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Amanda Weiss graduated from Waldorf College in April 2009 with her BA in Communications. Since graduation, she has been serving with AmeriCorps VISTA, a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Her first assignment was with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Mankato, Minnesota. At the completion of her year-long commitment to the VISTA assignment, Amanda decided to apply for another year of service and was offered a position at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Des Moines, Iowa. Habitat's ReStore resale outlets sell new and used home improvement materials to the public at discounted prices. Most of the materials in the store are donated by contractors, manufacturers, retailers and individuals. All proceeds from ReStore benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
Here' what Amanda has to say about her experiences with VISTA.
What made you decide to join AmeriCorps VISTA?
During my senior year at Waldorf, I learned about the AmeriCorps programs at a service fair that was held on campus. I researched the VISTA program (Volunteers in Service to America) and decided that it was the best fit for me. VISTA works in a lot of different non-profit organizations throughout the United States on capacity building (creating and implementing programs that will live on after the VISTA member's year of service).
For as long as I can remember, it has been my dream to work for a non-profit. Working with VISTA has helped me gain knowledge and experience in the non-profit world. Non-profit jobs are not the highest paying jobs, but knowing that I can make a difference in someone's life and see a smile on his or her face means more to me than money.
What were your responsibilities when you worked with the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Mankato, Minnesota?
In Mankato, I worked on creating partnerships in the community. I was a member of the Mankato State University Service Learning Committee, working on creating a service learning program. I worked with students of Mankato State University and Gustavus College on several service projects. In addition, I went out and spoke to many service groups and organizations, raising awareness of Habitat and the ReStore.
Tell us about your current position with VISTA in Des Moines, Iowa. How is this position different from your previous position with VISTA?
Here in Des Moines. I'm working with the ReStore on building their volunteer program. I have been doing research to learn what other ReStores do; what works and what doesn't work. Currently, I am working on creating a volunteer manual which will help guide staff in directing volunteers and give the volunteers a clear idea of what they will be doing. I give volunteers tours of the store and work closely in scheduling volunteer hours for the store.
Also, I help in creating a weekly e-newsletter which features pictures of items from the ReStore and happenings of the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. I post information on the ReStore's Facebook page, answer phone calls and help to schedule donation pick-ups.
Have you had opportunities to use your Communications degree while working in these positions?
Almost every day, I use skills I learned in Communications classes. I write press releases and articles for the local newspapers, create picture videos about Habitat for Humanity, and do design work for the organization. I've also had the opportunity to do quite a bit of public speaking about Habitat's mission.
What kind of impact has national service had on you?
National Service has opened my eyes to the variety of lifestyles people live, from poor to rich. There are many different forms of poverty in the world that a lot of people probably don't realize. It has also made me think about life and helped me learn what is important in my life. And I've met some amazing people that I'll never forget!
AmeriCorps offers many opportunities for professional development. In November of 2010, I had the opportunity to attend a national Habitat for Humanity conference in Alabama- where there were classes about Habitat, volunteerism, social media and professional development. I've also been able to go to many conferences on volunteer engagement
In the spring of 2011, I will participate in AmeriCorps Builds Week where Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members help in building Habitat houses for a week in a selected location.
What kind of impact do you think AmeriCorps VISTA will have on your future?
The connections I have made through AmeriCorps VISTA will be great assets for the future; whether they be personal friendships or business relationships. AmeriCorps and its alumni are a great support group!
I feel that I have grown professionally, while gaining real world experience. I've learned how to work with volunteers, how to interact with people living in poverty, and how to communicate with people who speak other languages. I have also grown personally; learning how to survive on a poverty budget, because the AmeriCorps stipend does not give a lot of extra allowance. This has helped me to grow up and learn responsibility, showing me that I shouldn't take for granted what I have in life.
I would love to find a position with a non profit that recruits AmeriCorps for their organization. A lot of non-profits would not be able to function without the assistance of AmeriCorps. I think I will always suggest and promote the different AmeriCorps programs because of the impact they have had on me.
Down the road, I hope that I will be using the skills learned during my AmeriCorps VISTA year in my career. I have a passion for non-profit work, and feel that I can make an impact in the world.
Tell us about the benefits of working with AmeriCorps VISTA.
In return for a year of full-time service, VISTAs receive the following benefits:
To learn more about these benefits, visit the AmeriCorps VISTA website: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/vista_benefits.asp
Would you like to share anything that I haven't thought to ask?
My favorite quote: "Don't look at the way things are and ask why - think about the way things could be and ask why not." I feel that if you're able to do something in the world, why not take action and do something you're passionate about.
AmeriCorps has been a great program to work for and I believe I will leave as a more well-rounded person. I've gained a lot of knowledge from the overall experience. And national service is a great resume builder.
Finally, AmeriCorps is a great place to explore different career paths for those new graduates who aren't sure what they want to do after college.
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As voters in Iowa prepare to decide on whether to retain three state Supreme Court justices who ruled last year to legalize gay marriage, one pastor is calling on Christian leaders to shine a spotlight on "out of control" judges.
"Our freedoms are in peril today because of judges - not legislators - but judges," Jeff Mullen, senior pastor of Point of Grace Church in Waukee, told The Iowa Independent.
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Alexandria "Alix" Rice had hoped to study at Erie Community College before her life ended late Friday, when she was hit by a car driven by a man accused of being drunk.
The suspect, Dr. James G. Corasanti, a gastroenterologist with Buffalo Medical Group, once served as chairman of ECC's board of trustees.
Rice, 18, of Amherst, had just earned her GED about a month ago and was considering ECC, according to her mother, Tammy Schuler.
"She took a lot of art classes and was interested in all types of art," Schuler said. "She always put forth the effort."
An avid skateboarder, Rice was skateboarding home from a job at Bocce Club Pizza on Hopkins Road about 11:20 p.m. when she was struck in the 500 block of Heim Road, Amherst.
Amherst Police said Rice was struck by Corasanti's 2010 BMW. Corasanti allegedly fled the scene. Rice was pronounced dead in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital a short time later.
"She died doing what she loved," her mother said.
Corasanti, 55, of Getzville, was arrested later, after police tracked him to a gas station on Millersport Highway.
He was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Additional charges are possible, police said.
Shortly after his arraignment in Amherst Town Court on Saturday, Corasanti posted $100,000 bail and was released. Prosecutors had originally asked that he remain in jail without bail.
Corasanti and his attorney, Cheryl Meyers Buth, declined to comment outside court.
Attorney Tom Burton, whose legal firm has been retained by Corasanti, said the doctor turned over his car "completely voluntarily," with a written waiver from counsel in place of a search warrant.
Corasanti refused a blood sample test to determine his blood-alcohol level and answered few questions from investigators, prosecutors said. His driver's license has been suspended.
The impact of the crash threw the young woman 60 feet, onto the lawn of Marc Meyer. Police said Corasanti continued driving west.
"This road, they speed like crazy here," Meyer said. "We had a serious motorcycle accident here a few years back."
It has yet to be determined how fast the BMW was traveling at the time of the collision.
There are no traffic or pedestrian lights along the section of Heim, which curves through the suburban neighborhood. The posted speed limit is 35 mph, but Meyer said it is not uncommon for motorists to zoom by at 60 mph.
Flowers left by a friend and a small piece of the skateboard were left at the scene of the tragedy Saturday afternoon.
Andrew Bernstein, a co-worker of Rice at the pizzeria, said she had been working about five days a week for the last six months.
Bernstein said Rice enjoyed conversation -- a trait her mother could attest to.
"For her whole life, she was very personable, regardless of who she was talking to," Schuler said.
Tory Kent, 18, said she went to high school with Rice at Williamsville North and recalled her outgoing personality. Rice had attended Depew High School before transferring to Williamsville North in her junior year.
She dropped out of school her senior year and later passed her GED examination.
"She was her own person -- she was the new girl from Depew," Kent said. "She was known for riding her long board."
Corasanti has been employed with Buffalo Medical Group since 2003 and was formerly chairman of its board of directors.
Since his arrest, he has voluntarily withdrawn from patient care activities on a temporary basis, according to a statement issued by Buffalo Medical Group.
He also is the medical director of the GI Endoscopy unit at Buffalo General Hospital and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Corasanti's next court date is Aug. 10 in Amherst Town Court.
A funeral for Rice will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, 5541 Main St., Williamsville.
News Staff Reporters Maki Becker and Lauren Mariacher contributed to this report
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RICHMOND, Va. - A day after being no-hit in Akron, the Curve had plenty of hits in Richmond. They just didn't make the most of them.
The Curve recorded 11 hits, but were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and fell to Richmond, 5-3, Monday night at The Diamond. It was the Curve's fourth straight loss.
Altoona got off to a quick start with two first-inning runs. Robbie Grossman, Brock Holt and Adalberto Santos made sure the Curve wouldn't get no-hit for a second straight game as they led off the contest with three straight singles.
Santos' hit allowed Grossman to score and Holt crossed the plate on an RBI groundout from Matt Curry. But after the first inning, the Curve struggled to get runs home and stranded a total of 10 base runners in the game.
Capitalizing with runners on second or third is something the Curve have not done well during their four-game losing streak. In their last four games, the Curve are 3-for-32 (.094) with runners in scoring position.
Richmond actually stranded five more runners than the Curve and wasn't much better with runners in scoring position (4-for-20). However, Richmond had a total of 13 hits and was able to score one run in each the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings.
Tommy Joseph, Richmond's catcher who was also celebrating his 21st birthday Monday, had the best night of any hitter. Joseph was 3-for-5 with two RBIs and also scored once.
Three of the Flying Squirrels five runs came off of Altoona starter Brandon Cumpton. In five innings, Cumpton (8-8) allowed seven hits in addition to four walks and struck out three.
Chris Heston got the nod for Richmond, and though the righty was forced to leave the game in the sixth because of a blister, he did enough to earn a win. Heston (7-4) threw 5 1/3 innings and though he allowed eight hits and walked a pair, he gave up only two runs.
Daryl Maday induced Grossman to ground out with runners on second and third with two outs in the eighth, and then pitched a perfect ninth inning for his ninth save.
Game recap
Key player: Richmond C Tommy Joseph was 3-for-5 with two RBIs.
Key play: With the Curve trailing 5-3 and runners on second and third with two outs, CF Robbie Grossman grounded out to end the eighth inning.
Key stat: During their four-game losing streak the Curve are 3-for-32 (.094) with runners in scoring position.
How they scored
Top 1st: Grossman singled, scored on Santos single (1-0); Holt singled, scored on Curry groundout (2-0).
Bottom 3rd: Mayora singled, scored on Joseph double (2-1).
Bottom 4th: Mitchell walked, scored on Adrianza singled (2-2).
Bottom 5th: Joseph singled, scored on Ciriaco walk (2-3).
Bottom 6th: Adrianza doubled, scored on Joseph single (2-4).
Top 7th: Grossman singled, scored on Curry sacrifice fly (3-4).
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There are few things in life that are as pleasurable as a bit of live, big band jazz. Reminiscent of early 1920s and 30s America, big band jazz is one of a few genres of music that truly sparks a sense of nostalgia. Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is able to offer that bit of pleasure a few times throughout the year.
Forthcoming is their highly anticipated performance at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the Loyalsock Township High School Auditorium, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville.
The WCJO is a relatively new, non-profit venture, formed in 2011, which was "the brainchild" of Dr. William "Bill" Ciabattari, music professor at Lycoming College, and Eddie Severn, the orchestra's president and trumpet player.
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The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the Loyalsock Township High School Auditorium, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville.
Prior to the existence of the orchestra, musicians who yearned to perform classic big band and jazz would have to travel to surrounding cities. By creating the WCJO, it not only is convenient for the musicians, but brings big band right here to Williamsport.
"The band consists of some of the best professional musicians from central Pa. Many of the members have toured and performed with major artists such as Buddy Rich, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Phil Woods and the Empire Brass to name a few," Robert "Bobby" Leidhecker, Loyalsock Township Middle School's band director, and drummer for the WCJO, said.
More than just creating convenience for the musicians themselves, creating the jazz band in Williamsport was an opportunity to give a group of music-lovers the ability to get together and inspire.
"It was started by a group of Williamsport-based musicians to give the city its own jazz voice and to offer the community an ensemble that would get involved promoting the art form, and also help young players develop through concerts and workshops," Severn said.
Though the band is comprised of mainly local professionals and educators, there are also a few students, Severn said.
Many of the artists in the WCJO have been making music as far back as they can remember.
"I have played music all of my life. It is my passion. I teach and perform music of all styles to all ages," Leidhecker said.
"Other way around," Severn emphasized when asked why he pursued music. "Music pursued me from the age of 12. I can hardly remember a time when I did not play music."
The upcoming show will feature classic big band jazz, "played by a dynamic, tight and powerful big band," Leidhecker said.
The band has a wide repertoire of music that they perform.
They have played everything from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Thad Jones and Gordon Goodwin, Severn said.
They focus on performing classic jazz and big band, with some original compositions from professional arrangers and composers who are not in the orchestra.
So far, the WSJO has been doing phenomenally well, having nearly sold out two of their holiday concerts in December at the Community Theatre League.
Their goal, now, is to capture and develop that momentum, Severn said.
In addition to that goal, the WSJO has plans to record an album, as well as to expand their "educational ideas," Severn said.
They also look to perform outside of the immediate Williamsport area.
"Jazz is America's folk music. It belongs to the USA. Why would anyone not want to come and celebrate that?" Severn said.
To be a part of the momentum, be sure to check out the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra. Find them on Facebook, or more importantly, support them at their show on April 26.


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Today's games are both important for Fort Cherry and Chartiers-Houston, who are winding up their first seasons in Section 4-AA of the WPIAL. Both teams enter tonight's action with identical section records of 4-6. While the Rangers are visiting Bishop Canevin, Chartiers-Houston is hosting Brentwood.
Bishop Canevin is one of the top teams in the WPIAL with a 9-1 section mark and an overall record of 16-3. In the first meeting between the two schools, the Crusaders captured a 46-31 victory over the Rangers. A Fort Cherry loss tonight would not help, but it would not deal a mortal blow to the Rangers' playoff hopes. Conversely, Chartiers-Houston should be favored in its game with Brentwood. In the first game between the two teams, Chartiers-Houston earned a 54-40 victory.
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Although the Canadian dollar is almost at par with the U.S. dollar, federal and provincial incentives continue to attract U.S. and international productions. On the federal level, there is a 16% labor tax credit when using Canadian labor. This year both Ontario and Quebec expanded their existing 25% tax credit that previously only covered labor costs. Now qualifying local spends for goods and services are also eligible for the 25% refundable tax credit.Additionally, government-guaranteed grants offset 14%-23% of all qualified expenses; there is a 1% to 2% bump up if there is Albertan ownership or local key creative personnel. British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba all have labor tax credits.
Bonus: Post-production expenditures, even for films shot outside the country, also qualify for tax incentives. Ontario offers a 20% vfx tax credit on labor, which can be combined with the 25% Ontario spend credit and the federal labor credit. CGI and shots utilizing greenscreen qualify for an additional 5% tax credit in Quebec. British Columbia offers 15% extra tax credit on digital animation or vfx labor.
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Socrates Buenger, owner and chief executive of the studio, presented the news Wednesday afternoon to members of the state House of Representatives Finance Committee, who were on a site visit of Maui projects and facilities.
"I just got off the phone with the executive producer today, and they're officially locked in through the end of next year," said Buenger, at his studio in Maui Lani.
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Socrates Buenger (left), owner and chief executive of Maui Film Studios, speaks with members of the state House of Representatives Finance Committee, including Rep. Kyle Yamashita, who represents Upcountry, during site visits by the committee across Maui on Wednesday. The Maui Lani facility will be the place where the upcoming film "Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren" will be filmed.
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David Dahlberg (from left) of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees builds a set alongside trainee E.G. Davis and fellow member Dado Santos on Wednesday at Maui Film Studios. The set will be used for training Maui residents in camerawork, makeup and lighting.
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"This will be by far the biggest film project to come to Maui," Buenger said. "It's upwards of $160 million budget, and they plan on spending 60 percent of it here."
Buenger said that Fontaine and other crew members will be flying to the island by the end of the year and have already scouted filming locations on Molokai and the Valley Isle. He said multiple movies in the series will be shot simultaneously, but shooting for the first movie is planned to start in May and finish near the end of next year.
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The deal for the movie could not have come at a more opportune time for the studio, which opened in March. Buenger said that he has had difficulties advertising the studio and recently lost "Tarzan," a Warner Bros. remake reportedly worth $175 million.
" 'Tarzan' was never a lock, but it was looking very, very good with them," he said. "But . . . like often with very big productions and small productions they changed their plans at the very last minute. I'm not sure of the exact reasons, but it's not unusual that productions change at the last minute and go elsewhere."
Donne Dawson, state film commissioner, was in attendance Wednesday and worked closely with "Tarzan" Executive Producer Jerry Weintraub.
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While House members asked general questions about operations and current projects, they also asked about potential productions hiring crew members from the Mainland. Buenger assured the lawmakers that it would cost more to bring in people from the Mainland, and that productions are looking to spend as much money "in front of the lens" as possible.
"If they have to import crews from (Los Angeles), for example, they have to pay to fly them here, they have to pay to fly them home, and they have to put them up into a hotel," he said. "It's a lot of expenses and more than doubles the cost per crew member so they're absolutely looking to hire as many locals as possible. In fact, that was one of the topics today (with Fontaine) - figuring out their crew needs - and it's going to be extensive."
Buenger said that the sci-fi film will need more than 500 extras for at least five months of shooting.
"I'd love to have as many Maui people hired, but the impact we're doing here is for the entire state," he said.
Rep. Sylvia Luke, chairwoman of the committee, said that she was excited about Maui potentially becoming a "big player in the film industry" and viewed the studio as a "terrific economic boost for the state."
Rep. Justin Woodson, who represents Kahului and helped organize Wednesday's meeting, found the tax credit to be an asset in diversifying Maui County's portfolio.
"Right now, the film industry is approximately $400 million as it relates to the whole state," he said. "With this facility being on a Neighbor Island it could be an additional $200 million for the industry. That's new money coming into the system."
Despite an upcoming movie and hefty projected revenue, Maui County still is looking for a film commissioner, following the departure of Harry Donenfeld. Buenger, who is on the committee to select the successor, said that the committee had interviewed all candidates Tuesday and a "short list" has been given to Mayor Alan Arakawa.
With the commissioner position vacant, Dawson said Maui County is at a "crossroads right now."
"It's critically important that we communicate to the film industry that Maui is open for business," she said.
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 06:59 PM
The results? Lidstrom is the 2nd most valuable player of this season (#1 is not a shocker), and Stuart is the least valuable player, which I found surprising. At the very least I take this as verification that Lidstrom has not lost a step, as many have asserted. I don't think the posts show the whole picture with Stuart though, because he logs a ton of time, a lot of which has been spent with glorified AHLers this year....
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Do not agree with Stuart being THE least valuable player in the league... He is a huge reason the wings were able to hang around while our entire team was hurt.. that seems pretty valuable. It looks like this guy is going purely off stats which is an awful way to do this list
Yes, as I said, it is strictly based off the #s, and as I said there is more to being valuable or not than simply numbers. I still find it interesting.
Posted 17 March 2010 - 07:39 PM
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 08:27 PM
Stuart is far far far from the least valuable player in the league.
He's not having a great season by any means, but it's a joke to have him last.
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time to cut that 3.75 mil loose. see ya, brad.
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Least valuable player, my ass.
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 10:48 PM
When Kronner was out he killed with Ericsson or Lebda mostly I thought.
Its interesting that Lidstrom and Stuart's PK numbers are so different...don't they usually kill penalties together?
Stuart didn't have the luxury of being injured.
if stuart ia the leat valuable player, what the f*** is dan cleary?
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 05:19 AM
He's been uneven. Amazing for the first half of the season, pretty much carrying the defense himself it seemed like. After christmas until the Olympic break he was kinda terrible, but after the break he has got it together again and is playing solid.
Disagree. Stuart has been solid this season.
But he's definitely not the least valuable player in the league. Two of the biggest things he does for us, hits and blocked shots, are not taken into account there.
Posted 18 March 2010 - 07:16 AM
This is most noticeable with Stuart's PP number. Stuart's PP # is a -8.4, but he's rarely on the PP. Has he been on the ice for this many shorthanded goals against? No ... what's making his number so bad is that with his limited PP time he's been on the ice for very few PP goals. Compare him to the rest of the team and his number drops. Hypothetically he could be a +10, but if his team is +18.4 with him off the ice, he ends up with a -8.4.
5-on-5 and PK are probably not as flawed for him because he does log plenty of ice time there, but I wonder how much of that is due to rotating cast of defensemen he's been paired with? In any case, not a great statistical year for Stuart, but least valuable? Not even close ...
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That is crazy.
His penalty killing work is particularly telling. When he's on the ice, the Red Wings give up 3.45 goals per 60 minutes, a rate that is better than the top overall PK teams in the league. When he's on the bench, the Wings give up 8.36 goals per 60 minutes, which would rank among the worst.
Basically, whomever plays on the PK with Lidstrom is automatically a part of the best penalty killing unit in the league.
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 08:51 AM
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I mean he's overpaid, but certainly has been better this season than before.
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Dickson named TJC's first softball coach
Published Tuesday, 30th July 2013
Nicole Dickson has been named TJC's first softball coach.
Most recently, she was head coach at Paris Junior College, where she led the Lady Dragons to the school's first region title and NJCAA National Tournament appearance in a women's sport. TJC intends to field a team for the 2014-2015 school year.
Dickson assumes her duties at TJC on Aug. 19, and she will recruit and teach in the health and kinesiology department during the 2013-14 school year.
"Tyler Junior College is so fortunate to get someone of Nicole's caliber as our coach," said TJC Athletic Director Dr. Tim Drain. "We had so many qualified applicants, and the interest was much more than we expected. I think that speaks volumes about our school and our athletic program. I know Nicole will do a great job and we are looking forward to many great years of Lady Apache softball under her leadership."
In addition to the regional championship, Dickson and her staff also won Coaching Staff of the Year honors for Region 14.
Prior to Paris, Dickson served three years as assistant softball coach and adjunct instructor for Howard College. During that time Howard was Region 5 Champion in 2011 and 2012, placing seventh nationally in 2012 and ninth in 2011 at the NJCAA Tournament.
Prior to Howard, Dickson was the graduate assistant softball coach and an adjunct instructor at Hardin-Simmons University, where she earned her Master of Education in sports management and kinesiology. At Hardin-Simmons, she helped guide the Cowgirls to an ASC West Conference Championship, finishing the season at 31-12.
She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education. She was the 2008 undergraduate of the year at ENMU and also won the Major of the Year from the National Association of Sports and Physical Education.
Prior to that, she played at Howard College where she had a perfect 4.0 GPA and received an Associate of Science degree. She was an All-Conference and All-Region selection as a pitcher with a 19-4 record. She also hit .365 for her career.
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Stephania Bell (11:04 AM)
Good morning and Happy Friday -wow, as usual, injuries pile up during the preseason. Rarely are they as dfficult to watch as Marc Mariani's last night (Titans). Wishing him a strong recovery now after surgery (he had a compound fracture). What's on your mind?
Terry (Chicago)
Do you put Bautista and Ortiz in your lineeup right away or wait and see? My alternatives are Plouffe and Seager.
Stephania Bell (11:07 AM)
Terry: I put Bautista in, wait on Ortiz. No science to this, just a feel based on what I've seen. Bautista, I believe, is not out of the woods BUT the turn he has taken and the way he hit the ball the other night (with no ill effects) make me want him in my lineup right away, get what I can, even if there's ultimately a setback. Ortiz a far less sure thing to me. They're not really sure he'll even be activated (which they've said several times and it hasn't happened). I need to see once he's back that he gets through a week before I do anything.
Willem (Haarlem (Netherlands))
Would you start Morrow in his first match?
Stephania Bell (11:08 AM)
Willem: Welcome from the Netherlands! Very cool. And yes, based on his rehab start success I'd take him right away.
Kevin (K.C.)
Hey Stephania, how has Kenny Britt's recovery been coming along?
Stephania Bell (11:11 AM)
Kevin: Apparently he's improving as far as the knees go and they seem to be planning on his availability for Week 1 (IF no suspension) It's worth noting that he would be on a limited play count so even if he were active Week 1 it will not be for a full game. Now, that is the plan. But he really hasn't taken contact yet -which I need to see before I feel comfortable. His health history is not stellar, would make me nervous to plan on him as top receiver before Week 3 at least. Even then, not fully convinced.
Mike (Cube)
Beanie Wells didn't look too comfortable last night and Ryan Williams looks good coming back from his torn patella. Forgetting value (Williams is usually drafted after Wells), Who would you rather draft straight up? Do you think this is a situation to avoid completely given their O-Line woes?
Stephania Bell (11:13 AM)
Mike: I've been targeting Williams in every mock draft to see where I can get him and so far the value has been awesome. I'd rather have him b/c Wells has been inconsistent in performance, injuries aside. And he is just returning from the latest injury. Williams making some brilliant moves on the field, love what I see, high upside.
Chip (NC)
When do you think Vincent Brown will return to action and do you expect him to be productive? I own him in my dynasty league. I can keep him active in anticipation of some 2nd half production or I can place him on IR now and lose him for the whole season, but get back the roster spot. Any advice?
Stephania Bell (11:16 AM)
Chip: Hard to advise this early b/c sooooo much can happen. But I think 8 weeks is hopeful. There are two issues: bone has to heal (takes about 6 weeks), then ankle mobility has to be restored to level of being high performing receiver...could take months. Doesn't mean he wouldn't be activated sooner but he might struggle. He might be an outlier and return quickly but think of DeMarco Murray, fractured ankle Week 14 and they weren't sure initially if he'd be ready for OTAs. He was, but that was a far greater timeframe than 8 weeks.
Matt (Houston)
Stephania, what would be more painful, getting tackled without pads by Patrick Willis, or what Marc Mariani went through last night? That injury has to be a career ender right?
Stephania Bell (11:18 AM)
Mariani, no doubt. Broken leg, often can hear it if in the vicinity. WHenever you see players rush over you know they know how bad it was. Not necessarily career ending. Had surgery, probably has a titanium rod in leg and plating to stabilize ankle. Obviously we don't know intimate details of fracture which could help us project but it's a loooooong recovery...
Bert (St. Paul, MN)
With Trent Richardson's multiple surgeries, do we have to worry that he is already losing tread on the tires and will continue to do so until the knees are bone on bone in a shorter time than usual?
Stephania Bell (11:20 AM)
Bert: I guess that's precisely the worry. Will he have breakdown of the cartilage in his knees sooner than the average running back? No way to know for sure. He could go another 5 years without incident or he could have another issue crop up in a month. All we can say with confidence is that he should fully recover from what he's had so far. Question is what is next...and when?
Bryan (Atlanta, GA)
Whats the status of Ryan Mathews and his broken calvicle? I know he was targeting a Week 1 return, but now Im hearing that may not be realistic.
Stephania Bell (11:22 AM)
Bryan: I don't foresee that. Would be 4 weeks post and it typically takes average of 6 weeks for bone to heal. Can be more or less but a) clavicles often slower to heal and b) need to be sure healing is adequate before returning b/c we KNOW he is going to take contact through the shoulder. Risk of re-injury if not fully healed is high. I think Week 3 more likely but we'll need to watch reports of when they X-ray the bone to see how it's progressing.
Andrew (Denver)
Can Brett Lawrie return soon and be effective? Or should I drop him and move on?
Stephania Bell (11:23 AM)
Andrew: Not soon. Setback while on rehab assignment and shut down indefinitely.
Dave (Richmond, VA)
MIGGY......When will he be back? Should I start him today? Fantasy Emergency!
Stephania Bell (11:25 AM)
Dave: Emergency? Unfortunately, you won't get your answer until later in the day. He says he thinks he could play tonight, Leyland says not putting him out there if can't perform. He could DH. We'll probably find out when lineup card is submitted.
Schmoo (Cleveland)
DO you expect AP back by week 1, and to what extent do you expect him to perform for the season?
Stephania Bell (11:27 AM)
Schmoo: Is that what they call you? Yes, AP appears to be on track for Week 1 and fans will get a teasse tonight when he dresses for pregame warmups. BUT, he won't play full games at first. Especially since the plan is no preseason action. He still has to take contact at practice - and even that won't be gamelike. So they need to work him in gradually. The hope would be by Week 4-6 or so we start seeing him at near full readiness.
John (NY)
HI stephania!!! Happy friday!!! i was the one last week who asked you about mendenhall and you told we he'd be out till week 6 since he was on the PUP and then he'd still need a few weeks after that to get back to normal...now he's off the PUP...what does that say about when he'll be back and how will he perform?
Stephania Bell (11:28 AM)
John: Think I said I expected him to be on PUP. There were signs (strong ones) that he would be. But his activation doesn't mean he plays before six weeks, just that he can. He still needs to progress through team workouts, contact, etc before games. I'd be surprised if we see him before Week 5 or 6 and even then it won't be at a full load.
Ryan (Detroit)
How long should fantasy owners expect to be without Jason Witten if they draft him?
Stephania Bell (11:30 AM)
Ryan: No healing time for spleens. Most folks are told to stay away from any vigorous activity for 3 months. Granted, Witten is not normal and they will monitor his healing much more closely than for average person. I expect him to miss Week 1 (no guarantee though) but it gets much less clear after that. Really depends what they see on CT and he needs to get his wind back after sitting around for a few weeks.
Bryan (Atlanta, GA)
Whats the scuttlebutt on MJD? Are we looking at stalemate where he ends up missing regular season games?
Stephania Bell (11:31 AM)
Bryan: The hints are there that this will end relatively soon...but who knows...he already owes a ton in fines...
Patrick (Woodstock, GA)
Jermaine Gresham was inactive last nights game vs. GB...whats the status of his knee injury? Can I expect him to be on the field for the opener?
Stephania Bell (11:33 AM)
Patrick: I think it was protecting the knee since he just hurt it a week ago. The expectation is he'll be ready by Week One.
Paul (Denver)
Do you know if Marcum will have any lingering effects from his injury? Isn't forearm tightness?
Stephania Bell (11:35 AM)
Paul: They have only ever called this elbow soreness or tightness. The issue is that he's had some trouble working his way back through a throwing progression b/c it would crop up again. Now he seems to have turned a corner but I'm a little wary given that it hasn't been a smooth recovery process...naturally you worry that there is something more serious that will crop up. For those who asked, I would wait to insert him into my lineup if it were me. Sure, risk some benefit there but I need to be more convinced.
Jim (Cincy)
Any guess as to how long Ivan Nova will be out? This doesnt sound too minor to me.
Stephania Bell (11:36 AM)
Jim: They're hoping they caught this early enough for it to be close to the minimal time. You never like to hear about cuff inflammation in a thrower's shoulder but it's so vague and so variable that it's hard to tell whether this is a couple weeks or turns into something longer.
Jeff (PA)
What's going on with Pittsburgh's back field? Isaac Redman seemed to be the man to get, then news of his hip problem rose and Mendenhall's recovery seems to be moving faster than expected. Now there are rumblings that J.Dwyer is making noise. Who do we want from this crop? Anyone?
Stephania Bell (11:37 AM)
Jeff: Nope. No one. At least not on my team. Too many question marks.
Dave (Toronto)
Will Posey be back tonight?
Stephania Bell (11:38 AM)
Dave: Nothing official yet but he made it sound like it was a one day issue. Of course players are always optimistic but it sounds like there's a decent chance he plays.
Walt (Tampa, FL)
Any word on a lingering injury for Michael Turner that we dont know about? He's never been fast, but looks extremely slow and unsure so far this preseason.
Stephania Bell (11:39 AM)
Walt: Not sure that it's an acute injury as much as it is that time and wear and tear may have caught up with him. I've heard the same things. It's too bad.
Josh (MN)
Old man Albert back tonight?
Stephania Bell (11:39 AM)
Josh: Unknown. You know how these day-to-day things go. They test it that day, see what they think, go from there. I don't expect him to play. Not wanting to push an injury that is EASY to aggravate. Just my guess.
James (Boston)
Speaking of Pittsburgh, can Big Ben last all season throwing with a torn rotator cuff?
Stephania Bell (11:40 AM)
James: Yes. I suspect it may have been there for a while. Or at least was developing for a while. Certainly reasonable to think he makes it fine through the season.
Kevin (Dallas)
Stephania! I took Vick in my draft last night and am already regretting it. Reassure me? Will he be fine for week 1?
Stephania Bell (11:41 AM)
Kevin: Well, it sounds like he'll be ready for Week 1. But I can't reassure you much more. I've always said I think he's a high injury risk.
Jason (MA)
Please give me something positive on Votto.....
Stephania Bell (11:43 AM)
Jason: Well, he's doing some baseball activities. But he's not doing it all. And he said he wasn't coming back until he's 100%. I don't see him back before September.
Mike (Waco, TX)
How does DeMarco Murray's ankle look to you so far? Can we expect to see the same explosive back from before the injury?
Stephania Bell (11:44 AM)
Mike: So far he's been impressive. So yes, I think you can expect that.
Dawn (IL)
Josh Rutledge going to be starting soon?
Stephania Bell (11:46 AM)
Dawn: I think he'll stay pinch hitting for a bit. Still looks like the quad is hampering his running so until that improves, hard to see them putting him back.
Rusty (Chicago)
You expect Tulo back around Sept 1? Can we expect typical Tulo production right away?
Stephania Bell (11:47 AM)
Rusty: Need to see what he does on assignment. He hasn't played in such a long time. And when he was playing he wasn't himself b/c he was hurt for months. So it takes a while to get your timing back and really start playing like the healthy player you used to be. Not sure I count on that out of the gate but will be watching his rehab assignment performance closely.
Loghan (NYC)
Hi Stephania, sorrry for re-posts but I have 2 drafts this weekend. I want to know when you would take guys like ap, charles, matthews, and trent? one league is a redraft league and the other a keeper. thanks
Stephania Bell (11:50 AM)
Loghan: I am willing to take Charles in the 2nd round. Some risk b/c there is often a dropoff in production the first year back but I like the time he's had and what he's shown so far. AP not before late 3rd (and in reality, I prob don't bite before 4th or 5th and he won't last that long) and I need to have another star RB along with Gerhart to use while AP out. Mathews I don't try fo (I guess 5th if he fell that far). Trent, not before 7th - which means I won't get him. Someone else will reach.
Tully (Reno, NV)
Alex Smith of your beloved 49ers...what are you expecting from him this year? He's been getting a lot of offseason love after a career year.
Stephania Bell (11:52 AM)
Tully: Including from me b/c he impressed me as the year went on. I want him to lead my Niners to two more victories in the postseason this year :)THat said, he won't be on my fantasy team. They still plan to run the ball plenty and Harbaugh already saying they will not be unleashing multiple downfield passes (not his strength). So...
Ryan (NYC)
Hey Stephania! Glad FB season is starting but still have a baseball question. Have you heard anything about Arod and Pettite? Thanks!
Stephania Bell (11:55 AM)
Ryan: A-Rod's hand continues to show improved healing on X-ray. Was always a 4-6 week timetable (we're now about a month out). Likely early September. Pettitte back ont rack as far as healing but still hasn't thrown from a mound. My guess is that happens within the next week but then there's still a couple weeks to get back to rotation.
Jermaine (Neverland Ranch)
Stephania, do you have any sleeper TE's to suggest? Was the last to grab one in my draft and ended up with Celek and am looking for a lottery ticket to pair him with.
Stephania Bell (11:57 AM)
Jermaine: I don't know about sleepers but there are some guys who people aren't paying attention to who I think will be solid. Obviously there are a couple of stars in Gronk and Graham, then you have Gates but guys like Greg Olsen who I think will have a great year in Carolina, Pettigrew in Detroit and Jared Cook in TN. Again, not sleepers per se, but you can wait on them and get great value.
Dr. Honey Badger (Wyoming)
Do you agree with Matthew to draft a QB first? #1 pick in a 10 team draft who do you grab?
Stephania Bell (11:58 AM)
Yes. Rodgers.
Bryan (Atlanta, GA)
Any word on the wrist of SS Andrelton Simmons of the Braves? Hoping to see him back for the stretch run.
Stephania Bell (11:59 AM)
Bryan: Sounds like rehab games in September. Maybe a return mid-September (?)
Mark (Richmond)
Hey, Stephania! In a contract league, I've been offered Garza through 2013 in return for Domonic Brown through 2015. This year's production is irrelevant, but I'm concerned that Garza's elbow will continue to be a problem next year, and Dr. James Andrews may be keeping his calendar open for some Tommy John. Our trade deadline is at noon, so any prognosis would be a huge help. Thanks!
Stephania Bell (12:00 PM)
Mark: I worry more about the bone health of Garza's elbow. This was a stress reaction (precursor to a stress fracture) and he had problems in the same area before. I definitely worry that there's something potentially lingering there. Remember, teams reluctant to move on him at trade deadline...
Stephania Bell (12:02 PM)
OK gang - time for me to go. Thanks so much for coming to the chat. Have a great weekend! Lots of NFL games tonight where your starters should get some good playing time. And hopefully stay healthy.
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York police said they have one fatal shooting suspect in custody and are looking for another.
Officers were called to the 1000 block of East Philadelphia Street shortly after 2 a.m. Monday for a reported shooting.
A short time later, police were notified Carlos Ramos Diaz, 19, had been pronounced dead at York Hospital.
Victor Gamalier Martinez-Raices is in custody and police are looking for Victor Martinez-Raices.