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Mercyhurst Prep girls tennis team enjoys memorable repeat season
It's been an unforgettable two seasons for the Mercyhurst Prep girls tennis team.
The Lakers have won 38 consecutive duals, and they capped the PIAA team season Saturday by winning a second consecutive Class AA state championship. Led by coach Kelly Maslar, the Lakers have won 14 straight District 10 team championships.
This year's team was simply dominant. On the way to a 20-0 dual record, the Lakers won by a 5-0 score 14 times. They won 4-1 in their other six duals. That included two duals when they chose to default in a match because the team victory had been secured.
In five postseason duals the Lakers went a collective 22-1 in singles and doubles matches that were completed (not including two defaults) and won a remarkable 45 sets while losing only two. During that span Mercyhurst's No. 2 and No. 3 singles players and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams combined to win 40 consective sets, and 30 of those sets were won by scores of 6-0 or 6-1.
"What we did this year was very exciting," Maslar said. "It's so hard to repeat, especially when everyone's coming after you. I'm quite relieved and I couldn't be more thrilled for a great group of girls."
The Lakers also excelled in the District 10 Class AA singles and doubles tournaments. In both finals matches Mercyhurst Prep players faced teammates for the title. Lauren Petrella won the singles championship, while Katie Elia and Brittany McBride claimed their fourth consecutive doubles title. Petrella will seek a state singles title, and Elia and McBride will go for a doubles gold medal when the state tournament opens today in Hershey.
The good news for the Lakers is that, out of the seven players who regularly competed for the Lakers, five will return next season.
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Mercyhurst Prep girls tennis team 2013 results and roster:
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Aug. 19 Warren 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Aug. 21 Sewickley Academy 4-1
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Aug. 23 McDowell 4-1
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Aug. 26 Fairview 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Aug. 28 General McLane 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 3 Central Tech 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 5 Villa Maria 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 10 Warren 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 17 McDowell 4-1
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 19 Fairview 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 23 Hickory 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Sept. 24 General McLane 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 1 Villa Maria 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 3 Central Tech 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 8 Nichols School 5-0
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CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 17 Hickory 5-0
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CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 22 Quaker Valley 5-0
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 25 Lancaster Catholic 4-1
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 27 Sewickley Academy 4-1
CenterAlign.64CenterAlign.107Oct. 27 Scranton Prep 4-1
- Note: Mercyhurst Prep also placed first in the State College Invitational Sept. 14.
CenterAlign.107Katie Elia Sr.
CenterAlign.107Brittany McBride Sr.
CenterAlign.107Alexandra Ferretti Jr.
CenterAlign.107Taylor Levinson Jr.
CenterAlign.107Lauren Petrella Jr.
CenterAlign.107Alice Squeglia Jr.
CenterAlign.107Audrey Bell So.
CenterAlign.107Nicole Freeman So.
CenterAlign.107Caitlyn Schultz So.
CenterAlign.107Alexandra Baldwin Fr.
CenterAlign.107Sophia DiNicola Fr.
CenterAlign.107Ruth Golden Fr.
CenterAlign.107Maura Chrostowski, manager Sr.
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Bonny Doon bites into beverage trend
Cider is having a moment. No longer a frumpy American Colonial beverage, it is becoming the surprise ing�nue on the beverage scene.
Until recently, though, the only cider that ever caught my fancy was Eric Bordelet's profound and delicate cider made from heirloom varieties of apples or pears, especially his Poire Granit from 300-year-old trees.
The French ciders from this former sommelier are extraordinary -- off-dry, wonderfully aromatic, slightly petillant or bubbly with a complexity and finish that some Champagnes could envy.
It turns out that Randall Grahm, the genie and muse behind Bonny Doon Vineyard, the Santa Cruz, Calif., estate he founded back in 1983, had the same experience when he tasted Bordelet's pear and apple ciders, and French-style cider became a newfound passion.
Grahm has been tremendously successful with Bonny Doon, but he's a restless, dynamically creative soul. And a few years ago, frustrated with the wine business, he was in search of a new project.
Enter cider.
Why not try making it? How hard could it be? Its history and tradition appealed to him. But also the fact that it's low in alcohol, fits in with the locavore movement and could be seen as a gluten-free alternative to beer.
When I tasted his French-style cider called, with his typical word play, �Querry?, I was impressed. The Q stands for "quince."
�Querry? is dry and fine-textured, with a warm sweet perfume and the slight bitterness that quince brings. And it is just 6.9 percent alcohol, about half that of a typical wine.
Every bit as pleasurable to drink as Bordelet's French ciders, it turns out that this is only Grahm's second production and the first year for quince. The first year (2010), he had to throw out the batch when the bottles exploded. "Definitely, cider maker error involved," he recalls. "It was delicious, but the bottles were explosive!"
I tasted the 2011, his first �Querry?. Grahm says he was enamored of Bordelet's ciders but realized he wouldn't be able to get the same sort of intensity with the varieties of pears we have in California. "The solution is to blend in other fruits with more acidity and tannin to make a balanced cider. And I thought quince would give me the fragrance I was seeking."
�Querry?, in fact, is made with a whole rock band of fruit including Seckel and Bartlett pears.

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A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee dorm was evacuated early Monday morning because of a small fire.
Milwaukee fire officials say the fire started just before 1 a.m. at the River View residence hall near Commerce Street and North Avenue. The fire started in a bathroom on the second floor. There's no word how the fire started.
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Someday, I will make a list of happy sounding songs that are actually very, very dark. "You Can Make Him Like You" will be near the top of that list. I think simply perusing the lyrics will lead you to that conclusion, but there's a surprising amount of commentary out there that suggests people believe this is an "empowering" song.
My take on the lyric is largely influenced by one specific verse (and bolstered, then, by the rest of the lyric):
You don't have to go to the right kind of schools,
Let your boyfriend come from the right kind of school
You can wear his old sweatshirt
You can cover yourself like a bruise
The female character to whom Finn is singing this song isn't with her boyfriend because she loves him (or even necessarily likes him). She's with him because he serves as a living GPS system (so she doesn't need to know the way home), a drug procurement system (so she doesn't have to deal with the dealers) and a substitute social life (so she has a scene she can be part of). She can go from boyfriend to boyfriend (and make them like her) so she doesn't have to sleep alone and so she has a social life. It sounds like she's actually crushingly lonely and has a self-esteem so low that she thinks of herself as a bruise – presumably the kind of bruise you get from drugs that you then have to hide.
I don't hear scorn for the lady to whom this song is addressed, just sorrow. I definitely don't hear empowerment. In a stretch, I suppose you could argue that the "can" in "you can make him like you" suggests that she has a choice about what she does, but it sounds to me like no matter what choice she makes, she's not currently able to make any real human connections.
The music is upbeat and happy – there's even a great glockenspiel sounding moment in the track that sounds like its taken right out of a Bruce Springsteen song. I found myself singing along happily with the song before I really grasped what was happening lyrically. Nice stealth work there, Mr. Finn.


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Hi guys, I've been a regular lurker on this forum and this is my first post.
So carbs raise insulin, and high level of insulin causes your body to store energy as fat. This causes one to feel sleepy after a high-carb meal and if they do it regularly, they will likely gain weights, as well as other diseases associated with it.
So why can some people eat a lot of carbs and not get lethargic, tired, or fat? Why don't they suffer from the effects of high carbs? Is it because they have higher insulin sensitivity (which basically means their body requires less insulin for the cells to absorb glucose) ? What factors determine how well a person effectively expend the energy they consume?
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AUSTIN - The woman who put a human face on the state debate regarding mandatory vaccinations for young girls for the virus that causes cervical cancer has died from the mostly preventable disease.
Heather Burcham, 31, of Houston, died Saturday.
"Her pain and suffering have forever ceased," Gov. Rick Perry said Monday. "An inspiration to myself, my staff and others whose lives were touched when she came to the Capitol this past February, Heather was a passionate believer in the importance of informing Texans about a terrible disease that claims the lives of too many of our wives, daughters, mothers and friends."
Perry issued an order that would have mandated the human papillomavirus vaccine for girls entering the sixth grade. Members of the Legislature complained that Perry circumvented the legislative process. They passed a bill that would block officials from following his order.
In a news conference, he announced that he would not veto the bill.
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18 New Productivity Apps in March 2013
The month of March brought new meeting and video-conferencing apps, file management and system tools, note-takers, contact-managers, and a beautiful camera app.
Here is a list of March's new mobile productivity apps for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Phone. There are both paid and free apps.
Google Keep. Quickly capture what's on your mind and recall it easily wherever you are. Create a checklist, enter a voice note, or snap a photo and annotate it. Everything you add is instantly available on all your devices. Price: Free.
Simplest Reminder. If you need to do something, set a reminder and your device will notify you at the right time. Create a simple reminder in as few steps as possible. Price: Free.
Muzy Chat. Muzy Chat is a messenger app that lets you send creative messages. Combine creative tools and send photos, collages, drawings, status messages and more. Price: Free.
Network Signal Booster Pro. Signal Booster will dramatically improve reception, improve cellular coverage, and improve your signal in areas where cellular coverage is limited. Price: Free.
System Monitor. System Monitor provides real-time system load statistics. Monitor CPU, RAM, I/O, network and apps from the notification bar, floating app or widgets. Price: $1.99.
Apple iOS
CaptureAudio. Record and sort audio into binders and notebooks. While recording, mark significant points with flags to immediately start playing from that moment during playback. Price: 0,89 €.
Kickoff. Kickoff is a streamlined chat and task-sharing tool for small teams. Collaborate on the go, both online and offline. Keep your activity in sync across devices in real-time. Price: $7.49.
Files App. Viewing and managing your files should be as simple as opening apps on your home screen. Read PDFs, view photos, watch videos, listen to music, and more. Price: 2,69 €.
Meeting-Recorder. This is a recording and dictation app. Record directly to MP3 and AAC — share the recording with your friends at the touch of a button. Price: $1.99.
Occasions+. Occasions+ is a special events manager. Remember birthdays, holidays, and other special events for your personal and professional circles. Price: 0,89 €.
Meetings. Meeting is an app for focused, productive and successful meetings. Outline discussions, decisions and deadlines. Distill your meetings into actionable items. Price: $4.99.
Windows Phone
Clever Camera. Get professional camera features for your Windows Phone. Control everything from shutter sizes and speeds, white balance, focus, and more. Price: $1.99.
Lync 2013. Lync 2013 extends the power of Lync to your mobile device, including voice and video, instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features from a single interface. Price: App is free; Lync account is required.
Add To Contacts. Add local search and Local Scout results directly to your contacts. Get Local and nearby search, with the ability to save a recent search. Tap the Add To Contacts right from search. Price: Free.
PDF Reader. PDF Reader is a free app to read a wide variety of PDF, XPS, and CBZ files on your Windows Phone 8 device. Price: Free.
Group Tiles. Too many tiles pinned on your Start Screen to find your favorite app tiles quickly? Group tiles to better organize your Start Screen. Price: Free.
Lock Widgets. Lock Widgets augments your lock screen background with information. Get weather conditions, battery life information, and more. Price: $0.99.
Typr. Typr is a simple, cloud-connected writing app that syncs seamlessly across your Windows Phone and Windows 8 devices. Price: $0.99.
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These are great apps but for the desktop I'm really liking Grapple Data's new search app called Aikin HyperSearch: http://www.grappledata.com/aikin


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Our main content area is styled correctly, but the code output needs work. If we compare this basic blog post that we see here to a comp basic blog post--I'll scroll down so we can see one. Let's just use this first Most recent post, that's very clear. So there's our heading, our body text, and comments, and then a Posted in whatever the category is. And now if we look at what we have already, well we have our title. Now we have a little additional information posted on a certain date by whomever, that we don't need to do. So, let's get rid of that.
And then, down here it has kind of a reverse, the Posted in Uncategorized category and No Comments. So, we need to switch those. All right. So we've got a little bit of work to do. For this, let's go into index.php, and I'm going to open it up completely into Code view. So we can take a look at the whole thing. Let's contract this so we get a little bit clear view. As I said before, we're mostly going to be working in what is called the loop. And here you can see this h2 tag here holds in the title so that's good.
But the next section, this meta section has that posted on, and it gives the date and time as well as the author. We don't want that according to our comp. So let's get rid of it. The next section is the actual meat in the sandwich, it's the content. So, we're going to leave that there. And then the following div is this one called postmetadata, and this has some of the information we want, others, we don't. I see, even though it didn't show up on our design because we didn't assign any tags, there is a bit of tag code here that's not in our comp.
So, let's delete that entire line, and now it comes time to reorganize what is posted where. So, I want my comments first. So, I'm going to just grab this line. In fact, let's just grab the whole two lines, and then drag it up so that it's above the Posted in category, and there's a little separator here. I'm going to copy that, and paste it in. All right. Let's save our index.php page.
Go to Design view and hit Refresh, and see how things are looking. All right. So we got rid of the unwanted extra content up here, and we do have our comments. We do have a little odd character that you see here, this double angle bracket. So let's go in, and take a look at the code one more time, so we can get rid of that. And that double angle bracket is this character entity that you see here that is the » so let's remove that wherever we find it, and there are three different places.
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Have you actually played it (be honest).
don't get mad just because a game you thought would be great is actually not that good. the game didn't look all that great anyway. the wii still has better launch titles than the ps3 and you have to remember lauch titles are usually expected to suck anyway. Dont worry there will be plenty of great titles in the future including great fps's(metroid?)
Have you actually played it (be honest).
For some yes,it sucks but that doesn't mean everyone won't buy it because some people didn't like it and rated it bad
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honestly. no. But i do not believe that reviews that are bad are bad because of baised editors. i already know that loads of people will have a go at me and say"dont judge it until youv tried it". But ok, play it yourself let me know if its a great game. let me ask you this--- have you EVER played a game that got a really bad review and it has been a really good game??
Red Steel only got a really bad review from GameSpot from an editor who would much rather be playing another console. What do you expect?Originally Posted by sweeney
NGamer gave this a 90%.
Another example of how biased GameSpot is is giving Zelda an 8.8. An 8.8 isn't bad, but from what I've heard... it's one of the best games ever.
Yes, a lotOriginally Posted by sweeney
But I can't remember names
Most of them got a Solid 5 from gamespot and they were all Nintendo games except 1
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cant remember the names??......................ok. i completely agree about the review on zelda. But all other sites give scores as an overall whereas gamespot do it with 5 different categories then give an average. sound was put down because of the bad quality speaker on the remote and lack of orchestra. And the graphics were put down because they were not up to the standards of what the wii can do(because it is really a port from gamecube to wii).......... n gamer gave it 90% because it is a nintendo magazine. wait for other reviews to come in and they will suck
People have their own opinions too! The media can display the same thing in many different ways. I can bet you that there will be heaps of people out there that will call the same games graphics bad while another group calls them 'hell good'. I mean, didnt u just see that gamespot and ign thing? Gamespot gave like 8.3 i think, (not entirely sure) while IGN gave it like 9.5. Theres quite i difference in their if u ask me. Also, im not sure how u can judge a game without actually playing it. Your basically judging the game on somone elses opinion which is kind of weird seeing that everyone has completely different opinions.Originally Posted by sweeney
They gave Mario Kart 64 a 6.4... that's one of the funnest games ever. Especially multiplayer.Originally Posted by Pokemaster
oh ovcourse................ a game being a bit funny is really enough to make it a good enough game to get a good review. m7ticalm-- the people that do reviews dont just give their own personal opinion on a game. they give the facts about the game that they know people will like and hate....... i mean they assume you dont like a game that is really short for example, or a game that has really really bad graphics or the gameplay is really awkward and boring.


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Mogul must pay Paramount for film rights
As DreamWorks toppers labor to shore up financing for their post-Paramount incarnation, the bills keep mounting.
DreamWorks is expected to write a check today for $26.5 million of the $30 million-$35 million it owes Par for the right to keep 17 films in its fold. Remarkably, DreamWorks principal Steven Spielberg will be dipping into his personal coffers — perhaps for the first time in his career — to foot half the bill.
Indian conglom Reliance is covering the other half, according to a DreamWorks source. By paying the lump sum, DreamWorks will hold onto projects including "The 39 Clues," "The Trial of the Chicago 7," "Dinner for Schmucks," "Motorcade" and "Atlantis Rising."
In addition, Spielberg and Reliance are splitting the solo company's hefty overhead, which Paramount sources said was $50 million a year when DreamWorks was owned by the Melrose studio.
It's no secret that DreamWorks continues to have difficulty assembling financing amid weak global credit markets. In fact, the revamped company headed by Spielberg and Stacey Snider has been forced to scale back its original ambitions significantly. Reliance had initially promised to invest up to $550 million in the Hollywood company, assuming that DreamWorks could match that amount in debt raised through its bankers at J.P. Morgan. For now, those targets have been reduced to $325 million each for Reliance and J.P. Morgan, though DreamWorks hopes to raise an additional $225 million during second- and third-stage financing sometime in the next seven years, which Reliance would match. But the big remaining question mark is whether the initial J.P. Morgan loan will syndicate, and if so, when.
Though DreamWorks brass are confident the loan will syndicate during the current quarter, the ramifications of the company's financial obstacles are already being felt. But it's clear Spielberg's decision to pay is proof he'll do whatever it takes for the deal to go through.
As a result of the lack of coin, DreamWorks has lost the right to co-finance roughly 17 Paramount-led, DreamWorks-developed projects that the two parties had agreed to share when the Par-DreamWorks settlement agreement was inked in October. The reason is DreamWorks couldn't meet a key clause — it was required to co-finance two projects that were already in production, thus voiding its right to opt in on the 17 Par projects, which include a Lincoln biopic, "The Rivals," and an untitled Diablo Cody project that is a modern take on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Spielberg will remain involved as a producer.
Meanwhile, Paramount has been somewhat cash strapped after the studio walked away from a $450 million slate financing deal last summer with Deutsche Bank because the deal points were deemed unfavorable.
So, what's the Melrose studio to do with its sudden windfall? "We're going to put it in our mattress," said one Par exec.


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Scott Brooks told reporters today at practice that Russell Westbrook partook in the team's full contact drills, but will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Previously, Kevin Durant had said Westbrook would return for that game. And while that's still very much a possibility — and likely a probability — until his name is officially on the active roster, we'll have to wait and see.
Westbrook has been out since Dec. 26 when he underwent a second arthroscopic knee procedure to help alleviate swelling. And in his absence, the Thunder have found themselves well going 22-8 and taking a commanding 3.5 game lead in the Western Conference.
Obviously Westbrook's pending return raises a few questions — more on that later — but know this simple fact: The Thunder are infinitely better with Russell Westbrook on the floor. They're 21-4 with him this season and basketball changes in the postseason. If you have dreams of seeing a banner lifted in OKC this season, it's only happening with a healthy Westbrook.


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Rgr, Ill remind myself not to make you angry, i wouldnt like you when your angry. haha
Rgr, Ill remind myself not to make you angry, i wouldnt like you when your angry. haha
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It seems that there is a misconception as to what microwave does. Microwave as the name implies uses microwave radiation.
Microwave is a more efficient way to transfer energy. The longer the wavelength the more easily it can be captured and the energy transferred.
Yes microwave does heat the molecules very fast, and that could be a problem, but it is in no way different than how a pan heats molecules of food. At the lowest level the heat transfer between two atoms happens through radiation only. The waves do get reflected by metals. So you need vessels that are transparent to it. But it need not heat only water molecules.
Ovens that cook with microwave radiation - those reckless scientists are really out of control. What's next, an oven that cooks with infrared radiation? There's no way I'm putting food into my body that has been chemically altered by radiation!
I admit to not understanding microwaves. But I visited a site like this once:
(not this particular one) and when I learned that a microwave heated water by reversing its polarity TWO MILLION TIMES A SECOND, I thought to myself, "I don't know a THING about what it does to anything, and that's my FOOD."
And I gave it away. I don't miss it.
One thing I think a microwave is good for: if you have a sprain or sore muscles, you can put a closed bag of dry uncooked rice in it, warm up the rice, and use it as a heating pad.
lol Athena ; ) you may be on to something!
To anyone using microwaves, what does your instinct tell you? honestly. Do you open that door, take your food out and think... "man, I did a good thing here" "this is probably the most nutritious way to prepare food!" "I should microwave my salad!"
None of us have all the answers. It's not like I've microwaved things and sent them off to a lab for analysis. I can't prove they are dangerous. I hear they are. They creep me out. I don't have one anymore. If your gut tells you it's good, go for it. For all I know it enhances immunity by challenging it. Maybe it will extend your life.
@Prowler So the exploding food didn't set off a little "hmmmm?" in ya? Ever seen the 'Is it a good idea to microwave this?' show on youtube? hehe.
@piano-doctor-lady - "microwave heated water by reversing its polarity TWO MILLION TIMES A SECOND"
Err... what? Microwaves don't reverse the polarity of anything. And the website you link to doesn't say that at all.
Now, it does cause water molecules to ROTATE quickly. Just like <i>every other form of heating known to man</i>. Microwaves just do it faster.
Kasey -
"They cook at too high a temperature and destroy too many nutrients. They also alter the structure of food and make it nearly unrecognizable by the body."
Both of these things are false. Microwaves actually preserve more nutrients, due to the short cooking time and minimal use of water.
Now, it's true that I usually only use my microwave for reheating, but that's because I prefer the texture of traditionally cooked food even though I know I'm losing more nutrients that way.
I've never trusted them since I was a kid. One minute, there I was, microwaving some canned potatoes in a bowl. The next, BOOM, the potatoes exploded. The door came off its hinges and I was covered in potato!
That's pretty much scarred me for life
My home microwave died years ago, and I've never replaced it. I just reheat things on the stove or in the toaster oven.
I use the microwave at work sometimes, but I try to minimize it -- not because I'm scared of the microwaving itself, but because I don't have glass/ceramic containers in which to transport my lunch, and I do think it's unwise to reheat foods in plastic containers.
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I don't use ours very often (now that I'm not nuking bags of Uncle Ben's 90 second rice! LOL ). We don't usually have left overs and when we do, DH prefers to re-heat them on the stove/oven...
That said, I don't have a problem using one and would use it to re-heat.
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The hero is a handsome rogue. His ruffled shirt is open to the navel. His tautly muscled arms, burnished by a life of adventure and swordplay, are wrapped around an obviously well-born young woman, whose ample, perfect bosom threatens to do a half gainer out of her straining décolletage as she reclines across his lap. On the grass between their feet lies the hero's unsheathed sword—and you don't have to be Sigmund Freud to figure that one out.
Postmodern it's not, but Elaine Duillo is proud of her latest painting. "The sword on the ground is a symbol for his manhood," she says, with a sweep of her hand. "Everything is subliminal." Well, maybe not, but Duillo's skill can't be challenged; in the last 15 years, she has painted covers for more than 500 romance novels, including Johanna Lindsey's recent New York Times paperback best-seller, Silver Angel. Next month, Duillo, 60, will have her own exhibition at the Museum of American Illustration in New York City, making her the first romance artist so honored.
"My people live and breathe," says the painter, whose ouevre consists entirely of scenes depicting lust and longing. "You can have plenty of ripped clothing and cleavage, but if the people don't relate to each other, it looks ridiculous."
And in the world of romance novels, where you can judge a book by its cover, one good stud-and-maiden picture may mean the difference between selling big and gathering dust. Kathryn Falk, publisher of Romantic Times, the trade journal that stays abreast of the romance business, points out that U.S. publishers offer 100 to 125 romances a month to their distributors. Often, Falk says, the distributors base their purchasing decisions solely on what a book looks like. "The distributors don't read the book," she says. "They go by the cover and the author's previous figures."
Under the circumstances, it's no surprise that top illustrators such as Duillo get, according to Falk, $3,000-$8,000 per cover. For Duillo, the creative process begins when the publisher sends her a fact sheet detailing a novel's characters and historical period—usually 18th-or 19th-century England. "All the sheet usually says is that the characters are very sexy and very interested in each other," she says. "I usually read the manuscript to find out what's going on. Some romance novels aren't written very well, but I get books by authors who are pretty experienced."
Next, Duillo meets with her publisher's art director to plan the cover. "In the last few years," she says, "it's been a lot sexier because there's such competition on the stands. But some people still want a more romantic look." She picks up a sketch for an upcoming romance. "This is sexy enough," she says, "but the author didn't want something where the heroine's clothes were ripped off—where she and the hero looked like they were about to perform the act."
Once Duillo decides on a cover, she calls in live models for the realistic look that she craves. Not that she actually paints from live models—that would be too expensive, so she paints from photographs. The models are outfitted in costumes of the period and instructed to look passionate for the camera. Once in a while, says Duillo, they get carried away. She points to the cover of Uncommon Valor, which she painted a decade ago. "Here's a case of the hero getting a bit excited during the photo shoot, and I painted it in," she says. She's right. He did. And she did.
There have been occasions, though, when customers have found more hidden passion in her work than Duillo intended. Two years ago, a discount chain refused to display A Love for All Time, by Bertrice Small, with a cover by Duillo. "I hadn't planned it that way," she says. "The heroine's hand is laid across her heart, but everyone thought she was touching her breast, so the chain banned it." Pause. "It did exceptionally well."
Duillo does her painting—she works in acrylics—in her studio at home in Hicksville, Long Island, where she has lived for 26 years with her husband, John, a still-life artist she married in 1949. She painted her first romance cover in 1959, and sold it for $150. "In 1969," she says, "an agent saw my work, and I went from part-time to 70 to 80 hours a week. I would work until 4 in the morning, then be up with the children." (She has two daughters, Melissa, 33, also a romance illustrator, and Bettina, 30, a graphic artist.)
These days she paints as many as 20 covers a year and still looks for ways to make each one a best-seller. "I try to use all my talents," she says. "The basic elements you have to put in—the castle, the house—some artists will put them in arbitrarily, but I make them part of the overall design. I don't think that the customers notice this, but I see it."
And when she finishes a painting, doesn't she feel like throwing her arms passionately around her husband and losing herself in a soulful kiss? "No, that's when I feel my least sexy," she admits. "If I paint a brick wall I don't feel like a brick. I do my work and when I'm done, I move on to my next project."
Oh, well, love 'em and leave 'em.
—Michael Neill, Jess Cagle in Hicksville
When Elaine Duillo Paints It, a Romance Novel's Cover Is Worth a Thousand Steamy Words
Jess Cagle
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Well They got No More Heroes.
GTA are kind of over rated if you ask me.
I think the controls would be pretty cool on the Wii console, if it was released I would buy it and check it out.
Well They got No More Heroes.
GTA isn't the greatest series that ever graced the gaming world, the Wii could do without this- play last gen consoles if you want it.
With much love, 261311.
-=Join the Waluigi Fan Club=-Originally Posted by JT.
Exactly, u want a game like GTA buy Scarface!!
I think all the Wii needs to be on top is SSBB.
Forget GTA, SSBB kills it 10 times over.
"The sky has responded... it gives forth light to bless the heroes' souls. And at the same time, shedding tears of love to alleviate their suffering"
I don't see how Nintendo is to blame here either.
Plus we would have a better shot of getting a port of an old game than ever getting a new one. I could care less really though, if I wanted one I would buy another system.
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Originally Posted by Sumn0ob
GTA4 is looking kind of bad at the moment too....
Reviews of the demo, etc.
"The sky has responded... it gives forth light to bless the heroes' souls. And at the same time, shedding tears of love to alleviate their suffering"
Only game i would want is Grand Turismo 5 mmmmmmm
Its possibal, although beased on most 3rd party so far i bet we are going to continue to get an "exclusive" version of the top 3rd party games, mainly because they just share the HD games between PS3 and 360.. But the Wii is a totally different concept. You take away the graphics and toss that money into gameplay...
They wont continue to toss the throw away trash onto the Wii or ports of old games they just are not making money doing this, so why even bother?
If they want money they go where the people are "Wii" and give them something good. 3rd party knows this so although it might not compare to the 360/ps3 versions of the games.
Titles like GTA will probably make it to the Wii over the next few months and years but they will have there own Wii flare "motion controlls" instead of "Graphics" 360/ps3..
The cool thing about this is once they figure out how to incoporate the motion controlls into games better over time they will be able to pop out games faster for the Wii than for the other 2 consoles just because of the time it takes to make an HD game...
The Wii will probably be the one poping out Big 3rd Party titles first in the next year or so and then the "eye candy" version for the other 2 systems will come out later and probably a different game altogether. Specially considering the Wii is the 2nd console to alot of ps3/360 guys. The 3rd party knows they will not buy the same title twice so why even bother trying to make the same game for Wii?
They wont they will make a different game all together, and if they want it to sell at all it will be new and unique, not a port or a cheep downgrade.
So thats my prediction if the gaming world gets its act together and wants to cash in like Nintendo is... They will start making 2 different games, the 360/ps3 game and the Wii versions. Few titles might be an exception like GH3/Rockband and of course the standard crap casual titles that are tossed on all 3 systems. Although nintendo has been doing decent with the casual titles like Wii sports,endless ocean,brain age... Not many other publishers are cut out to make this type of game and make it well! But we see many try to cash in on nintendos sucess with these games and fall falt on there face or make a quick buck and run. Even causal gamers wont put up with this quality for long. They will just start buying Nintendo's and well know 3rd party titles and nothing else.
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Yeah that's why we have Manhunt 2 on Wii.Originally Posted by FR.
It's a matter of whether Rockstar wants to develop it for the Wii which they obviously don't.


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Rummage items needed
West House Crisis Stabilization Facility is having a Rummage Sale on May 18 and needs items donated to sell. All proceeds go to help people with mental illness purchase medications and other special items. Bring your used items to the West House parking lot, 1404 Westwood Drive, Hamilton (near the West bridge). Cut-off date for bringing items will be Tuesday, May 7. Questions may be answered at 532-8990.
Museum art donations needed
Donations of used art, jewelry and antiques are needed for the annual Stevensville Historical Museum's Used Art, Jewelry & Antiques Sale which will be held Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 309 Main Street, Stevensville. Those who donate to the sale are invited to attend a Pre-Sale Party on Thursday, May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Call 777-5126 or 777-3201 to make arrangements to donate items for this sale.
Wednesday, April 17
NVPL National Library Week
Celebrate the importance of your library with events and activities that showcase the North Valley Public Library. Discover the Stevensville Community Garden on Wednesday with a packet of free seeds for every patron and information about the garden. Support the library on Friday and Saturday during the Friends of the Library Book Sale, and all week long put your name in a drawing to be eligible for great community oriented prizes. For more information on the library and activities during National Library Week, check out www.northvalleylibrary.org or call 777-5061.
BPL Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children's corner of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, April 17 to enjoy "Put a Poem in Your Pocket" with storyteller Jamie Ogden. Story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. All story times are free and open to the public.
NVPL Storytime
North Valley Public Library's Storytime and Craft is an enriching early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers, with picture books, fingerplays and songs, and a craft. At each storytime, a healthy snack is provided and there is time to play and socialize with new friends. This week, bring your little one to learn about goats and meet a baby and mama goat. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Blood drive
A blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bitterroot National Forest office in Hamilton. The blood mobile will be in the parking lot. For appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code bitterrootforest or call Joni at 363-7182.
Rotary Club
Lance Richardson, co-owner of Ridgeway Pharmacy and Mail Pharmaceutical Delivery, will be the speaker for the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club on Monday, April 22 at 12 noon at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. This meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.
SAFE Book Club
SAFE is hosting a book club discussion on Wednesday, April 17 at 12 noon at the Hamilton Carriage House. Come join in the discussion of "Salvage the Bones" by Jesmyn Ward. For more information, contact Jamie at 363-2793.
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public.
Community Potluck
The Center for Spiritual Living invites everyone to a Community Potluck Dinner, Wednesday, April 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Homestead Organics Farm owner Laura Garber is hosting Minh, a farmer from Vietnam, for several weeks as part of Mansfield Scholarship farmer exchange project. Come hear about the project and help welcome Minh to the Bitterroot Valley community. Bring a potluck dish to share; table service provided. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For further information call 381-2355 or visit www.cslbitterroot.org.
Thursday, April 18
Beginning Birder Class
Bird watching is a very popular activity and according to a United States Fish and Wildlife Service report, over 45 million people bird watch in the United States alone. Do you wish you could identify the birds that you see? Do you want to learn more about their behavior and habits? If so, you may want to consider joining Bitterroot Audubon members for two evening classes and two field trips designed for beginning birders. The classes will cover bird identification, optics, behavior, habitat, birdsong, migration, and much more. Classroom sessions will take place on Thursdays, April 18 and 25, and the field trips will take place on Sunday, April 28 and Saturday, May 4. Cost for the class will be $25/Audubon members and $35/non-members. Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. For more information or to pre-register, call Leslie Nyce at 961-3808.
Stevensville Museum
A general meeting of The Stevensville Historical Museum will be held Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. at 517 Main Street, Stevensville. Officers will be elected at this meeting. New members are welcome to attend. Call Stacey at 777-5126 for more information.
Take Back the Night
The Eighth Annual Take Back the Night will be held on Thursday, April 18 at Hamilton City Hall. This year's event includes many family-friendly activities, so all members of the community can show support for healthy and safe relationships.
The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with peace songs and fun led by every local kid's favorite musician, Chip Jasmin. At 6 p.m., there will be a free pizza party, followed by sign-making led by local high school students.
At 7 p.m., participants will line up for a 14-block march through downtown Hamilton. Goodies will be served at City Hall following the march. At 8 p.m. there will a sharing circle at City Hall for young adults and adults.
Take Back the Night marches and rallies are held throughout the world each year to advocate for the rights of everyone to feel safe from violence, inspire communities to take a stand, and to raise awareness about sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Everyone deserve to be safe from violence in their own homes and streets. Join in to promote peace in our families and community.
For more information, call Jamie, Sonya or Wendy at SAFE, 363-2793. For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, including information on talking to your kids about safe and healthy relationship, visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center at www.nsvrc.org.
Trout Unlimited
On Thursday, April 18, Chris Clancy, indefatigable fisheries biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, will fill members in on the latest data on the river, test their knowledge of native trout, and present some new thoughts on Painted Rocks Lake.
The title of Chris's talk is "State of the River: Rethinking Painted Rocks, hybrid cutthroat quiz and other paraphernalia." The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State St in Hamilton. The public is invited to attend and there is no charge for admission. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com. Dinner with Chris at Spice of Life will be at 5 p.m. before the meeting. Long-time TU supporter and Spice of Life owner Karen Suennen will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the club.
Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7:00. Information on this year's trail projects, horsemanship clinics and the Wilderness Skills Weekend will be discussed. Program speaker is Burleigh Curtis who will talk about Ravalli County Search and Rescue. Guests are welcome, and if you are interested in keeping trails in our public forests open and accessible for riding and hiking, this group works to accomplish that. For more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Stevi COW meeting
The Stevensville Town Council Committee of the Whole will meet Thursday, April 18at 6:30 p.m. The council will discuss the following topics: proposed ordinance for Stevensville Airport; proposed animal ordinance; Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Friday, April 19
Forest Friday breakfast
Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King will hold this month's Forest Friday breakfast on Friday, April 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 1285 N. 1st Street in Hamilton. The public is invited to join her for breakfast and discussion. This month's topics and speakers include: Trails & Timber – How upcoming logging activities at the Bass Creek Recreation Area could affect your hiking or recreation plans with Dan Ritter, Stevensville District Ranger; Look What Wants to Come for Dinner – New Forest Invaders and Noxious Weeds with Gil Gale, Range Program Manager.
Forest Fridays were started last year by the Bitterroot National Forest. They occur every other month and are a no-host breakfast meeting at a local restaurant with the goal of sharing good food, great company, and some information about what's happening on the National Forest. For more information contact the Bitterroot National Forest at 363-7100.
Driver safety class
A Driver Safety Class will be presented at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton on Friday, April 19. The class begins at 9 a.m. and will last approximately four hours. This safe driving strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over but all drivers are welcome. The class fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Attendees are requested to bring a check made out to "AARP" for class fees. Pre-registration is requested. Contact Jones Korman Insurance at 363-6583 for further information. There is no written test. Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified graduates.
NVPL Book Sale
The Big Spring Book Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the North Valley Public Library, Main St., Stevensville. Children's books and books for teens; romance, mysteries set the scene; true adventures, history books; learn to be a better cook. Take your pick for each occasion, just for the price of a kind donation. For information call Beverly, 777 2505.
North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, April 19 at 12 noon at the Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be County Attorney Bill Fulbright. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Eagles dinner
Chef Greg will be serving Friday night dinner on April 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Bitterroot Eagles Lodge at 125 N. Second, Hamilton. The menu will be meatloaf with mashed potatoes, veggies and dessert. Proceeds go to the Bitter Root Eagles Scholarship program.
Golden Age dance
At the dance on Friday, April 19 at the hall at 727 S. Fifth, Hamilton, the Golden Age Club members will honor Lyle Instness who has been playing in the dance bands for many years and is retiring. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. will music by the Valley Rhythm Boys. Bob Olson's New BitterRoot Five will play on April 26. There is a charge of $3 per person. On April 24, birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated with a program and refreshments. The next business meeting is May 1 following the 12 noon potluck.
Music for the Museum
"A Spring Evening of Eclectic Music for the Museum" will be held Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, Hamilton. Musicians include bluegrass musicians Mike and Tari Conroy; First Presbyterian Church Bell Choir; pianist Joan Roe, and a special surprise guest. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $25 ($20 for members)and are available at the Ravalli County Museum, The Music Box, Chapter One Books or through a Bitter Root Valley Historical Society Board Member. Included in the evening's festivities will be an in-depth, behind the scenes look at Ravalli County Museum. Your "Back Stage Pass" includes a behind the scenes tour and a look into the past, present and future of events and exhibits. Come away from this experience with a better understanding of what is housed at the Museum, from thousands of historic photos, documents and artifacts to 150+ years worth of newspapers preserved in the newspaper collection vault. Just what does it take to run the largest archival Museum in Ravalli County? What archival materials are used in day-to-day operations? What does it take to create an exhibit or event and what are the costs involved? There will be a drawing for door prizes and gifts for donations made during this event.
Saturday, April 20
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will meet on Saturday, April 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Western Montana Addiction Services, 209 N. 10th St, in Hamilton (note change in location and enter from the Marcus Daly Hospital side).
The meeting will discuss installing bee packages, swarm prevention, and combining and splitting hives. The public is welcome to drop in to any meeting. Those who will be getting Western Montana bee packages on May 3 should call Tracie Norman at 381-3053.
Horsemanship Clinic
Bitterroot Back Country Horsemen invites the public to a free defensive horsemanship class on Saturday, April 20. Using members' stock for demonstration, participants will review various ways to safely handle stock while trail riding and traveling into the backcountry. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and learn more about how to ride safely and what Bitter Root BCH does for our local trails. The event takes place at C-Max Stables (657 Bass Lane, Corvallis) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with chili provided for lunch. Bring your own chair. For more information, contact Jack or Lisa Emory at 961-1363 or check the BCH website at http://www.bchmt.org/bitterroot/ under training.
Victor Community Garden Day
Victor Community Garden folks (gardeners and sponsoring organization) will gather at the garden on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a work day to spruce it up and get ready for the growing season. Participants will make a huge compost pile, refurbish the paths, weed the native plants area, and get to know one another. The Job Corps and Youth Home volunteers will lend a helping hand. For lunch, barbecued burgers and drinks will be provided and folks will bring a potluck dish. The organic garden has thirty-nine 20′ by 20′ plots that are nearly all spoken for, plus two for native pollinators and one for fruit. Compost, mulch, tools and automatic watering are all provided for the $26 yearly fee that includes a port-a-potty. The community is welcome to come out and see how the community grows its own food. For information call Jill at 642-3601.
Daly Mansion lecture series
The Daly Mansion Spring Lecture Series on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. will feature Ellen Baumler on "How We Miss Them: Ghostly Gatherings from the Treasure State." Basing her true stories on firsthand accounts, personal interviews, and historical records, Baumler's well-researched tales have scared and delighted audiences of all ages. Haunted places include hotels, houses, cemeteries, mines and his-toric landscapes across Montana. With a ghostly twist on history, Baumler captures Montana's cultural heritage and brings the state's supernatural past to life. This is a community educational offering presented through grants and partnership with Humanities Montana. The presentation will be in the Trophy Room of the Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy in Hamilton. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted.
Farmers Market vendor training
The Hamilton Farmers Market is adding vendors for the 2013 market. A New Vendor Meeting will be held Saturday, April 20 for folks new to selling at the Hamilton Farmers Market. The Market has two main rules which make it unique: vendors must live in Ravalli County and their products must be grown or crafted in Montana. New Vendor Training will focus on the Market Rules, how to register and reserve a space as well as tips on how to increase your sales as a vendor. If you are interested and meet the primary requirements, call 961-0004 for a New Vendor information packet which will be mailed to you before the meeting. It contains the significant paperwork that keeps this Market organized and running smoothly. Hamilton Farmers Market opening day will be Saturday, May 4 with the May Fest for Children. A Mother's Day Cake Walk sponsored by SAFE will be May 11.
Guitar workshop
A free, guitar workshop will be held Saturday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Music Box in Hamilton. There will be a discussion and demonstration of some techniques useful in playing lead, or melody for classic country, folk, swing, western swing, and similar styles. These workshops are basically demonstrations so there is no need to bring your guitar. For information call W. Clem Small, 961-4949.
WIC farmer training
Ravalli County WIC will be holding training for farmers who are interested in accepting WIC benefits during farmer markets, or farm stands this season, on Saturday, April 20 at 2:15 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, corner of Adirondack and 4th Streets in Hamilton. Contact Margaret at Ravalli County WIC. 375-6685, to reserve your space. Plan on 1-1/2 hours for this training.
Dragon Brigade Pint Night
A Pint Night will be held Saturday, April 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Higher Ground Brewery in Hamilton. There will be a silent auction and proceeds benefit the Dragon Brigade Tae Kwon Do program.
Eagles Memorial Service
The Eagles Lodge will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Aerie Hall. This is a time to remember the dear Brothers and Sisters who passed away this past year. All Eagle families and friends encouraged to share in this special ceremony. The Old Timers Potluck will follow at about 6:45 p.m. in the Auxiliary Hall (upstairs.) This is held in recognition of service years by Brothers and Sisters. The entrée, potatoes and gravy, and coffee is furnished by the Aerie and Auxiliary. Attendees are asked to bring salads, side dishes or desserts. Sign up by calling 363-1113. All members, family and friends are encouraged to share this evening. Montana Worthy President Bill Wooley and and Montana State Madam President Jan Wooley will visit the Aerie on Saturday, April 20. In addition to Happy Hour, they will attend the Memorial Service and the Old Timers Potluck. Their Joint Project is the Montana Cancer Institute Foundation. Come in and say hello and thank them for them for their service to Montana State Eagles.
'Monthly Grind'
The last Monthly Grind variety show for the season is sure to be a big hit on Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Playhouse. Tickets are $5 at the door or bring in a homemade dessert to share and get in free. Children 6 and under are also free.
Sunday, April 21
BPL volunteer week
The Bitterroot Public Library celebrates National Volunteer Week April 21-27 to honor the many volunteers who help provide services to the public. During this week BPL is also partnering with the local food bank, Haven House, to help collect nutritious foods for Ravalli County residents in need. BPL will waive overdue fines in exchange for a donation of non-perishable foods. Food can be dropped off at the library's information desk during April 22-27. Food for Fines is for overdue fines, and cannot be used to waive fees for lost or missing items. Call 363-1670 for more information.
Spiritual talk
The Center for Spiritual Living invites everyone to hear an inspiring message about finding one's true self in our natural surroundings. Becky Lellek presents "Mother Nature – A Path To Presence" on Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at the Center. Becky is a clinical hynotherapist and Sound Awareness Instructor. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For further information call 381-2355 or visit www.cslbitterroot.org.
Monday, April 22
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Waffles or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chicken sandwiches, glazed carrots, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Quesadilla with salsa, lettuce, refried beans, watermelon, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cinnamon rolls or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Spaghetti, tossed salad with ranch dressing, mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancakes or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh veggies with ranch dressing, strawberry cups, bread & butter, milk
Friday: No School
First-time homebuyer class
The next Pre-Purchase Housing Counseling class that the Bitter Root RC&D will host is Monday, April 22-24 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night at the Human Resource Council Building, 316 N 3rd St., Hamilton. The fee for class is $40 per household. Bitter Root RC&D is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in partnership with Montana Board of Housing, Montana Department of Commerce, NeighborWorks Montana and philanthropic donors. For more information call 363-5450 or go the web site www.bitterrootrcd.org/firstTimeHomeBuyer.htm.
Lone Rock trustee Candidate Forum
Lone Rock School will host a Trustee Candidate Forum on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the gym. Three candidates are running for two trustee positions: Deanna Stewart, Dan Metully and Wayne Stanford. The trustee election will be held on Tuesday, May 7 beginning as 12 noon. Absentee ballots will be available April 17. Contact Sandi Wilson at 777-3314, ext 220 to request an absentee ballot.
Fish & Wildlife Assn.
The Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association will hold its general meeting on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Hamilton Fire Hall. Guest speakers will be Fish & Game Wardens giving a program on poaching cases. Meetings are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. For information call Dave at 777-5786.
Tuesday, April 23
RASS training
A state-mandated Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training will take place on Tuesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 209 N. 10th Street, Suite C, Hamilton. Any community members who are not yet certified are welcome to attend and newly hired employees may take the training within 60 days of hire. There is a $15 materials fee. Call Ryan at 532-9146 to pre-register by the day before the class is held. At least five participants are required to hold a class.
Republican Women's Club
The Ravalli County Republican Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ's Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be Dan Snyder, MT Tech, talking about water and irrigation, and Gary Carlson, who is running for State Republican Chair. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Rocky Mountain Ballet performance
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre will perform "Going Viral," the convergence of art and science, on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center in Victor and on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts in Missoula. Tickets are $15 and available at RMBT, 549-5155, and at each theater day of show. "Going Viral" is a series of four collaborative works between Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre Artistic Director and choreographer Charlene Campbell and concept and images created by Barbara Michelman. They were inspired by an extraordinary world viewed through an electron microscope. Using dance and projected virus images, "Going Viral" tells the tale of Polio, Influenza, Dengue Fever and Ebola, four deceptively beautiful and deadly viruses. Polio is performed to an original score by Hollywood composer Aaron Zigman. RMBT Artistic Director Charlene Campbell Carey and RMBT dancers have visited the Rocky Mountain Lab in Hamilton to see firsthand Ebola and other viruses.
Audiences attending "Going Viral" will experience an original contemporary multimedia presentation of dance that addresses the issues of the spread of viruses and the search for and use of vaccination to halt contagion, which in turn engages audiences in discussion on public health topics and vaccine awareness.
To find out more about "Going Viral" and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre, visit www.rmbt.org.