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SHEPHERDSTOWN - Anointed with a white construction hard hat and surrounded by members of her congregation, 94-year-old Genevieve Monroe, the oldest living member of Shepherdstown's Asbury United Methodist Church, looked on with joy Sunday as ground was officially broken on the church's new multimillion-dollar multipurpose facility.
A lifelong resident of Shepherdstown and a member of the church for more than 60 years, Monroe, wrapped in a maroon overcoat and grasping a cane, described the official groundbreaking ceremony as beautiful from her front-row seat to the landmark event for the church, which was first founded in 1867.
"I'm glad that God spared me to witness this groundbreaking. We really need it, because the church is expanding. I'm glad for it, and I'm happy to be here to witness it," said Monroe, who turned 94 last October. "God is good."
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Ground is broken Sunday at the site of Asbury United Methodist Church's new multimillion-dollar multipurpose facility. From left are Clark Dixon, Craig Collis, David Molino, Shepherstown Mayor Jim Auxer, Kamren Solomon, Pastor Rudy Bropleh, Associate Pastor Tommy Murray and Genevieve Monroe.
Slated to be completed as early as October, the $2.2 million multipurpose facility will be larger than 14,000 square feet, nearly twice the size of the church's existing footprint of 7,822 square feet. The facility will be large enough to house a community room and gymnasium, and it will also feature six classrooms, a commercial-sized kitchen, two nurseries and a lobby. The project is the first phase of a planned three-phase project that will eventually see an expansion of the church's sanctuary and the construction of additional office space.
Members of the church, located off Kearneysville Pike, gathered outside the existing building after Sunday's worship service to watch six gold shovels planted into the ground by leaders of the church and those instrumental in the project.
Wearing a yellow hard hat adorned with the words "God At Work," Ginger Medley, the church's pastor of worship and assimilation, said the groundbreaking was a day that God had made, as she read from the book of Psalms and led the crowd in refrains of "hallelujah" and "amen."
"Surely, today we believe that this is a day the Lord has brought us to. This is a work that God has commissioned us to do. What a great privilege that God wants to use us to uplift his kingdom and to bring more families to the love and the hope of Jesus Christ. We're just so grateful for today," Medley said.
The church's senior pastor, Rudy Bropleh, known simply as "Pastor B" to his congregation, said the expansion project has been a partnership between God, the people of Asbury United Methodist and the people of the Shepherdstown. He thanked the church's community partners who helped make it happen and said there will continue to be a partnership between the church and those in the community.
"This is a partnership, and it's an investment in our community, so, on behalf of the entire Asbury family, I thank all of you for what you have done, for what you are going to do and what you will do after the facility has been erected," Bropleh said. "We believe in our community, and so we want to continue to make an investment, if only in a small way with a facility of this sort, so that families can have more opportunities and lives can be enriched and improved."
Clark Dixon, chair of the church's expansion committee, said when Bropleh joined the church about six years ago, the church began taking off and growing. Soon church leaders realized they were running out of room, so Dixon said leaders decided to take on the expansion project.
"We started with a capital campaign - that's continuing -and then, of course, all the plans that have come in the meantime in order to build the expansion. The idea was that we would add various classrooms and various space for youth activities and our various ministries, so that's the impetus behind it," Dixon said.
Dixon said the church had also intended to expand the facility's worship sanctuary, but the church didn't have enough money to afford it. Instead, the sanctuary expansion and construction of additional office space was put on hold.
"We anticipate, hopefully, if our building fund continues to build, we will be able to do that within the next year in addition to this expansion here," Dixon said.
David Molino, an architect with Centura Associates, also took part in the groundbreaking ceremony. Based in Chambersburg, Pa., the company designed the church's new facility. Molino was joined by Craig Collis, of Martinsburg's Minghini's General Contractors, which also is involved in the project.
Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer was also invited to participate.
"It's a wonderful thing for the community and for Shepherdstown to play a role in the erection of this structure and what it will mean to the folks in the community," Auxer said.
Bropleh said the new multipurpose facility will also be community-oriented and is part of the church's continued desire to invest in the community and better serve the needs of families in the area. He said the church wants the facility be a place where children can come and play, a place where wellness programs, preschool and daycare services can be offered, in addition to church functions.
"The big thing for us is we see the church as a partner - a positive partner - in the community, and we just want to do our part to be able to enrich the lives of people in the community," Bropleh said.
- Staff writer Edward Marshall can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 182, or email@example.com.


text: Explore That Luang Wat Sisaket Lao National Museum That Luang Buddha Park Ban Pako Resort Ang Nam Ngum Reservoir The northwest Share One and a half kilometres east of Patouxai stands the Buddhist stupa, That Luang, Laos's most important religious building and its national symbol. The present building dates from the 1930s and is a reconstruction; the original That Luang is thought to have been built by King Setthathilat in the mid-sixteenth century, and it is his statue that is perched jauntily on a pedestal in front of the stupa. Archeological evidence suggests that, like most central and southern Lao Buddhist structures of significance, That Luang was built on top of an ancient Khmer site. What the original Buddhist stupa looked like is a mystery, but a Dutch trader, Gerritt van Wuysthoff, who visited Vientiane in 1641, left an awestruck account of the gold-covered "pyramid" he saw there. Between then and the early nineteenth century, the stupa was embellished and restored periodically, but this ceased after the 1828 Siamese raid which left the capital deserted. When French explorers Francis Garnier and Louis Delaporte stumbled upon That Luang in 1867, it was overgrown by jungle, but still largely intact. A few years later, Chinese-led bandits plundered the stupa looking for gold, and left it a pile of rubble. A photo on display in the National Museum, taken in the late 1800s to commemorate the visit of a group of Frenchmen, gives some indication of the extent of the devastation. A French attempt at restoration was made in 1900, after which the stupa was disparagingly referred to as the "Morin Spike", a snipe at the architect, whose idea of a Buddhist stupa resembled a railroad spike turned on its head. Dissatisfaction with the design eventually led to another attempt in the 1930s. Using sketches done by Delaporte as a model, a re-restoration in brick and stucco was carried out over four years, and what you see today are the results of this effort. The tapering golden spire of the main stupa is 45m tall and rests on a plinth of stylized lotus petals, which crowns a mound reminiscent of the first-century BC Buddhist stupa at Sanchi, India. The main stupa is surrounded on all sides by a total of thirty short, spiky stupas, which can be reached via any of four gates in the crenellated walls that support the monument. The whole is in turn surrounded by a cloistered wall, vaguely Chinese in style. Within the cloisters is a collection of very worn Buddha images, some of which may have been enshrined in the original Khmer temple that once occupied the site. Until just a few years ago, only the stupas' spires were "gilded", but with the passing years, more and more gold paint has been applied, so that now even the inner walls and their crenellations are gold. The effect is best seen just before sunset or during the evenings leading up to the That Luang Festival, when the stupa is festooned with strings of lights, and moths the size of sparrows circle and cling to its glowing surface. Read More

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Forget it.
Yep, go ahead and toss out all those ideas you've had about whether or not you'd ever drive a hybrid or an electric car.
"Not me," "no way," "never," "can't do it," "looks weird," "nah, I'm cool," "you couldn't pay me to drive that. " (Couldn't pay you, huh? LOL…sure, but we get the point.) Either way, admit it. At some point in the past we've all probably made some comment about our unwillingness to conform to the idea of "going green."
I'm sure a lot of it stems from the fact that many of us had no idea what kind of automobiles were coming down the pike or that fuel costs and the environment would now be driving the further design of automobiles.
Don't feel bad. There are a few automakers that have been fighting the trend too. (No names).
Well, welcome to the future. Hybrid and electric vehicles are now mainstream and a centerpiece of the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 16.
And from the looks of a lot of the automobiles on display, the idea of "going green" is a whole lot cooler than those crazy visions of having to tool around in some odd-looking box hoping you'd make it to your destination.
Take, for example, the new Cadillac Platinum Concept being displayed at the auto show featuring Cadillac's emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models with a focus of emphasizing new expressions of technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system.
The XTS Platinum Concept uses Cadillac's 3.6L V-6 Direct Injection gas engine, paired with a plug-in hybrid system. The plug-in technology enables the battery to fully charge from a standard electrical outlet, enabling pure electric propulsion in many driving situations, especially urban commutes in which fuel efficiency may double that of a conventional hybrid.
"The XTS Platinum Concept is the next expression of Cadillac's Art and Science execution philosophy, reflecting our drive to deliver the latest innovations in the most artful manner," said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. "We envisioned this concept as an automotive personal headquarters, using advanced technology to enable new levels of connectivity and luxury."
The Cadillac Converj, which features a lot of the same basic engineering elements as the Chevy Volt, more of Caddy's luxury amenities and styling, has been getting rave reviews for its styling and technology features. And, rumor has it, could very well be going into production.
If Cadillac does green light the Converj for production, it will likely feature a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery which powers an electric motor that produces 120 kW (161 hp) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque, according to reports. Like the Volt, the Converj would be recharged by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine after the car travels past its 40 mile electric-only range.
Considering that Cadillac could use a vehicle the size of the XTS concept in its line-up, don't be surprised if a production model of this vehicle is down the road.
A hybrid version of the Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid is also being showcased at the Detroit show as well as the Tesla S Model, an electric sedan with a 300 mile range and 0–60 time of 5.6 seconds.
William "Willie G" Gock, editor-in-chief, Rides magazine, said vehicles like the Converj are definitely signs that "green" is now mainstream.
"Manufacturers seemed to have realized that green is no longer quirky – it's what is in," said Gock. "Design has finally caught up with technology, allowing drivers to be eco-friendly without sacrificing style."
Hoping to build on the popularity of the MINI E, the BMW Group unveiled a BMW 1 Series Coupe with the automaker's all-electric ActiveE technology as part of an emissions-free drive concept.
The move highlights the continuation of BMW's research and development activities in the field of electro-mobility in pushing closer toward the production of an all-electric vehicle with all the attributes that we've come to expect from BMW.
The concept features the integration of the all-electric ActiveE technology with the drive components in the existing vehicle package of the BMW 1 Series Coupe with four full-size seats and a luggage compartment.
The motor, specially developed for the model and located in the rear axle, delivers 170 horsepower and maximum torque of 184 lb.-ft. The vehicle clocks 0-60 mph in approximately 8.5 seconds.


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Senator Seeks 24-Hour Advance Notice Of Corporate Political Contributions/Assemblymember Asks For Constitutional Convention
Yesterday, Broc Romanek noted the continuing interest in mandating disclosure of political spending by corporations. See Battle Lines Being Drawn: Political Spending Disclosures. We are also seeing activity here in California. Last week, Senator Noreen Evans introduced SB 121 to require any corporation that has shareholders located in California and that makes a contribution or expenditure


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Three B-52s become the first aircraft to circle the globe non-stop, Willie O'Ree breaks the NHL's color barrier, "The Jeffersons" premieres, and Jim Thorpe gets his Olympic medals back, all on this day.
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Concerned that high property insurance rates are stifling growth, the South Carolina Realtors Association wants lawmakers to nix a state law that enables insurers to raise premiums more easily.
The group adds a powerful voice to a growing chorus calling for reform. With 13,500 members, the Realtors Association is the largest professional trade group in the state.
"We want to see what we can do to increase competition in the state and make sure homeowners get the best deal they can," said Nick Kremydas, chief executive officer of the association.
In a meeting last week, the group's board voted to:
Push lawmakers to rescind legislation that allows insurance companies to bypass immediate scrutiny from regulators when the want to hike rates. Current laws allow this as long as insurers don't raise rates statewide by more than 7 percent.
Direct the state Department of Insurance to hold a public hearing once a year to receive information from consumers.
Urge the Insurance Department to do reports twice a year on the state of the property insurance industry.
Andy Twisdale, a real estate agent on Hilton Head, spearheaded the effort to make property insurance reform one of the group's legislative priorities. He said prospective buyers in and outside South Carolina have told him they won't buy homes in the Lowcountry because of high property insurance rates.
State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, said the Realtors Association has clout in the Legislature and could add muscle to insurance reform legislation he introduced earlier this year. "Critical to any comprehensive reform is having the major political players make it a priority," he said.
He added, however, that because insurance issues are so complex, he doesn't expect any legislation to pass this session. He credited The Post and Courier for raising the public's awareness of an important pocketbook issue.
The newspaper's investigation "Storm of Money" revealed that South Carolina has some of the highest home insurance rates in the nation, particularly premiums for homes worth more than $400,000. Because of recent rate hikes, many coastal homeowners now pay more for insurance than property taxes.
"We don't want to incentivize homeownership in North Carolina and Georgia," said Kremydas, adding that the issue is likely to heat up even more as the federal government revamps its flood insurance program. Many expect this will lead to higher flood insurance premiums.
Insurance industry officials have countered that South Carolina is a high-risk area because of its exposure to hurricanes, and that insurance companies need to incorporate this risk in their rates.
Reach Tony Bartelme at 937-5554.


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Services are provided by program faculty and supervisory staff who hold national and state certification in their respective areas. Qualified graduate students provide or assist in the provision of these services under the direct supervision of the faculty and staff.
The graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Teachers College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Academic concentrations leading to certifications include the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) and the Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD, both of which are registered with the New York State Education Department.


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When local promoter Joe Herbert started planning for his 10th annual Stagecoach Productions Bash, he was able to schedule it for 6 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Meadowbrook Park Ballroom in Bascom. Herbert also started looking for an organization to receive the proceeds.
Over the years, income from the bash has been given to various local groups. In 2012, the money was given to First Call for Help, but this year, Herbert wanted the money to benefit youth in some way.
With a tight city budget closing the pool and doing away with the July 4 fireworks, Herbert said Tiffin children are being short-changed.
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Hot Lunch is to headline the 10th annual Stagecoach Productions Bash Jan. 26 in Bascom.
"From now on, I want to keep the money for the kids," he said. "Sandy Burns is the one that got me to do the whole thing."
It was Burns who told Herbert about the need for new helmets for the Tiffin Little League football and cheerleaders program. Herbert said he appreciates how TLLF helps children to be active while learning the importance of team work and the skills needed to excel in football or cheerleading.
After doing some research, he decided protecting young athletes from head injuries would be a worthy cause.
"TLLF has 145 kids. New helmets are about $95 each, or about $15,000," Herbert said. "TLLF is in their 40th year. The kids pay zero money to play except for the shoes. Somehow, Paul Shoemaker, president of TLLF, is able to keep the budget in the black."
In the past, a local band has opened for the headliner, but this year's bash is to have three bands from the area. First to take the stage is Quick Shine at 6:20 p.m., followed by MARS and concluding with Hot Lunch.
After about a 10-month hiatus, Hot Lunch is headlining the bash. The group includes Mark Spencer of Tiffin, drums; Dustin Dewey of Clyde, bass guitar; Neal Barrett of Green Springs, lead guitar; Tony Taylor of Fremont, rhythm guitar; and Ben Archer of Bellevue, lead vocals.
"It's a very entertaining, energetic band, pretty well-known," Spencer said. "People know who we are when they hear the name."
Spencer said Hot Lunch returned in time to play at the 2012 Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival for the third consecutive year. Late in 2011 and early 2012, Dewey was out of action with a health crisis and the band did not want to play without him.
For now, Dewey is in remission. When the band made its comeback, they called it "the beat cancer tour."
"He's doing really good. He had Hodgkins disease of the lymph nodes. ... He had to go through chemo and radiation. ... it burned his vocal chords," Spencer said.
Opening this year's bash is Quick Shine, based in Fremont and headed by Mike Risner. Sandwiched in the middle is MARS with original members Seth Marlowe, rhythm guitar and vocals and Aaron White, bass. New in the line-up are Neal Anderson, drums, and David Foreman, guitar. The band continues to play classic rock.
Herbert said Tom Borer has been helping him with the arrangements for the benefit. They are hoping those who have attended in the past will return for a night of music, dancing and fundraising. In addition, the musicians are hoping to record the music at the bash and produce a CD.
Those who attend should bring their own beverages or food. Free taxi service is to be available 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To obtain tickets, stop at The Viaduct, 84 N. Washington St.; Tan-It-All, 321 Jefferson St.; or Raitzy's Chop Shop, 235 N. Washington St.


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November 15, 2011
Advocates in Action
Wisconsin – Caledonia, Wisconsin, Laura Oliver along with her good friend and former Advocate of the Month Tom Chelius are scheduled to speak to Laura's Representative Robin Vos regarding the oral parity access legislation in Wisconsin (AB 151 / SB 101). They plan to ask for his support on this issue in hopes of moving the bill forward.
Thank you Laura and Tom for your initiative and hard work!
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific:
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Happenings on the Hill
President Signs Executive Order on Drug Shortages
President Obama signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to broaden reporting of potential shortages of certain prescription drugs and to expedite regulatory reviews that can help prevent or respond to shortages. Under the order, FDA also will work with the Department of Justice, which will examine whether potential shortages have led to illegal price gouging or stockpiling of lifesaving medications.
The executive order requires FDA to expand its current efforts to expedite the review of new manufacturing sites and drug suppliers to help prevent shortages. It also directs FDA to take additional steps to require drug manufacturers to provide adequate advance notice of manufacturing discontinuances or other actions that could lead to critical shortages.
In addition to signing the executive order, the White House announced the president's support for the Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act (S. 296 and H.R. 2245). This bipartisan legislation would require manufacturers to notify FDA of any potential drug shortages. According to the White House, early notification of potential drug shortages can help prevent a shortage from becoming a crisis by allowing hospitals, doctors, and manufacturers to take action to ensure medications remain available. Currently, FDA can only require drug manufacturers to disclose the discontinuation of a critical drug when the drug is available through a single manufacturer.
The IMF is aware that shortages of many medications are affecting patients throughout the United States. We are particularly concerned that patients currently being treated with DOXIL (which is approved in combination with VELCADE) are unable to receive this drug. There is currently a waiting list for DOXIL that is available to prescribing physicians. If you are a myeloma patient who has not been able to get DOXIL, please call the IMF Hotline at 800-452-2873 to share your story and get further information.
The IMF advocacy team is actively monitoring S. 296 and H.R. 2245. Further information about these bills is available on our web site at the IMF Advocacy Action Center.
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SALEM - Salem students' artwork will be featured at an upcoming fundraiser for the Salem Storybook Museum.
A total of 25 pieces of original artwork created by students at Salem City Schools will be included along with other pieces by local artists in the Second Annual Art Auction & Jazz Festival, "A Sparkling December," from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Kent State University Salem campus, 2491 state Route 45. The event is being presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Sebo in association with the museum.
Students at Southeast Elementary were excited to be included in the event, according to Steve Cabassa, art teacher for the fourth through sixth grades.
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Artwork of Salem City Schools students will be featured in the Salem Storybook Museum's Second Annual Art Auction & Jazz Festival, "A Sparkling December," from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Kent State University Salem campus, 2491 state Route 45. Cost to attend the event is $15 per person and reservations may be made by calling co-chairman Robert Viencek at 330-332-4723. In this photo, Steve Cabassa, fourth through sixth grade art teacher, reviews a piece of art with sixth-grader Delaney Willoughby. (Salem News photo by Kevin Howell)
"It's a great opportunity to show off how hard the kids work in art class," he said. "I know that the students feel a sense of pride to have their work featured."
Coordinated by Robert Viencek and Janis Yereb, the event will feature a silent auction in which the artwork will be sold. Students and artists will receive 75 percent of the sale price, with the remaining 25 percent, as well as other proceeds from the event, going toward the renovation of the Victorian house at Fifth Street and North Lincoln Avenue that will eventually be the museum's home.
The event will also include a performance by The Matt Skitzki Trio. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are needed since no tickets will be sold at the door.
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WHAT:?Second Annual Art Auction & Jazz Festival "A Sparkling December"
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
WHERE:?Kent State University Salem campus, 2491 state Route 45
COST: $15, reservations needed. Call Robert Viencek, 330-332-4723
Tickets are available at the following locations: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Vivian's Antiques and Collectibles in Columbiana, or at Consign & Design in Poland. Reservations may be made by calling Viencek at 330-332-4723.


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At 8 tonight, three young theater entrepreneurs will realize a shared dream when the curtain rises on their ambitious production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" in the New Phoenix Theatre.
The complex musical – a daring undertaking for any company, let alone one that has existed for less than a year – is the culmination of many months of planning and years of fantasizing among University at Buffalo graduates Kelly Copps, Kristin Bentley and Arin Lee Dandes. It marks the official launch of their newly formed company Second Generation Theatre, an outfit poised to deliver a welcome jolt of new energy into Buffalo's already swelling theater community.
The seeds for the new company were planted at UB, where Copps and Bentley co-directed a variety show in which Dandes was later invited to participate. But after school and some time spent performing on Western New York stages, the trio went off in separate directions to pursue theater opportunities in New York City and elsewhere.
Last year, after Copps and Dandes had moved back from New York City, they found themselves sitting together at a Delaware Avenue restaurant and batting around the idea of a new project with Bobby Cooke, a server at the restaurant who will play the Baker in "Into the Woods."
"It really happened at Merge brunch one day with Bobby's bottomless mimosas, which is where all good ideas start," Bentley said. Bentley said he and Copps "felt we were going to do this someday, and this was the place to do it. You really can have it all in a way that I don't think you can in other cities."
It was as easy as that: Over champagne and OJ, a company was born. Because each member had a special affinity for "Into the Woods" and knew a few local actors who were dying to play roles in it, their first show seemed to materialize naturally.
The musical, a perennial favorite of theater students and musical fans, tells a tragicomic tale of human longing through the eyes of classic fairy-tale characters. It was last produced by MusicalFare Theatre (then SummerFare) in 1991.
"We felt that now was the time for us to make our own mark and to really own something," Dandes said. "I think we were ready for that."
Soon after that fateful brunch, the trio began to make its plans known in Buffalo's tightknit theater community, and said the response was overwhelmingly positive. Copps said she's received plenty of advice on marketing and other aspects of running a company from the likes of Shakespeare in Delaware Park founder and Jewish Repertory Theatre co-founder Saul Elkin and MusicalFare founder Randall Kramer.
"It seems that the established theater companies in Buffalo have looked to our generation much more recently, and picked shows that are aimed more toward our generation," Bentley added, pointing to the success of the Irish Classical Theatre Company, Jewish Repertory Theatre, MusicalFare, Torn Space Theater and Kavinoky Theatre as inspiration. "We want something that can have that longevity that is of our generation."
Members of the bright-eyed trio were hesitant to provide specifics about its exact mission, preferring to remain open about what niche it will eventually fill in Buffalo's ever-changing theatrical ecology. At the outset, they seem to be more interested in producing traditional plays and musicals and building on the work of Buffalo's existing theaters than offering bold or edgy interpretations of classics or delving into new work. Its second show, Neil LaBute's play "Some Girls," is slated for February.
Each member of the trio has spent plenty of time on stage. But aside from their directing experiences in college, none has a great deal of behind-the-scenes experience. At this early point, they seem high on the prospect of seeing "Into the Woods" on its feet and aren't worried about the challenges of forming and sustaining a new company.
"We're all very ambitious people," Bentley said. "Why wait for someone else to do what you want to do? Go out and do it yourself."
What: "Into the Woods"
When: 8 tonight through June 23
Where: New Phoenix Theatre, 95 Johnson Park
Tickets: $20 to $25
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Leading Edge Business Class for Farms, Ranches, and Ag-related Businesses
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Where: Mancos Public Library Mancos 211 West First Street
When: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Description: The SW Colorado Small Business Development Center is offering a Leading Edge Business skills and planning course for farms, ranches, and related bsinesses such as agri-tourism, forestry, hunting, custom harvesting, food processing."Tilling the Soil of Opportunity" is a farmers an rancher friendly course that teaches the art of business planning. Participants will be provided with information, professional advice and tools to develop business skills and create plans to start, manage an grow their businesses. They wil focus on creating production, marketing and financial plans that consider their desired quality of life, land health and how to plan for term sustainability. Completed business plans will be eligible for cash awards. Ideal for beginning and experienced agreicultural producers and related businesses. This is a nine session course to be held in Mancos on Saturday afternoons. Register by Jan. 10 to secure a seat. Tuition is $280 and includes 36 hours of instruction. Scholarships are available. Contact Lynn Asano at 247-7009 or Cindy Dvergsten at 882-4222 for details.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- In just over a year, America's top figure skaters will take center ice on WFMY News 2. The 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships comes to the Greensboro Coliseum January 18-25, 2015 and as the official local television partner, WFMY News 2 will take a lead role in promoting and covering this premier national event.
Greensboro hosted the U.S. Figure Skating Championships for the first time in 2011 and WFMY News 2's coverage was second to none. Now, WFMY News 2 takes it to the next level - devoting hours of news coverage, special reports, and social engagement well in advance of the event. And when the week of the Championships finally arrives, viewers will see unprecedented reporting on every platform.
"In 2015, all eyes will be on Greensboro," said Larry Audas, WFMY News 2 President and General Manager. "Years of commitment have put these figure skaters at the top of their game. The same goes for the WFMY News 2 team. We are ready with high-quality coverage and community-building commitment."
"We have been very impressed with WFMY News 2's local investment and coverage in the region," said Hill Carrow, Chairman of the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. "That is why we are proud to announce them as a Diamond Media & Marketing Partner, our highest level of media and marketing sponsorships. Not only did they go 'all in' on the 2011 Championships, but they have been the title sponsor of the downtown Greensboro rink - the WFMY News2 Winterfest - since its inception. They really know their ice sports, and we look forward to a great relationship with the WFMY News 2 team."
"Over a hundred thousand people enjoyed this amazing spectacle in 2011. While it's the national championship for skaters, it is also a major local event for people in the Triad," said Bob Clinkingbeard, News Director at WFMY News 2. "We will cover every angle."
The 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships already is showing commitment to the Triad by supporting WFMY News 2's "Read 2 Succeed" literacy program. Through its sponsorship, thousands of local students will receive the message that reading creates champions. Viewers and digital platform users will see coverage throughout 2014 on WFMY News 2, wfmynews2.com, and on all WFMY mobile platforms.


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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs up the field as Oakland Raiders Mike Jenkins (21) looks to make a tackle during the first half of play at a preseason game in O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on August 10, 2013.
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A Cheektowaga man and a Lackawanna woman were arrested on drug charges after their vehicle was found in Delaware Park after hours.
Northwest District police spotted a car in the park about 12:30 a.m. and found Gregory Spunt, 24, of Huxley Drive, Cheektowaga, and Lauren Kozub, 18, of Ludel Terrace, Lackawanna, inside the vehicle. Police reported that they smelled a strong odor of marijuana and found a small plastic bag of alleged marijuana and two bags containing pills in the car's center console.
Spunt and Kozub were charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of drugs outside their original containers, uninspected vehicle, and an equipment violation.


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human body and the earth naturally produce electric and magnetic fields.
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interactions between the body, the earth, and other electromagnetic fields
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body's electromagnetic field must be in balance to maintain good health.
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SALEM - Negotiations with Ruetgers Organic Corp. and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are proceeding on a remedial design for the Nease Chemical Superfund Cleanup site, the EPA's Region 5 remedial project manager, Dion Novak said Tuesday.
The site consists of 44 acres along state Route 14 two-and-a-half miles northwest of Salem on the Columbiana-Mahoning county line and cleanup is expected to cost $19 million.
The Superfund, created in December of 1980, is the federal government's program to clean up the nation's most polluted hazardous waste sites.
For 12 years, between 1961 and 1973, Nease Chemical produced various household cleaning compounds, fire retardants and pesticides-some of which included what the EPA called an "uncommon chemical" - mirex.
Nease Chemical used unlined ponds to treat waste from the manufacturing process and hazardous substances seeped into the soil and ground water from the ponds.
The waste was also placed in buried drums that eventually leaked.
Consequently, the soil was contaminated with mirex and the groundwater was contaminated by a group of chemicals called volatile organic compounds.
Surface water runoff from the waste treatment ponds flowed into nearby feeder creek tributaries that run through the site causing pollution in the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek which is east of the site, the EPA said.
Mirex has not been manufactured in the U.S. since 1978 when it was banned and the Nease site was placed on the Superfund list 29 years ago, in 1983.
Ruetgers Organics Corp. acquired the Nease property in 1977 but never operated at the site.
The EPA signed a Record of Decision in 2008 detailing the soil and sediment (mud) cleanup in the creek while working with Ruetgers to ensure that plans are developed and the creeks are cleaned up.
The cleanup design had been expected in 2011 and the last update was in April 2010 with the next set of procedures scheduled for this year.
Those included removal of the most contaminated sediment in the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek; removal of Feeder Creek sediment; removal of the most contaminated floodplain surface soil; and disposal of soil and sediment at the old Nease plant, where it will be covered with clean soil.
The EPA detailed that aspect, explaining that when the sediment is moved to the Nease site, it will be dried out and placed with contaminated soil from Nease.
It will be covered with clean soil and monitored to ensure that it doesn't move or leak. Contaminated soil currently on the Nease property will be handled in a similar way, according to a 2005 cleanup decision.
"Dealing with environmental matters (such as contaminated soil and sediment) locally is a more responsible approach than sending it someplace else where it becomes another community's problem," the EPA said.
New samples of fish, sediment (mud) and water were taken from the creek in late 2005 and from fish tissue in 2005 and 2009.
Floodplains were sampled in 2006 and the information was used to develop the 2008 cleanup decision. Fish tissue samples were taken again in 2010 and those results are included in designing a long-term monitoring strategy.
In 2006, treatment with "nanoscale zero-valent iron" began at the site.
The treatment (also called NZVI) was started in one of the most contaminated spots in the ground water.
"NZVI is an innovative technology that injects microscopic particles of specially treated iron into the ground water," the EPA said.
The tiny particles will chemically clean deep ground water.
At the time, the EPA said, "This innovative technology will allow the particles to flow with the ground water while cleaning the underground aquifer as they reach into the smallest cracks in the bedrock under the site."
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The 6 Weirdest Choices Marvel Made In Their Online Game
Marvel just released an MMORPG set within their universe of superheroes, appropriately titled Marvel Heroes, because why screw around with people's expectations. You get to play as one of their famous characters and battle through endless waves of nefarious villains. I picked the Hulk, because after seeing him go apeshit in The Avengers, I don't understand why you would ever pick anyone but the Hulk. However, instead of fulfilling every superheroic daydream of my fat, lonely childhood, the game quickly devolves into a fantasy camp about being the worst Hulk that has ever existed in the history of the planet. Even worse than Ang Lee's Hulk, or Self-Conscious Naked Hulk from the Hulk Hogan sex tape.
#6. There Are a Hundred Other Heroes Who Look Just Like You
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So now I'm the Incredible Hulk, following in the footsteps of great men like Lou Ferrigno and Eric Bana. It's not something I take lightly, but the world is at stake and I must answer the call. I play through a short prologue mission wherein I attempt to thwart a massive breakout of supervillains from a maximum security prison and am then dropped into the main game hub of Stark Tower, surrounded by all the other players currently online.
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"... oh."
The very first thing I notice upon my arrival at the Tower is that there are 72 other Hulks, and they're all better than me. Had I known this when I accepted the mantle of justice, I might've selected a different gimmick. The Significant Hulk, perhaps, or the Recognizably Familiar But No Less Incredible Hulk. Or Gamma-Ray Grundlepunch, the groin-hammering super giant with a heart of gold and a temper the bad guys don't want to mess with. Or maybe Spider-Man. But Spider-Man costs extra, so I'm sticking with the Hulk.
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"One of us is going to have to change, and in all fairness, I was here first."
#5. You Are Feeble for Most of the Game, and the Enemies Are Bizarrely Unbalanced
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The Hulk is a 10-foot-tall jade Hercules with nuclear muscles. It shouldn't take me more than a stern glance to dispatch a bunch of bandanna-clad city toughs who look like they missed a turn on the way to an extras casting call for Streets of Fire and never found their way back home. However, low-level Mafia enforcers and anonymous gangbangers with guns and chains routinely murder the shit out of me. My superhuman status apparently makes me no less vulnerable to urban decay. I've died on a rancid subway platform more times than Vincent Schiavelli's character in Ghost.
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And like in Ghost, I will now be slain by muggers.
But two levels later, I'm stalking through the prehistoric jungles of the Savage Land, tossing mutant velociraptors around like empty JOOSE cans and thunderfisting tyrannosaurs directly in their pointy scientific dragon faces with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Nine-story robots, giant gerbils, and rocket-mounted dinosaur heads are met with an equally judicious application of frontier punch justice while the Quad City DJ's "C'mon N' Ride It" plays in a continuous loop on the stereo of my mind.
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That's a wildly inconsistent learning curve. The whole point of meta-human characters like the Avengers is that they have abilities placing them at a considerable advantage over mortal evildoers. That's why they became crime fighters in the first place. Otherwise they'd just sit at home like the rest of us. I'd understand if the dinosaurs gave him trouble, but the Hulk should be able to immediately rip pickpockets and hubcap thieves in half. He shouldn't have to spend five hours honing his goon-shredding skills to gain that ability. If you get bombarded with gamma rays and can't overpower a mugger on Fifth Avenue, you don't have superpowers. You have radiation poisoning.
#4. You Will Frequently Be Upstaged by Lesser Superheroes
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Here's how a typical mission goes for me in Marvel Heroes -- I, as the Hulk, stand with fists clenched, ready to storm a hovel of bloodthirsty rapists, when Hawkeye and Daredevil, two heroes renowned for their ability to be the least cool aspect of the movies in which they appear, suddenly blaze ahead of me and destroy every criminal in the seven boroughs of New York. That's like Richard Pryor meticulously going over his routine before a performance, only to get upstaged by a sudden impromptu appearance of Gallagher Two. Not even the real Gallagher. Gallagher Two.
And this happens all the time -- I frequently arrive at a location prepared to smash the holy hell out of the lawlessness within, only to find myself coming in on the heels of a squadron of Benjamin J. Grimms who have already consumed all of the Kingpin's nameless henchmen and are currently flogging him with table legs in the corner of his penthouse office. My Hulk shows up just in time to sweep up all the glass and take everyone's lunch order. I'm aware that the "late to the party" problem is a setting that can be switched off in the Options menu, but the game's default mode shouldn't be "watch everyone else have all the fun."
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"Sorry I'm late, everyone! Wow, looks like you've got that Dino Rider pretty well taken care of, huh, Thing? You ... you want a water bottle or something? I brought extras."
If I recall the final sequence of The Avengers correctly, shit didn't get real until the Hulk showed up. Everyone was standing around wondering what in the shuffling pickleshit to do about that flying reptilian war slug until the Hulk rode up on his moped and punched it into rage dust. Hulkamania doesn't lace up his battle sandals to pick up toppled water coolers and take photos for the official Avengers Instagram feed. He's there to smack the mighty living fuck out of evil, and yet Marvel Heroes so often leaves me standing around picking my puissant ass while an unstoppable team of two Hawkeyes and one Scarlet Witch delivers the adjudicating blow to Doctor Octopus' jawbone, simply because I clicked on "Travel to Nefarious Warehouse" two minutes too late or didn't spend 18 of the past 24 hours leveling up my superhero.


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Lady Bug Belly
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Look at those shoes!ReplyDelete
I love those shoes!ReplyDelete
I LOVE those shoes! Oh my!ReplyDelete
She is going to be too prescious in those shoes. So soon she'll be here...are you going to miss your pregnant belly or are you ready to be back to "normal" again?ReplyDelete
:--) Nell
She is going to be the bell of the ball, or at least the playground. I want some in my size.ReplyDelete
Those shoes are jut adorable!!!! and cute belly picture BTW!ReplyDelete
I love dressing up our little girl it's so much fun!!!!! I know you will love it!
I love those ladybug shoes! Every girl should have a pair of red shoes.ReplyDelete
She's going to be the most fashionable girl on the playground!ReplyDelete
Belly looks gorgeous, as always.
OH Steph! Those are soooo adorable. I can't wait to see her in them :)ReplyDelete
very cute!ReplyDelete
So sweet! Look at your belly button, it's waving at the ladybugs...ReplyDelete
Those are darling! My oldest was our little ladybug, we even have a ladybug etched on her headstone.ReplyDelete
Now, my other babies are always in ladybug gear, they are good luck :) Love those!!!
Btw, I can't wait to see how close together our babies are born. Our due dates are just days apart! :)
Oh my goodness! Those shoes were adorable!ReplyDelete
were? are adorable! sorry! multitasking!ReplyDelete
So, so cute! Now she can be just like Suri! :-)ReplyDelete
Cute shoes and cute skirt!ReplyDelete
I love ladybugs and those shoes! I actually call Evie my little ladybug sometimes. You take such wonderful belly pictures!ReplyDelete
Those are so sweet. If I ever have a little girl my pocketbook's gonna cringe. There are so many cute things that they just absolutely must have--lady bug shoes now added to the list!ReplyDelete
That's the best picture yet!ReplyDelete
- Brenda L.August 07, 2008 8:53 AM
Those shoes are adorable! Do you think you could find out where she purchased them? I would love a set for my little ladybug that will be born in Oct.!ReplyDelete
These are beyooootiful! I'm drooling . . .ReplyDelete
Oh! What a cute find! We will see her wearing them on here someday I am sure :)ReplyDelete
Love that baby belly! Love those shoes!ReplyDelete
It's almost time....!!!
Oh, how cute. It looks like you are showing Ivy her new shoes...ReplyDelete
ADORABLE--and the shoes are cute too!ReplyDelete
(loving the belly button--mine pops when I'm about done--looks like I'm trying to thumb a ride!)
Those are CUTE!!ReplyDelete
OH MY GOSH!!! Those are the CUTEST shoes!!! (and we know ladybug stuff around here!) I guess there was never any doubt that your daughter would have the cutest shoes, huh? ; )ReplyDelete
Gah--I can't wait to meet her!ReplyDelete
oh my goodness! aren't those the shose sent to Suri Cruise?? I heard that on Oprah Tom said they were her favorite!!!ReplyDelete
I read that On Christines Dates to Diapers.
So sweet! You keep coming up with more creative ideas :) Those shoes are adorable - keep them out so you don't forget to put them on her! I did that with a few items - oh well.ReplyDelete
I love the belly button! :)ReplyDelete
Love this!! Cute belly and those shoes! AdorableReplyDelete
Totally adorable!ReplyDelete
I wish those shoes came in my size! Oh, and, what a cute belly you have!ReplyDelete
Oh, baby shoes!!ReplyDelete
Very Very cute shoes on a very very cute belly!ReplyDelete
I have to say that is one of the nice things about knowing the sex of the baby. YOu get to look at all the cute stuff before baby comes and it gets you really excited. I just can't wait for baby to get here just to find out what it is.ReplyDelete
I don't know what I will do if it is a boy. Especially after seeing those adorable shoes it just makes me want another little girl.
Oh those are SO cute!!!ReplyDelete
Those shoes are just too cute! And so is your tummy!! ;o)ReplyDelete
Those shoes are adorable! You're entering the home stretch.ReplyDelete
those are such cute shoes!ReplyDelete
That is the cutest belly shot yet!ReplyDelete
Such a great pic! CUTE shoes!!ReplyDelete
those are adorable. she is going to be one stylin baby!ReplyDelete
so sweet!ReplyDelete
Ack!!! They are so stinking cute!ReplyDelete
So cute! I'm so excited for this little girl!ReplyDelete
So CUTE!ReplyDelete
We love ladybugs around here
I just love this picture!!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing,
too adorable!!ReplyDelete
Mary, mom to 10
Aww those are to sweet!ReplyDelete
So cute! And from that angle, we share the same view, haha.ReplyDelete
By the way, much appreciated and great post over at 5 Minutes.
Cute! I love lady bugs!!ReplyDelete
Like mama, like daughter! You can both have cute red shoes!ReplyDelete
Those shoes are DARLING!!ReplyDelete
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These shoes are so cute, but the belly...that is the CUTEST!ReplyDelete
those shoes are too cute! when I was prego I just loved looking at all the cute things we had set aside for our kiddo. Little did I know the hat "boob man" would be a tell all!ReplyDelete
Oh my golly those are cute. I can't wait to see them on her too! ; )ReplyDelete


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Stetson baseball team was defeated by Florida Gulf Coast by a score of 9-6 on Friday night at Swanson Stadium. The two losses to start this weekend's series marked the first time the Hatters (26-28, 15-11) have dropped an Atlantic Sun Conference series since March.
The Eagles (36-18, 18-8), meanwhile, earned their 14th win in 16 games thanks to a trio of three-run innings. FGCU is tied with North Florida for second place in the A-Sun standings, just one game back of Mercer with one contest remaining. Stetson, however, falls to 15-11 in the league, remaining in fifth place.
"The most disappointing thing was that we didn't put the ball in play with runners in scoring position," Stetson head coach Pete Dunn said after the game. "We had every opportunity to win this ball game tonight. The difference was that when they had two outs and men in scoring position they made quality contact, and we just didn't put the ball in play."
Stetson left 11 men on base, while FGCU only stranded six. There were two innings in which the Hatters put one run across, but had the opportunity to plate more.
In the fourth, with the score tied 3-3, senior Mitchel Brennan doubled, junior Robert Bruce singled, and sophomore Tyler Bocock walked, giving the Hatters a prime opportunity to do damage to the Eagles. A balk score Brennan, but two straight ground outs ended the Stetson charge.
The Hatters led off the top of the sixth with three straight walks, and were primed to punish FGCU pitching trailing just 6-4 at the time. A sacrifice fly by freshman Patrick Mazeika that drove in junior K'shawn Smith and another walk were sandwiched between a strikeout and a pop up to the second baseman.
"Obviously we had opportunities," Dunn continued. "Their pitchers didn't throw strikes. We had base runners, but when it came down to needing quality contact, we just didn't get it. We struck out eight times tonight, and I guarantee you many of those were with men in scoring position."
Three runs in the seventh on a couple of hit batsmen, a walk, and a three-run double off the wall in left put FGCU up 9-5, which was enough for the Eagles to hold onto the win, and take the series from the Hatters.
After the Eagles got on top of junior starting pitcher Austin Perez (7-2) early, plating three runs on five hits in the first inning, Stetson tied things up with a trio of runs of their own in the second.
Senior James Rasmussen led off with one of 11 walks by the FGCU pitching staff, freshman Konner Lutz followed with a single through the infield, and Brennan drove in the first Hatter run on a double to right center. A sac fly by Bocock, and a double to right by freshman Kevin Fagan tied the game at 3-3 early on.
Stetson attempted to rally late as well, scoring one in the top of the ninth to bring the final score to 9-6. Sophomore Garrett Russini walked, and then came around to score on a double to center by Rasmussen. It wasn't enough though, because after yet another walk, a strikeout and a foul out to the catcher ended the game.
Perez picked up just his second loss of the season after allowing six runs, five of which were earned, on nine hits. FGCU's RJ Brown (3-2) picked up the win despite giving up one run on two walks in just 1.2 innings of relief.
"We didn't lose the World Series, and we didn't knock ourselves out of the tournament," Dunn concluded. "We just have to try to get back up on the horse tomorrow, and try to get out of here with a win in this last game. We have to take some momentum into the tournament."
The Hatters and the Eagles will play the series finale on Saturday at Swanson Stadium. The final game of the regular season is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. with freshman Adam Schaly projected to take on junior Harrison Cooney.


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Thursday, September 19, 2013
The Swamp Foxes travel to Goose Creek Friday to take on an experienced Stratford squad.
The Knights are a well-balanced team that is off to a 3-0 start this season. Ashley Ridge, at 0-3, is still looking for its first win.
"Stratford has a very good quarterback in Jacob Park who is really accurate and also runs well," Ashley Ridge coach Kenny Walker said. "He is an Elite 11 quarterback and for good reason. They have other weapons as well but he is the main threat. We will have to get pressure on him in creative ways."
Park has already thrown for more than 870 yards and eight touchdowns this year. However, the QB is just one part of a senior class that has been looked upon for a number of years as one that could get Stratford back where it used to be. There are a lot of playmakers in that 20-man class and last year they helped the Knights have their best season since 2006.
Stratford has some skilled running backs and isn't afraid to put the ball in their hands if their oppononets limit passing options.
Ray Stackley is one of the most successful coaches in the state and, as usual, he has put together a team that is strong on both sides of the ball.
"Their defense is experienced," Walker said. "When I watch film on them, I see a lot of players who played against us when they were just freshmen and they were good then."
The Swamp Foxes have several skilled athletes, but have struggled putting a complete game together this season. Two of their three losses are to teams that enter play Friday undefeated.
Last week junior running back Tyler Garland had a 100-yard rushing night in a 20-10 loss to West Ashley.
The Knights are a very tough test, but if Ashley Ridge can break its losing streak anything is still possible. The Swamp Foxes also got out to a slow start in 2011 but ended up winning their region and advancing to the semi-finals of the state playoffs.
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Joni Flynn never met the man she was trying to help. Now she faces up to 14 months in federal prison for doing his "dirty work."
Flynn, 35, of Olean, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday for her part in a scheme that cost six victims more than $44,000.
The single mother of four told U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara that she had developed an online relationship that resulted in the man asking her to serve as a conduit for money he wanted to receive from the U.S. Authorities believe the man may have been in Nigeria, where the money was sent by Flynn.
"In many ways, I feel sorry for you," Arcara told her.
Prosecutors said Flynn made "a very small amount" of money as part of the scheme – most of it was sent to Nigeria – but will nevertheless be required to pay back the $44,000 that was lost by victims in the U.S.


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What could possibly follow a fairy tale wedding? How about a magical honeymoon at a seaside resort at the other end of the world?
Monaco's Prince Albert and his bride-to-be, Charlene Wittstock, are planning to honeymoon beside the Indian Ocean after their July 1-2 wedding in his principality, say sources at the landmark Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, South Africa.
The royal couple will attend a July 7 International Olympic Organizing Committee banquet in their honor at the hotel, say sources.
'There's no other place like it anywhere in South Africa," a source familiar with the couple's plans tells PEOPLE. "'South Africans have been coming here for generations for wedding celebrations, and it attracts international celebrities as well. It is a very special place."
The a family-run, luxury hotel in the Umhlanga Rocks is 20 minutes north of Durban. "Constructed in 1869 and originally used as navigational beacon, a beach cottage known as the 'Oyster Box,' was first converted into a hotel in the 1930s," according to its Web site.
In terms of accommodations, the President's Suite encompasses two floors, an ornate gold-leafed bed, a private swimming pool and a freestanding marble bath overlooking the Indian Ocean. Its terrace and private dining area can hold 10 guests. Price: $7,500 per night.
Dubbed South Africa's "garden district," the country's northeastern coastline holds special meaning for Wittstock. The Rhodesian-born swimmer, moved to Durban at age 17 to train for her Olympic bid while also teaching swimming to children in the nearby port of Richard's Bay.
Since becoming engaged, the princess-to-be has returned twice to the Durban area – most recently in February, when she flew to the KwaZulu-Natal province to participate in the world's largest swim event, the Midmar Mile, in support of Special Olympics.
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Get Into Swimming
Not been in the pool since school? It's changed a bit since then! It's time to rediscover swimming.
Learning to swim has no age limit and thousands are taking it up each year.
With lessons, group classes or our very own ASA Learn To Swim Pathway, getting started is easy.
You'll feel totally invigorated after your very first dip. Here are a few reasons to take the plunge:
- It's a great way to keep in shape.
- You'll enjoy this fun activity for the whole family.
- Knowing how to swim is a skill for life.
- Water safety can help save lives.
- It's great for pregnant women or people with disabilities to keep fit.
If you are at school check out the under-16s section in Go Swimming for more on getting started in aquatics.
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It is important to protect your identity from unlawful use and shield your accounts from fraud and unauthorized access. Click on any of the following links for information on preventing, detecting, and reporting fraud or ID Theft.
Online Security
Fight back against criminals by arming yourself with the knowledge to protect your identity and ensure your Internet security. Click on any of the following links for information on how to protect you when you are online.
OnlineOnGuard.gov: Tips from the federal government to help you protect your personal information.
FTC.gov: Information from the Federal Trade Commission to help you avoid identity theft and learn what to do if your identity is stolen.
FDIC.gov: Tips from the FDIC about how to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Online Security
SouthernTrust Bank offers tools and services that help protect your personal information
Passwords - It is important that you use a highly secure password for all of your financial accounts. Never use your pet's name,your child's name or anything else that a fraudster could easily find out. The most secure passwords are a combination of letters and numbers, not simply an address, phone number or date of birth. For added security, remember to change your password on a regular basis and avoid using the same password for multiple accounts.
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Checking and Savings Accounts
Protect your confidential information by using the following services at SouthernTrust Bank
Other tips:
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ATM and/or Debit Cards
ATM safety
Limited Liability for Consumer Accounts
Consumer (Retail) customers are provided certain protections under Regulation E. You should tell us at once if you believe your card and/or code has been lost or stolen, or if you believe that an electronic fund transfer has been made without your permission using information from your check. Telephoning is the best way of keeping your possible losses down. You could lose all the money in your account. If you tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of your card and/or code, you can lose no more than $50 if someone used your card and/or code without your permission. Also, if you do NOT tell us within 2 business days after you learn of the loss or theft of your card and/or code, and we can prove we could have stopped someone from using your card and/or code without your permission if you had told us, you could lose as much as $500. Also, if your statement shows transfers that you did not make, including those made by card, code or other means, tell us at once. If you do not tell us within 60 days after the statement was mailed to you, you may not get back any money you lost after the 60 days if we can prove that we could have stopped someone from taking the money if you had told us in time. If a good reason (such as a long trip or a hospital stay) kept you from telling us, we will extend the time period.
Anti-Virus Software
Viruses are programs or a piece of code that is downloaded to your computer without your knowledge. Many viruses are disguised as email attachments. When the attachment is opened the virus attaches itself to your system. Many times this happens without your knowledge. Should you receive a suspicious email, it is best to delete the email immediately.
Anti-virus software programs have been created to help protect your system from these attacks. Be cautious about offers for "free" anti-virus software and make sure you get your software from a highly reputable company. To remain protected against the newest threats you should maintain updates to your anti-virus software program. You should also use precaution when opening email attachments.
Basically, a firewall is a barrier to keep destructive forces away from property. In fact, that's why it's called a firewall. Its job is similar to a physical firewall that keeps a fire from spreading from one area to the next. A firewall filters the information coming through the Internet connection into your private network or computer system. If an incoming packet of information is flagged by the filters, it is not allowed through.
There are several manufacturers of firewall software; we encourage you to research what works best for you. Most common operating system software (including Windows XP and Vista) often come with built-in firewall functionality, but you may have to enable it.
Spyware is a type of tracking software installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect. Advertisers use spyware to enable them to track user behavior and promote their products.
If your Internet browser doesn't load pages as quickly as it used to, one possible cause of the bottleneck might be that your computer has become the victim of spyware. Many times spyware is attached to freeware that you may have downloaded.
In some cases this may just be a nuisance. In other cases there are malicious hackers who have created spyware programs for the purpose of collecting sensitive data from your system as well as installing additional software. The spyware may allow someone to read, write and delete files, download and install other software, change the default homepage, monitor keystrokes, or even format the hard drive. Your privacy is at risk when spyware is used by criminals.
There is software that is available to find and delete the programs from your compter. These programs can also protect you from downloading spyware in the future.
System Updates
Computer manufacturers offer automatic updates that notify you when a new update or upgrade is available for download. Regularly updating and maintaining your operating system, Web browser, and software programs will help protect your computer from possible security flaws.
Credit Report Monitoring
By monitoring your credit report, you can make sure that no one has opened bank accounts or applied and been approved for loans in your name using stolen information. Nationwide consumer reporting companies will provide you with a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months. There are three major credit bureau reporting agencies and depending on where you apply for credit, the credit-issuing company may review reports from one or all of these to determine your credit rating. You should review your credit report at least annually. You can request a copy of your credit report at the following:
Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 or www.equifax.com
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 or www.experian.com
TransUnion: 1-800-916-8800 or www.transunion.com
Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 or www.equifax.com
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 or www.experian.com
TransUnion: 1-800-916-8800 or www.transunion.com
Fraud Detection and Protection
We know how important it is to protect your identity from unlawful use, and unauthorized access. We want you to know that it is not our practice to ask for your User ID or password in an email. It is also not our practice to :
With these things in mind you should exercise caution when reading an email that may appear to have been sent by us. Unfortunately many criminals devise ways to exploit technology in an effort to rip you off.
Types of Online Fraud
Phishing and Spoofing
Sometimes criminals may send you email that looks like it has come from SouthernTrust Bank. These phony emails ask you to go to a Website that also looks like SouthernTrust Bank and provide your personal account information. These emails may even ask you to call a phone number and provide account information. But the Website is a fake.
Vishing uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to call and leave an automated recording. The recording alerts the consumer that their account has experienced unusual activity. The message instructs the consumer to call the same phone number shown on the spoofed caller ID with the same name as the financial company they are pretending to represent.
Social Media
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter allow people to stay connected to friends and family. Not suprisingly, the popularity of these sites has made them attractive targets for identify thieves and hackers.
Money Mules
Money mules are unsuspecting victims who become middlemen for criminals trying to launder stolen funds. Criminals recruit money mules, send them stolen money and then ask the money mules to wire or transfer the money unwittingly to the criminals and tell them they may keep a commission for performing the transfer or wire.
The victims of these scams may not only have their bank accounts closed and financial reputations ruined, but are often left financially responsible for returning the stolen funds.
Common signs of a money mule scam are:
Malware is short for "malicious software". Malware includes viruses, spyware and trojans that are designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system. Malware is often used to steal personal information and commit fraud.
Types of Traditional Fraud
There are other types of fraud or "traditional fraud" that are scams that normally involve physical documents or contact with another person. A few of those are:
Telephone Scams
Criminals scan the phone book in order to cold call victims hoping they reach customers of a bank they are claiming to be calling on behalf of. If the call was not initiated by the customer, the customer should ask for information from the caller. Never give out sensitive information. Always report the phone call to your bank.
Nigerian Scam Letters
Nigerian Scam Letters involves unsolicited letters and emails that are sent to individuals and companies offering the recipient something of value for their assistance in transferring millions of dollars to American banks. These fraud schemes have existed for a long time. The Federal Trade Commission has a list of the most common schemes at www.ftc.gov. Should you receive one of these letters please do not reply but report the letter to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Reporting Fraud or Identity Theft
Identity Theft
If you believe you have been a victim of Identity Theft or if you believe your SouthernTrust account information may have been compromised, please request or download the bank's Identity Theft Affidavit Packet which will assist us in processing your case.
Contact the bank using any of the following methods:
Telephone - Goreville 618-995-9000, Lake of Egypt 618-995-9999, Vienna 618-658-8888
By postal mail at:
SouthernTrust Bank
PO Box 9
Goreville, IL 62939
In Person
Contact the bank using any of the following methods:
SouthernTrust Bank
PO Box 9
Goreville, IL 62939
SouthernTrust Bank
PO Box 9
Goreville, IL 62939
Email Fraud or Phishing
If you believe you have received or replied to a suspicious email and provided private information about your SouthernTrust Bank account, please contact us immediately at the numbers provided above.
Lost or Stolen ATM card, debit card or checkbook
Please contact us immediately at the numbers provided above. If possible, please provide the check number for the last check that was written and to whom it was written. If your ATM card or debit card has been lost or stolen we will cancel your card and issue a replacement immediately.
Privacy Policy
We know how important it is to protect your identity from unlawful use and unauthorized access. Review SouthernTrust Bank's Privacy Policy to see how we use your personal information.
Identity Theft Packet
SouthernTrust Bank provides an Identity Theft Packet that you should complete and bring to the bank when reporting being a victim of fraud or Identity Theft. Please contact the bank for a copy or download directly from the bank's website at www.southerntrustbank.com.


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