before marinating for 2 hrs. Omitted soy sauce, thyme and cloves. Added a dash of nutmeg and a 1/2 tsp chili pepper. Used juice of a lemon instead of the vinegar and used a tsp powdered onion and garlic. Stirred it up in bowl and tossed the chunks through. Sautéed on the stove adding a little water for sauce. Perfection on flour tortillas with cilantro, grated cabbage with a squeeze of lime and fresh tomatoes.
This was the bomb! Made it with chicken this time but would totally use beef or pork, and the only other change was to omit the anise seed...just because I didn't have any. Marinated my chicken over-night and then grilled it to perfection. Served on tortillas with a spicy chipotle sauce, and an onion/cilantro blend. Sooo yummy!
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Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 400
Calories from Fat: 79
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We recently released an update for Adobe Reader on the Google Play Store that includes a bunch of new functionality, including an all-new 2-Page-up viewing mode, the ability to create user bookmarks (or dog-ears) and more. Here's a summary of some of these new features:
Two-page-up Viewing Mode
On Android Tablets you can now view pages side-by-side in a 2-page up view, which is especially useful in wide-screen landscape orientation. This was a top requested feature, and we're happy to make it available!
Pull-in Animation while Swiping Pages
In Single-Page or Two-page-up viewing modes, you can now swipe pages horizontally with a very smooth "pull-in" animation that allows pages to flow as you swipe your finger on the screen. This is a major improvement over the earlier "swipe and wait" method, and is similar to the experience on our iOS version.
User Created Bookmarks ("Dog-ears")
This was the most popular feature request on our forums and on the play store comments, and we're happy to bring it with this release. You can now bookmark pages of interest while reading documents, and navigate to those pages when you come back to the document later, and even view/manage the list of marked pages very easily. As an additional bonus, if your document is already on the cloud (on Acrobat.com), your bookmarks are remembered and retrieved even if you switch devices! Note that these are distinct from the author-created bookmarks that are stored inside the PDF itself, which are now listed under the "Table of Contents" in the Reader UI.
Improved Accessibility, with Read-out-loud support
We invested a lot on making Adobe Reader more accessible, and are pleased to share that this version of Reader has enhanced accessibility support including the ability to navigate pages and reading-out-loud page content in the accessibility mode.
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If you've ever missed the ability to tap on a phone number that you see in a PDF to directly start a call to that number, you should like this feature. Adobe Reader now detects telephone numbers that have been authored in the PDF as tel: links and allows you to dial the number by simply tapping on it.
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WORCESTER, Mass. - Sophomore Katie Gardner (Garden City, N.Y.) has been named the GoHolyCross.com Crusader of the Week, for competition from March 17-23. Last week, Gardner led the Holy Cross women's lacrosse team to a pair of victories over Vermont (13-11) and Bucknell (16-6).
In Wednesday's victory over Vermont, Gardner totaled three goals and two assists, including the final goal of the day with 58 seconds left to secure the win. Then in Saturday's win over Bucknell, she added three goals and three assists.
On the season, Gardner now ranks second on the team in scoring with 19 points on 13 goals and six assists. Over the course of her Holy Cross career, she has totaled 13 goals and eight asssits for 21 points.
The Crusaders, who stand 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the Patriot League, return to action on Thursday, March 27, when they play host to Siena at 4:00 p.m.


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The lockout season was supposed to break Bynum. In the 2005 draft, Young Bynum fell to 10th because he had never played a full high school season, never led his team in scoring. But the mediocre high school player persevered, and became one of the most productive centers in the NBA by 2007. Then the injuries started. His left kneecap in 2008. Then, his right knee in 2009. In 2010, he trudged through the Finals with a torn meniscus. He was still good, but appeared cursed by the instrument that made the Lakers gamble on him in the first place. There was something wrong with his massive body, a problem thought to be intrinsic and inescapable. Bynum was "injury prone," destined to follow Yao Ming out of the league, one quivering, pain steeped step at a time.
Bill Simmons, not so illogically, gambled on that possibility, rhetorically intoning, "How is Bynum gonna get through back-to-back-to-backs?" Andrew Bynum sprained his ankle against the Warriors in April and missed a game because of it. That was the only injury he had this year. He glided through the rest of the season, averaging 26.6 percent more playing time per outing than he had in the previous year. The guy who missed 31 games per season over the last four didn't just stay healthy, he was healthier than ever before.
Bynum does most of his damage high above the fray, in the thin air where the center lives every day of his odd, alienating life. When I watched him this season, though, I was mostly transfixed by Bynum's movements in the space he shares with the rest of us. On the floor, his strides were crisp and light, strumming along in a manner that would scarcely tear rice paper. Bynum's jog was more of a trot, the balls of his feet grazing the hardwood.
It wasn't always this way. If you look back to Bynum clips from before 2009, when he tore his medial collateral ligament, you'll witness a gait best described as Frankensteinian. A Henry Abbott TrueHoop piece from 2011 unpacked how LeBron James distributes his weight properly, striking the ground with his forefoot in a manner that reduces stress on the body. Dwyane Wade lands and and breaks with his heel, causing his body to absorb more of gravity's shock. You can likely guess at which motion is more of an injury hazard.
Andrew Bynum used to hit the floor like Dwyane Wade, his heel smacking the ground in front of the body. It is hard to watch his old jaunt without grimacing at the incredible weight thudding into that battering ram heel. Today, Andrew Bynum's running differently, his leg below the body, his heels rarely touching the ground. You can see the evolution of Bynum's gait over time in the clip below.
When I asked Lakers trainer Garry Vitti about the foot strike change, he explained that although this had indeed taken place, the evolution of Bynum's movement "was much deeper." Vitti elaborated, "Because of his gluteus medius weakness he had was is known as a trendelenburg gait where his glute med couldn't stabilize his pelvis … with increased strength of his glute he was able to control his pelvis better which translated to him being able to get his body over his forefoot which would allow him to propel himself more efficiently."
To translate Vitti, Bynum's weak glutes made it difficult for him to control all that body weight on top of his stride. So stronger glutes helped lead to a more natural, fluid movement. His old way—the trendelenburg gait—sounds like something post-grad backpackers visit, and looks (in its most exaggerated incarnation) like the way penguins would walk if the Southern Ocean was 50 proof. Obviously, it's not the optimal way to move.
Jay M. Dicharry, director of the SPEED Performance Clinic and the Motion Analysis Lab Coordinator at the University of Virginia, explains further:
"If you are on your right leg, and the left leg drops, it does so because the muscles that are on the outside of the right hip fail to generate enough force to keep the pelvis level. Improving lateral stability at his hip would help produce more force and keep the hips and pelvis more square. This is a lateral plane issue. Plain and simple."
But why did such lateral instability plague the old Andrew Bynum? When shown a clip of the Laker center's gruesome 2009 MCL tear against Memphis—a play where the big man awkwardly propels off his right foot and left foot in succession, as his torso leans backwards—Dicharry noted the following:
"It looks like he is contacting (the ground) with his trunk leaning back and lateral to the knee; center of mass (body weight) outside the base of support (point of contact) is never a safe position. During this injury, it was not only a lack of stability and coordination on Bynum, but also contact that threw him off. Yes, there is contact in hoops, and players need to prep for it, but bad landing is a typical way to tear ligaments."
While it is nearly impossible to pin causality for an individual muscle tear, Andrew Bynum's former instability certainly did not help matters. He was also chronically hurt. In contrast, the current, compact player may have just had the most healthful and successful season of his young career.
We're used to terminology like "freak injury," or "injury prone" as though these are mysterious, inescapable afflictions, handed down by the gods. Bynum was not supposed to be anything but injured; it was his immutable fate. But what if he isn't injury prone anymore? What if he built a healthy frame the way he once turned a tabula rasa into an offensive arsenal? For all the criticism of the 24-year-old as "spoiled" or "immature," Andrew Bynum may have patiently overcome his own body's petulance. The Lakers once had a young talent, doomed to pursue a learning curve sabotaged by muscle ruptures. They now have a starting All-Star center, capable of playing a full season. Fans largely shrug at the found money, unsure if they can trust Bynum's knees. Many take the surprisingly healthy season as a license to armchair-trade the growing big man for (currently injured) Dwight Howard. Magic Johnson wanted Bynum traded if the Lakers lost to the Nuggets. Few ask, "Why is he healthy?" or "How the fuck did this happen?"
When I asked Bynum about his new running form, he shrugged and attributed the difference to "just getting healthy," and "squatting" exercises. Striding with fluidity has been an ancillary benefit of the rehab work; it was never the end in of itself. Or, as Vitti puts it: "We know if we can strengthen weak body parts and increase flexibility of tight body parts that will translate into corrected posters i.e. running, standing and sitting." For Bynum, corrected running did not engender the improvement. Instead, proof of improvement may be in the running.
I ask Vitti if these functional improvements allow Bynum to stay on the court. The scientifically-minded man responds: "Theoretically, yes. But let's not jinx it."
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GAA: GAA seminar to meet challenges facing clubs
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The stage is set for the major Ulster Club Development Conference which will be held in Belfast's Stormont Hotel this weekend.
Upwards on 400 personnel representing county boards and clubs will be present for what is regarded as the most in-depth seminar on important aspects of life within GAA units.
One of the most crucial items on the agenda will be the discussion on the sustaining the rural/urban club and community involvement, while the challenge facing clubs of how best to go about marketing what they stand for will be debated.
Stephen Donnelly, the Ulster Council's director of operations, confirms that the conference will be instrumental in fashioning thinking.
"It's very important that those attending this conference take back what they absorb to their clubs. We are facing new challenges all the time and it's important that we are all equipped to deal with them," says Donnelly.
Emphasis will also be placed at the conference in maintaining and improving the links between clubs and schools.
And there will be special presentations on coping with alcohol and drugs within society and within the GAA in particular.
Club Strategic Planning will also come under the microscope and it is expected that delegates will be given guidance in this sphere.
"There are many elements to this conference and we are particularly keen that it should prove hugely beneficial to all those who attend. Certainly, the response has been very encouraging and the fact that so many clubs have shown such a level of interest indicates the desire to see improvements," adds Donnelly.


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Archive for June, 2012
The majority of Twitter's revenue now comes from mobile
Jun. 28, '12: Shira Ovide for the WSJ: On most days, Twitter is now generating the majority of its revenue from ads shown to its users on mobile gadgets, rather than from ads on Twitter.com, company executives said. Meanwhile, from Facebook's IPO filing: … Continue reading →
Notes From The West Coast
Jun. 19, '12: I spent last week at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Everything beyond the keynote was under NDA, so I can't tell you about it. And this week, I'm on vacation in Portland and Vancouver, so I won't be … Continue reading →
Microsoft Finally Has A Tablet Business Model With Surface
Jun. 18, '12: Microsoft just unveiled its new tablet, Surface. It actually looks pretty nice, though I obviously have no idea if it works well or is worth buying. You can find the details, as they become available, on Techmeme. But the shift … Continue reading →
Facebook CTO Bret Taylor leaves for startup
Jun. 15, '12: This doesn't look great for Facebook, but it's the reality for talented people in Silicon Valley these days: Anyone not named Mark Zuckerberg or Sheryl Sandberg can't be expected to stick around Facebook for more than a few years. There's … Continue reading →
iOS 6 Passbook
Jun. 11, '12: The biggest surprise in today's iOS 6 sneak peek is Passbook. The other stuff had pretty much all leaked — Facebook, maps, do-not-disturb, etc. — but Passbook is fascinating. On one hand, right now, it's just an aggregation of your … Continue reading →


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Chris Leak's Championship Bling
By Adam Kramer Mar. 15, 2011
Former Gator QB and 2006 BCS National Championship winner Chris Leak didn't exactly thrive in the NFL, putting it lightly, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have some world-class championship ring.
Leak, who played briefly for the Chicago Bears post-UF, then took his talents to the AAFL and then the CFL where he won the Grey Cup in 2009 as a member of the Montreal Alouettes. While Leak hasn't necessarily been a star in the CFL either, he does have this obnoxiously awesome fishing lure/deadly weapon to sport, which he did at Florida's pro day on Tuesday.
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Lindsay Lohan reportedly wasn't pleased when she was slammed "en espanol" on "Glee" in 2011, but the actress apparently doesn't have any leftover hard feelings. She's heading to McKinley High.
On Tuesday, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood that Lindsay will appear in an upcoming episode of "Glee."
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As first reported by TV Line, Lindsay will play herself.
She will join the drama, serving as a celebrity judge at Nationals.
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Lindsay won't be the first celebrity to serve as a judge. Both Josh Groban and Olivia Newton-John played themselves, serving as Regionals judges.
The "Glee" appearance is the latest move in Lindsay's comeback. She recently served as the host of "Saturday Night Live," and, in news first reported by Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Lindsay has been cast as Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's "Liz and Dick."
The actress is due in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday for a progress report hearing.
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Spotlight on Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and periodontal diseases:
Diabetes that is not properly controlled can lead to periodontal (gum) diseases in both young and old people. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place.
Because of blood vessel changes that occur with diabetes, the thickened blood vessels can impair the efficiency of the flow of nutrients and removal of wastes from body tissues. This impaired blood flow can weaken the gums and bone, making them more susceptible to infection.
In addition, if diabetes is poorly controlled, higher glucose levels in the mouth fluids will encourage the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease. A third factor, smoking, is harmful to oral health even for people without diabetes. However, a person with diabetes who smokes is at a much greater risk for gum disease than a person who does not have diabetes.
Paired with poor oral hygiene, diabetes can lead to gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease, or to periodontitis, severe gum disease.
What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?
The following are the most common symptoms of gum disease. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
red, swollen, tender gums
bleeding while brushing and/or flossing
receding gums
loose or separating teeth
persistent odorous breath
dentures no longer fit
pus between the teeth and gums
a change in bite and jaw alignment
The symptoms of gum disease may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a dentist or other oral health specialist for a diagnosis.
What are the different types of periodontal disease?
The different types of periodontal disease are often classified by the stage the disease has advanced to at the time of evaluation, including:
With gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal disease, the gums are likely to become red, swollen, and tender, causing them to bleed easily during daily cleanings and flossing. Treatment by a dentist and proper, consistent care at home help to resolve the problems associated with gingivitis.
mild periodontitis
Untreated gingivitis leads to mild periodontitis. This stage of gum disease shows evidence of the bone around the tooth starting to erode. Prompt medical attention is necessary to prevent further erosion and damage.
moderate to advanced periodontitis
This most advance stage of gum disease shows significant bone and tissue loss surrounding the teeth.
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Alamo Colleges
The Alamo Colleges are dedicated to providing accessible and affordable higher education for all. Our five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and two-year degrees — more than 425 associate degree and certificate programs.
Yearly Archive for 2010
Celebrate Earth Day at Northwest Vista College
Every year, Northwest Vista College celebrates Earth Day with a variety of activities. On Thursday, April 8 the campus will host a recycled art show at the Palmetto Center for the Arts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., screenings of environmental films, a nature walk, outdoor yoga and entertainment. Many vendors will also be present […] [Read More]
St. Philip's College March Activites Reach Heights
The month of March has been a flurry of activity at St. Philip's College, including a week-long celebration March 3-5 celebrating the College's 112th anniversary. The week included renaming the College's student operated fine dining restaurant. What was formerly The Upper Deck is now Artemesia's. Immediately following, the College conducted a media event to announce […] [Read More]
Northwest Vista Student Receives Coveted Internship in Japan
Finding ways to cure diseases, make medical equipment more efficent and help the environment get even greener are all being researched in nanotechnology – an innovative field of study that uses nanometers, which measures one-billionth of a meter. Recruiting researchers in this field is getting easier thanks to NanoJapan and Northwest Vista College. Marcus Najera, […] [Read More]
Save a Life with the Alamo Colleges
Did you know that the Alamo Colleges are first in the state in the awarding of associate degrees in nursing? San Antonio College, one of the Alamo Colleges, graduates 66% of the RN's in the city of San Antonio. And another of our colleges, St. Philip's College, graduates more LVN's than any other community college […] [Read More]
'Amadeus' comes alive at SAC
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be alive on stage April 1 at San Antonio College. "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer combines fiction and history to detail the final years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The play also focuses on Antonio Salieri, an older composer who, propelled by jealousy, plots the tragic downfall of his rival, Mozart. Ronald L. […] [Read More]
Financial Aid Workshop Provides $500 Scholarship Opportunity
Northeast Lakeview College (1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.) will host a Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, March 27th from 9am – noon. Financial assistance in the forms of grants, scholarships, and loans is available to help students pay for college. The financial aid workshop will provide details on these various financial aid options and provide application […] [Read More]
PAC Seeking to Earn the Title: Most Veteran Friendly Campus
Palo Alto College is making a concentrated effort toward earning the title of the "Most Veteran Friendly Campus" in the Alamo Colleges family. As a 23-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I am proud to be a part of an educational institution that values the sacrifices made by America's sons and daughters who […] [Read More]
Celebrating Earth Day with Northwest Vista College
Northwest Vista College is honoring the start to Earth Day activities with a celebration at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The featured speaker on March 27 is David Bamberger, a Texas rancher, who's become a champion of land stewardship and habitat restoration. Bamberger has been […] [Read More]
Warrior Champions, a powerful documentary
A powerful documentary is coming to PAC's Performing Arts Theater, Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. "Warrior Champions: From Baghdad to Beijing" is an inspiring and emotional story of four severely wounded military personnel as they fight to turn injuries of war into Paralympic dreams. The event is free and open to the public. The […] [Read More]
Natatorium site of U.S. Paralympics Spring Swim Nationals
Patricia Estrada, PAC's Natatorium Director, is busy these days ensuring the facility's Olympic size pool is ready for the U.S. Paralympics Spring Swimming Nationals 2010 Spring Can-Am, which will take place on campus, March 25-27. This is the first major event the natatorium is hosting after being out of service for four months due to […] [Read More]
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Michael De Leon
Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time. In 2004, after several years of covering the Spurs, he started Project Spurs, a Spurs team fansite as an outlet to provide content to Spurs fans, while continuing to write for himself and learning the ins and outs of online publishing and web design. He has since built a writing team and started a popular weekly Spurs podcast called the Spurscast.
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Utah's Howard fined by NBA for flagrant foul on Spurs' Anderson
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard was fined $25,0000 by the NBA for a flagrant foul two on San Antonio Spurs' James Anderson. Initially, the foul was deemed a flagrant one foul but was upgraded by the league. Click HERE for the complete article at Project Spurs. [Read More]
Spurs-Jazz Preview: Spurs look to rebound after loss to Rockets
By Paul Garcia, Project Spurs After a full day of rest, the San Antonio Spurs (2-1) will face the Utah Jazz (1-2) in their fourth game of the regular season at home in the AT&T Center tonight. The Jazz are coming off their first win of the season with a 102-99 victory Friday night over […] [Read More]
Josh Howard: It was ultimately about Utah and the right fit
Richard Jefferson is still on the San Antonio Spurs roster, and likely for the remainder of the season due to several other forwards choosing to sign with other teams. Former Mavericks and Wizards forward Josh Howard seemed to be closest to signing with the Spurs after several players, including Caron Butler, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Reggie […] [Read More]
Report: Josh Howard to sign with Jazz
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs Add Josh Howard to the list of small forward free agents who have decided to not sign with the San Antonio Spurs. According to Michael Lee of The Washington Post, Howard will sign a 1-year deal with the Utah Jazz. Click HERE for the complete report at Project Spurs. [Read More]
Video: Kirilenko, Kristic do the Macarena. Oh the humanity!
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs So who wants to see Andrei Kirilenko and Nenad Kristic do the Lambada, the Samba, the Macarena and get in a dance train? I know I do. Kirilenko and Kristic are playing for CSKA Moscow during the NBA lockout and somehow these two guys were convinced that getting up on […] [Read More]
Report: Jazz were interested in Parker
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs The whirlwind of trade rumors involving San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker continue this time involving the Utah Jazz. According to SI.com, the Jazz reportedly offered . . . Click HERE for the complete article at Project Spurs. [Read More]
Elson: It's just another game
I had a chance to ask former San Antonio Spurs player Francisco Elson a few questions on Saturday about being back in San Antonio. Elson was acquired by the Spurs in the summer of 2006 and then was traded midway through the 2009 season with Brent Barry and a draft pick for Kurt Thomas. If you […] [Read More]
Spurs 'weaknesses' not apparent to Jazz
It's no secret that the two things on San Antonio Spurs fans' minds as the Spurs enter the playoffs this weekend are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Spurs' big men. The Spurs will look to extend the Lakers' five game skid tomorrow night and it appears that the Lakers, regardless of record, will be […] [Read More]
Toros' Cousin discusses time with Jazz
By Paul Garcia, Toros Nation Austin Toros center Marcus Cousin recently spent some time with the NBA's Utah Jazz. He was brought into Utah on a 10-day contract but was not offered another 10-day contract and returned to Austin to play with the Toros. I had the opportunity to speak with Cousin on Saturday afternoon […] [Read More]
Stampede deal Toros another playoff chase setback
By Travis Atkins, Paul Garcia, Michael De Leon, Toros Nation The Austin Toros gave a spirited effort, but came up short 89-85 against the Idaho Stampede in an intense, playoff-like game. "They made their shots in the paint and we missed ours right there at the end," head coach Brad Jones said. "I thought it […] [Read More]
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While our Plum festival is usually Blue, this year organizers said they're going green.
With its title sponsor, Blue Moon, providing biodegradable festival cups, the Blue Plum Festival has taken another positive environmental step forward by encouraging those attending the festivities to break out their bicycles and pedal downtown this year.
David Pennington, Friends of Olde Downtown executive director, said while they are trying to get back to the grassroots of festivals and hope to make people more environmentally conscious, biking to the event does have its perks for willing participants.
"You get a free T-shirt if you ride in on your bike," Pennington said. "The JC Bike Party, which is one of our organizations with Friends of the Olde Downtown ... they're involved in helping organize it."
The Blue Plum staff has set up a tent area strictly for bike parking behind the Main Street Stage near the intersection of Tipton and Buffalo streets.
If you're worried about how safe it is to park your bike at the festival, Pennington said the bikes will be looked after. "We've designated a secure area within the festival," he said. "There will be eyes on that area all the time."
For those coming from out of town, there's still an opportunity for them to participate in the biking festivities.
Pennington said the Johnson City-Washington County-Jonesborough Chamber of Commerce gave the festival organizers permission to use the General Mills Building on West Walnut Street as a parking lot for festival-goers who would like to ride their bikes into the festival, but live too far away to ride in.
The newly built State of Franklin Bikeway/Greenway is now available for those interested in riding their bikes from General Mills on to the festival.
Pennington said they are expecting around 100 people to be rolling into the Plum festivities on their bikes, and said he feels as though people are embracing the idea of using alternative transportation this year.
"Everybody that I've talked to has had nothing but positive remarks about it," Pennington said.
For more information about the "My Blue Plum is Green" initiative or about the festival, visit www.blueplum.org.


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