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While I hate to sound like a broken record, things have been SO busy around here. Seems like I am a bit of a seasonal blogger. When the weather is cool, I tend to blog several times a week. But, come summer, my blogging dwindles down to once or twice a week!
I have a few pictures to share today. A few weeks ago, my friend travelled to Uganda and was able to meet up with our newest sponsored child, Kwagala Deborah. (KD is part of a group effort sponsorship where many of my blog readers have pitched in to support this lovely girl.)
KD was taken out to lunch and then, with some money we sent along, she was taken to buy new shoes and some other needed items. My friend sent me these pictures, which I treasure.
KD with the Bible, necklace and other goodies that were sent along for her.
KD at the store with the Compassion staff worker that brought her to meet my friend.
Trying in some new shoes. What a treat!!
I feel so blessed that God arranged this wonderful opportunity to shower Kwagala Deborah with love and support. The timing, location and so many other circumstances lined up in such a way that it was clearly a Divine arrangement!
Our dear KD had a very hard childhood and I don't doubt that the abandonment has affected her to her core. If you would be so kind as to lift her, as well as her sisters Jennifer and Ruth up in prayer, I would appreciate it!
In other news, just 72 hours until I am on an airplane headed to Colorado! Not only will I see the Compassion headquarters, but I will also have the chance to meet Sherry, the woman who went to meet our lovely Kwagala Deborah. I am so very excited!!


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David Cameron has promised a Remain dividend, Elementis has warned on profits. Hornby needs Airfixing. FT Opening Quote, with commentary by City Editor Jonathan Guthrie, is your early Square Mile briefing. You can sign up for the full newsletter here.
David Cameron has promised a "Remain dividend" if Britons vote to stay in the EU. In an interview with the FT, he said businesses and "job creators" would "pile back into the economy". It's welcome to hear a positive message from the Remain camp, whose tendency to accentuate the negative resulted in the derogatory nickname Project Fear.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan squared the account last night by accusing Brexiters of mounting a Project Hate over immigration. The only missing constituency now is Project Crikey I'll Be Glad When This Ghastly Referendum Is Over, to which OQ firmly belongs.
As to the Remain dividend, it's likely sterling and equities would rally if the UK opts to stay in. Risks are heavily stacked on the downside, according to a currencies expert OQ talked to yesterday, not least because a recent surge in the pound has squeezed a lot of short money out of the market.
Brer Corporate Financier informs us that over £10bn of initial public offerings would be transacted largely through London (though not all would be London listings) in the next twelve months, if Remain wins. Floats would be much weaker if a Leave vote destabilised markets.
The prime minister tells the FT he has no regrets about calling the Brexit vote. Impressive how cheerily politicians can make such statements when inwardly they must feel like one of painter Francis Bacon's screaming popes.
You know how model trains go round and round in circles? Hornby, which numbers the toys among its products, has published yet another turnaround plan. This focuses on cutting costs and maintaining brands. The group will raise £8m from a placing and is renegotiating banking facilities. Last year's operating loss was £13.1m.
Speciality chemicals group Elementis has warned on profits. Earnings per share for the current financial year are expected to be lower than forecasts due to the weakness of Eastern European currencies against the dollar. Debenhams, in contrast, expects full year profits to meet City targets. Like-for-like sales fell an atrophied 0.2 per cent in the 15 weeks to June 11 and rose a skinny 1.2 per cent over 41 weeks. The energy regulator Ofgem is consulting on remedies offered by SSE after an investigation identified competition concerns over the way the energy group connected up development sites
Thought you could escape Brexit amid the corporate news? You can run, but you can't hide. Reuters reports Jaguar Land Rover has estimated annual profits could fall by £1bn by the end of the decade if the UK leaves the EU.
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Asian markets trimmed early declines and were fighting to continue the positive momentum of this week's global stock market rally, with the pound remaining buoyant a day out from the UK's referendum on EU membership.
In the US, Tesla shares sunk nearly 13 per cent in extended trading after it made an offer to acquire SolarCity, the solar panel maker that is chaired by Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk and counts him as its largest shareholder. FedEx also saw shares fall – just over 1 per cent – on a quarterly loss, and Adobe's fell as well – down over 4 per cent – on a disappointing sales outlook. Overall, the S&P 500 rose 0.27 per cent to 2,088.90, a second straight day of gains.
Today looks set to be an uncomfortable one for senior Volkswagen executives. At the automotive group's annual meeting in Hannover, its managers will feel the full force of shareholder ire over the "dieselgate" saga, excessive pay (executive remuneration of €63m compares unfavourably with total payouts to shareholders of €68m) and corporate governance structures that date back to the 1960s.
In the US, at 1500 BST, May existing home sales are expected to show a small increase to a 5.52m unit seasonally adjusted annual rate from a previous 5.45m unit pace. At the same time, Fed Chair Janet Yellen's semi-annual testimony on the economy and monetary policy will switch from the Senate to the House Financial Services Committee.
Markets at 0755 BST
Asian markets
Nikkei 225 down -103.39 (-0.64%) at 16,066
Topix down -9.29 (-0.72%) at 1,285
Hang Seng up +128.82 (+0.62%) at 20,797
US markets
S&P 500 up +5.65 (+0.27%) at 2,089
DJIA up +24.86 (+0.14%) at 17,830
Nasdaq unchanged 0.00 (0.00%) at 4,844
European markets
Eurofirst 300 up +9.08 (+0.68%) at 1,336
FTSE100 up +22.55 (+0.36%) at 6,227
CAC 40 unchanged 0.00 (0.00%) at 4,367
Dax unchanged 0.00 (0.00%) at 10,016
€/$ 1.13 (1.12)
$/¥ 104.45 (104.75)
£/$ 1.47 (1.46)
€/£ 0.7669 (0.7673)
Commodities ($)
Brent Crude (ICE) up +0.31 at 50.93
Light Crude (Nymex) up +0.48 at 50.33
100 Oz Gold (Comex) down -3.50 at 1,267
Copper (Comex) unchanged 0.00 at 2.12
10-year government bond yields (%)
Germany 0.06%
CDS (closing levels)
Markit iTraxx SovX Western Europe -0.4bps at 29.24bp
Markit iTraxx Europe +0.85bps at 78.78bp
Markit iTraxx Xover +1.58bps at 340.87bp
Markit CDX IG -1.73bps at 78.48bp
Sources: FT, Bloomberg, Markit

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Haringey Council responds to further flood of Broadwater Farm Area objections as Public Inquiry is planned for the late summer or autumn
Council respond to objectors Haringey Council planners have at last published their official response to the hundreds of local people who objected earlier this year to their 'red-zone' proposals threatening the 'Broadwater Farm Area' homes and facilities with potential future demolitions and 'redevelopment'. Many members of the Friends of Lordship Rec live in the affected area and so we are actively supporting the campaign. [See our bwflordship drop-down pages]. In fact the Council has refused to address most of the concerns and points raised by local people, either making vague official general responses or shockingly just not responding at all.
A Public Inquiry is planned The Government has recently appointed a Planning Inspector to hold a Public Inquiry into the Council's borough-wide Draft Haringey Local Plan, to decide if the proposals are 'sound' or should be rejected. The Inquiry is expected to last some weeks at the end of August or beginning of September at the Civic Centre, and objectors will have the right to put their case. The Broadwater Farm Area proposal (SA62) is probably the most contentious (it certainly has had more objections than any other) of all the Council's proposals to sell off public land and public assets, and to promote demolitions and 'redevelopment' in many parts of the borough. Following a massive number of objections in 2015, the incredible original threat to build houses on a third of Lordship Rec was dropped – but the campaign to save local homes continues.
Please sign and promote our revised petition:
Detailed Objection by the Friends of Lordship Rec (March 2016)
– see extra page
BWF Area Campaign Factsheet (Jan 2016): See full text below
BWF/Lordship Leaflet: Defend our local estates and park… and support each other! (March 2015)
BWF/Lordship leaflet in TURKISH: FLRBWFLRecA5PublicMeetingleafletTURKISH (March 2015)
Friends objection to Haringey's draft Local Plan 'Redevelopment Zone' Proposal
Broadwater Farm Residents Association objection to Haringey's Local Plan 'Redevelopment Zone' Proposal
Broadwater United objection to Council proposal 3.2015
Why refurbishment is always better than demolition OurTottenhamHousingFactsheetDemolitions
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Statement From: Broadwater Farm Residents' Association, Broadwater United Sports And Football Academy, Broadwater Farm Enterprise Centre, Somerset Close residents group, Lordship Lane petitioners, Moira Close petitioners, Back 2 Earth @ BWF Community Centre, Friends of Lordship Rec, Rockstone Foundation…
Broadwater Farm Area estates under 'red-zone' threat
Object now to shocking 'second stage' proposals by the Council which could lead to future blight, demolition and 'redevelopment' of parts or all of Broadwater Farm, Somerset Close, Lido Square, Moira Close, the Broadwater Farm Community Centre, and nearby homes along Lordship Lane. The official 'consultation' is on until March 4th – please support the local residents' campaign…
Public Meeting @ Broadwater Farm Community Centre
Wednesday 24th February, 7pm
1 Adams Road, N17 6HE
Please send an objection now to firstname.lastname@example.com along the following lines (or add your own thoughts):
" We object strongly to the draft Local Plan proposal SA62 for a demolition and redevelopment 'red-zone' covering Broadwater Farm, Somerset Close, Lido Square, Moira Close, and some houses along Lordship Lane. The proposal would cause massive stress to all concerned, displacement and disruption for years as well as blight and undermine all the successful efforts over decades to build a strong and stable local community and to improve local facilities. It breaches a whole range of planning policies which should protect our community.It is unacceptable & should be withdrawn immediately. Instead the Council must work with the community to protect, support & improve all the existing homes, estates, facilities and communities in the area. The proposal is unsound in planning terms as it is very inappropriate compared to the alternative of repair and refurbishment of the estate rather than demolition which would not require a site allocation in this plan."
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The facts The Council's planning department are proposing a demolition and 'redevelopment' zone for the 'Broadwater Farm Area'. This area includes not only the estate and all its marvelous community facilities, but also Somerset Close, Lido Square, Moira Close and the houses to the north along south side of Lordship Lane.
The new proposed zone is indicated by a red line on a map taken from the Council's draft Local Plan for Haringey 2011-26 – 'Site Allocation 62'. If this proposal is not chucked out now it would mean increased powers for property developers throughout that zone in the future, backed by Council encouragement and support. There is a borough-wide consultation over the whole draft Plan until March 4th 2016. It's vital that everyone objects strongly and objects now! This includes all those who objected before, otherwise the Council will no doubt falsely claim they are 'winning' the argument.
Lordship Rec saved! Opposition works. There was outrage over the original proposals (which included possible house-building on a third of Lordship Rec). Residents demanded the whole 'red-zone' threat be withdrawn. As a result the Council has abandoned the threat to Lordship Rec, but not yet withdrawn the whole zone. A Council planner has told us that the proposed use of a large part of the Rec for house-building was because 'otherwise the demolitions on the estate could not go ahead'.
A threat to our community The strength of feeling was demonstrated at our public meeting last year attended by 200 residents. This totally unnecessary attack on local communities would cause massive blight and stress to all concerned, displacement and disruption for years, and undermine all the successful efforts over decades to build a strong and stable local community and to improve local facilities. Local residents have worked long and hard to make Broadwater Farm one of the most attractive and well-served estates in the UK. The estate has won national awards for successful community-led regeneration and empowerment, and is now admired throughout the UK. The Council should be celebrating what's been achieved instead of allowing planners to dream up outrageous proposals to destroy existing homes and facilities and break up our communities.
Broadwater Farm The residents, and the Residents' Association, have worked with the Council to dramatically improve the estate over the last 30 yrs. It now has great facilities, play areas, health centre, schools and so on. In the last 6 years a range of refurbishments and repairs have been made – yet bizarrely it has now been put on a list of Council estates facing possible 'redevelopment'. We say it is the Council's duty as the landlord to look after the estate properly. An estate consultation is underway asking residents what they want the Council to do to improve the estate – we say ensure all repairs are done, do effective maintenance, improve entry systems for all blocks, & protect all the existing facilities.
Broadwater Farm Community Centre The Centre was built to serve the area and its communities, following a residents' campaign 30 years ago. It enables the Broadwater United football club and its 10 youth teams to flourish. And the Centre's grounds are now the wonderful community-run Harmony Gardens. It is outrageous that the Council have explicitly included the Centre and its grounds in the 'red-zone'.
Somerset Close, Lido Square and Moira Close These are pleasant low-rise estates of secure and affordable housing with gardens. Council planners, however, have produced a map proposing these particular estates to be 'suitable for tall buildings' of 6-11 storeys in the future.
Rights of residents? The council and Housing Associations have an obligation to re-house secure tenants if their homes are knocked down. But where? There could be pressure to accept places out of the area, or housing association properties with higher rents and poorer tenancy rights. Leaseholders would be bought out, but at prices that may make it hard to be able to afford anywhere else local (perhaps not even in London) to move to. Private tenants on the estates would be made homeless. Residents would have to be 'consulted' but such 'consultations' are usually biased in favour of what the Council has already planned for the area.
Why are they proposing this? The Council aim to cram thousands of extra homes into an already densely populated borough in order to reach the Mayor of London's housing targets. These homes are usually expensive private homes unaffordable to local people in need. Property developers care about only one thing, maximum profits for themselves. This suits the Council as they want to sell off public land and facilities to generate income. The result is local people being priced out of Tottenham in favour of 'gentrification'.
What we should all do It is vital we continue to speak out for the needs of our community, and support each other. That's been our strength and our success over the last 30 years in this area.
Respond to the Haringey Local Plan consultation (see below).
Support and get involved in local community groups.
Sign/publicise the petition – http://chn.ge/1IhtHoa [Google: 'Stop Redevelopment Broadwater']
We ask all local organisations to back the campaign. Let us know: firstname.lastname@example.com
Please send an objection to the Council along the following lines [even if you've made such an objection before]
" We object strongly to the draft Local Plan proposal SA62 for a demolition and redevelopment 'red-zone' covering Broadwater Farm, Somerset Close, Lido Square, Moira Close, and some houses along Lordship Lane. The proposal would cause massive stress to all concerned, displacement and disruption for years as well as blight and undermine all the successful efforts over decades to build a strong and stable local community and to improve local facilities. It breaches a whole range of planning policies which should protect our community.It is unacceptable & should be withdrawn immediately. Instead the Council must work with the community to protect, support & improve all the existing homes, estates, facilities and communities in the area. The proposal is unsound in planning terms as it is very inappropriate compared to the alternative of repair and refurbishment of the estate rather than demolition which would not require a site allocation in this plan."
Email to: firstname.lastname@example.com Or post to: LBH Planning Policy, River Pk House, High Rd N22 8HQ by 5pm, 4th March
best wishes,
Broadwater Farm Residents' Association
Broadwater United Sports And Football Academy
Broadwater Farm Enterprise Centre
Somerset Close residents group
Lordship Lane petitioners
Moira Close petitioners
Back 2 Earth @ BWF Community Centre
Friends of Lordship Rec
Rockstone Foundation
Supported by: Broadwater Farm Children's Centre Parents Forum, Broadwater Farm Enterprise Centre, St Benet Fink Church, Church On The Farm, Lordship Rec Users Forum (stakeholders organisation for all the parks User Groups), Lordship Lane residents group, Higham Road Allotments Assoc, Tower Gardens Residents Group, Lordship Rec Eco-Hub Co-op, Back 2 Earth, Rockstone Foundation, Tottenham Clouds, Haringey Defend Council Housing, Tottenham Civic Society, Haringey Friends of Parks Forum, Haringey Federation of Residents Associations, Haringey Solidarity Group, Haringey Trade Union Council, Haringey Unite Community, Haringey Green Party, Haringey Play Association, Tottenham Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition, Tottenham Socialist Workers Party, Omega Works Tenants Association, Strawbridge Court Residents Association, London Waterkeepers, The Bermondsey Joyriders.
Info: www.lordshiprec.org.uk/bwflordship/
Contact: email@example.com
Petition: http://chn.ge/1IhtHoa
Fb: www.facebook.com/savebroadwaterfarmandlordshiprec
Broadwater Farm / Lordship Area 'Redevelopment' Threat
Further information (from April 2015)
A formal and statutory objection process
This is part of a long, formal, statutory objection process. This proposal and all the Local Plan documents have to be submitted to an independent, national Planning Inspector at a public enquiry (probably lasting for some weeks in the Civic Centre) in 2016. The Inspector has the power to reject any of the proposals. The objections will be collated, and those objecting will be able to put their case directly to the Inspector.
The proposals sound crazy, but have been confirmed by the Council
The proposals as set out in our leaflet have been confirmed by senior Council officers. We couldn't believe the proposals when we first heard about them. However…
Steve Kelly from the Council's Planning Department spoke at the Tangmere Steering Committee on Broadwater Farm in February and when challenged admitted that the land on Lordship Recreation Ground would be needed for housing for people displaced by any demolitions on Broadwater Farm.
Matthew Patterson, the Council's Interim Head of Policy, Strategic Transport and Infrastructure, also confirmed to a rep from the Friends of Lordship Rec on 20th February that the inclusion of the northern part of Lordship Rec in the development zone is for the power to build housing to 'decant' the residents of Broadwater Farm (or many of them) into that area of the park 'otherwise the demolitions on the estate could not go ahead' due to the impracticalities of re-homing those affected during the demolition and redevelopment works.
Gavin Ball from the Council's Planning Department told a rep from the Friends of Lordship Rec that 'a deliberately large zone' was chosen 'for maximum flexibility'. It included 'additional powers' to achieve redevelopment. He said there would be 'no net loss of open space, but that could include a realignment or a land swap.' [He didn't say where]. Most of the land in the zone is owned by the Council, but additional powers 'could include increased powers of compulsory purchase of private land' such as the homes on Lordship Lane. When challenged about the proposed re-designation of the 3 low-rise estates in the northern part of the zone as 'suitable for tall buildings', he said that this is because 'they are close to transport routes'. We note, however, that this directly contradicts policies which protect the existing character of each neighbourhood, in this case the low-rise nature of all the existing buildings on and around those 3 estates.
The proposals have also been approved for consultation by the Council's ruling Cabinet.
Page 275 of the draft housing strategy goes into more detail about Council plans for BWF: http://www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/Published/C00000118/M00006978/$$ADocPackPublic.pdf This is what it says:
• The Broadwater Farm estate faces a number of issues such as the mix and condition of homes, and social and economic challenges, which we are keen to address in the best interests of residents. The estate, and the wider area in which it sits, are identified in the emerging planning policy as a longer-term priority for renewal, partly because of significant
challenges in the economics of redevelopment, with change likely to begin after 2020.
Lordship Rec
The sudden threat to Lordship Rec would bring the Council into direct conflict with the Lordship Rec park users' organisations, and all the funding bodies (Lottery, GLA and the Environment Agency) who have supported the successful and nationally-celebrated community-led regeneration of Tottenham's largest public park.
The whole park is protected in the following important ways:
- as Metropolitan Open Land (equivalent to Green Belt)
- in the written contract with the Heritage Lottery Fund, in which the Council is legally obliged to protect and maintain all the facilities for 25 years, ie until 2037
- the park is safeguarded and protected for all time by a 'Fields In Trust' covenant since 2012, preventing any part of it being developed or sold off. The park was runner-up in national Fields In Trust awards for 'most improved park'.
- The 2015-2025 Lordship Rec Management Plan, adopted by the Council in February 2015, commits the Council to 'working in partnership to ensure that the Lordship Rec users groups, the park users and local community generally are fully involved at every level and in all aspects of the future management of the park.'
Some key Council policies protecting open space
Page 45 of the Local Plan's Development Management DPD states:
- The Council will not grant planning permission for proposals for
development that would result in the loss of open space, unless an
assessment has been undertaken which shows that the open space is
surplus to all the functions that an open space can perform.B. The Council will require all residential development proposals in Areas of
Open Space Deficiency (see map 4.1), and in wards which fall below the
Borough-wide target of open space of 1.64 ha per 1,000 population (see
map 4.2) to provide new open space and/or make financial contributions to
enable the provision of new open spaces or improvements to the
accessibility and quality of existing open space.
[Map 4.2 shows that Lordship Rec is in a ward falling below the Borough-wide target of open space of 1.64ha per 1,000 population.]
C. The Council will only grant planning permission for small-scale structures
on Public Open Space (Green Belt, Metropolitan Open Land, Significant
Local Open Land or Lee Valley Regional Park as shown on the Proposals
Map) where the development is directly related and ancillary to any
recreational use of the land and the predominant open character of the
open space is maintained.
Some key Council policies regarding its suburban character and 'tall buildings'.
Local Plan (2013), SP11: All development shall be of design that respects its local context and character and historic significance, to contribute to the creation and enhancement of Haringey's sense of place and identity.
6.1.15 Haringey is characterised by predominately low-rise (2-3 storeys) residential suburban development across the borough and 3-4 storey development in its town centres.
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Outrage over controversial 'redevelopment' threats to Haringey's Council Housing estates
Research by members of Haringey Defend Council Housing campaign
Throughout Haringey, residents of Council estates are concerned, confused, shocked, angry and outraged at highly controversial Council threats to 'redevelop' their estates to bring in private housing. Whilst Council officers and cabinet members fly in March to Cannes in the South of France for a global property developers' convention [MIPIM], the Haringey Defend Council Housing campaign is encouraging residents of these estates to speak out against these threats, and to organise to defend their communities.
Estates under threat
The overall 'regeneration' plans are the proposed amendments to the 2013 Strategic Policies Local Plan ('Alterations to Strategic Policies 2011-2026′): http://www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/Published/C00000118/M00006976/AI00040449/AppendixAAlterationstoStrategicPolicies.pdf
The list of estates on their initial 'regeneration list' is in the 'Alterations to Strategic Policies' (Alt 53, page 22). Other blocks and estates not on this list such as Imperial Wharf are also facing demolition.
Broadwater Farm * Northumberland Park * Love Lane * Tamar Way and Reynardson
Helston Court/Culvert Road * Turner Avenue * Leabank View/Lemsford Close *
Park Grove and Durnsford Road * Tunnel Gardens includes Blake Road * Noel Park
The document is clear about the council's conception of Estate Regeneration: '…reprovision of low quality existing council housing with an equal quantum (on a habitable rooms basis) of higher quality modern social housing is not a financially viable option.' (Alt 64, page 26-27). In reality it is about promoting private property development and unaffordable housing, and selling public land to generate income for the Council.
What would this mean for estate residents – if not stopped?
Many estates are included on Haringey's Site Allocations list. Inclusion on this list legally enables developers to put forward plans to build new housing or other buildings on the site. So when the Council says that 'there are no plans for new development' this is literally true, as the Site Allocations list only came out recently. Inclusion on the list is, however, the necessary stage before development plans are made. Plans for each estate could cover some or all of the current housing, and parcels of land could be sold off.
This means that, if this was allowed to go ahead, there will be fewer Council housing homes – the only homes that are genuinely affordable and secure. Social housing is almost always thesedays built by Housing Associations and is likely to have only 5-year tenancies and significantly higher rents. Private housing is likely to be totally unaffordable for local people in need.
The council have an obligation to re-house secure council tenants when their homes are knocked down. Leaseholders would be bought out, but would be likely to be unable to afford anywhere local (probably not even in London) to move to. Private tenants on the estates would be made homeless. Where would the secure tenants go? Haringey is threatening to demolish so many estates. Will there be pressure on the secure tenants to accept housing association properties with higher rents and poorer tenancy rights, even 5 year tenancies? (Legally speaking, re-housed tenants could turn down 5 year tenancies but they may not know this.)
In any case this arrogant and totally unnecessary attack on our communities would cause massive stress to all concerned, displacement and disruption for years, and undermine all the successful efforts over decades to build strong communities and improve local facilities.
Object now The council are open about their so-called regeneration strategy: increase their income from business rates to compensate for cuts in funding from central government. This means attracting those with disposable income into the borough. Encouraging business investment into the area is contingent on altering the demographics of Haringey bring in the rich, drive out the poor.
This is mass disruption and displacement of our communities, and gentrification and social cleansing – we must oppose it. Deadline for objections is March 27th.. To object, email: email@example.com


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Vocalize your concerns about the *already contracted* library relocation and expense ($9M). Now is the time to step up if you've any questions or concerns regarding the City's handling of the library petition. Here's what we're up against:
Administrative Memo
Starting at pg. 306, here's Mayor Law's recommendation, echoing KCLS director Bill Ptacek's recommendation, to reject the petition (1) and not put the relocation matter to vote (2).
In other words, oppose our constitutional right to petition in the interest of a centralized and *appointed* not elected governing body elsewhere via playing with numbers.
Here's the Executive Order by the Mayor with [my response and interpretation in brackets]:
DATE: March 28, 2012
TO: Rich Zwicker, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA: Denis Law, Mayor
FROM: Jay Covington, CAO
SUBJECT: Library Initiative
Should the City Council place the Library Initiative on the ballot?
Decline to place the Library Initiative on the ballot.
The King County Department of Records and Elections has notified the City that the Library Initiative has obtained sufficient valid signatures. The Council must now decide if the issue should be put on the ballot.
[The Council can adopt the petition as worded (1), adopt with its own revisions (2), reject the petition (3) and put the matter to vote (a) or continue with their plan (b).]
Before the successful election where the majority voted for the City to join the King County Library System (KCLS), it was necessary to obtain the approval of KCLS. As a precondition of that approval, the City Council adopted an interlocal agreement (ILA) with KCLS, CAG-09-136, dated July 13, 2009. That ILA required certain significant actions be taken by the City, including in section 5 of the ILA "replacement facilities for both the Main and Highlands Libraries on other properties within the City…" Based on that promise by the City, KCLS agreed to allow the issue to go to the ballot, where it passed.
[The "successful election" passed with a slim margin. Access the City's construction agreement in 2010. Full disclosure also refers to communication efforts. Simply posting a document in a City archive online does not necessarily constitute fully disclosing to constituents the nature of their annexation vote. Excluding the people from the *location* decision appears more as top-down management compliance model than the at times messy business of democratic contribution.]
The Library Initiative would require the City to repudiate a key provision of the ILA, which was a material part of the vote to join KCLS. As opined by the City Attorney in his March 5, 2012, opinion to the Mayor and Council, the Library Initiative would require an unconstitutional impairment of the contract with KCLS and an improper collateral attack on that election.
[Repudiating decisions can be a good thing if the decision was made via a process that violates primary principles. Maintain fidelity to the People first. Refer to timesmith's opinion on the interlocal agreement.]
In September 2010, subsequent to the annexation vote, KCLS, with input from the community, completed a Library Service Area Analysis to analyze and recommend the most optimal distribution of library services within the greater Renton area, now that Renton was part of the King County Library System. That analysis reviewed costs, revenues, population trends and forecasts, demographics, transportation, and other considerations. Based on those key trends and conclusions, KCLS proposed the following recommendations for the Downtown Library:
- A facility of up to 20,000 square feet with a civic presence in the downtown core
- Be oriented toward public transportation and transit
- Correspond to the economic development goals of the City of Renton
- Provide information resources and increased space for computers, meeting
rooms and other programmable spaces
[What community input? City-hosted events promoting and pitching already-made decisions opposes constituent-driven emergent design. The City itself worried about the lack of community input. How do you reconcile these seeming contradictions, Mr. Mayor?]
To meet the conditions and goals of the interlocal agreement and service analysis, the City conducted an analysis of several potential downtown sites. In March 2011, the full Council approved the purchase of the Big 5 site for the new library facility. Subsequently by ILA CAG-11-130, dated July 11, 2011, with KCLS, the City agreed in section 3a to "two new City of Renton library facilities consistent with or superior in form, function and quality of (sic) other recently constructed libraries…" in the KCLS system. After running the current Cedar River library site for some time, KCLS has informed the City that the Cedar River library can never be brought to the functionality or quality of other recently constructed KCLS libraries, and would not meet the goals of the 2010 Library Service Area Analysis. The Library Initiative would again require the City to unconstitutionally impair the second ILA with KCLS.
[Conflict resolution 101. Abstain from "never." Did voters know that terms of annexation included relocation (1) and new construction (2)? Which companies has the city contracted? The current location has been deemed seismically safe and can be renovated for a fraction of what relocation would cost. Make use of what we have in this recession. Consider the claims to fiscal responsibility made by the Mayor regarding budget trims elsewhere, and this logic makes little sense. btw, show me where the Constitution protects contracts made between governing bodies. Isn't the concept of checks and balances supposed to protect constituents from governance that steamrolls the people? How do you justify obligating that you entered into contracts without the public's *prior* input?]
KCLS has also expressed concern about the precedent of a City violating the agreement upon which KCLS agreed to allow the City to annex to KCLS. KCLS is currently reviewing the annexation to its system by another city and is negotiating a contract with that city setting the terms upon which KCLS will agree to allow the annexation to proceed. KCLS is very concerned about the integrity of that process if there is a precedent of a city repudiating its agreement after election to join KCLS.
[We the People do not exist to vote people into power who will demand we support their efforts to protect their inter-agency agreements. City Budget is 75% salary. For instance, we taxpayers pay the Economic Development Director $113,916 for 2011-2012. Who's the boss? Does KCLS pay that salary? We the property owner pay property taxes to fund KCLS. KCLS shares interest in respecting local population's wishes vs. managing the process top-down.]
Before settling on the new Downtown site, there was an analysis done about the cost of redeveloping the Cedar River Library or building a new library. The study showed that a new library building would be cost effective, and would provide the best flexibility toward meeting future library service needs for the community. Also redeveloping the Cedar River Library would require renting an interim facility and moving the library, assuming a suitable site could be found during renovation.
[Cost effective? To/for whom? $9M "rough" estimate? Effective? Really? Pfft. It's ineffective to force taxpayers to pay for a facility over which there's obvious conflict. Rejecting petitions and removing right to vote leaves the only option to resolve this dispute legally. Talk about an *access* issue! Really? So to access government groups now must hire lawyers to fight "Super Lawyers" for their decision-making input? If you're going to raise the access/cost card, recognize what *your* decision costs your constituents (1) and democracy (2). We can find workable solutions for other objections raised.]
While cost estimates are rough, the Administration believes that renovating the Cedar River Library building with its higher costs and temporary relocation requirements, and considering the acquisition costs and architectural costs already invested in the Big 5 site, could result in the Cedar River Library costing millions more than developing the Big 5 site (see accompanying letter from KCLS). To meet our contractual obligations to KCLS, this would require City Council to identify a funding source to meet the revenue shortfall.
[If cost estimates are rough, then has the City contracted public space and obligated taxpayers to pay it without a ceiling or cap? The most popular funding source? Property taxes. Funding most if not all city services via property taxes in a declining housing market seems ill-advised. Ironic considering the steps leading to our current housing crisis. From a system's perspective, doubt basic principles such as fidelity and honesty to your primary constituents, then, well, you leave the system off worse than you found it.]
Another concern is that the Council, by taking this action, would be allowing its budgeting authority to be infringed upon by the Library Initiative, which is an improper use of the initiative process.
[Consider more irony on a governing body telling the populace what is and isn't "proper" use of petitioning. The point of petitioning government includes, but is not limited to, correcting action, e.g., steamrolling governance.]
Finally, the City Attorney's opinion of March 5, 2012, sets forth several additional reasons why the Library Initiative is improper including that the initiative is really an untimely referendum and that it improperly tries to interfere with the Administration in executing policy adopted by Council to build a new downtown library and acquire the necessary property.
[So the people interfere with your business and political dealings? GOOD! Public commons and local icons should not be decided by lawyers or private business. The library should not be used to develop economy, nor has the City or KCLS pitched the public with evidentiary support supporting their claims. When we make decisions because we fear losing something, we've already lost our power.]
It is worth restating in this staff report that—in addition to the two new library facilities—the City has always intended to keep the building over the Cedar River in public ownership and accessible to the public. Since September 2011, the Liberty Park Library Steering Committee has been developing recommendations for the City Council to consider. The committee has completed its work and is scheduled to present its findings and recommendations to the City Council next month.
[So you obligate your constituents to obey decisions trickled down to you by rejecting their right to petition, and barring that, vote?]
Beginning with the annexation vote in February 2010, the City Council and Administration have taken a number of actions that have contractually committed the City to complete a downtown library at the Big 5 site. We acknowledge the public sentiment regarding the current location of the library over the river, and the time and effort taken to submit signatures for the initiative. But suspending or reversing previous City decisions and actions would place the City at considerable legal and financial risk, and would not meet the goals and objectives of the analyses done to determine the best way to provide library services now and into the future for the City of Renton.
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the City continue its present course of action. The City Council should decline to place the Library Initiative on the ballot.
[Echoing KCLS director Bill Ptacek's request (?) to "stay the course," the Mayor heeds an *appointed* official. In other words, allow the People to jump through hoops, but insist on your way anyway.]
Ding-Ding-Ding went the... Steamroller?
"You can't un-ring the bell, not without a tremendous amount of cost and difficulty," said Covington (Renton Reporter, 2012 March 15). Too many decisions have been made down the road by the council to stop the process now, he said.
So now we're to hurry it up, too. He calls us to comply because the decisions have already been made and they plug along. We need to govern with a collective pace. I interpret fallacies in the Administration's order, such as Post Hoc, ergo Propter Hoc ("after this, therefore because of this," or claiming that city administration honored community input via after the fact sessions), implying that the library story is too complex and so appealing to authority (Ad Verecundiam), and rushed and exclusive decision making process risk missing important details and so ripen for error.
In the absence of vote or petition, where remains our power?
If the city has made contracts, regardless if disclosed to the public, then the public must abide by the city council's decisions. Sounds a free ticket to me, and I don't like it.
Recommendations citing money and following the *appointed* line lead me to ask, *which* business will benefit, and *whom*, financially and positionally?
We've all a shared interest in trusting the decision-making process allowed to us by the Constitution. We the People have a right to petition our government. We the People decide collectively via votes. We the People elect people to office to preside, yet that elected privilege does not give elected officials a license to make public decisions in the interest of a private few. Furthermore, We the People do not need elected officials to slap our wrists and tell us about what we can or can't petition our government. Nor should local elected officials give way to fear or threats as to what local public facilities *appointed* governing bodies will or won't close.
The petition secured in short order 15% of Renton voters petition the council that they do not want the library relocated. Stuart Avery, spokesperson for Citizens for the Preservation of Renton's Cedar River Library, said, "The city has convinced themselves they don't need to listen to the public, and even when we follow the rules we still won't get what 15% of Renton voters have requested."
Our council, while elected by voters, no longer governs as a *representative* body. So let's not kid ourselves Mr. Mayor with the language to "stay the course." While staying power may be an admirable virtue elsewhere, *I, this Person* do not *recommend* it in cases when your constituents tell you otherwise. Instead I recommend you show fidelity towards your voting public as your first priority. Sometimes, Mr. Mayor, you cannot run a city as you would a business.
I voted for the Mayor and other members on council. I vocalized my support, which the Mayor used in some of his campaign materials, of a mayor who I believed would listen to the people. It seems I surmised in error. Note I will vote more carefully next time around.
I did not vote for KCLS director Bill Ptacek. If the City owns responsibility for the library building, then why must it answer to one KCLS director? Without full disclosure of all agreements, terms, and contracts made on the library, we may not know.
Let's engage in reflective decision-making, locate our shared virtues and interests, and be conscientious of our impact on our public and constituents. I encourage the council members to courageously stay their course to their fidelity to their constituents.
Your constituents, residents and voters of Renton, voted you into office, and not the *appointed* director of KCLS. Campaign endorsements may be nice, but democratic checks and balances are better. Let's change the language to speak of shared virtues of fidelity to constituents, respect for democratic process, and honesty in full disclosure.
Documents and Links
Access the full document,
April 2, 2012
Monday, 7 p.m.
Access the documents I'm curating re: the Renton Library at http://scr.bi/GEBFJq
Public commons and local icons should not be decided by lawyers or private business. However, if the city Mayor, Council President Zwicker, and *appointed* KCLS director Ptacek intend to stay *their* course, then the People will speak.
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In the meantime, show up with me to vocalize your support for democratic process at a rally at City Hall on 4/2. Stay tuned for more details!
A Word to Business Owners
I want downtown businesses to succeed, and I participate in downtown events and patron businesses there. I celebrate and promote the city of Renton by covering events. Yet public commons, or civic spaces funded by tax dollars, must not be shuffled into economic development or be used for the interest of private business.
Tell me private business owners advocating for the library move: if tables were turned and the city contracted for relocating a downtown business without your knowledge or approval, and you had to relocate, but you were responsible to pay the debt of such a move without having a say or foreknowledge in the terms or obligations of said contract, including location, and you didn't know who the contract owners were, then how would you feel?
I support 3/50 and "going local." How do businesses reconcile the seeming brand breakage by marketing for local indie business, but support a centralized decision-making process made in part elsewhere? All of this posturing and "taking stands" means moot if we distrust the democratic process that provides the platform on which we make public decisions.
Reject the People's right to Petition. Deprive them of a vote. What type of governance remains?
Let me close this post with this quote from FDR:
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Update | On 4/23/12, the Renton City Council approved the resolution confirming the ballot title, description, and voter question for the August 7th library ballot (Proposition #1). The city attorney(s) now draft the full text. Then two groups will draft statements in favor of one library location or the other. I desire to contribute to the statement drafting.
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- Weird Beard Candle Company released a new batch of scents earlier this week. Float On is officially on my wishlist! I need it! Please somebody feel free to buy me ten of them. When I was a kidlet, the rootbeer scented scratch n' sniffs were my favorites. And honestly, the smell of root beer is still pretty darn euphoric for me.
- I've recently become obsessed with Humm Kombucha. You can find it at Target and it's basically… kombucha for people who are new to kombucha? Mainstream booch? I don't know. It's very sweet, almost like soda. My favorite is the coconut lime. I choose to be low key about my kombucha drinking, because it gives Teej the major heebie jeebies, but this stuff is treat city.
- Are you a fiddler? I'm definitely a fiddler. While I tend to go for things like doughy or squishy fidget toys (kinetic sand is my favorite thing), these 3D printed gadgets from AntsyToys look like they're so much fun!
- I received a fun box of new-to-me cosmetics and skincare goodies from Ulta in the mail, and I can't wait to share the unboxing with you! This is the summer I learn how to actually paint my face! I hope you'll come along for the ride. I've got a tiny sneak peek up on Insta.
- It's still National Park Week! Entrance to all National Parks is free this weekend. Go explore!
Hello, my dust sprites. If you're reading this, I hope you are well. It's been awhile since my last Unboxing post! So let's just dive right in, shall we?
Love Goodly is a bi-monthly box full of healthy, eco-conscious (all vegan) brands. Each box contains 5-7 mostly full-sized products, and is currently priced at $29.95. The selections include beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products. You can read previous reviews here. This season's box was a collaboration with Liz from My Subscription Addiction, and it includes two of my favorite natural beauty brands: 100% Pure and One Love Organics. The April/May box is valued at over $125.
I've been excited about this one!
One Love Organics – Love Springs Eternal Youth Preservation Serum $75 value
This is such an indulgent addition to my bedtime routine. I've been using it for a few evenings, now, and I definitely feel pampered. Three pumps of product is enough for my face and neck.
100% Pure – Maracuja Black Tea Mascara $25 value
I use mascara even on days when I'm not putting on a "full face" of makeup, so I go through it relatively quickly, at least in comparison to the rest of the products in my cosmetic bag. I also really enjoy trying out more "natural" brands, when it comes to things I use daily. I love the smell of this one, and it's perfect for a minimal makeup look. 100% Pure has a number of other mascara options, if you're not into the tea scent (I know a lot of people don't dig it as much as I do).
100% Pure – Bright Eyes Mask $7 value
I've been wanting to give these eye masks a try, so this was a nice surprise! I'm interested in anything that will minimize my dark circles and make me look more awake. I'll let you know how it goes on Insta.
PureSol – Bamboo Charcoal Konjac Cleansing Sponge $13 value
Sorry I don't have a photo of this one. It's already hanging in my shower! I love using konjac sponges on my face for extra exfoliating power, but I've never used a large one like this. This was actually a well-timed surprise; I've been looking for a plastic-free alternative to replace my body pouf. This comes with a suction cup hook for the shower that I'm still trying to come up with an alternate use for.
Juice Served Here – $10 coupon
I may or may not use this. My finances are not currently in such a state that allows me to spend that much money on …juice …over the internet. So… we'll see.
Coupon aside, each item in this box is something I needed or wanted, and I will definitely use it all. That's really the best thing about Love Goodly. The selections have been consistently thoughtful and high quality. This is a beautifully curated box, and I'm still making use of products from previous boxes!
Let me know if you'd like to see more Unboxing or more detailed reviews on individual products! I'd love to get back into the habit, so any input from you would be greatly appreciated. Have a favorite? Let me know in the comments!
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- Some beardy fellow I know is getting a birthday gift from The Parks Project. Obviously, I'm not going to tell you what it is, but it's not this tee. I want this tee for me.
- Until I'm able to find a reusable cup for iced coffee that I am 100% pleased with, disposable iced coffee cups are pretty much my one major ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE FOR THE PLANET …thing. I don't drink a daily takeout iced coffee, but I definitely splurge multiple times a week. Enter, the coffee cozy. The Lovemich Collection iced coffee cozy has been a highly coveted item in my life for about two years, now, and I finally managed to snag the lovely purple one picture above. I totally understand the hype. My ice remained unmelted, my cup remained drip-free, and my hands (because ICED COFFEE ALL YEAR ROUND) remained relatively un-frozen. Do I maybe feel just a little bit "basic?" Yes, a bit. But I also feel really good about supporting a woman who makes a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing handmade product. The girl is a boss, and she deserves all the praise and hype she receives. Each product is available in very limited quantities during a short window of time. The shop sells out in a matter of minutes. I suggest joining the mailing list and setting a reminder when the next update comes around.
- A friendly reminder in the form of this enamel pin.
- Am I the only modern lady who's a one-purse-at-a-time kind of person? I used to have a great little Lilypond bag that I managed to score second hand. It got lost at DCA long before its time was due, and as much as I'm okay with my current crossbody bag, it doesn't really hold a candle to my old Lilypond. The Rainshower is likely to be my next purse.
- Hello. My name is Naomi and I am a Cocokind Collective convert. That alliteration, though. I recently purchased the matcha moisture stick to use on dry patches and dark circles, and I have to say it's a keeper. This definitely falls under the category of "I could make this myself, but I simply can't be bothered, and this is pretty much perfect." The vegan-friendly version of this product contains shea butter and candelilla wax instead of beeswax.
- The Metamorphosis bath bomb from LUSH is only available online. I really wish I had a bathtub, because this speaks to me on a level I never thought possible in a bath product.
- I'm going to be honest. I am not in love with the newest catalog from Jamberry. Most of the new wraps are totally gaudy and unwearable. Shown here is New World, literally the only design I would purchase, given the disposable funds. It's a nice combination of softer shades and graphic black and I fell for it immediately. Good for summertime, I think!
Sorry for the silence as of late. I realize there are only a handful of people reading this, but I do feel like I should be sharing something, even if it's just a simple Friday Favorites. School is taking up a lot of my time and energy, which is not at all a bad thing, but it leaves little time for this space. I think the only other thing I have to offer right now is too many photos of my dumb cat. When I'm not reading or writing for class, I mostly just want to watch Netflix. I'm sure you understand. Also, my cat is just really darn photogenic.
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- In support of The National Parks Conservation Association and The National Park Foundation, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab has released a new scent. From BPAL: "The Theoi Nomioi are the gods and spirits of the wild: the countryside, the pastures, the forests. Under their auspices, untamed nature thrives, the beasts of the wild feast and multiply, the mountains reach to the heavens with their stony, snow-capped fingers, and the forests grow thick and dark with mystery." You can follow the rogue un-gagged NPS Twitter account here, @AltNatParkSer.
- I guess I'm just feeling soft pinks and purples these days. This rhodonite Precious Threads bracelet from Alex and Ani is calling to me in dulcet, romantic tones.
- Spring has officially sprung at PrAna, and the collection is right up my alley. I'm particularly fond of this crochet neck top, which is Fair Trade and made from a recycled/organic fabric blend.
- Speaking of spring (because that's what we do in January, I guess), Sparitual's Inhale collection is gorgeous. Shown here is Inner Peace, which is probably my favorite of the bunch.
- Wave rings are back in stock at Pura Vida Bracelets. Available in gold plate and sterling silver. You can save 20% on your Pura Vida order with the code NAOMIDENSMORE20.
- These wooden sunglasses are on my shopping list. My current pair of shades is completely and utterly useless. Sometimes a girl just needs something both practical and fun. Love the rainbow.
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- I've been trying to be more mindful in my clothing purchases and wishlist additions (window shopping only, these days). Will I wear this often? Is it flattering? Who made this? Will it replace something of lesser quality already in my closet? Is it adult? All valid questions. I've also been trying to add maybe a little more color to my wardrobe (just a little), but sometimes black is simply the way to go. I love this dress from Synergy Organic Clothing.
- Girls. To. The. Front. I love this pin by Chicago-based artist and designer Jenna Blazevich. Find it at Vichcraft. Now, maybe more than ever, we need ladies supporting ladies.
- Sand Cloud Towels donates 10% of every purchase to help protect marine life. This peachy beach towel is currently sold out, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for new or re-stocked striped designs closer to spring! You can use this link to save 25% on your first order at Sand Cloud. This is valid for new accounts only; enter your e-mail address to receive a code!
- Valentine's Day at LUSH is basically my favorite ever. Rose scented everything, please! I like buying bath bombs (like this one) to bring on trips, since we don't have a bathtub. Hotel baths are always nice.
- At some point between Halloween and Christmas, my face broke out in a red bumpy rash because of some dumb thing I put on it. Make up? Soap? I don't know, but since then I've been making more of an effort to be kind to my skin. This facial steam herbal blend from Mullein & Sparrow has become a semi-regular part of my self care routine. It's full of lavender, rose, and calendula.
- That thing I said about clothing at the beginning of this post also definitely applies to jewelry. I spent a few hours last week sorting through my collection and tidying up my displays and storage. I then did a second round yesterday, getting rid of even more junk. It felt good. So, that said, I'm smitten with this pair of tiny, simple pearls. My previously suggested questions have all received the proper answers.
Do something kind for yourself, this weekend, and do something kind for someone else. If you're able, get outside. Or pick up a book from your library. Support a local business you've previously neglected. The light has to come from somewhere.
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Sean Lynch, 36, of Morris Township was remembered at a memorial service held Friday, Sept. 28 at the Church of the Assumption in Morristown. "He was the kind of person we would all like to be," said the Rev. Robert O'Connell. Mr. Lynch was "solid, sensible and ambitious." The service was the second for the family who mourned Sean's older brother Farrell of Long Island the week before in a service on Long Island. The Lynch brothers worked together on the 105th floor of tower one. Sean worked in the company's brokerage office. Mr. Lynch, a father of two, was repeatedly remembered for his love of people and life itself.
Mr. Lynch's college buddy Erik Sorrensen, who met Lynch at Cornell University their freshman year, spoke before some 450 people who attended the service.
"When you met Sean, you immediately knew that he was someone who loved life," Sorrensen said. "What mattered to him the most was people."
Sean's younger brother, Kieran spoke at the service as well. "He was a husband and a dad. Sean was my brother. The person who helped me become the man I am today," Kieran Lynch said.
Mr. Lynch called his wife, Lori, from his cell phone moments after the attack by the hijacked jetliner. Mr. Lynch told his wife he and Farrell were together and were trying to get out of the tower. Mr. Lynch told his wife he loved her and their children.
Family members read letters at the service that had been written between the couple. A letter written by Lori Lynch to her husband around their first wedding anniversary was read by Mr. Lynch's sister-in-law. A recent card written to Lori from Sean was read by Sean's brother Keiran Lynch. The letters showed strong similarities where both expressed their everlasting love for one another.
The Lynches have two daughters, Mary and Grace. Lori Lynch is expecting the couple's third child next month. In addition to immediate family members, Mr. Lynch is survived by his parents Farrell and Rosetta; his sister, Ellen; and two brothers, Kieran and Brian.
Rev. O'Connell said Mr. Lynch was "loyal and true" to his family and friends.


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I snagged this dress at Maude about a week ago. I'm totally in love with this symmetrical kaleidoscope print. {which has been oh so trendy this season} Floral prints are nothing new when it comes to Spring trends, however the symmetric, graphic inspired designs give the floral print new life.
Groovy, huh? Just like looking through a kaleidoscope...;)
{Which I have not done in approximately 13 years.}
This neckline is also something that gravitated me to the dress. Its sporty, fresh, and totally flattering.
{DRESS}Available now at Maude Boutique// {SHOES} Saffron Heel, Seychelles// {BAG+SUNNIES} Maude Boutique//{PHOTO CRED} William Wilson
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This hotel is most popular for:
- Business
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Recent guest reviews
I go to an event at the Ocean Center every year and I choose this hotel for a better rate then all the beach front ones. The staff is always friendly and accommodating.
hotel was great but remodeling all the rooms around me but not mine. TV channels were amazing. The channels went all the way up to 1500. there had to be at least 300 channels and some in HD. I did not expect that but was glad to have the options.
I just moved here from Colorada so I've spent a week in hotels. THis was the best overall experience. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, everything is convenient and it's soooo close to the beach!
We stayed in this hotel while in the area for the final shuttle launch. The staff was accomodating. The location on US-1 was perfect for our excursion to Titusville. The linens seemed to be quite old but were clean. The continental breakfast could hardly be called breakfast. There was cereal with no milk, the orange juice was mostly water, but the coffee was hot. If you are only looking for a clean place to sleep then this place fits the bill.
I was in Daytona for the Nascar FanFest. The room was clean. I didn't realize a train track was so close to the hotel. It was running all hours of the night. The ice machine did not work.
Very nice for the price. About 2 miles to the beach. My friends were staying at the Hilton so I had a place to go, but when alcohol and beaches are mixed it is nice to be able to just walk to your room. However I paid $50.00 a night for my hotel and they paid over 200 for theirs. For the same price per person they had to pack 4 into theirs with stuff strewn around the room and they had to cool their drinks in the bathtub. My room was spacious and had a microwave and fridge and I was able to get more sleep without all of the partying late into the night. It felt like a safe haven. They did have great ocean view and 4 star amenities, but this Days Inn was perfect for what I wanted it for. Sleeping. If you want to rest and do it cheap, this will do. Its only 2 miles from the beach. Pool is very small. Parking fills fast so if you come back late you may have to park in front.
room was clean, beds alittle hard but ok, loud plumbing but over all a good room , i would stay agin
ants in my room, stains on towels and bed
The location of the hotel was pretty good. The carpet was dirty, the room had a bad odor, we had to leave the air on to tolerate the smell. The air conditioner was noisy which made it hard to sleep. I would not stay there again.
Hotel is located close to downtown Daytona and just a short trip to the beach.
This little Days Inn is a fine place to rest your loines. Although not a first class hotel, it offers comfort and cleanliness and at a respectible price. It needs to be a bit more business conducive with faster internet service and a quieter environment. The owners are nice, friendly and willing to help. The towels need to be a bit thicker and larger and the walls between the rooms are not very well insolated as for over an hour I could hear the conversation of my neighbors right next door with all doors closed.
I was very happy with the customer service at check in. The room was clean and spacious. I liked having a fridge and microwave in the room. The only downfall was the area of town. I was new to the area and didn't get a great impression until I left the main street the hotel is located.
the days inn was very comfortable,clean i would stay again.
This was one of the better Days Inn we have stayed in, front desk was very helpful in our selection for dinner. The room was clean, and was easily accesible. We would stay in again if we would in that area.
Daytona Beach Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km) of Days Inn Daytona Beach Downtown while other popular attractions such as Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier are within 3 miles (5 km). This 42-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. Daytona Lagoon Waterpark and Ocean Walk Village are also near this Daytona Beach motel.
Start your day off right with a free continental breakfast offered each morning.
All 42 air-conditioned rooms provide washers/dryers, microwaves, and free newspapers. Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Rooms also include ironing boards.
Property features
Days Inn Daytona Beach Downtown features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include free newspapers and laundry facilities.


text: Embrace Orange Posted 03/18/2011 by Anonymous I remember reading a few years back that orange was the new "black." I felt vindicated, elated even - finally a color relegated to fall, synonymous, was hip. I no longer had to hide my love of orange - a word I admired for it's refusal to rhyme with any other. Now, there was the tangerine iMac (yes, I had one) and the Honda Element (still have one), not just candy corn (I try to avoid it) and the ocassional cable knit sweater (no. I never had one.) Now, there were cool things that came in my favorite color, that I could wear, that I would protect my phone, that I could even paint my living room with - yes, I did! Now I don't want you to think that I took a job with a company just because of the color of their logo. These are serious times, and Embrace Home Loans is a serious companyhelping serious people make the most out of what is the biggest purchase we will ever make. No, I chose Embrace Home Loans because of its continued success and growth even during the worst recession since the 1930's, because of the positive feedback from so many customers at a time when mistrust of any financial service institutions is so great, and because of the friendly environment that has made Embrace the "best place to work" in Rhode Island and one of the top 25 best places to work in the US over the past decade. So for me, the orange logo was just icing on the cake. Keep an eye on Embrace Orange to learn about the Embrace Home loan mission and vision from the inside.


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The SMOK OSUB Plus 80W TC Starter Kit builds upon the original OSUB ecosystem, improving upon performance-driven out, fully-loaded chipset with power upgrade up to 80W combined with enlarged chassis and paired with the new Brit Beast Sub-Ohm Tank. The SMOK OSUB Plus features the ergonomic hand-friendly design, with a streamlined shape that features a lateral stealth C-Shaped firing bar. Integrated with an intuitive OLED screen with adjustment buttons and microUSB port directly below, convenience and highly ergonomic form factor is the marquee design. The chipset is highly dynamic, powered by a 3300mAh internal battery that fires up to 80W with a fully firmware upgradeable system, allowing for additional support and revisions. The OSUB Plus 80W implements comprehensive temperature control settings, with support for Ni200 Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium heating elements. The Brit Beast Tank is a flavor-focused atomizer platform, featuring 510 V-Shape drip tip, bottom adjustable airflow system, 2mL with threaded top-fill, and utilizes the TFV8 Baby Beast's Coil structure. With a compact and capable device paired with a capable sub-ohm tank, the SMOK OSUB Plus 80W TC Starter Kit is an affordable starter kit with fully-featured functionalities.
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text: Cartoons 15 July 2013 In the Frame: Undercover Cop Tom Humberstone's weekly observational column for the New Statesman. Sign up for our weekly email * Print HTML Click to zoom into a larger image › Five things Iain Duncan Smith doesn't want you to know about the benefit cap Tom Humberstone is an award-winning comic artist. "In the Frame" appears regularly in the Observations section of the New Statesman. See more of his work at www.tomhumberstone.com. Subscribe from just £1 per issue More Related articles Diversity in comics: Marvel's attitude is closer to the Stone Age than to a new Golden Age Inside the world of fake Peppa Pigs: "I don't believe daddy pig would do that" Upon Remembering Westminster Bridge


text: Young Involved Philadelphia, all grown up by Julia Bergman on Jun. 18, 2013 With more than 50 partners, a 5,000-name email list and more than 100 members on non-profit boards, YIP is now a key social incubator for the city's most ambitious young leaders. philly PhillyCORE leaders Politics Young Involved Philadelphia young people