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Bayonetta = Easy to 1000?
Does anyone else think this game is a really easy 1000? I did it in like one week and I wasnt even trying to do it fast. After getting all the collectibles and having the largest possible health bar, Infinite Climax was incredibly easy and I died like only 10 times at the most.
It was very easy. I almost regret spending $55 on it, I only had it for two weeks.
i was considering getting this but now that i know that its an easy 1000 imma get it fer sure
yeah I say its easy when u use those yellow lollipops. plus bosses have patterns and going thru the levels quicker too. I'm not near 1000 yet
And try and get the bonus item from the mini game after each level which raises ur health bar up. It helps a lot :drunk
Another mr bubbles lol is your gamertag mr bubbles ? Lol every mw2 I get asked if I'm a peadophile because my gamertag is Mr Bubbles xD on topic seems an easy 1000 I've done it once just need to get found to finishing it but I have too many games ATM !!! Edit nvm just checked your gt ain't mr bubbles :,(
All this talk of red lollipops, yellow lollipops, and those things that raise your health for the next level...
I didn't even know these existed until my friend was going through it and was using them. Easy 1000:gsicon: even without the items.
Hmm, I must be in the minority then. I don't think spending 30 hours on a game to get full 1,000 is considered "easy 1,000." Even the guide gives this a difficulty of "7." Any game that also has collectibles is a pain. Is 1G doable? Of course! However, saying that this is an easy 1G makes you sound foolish.
I'm disappointed this doesn't have tougher achievements, like beating every chapter without dying or using items. And, there are some serious end-of-game challenges, like unlocking Jeanne, beating Rodin, and of course the Lost Chapter, which don't have achievements. I'm hoping they patch in 250 points' worth of tough ones.
On the other hand, i'll never get the full 1K on this one: I simply refuse to chase Antonio's stupid books and all the worthless stuff they chose to hide in the levels... No fun.
And really what the guide says is just the opinion of one person. I'd rate this game with a difficulty of 4 based on what I thought.
Bayonetta is an easy 1000 because it takes little skill to complete it, and the better you are the fast it'll go.
30 hours you say? Play 4 hours a night and it'll take you around a week then, no big deal. ;)
I think the 7 is correct. Sure the story is pretty easy, but those Elfheim Challenges were the difficult part. Just like Batman: AA was difficult due to the combat challenges.
Not to mention there were still things to unlock after you got your 100/1000GS. Like all the Umbran Tears. Better Medals, including unlocking the pure plat on all the levels to unlock Jeane. That is only if you fore go using the phones. Not to mention the Lost Chapter.
The achieves could have been a lot more difficult sure. But that is not saying that the game is fairly difficult as it is. You want difficultly beat Infinite Climax with Pure Plat in all chapters.
And that's not what the achievement is, which is why it'd not that difficult.
Personally, Bayonetta will be a tough 1000G, because I'm not good at "combo attack" action games. Spamming the attack buttons will get you nowhere. I am playing on normal difficulty and getting 0wned constantly. Cannot even beat the first challenge, health is okay but the 3 minutes is way too short for me.
Will get back on it after Bioshock 2 though....
Sounds like a week rental to me.
Thank you guys! Looks like i'll go ahead and get this since its pretty easy. We need some more easy games that are not so frustrating
guess ill pick this up since its only 30 bucks at gamestop used. Seems like a breezy 900-1k
It took 55-60 hours for me personally without rushing at all, because of the glitched Umbra Witches achievement (had to do the game and open all of them three times to get the last missing achievement), seems they are glitched in Infinite Climax, I did them in Normal the third time and got it.
i think im gonna pick this up now that its 40 bucks. already beat it once, got to about 400 gs. ive never played many pure action games before so hopefully, it wont be too ridiculously difficult. the fact that you can constantly spawn helps ease my pain. hopefully, i can get to 1000 by summer.
well my saved file says i beat this game in 17 hrs. pretty weird. felt longer. maybe because i stopped a couple time
I kind of regret paying full price for this game, especially as I have to pay European prices, but it's definitely a fun ride. I had 40/50 of the achievements without trying too hard even. I still need to go through and get all ravens for the rest of the Umbran Tears, then finish up a couple Alfheim portals. I think the portals are what made the game challenging for me. I really had to keep beating my head against a wall for some of them.
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Beautiful. The background goes really well with the emotions of the picture
Love the contrast light!
The amount of light on his face is perfect. It's also really neat how the leaves encompass him in a sort of ring, and how they turned out in the photo. They look a bit more like lights or stars.
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Skip to comments.Arizona delegation seeks drones for border patrol
Posted on 05/08/2003 8:28:40 AM PDT by madfly
Republican members of Arizona's congressional delegation have put their letter-writing hats on the past few days.
U.S. Sen. John McCain and U.S. Reps. Jim Kolbe, John Shadegg, Jeff Flake, J.D. Hayworth, Rick Renzi and Trent Franks penned a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge asking for unmanned aerial vehicles to be used to help patrol the Mexican border.
The May 7 letter asks Ridge to develop a UAV patrol program in southern Arizona. The congressional members endorse Fort Huachuca as a good location for unmanned drone operations, training and research.
"Southern Arizona provides an excellent location for researching aerial threats, examining the use of technologies and addressing potential safety and privacy concerns," the Republican members said in the correspondence.
Several members of the state delegation have been pushing hard for more federal resources along the border. U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl recently met with Attorney General John Ashcroft regarding border matters. Kyl, McCain, Shadegg and others would also like to see more technology used to help stem the tide of illegal border crossings.
On Tuesday, Franks wrote his own letter touting Luke Air Force Base as the training home for the new Joint Strike Fighter. Franks is urging House Armed Services chairman Duncan Hunter, R-Calif. to get on the Luke bandwagon.
The $200 billion JSF is the next generation jet fighter and Franks believes Luke and the Goldwater Range are well suited for training operations.
Franks' House district includes Luke. The Lockheed Martin-made JSF will be deployed in 2008.
The Pentagon embarks on another round of base closings in 2005. Attracting UAV or Joint Strike Fighter operations would help Arizona facilities stay off the closure lists.
Fort Huachuca is the Army's premiere site for testing and training UAVs. We see them in the skies here all the time already - the facilities are already in place. Given the local expertise in UAVs among former military and current UAV contractors, the county is putting together a private UAV facility where non-military contracts and operations can occur.
So, this is the perfect place to start this, headquarter this, etc.
This was backed up by Col. Ben Anderson's recent testimony.
Cochise County View of the Border (congressional testimony by US Army Col. (retired)
March 10, 2003
In southeastern Arizona, where the main concentration of illegal alien and drug traffic exists, (upwards of 1.5 million illegal aliens per year successfully cross into the United States through Cochise County alone), the stationing structure already exists for rapid deployment. Ft. Huachuca provides a perfect location for border operations of any needed military units.
Military engineer units from the active and reserve components can rapidly emplace requisite fencing in areas where needed. Units (active and reserve) can be rotated to maintain the operational tempo of other Department of Defense missions. The task is simple and requires very limited training, if any at all. Standard "rules of engagement" suffice.
Concurrently, INS and Border Patrol forces can take on their mandated task of searching out illegal aliens within the county and repatriating them to their country of origin.
Finally, the military would be genuinely welcomed by the local citizenry who are frustrated at the unsatisfactory state and national response to the problem.
It is a wining situation for the military, for the local citizenry, the state and the nation.
With what?
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The day-long demonstration highlights UAV technology and capabilities. It offers a unique opportunity to display and demonstrate full-scale UAV systems and hardware. A 17-feet by 23-feet outdoor video screen will allow the attendees to see the same imagery as the UAV operators while the vehicle is in flight. Invited speakers include Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Sen. John Warner (D-Va.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
There will be 16 slots available for flying systems. To date, expressions of interest have come from domestic and foreign UAV manufacturers including: Schiebel CamCopter; Boeing ScanEagle; Geneva Dakota; TRW Hunter; SAIC Vigilante; Northrop Grumman Fire Scout; Systems Research & Development Corporation Archangel; Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Dragon Eye; Micro Autonomous Systems HeliSpy UAV; Raytheon Tactical Control Station; D-Star Engineering Micro Engine; Innocon Minifalcon; Aeronautics Aerostar; Yamaha RMAX; Mmist Snowgoose; and Aerosonde. Selections of flying systems will be made in the next few weeks, following a review process by the range safety committee.
Over the years, UAVs have gained the attention of military planners and other potential civil users in such fields as transportation, agriculture, meteorology, and homeland defense.
"Just as unmanned
From everything I've read, El Paso does not have a "bigger crossing problem". It is the border enforcement there and in other metro areas that has funneled almost everything to Cochise and Santa Cruz counties in Arizona. If you have data I've not seen, I'd love to see it.
The total end strength of the National Guard, from all fifty states, is approximately 350,000.
National Guard are one weekend a month and two weeks per summer. Divide the end strength by 26 to get an idea of how many bodies would be available for patrolling the borders at any one time, unless you permanently federalize the Guard and keep them on active duty forever.
So, with approximately 13,500 bodies available, we want to man the posts 24/7. To man a single post in three shifts requires five people (the other two are spares to allow for illness, support requirements, et cetera). Therefore, you have 2,700 personnel on post at any one time.
These personnel must secure 6,000 miles of border (4,000 or so along the Canadian border, and the balance forming the US-Mexican border).
This works out to one soldier patrolling about 2.25 miles of border, or a two-man patrol covering 4.5 miles.
That's not even a "thin screen." That's anorexic.
Bottom line: we'd need a significantly larger Border Patrol no matter what, because the UAVs can't do the most important part of the job--actually apprehending the illegals.
If it's worth studying anywhere, it's not exactly pork, is it? There is a problem with Illegals in all four States along the border with Mexico. If the Arizona delegation gets the jump on Texas in studying and possibly deploying drones, then perhaps in the future the Texas delegation will be more responsible to the legitmate needs their constituents have of the Federal government.
While I oppose militarization of the borders, walls, etc., it seems to me that surveillance drones can be adapted to the legitimate and non-military functions of the Border Patrol in ways that do not smack of a police state. Good for Arizona, if they pull this off.
How so?
Col Ben Anderson (Ret) and LTC James Behnke (Ret) (among others) have stated how this could be done with a lot less bodies than you imagine would be needed.
Look up "McNamara Line" and "Vietnam" and get back to me.
Combine soldiers with physical barriers (a force multiplier)
Soldiers or LEOs?
This is a nontrivial difference.
As for the "barriers," if a 37-year-old out-of-shape guy can get past the barrier, it ain't much of a barrier.
with high tech sensors, observation equipment, and UAVs (more force multipliers),
Of course, you then have to provide security guards for the high-tech sensors, because they're worth stealing.
Force multipliers are fine--to a point.
Beyond that point, they don't multiply the force nearly as much as you think. They do not make it possible for one person to be in three places at the same time.
Col Ben Anderson (Ret), LTC James Behnke (Ret), and other advocates of a low-personnel density, hig-tech interdiction approach generally do not consider that the illegal immigrants can--and will--adapt their tactics to counter high-tech countermeasures, much as the Viet Cong did with the McNamara Line.
The borders can be secured--but it's going to require a LOT of bodies to do so, and that will cost a lot of money, which will require a lot of political will. Even with sensors and UAVs, you're still going to need a very visible deterrent--and that means lots of boots on the ground.
Once someone has decided to cross the border illegally, we're playing catchup ball. A sizable force is needed to deter the potential crosser from making that decision.
Now, just wait and see what happens when his sensor network comes online.
Oh, and I noticed today that ABP is now offering streaming video of their border observation and UAV missions instead of the slideshow-type stuff they have been using. Go see their website.
Are you planning on fighting a shooting war with Mexico, or keeping people from illegally crossing?
The two are very different tasks. If you simply want to kill illegal aliens, it would work--but I guarantee you that such a plan would not survive being shown in action on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News over morning breakfast.
You're sounding like one of the airpower evangelists who said that we could bomb Germany flat in WW2 and not have to send troops into Europe. Keep up.
The Tucson Sector is the heaviest crossing area on the Southwest Border.
Correct. See my post above.
Tethered Aerostat Radar System
More pictures here.
We already have one of these flying over the mountains south of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca day and night. It has been rumored that the radar on this is so sensitive that they CAN see foot traffic on the border. However, for whatever reasons, they aren't looking at it but only for airplanes. The addition of an optical system and night vision equipment onto this platform would make it even more useful for monitoring border intrusions.
Unless, of course, there's a thunderstorm. Or something's broken. Or there just isn't enough money to operate the damn thing.
I've made frequent visits to friends in Sierra Vista since 1997, and I've seen the thing operational TWICE. Hell, it's grounded in one of the pictures you posted.
It has been rumored that the radar on this is so sensitive that they CAN see foot traffic on the border.
Great. You propose making border policy based on vague rumors that are complete BS.
However, for whatever reasons, they aren't looking at it but only for airplanes.
Because that's what the radar is optimized to detect, unless you pass a law requiring all illegal aliens to wear radar corner reflectors on their person.
The addition of an optical system and night vision equipment onto this platform would make it even more useful for monitoring border intrusions.
Let me know when they develop an x-ray vision capability that lets them see objects not in line of sight.
Of course, we could just pass a law that requires the illegals to remain within LOS of the aerostat...maybe that can be the second clause of the corner-reflector law.
Like I said, force multipliers work--to a point. If your goal is to kill large numbers of illegal aliens, they'd work really well. And when John Q. Public, while eating his morning breakfast, sees a steady parade of men, women, and children who got partially shredded by DPICM, the program will get terminated.
If you wish to apprehend, detain, and deport...you're still going to need bodies. Lots of bodies. Force multipliers will be some help, but you're still going to need people to apprehend the illegals.
Once the decision is made to cross the border illegally, we're playing catch-up.
Translation: there aren't any.
and sheer ignorance because I can sum it up by simply stating that you're full of crap and nothing you said in that post bears any validity.
Wow, what a tantrum. Parents, spank your kids when they act up, or they'll grow up to be just like Spiff...
You, however, are an armchair quarterback with very limited knowledge on this issue spouting off like you know something - which you clearly don't and which has been demonstrated in this very thread with your idiotic assertion that Texas crossings are worse than those in Arizona, etc.
And your grand scheme here is to pretend that the only solution to the border problem is to put massive amounts of troops on the border and that massive amounts of troops is too expensive and too impractical and therefore the border should just be left alone.
Why don't you shut up while you're ahead. There's a few of us here who actually know more about this than you. Accept that and stop making an ass of yourself.
I've seen it every time I've been in Sierra Vista--on the ground. Some of those times, there were serious thunderstorms in the area--it's generally not a good idea to operate an aerostat under those conditions.
Maybe I just got unlucky--but you can safely assume that the smugglers would pay attention to the aerostat status in considering their
I've talked to some of the people in the article quoted and with the people in the local border groups. I know these people. I know the retired military that I trust a whole lot more than I trust you. I'm on the ground right here on the border in the thick of this.
That's nice. I know more about how radar actually works than you do.
And your grand scheme here is to pretend that the only solution to the border problem is to put massive amounts of troops on the border and that massive amounts of troops is too expensive and too impractical and therefore the border should just be left alone.
No, I'm saying that if it's as important as you say, then you'd better be ready to argue for a real effort and not a half-a$$ed non-solution.
What happens when your "let's-do-this-on-the-cheap" effort doesn't work as advertised? What happens when the illegals and their smugglers adapt their tactics to defeat your thin screen?
I'll tell you what happens: you go running back to Congress, demanding more money for a problem that you SWORE would be solved on the cheap, and pretty soon Congress will ask "so when does the illegal immigation actually stop?"
And they'll close down your "wasteful" program, and the problem is back--and even more unstoppable, because you've expended political capital on something that didn't go the distance.
Hey, MI, I agree with you. The idea is to use the force multipliers, intelligence gathering, and high tech sensing provided by the military to augment the Border Patrol. Sure, we need more Border Patrol to do the actual apprehension of the intruders - I never said we didn't. However, I disagree with poohbah when he claims we need thousands of soldiers trampling through the desert to hold the line.
We'll you won't change her mind, so don't try.
I don't think we'll need as many agents as Poohbah thinks either, but their are much better ways to fix the problem then throwing money and manpower at the border, and I think Poohbah knows what I'm talking about and would agree.
Absent very strict enforcement of laws against hiring illegal aliens--and we BOTH know that many people who are allegedly anti-immigrant cheerfully hire day labor to work for them--we're going to need lots of bodies on the border. The problem, again, is that by the time the illegal is across the border, he's halfway to winning. Best bet: deter him from crossing.
Basic suggested concepts include, but are not limited to -
The security of the U.S. border should be accomplished with a combination of Border Patrol, selected regular Military, National Guard & Reserve and a little innovation.
The Border Patrol should apprehend, process and repatriate illegal aliens in accordance with their mission.
The National Guard & Reserves assume those logistic and maintenance functions (transportation truck and bus driving, vehicle maintenance, communications and administrative tasks, house keeping tasks, etc.) to free up Border Patrol personnel to concentrate on their basic mission.
The regular military provides high tech reconnaissance, surveillance & scouting with manned aircraft and UAVs, monitoring of remote areas, air-lift, and selected units to secure remote areas of the border. The border mission will provide an excellent training opportunity. Most importantly, the border mission is a national security mission.
Some more innovative concepts include -1. Ultra-light aircraft. Ultra-light aircraft would be appropriate for daytime missions. Ultra-lights are inexpensive (cost less than current Border Patrol SUVs), low maintenance, require only limited training (do not require an FAA pilots license), and fly low & slow allowing for excellent tracking of illegal activity. They can be either single or double occupant and would allow for a dedicated pilot and tracker. They are available for purchase in Arizona.2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). UAVs that are in the current inventory provide the nighttime continuation of the daytime mission, yet with advanced high-tech all-weather and limited visibility sensors to acquire and track infiltrating illegal movement.Both ultra-lights and UAVs can complement each other with reverse cycle maintenance: Ultra-light maintenance at night and UAV maintenance during the day. All UAVs would be stationed and operate from Ft. Huachuca. Ultra-lights would be ground transported to the area of use. State of the art light-weight high-tech communications and position locating systems can be easily installed in proposed ultra-light.
3. Native American Border Patrol Augmentation. A dedicated Native American Border Patrol augmentation would be an excellent way of capitalizing the unique and honored traditional skills of our Native American citizens. Their time honored skills at tracking and outdoor skills can be tapped to the nations advantage. They should be employed as trackers working in conjunction with US military, Border Patrol, ultra-lights and UAVs.
A military occupation specialty (MOS) type training program could provide structure to the concept. Entrusting them with our national borders would be a compliment to their heritage along the line of the Code Talkers of WW II. A name for consideration would be Border Stalkers. It might be that this new opportunity would provide a needed and well-deserved niche for the Native American community beyond what is currently available. Currently such a concept is in place with the Shadow Wolves of the U.S. Customs Service on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation in southern Arizona.
The Shadow Wolves unit is composed solely of Native Americans of Blackfoot, Cheyenne and Pima tribes who are known for their uncanny ability to track aliens and the drugs they may carry.
See: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/2001-09-27/feat.html and http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,70147,00.html
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Usher established himself as one of the pop greats long ago, but according to a longtime friend and creative partner, the singer is only getting better as an artist.
"He's in a great place, and sonically, he's sounding the best he's ever sounded," Rico Love told MTV News last week. "But he always gets better vocally with each album. I always noticed that about him."
Fans can catch Usher these days as a coach on "The Voice," but when he isn't guiding young vocalists, he's been in the studio chipping away at his upcoming eighth studio album. Considering his history with Rico, it was only right that they connect on the new LP.
"Got in the studio with Usher, we did some really amazing records — really amazing records," Love said. "Me and Usher are really like brothers. Me and Usher will fight, we'll beef and won't speak for a while."
Rico earned writing credits on Usher's 2004 diamond-selling Confessions LP and has since penned singles like "Hey Daddy" and "There Goes My Baby," but it's the pair's new collaborations that have Love most excited. After a brotherly spat, which Rico didn't elaborate on, the old friends resolved their issue and got into the studio to "make history."
"We got in the studio and made something very amazing; we've been speaking every day since," Love continued. "And that's, like, my real family — he put me on. Usher gave me my opportunity. I always say, 'It's God and Usher who are responsible for my career.' "
Since logging in those first few sessions with Usher 10 years ago, Rico has grown as a songwriter, working with stars like Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Diddy and Wiz Khalifa. Now Love's establishing himself as an artist with his Discrete Luxury EP, though he'll always find time to work with the man he credits with giving him his start.
"It's always a good time when I'm in the studio with Usher, but we really did some classic sh–," he boasted. "Everybody says that, but I feel like I've earned the right to be able to say that and [have] it mean something."


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Daily log, Oct. 2
October 2, 2015 Tiffin reports • A 100-block Clinton Avenue person reported their car was hit by a bicycle and it sustained damage Wednesday afternoon. more »»
See you at the fest
October 2, 2015 I encourage everyone to attend the 11th annual Seneca County Parks Oktober Fest Oct. 4 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve. more »»
Oktober Fest offers something for everyone
October 2, 2015 The preparation of our 11th family Oktober Fest noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve, SR 19, . more »»
Prep Football, Week 5: Lola, Coca-Cola and some pigskin
October 1, 2015 Mohawk at Seneca East Records: Mohawk 3-2 (2-2 N10); Seneca East (4-1, 3-1 N10) Last season: Mohawk, 23-9. Outlook: Mohawk coach Brent Konkle has his team thinking about a postseason push. more »»
Daily log, Oct. 1
October 1, 2015 Tiffin reports • A 300-block West Perry Street woman reported Tuesday afternoon she was asked to send money to a company for processing fees. • Tyler J.R. more »»
TC handles Whippets
September 30, 2015 Emily Davis tallied 11 kills and five digs for Columbian in a 25-15, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19 win over Shelby in Northern Ohio League play Tuesday. more »»
Daily Log, Sept. 30
September 30, 2015 Tiffin reports • John F. Norville, 26, of New Riegel, was charged with theft Sept. 21. • A 100-block South Washington Street resident reported Monday morning a tire had been slashed. more »»
Daily log, Sept. 29
September 29, 2015 Tiffin reports • Beth Mosley, 24, of Fostoria, was charged with theft Sunday evening. • A youth was charged with juvenile-tobacco offender Sunday evenin. more »»
Oktober Fest is Sunday at Garlo preserve
September 29, 2015 BLOOMVILLE — German food and music, wagon rides through the park and a farmers market will highlight the 11th annual Seneca County Park District Oktober Fest noon-5 p.m. more »»
Daily log, Sept. 27
September 27, 2015 Tiffin reports • An employee of Walmart, 2801 W. SR 18, reported a theft of service Friday afternoon when a person had an oil change but left without paying. • An employee of Walmart, 2801 W. more »»
Daily Log, Sept. 26
September 26, 2015 Tiffin reports • A first-block Allen Street person reported someone not paying for services Thursday afternoon. • A 300-block Elm Avenue man reported Thursday night his tools were stolen last week. more »»
Hopewell-Loudon rocks Liberty-Benton with upset victory
September 26, 2015 BASCOM — Austin Tooker figured in three touchdowns and accounted for 320 yards of offense Friday as Hopewell-Loudon held off Blanchard Valley Conference foe Liberty-Benton 28-21. more »»
Buckeye Central whips Tigers in three games
September 25, 2015 NEW WASHINGTON — Buckeye Central blew past Seneca East Thursday as the Bucks defeated the Tigers 25-7, 25-11, 25-10 in Northern 10 Athletic Conference pla. more »»
Blue Jackets turn back Senecas
September 23, 2015 Three New Riegel players posted double-doubles Tuesday as the Blue Jackets upended Calvert 25-18, 25-23, 13-25, 25-22. more »»
Jacob Philip Sebastiano
September 23, 2015 A son, Jacob Philip Sebastiano, was born Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2015, to Mary Ellen Kapelka-Sowers and Philip Sebastiano of Wakeman. Jacob weighed 5 pounds, and 7 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. more »»
Daily log, Sept. 23
September 23, 2015 Tiffin reports • Robert L. Norville, 39, of New Riegel, was charged with theft Monday afternoon. • Sharon K. Norville, 38, of New Riegel, was charged with theft Monday afternoon. more »»
Tornadoes trip Redmen
September 22, 2015 Columbian didn't have much trouble with Fostoria Monday as the Tornadoes swept the Redmen 25-8, 25-15, 25-21 in non-league action. more »»


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Don't Have Enough Chicken Bones to Make Stock? Try This.
Even though I stockpile chicken bones and vegetable scraps in a bag in my freezer, I never seem to make enough roast chicken to support my homemade stock habit. But this weekend a friend shared a tip for a budget-friendly way to make chicken stock whenever you want.
5 Ingredients You Shouldn't Skimp On
Let's face it: Cooking on a budget can be frustrating. That carton of beautifully packaged, artisanal crème fraîche calls to you in the dairy aisle, even if you're not sure what you'll use it for. And every once and a while a treat is to be expected, but what about the ingredients that are always worth it? Here are the five that matter most, at least in my kitchen:
Skip the Olive Bar and Marinate Olives, Your Way
Do you buy olives at your local grocer's olive bar? I mean, who can resist those piles of glistening Castelvetranos and Kalamatas? As a person who will buy olives over potato chips any day, this area of the grocery is an absolute weakness.
But is the olive bar really worth it? I began to wonder — why don't I just make my own marinated olives? It seems so simple!
Savory Yogurt Toppings: 4 Ideas for Breaking the Fruit & Granola Routine
Most mornings when I'm frantically scouring through the fridge and cursing my lack of night-before lunch preparedness, I end up grabbing a single-serve Greek yogurt, throwing a handful of granola in a ziplock, and snagging a ripe banana from the fruit vendor outside my work.
As much as I love this little routine, I hate to admit it, but I'm a little fresh fruit and granola'd out.
Clean Out the Fridge with a Baked Egg Dish
Maybe you went a little wild roasting everything in your kitchen from last week's CSA, or maybe you accidentally shopped for a small family reunion when you live alone. Any way you cut it, one of the best ways to clear out the fridge is to toss together a baked egg dish. Call it what you want — frittata, quiche, strata, breakfast casserole — it's the solution to that pesky problem in your fridge.
The Best Way to Save Tomato Paste
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Tips from The Kitchn
Show of hands. How many times have you actually finished a can of tomato paste? Be honest now. Here, I'll go first: Approximately zero. I tend to use tomato paste in recipes that require only a tablespoon or two, and then I stash the rest of the can in the fridge, furtively and guiltily, knowing it will not see the light of day again until it grows a thin layer of fuzzy organisms and goes to its final rest in the recycle bin. Shameful, I know. I feel shame.
There is, however, an answer to tomato paste waste. This is the very best way to store it away and make it easy to use later. It's time to rescue your tomato paste!
Quick Weeknight Meal Idea for the Fall: Homemade Frozen Burritos
A few months ago, a good friend mentioned in passing that she had been making her own frozen burritos. Genius. Totally genius. How had I never thought of something so brilliant and simple?
My Best Tips for Power Cooking Sessions & Freezer Meal Preparation
Freezer Friendly Advice from Jessica Fisher
Having a stash of freezer meals on hand is a great way to save money on food costs and enjoy home cooked meals when you're too tired to get yourself to the kitchen. While it might take some planning and effort, the benefits far outweigh the costs.
Believe it or not, you don't need any fancy packaging machine or a deep freeze in order to make meals for the freezer. You don't have to spend all day doing it, either. Preparing freezer meals simply involves a little know-how, some good containers or wraps, and a refrigerator with a freezer compartment.
An Outdoor Movie Party: 4 Strategies for Throwing a Generous Party on a Budget
Gatherings From The Kitchn
Who doesn't love the idea of hosting a memorable party, one that feels thoughtful and generous, in addition to being a lot of fun? It's easy to do when the budget is unlimited, but even when cost is a major concern, you can throw a party that makes your guests feel like a million bucks. Here are the three strategies I used for the outdoor movie party I've been sharing this week, as well as the one money-saving idea I wish I had used.
When Treats for Kids Are Healthy...
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As a parent, I know that hubris is a surefire path to destruction. Brag about your first baby sleeping through the night at six weeks? Your second won't sleep a full eight hours at six years. Extoll your own discipline techniques and your kid will turn over a Quickee Mart before he finishes middle school. I know better. But I recently asked my oldest son, 15, why he and his brothers seemed to like healthy food. "Because you make it taste good, Mom." Music to my ears, but not necessarily money in the bank.


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ST. JOHNSBURY A Vermont man is facing marijuana charges after his father turned him in to police, saying his son was growing it in some bedroom closets.
Twenty-year-old Nicholas Hough of St. Johnsbury pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of marijuana cultivation and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession Monday.
Police said Houghs father, Clifton Hough, went to the state police in February and said he suspected his son had set up marijuana growing operations in both of his bedroom closets at their home.
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Malaga Airport and Malaga Rail Station serve one of the busiest areas in Spain. Located in the beautiful region of Andalucia on the Costa del Sol, it's an area of the country with plenty to boast about. Famed as the birthplace of artist Picasso, Malaga itself is dripping in both history and culture yet with plenty of cosmopolitan flair.
The gorgeous coastline ensures visitors flock to Malaga's shores during the summer months, ready to top up their tan and enjoy the sun, sea and sand! With traditional fishing villages and interesting towns all within easy reach, not to mention fantastic scenery and fun attractions, a hire car is an essential addition to any trip to Malaga.
Become a culture vulture at one of the 20 museums in Malaga including the likes of the Picasso Museum and the Interactive Museum of Music among many more! Alternatively, head back in time with a visit to the city's two Moorish Castles; Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle both of which are nestled on the hillside overlooking the city. Alcazaba is in excellent condition and boasts lush gardens within the grounds. Be sure to include a trip to the Roman theatre also.
Picasso's birthplace makes for an interesting addition to your time here. It's cheap to enter and contains a vast collection of items from his childhood as well as some paintings created during his earlier years.
Soak up the sun with some time spent on the golden sands of the nearest beaches. La Malagueta is the nearest to the city and therefore it can become incredibly busy but there are many beaches to choose from and further east you go, the quieter they become.
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Torremolinos is a popular spot to visit and is just a short 15 minute drive away. One of the first resorts to be developed back in the sixties, it's now incredibly popular for its gorgeous sandy beaches and pulsing nightlife.
El Chorro gorge is a fascinating natural landmark located less than an hour's drive from the city. The entire area is fantastic for rock climbing but there are also some great hikes if you prefer something a little less adrenaline inducing! The "King's Walkway" which traipses across the height of the gorge offers the best of both worlds!
Drive to Fuengirola, 25km south of the airport. It's a cosmopolitan town renowned for its choice of tapas bars and brilliant little boutiques, in addition to the gorgeous beaches.
Within 40 minutes, you will find yourself in the luxurious town of Marbella. With its small cobbled streets; it has the atmosphere of a quaint village. From here, visit Puerto Banus, a famous marina to the west of Marbella. Head to the shopping complex and spoil yourself.
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The programmes listed below are high quality, research-informed *synthetic or linguistic phonics programmes with explicit and systematic teaching of the Alphabet Code at their core. *For a description of the differences- see Method 3 N.B. both styles of programme were approved by the DfE as meeting the 'core criteria'.
It is essential that carefully matched decodable books are used alongside a school's synthetic phonics programme for all early independent reading practice -see Decodable Books
For guidance only: primary X primary intervention X secondary/adult intervention X parents at home X student teachers X
S ou n d R ea d i ng S y s t e m (SRS) XXX http://soundreadingsystem.co.uk/
A scripted linguistic phonics one-to-one intervention programme,
based on the work of Professor Diane McGuinness
(author of Why Children Can't Read) and adapted, with her
permission, by Fiona Nevola B.Ed.(Sussex) and M.Sc.(Oxen).
Highly suitable for 'dyslexics' and struggling or non-readers of all ages (6+) including adults. The programme
is also being used successfully as a whole-class early reading programme and in Further Education Colleges, Academies and Youth Offender Institutions. The Dyslexia-SpLD trust place the SRS programme in their top category of effectiveness as an intervention for all age groups, 'remarkable' in all three areas; reading accuracy, comprehension and spelling. As this is an instruction-led approach to reading and spelling, the programme's teaching manual and materials are only available WITH 4 days training. Please contact Fiona Nevola for training details: fiona.nevola at gmail.com.
Sounds~Write http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/ XXX
This scripted linguistic phonics classroom programme is designed
for KS1 but can be used with all ages as
'catch-up' As this is an instruction-led approach to reading and spelling the programme's teaching manual is only available WITH (4 days) training.
-S-W's excellent, interactive whiteboard presentations -initial code and extended code. They can be used alongside any phonics programme: http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/interactive-whiteboard.aspx
App for iPad. Sounds-Write's Initial / Basic Code app - see below.
S~W's impressive longitudinal study of literacy development from 2003-2009, following 1607 pupils through Key Stage 1: http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/documents/sounds_write_research_report_2009.pdf
Phonics International. XXX www.phonicsinternational.com/
Debbie Hepplewhite's online synthetic phonics programme. Comprehensive range of resources along with basic instructions for teaching the English Alphabet Code. Unit 1 is free to download with no commitment to purchase further units. The Sounds Book activity sheets are the core of the programme and they include guidance on every sheet right through the programme.XX Programme guidance booklet: www.phonicsinternational.com/guidance_book.pdf
Teach Primary's review of Phonics International
Teach Secondary's review of Phonics International http://www.phonicsinternational.com/teach_secondary_review.pdf
XX Online synthetic phonics training https://phonicstrainingonline.com/
XX Early Years Starter Package: Young-child resources for children aged 3-5, for pre-school settings and parents who want to make an early start with synthetic phonics AND Teeny Reading Seeds: Resources for approximately 3-4 yr.olds as they begin to make links between speech sounds and the 26 alphabet letters - both upper and lower case: can be used with the DfE programme Letters & Sounds Phase One. http://www.phonicsinternationalpreschool.com/
Phonics Ireland.XXX
A complete online linguistic phonics training course + downloadable materials package
A headteacher in Fiji reviews the training course:
Sounds Together X http://soundstogether.co.uk/ Complete synthetic phonics programme for YR/KS1 - resources, lesson plans, interactive whiteboard materials and decodable texts.
Sound Discovery. www.syntheticphonics.net XXX Synthetic
phonics programme to teach reading, writing and spelling. Research supporting Sound Discovery including independent reports & studies:
Also now published by Pearson. http://www.pearsonphonics.co.uk/SoundDiscovery/SoundDiscovery.aspx
Rapid Phonics catch-up programme for KS1/2, based on the Sound Discovery programme. http://www.pearsonphonics.co.uk/RapidPhonics/RapidPhonics.aspx
Read Write Inc (RWI) Pub. OUP. X http://www.oup.com/oxed/primary/rwi/transformingprogrammes/
Ruth Miskin's scripted synthetic phonics programme for primary schools. It is the only programme that specifically recommends putting children into fluid 'ability groups' for phonics lessons. All the RWI materials are available with or without training.
- RWI. XX Fresh Start: 'Catch-up' reading, writing, spelling and grammar activities
for children in Year 5 upwards:
''It basically consists of 34 'workbooks' (modules) which progress from extremely simple to complex'' (Secondary school HLTA)
- RWI XXX One to one phonics tutoring kit for ages 4-9. Starts at CVC level.
Tutoring Kit review: http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/one-to-one-phonics-tutoring-kit
Caution: The RWI programmes are based around purchased consumables - expensive, but saves preparation time and helps ensure programme fidelity. N.B. RWI's 'Red words' are not meant to be memorised as whole units; Ruth Miskin says ''Help children look for the letters that "work" and ones that are tricky'' in the Red words. RWI also uses nonsense words, but only for assessment at the end of a lesson to check that children can read recent graphemes in new or nonsense words. ''We advise only two or three."
Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters. Pub. OUP X
Uses Letters&Sounds GPC introduction order. Well designed and comprehensive range of KS1-child-friendly resources. The teaching handbooks include interactive whiteboard CD-ROMS. ''The heart of the programme is the Alphabetic Code Chart to help your children 'crack the code', support the learning of alternative phonemes and to reinforce phonics''.
Teach Primary review: http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/floppy-phonics-sounds-and-letters
Jolly Phonics. Pub. Jolly Learning. XX http://jollylearning.co.uk/
Synthetic phonics programme (unscripted) and resources based around The Phonics Handbook - N.B. the handbook covers Basic Code.
Straightforward to use and suitable for nursery/pre-school -> 6yrs max. Some
advanced code spellings are covered in the Grammar Handbooks. iPad/iPhone app -see below. Training available.
That Reading Thing www.thatreadingthing.com X
training in a basic remedial, linguistic phonics, one-to-one programme
for teenagers and adults.
Online training available: http://www.trtgo.com/literacy-training-page/
'The Basics' power point: Linguistic Phonics for Teens and Adults
eBook 'TRT for Teachers' + free downloads for using phonics in an adult literacy classroom:
For information only: DfE's synthetic phonics 'programme' Letters and Sounds.
N.B. teaching of reading begins in Phase 2. Caution: This is an unscripted, deliberately resourceless, generic framework for teaching synthetic phonics, originally provided as a stop-gap/fall-back programme for schools and has now been archived. It is NOT recommended for use without very high-quality training and appropriate resources (e.g Floppy's Phonics / Phonics Bug Club). Caution: the 'phases' of L&S were never intended as a means of 'differentiation' but as steps for introducing the various letter/s-sound correspondences systematically. Additionally, children should not be asked to memorise as visual whole shapes any of the 300 high frequency words listed in L&S, see L&S Notes of Guidance p15/16
X Read Elizabeth Nonweiler's review of L&S http://www.nonweiler.demon.co.uk/page14.html
Spelfabet's linguistic phonics resources.
Comprehensive range of materials to teach a linguistic phonics one-to-one intervention programme including workbooks and games. Spelfabet is based in Australia but the materials can be downloaded internationally using Paypal. N.B. includes some Aus.vocab.
It is recommended that complementary linguistic phonics decodable books are used alongside the Spelfabet materials. Training in linguistic phonics is also recommended to gain maximum benefit from the materials.
Free: workbook samples, games and sound-picture books for beginners http://www.spelfabet.com.au/materials/index.php?route=product/category&path=80
How to use the worksheets:
Phonicbooks linguistic phonics resources: workbooks and games.
Each decodable book series has a linked photocopiable workbook with writing/spelling practice sheets and games. Training in linguistic phonics recommended to gain maximum benefit from the materials.
Linguistic phonics resources to use with older learners - teens/adults/ESOL
2 books of photocopiable resources: Bk 1. worksheets Bk 2. decodable stories using Sounds-Write's GPC introduction order. Both start at CVC level, cover Letters&Sounds programme phases 2-5
Sounds-Write resources:
The S~W resources kit has been specially designed to facilitate one-to-one and small group intervention work and consists of word puzzles, sound-swap cards and word cards for word building, reading and spelling http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/resources_kit.aspx
Two workbooks now available for units 1-7 and 8-11 of the initial code -see http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/default.aspx
X Debbie Hepplewhite's comprehensive Alphabet Code chart specifically designed for student teachers, includes IPA symbols and synthetic phonics teaching principles.
App for iPad. Sounds-Write's Linguistic Phonics Initial / Basic Code app. 1st three units are free. ''This app offers a variety of activities to develop the skills of blending and segmenting, sound spelling correspondence, word reading and writing and some sentences reading and writing''. N.B. Parental or teacher/tutor supervision needed when using the app.
App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Pocket Phonics. 'Aimed at preschool kids and older children up to 7, PocketPhonics uses animated graphics, sound and touch' to teach synthetic phonics. Free trial 'lite' version available.
App for iPhone and iPad. Jolly Phonics ''animated app enables your child to learn the letter sounds (including digraphs), letter formation, blending the sounds for reading and identifying letter sounds in words for spelling and writing''
App for iPad. Sound Literacy. This *Orton Gillingham-based interactive teaching tool could be a useful and practical addition to 1-1 lessons led by a synthetic phonics trained tutor/teacher working with individual 'dyslexic' students. More info. (video clip, features, instructions) available here: http://3dliteracy.com/. *Caution: includes some non-synthetic phonics elements such as rimes.
App for iPhone and iPad. Phonics Test UK helps prepare your child for the new 'Year 1 Phonics Screening Check' with realistic practice tests. The app ''replicates the Official Check using ALL featured letters and sounds and every word structure, with over 4000 carefully selected words''.
Oaktree Designs set of 3 beautifully illustrated phonics wildlife friezes: ''The name of each creature is written at the top in black and the graphemes which combine to make the word are along the bottom''
Free 'Read and Draw' worksheets for extension activities or extra practice.
Jolly Phonics Finger Phonics board books (set of 7)
These sturdy books cover most of the basic code sounds and their spellings - alternative to the usual 'alphabet' books.
Free download (colour printer needed) First Phonics Picture Book for pre-schoolers -all 44 sounds covered. http://www.spelfabet.com.au/materials/spelling%20sounds
www.focusonphonics.co.uk/ 'We focus on the supply of high quality resources for helping
children who are learning to read. We firmly believe that
teaching children by synthetic phonics provides the best foundation
for successful reading and writing.' X How to say the sounds: http://www.focusonphonics.co.uk/sound.htm
Support for synthetic phonics teaching- leaflet available.
Spelfabet linguistic phonics resources -see above.
Materials can be downloaded internationally using Paypal.
Spanish Alphabet Code chart -useful to compare with the English Alphabet Code chart -see above.
A unique Spanish (Latin America) systematic synthetic phonics reading, writing and spelling programme written by Grace Vilar, from Argentina, and Debbie Hepplewhite.
Peter Warner teaches English in Japan. Note the additional difficulties of teaching an alphabetic code to students who have a different-scripted language and only 21 phonemes v the 44 in English.


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Winter time isn't just tough on us; it's also tough on our pets. For dogs that go outside, protecting their paws from the elements is a must. Not only can they pick up potentially damaging products like rock salt and ice-melting chemicals, but the snow and ice can also affect their paws directly.
These simple tricks can help your dog warm up to winter weather:
• Keep hair between the paw pads short. Ice and snow can freeze on longer hair, making their paws cold and sore.
• Buy "pet friendly" de-icing chemicals for your steps and walkways. Spread sand or gravel as neither will harm your pet and both are better for the environment.
• Dress your dog in protective gear. For instance, commercially available boots and socks made just for dogs can really help against winter damage. However, some dogs, no matter how hard we try, won't keep boots on! For these pups, you can use a product like Musher's Secret to help protect their feet. ("See Spot Shop," Premiere issue, page 44)
• Clean your pet's paws with a washcloth when they come inside, regardless of what products you use. Not only will this remove any winter chemicals and help prevent buildup of dirt and debris, but it also allows you to look at the area frequently and catch any problems early.
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A two-state investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect in an apparent drug and burglary ring, and more arrests could be coming.
The arrest was made in Sumter County, but the investigation reached into Lauderdale County.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and East Mississippi Drug Task Force worked with Alabama law enforcement to recover stolen items Monday.
One suspect, Rodney Coats, has been charged with receiving stolen property, burglary, and numerous drug charges.
"We went to Alabama to assist officials over there in recovering a large number of stolen items from the Lauderdale County area, as well as assisting them in a narcotics investigation in Alabama," said Sheriff Billy Sollie.
Sollie says some of the equipment stolen was from the Lauderdale County volunteer fire departments.
"We were suspecting burglaries and thefts from our area going over there, possibly swapping for narcotics and other things like that," said David Rosenbaum of the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Dept. "So we were in a support role for them and it worked out pretty well for us."
Rosenbaum says the department already has names on many of the recovered items.
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DeWitt Township Police are urging residents to be on the lookout for a white male with longer-length hair after recent burglaries.
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A taste of Belgium is planned for the heart of Bargersville.
Local beer lovers can try samples of authentic abbey-style blonde ale or a malty dubbel. They will be able to sit outside on a full patio and enjoy a fruity-tart saison.
At the wooden bar running the length of the room, people can experience one of the heartiest beers in the world — a rich, dark quadrupel.
That's the dream of Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch, who envision turning a vacant building in downtown Bargersville into a full-service brewpub and entertainment hub.
Taxman Brewing Co.
Where: Downtown Bargersville
What: A craft brewery and brewpub, specializing in Belgian-style beers
When: Construction is expected to start in November, with the brewpub to open in March 2014.
Current and future beers:
Belgian pale ale
A dark straw beer made with Belgian-origin yeast, with moderate bitterness and low alcohol content.
Abbey blonde
A less bitter light-colored beer also made with traditional Belgian-origin yeast, giving it notes of clover and fruit.
Raspberry saison
A very fruity, dark red beer with heavy raspberry notes and little bitterness.
A light colored beer that retains the fruity aroma and flavor with mild to moderate bitterness.
Abbey dubbel
A rich, malty beer of dark amber or copper color with a heavier concentration of alcohol.
Robust porter
Takes the typical dark, malty porter and adds a Belgian twist with the use of the region's traditional yeast. Mild bitterness, and enhance alcohol content.
Abbey triple
Bright yellow to gold in color, with low bitterness and a 9 percent alcohol concentration.
Hoppy triple
The most powerful beer in Taxman's collection, this dark straw-colored brew carries a 9.5 alcohol content and hoppy bitterness near the top of the scale.
Taxman Brewing Co. will serve Belgian-style and inspired beers, with a tasting room and patio allowing people to pick from a list of beers. At the same facility, the company will be able to produce up to 600 gallons of beer at a time.
The Huelsebusches hope to fill a void that exists in the Indianapolis beer market, as well as bring new business to Bargersville's downtown.
"We wanted to bring that Belgian sense of community, that European open pub feel to a small town," Nathan Huelsebusch said. "You don't have a lot of breweries in the Midwest focusing on those styles. We felt, to penetrate the Indianapolis market, we might try it. American beers are so hoppy, and I don't think that appeals to the broad spectrum of Indiana consumers."
The former Tri-State Bolt building has sat vacant at Harriman and Baldwin streets at the center of Bargersville for years. The white-painted stone block exterior had faded, weeds had choked the back parking lot, and windows were broken and boarded up. Inside, fluorescent lights illuminate a plain cement floor and warped wooden paneling.
As Nathan Huelsebusch walked through the empty space, though, he laid out a grand vision.
The plan is to rip out the existing pole barn section of the building on the back, replacing it with a new warehouse that will measure 112 feet by 42 feet. That will house the 20-barrel brewing system — fermenters, brightening tanks and other equipment.
With that capability, Taxman Brewing would be on par with similar small-batch producers in central Indiana, such as Flat 12 Brewing in Indianapolis, Huelsebusch said.
The brewpub section will be built toward the front of existing structure, with seating for about 85 people. A full-length bar will run along the north side, where customers can pull up for a pint, fill up a growler or taste new creations.
A large patio is being planned for the back of the building, with doors that can be raised or lowered to let people wander in and out.
An open loft space will provide additional seating, though that could be years in the future, Huelsebusch said.
"I don't know if we can get 100 people in here a night. You never know," he said with a laugh. "Who knows, it might happen."
The inspiration for Taxman Brewing came while the Huelsebusches lived in Belgium for 2½ years. Nathan Huelsebusch had dabbled in craft brewing on his own, but living in Belgium they were able to extensively tour the small brewers that country is famous for.
He became enamored with the unique style, hops characteristics and flavors that Belgian beer featured. He also liked the look, feel and sense of community that he found in some of the small tasting rooms.
"We'd drive into a town like this, and there'd be a barn where you'd have no idea it was a brewery until you walked in the door. But inside, it was so warm and inviting, it's a unique experience. If we can recreate that here, that's our goal," Nathan Huelsebusch said.
The couple have lived in Center Grove area for about two years and have been playing with their beer recipes since starting planning on the brewery. They already have settled on an abbey series of beers, including a blonde, dubbel and tripel.
"We'll probably have a quadrupel, a big, big brown beer with a lot of plum, lot of raisin characteristics," Nathan Huelsebusch said.
They also have ideas to put their own spin on the style, fusing American and Belgian aspects of brewing into single beers. Borrowing from the U.S. love for hops, they also want to create some porters and darker style beers.
All will be brewed with the traditional Belgian yeast that gives it its unique taste.
"It all depends on how big the beer is, if that clove and banana flavor that it's known for comes through. With some of the darker beers, you're not going to get a lot of that, because there's so much more going on," Nathan Heulsebusch said.
Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch have spent the past year doing market research and trying to find the best place for their business. They found that very few places in central Indiana made local brews, as well as featuring suitable seating to let people relax and enjoy the beer. Around the growing Center Grove area, that type of business is almost nonexistent.
"It was close, and the demographics are right. There's not a lot of really local places that people can go here," Nathan Huelsebusch said. "If we're in downtown Indianapolis, we're competing against five different breweries. Here, there's no one that's too close."
Nathan Huelsebusch is an international tax director for Cummins, which is where the Taxman Brewing name came from. Leah Huelsebusch is a pharmaceutical sales representative. Both are working full time and doing brewery-related business on the side.
So far, the variance for the brewery has been passed by the Town of Bargersville.
"We think it's going to be a good catalyst for things to happen downtown," said Brian Pohl, director of development for Bargersville. "People are excited to bring something like this to the area."
Financing should be finished by the end of September; their liquor license permit hearing was Monday; and after that, the process of starting up should begin.
The idea is to start construction by November. That would put a potential opening in March.
"There's a lot of paperwork. Nobody really knows how to do a lot of these things. Even our architects and people we're working with haven't done breweries a lot, so it's totally different for them," Leah Huelsebusch said.
The brewery will distribute its beers to bars and restaurants throughout central Indiana. Taxman Brewing's distribution licenses are being reviewed, and Nathan Huelsebusch expects to be selling its beer by November.
Currently, the Huelsebusches have started brewing their beer on a small system at Cutter's Brewing in Avon. They are still playing with recipes and techniques, but once they have all of the details of the beers ironed out, they'll use the 30-barrel system at Cutter's to start churning out its product, Nathan Huelsebusch said.
"We won't have our own brewing equipment in here until the end of 2014. But by then, our product will already be tested on the market, people will know who we are," he said. "It makes that next investment much more feasible."
Already, Taxman Brewing is carving out new fans in its future home. At the Bargersville Summer Stages in August, they served selections of their Signature Pale Ale and Abbey Blonde to guests 21 and older. They explained their plans and met some of the residents who they hope will support them.
"It's been a lot of work, but it's been fun. Bargersville is an area that needs something like this, and people seem excited," Leah Huelsebusch said.


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The Dancearts Competition Team is open to Junior and Senior Dancearts dancers, ages 8 years and older. As a Competition Dancer you have the opportunity to experience rehearsals and performances at a more professional level. It is important that your conduct and attitude during classes and rehearsals be positive and respectful. This would also be expected in your relationship with fellow dancers as well as the teachers and choreographers you work with. As a Competition Dancer, you represent Dancearts and set an example for the rest of our dancers.
You must be enrolled in, and attending, a Ballet class (for the entire school year) at Dancearts or Halcyone Perlman School of Dance (also in Columbia).
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Summer Dance Intensive Camp is also required for all Competition Dancers.
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Who's in? I'll be at both, but I'm driving lead for the Women's 3 *grumble grumble* at Walburg, and don't get to race. Racing 4's at Pace Bend (hopefully nearing the end of my 4's tenure), and driving lead for the Men's 3 in the afternoon.
This is one of my favorite race weekends in Texas (although I hear Lago is good -- this will be my first year doing Lago), so I'm stoked!