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Look here for local non-profit organizations to announce their events and information as well as ongoing activities in the area. For complete event listings see our calendar here.
Thompson Center Happenings
Winter class sessions begin after the New Year for French, Italian, Chair yoga, T'ai Chi, Strength and Fitness and Spanish (new!) Zumba is back. Please sign up in advance or call the center for more information.
A new recreational fitness program is underway offering personal training and the option for trainers to escort small groups out on the slopes or trails for a variety of winter sports excursions. Call Diana Leskovar for details at 457-3277, ext.21.
Reminder: The Center is closed for renovations on Monday Jan. 3. Please come visit the "new" Center after the holidays! Happy Holidays with love from the Thompson Senior Center staff!
Events At Purple Crayon And Artistree Community Arts Center
Purple Crayon and Artistree Community Arts Center are offering fall classes in art and music programs for children and adults for our class list and to register call Tayo at (802) 457-3500 or email email@example.com
Ski Runners Need Instructors
Woodstock Ski Runners (WSR) is looking for volunteer instructors for its Friday Learn to Ski Program. All levels from beginner to advanced instructors needed. WSR is also looking for beginner level snowboarding instructors. Friday program dates are: January 7,14,21,28, February 4, 11, March 4, March 11. Instructors who volunteer with the program can ski free every Friday the program is in session!
Registration open for all Woodstock Ski Runners' Programs – Registration is open for all Woodstock Ski Runners' Programs, including Alpine, Nordic, All Mountain and Friday Program.
If you are interested please contact: Alita Wilson, (802) 457-2971, firstname.lastname@example.com. More information about the Friday program and Volunteer Instructor registration forms can be found at www.skirunners.org.
Fight Cabin Fever
Change The World Kids' annual "anti-cabin fever" Wednesday night dinners begin on January 5. Chef Michael Bellefeville of the Moveable Feast will prepare a kick-off meal. It's a great way to get out of the house, break up the week, and see friends on long cold winter nights! Each Wednesday until the end of March, a local chef, many from the area's best restaurants, prepares a delicious meal. These dinners are fun, and they subsidize costs for the Change the World Kids' annual work trip to re-forest Bosque para Siempre, the migratory rain forest habitat in Costa Rica that they are helping to conserve and reforest, and that supports our Vermont neo-tropical migrants, as well as native rain forest species. Dinner is at 6:00 in the North Universalist Chapel dining hall in Woodstock, and costs $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Seating is limited, so reservations are suggested. Please call (457-2622) or email the Change the World Kids (firstname.lastname@example.com), or sign up on the sheet in the hall at the North Universalist Chapel. Come dine, laugh, and beat the winter blahs and blues!
Billings Farm & Museum Weekend Events
Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and December 26 – January 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tours of the authentically decorated farmhouse, visits to the dairy farm for interactive programs, holiday activities, plus the Academy Award® nominee film, "A Place in the Land" will be offered. Highlights of the Holiday Season: December 18 & 19: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Christmas silhouettes, candle dipping, and pomander making in the 1890 Farm House
Christmas Week: through January 2: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides; making historic Christmas ornaments and snowflakes.
Billings Farm & Museum will be open Saturdays and Sundays in January & February, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., featuring the operating dairy farm, restored 1890 Farm House, plus programs and activities. A Place in the Land, the recently remastered Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of the Billings estate, will be shown in the theater. Warm up with a cup of spiced cider in the visitor center.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumper sleds, and programs and activities for all ages will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum's Sleigh Ride Weekend on January 15, 16, and 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call 802-457-2355 for daily activities and programs and a list of seasonal events, or visit the museum's web site at www.billingsfarm.org.
Financial Aid Help Held At WUHS
Financial Aid Forms Night at Woodstock Union High School will be on Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 pm in the Teagle Library. Holly Hammond with the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will assist families with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form that you will access
online. Some paper forms will be available. Please bring your questions and concerns. If possible, students and one parent should register for a
PIN number beforehand by going to www.pin.ed.gov and following instructions. Bring that with you too!
WUMS Parent Network Discussion
The WUMS Parent Network is presenting another learning opportunity for parents in its' Second Mondays series. "Navigating the Middle School Waters- a student perspective" is a panel discussion with high school students, who will discuss their MS experience and be open to questions from parents. Last year, parents felt that the opportunity to have an honest discussion with youth who have successfully navigated middle school was an awesome experience.This discussion will be held on Jan 10, 7-8:30 at Teagle Library at WUHSMS. Light refreshments will be served. For more info contact Jim Grossman 802-258-0280 email@example.com or Courtney McKaig, firstname.lastname@example.com
Retail Alcohol and Tobacco Sellers Training Requirement
Retail Alcohol and Tobacco Sellers Training: bi-annual requirement for sellers. Jan 27, 5:30-8:30pm WUHS Teagle Library. Conducted by Department of Liquor Control- sponsored locally by OCP, VTLSP (Vermont Teen Leadership Program), Spectrum Teen Center and OVX (Our Voices Exposed). For info contact Jim Grossman OCP outreach coordinator 457-2679
Woodstock Winter Farmer's Market Begins
Starting the fourth Saturday in January there will be food and crafts offered in the social hall of the Unitarian Church between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. It will continue on each fourth Saturday of the month through April. Please come and support your local farmers and crafters who will be offering produce, take out and eat in foods, eggs, breads, jams, jellies, sauces, spices, quiches, pies, pastries, jewelry, beads, books, angora fiber, cards and prints. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call Anne Dean at 457-3889
New Grief Education and Support Group Six-Week Session
A new Grief Education and Support Group is being offered for those who have experienced the death of a loved. This six-session group is free, open to residents of Woodstock and the surrounding communities, and will begin on Sunday, January 16 from 4 –6 p.m. The group will meet at the North Universalist Chapel Society, 7 Church St., Woodstock, VT, on January 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 13, and 20. This program will provide small group support as well as education about the nature of grief and its effect on our lives. Facilitators are Susan Jantos, MSW, and Ann LaRocque, LCMHC. To register please call 802-457-1786.
Woodstock Phone Directory
The 2010-2011 Woodstock Telephone Directory has been distributed to all postal addresses in Woodstock, South Woodstock, Taftsville, South Pomfret and North Pomfret. Anyone who has not received a Directory or would like additional copies may purchase a Directory at either the Woodstock Pharmacy or Shire Apothecary for a cost of $5.00 per book or write to: Judy Wiggin, Woodstock Learning Trust, PO Box 28, Woodstock, VT 05091.
The following listings should be added or corrected in
this year's Directory:
Steve and Paige Hiller, 19 Mountain Ave. 457-9203
Fred & Mary Hundertmark, Rt 4 West Woodstock 457-3309 and 457-4039
John and Patsy (Patricia) Mathews, 10 North St. 457-2087
Krit Maxham– delete computer line 457-2499
Fred & Peggy Merrill, 25 High Street 457-3332
H & P Schwenk, 40 Elm St. 457-2031 and Totman Hill, So. Pomfret 457-2033
'Recollections of World War II'
"Recollections of World War II: Veterans from the Woodstock Area" is a compilation of excerpts from over 40 oral history interviews with local veterans. This book is now available at the Woodstock History Center. For further details, call (802) 457-1822.
Life in Windsor County DVD
Interested in learning more about the history of Windsor County? The recently released DVD "Life in Windsor County" is now available at the Woodstock History Center for $15.00. This documentary features historic photographs, local people sharing stories, and much more. For further details, call (802) 457-1822.
Nursery School Taking Registrations
The Woodstock Nursery School, a morning preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds, is currently taking registrations for the 2010/2011 school years. The program fosters whole-child development through active, age-appropriate exploration of the world around us. For more information please call Andrea Farrington at (802) 457-1439 or email email@example.com.
Information On 4-H Club
4-H is an awesome learning experience with many opportunities to build public speaking and leadership skills. The Upwey Equestrian 4-H Club is now accepting new members – boys or girls between the ages of 8 and 18. Activities include horses, crafts, stage presentations, quiz bowls, community service, and more. For more information, contact Sonja Blanchard at 457-2608 or Terri DeDell at 457-3773.
Tools For Schools Program
Again this year the Woodstock Elementary School is participating in the "Tools for Schools" program with Price Chopper and looking for your help! Please register your Price Chopper advantage Card either at the information desk in the store or on line at www.pricechopper.com you only need register your card once and each time your card is used Woodstock Elementary School will receive points towards equipment for the school. Our school code is #13984. If you have questions please call Leanne Chynoweth at 457-3454.
Woodstock Community Food Shelf
The Woodstock Community Food Shelf, located at Meadow Maxham Way, is open Mondays from 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of food may be dropped off during those times. Check cans and packages for expiration dates, please, as out-of-date food cannot be used. The telephone number is 802-457-1185.
Chamber Seeks Volunteers
The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help staff the Information Booth on the Village Green, 7 days a week from July through October. Flexible shifts. Must enjoy working with the public. Training provided. Please call 457-3555 to apply or email email@example.com.
Opportunities To Sing For ProMusica
ProMusica Chamber Choir, a 16-member advanced choral ensemble specializing in the performance practice of renaissance, baroque, and classical choral repertoires, is interviewing experienced singers for positions in all voice parts, particularly alto, tenor and baritones.
All experienced singers are welcome to contact the director, Robert Lee Adams at firstname.lastname@example.com, for more information and to set up a telephone interview. He is also looking for children and young adults to sing in the St. James' Boy and Girl Choir. The choir rehearses on most Sundays from 4-6 p.m. with occasional Sunday Morning commitments, and sing-aways or tours.
Singers of all levels are invited to apply.
Free Firewood
Do you need some free firewood to help you heat your home during the upcoming cold days and nights? Call Change the World Kids at 457-2622 and we will help you.
Library Seeks Volunteers
The NWPL needs volunteers to help cover the reference desk on Saturdays as well as volunteers to help plan and put up holiday decorations and other displays throughout the year. We are also looking for teens and adults to write anonymous book reviews to be published on Facebook and in our Between the Stacks newspaper column. Contact our volunteer coordinator, Kathleen, for a volunteer application or Nik for information about Reference Desk work and book reviews. 802-457-2295 or email@example.com.
Three Dog Book Club Returns
The Three Dog Book club (3DBC) will meet at the bookshop on Thursday afternoons. Log onto www.yankeebookshop.com or e-mail Donna at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 457-2411 for details.
Hand In Hand Community Meals
Area residents and visitors are encouraged to join the "Hand In Hand" free community meal each Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in the social hall of the North Universalist Chapel, 7 Church Street, Woodstock. Hand In Hand is dedicated to community growth and development in Woodstock and the surrounding communities. We have different dinner themes weekly.12/23 Christmas and 12/30 Happy New Year.
Donations accepted. For information or to volunteer, call 802-457-2557.
Join The Cub Scouts
First through fifth grade boys are invited to join the fun of Cub Scouting with Pack 220. Activities include hiking, making crafts, camping, playing sports, racing Pinewood Derby cars, fishing, etc. For more information contact Cubmaster Kristopher Blanchard at 484-5539.
Kids Can Help
For help with something around your home or property that you cannot accomplish yourself, the Change the World Kids are ready to assist. This energetic group of teenagers dedicated to making the world a better place, are happy to help for free. Call 802-457-2622 or write firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com.
Mentoring Program Seeks Volunteers
The Shining Light Mentoring Program is a community-based school-mentoring program operated by the Ottauquechee Community Partnership and the Windsor Central Supervisory Union. The program connects students from the Woodstock Union Middle School and High School with positive adult roles models from the community. At the moment we more students than we have mentors available. We are interested in having mentors of all ages and of a variety of backgrounds. To learn more about the Shining Light Mentoring Program, contact Jackie Fischer at Ottauquechee Community Partnership, 32 Pleasant Street, 802-457-2679 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.ocpvt.org.
HIRS Helps Find Caregivers
The Martha Lussier Health Information & Referral Service (HIRS) matches experienced caregivers with those who are seeking in-home health care. HIRS has a grant to help families in the greater Woodstock area pay for critical short-term in-home care. These funds are intended to help families pay caregivers while they work out longer-term arrangements. Inquiries should be directed to Lynne Tracy, HIRS coordinator, at 457-3478. There is never a charge for information or referrals. Applicants can be assured of privacy.
Thompson Center Services
The Thompson Center offers various activities and classes throughout the week. Call the Thompson Center at 457-3277 or visit www.thompsonseniorcenter.org for more information.
Medical & Shopping Ride Service offered at The Thompson Shuttle Service to Upper Valley Area: This service provides rides to Upper Valley hospitals and shopping centers, supplementing our existing twice-weekly shuttle to Woodstock Village merchants. Anyone can take advantage of this free service. Call Rebecca Griggs at 457-3277 in advance to sign up and for more information.
Woodstock Area Job Bank
Seeking local employment? Need a qualified employee? Need help with a project? The Woodstock Area Job Bank is the only local source that matches people with jobs. Listings range from professional positions to the most basic services, from hourly to full time. Check out the WJB at www.woodstockjobbank.com or call coordinator Elizabeth Craib at 802-457-3835, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Or stop in — we're located on the second floor of the Woodstock Town Hall. The service is free.
Historical Society Dana Library
The John Cotton Dana Library at the Woodstock Historical Society is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The library collection includes photo and document archives, newspapers, oral history tapes and transcripts, a video library, local history research materials, and Internet access to census records and map databases. There is no usage charge for WHS members, students and teachers.
Book Donations Welcome
The Norman Williams Public Library is seeking donations for its ongoing Foyer Book Sale, which offers a large, constantly changing assortment of used books and other media for sale during Library hours. We gratefully accept donations of good to excellent condition books, audio books, CDs, videos, and DVDs. We are unable to accept textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. Please bring donations to the Library Circulation Desk. Please call 457-2295 regarding suitability of potential donations.
Zack's Place Enrichment Center
Zack's Place (ZP) is a community enrichment center. Our mission is to empower people with special needs to express themselves through art, music, dance, and athletics while developing lifelong bonds of friendship. Located in the center of Woodstock at 73 Central Street, Woodstock, Vermont 05091 we offer programming Monday through Friday from 12:20 p.m.-5 p.m., that includes art, dance, music, exercise, life skills and more. We are always in need of volunteers, including those with computer skills, educational skills, artistic and that can work well with people. Please call 802-457-5868 for more information or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Inclusive Therapeutic Skating
Free program for all special needs. Rental skates available. Qualified volunteer skaters available for on ice assistance. Will be held at Union Arena in Woodstock on Tuesdays, 4:20-5:10 p.m. now through March 8. No ice Dec. 28, Feb. 15 & March 1. For more info call Anita Rogerson (802) 457-4092.
Skating Club Offering Lessons
Union Arena Skating Club is offering skating lessons for all ages and abilities at the Union Arena Community Center. Please go to www.unionarenaskatingclub.com or call Sarah Dwyer at 802-369-0019 for information. Although lessons have begun at the Union Arena fees will be prorated. All lessons are offered by professional coaches. Come join in the fun!
BEES Cookbook Available
BEES Cookbook Fundraiser: Over 100 community and school members' favorite recipes. Call Barnard Academy at 802-234-9763.
Call For Book Participants
Filmmaker and Barnard resident Tara Wray is working on putting together a book of informal portraits of the entire population of Barnard. This includes East Barnard and South Barnard, people who work in Barnard but don't necessarily live there, summer residents, or anyone who in one way or another considers Barnard their home. If interested in participating in this community wide endeavor, contact Wray at 802-457-3465 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Barnard Helping Hands
Don't hesitate to call Barnard Helping Hands for a helping hand. Volunteers are ready and willing to help free of charge. If you wish you could do something that needs to be done, but no longer can, contact them and use the resources they have available. Call Margot at 802-234-5320 or e-mail.
Heritage Weaving Studio
The Heritage Weaving Studio located on the 2nd floor of the Bridgewater Mill is welcoming volunteers and apprentices. The program is FREE and run by a group of volunteers – expert weavers and novices alike – who carry on this centuries-old weaving craft on generously donated looms, some of them historic. The goal of the program is to revive the art of rag-rug weaving by using recycled clothing and fabrics from The Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation Thrift Store, a not-for profit organization committed to providing opportunities for environmental initiatives, historic preservation and sustainable living. Studio hours: Thursday, Friday, Sunday from 11 am – 3 pm & Saturday from 10 am- 4 pm
For more information and to schedule school visits please call: (802) 672 1990.
Thrift Store Open Seven Days
The newly enlarged Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation's thrift store is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in The Bridgewater Mill's third floor. The store will accept donations of new and gently used clothing, small furniture and house wares. Call 802-672-1990 for more information.
Underground Youth Group
Underground – Break The Chains, Music, games and grub held Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. at the Oak Chapel. Two miles onto Bridgewater Center Rd., ages 13 and up. Operated by Joseph Rogers, Casey Mispel and speaker Nate Mispel. For more information call 802-779-3838.
Oak Chapel Food Shelf
The Oak Chapel Food Shelf is open every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donations of food are also appreciated. For emergency needs or questions call Julie at 802-952-8571.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc. has set up a special fund to assist local residents of Bridgewater and surrounding towns to help pay for fuel, utilities, and food this winter. Both individuals and families are eligible. First priority will be given to the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Names of individuals requesting assistance will be held in strict confidence. Please leave a message at 802-672-1818 and we will return your call ASAP, or write to PO Box 39, Bridgewater, VT 05034.
Community Club Meetings
The East Barnard Community Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the East Barnard Community Hall or in members' homes. Call 802-763-7036 for location or for information about "Neighborhood Cooking" featuring recipes by club members. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Dance Into January 2011
Need to dance off some holiday pounds with some great music, and help the Haven at the same time? Join The Moonlighters Big Band on Saturday, Jan. 15 in the beautiful ballroom at the American Legion Post #26 on South Main St in White River Jct. Lessons at 7 p.m. Band plays from 8-11 p.m. The Newport, NH Professional dancers will thrill everyone with dance routines at a band break. Please bring non-perishable food items. Call (802) 436-2053 for more info.
Carla Kimball Art Exhibit
Facilitator Carla Kimball – Using photographs and questions from Carla's Conversation cards to inspire gardening tales, memories and laughter. Hartland Garden Club Event will be held Sunday January 9, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the Hartland Public Library. Free to Hartland Garden Club members, $5 for non-members. Call Linda Schneider, Hartland Garden Club President, with any questions, please call 802-295-1573.
Hartland Memorabilia On Display
The Hartland Historical Society Museum displays Hartland memorabilia at its Route 12 location in Hartland Three Corners on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Call 802-436-1703.
Events Held At Hartland Library
See our website for details. Free (donations welcome).
Hartland Public Library, P.O. Box 137, 153 US Highway 5, Hartland, VT 05048. 802-436-2473 email@example.com or www.HartlandLibraryVT.org.
Baby-Toddler Story time continues on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Stories, finger plays and songs for infants to age 2 and their caregivers.
Preschool story time has started up again. Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome for stories, songs and crafts on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
After school Club is back! Fridays from 3-4 p.m. for kids K-8. Parents are welcome. Create incredible crafts and eat yummy snacks while listening to a riveting story.
VT Humanities Council Meets
A Vermont Humanities Council event will be hosted by the Hartland Public Library The group meets Wednesday a month beginning at 6:30 p.m. Discussions led by Rachael Cohen, Vermont Humanities Scholar and Hartland Resident. For people who love books and love to either talk about them or only listen to what others have to say. Copies of the books are available to loan at the library.
Memorable Memoirs: Take Two — Memoirs come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They are not autobiographies. Rather than a straight chronology of the author's life, memoirs hone in on a specific feature of that life.
Teen Center Events
The Killington Teen Center is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an open gym. Donations are welcome. Stationary bicycle, weight systems, treadmill, punching bag and Wii fit system are available for use. Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Developmental Screening Available
If you have a three- to five-year-old child and you have questions about his or her development, you can have the child screened through the Essential Early Education program. This program is supported by federal, state and local funds and provides screening on such areas of communication, vision, hearing, movement, social, self-help skills or learning. To schedule a preschooler, call the Rutland-Windsor Supervisory Union at (802) 228-7785.
Plymouth Republicans Needed
We are in need of your help. Please volunteer to be a "Justice of the Peace." This is an immediate appointment. The Governor will make these changes now. Please call Republican Town Chair Richard North at 228-8354 or contact Rachel Lynds at the Plymouth Town Clerk's office at (802) 672-3243.
SEVCA Offers Textile Recycling
SEVCA offers textile recycling at Plymouth, Ludlow & Cavendish recycling/transfer stations.
Look for the little red sheds and donate your unwanted clothing, shoes and linens for reuse or recycling. All items should be clean, dry and bagged – we ask that shoes be bagged separately.
SEVCA's staff sorts the textiles that we collect to ensure that wearable clothes ─ especially cold weather clothes ─ are available for your neighbors who need them. All items that are not re-usable due to rips or stains will be recycled.
Limited Financial Assistance Offered
The Plymouth Memory Tree fund offers limited financial assistance to area residents in need as well as support coordinating with outside sources of funding. Please address concerns to one of the following Memory Tree Committee members: Al Poirier at 228-3308, Melissa Lynds @672-3547, Naomi Moyer @672-5233, Elaine Gambone at 672-3493, or Margo Marrone at 228-5114. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Pomfret School Helps Food Shelf
The Pomfret School Leadership Team has a collection box in the foyer of the school. It will be there the whole school year. Please bring in what the Food Shelf might need most like spaghetti sauce, pasta, canned food and diapers. Make sure none of the food is expired! We would be very grateful if you could donate to the food shelf. The Pomfret School Leadership team will deliver it to our local food shelf regularly. Help us help the needy by donating to the food shelf!
Readying For Kindergarten
The Pomfret School is beginning to make plans for next year's kindergarten. If you have a child who will be ready for kindergarten in the fall, please call The Pomfret School at 457-2067.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Hours and Program Schedule for Fall/Winter – through April 15 – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week. 802-359-5000 or www.vinsweb.org.
Daily Live Bird Programs at 2 pm through January 2. Additional Live Bird Programs at 11 a.m. on Weekends, December 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Events Held At Quechee Library
Call 295-1232 for information or visit www.quecheelibrary.org.
Thurs., Dec. 30, at 3 p.m. Kids are invited to join Marieke Sperry for some beading. Make a keychain, necklace or bracelet. Then learn about the "One Hen" project (micro finance for kids) by playing online games to earn beads for a good cause. Call for more information.
Volunteers Needed For Messiah Sing
Messiah Sing – January 9, 2011: Singers, join us for an informal read-through of Handel's Messiah — the whole thing, cover to cover — January 9, 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon. Bring your own vocal score (any standard edition) if you have one.
The entire work, plus two 15-minute breaks, takes over 3 hours. Dress comfortably. Light, singer-friendly snacks and drinks will be provided.
To volunteer for a solo please contact Ruth Friend (603-448-5643).
Ongoing Events At VINS Nature Center
VINS Nature Center Exhibits and Nature Store is open daily 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Located on Route 4 just west of the Quechee Gorge. Call 802-359-5000 or visit www.vinsweb.org for details.
GAL Program Needs Volunteers
Windsor County GAL Program needs volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in the Family Court. Contact Charles Hacker at 802-295-8865.
Volunteer At WISE Training
Become part of the WISE direct service team through WISE volunteer advocate training. The WISE 24-hour, toll-free crisis line is available to victims of domestic and sexual violence, thanks to empathetic and dedicated community members, like you, answering calls every hour, every day. To learn more about the fall volunteering at WISE starting on October 5th, visit www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org or contact Kat at: 603-448-5922 or email@example.com.
Public Library Looking For Volunteers
The Reading Public Library is looking for folks who'd like to volunteer on occasion during regular library hours or with upcoming projects. This might mean helping out with a children's program, baking cookies for a special event, filling in for the librarian, or lending a hand during a fundraiser. There's no binding commitment. If you're interested, call the library at 484-5588, send an e-mail to email@example.com, or drop in at 717 Rte. 106.
Reading Food Shelf
Located in the Old Stone Schoolhouse on Tyson Road in South Reading, the Food Shelf is open Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Call Dianne Bennett at 484-7410 or call Sue Joyal at (802) 484-9792. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to: Reading Food Shelf, Inc. P.O. Box 384, Brownsville, Vt. 05037.
22nd Annual Lights Of Christmas
The 22nd Annual "Lights of Christmas" will be open to the public. Lights and nativity animals through Jan. 9. Refreshments in the residence. Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial Historic Site, 357 LDS Lane, South Royalton, VT 802-763-7742.
Bronze Sculpture Exhibit
This exhibit is free and open to public. It's a great way to celebrate the true meaning of Easter. Come see the bronze sculpture exhibit, "The Healing Power of Jesus Christ, " by Angela Johnson. Incredible detail makes this moving exhibit of scriptural events in the life of Jesus a must see. Located at the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial Historic Site, 357 LDS Lane, South Royalton, VT; 801-763-7742; email@example.com open 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Free refreshments in residence Friday through Sunday. Call for special showings.
All-You-Can-Eat Brunch and Book Sale Benefits Church's Building Fund
On Sunday, January 2, at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 State St, Windsor, VT from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch and Book Sale. We'll be serving pancakes with real maple syrup, eggs, homefries, sausage, assorted casseroles, fruit, homemade breads, homemade desserts, several beverages and more! The cost of the brunch is $6.00 and $3.00 for preschool. All books will be 4 for $1.00. Proceeds will benefit the Church's Building Fund. For more info, call 802-674-6461 or e-mail email@example.com.
Mentors Needed
Windsor County Partners, a youth mentoring organization, is seeking caring adult volunteers to mentor area youth ages 10-17. For more information, call 802-674-5101 or visit www.WCPartners.org.
Download Books at Library
Windsor Public Library is proud to announce that they are part of Listen Up! Vermont, a downloadable audio book service. Listen Up! Vermont allows library patrons to download audio books from the comfort of your home or office 24/7. The library is open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information or questions, call the library at 802-674-2556.
For complete event listings see our calendar here.


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BUGS ON THE MOVE: The feared emerald ash borer is expanding its presence in Iowa. State officials say borer larvae have been found in two more Allamakee County locations. The borer was first found in 2010 on a Mississippi River island off that county. This bug has killed millions of ash trees in 18 states.
WHAT A MESS; Cedar Rapids city officials have put more emphasis on cleaning up the city the past year. Then they dealt with this recently: an illegal dump just north of the roller dam that included 78 tires, three televisions and 6,660 pounds of other debris. It took 20 man-hours of labor to clean it up. Stuff like this is an affront to the community � our environment, aesthetics, property value and health. If you see someone dumping illegally, call 911.
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In 2004, casino gaming systems company Bally Technologies found itself being sued by a competitor named Shuffle Master, as well as International Game Technology, a giant in its industry. Bally had been trying to expand into the casino data management market, and both plaintiffs were trying to keep it out. Then came last year's KSR v. Tele-flex Inc. Supreme Court decision, which halted literally decades of patent practice by tightening how "original" an invention had to be to gain a patent. Bally got a summary judgment invalidating one patent and dismissing the claim of infringement of the other patent.
"In our particular case, we are not now feeling too at risk based on the patent portfolio we have and how we developed that portfolio," says Richard Haddrill, Bally Technologies' CEO. "But I think there are products in our industry and others that generate significant economic value that could be at risk."
The normally staid patent world has been roiling of late with Supreme Court decisions, attempts to significantly alter the way patents are processed and evaluated, and even major proposed legislative changes to the entire patent system. Taken together, these could literally remake the entire patent process. Entire industry competitive landscapes could shift, affecting the value of products and even corporations. What seems to be the stuff of legal journals might play out in the boardroom of virtually every corporation. CEOs who push the issue off on lawyers risk seeing their companies' futures come up all lemons in a high-stakes game.
IP Affects Strategy
Patents aren't a legal tool applied tactically. Rather, they represent an intrinsic part of a company's value to investors. "In the technology and the life sciences sectors, the intellectual property and patent portfolio is a huge driver of valuation," says Betsy Atkins, a board director at such companies as the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, Chico's, Reynolds American, Polycom and SunPower. "A key way that public companies and private equity firms value acquisitions is based on their intellectual property and patent portfolios."
Even when the industry is more mundane, patents tie in to product strategies and corporate value. According to Matthew Rinaldi, president and CEO of Arquest, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson spin-off and the second largest North American producer of store-brand diapers, his industry sees dozens of new patents a month, with thousands previously granted that can affect whether a company can release a new product. "It's one of the most technologically over-engineered products ever created," he says. "It's a patent minefield." Picking a path requires building collaborative relationships with competitors and working with product development to avoid conflict whenever possible.
In other words, a basic part of competitive strategy is protecting intellectual assets. John Cronin, managing director and chairman of intellectual property consultancy ipCapital Group, says that IP protection "provides 25 percent of product sales value." The right IP protection for a product or service can boost sales margins by 20 percent. "In some fields, like drugs, the difference between having some patent protection or none is [total]," he says.
When something goes wrong with a key patent, stock prices can take a big tumble. Forgent Networks held a key patent in the digital photo area. The day the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) agreed to reexamine the validity of the patent based on a request filed by a nonprofit, the company's stock price dropped 40 percent.
Companies have approached product and service development and exploitation literally based on hundreds of years of precedent and decades of experience with patent rules and regulations. With this much stability, why are there attempts to change the system? Because the patent process has run amok. An ever-growing application backlog delays many patent grants by years, which weakens protection for products and technology and slows market entry.
Over the last few years, various forces have pushed for change in how companies can apply for patents and in the nature of what can be patented. Depending on the particulars of industry dynamic and previous corporate strategy, any one of these changes could send shockwaves through business. "It clearly affects corporate strategy," says Bill George, a director on the boards of Exxon Mobil, Goldman Sachs and Novartis.
Sea Changes
So many changes are in the works that the world of patent protection could heave, prompting a corresponding upheaval for businesses. Take some USPTO-proposed changes in rules governing continuances and claims, for example. The first term refers to the longstanding ability to start a patent in the
Overwhelmed by pending applications, the USPTO wants to reduce as much as possible the work its examiners must do by generally limiting continuations to two and total claims to 25. But a number of interested parties, including GlaxoSmithKline, have sued. (The Patent Office plans to appeal a district court decision that favored the plaintiffs.)
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies hated the proposal because they are the most dependent of any industry on continuations and large sets of claims. "A lot of biotech and pharmaceutical inventions are so complex, they could involve a whole family of molecules," says Chris Holman, associate professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City school of law. Each of those families could include hundreds of members. Unfortunately, "[the companies] don't know exactly which molecule is going to be in the final commercial product, what form it will take, what methods will be used to make it."
The companies want surety and protection. Under the existing virtually unlimited claims lists and continuations, companies have been able to acquire protection while continuing their research. The proposed limitations would put them into a quandary: If they hold off on patent applications to better understand what to patent, they risk a competitor locking up a new development. "
You have companies filing hundreds or thousands of applications a year," says Jeff Oelke, a partner in the IP practice of White & Case. "If limits prevail, it will affect their choices of which to file and when."
Uneven Fallout
From a corporate perspective, what makes the proposed changes so difficult is that they harm some companies and benefit others- sometimes even in the same industry. For each GlaxoSmithKline, there is a company that would find fewer applications and patents a boon. "There's been rising concern among lots of folks that patents have become too easy to get, available in too many areas, and that the increase in the availability of patents may actually be retarding technological innovation and growth, and actually hurting industries," says Gregory Mandel, professor of technology and intellectual property law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.
Consumer electronics is a prime example. "The cell phone I'm talking into is a Windows mobile email- capable device," says Ron Epstein, CEO of intellectual consultancy IPotential. "There are probably 15,000 applicable patents [involved in its construction]." Making deals to clear development in an industry with a product life cycle that is only six months long is difficult. That's why a number of large companies in the high-tech space have lobbied for making patents more difficult to obtain and seriously reducing the potential damages a patent holder could claim for an infringement when the patent governs only a minor aspect of the infringing product.
"You cannot ignore it," says John McNulty, CEO of enterprise security company Secure Computing. "Any time we embark on a new piece of technology, we try to be aware of any patents that are out there, and do searches for things that we should be aware of."
Congressional Call
Legislative changes could have their own impact on many industries. One proposed alteration to the Patent Reform Act of 2007, according to Bruce Lehman, senior counsel with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and a director of the USPTO under Bill Clinton, would allow practically unlimited post-grant opposition, meaning faster issuance of patents, but continued risk of challenge "on a fast track basis" using a lower legal standard than is necessary in court.
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"The patent system is a tradeoff," says White and Case's Jeff Oelke. "You're supposed to be disclosing knowledge to the public while excluding others from the area. You need enough information in the application to show how to make [the invention] and how to use it. The earlier you file a patent application, the less information you'll have to meet that requirement," possibly weakening the patent.
According to Cronin, all the potential changes affect board level strategy. "Will we get the same number of patents?" he asks. "The answer is no. Will we get better quality patents? The answer is no." Patents may actually be worth less on the open market, changing the value of the company's holdings. Smaller companies that might be acquisition targets might suddenly become more or less valuable, with the change in their patent positions. "The changes in the patent system by most accounts are very drastic," Cronin says, and most observers agree that some amount of alteration will occur. Boards must study the final changes and ensure that management is adopting the tools and processes that will let their corporations adapt.
Those steps should start with an evaluation of the company's patent portfolio, as well as those of major competitors. From there, IP experts should be able to identify each one's values and strategies, note their strengths and weaknesses and consider IP protection directions that could enhance the company's position. All these considerations are material. Left unaddressed, they could cause significant problems for a corporation, even raising Sarbanes-Oxley questions.
"The whole premise is that the board members are doing the right things for the assets," says Cronin.
Unintended Consequences
If there is a change, there are likely also to be unintended consequences. Because of some nitpicking details, Epstein thinks that the continuation rule could be painful to everyone. "The patent office was, in good faith, trying to ease their internal problems," he says. "The rules require you to jump through more hoops, state more things, do more research, file more paperwork, all under the rubric of improving patent quality, greatly increasing the cost of a patent. Even if you have a very good idea of what you want to patent initially, the Patent Office is more likely to grant you a narrower patent rather than a broader patent." Things aren't necessarily any better on the congressional front. "I know generally what Congress is trying to do, but this area is so complex that it's pretty clear that Congress has no idea what the results of the [Patent Reform Act of 2007] will be," says Robert N. Yerman, senior managing director, head of the IP practice, at LECG. "They think they're mandating or directing certain results, but oftentimes what you legislate doesn't necessarily follow. You've got big companies on both sides saying the act is good, the act is bad, and it all depends where you sit and how it works out." If you're in a small to mid-sized company, the hard and soft cost increases could make being competitive and getting ahead even harder than it is today. "One of the things [the changes would do] is increase the importance of an IP legal office, because they have to move extremely fast," says George T. Haley, director of the Center for International Industry Competitiveness. "You have many companies researching virtually the same thing, and then it becomes a race of who can do the research and get it completed as soon as possible, and then race to the patent office." The current bills on the Hill seem to be comatose at the moment, but that should offer little comfort. According to Mandel, a push for legislative patent reform started in 2005, and even though the bills have been scaled down in each year, there is no telling what might pass in the next few years. And then there are the courts. "The last five Supreme Court cases in the last two years-if you look at things as stronger patent rights versus weaker patent rights-they've all come down on weaker patent rights," he says.In short, the patent wars and waves are going to upset a lot of business stomachs in many companies, and the only solution might be a solid dose of strategic patent medicine.


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2) Going hybrid: Toyota made waves in 2011 by rolling out the full-hybrid compact station wagon Prius v, while also unveiling the Prius PHV, a plug-in hybrid vehicle that will hit the road in 2012. In 2011, hybrids were also a theme for Ford, which said it is planning two: the C-Max hybrid and the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid. BMW said it would also join the hybrid parade when it announced the i8, a luxury hybrid slated for 2014 that will use an electric drive at the front wheels and an internal combustion engine at the rear. A twist on the hybrid theme also came from Buick this year, as it announced its so-called "mild hybrid" eAssist technology, which offers start-stop capabilities and regenerative braking, but not hybrid propulsion.
3) Connectivity: The demand for connectivity in the vehicle is growing, and automakers, in a bid to outsell one another, are ratcheting up their efforts in this area. In September, a group called the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) unveiled an open standard aimed at making it easier for smartphones to "talk" to a vehicle's center console. Known as Mirror Link, the new open standard enables owners to bring their phones into their vehicles and connect, not only to the center console display, but to the steering wheel knobs and buttons that control various functions. Connectivity was also the theme for Cadillac's CUE, which allows users to operate entertainment and information controls with taps, flicks, swipes, and pinches, à la the Apple iPad. Taking it one step further, Chevrolet also announced the availability of Internet routers in its Silverado trucks.


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Session 35 - HAD III: From Hamlet to Crop Circles.
Oral session, Wednesday, January 07
In the 1450s, when Leonardo da Vinci was born, horoscopes were still based primarily on the 13th-century tables developed in the court of Alfonso el Sabio of Spain. By the 15th century European astronomers were computing revised forms of the tables. In Italy, for example, Giovanni Bianchini of Ferrara completed his Tabulae astronomicae in the 1440s. It was finally published posthumously in Venice in 1495. By the 1480s Domenico Maria Novara, a professor of astronomy in Bologna, was publishing annual prognostications of eclipses, conjunctions, and other celestial phenomena.
Against this background of traditional astronomy in Italy, two Florentines recorded observations of the sun and moon, comets, and meteorology. Paolo dal Pozzi Toscanelli flourished in the first half of the 15th century and Leonardo da Vinci in the last half. Their observations of celestial phenomena were not primarily for astronomical purposes; they were spinoffs of other pursuits such as medicine, astrology, optics, engineering, and studies of light and shadow.
As a physician and cartographer, Toscanelli practiced astrology, studied omens, observed comets and plotted their paths on homemade maps. He also was associated with the construction of a gnomon at the top of the Duomo to observe the summer solstice. It was this project that may have brought him into contact with the young artisan, Leonardo da Vinci.
As a painter, Leonardo's approach to science and engineering was to observe, sketch and analyze. His interest in light and shadow led him to notice how the earth, moon and planets all reflect sunlight. His extant manuscripts have geometric sketches for eclipses and for the phenomenon known as "old moon in new moon's arms." Unfortunately, because neither Toscanelli nor Leonardo published their observations, they made no impact on the history of astronomical thought or observation. Their contemporaries did not know or write about their work. Astronomers in the 16th century did not know about their manuscripts.
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In this POV style scene, the adorable Andy takes the reins as cameraman and directs big dicked pipelayer Oliver and the beautiful blond Helix bottom Cooper as they go to Pound Town just the way he sees fit. But, don't worry AT fans. Heartthrob Andy Taylor whips out his fatty and stirs things up as well, so don't miss he latest scene from the RealCam series shot with no film crew and by the stars themselves.


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This is a terrible time for sellers and happy days for buyers. I wish you well and I'll be praying for you.
Just be patience and God bless you.
As the others note, though, you need to have the inside professionally staged. Although I broadly said that your home is overpriced--and I'm pretty sure it is--if your Realtors have had broker's opens, then maybe the agents who visited were turned off by the wallpaper, by empty house (empty doesn't show well), or something else.
You've also got a problem, you acknowledge, because the house is larger than it looks from the street. My sister recently bought a house with the same problem. From the outside, it looks tiny. I'm sure other potential buyers drove by and decided, just by its exterior appearance, that it was too small. But her house is very large on the inside. Either a stager or a landscaper may have some suggestions to at least partially overcome that drawback.
Finally, while I'm not sure St. Joseph will help, look into feng shui and Reiki. I know, I know, both are kind of "out there." But many of the principles of feng shui actually make sense from a design standpoint. Google "feng shui sell house." As for Reiki (I'm a Third Degree Reiki Master), at least look into it. The concept is one of attracting, directing, and focusing positive energy, and that applies to inanimate as well as animate objects. Elements are similar, in some ways, to feng shui. It's not a religion or a cult. Think of it this way: Have you ever walked into a house and it just "felt right"? Warm, positive, welcoming? You couldn't exactly tell why. Sure, the furnishings were nice, the furniture was well-arranged. And maybe that was all. Or maybe some things were going on at the subconscious level. On the other hand, have you ever walked into a house and something just bothered you about it? You couldn't identify the problem. Everything looked OK. No bad smells. No dirt or grime. But it just didn't feel right? The first house may have been well-staged, and the second one not. The first house may have reflected many of the principles of feng shui, and the second one not. Or the first house may have had a positive energy to it, and the second one not. I wouldn't suggest this for everyone, but if you're open to St. Joseph, you at least ought to look into Reiki and feng shui.
Hope that helps.
The house is empty .
My realitor has my listing on many websites. The websites has many pictures of the house.
Only compliant I have heard was that they didn't like the wall paper in the kitchen.
I will get virtual tours posted on the websites.
First, have you talked with your Realtor about what is going on in the market with yours and other homes? What is your competition? How is your house priced in comparison to homes that are MOVING (not what is sitting or sold 6 months ago)?
Also, how does your home show? Does it have curb appeal? Are there any major negative values that might be scaring potential buyer's off? Such as Odd colors (either yours or the houses surrounding your house. having the best house on the street doesnt mean much if it is next to the dog of the neighborhood), steep driveways, no yard, power lines, ect.
And make sure that you have a Realtor that stays up on the market conditions. That is Key in today's market.
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McCALLA, Alabama --It almost came to pass that Josh Freeman didn't find out how good of a middle linebacker he could be.
But almost was not good enough for him, and when he got his chance to move over from running back to the heart of the McAdory defense, the senior made the most of the second chance.
Because almost doesn't get you anywhere, Freeman said.
"I've put it in my mind not to be an almost," he said. "I (don't want to say) I almost could have gone to state."
Its clear by that statement that a state championship is on his mind. McAdory (10-0) opens the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs at home against Mortimer Jordan on Friday night. Since moving over to linebacker at the midpoint of the season, he's become a key part of one of the area's top defenses.
"I'd rather be a go-to guy than an almost guy because once you be that go-to guy you can go far in life," Freeman said. "I'd rather be a go-to guy rather than an almost guy any day."
That philosophy has been instilled Freeman by his foster parents.
"We don't want him to be an almost person," said Oscar Malone, Freeman's foster father. "I told him you don't want to be an almost person. Ten years from now you don't want to say 'I almost played football for McAdory, I almost went to college, I almost got a good job.' You want to say 'I did it, I succeeded.' And this is what we push.
"He's an extremely hard worker. Once you get him into something and he really sees that he likes it, he gives it 110 percent."
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior started the year buried in the stable of backs coach David Powell traditionally employs for his offense. But his athleticism and desire to play were obvious to the staff.
They wanted to find a place on the field for him.
"We were just trying to maximize his potential and we thought that would be the best spot to try him at," Powell said. "We felt good about the running backs we had, so he was in a backup role at running back, so to max out on his talents linebacker was a position we tried him at and he took to it and he's been playing well for us."
Since taking up residence in the defense, Freeman has 43 tackles for the No. 7 team in Class 5A. He has four sacks, five pressures, has blocked three kicks, recovered two fumbles and nabbed an interception. His best game of the year came against Wenonah.
The Dragons were touted as having the better defense, but didn't come out of top at McAdory in a battle of unbeatens that decided the Class 5A, Region 5 championship.
Freeman tallied 13 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble to lead McAdory to a 13-0 victory. The new middle linebacker was one of four finalists for the Metro Player of the Week honor with that effort.
"Once I got used to playing there it was easy as pie," Freeman said. "I love the position and I love going after the ball and the quarterback. I'm having a blast at it."
Freeman has oodles of personality. He's a favorite of the faculty and student body at McAdory. When the potential of a move came up, his coaches found him completely willing to take on the task.
"Sometimes you can look in a player's eyes and see how willing he is to play a new position, and he was bright-eyed and ready to try whatever we needed him to try to help this team," Powell said. "That's the way Josh is.
"You can just tell the way he is on the field and the locker room. He loves football and he loves his team. You just feel that vibe from him and he just wants to help his team any way he can."


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Local man arrested on April assault charges
Police arrested a man wanted for assault, theft and child endangerment Wednesday.
Robert Ratliff, 26, of Marshalltown, allegedly violated a no-contact order by assaulting his live-in girlfriend in front of the couple's then 3-month-old child before making off with her cell phone at her home on the 1400 block of South Seventh Avenue April 1, said Capt. Mike Hanken of the Marshalltown Police Department.
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Ratliff faces two counts of violation of a no-contact order, fifth-degree theft - all simple misdemeanors - child endangerment without injury and aggravated assault, both aggravated misdemeanors.
During the alleged assault, Ratliff's 20-year-old girlfriend suffered bruising to right her eye and left forearm and a bite to her shoulder but was not hospitalized, Hanken said.
Police arrested Ratliff at the South Seventh Street home where the assault took place in April, earning him the second violation of a no-contact order.
Woman allegedly steals $2,500 in jewelry from her mother
A Marshalltown woman will likely have to pay restitution to a local business after she allegedly sold $2,500 in stolen jewelry to the store.
Breianna Alday, 20, of Marshalltown, allegedly stole several rings from her mother at their home on the 1900 block of South Fourth Avenue Tuesday night, said Capt. Mike Hanken of the Marshalltown Police Department.
Police recovered the jewelry from Valuables 4 Cash, 132 W. Main St., and returned it to Alday's mother, he said.
Alday faces second-degree theft, a Class D felony. Second-degree theft ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, Hanken said, but the charge has to do with the value of the jewelry, not what the store paid for it. Reports released Thursday did not list how much the store paid for the jewelry.
Marshall County Courthouse
Maik Lira, 504 1/2 N. 1st St., made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to handle his case. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on June 26. Lira was released on his own recognizance.
Brandon Muschick, of Whitten, made an initial appearance on a theft, fifth degree charge. The court appointed Merrill Swartz to represent him in this case. He pleaded not guilty and a Pre-Trial Conference is set for 9 a.m. on July 17. Muschick was released on his own recognizance.
Susan Harris-Campbell, 1101 W. Church St., made an initial appearance on a dog at large charge. She pleaded guilty and was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge, $60 in court costs and a civil penalty of $25 for a total of $172.75 due within 30 days.
Robert Ratliff, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a aggravated domestic assault charge, a child endangerment without injury charge, two violation of no-contact order charges and a theft, fifth degree charge. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to handle his cases. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on June 18. A Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on June 18. The Pre-Trial Conference is rescheduled for 9 a.m. on July 13 and the Jury Trial is rescheduled for 1:30 p.m. on July 19. The Contempt Hearing is set for 3:15 p.m. on June 13. Bond is set at $3,000 total cash only. A no-contact order was issued for the protected party.
Marshall County Courthouse
Property Transfers
May 25
Susan Boriskey AKA Susan Jones to Springleaf Financial Services Inc. FKA American General Financial Services Inc., 802 W. Church St.
Ellis Levitt Common Stock Trust and Wells Fargo Bank South Dakota NA, NorWest Bank South Dakota NA and First Northwestern Trust Company of South Dakota to Seafood Property No. 5 LLC, 2306 S. Center St.
Gerald and Kathleen Stevick to Robert and Jasmine Hazen, 503 Thomas Dr.
Jeffrey Heinrichs to Patrick McWilliams, 704 Lee St.
Robert and Kelly Beckel to Jeffrey and Dee Linton, 2007 S. 5th Ave.
Martha Grier to David Nelson, 207 N. 10th St.
Christopher and Marie Burrows to Bret Ferneau, 1708 Laurel Dr.
Randall and Sara McMorran FKA Sara Veren to The Investment Group Inc., 1357 230th St., State Center
May 29
Linda & James Hinmon, Connie & Vernon Gage, Mona & Neil Garlock Jr. and Jennifer & Brian Johnson to Rockhill Estates LLC, 305A Plaza Heights Rd.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Dale Kehoe, 1703 S. 5th St.
Kenneth and Marlene Burch to Dane and Kate Bowermaster, 1001 & 1003 Prairie Lane
Wells Fargo Bank NA to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 301 W. State St.
The Investment Group Inc. on contract to Jason and Monica Long, 1357 230th St., State Center
Federal National Mortgage Association to Vanessa Caracoza and Michael & Jeanne Gowdy, 509 May St.
Jason and Monica Long to DMK Real Estate Services LLC assigned to The Investment Group Inc., 412 W. Boone St.
May 30
Michael Brittain on contract to John Paxson, 811 S. 12th Ave.
Triton Properties LLC to Betty Wehrman, 205 Toedt St., Laurel
Federal national Mortgage Association to Felipe Garcia, 101 N. 10th Ave.
PHH Mortgage Corporation to Federal National Mortgage Association, 2605 Fremont St.
Terri Weitzell to Richard Lubbert, 3290 130th St.
May 31
US Bank National Association as Trustee for CBass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates Series 2007-C to Acacia NCM LLC, 209 Third St. NE, State Center
Barbara Pickard to Julie Bell, 1433 295th St., Rhodes
Timothy and Sara Nichols to Blaine and Blake Micclef, 201 Pleasantview Rd.
Leslie Hannesson to Sheila Hannesson, 1102 and 1104 W. Olive St.
June 1
Clair and Rebecca Elsberry to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., 1955 Vine Ave.
Donald Howard to Patricia Howard, 107 W. Weissenburger St., Laurel
The Estate of Darlene Little to Raymond and A. Diane Boleyn, 314 NewCastle Rd.
Brian and Kippen Glenney to Rex and Susan Krough, 2135 Yates Ave.
The Estate of Patricia Howard to Larry and Jesse Otte, 107 W. Weissenburger St., Laurel
Steven Stepec III and Amy Stepec to Adam Daters, 1103 W. Church St.
James Hammond to Douglas and Christopher Hammond, 2507 255th St.
Wanda Ferguson to Dillman Ferguson, 716 W. Lincoln Way
The Estate of Dillman Ferguson to William Ferguson and Treva Howrey, 716 W. Lincoln Way
Treva and Lennis Howrey to William Ferguson, 716 W. Lincoln Way
Blair and Disa Benefield to Kirk and Amanda Dougherty, 602 Thunderbird Dr.
Chad and Tarah Andrews to Robert Wilson, 303 Main St. Melbourne
Federal National Mortgage Association to Douglas and Cheryl Finders, 2101 - 2103 S. 5th Ave.
Charles and Tamara Thorsen to Tony Thomas and Blessy Peacedale, 1909 S. 3rd Ave.
Beverly Eggleston to C. James Eggleston, 1710 Edgebrook Dr.
The Estate of Bonnie Batesole to Terri and Wayne Hendryx, 108 N. 16th St.
Carlton and Sally Peterson to Timothy Inman, 501 Westwood Dr.
Dawn Kern to Clayent LLC, 203 N. 21st St.
Dylan Davis to Jennifer Baily
Kevin Drummer to Michelle Hutchison
Donald Box III to Kelsey Feltz
Jess Sorensen to Megan Stanton
Kenneth Fox Jr. to Ashley Lenning
Marshalltown Fire Department
The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to an unauthorized burning at 710 E. Boone St., and seven medical assists with the EMS crew to: 1707 S. 17th Ave., 708 E. Anson St., 3120 S. 2nd St., 915 W. Merle Hibbs Boulevard, 202 N. 2nd Ave., 601 E. Church St., and 206 Nicholas Dr.
The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to an unauthorized burning at 812 W. Nevada St., a dispatched/cancelled en route to 3700 S. 18th Ave., and four medical assists with the EMS crew to: 1211 Marshall Dr., 1201 S. 4th St., 112 N. 3rd St., and 811 S. 6th St.
The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to a combustible/flammable gas or liquid condition at 408 S. 3rd St., an alarm system activation/no fire/unintentional at 7 N. 7th Ave., and three medical assists with the EMS crew to: 1805 S. 3rd St., 303 S. 17th Ave., and 405 W. Church St.


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another quick Q:
is it normal for my bf lo to be having explosive pooping incidents 3-4 times a day? meaning, her poop shoots up her back out of her diaper, sometimes out the sides and up the front.. i don't want to sound like i'm saying "omg my baby poops, yuck!", but i'm wondering if the shooting out the diaper, ruining several outfits a day, etc is normal. my mom wondered if it may be a symptom of something like a food allergy, a side effect of her reflux, etc..
and yes, i'm a first time mom.. lol.. so if this is perfectly normal, please forgive me!


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SOMERVILLE – A grand jury today returned an indictment charging two Bridgewater men, Brian Johnston, 18, of Chestnut Street and Douglas R. Uhler, 18, of Vanderveer Road with third-degree burglary of a car on July 31 connected with the fight that broke out the same day on Linden Street involving the suspects.
Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano gave the following account of the incidents and allegations surrounding the case:
On July 31, 2010 at about 3:39 a.m., Bridgewater Police received a 911 call from a neighbor about a fight in progress in the area of Linden Street. Responding officers saw found men lying in the roadway who were later identified as Johnston and Uhler.
The victims of the car burglary who police identified as a 42-year-old male Oak Street resident and his 38-year-old wife were also present. The couple told officers that the suspects had broken into their vehicle and taken various items of personal property.
They husband and wife were awakened by the vehicle's horn and saw that the interior light had been activated. The pair pursued the suspects onto Linden Street where the husband was involved in a physical fight with both of the defendants.
Johnston squared off in front of the husband with his hand raised in a fist when the victim knocked him to the ground with one punch. As the victim was obtaining his property from Johnston, who was on the ground, Uhler ran from the nearby bushes yelling "do you want a piece of me (expletive)," and jumped on the husband.
The wife came to her husband's aid after he and Uhler engaged in a struggle.
Police arrested Johnston at the scene. He found to be in possession of items from the car burglary.
Uhler was unresponsive when police officers arrived and they immediately began CPR.
Uhler was transported to Somerset Medical Center for emergency treatment for a brain injury due to lack of oxygen as a result of being put into a submission hold by the husband after Uhler jumped on him and began the fight. Uhler was subsequently treated at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center before being released. He remains non-verbal and bedridden.
The Grand Jury also considered potential charges relating to the husband's' conduct but no charges were brought.


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Everyone wants an answer.
And Chip Kelly isn't going to give you one — not on June 5, not by the end of the month, not in July, and maybe not until the middle of August.
What's the rush to name the Eagles' starting quarterback?
Would you rather he name one today and then change it two or three times before the opening game of the season in Washington on Sept. 9?
Kelly is doing it his way. He watches Mike Vick, Nick Foles and Matt Barkley every day in practice, then again on replay in his office with his coaches. He takes notes, weighs the pros and cons, and when he decides which quarterback gives the Eagles the best chance to erase last year's 4-12 disaster, that player will be the starter.
When will that be? It might be at the start of the preseason games Aug. 9 against New England, but don't be surprised if it's not until the third preseason game against Jacksonville on Aug. 24. Heck, with the way Kelly has thrown out the "book" on everything else so far in his short time as an NFL head coach, don't be shocked if the announcement doesn't come just before the opener in Washington.
What's the hurry? In a world where we want everything now, isn't it better to get it right?
And it's not just with the quarterback position, although that's the one that gains the most attention.
"I think it's difficult, but we are not going to make any rash decisions now because we don't have pads on, so it would be kind of silly to say this guy is our starting 'this' because he did a great job in OTAs with no pads on," Kelly said during the team's minicamp this week. "You put the big-boy pads on, some guys really step up, and other guys you thought were really good and all of a sudden (you say), 'where has he been,' so it's tough to really evaluate."
In the OTAs and minicamps, Vick and Foles appear to get an equal amount of work, with the rookie Barkley third, followed by Kelly's former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon. None of that really means that much, because it's June and, like Kelly said, there are no pads, no real live rush. It's not really football yet.
To the unskilled and untrained eye, Vick appears to be the best fit for the obvious reasons. He moves the best in and out of the pocket, still has the best arm and has the game experience the other two lack.
Can he make the quick and decisive decisions that this offense requires? That remains to be seen, but it looks like he can.
There also is the fact that Kelly brought him back, when everyone just assumed he was gone after the final game of last season. That alone might say more than Kelly ever will about who he is leaning toward.
Yes, Vick agreed to take a paycut from $15 million to $7 million plus incentives, which helped his cause immensely. I can't imagine him still being here if he didn't budge on the salary request.
But he's here and he's the logical choice to at least start the opener, and get the Eagles through this rebuilding season. Yes it's a rebuilding season, whether anyone wants to admit it or not, so Kelly can start Vick and allow Foles or, more likely, Barkley watch and learn.
Again, with the world in a "now, now, now" way of thinking, that's not always the best way to handle things. Go back to 1999, when Andy Reid was a first-year coach.
He had Donovan McNabb, who everyone wanted to see immediately. Instead he played Doug Pederson until the Eagles were out of the race and he was kind of sure McNabb was ready.
Vick is not Pederson. He comes with a much better pedigree and a whole lot more talent. But for this year, he fits what Kelly and the Eagles need.
Eventually, the new coach will tell you that.
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