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The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) is a consultative body to the Archbishop of Chicago and is broadly representative of our local Church.
The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) holds a key function to provide reflection and input to the Cardinal from the perspective of Catholics throughout the Archdiocese. The APC consists of representatives from parishes throughout Cook and Lake counties. APC members are active in their parishes and deaneries. They contribute input received from local discussions as well as their own perspectives. Further, input is provided by standing committees of the APC that meet prior to the APC's General meeting.
Cardinal Francis George met with the APC at its general meeting on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Archbishop Quigley Pastoral Center. The APC discussed the Cardinal's third issue for the 2012‐2013 fiscal year. The third year of the Archdiocese's Strategic Pastoral Plan will focus on fostering deep connections with parents, particularly when they present their children for sacraments. In connection with such efforts, how can parishes help parents to raise their children in the Catholic faith?
Based on feedback collected from parishes across the Archdiocese and the written reports from the APC's Archdiocesan Life Committee, Spiritual Life Committee and Catholic Education Committee, three recommended areas of priority emerged. These three areas are: 1. Sunday Mass attendance as a Family Unit; 2. Parental involvement is needed in religious education programs and sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and 3. Extended Family and Parish Community Support.
Sunday Mass Attendance as a Family Unit
There is an old saying "The family that prays together, stays together". Encourage families to regularly attend Sunday Mass as a unit. Congregations have to recognize that passing on the faith means welcoming families to any weekend Mass. Parishes should plan a "Family Mass" on a regular basis. At the "Family Mass" families would serve as greeters, altar servers, lectors, gift bearers, Eucharistic Ministers and choir members. Occasional hospitality after "Family Mass" would encourage families to get to know each other, especially if the parish does not have a Catholic School. Other family activities could also be scheduled after "Family Mass".
In addition to regular Sunday Mass attendance, Religious Education and Catholic School programs should encourage and foster opportunities for additional Mass participation which may include Holy Days of obligation. Extracurricular activities, i.e., sports, scouts, school clubs, that are sponsored by parishes or Catholic organizations should set a good example and plan for the group to attend Sunday Mass, particularly if these activities are away from home. Sponsoring sporting activities at Catholic venues during the Sunday Mass schedule should be discouraged. Children should not have to choose between sports practice/games and Sunday Mass.
Parental Involvement is Needed in Religious Education Programs and Sacramental Preparation for Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
At one parish, a program called "Parent Letters" begins at Baptism. The program is initiated with the first child in the family who is baptized. "Parent Letters" are based on the development of the child from birth to three years old. Every six months a letter is sent to the family based on physical milestones that offer opportunities for early Catholic faith formation. After three years of age, an invitation to participate in preschool is made with the hope that this is a firm foundation for further catechesis and the reception of the sacraments.
Another parish's "Ambassador Program" consists of a group of volunteers who are assigned to parents when they present their child for Baptism. The Ambassadors follow that family through Confirmation. Meeting with the family on a regular basis and encouraging them, offering materials, and staying in touch results in a sort of mentoring program to that family to help their faith formation.
The Archdiocese needs a universal program for all Religious Education and Sacramental programs whether the program is done as part of a Catholic school program or as a religious education program for non‐Catholic school students. All sacramental programs must require Mass participation in order to develop appropriate behavior during liturgy. Mass attendance could be monitored by a "Mass pass" received by the student from the priest at the conclusion of the Mass. This universal program would include some mandatory parent participation whether its parent workshops, parent meetings, retreats, side by side classroom participation or homework/reflections that would keep parents connected to the course of study and extend the experience at home with their children.
Some parishes have offered various opportunities to assist parents to help them avoid frustration and being hesitant in sharing the faith with their child(ren). In addition to their physical presence at gatherings, opportunities must include 21st century communication. This communication includes website information including Archchicago.org, interactive websites, blogs, Facebook, twitter, CDs and DVDs. Of course, traditional printed materials and resources should also be made available.
Extended Family and Parish Community Support
Extended family and Parish Community support can offer intergenerational opportunities to help parents raise their children in the Catholic faith. In addition to grandparents supporting their own grandchildren's faith preparation, parishes could establish a Grandparent's mentor program similar to Big Sisters/Big Brothers. The second Sunday in September is Grandparents Day. Use that holiday designation as an opportunity for Grandparents to befriend parish families who may not have grandparents or grandparents in the area. Use a hospitality weekend as an opportunity to unite family units together.
The broader parish community can reach out to parents about the sacramental programs with a telephone calling program. A parishioner volunteer can telephone and ask parents "How is it going?" "Are you satisfied with what your child is learning?" If the parent is unsure s/he can be asked "What can we do to help you as well?" Church staff can follow‐up in an appropriate manner.
Instead of the parishioners only hearing an audio of the Cardinal at the Annual Catholic Appeal, the Cardinal should prepare an additional three messages each year focusing on Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The three annual audios could then be played according to the individual Parish's sacrament schedule. The audio message would be played at all parish Masses so that the congregation would have a heightened awareness of the sacraments. Homilies and bulletin articles about the upcoming sacramental schedule should be encouraged. Listing the names of sacramental recipients in the bulletin should also be encouraged. One to two weeks after the children have received a sacrament, the children and their parents should be recognized from the pulpit to stand at their place and have a round of applause by the congregation. Hospitality could follow each Mass so that the parish can affirm their support for the receipt of the sacrament.
It's only as an Archdiocese working together among clergy, staff and laity that children of the 21st century will deepen the conviction of their Catholic faith to better empower them to pass on their legacy to their children.
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Discussion in 'VA/DC/MD- Capital Chevy Truck Club' started by davbell22602, Jun 28, 2012.
Are there any other members in VA?
sure are! im down in Virginia beach, and there are a few out west of me a ways. I have been thru winchester a few times. its a nice area!
Im in the Hampton Roads area. not currently there b/c of being in afghanistan but will be back in a few months
Im located just North of Richmond. About 5 minute form Greentop Sporting Goods. Hope you have a safe return Defender.
I am, currently living in Hampton.
We need to have a get together sometime in the near future someplace. Anyone else interested in it?
I might make the trip depending on when it is.
if i get enough people interested, ill ask around and start to figure out a location and time frame and see what works best for ya'll..
id be up for it as well depending on location....
[MENTION=44531]Sierraowner5.3[/MENTION] i wanna find someplace relatively close to us, maybe within an hour of us, 2 hours would be the top time travel i would go. If you have any ideas of a good spot to have a get together let me kno. Any input on locations and dates would be greatly appreciated, I want to have this to where its suitable for everyone in the area. Thanks in advanced.
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Christmas trees being harvested
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. - Halloween is this week and we're already talking about Christmas -- Christmas trees, that is.
Our higher elevations have the perfect conditions for growing the favorite, Frasier Ffirs. The first orders for trees have already been made with more on the way.
Ready or not, here comes Christmas, at least the Christmas trees. "Santa Claus doesn't wait on anybody. It's ho, ho, ho and here he comes," Christmas tree grower Rodney Richardson jokes.
It may be the last of October but Rodney Richards's Mount Rogers Christmas Tree Farm is already making deliveries to Virginia's coast. "We supply them for Busch Gardens every year. They set up 1,300 and decorate them. We had a date we had to deliver last Monday, the first delivery, and today there's a second delivery which has already been made. I checked on the boys and they're on their way home," he says.
You might think that this season's wet weather would help the trees, but it depends on where they're grown. "It didn't hurt me much. Frasier Fir doesn't like wet feet, and if you had trees in bottomland I've noticed around the countryside where people had trees on marginal land. You seen a lot of dead trees that just drowned out," Richardson said.
Next are the big orders for the big box stores, made easier with a brand new machine. "We're palletizing for some of the box stores and we're trying to get everything ready that goes out first, which is mostly box stores first," he said.
So check those trees when you find them -- chances are they came from the high mountains of Virginia.
One more interesting fact: one of Richardson's larger trees will grace the home of Vice President Joe Biden this season.
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FORT CARSON, Colo. - Fort Carson's new helicopter brigade is formally activating and installing its commander.
A ceremony for the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade is planned for Tuesday at Fort Carson.
Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills, senior mission commander at Fort Carson, will remove the brigade's flags from their case and present them to Col. Robert T. Ault, the brigade's commander.
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The home of the Phantom of the Opera ;) - Apartment Pozole
숙박 가능인원5
침실 수1
면적65 m²
Floor No.1
- 가족 / 아이들과 친근함
- 부엌
- 세탁기 / 건조기
- 인터넷
- 이벤트 / 파티에 좋음
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Accommodation summary
|Hajós St, 1065 Budapest, 헝가리
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A week ago
Just behind the Opera, in Pest's cultural center, in the pedestrian street can be found this exclusive flat waiting for you and your company to discover Budapest. The separate bedroom and the airy living room assure comfortable rest for five people. In the well-equipped kitchen and dining room you can cook for any nation's taste. TV, fast Wi-Fi, washing machine, dishwasher and ironing possibilities are ready for your service.
Welcome and Indulge yourself in Budapest!
Sheets, bed linen, towels, hair dryer are provided.
Cheap airport transfer or parking possibility is available, reservation needed.
Baby bed and high chair upon request.
숙소규정1. The apartment can be occupied on the day of the arrival from 2PM and should be left before 11AM on the day of departure. When possible we are flexible with these times so please advise us of your requirements in advance.
2. We kindly ask all our guests to fill in our registration book upon arrival.
3. Please return all the keys received as agreed previously at the handover.
4. Please always lock the doors to your apartment, i.e. the street door, the apartment door and the security gate if available.
5. In case any apartment key would be lost you should inform us immediately; the necessary lock and key changes will be charged to you.
6. The apartment can be used only by our checked-in guests.
7. Please leave the apartment in the same general condition as you found it on arrival. Any damage caused during your stay must be compensated by you.
8. Should you face any problem with the apartment while your stay, please inform us immediately.
9. We accept no responsibility for your valuables left in the apartment.
10. Please take care of the cleanliness and tidiness of the apartment. At the checkout please wash any used dishes and remove any rubbish, leaving the apartment in the same condition as you occupied it.
11. Pets are not allowed in the apartment, unless formerly agreed with us.
12. Smoking in the apartment is strictly forbidden.
13. This point is particularly important and no concessions will be made: Please pay respect to other residents of the house. Please close the doors carefully and silently, stay away from any behavior that can disturb any residents particularly after 9PM. We reserve the right to cancel the service immediately with keeping the whole fee of the rental if we receive any valid complaints from other residents of the house.
14. We do not accept reservations of people who rent the apartments for illegal activities or to invite escorts during the stay.
15. We do not accept reservations for stag or hen parties, or of football supporters coming to European Championship matches. Thank you for your understanding.
16. There is a free WIFI access in the apartment.
17. The city tax not included in the total price.
18. The fee of the late night check-in service (after 9pm) costs 20 euros.
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Organization: top
Apartment: very nice
Location: top (inner city but quiet)
Any time again :-)
Thank you.
Great apartment. Clean and comfortable and with all the necessaries such as fridge, cooker, shower, TV, wireless internet, etc.
The great thing about this apartment is its location. On the Pest side of the river close to shops, restaurants and ruin pubs. Within a few hundred yards of the Opera House and Opera metro station. Another three metro stations are within walking distance. The Budapest "hop on hop off bus" stops just outside the Opera House.
It is just off the lovely Andrassy Avenue and central for most of Budapest's attractions.
I would recommend the apartment to friends and would stay here again when visiting Budapest.
Bèla is wonderful; friendly and precise.
The apartment is as in the description. It's equipped with all the comforts (hairdryer,
washin machine, towels ext...).
and the apartment location is perfect, one of the best to visit, enjoy and live Budapest (also below the apartment there are small market,bar... and around the corner, 24h markets).
finally turn the corner and be in front of the Opera is spectacular !!!
Thank you so much Bèla, I hope to retur soon.
Perfect location. Clean comfortable and well equipped. Gloria was very helpful also. Would highly recommend! Will stay again if visiting Budapest. Thanks also for booking us in for an extra night as such last minute!
I've been in this apartment for two nights.We were in three young people.
The owner is really helpful,kind and always available if you need something.
The apartment is in a great zone in the center and near the metro station.
We would recommend it!
We really enjoy our stay in Budapest!
We enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It is located next door to the Opera in a quiet backyard and well equipped. Most windows are facing a close-by wall, but for us at least this had the great advantage that the apartment remained nice and cool despite the hot temperatures outside (we visited Budapest during a hot weekend in August). We also rented the parking lot, which is conveniently located in a courtyard just a few minutes walk away. The host was very friendly, and we would stay here again!
We stayed in the apartment Pozole which is next door from the Opera. The apartment is located in a very central location, in a very hip and young neigbourhood, around the corner from the fashionable Andrassy Ut. The apartment is in a very nice, quiet and clean building, and the apartment itself is a very quiet place. The apartment is spacious and has all facilities necessary, well equiped kitchen, tv (mostly Hungarian channels), fast and working wifi, bathroom, bedroom, etc. Towels and sheets were included, as well as extra covers and pillows. A hairdrier and washing machine and dishwasher is present. The place was rather clean, however not comparable to cleanliness in a good hotel. The one inconvenience is the lack of light and of view as the apartment looks out on a blind wall, which one can't see from the pictures on the website. The host was friendly and professional, and was very accomodating with regard to a later check-out and the possibility to leave the luggage in the apartment until our departure to the apartment. The mandatory city tax of 4% on the total apartment price was payable in cash upon arrival. We can recommend this apartment.
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Any overly analytical statement on the subject of love made by the poor fool caught in romance, who in attempting to defend his manhood and independence against the chains of social norms and tradition through frequent rhetorical musings (Facebook anyone?), still fails to obscure the sentiment leaking from his big mushy heart, as his knightly actions (couples pic for profile image?) betray the yearnings of a hopeless, besotted, romantic soul.
Can you believe Jeff bought his girlfriend a 3 carat ring after last week's Powellism? He was pretty insistent that marriage in secular society was the last vestige of mankind's domination over women. Interesting his latest tweets don't mention he's getting hitched.
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Woman's quiet New Berlin home could be surrounded by Walmart
Proposed Supercenter's plans have driveway wrapping around two houses
New Berlin - The conceptual site plan for a Walmart Supercenter in New Berlin shows the parking lot almost surrounding two homes along Greenfield Avenue.
The store's driveway would be in the wide wooded space between the two homes and the parking lot would be behind the homes, wrapping around the side of the more westerly house.
That westerly home is owned by the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery and rented out. The home to the east is a 1956 ranch that Bernice Berth has lived in since 1961.
See a .PDF map of the proposed development here from New Berlin's official site. The house in question is labeled R-5 and is to the right of a cemetery-owned structure which is also marked R-5.
She doesn't want Walmart to take away the woods behind her home where a pair of great-horned owls live along with deer and other wild creatures that venture into her yard. And she doesn't want a lot of people coming and going.
"I love the privacy," she said of her home.
That privacy was rocked enough when Pick 'n Save and other stores were built across Greenfield Avenue, Berth said.
"That was an adjustment, but at least it was on the other side of the road," she said.
The shopping area took the place of a cornfield where horses and pheasants roamed, she said.
Walmart offered her $100,000 more than the $181,700 her home is assessed at, she said. But she turned the offer down because of her fierce love of the home that she shared with her late husband for so many years, she said.
"A hundred thousand more wouldn't even touch what I feel the value of my property is," she said. She just wants her space and to be left alone in it, she said. With the cemetery on the east, she said her home feels quite away from it all.
She could move, Berth joked, "But I would not have neighbors as quiet as mine are."
The cemetery that owns the other home is reviewing the Walmart plans, said spokesman James Barry, president of Cassidy Turley Barry real estate. His firm is handling the sale of 34 acres of vacant cemetery land along Moorland Road and beside the proposed Walmart site. He did not disclose whether Walmart offered to buy the cemetery's home that was built in 1900, which is assessed at $142,300.
To reduce the impact on those living in the two homes, Walmart's plan of operations states it will provide significant buffers around them, even though both will likely be developed as commercial properties.
Indeed, commercial development could happen for those two homes, said Greg Kessler, director of community development.
They could become outlots of the Walmart property where free-standing businesses could be built and share the Walmart parking lot, he said. That, however, would put more pressure on the proposed Walmart lot that already is too small, according to the city code.
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First time purchasing a handgun. Never purchased my own I was thinking along the lines of a semi-auto. Been kicking around the .40 or .45??? I've shot Ruger 9mm & Glock 9mm. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I would consider myself as an amateur in the handgun field. However with the rifle and shotgun i'm a little more experienced.
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What kind of help do you want?
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Tell us what you want it for pleasure,the range, or defence? Welcome from down in the swamp Flare. Enjoy.
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If your exposure to the world of ballet has been limited to The Nutcracker, do yourself a favor and get to the current incarnation of Festival Ballet Providence's Up CLOSE, on HOPE series, running November 18 and 19 in the Leach Grand Studio Theater (825 Hope Street, Providence). Not only will it blow away any long-held stereotypes of men in tights and women in tutus, but you'll see poses and partnering that might shock the Sugar Plum Fairy.
During the eight-year reign of artistic director Mihailo Djuric, the programs have always been a mix of classical and contemporary. But Djuric's choreography and that of frequent collaborators Gianni Di Marco and Viktor Plotnikov, both Boston-based, lean most frequently toward the contemporary idiom. This doesn't mean no toe shoes — five of the seven pieces have dancers on toe. But it does mean that unusual angles of feet and hands, unique lifts and descents, and quotes from other kinds of dance — pop to folk — might be incorporated.
What remains as "classical" is this program is the use of a Bach cello suite in one of Djuric's pieces, a section of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in Plotnikov's and a 90-second solo titled "Gopak" from Rotislav Zakharov's Taras Bulba, which premiered at the Bolshoi in 1941. A new dancer to Festival, Henry Montilla, stepped into the role just that afternoon when the scheduled dancer became ill, and he acquitted himself admirably on the high-flying leaps.
Djuric's Playing by Ear premiered with Jennifer Ricci and Gleb Lyamenkoff. Initially startling was the fact that he wore a black band across his eyes (presumably see-through). The movement was often pendulum-like, arms swinging loosely or Lyamenkoff swinging an unmoving Ricci back and forth, creating visual images that matched the repeated phrases in Bach's cello music. Mesmerizing.
Plotnikov's untitled piece, set to Mozart, paid similar homage to the music, with six dancers flitting through the rapid tempo from one speedy lift, jump, or turn to the next. Plotnikov's signature gestures are anything but classical, from splayed feet in a lifted dancer to bodies that form squared-off lines instead of curved ones. But the effect is always, as here, stunning.
One piece reprised from the November 2005 Up CLOSE program is company dancer Mark Harootian's Let it Go for a While, in which he teams with Erica Chipp for a poignant portrayal of the push-pull in a relationship. There's a breath-catching moment when he holds her shoulders just off the floor and tenderly rotates her body three times, akin to a desperately repeated question.
The other three pieces relate to Festival Ballet's forthcoming 10-day tour of Venezuela: Djuric's Soledad (1996), Di Marco's Gracias a la Vida (a Rhode Island premiere), and Luis Fuente's Mujeres (also a Rhode Island premiere). Djuric's is set to the expressive tango music of Astor Piazzola, and it tells the story of a widow (Leticia Guerrero) trying to come to terms with her grief as the world goes on around her (four other couples). Guerrero partners admirably with a straight-backed chair (the couples also utilize chairs) until a mysterious man in black (the memory of her dead partner), danced by Alexander Akulov, appears. Their pas de deux is brilliant, as she swerves to the ground in a half-dozen variations and each time is drawn back up by him. Guerrero's dancing has always been packed with emotional fervor but never more so than in this piece.
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Butchart Gardens (not far from Victoria Airport) were fantastic also. Amazing flower gardens - just checkout the pictures - much easier than trying to explain it. Expensive to get in (about AUD$40) but if you're a flower lover, it's definitely worth it. Was raining a little which turned out to be a photographic advantage - great shots of Bev, Belkis and Karyl with the cute umbrellas etc...


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Play-Place for Autistic Children seeks to fund $1.3M in facility renovations
Play-Place for Autistic Children is offering naming rights to "all things donated" to help finance $1.3 million in renovations to its new 25,000-square-foot facility in Sterling Heights.
The nonprofit, launched in 2011, will be counting on the community to contribute anything from paint cans to a 60-seat theater to help it create a space where children and families challenged by autism can be included, accepted and supported, said founder and President Shell Jones, who has an 11-year-old son with autism.
Play-Place was the runner-up in the Crain's Salute to Entrepreneurs competition in 2013.
Jones said any person or organization who donates small items such as paint cans, crayons and light bulbs will receive a certificate from Play-Place recognizing the contribution. In addition, all donors' names will be engraved on bricks in the facility's lobby.
The build-out of the facility at 41105 Technology Park Drive, near 18 Mile and Mound roads, is expected to be complete in June with an opening planned in August, Jones said.
The work is expected to be done by several contractors, including Utica-based E. Gilbert & Sons Inc. and Shelby Township-based CMA Design Services, she said. Official contracts for the renovations have not yet been finalized.
Once completed, Play-Place will have a playscape, carousel, computer lab and café, among other amenities. It will offer discounted speech therapy and vocational/skills training with space for 200-300 kids, as well as programs for adults with autism.
"There will be no other place like it," Jones said. "It will be somewhere the entire family can come to renew, refresh and be supported."
Michigan has approximately 50,000 people with autism, and nearly 16,000 of those are students enrolled in Michigan schools, according to the state's Michigan Autism Program site. That means it is the fourth-most affected state, according to the Light It Blue Michigan website, an autism awareness campaign.
Nationwide, $137 billion each year is spent on autism, and 60 percent of that is for adult care, which research has shown can be reduced by two-thirds with early intervention, Jones said.
"When exposed to the right environment, autistic children can develop a lot further than they otherwise would have," she said.
Besides the naming rights, Jones said other sources of funding for the renovations have come from grants including $15,000 from Tom's of Maine, $15,000 from AMC Theatres and $10,000 from the Rite Aid Foundation, as well as $25,000 from fundraisers at 31 NAPA Auto Parts stores. Play-Place is also a benefiting organization of the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak.
At last year's Arts, Beats & Eats, Jones and other Play-Place volunteers helped organize family days for children with autism and their families that included free admission, carnival rides and lunches, said the event's promoter, Jon Witz, CEO of Pontiac-based Jonathan Witz & Associates.
Witz, who has a son with autism, said the family days provided a fun, judgment-free and comfortable environment — consistent with what Play-Place will offer once its facility opens.
"That is important service for all the families in metro Detroit who have children with autism," he said.
Play-Place will be one of the local charities that benefits from this year's Arts du Jour charity preview of Arts, Beats & Eats, said Witz.
"We have had a great partnership with Play-Place, and they have earned all the contributions we have given them," Witz said. Play-Place has earned $1,200 through Arts, Beats & Eats, Jones said.
Even before opening the doors to Play-Place's new facility, Jones said, she receives two to three phone calls a week about franchise opportunities from across the country and as far away as Europe.
But Jones said she is waiting to get the first location running before expanding her concept.
"I think it shows the need for such a place is phenomenal," she said.
A wish list of items Play-Place still needs is available on its website, autisticplayplace.org.


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"Shut up you stupid bitch, there is no such thing as a warm and fuzzy higgins." Bob said, as he reached back like a pimp and slapped Suzy.
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I started my first hive about 8 weeks ago -- actually, the woman who sold it to me had it up and running for about 6 weeks before that to make certain the queen was productive. I got the beehive as part of my gardening hobby.
It's been a quiet project until last weekend, when the hive suddenly split. More about that learning experience in the proper thread.
Anyway, I'm Greg, and I would be really happy to meet some hobby beekeepers nearby.


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Organizations make holidays brighter for others
They say it's better to give than to receive. And there are plenty of opportunities to give in the lakes area this holiday season.
Following are opportunities to help others have a brighter holiday season.
Christmas For Kids South
Christmas For Kids seeks donations to help less fortunate families in the Nisswa, Merrifield, Lake Shore, Pequot Lakes, Ideal Township, Jenkins and Breezy Point areas this holiday season.
Each year, the nonprofit organization takes applications and buys each child a new outfit, a pair of warm pajamas and a couple of items from their wish list.
Schaefer's Foods in Nisswa helps provide each family with a holiday meal.
To lend a helping hand, send donations to: Christmas For Kids, 1332 County Road 29, Lake Shore, MN 56468. The organization also welcomes new, unwrapped gifts for older teens.
A Christmas tree at Schaefer's Foods has paper ornaments with wish list items. People are welcome to take an ornament, buy the gift and take it to Schaefer's.
The organization also is still accepting applications from families in need. Applications are available at the Pequot Lakes or Nisswa chambers or at Schaefer's Foods in Nisswa.
For more information, or if you know anyone who could benefit from the program, call Katie Wagener at 218-851-2211.
Also, volunteers are sought to help wrap gifts for families at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Nisswa Community Center.
Wrapping paper, tags and tape will be provided, as well as food. Those who volunteer are asked to bring scissors.
Santa's Diva's Day
The sixth annual Santa's Diva's Day at Maucieri's in Crosslake is a benefit for the Christmas for Kids North group.
The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Maucieri's in Crosslake. The event will include vendors, silent and live auctions, and raffles.
All proceeds go to less fortunate children in the Crosslake area to have a merry Christmas.
Bring a new, unwrapped gift or cash donation for a child of any age and receive a free beverage from Maucieri's.
Also, toy collection sites include Larson Group Real Estate in Crosslake Town Square and Maucieri's in Crosslake. Send cash donations to: Maucieri's, c/o Dawn Maucieri, 34650 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN 56442.
Families in need can get applications at Crosslake City Hall, but must do so before Saturday.
Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes
Lakers Lions Club
The Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes Lions Clubs buys toys and clothes each year for needy children in the Emily, Outing and Fifty Lakes area. Items are distributed to families through the Emily-Outing-Fifty Lakes Area Food Shelf.
Riverside Inn
Riverside Inn in Crosslake hosted its 22nd annual Christmas For Kids fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Participants brought unwrapped new toys or cash donations for the Christmas for Kids program.


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Metrodial Earns CSAA Five Diamond Marketing MARVEL Award
Metrodial, a full-service central station monitoring company, received the Five Diamond Marketing MARVEL Award on Tuesday during the 2013 Electronic Security Expo (ESX).
June 18, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metrodial, a full-service central station monitoring company, received the Five Diamond Marketing MARVEL Award on Tuesday during the 2013 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) here.
Sponsored by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION, the award acknowledges central stations that creatively use their CSAA Five Diamond status to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Metrodial representatives accepted the accolade during the SSI-sponsored IceBreaker Luncheon.
Based in Hicksville, N.Y., the company features its Five Diamond accreditation in banners, Web site and social media platforms, E-mail blasts and other promotional efforts. The firm also presented the logo as validation to introduce the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) program to local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
"The company has successfully used its Five Diamond status to obtain favorable insurance rates and strengthen its relationship with responding agencies," SSI Editor-in Chief Scott Goldfine says. "But literally, the sweetest aspect of this company's campaign has been the Hershey chocolate bars it hands out encased in custom Five Diamond program wrappers. How's that for ingenuity?"
SSI will feature a complete look at Metrodial's Marvel-award winning techniques in the upcoming November issue.
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Town Square
Should Mary N Piepho rescind her written endorsement of Brian Dawson ?
Original post made by East County Watch, another community, on Nov 15, 2011
"I've known Brian Dawson for a number of years now. I know him to be a compassionate leader who looks out for our community's best interests at all times. Brian has a young family and is very involved as a volunteer on our local school campus. Brian gives tirelessly to others and has been a significant leader on the Discovery Bay CSD. Our community needs to have leaders who will represent the good in Discovery Bay and work productively to improve it. Brian has proven that he is a good listener, forward thinker and is interested in solutions for all. He has earned my vote and I encourage you to support him as well."
-Mary Piepho, Contra Costa County Supervisor
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Still harping on that Flint/Richardson/Barber/Doran?
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm
PS. Mary Piepho no longer has anything to do with Danville. You people need a hobby.
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2011 at 3:34 pm
As far as I know, endorsements don't come with a warranty against all future human errors - its just plain stupid to expect Mary Piepho to have ESP, or to blame her for NOT having it. I've read all the stories about this director, and none of it has anything to do with his ability to serve the community. You people are awful busybodies...
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2011 at 6:51 pm
East County Watch,
It took me about 1 minute of research to find out that Brian Dawson was elected by popular vote and had pretty favorable list of endorsements (all available on the smart voter website).
Web Link
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I also would venture a guess, that this was a partial list, since the smart voter website often doesn't allow too much content. I am not sure what your axe is to grind with Mr. Dawson, but singling out and asking an elected leader to rescind a dated endorsement on a Danville blog is a bit bizarre.
Are you also asking all the other elected people on the list to rescind their endorsements? I'm probably not the only one that is curious why you would make such a defined and obscure request.
If you are so inclined why don't you just give the lady (Mary Piepho) a call? Your hit and run blogging smells bad.
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2011 at 8:33 am
And many in Danvillle is glad to be rid of her! Mr. Steve B. must be too close to the incident. What makes anyone think beating your wife and endangering your kid has an integrity handle attached to it. Knocking around your wife and endangering you child is some pretty serious stuff when it comes to leadership and thinking skills. It indicates you have NONE!
Mary Piepho should have supported the efforts to get rid of him or encouraged him to resign instead of trying to hold on to the dream he will turn into anyone with a brain. Her silence only shows support for this Dawson Director and another poor decision on her part. It appears her fan base objects to the violent behavior of the person and her obvious silent is continued support. Didn't she originally appoint this guy with several objections from that community?
And the dummy that took a minute to search out information forgot to mention a few points of interest, which tells you volumes about that comment. What does Dawson's behavior show our children? People with leadership skills should be threatening and violent? The community wants to get rid of this guy before he really hurts someone. Mr. Dawson is a poor example for ANY Director in ANY community. For those new communities that are now forced to have Mary as a representative, Good Luck!
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 8:46 am
Thanks for your comment informed resident. I see that no one has actually answered a yes or no. Apparently, there is confusion on asking publics opinion on the endorsement.
It's a simple question asking for a simple answer. The relevance of the question pertains to all Contra Costa citizens who value a proper decision by our elected leaders. If anyone believes that an endorsement is not a view of character and integrity by the author seems to be lost or misinformed. The fact that Mary N Piepho's decision and others like it will affect the decisions of the entire county.
Thank you Janet Levine for your opinion. Endorsements do not come with warranties is important. The rest of your comment is nonsense. For the one idiot that thinks only Danville residents read the Danville Express, I feel sorry for you.
Dawson is not the subject. He was appointed by Mary N Piepho under several residents' protests because of his past. The subject here is Supervisor Mary N Piepho and her ability to choose quality character and leaders for our County Government.
If you are interested in The Dawson events leading up to the Mary Piepho question;
Web Link
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2011 at 8:55 am
I agree with east county watcher. This Dawson guy had a bad night, let's crucify him!
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 9:20 am
I cannot speak for Steve B. but as someone that follows politics and local issues, I found your comments generally amusing. You claimed many assumptions in your post that don't hold water. (Your angry tone did not do much to further your position)
For starters, Mrs. Piepho won re-election in 2008 against Guy Houston (a very formidable candidate). As evidenced by the voting numbers, it is quite apparent that many in Danville were glad to have her. Sounds to me like you have some kind of personal grudge.
As for Brian Dawson, I cannot find anything, anywhere where he has been convicted of anything. Last time I checked Wendi, this was America where you were innocent until proven guilty. You sound like you have already judged Dawson and are already jumping to your next conclusion. I would recommend a little more patience and see how it plays out.
I think Janet Levine (above) said it best. You actually expect a County Supervisor to have ESP or think it would be prudent for her to support efforts "to get rid" of another elected official? Do you even realize how ridiculous that sounds?
Regarding the your comments about me, "the dummy"; Did I not make it clear that I was responding to the original posting regarding endorsements of Mr. Dawson and was not projecting a shotgun blast, as you have done? I have not read a single negative thing about Mr. Dawson's performance as an official, so perhaps you can enlighten me. Being as you are a resident of Danville I am sure you attend a lot of Discovery Bay Council meetings. Maybe I am just a dummy, but it sure seems like either you have personal issues with Mr. Dawson and Mrs. Peipho or you are connected to someone in that community.
Wendi, remember no one is forced to have elected leaders in their community. Or do you not understand democracy?
And you thought I was the dummy! Ironic.
a resident of Diablo
on Nov 16, 2011 at 10:06 am
Unfortunately for us, Mary Piepho still represents part of Danville---the unincorporated part in the Diablo/Blackhawk Road corridor, all of Blackhawk, and the Camino Tassajara unicorporated areas. She also still represents Diablo. So, it is certainly the business of the Danville Express to report on Mary's activities.
And on that subject, I hope you are all familiar with her shenanigans (to put it mildly) in trying to get her husband David appointed to the Cemetary District in the Discovery Bay area so that he could retain his seat on the powerful LAFCO. Try googling the story. In response to her unethical, if not illegal actions, the Board of Supervisors adopted a more sweeping anti-nepotism policy regarding appointments to County commissions and districts.
The worst of Mary's current actions that we all should really be focusing on is how Mary is trying to BREAK the URBAN LIMIT LINE in the Camino Tassajara Valley with the laughably- named nearly 200-home "NEW FARM" project. Her buddy, politico Tom Koch, who helped her win office, is shepherding NEW FARM (the land is owned by a former Jordanian minister) with Mary's full support through the County's development review maze. IF APPROVED, NEW FARM WILL BE THE MODEL FOR THOUSANDS MORE HOMES TO BE BUILT IN THE TASSAJARA VALLEY!
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2011 at 10:40 am
Oh darn, you mean she might still represent part of Danville? I hope I am not in the area that has been designated. The comment by East County Watch makes way too much sense. We forgot about the insane exhibition during the Board meeting when she almost had a tantrum when her husband did not get appointed to of all things a Cemetery Board. The Supervisors saw it for what it was. The Board was so disgusted they made a new regulation to stop such a thing. The Boards's actions says a great deal for her lack of ethical conduct and integrity.
If Mary has anything to do with Tassajara she will be lining her pockets and paving every inch of Tassajara Valley with homes. Please observe Mary in action with Koch, it is frightening! I feel sorry for the valley and whats to come if she remains.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 10:43 am
East County Watcher,
Yours is probably the most transparent post I have read to date. Mrs. Levine's comment made complete sense, you need not feel sorry for her-she gets it. Clearly you are trying to stretch an unrelated issue into a hit piece on another elected official, in this case a County Supervisor. Nice try but it doesn't have legs.
As you can see in the article you linked in your post Dawson hasn't been convicted and the jury is out. Your assentation that certain individuals need to take action on a verdict that has yet decided seems a bit premature. If this was the wild west, I'll bet dollars to donuts you would already have a rope in hand.
Now that you have defined your subject, let's look at the facts. First and foremost from my read, Mr. Dawson was elected by his community after Ms. Piepho appointed him. For all intents and purposes the appointment lapsed and Mr. Dawson won election. So you are in turn saying that the hundreds or thousands of voters that elected Dawson have no ability to judge character. Perhaps you should be holding them accountable for not having ESP or better judgment either. Looks like you are going to need a lot more rope or new blog sites to spread your dirt.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:22 am
I would comment about a few comments here, but like a good friend of mine says- you can cure ugly, but you can't cure stupid.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:26 am
I do not think Hundreds or thousands of voters elected Dawson as one suggests.
This is about Mary N Piepho and her decissions running this county not Brian Dawson. He has unfortunately been brought up as one of Mary Nejedly Piepho's decissions.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:30 am
"Just the Facts" and Wendy Hill,
"Just the Facts" should not let his screen name fool anyone. I see tainted opinion or "shenanigans" as the poster put it. I did Google the "story" in question. Turns out it was not a story but an editorial (opinion) by an editor who is no longer even employed by the paper. Illegal actions? County commissions and districts? You might want to look it up "Just the Facts" because the cemetery district is independent from the County! More innuendo or Just the Facts? This is all so available on the internet I am amazed that "Just the Facts" missed the most important ones. Oh well as Steve B. put it, there are certain things you just cannot fix.
Wendy, there is that familiar shotgun blast of innuendo again! I usually don't like to get into the business of character defense but you are making this way too easy.
The County redistricting got a lot of press three months ago, including the new maps (districts). The articles are very abundant. For someone that has so much inside and detailed information, I have a difficult time believing that you missed the new supervisorial districts. That leads me to question your real motive.
Since all county Board of Supervisor's meetings are online and available for viewing anytime, I went to the county website and watched the meeting(s) to refresh my memory. Just as I thought, you and "Just the Facts" are wrong again. Peipho was not even involved in the appointment process of her husband. She recused herself (and had to exit the room). In fact, she only participated when he was no longer in the running and she spoke about policy, not her husband. I saw no tantrum whatsoever. A little different than you described it don't you think? For the record I looked back and saw that it was Supervisor Gioa that made the recommendation to appoint Piepho's husband. I think if you are trying to speak for the Board of Supervisors you are greatly in error.
Wendy, you last comment seals the deal. Just like you, I don't want to see Tassajara developed either. …But if you really think that any elected official can "line their pockets" with development than I would simply ask you to demonstrate how this is accomplished. You are the one making the accusations, perhaps it is time to back them up with real world facts, instead of misleading innuendo. Fair enough?
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:59 am
"I do not think Hundreds or thousands of voters elected Dawson as one suggests."
Brian Dawson received 1,692 votes. That is by definition "hundreds" and is only 308 votes shy of 2 thousand. So your credibility just took another hit, John G, I mean east county watcher. Looks like you aren't watching out too hard for whats going on in your backyard.
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This is about Mary N Piepho and her decisions running this county not Brian Dawson. He has unfortunately been brought up as one of Mary Nejedly Piepho's decisions.
Since Dawson was elected by the citizens, how is that possibly Mary Nejedly Piepho's fault. You are really in denial if you think that somehow the two are related. The voters obviously agreed with Mary Piepho. Perhaps you didn't. Get over it.
But hey, if she rescinds her endorsement that will really effect an election that has already taken place!
a resident of Danville
on Nov 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm
It is Wendy with a Y and not an I. And I don't follow your political ventures with regard to the record of Mary, Dawson and the rest. I do not hate anyone so stop trying to paint a bad picture. No shotgun here. I work with an agency that addresses domestic violence on a regular basis. Beating up your wife over an argument and endangering your child IS POOR DECISION MAKING SKILLS. Bottom Line. If you took the time to view the results of studies regarding domestic violence it would surprise you. There is not just not ONE incident, there are usually many. There have been several comments about Mr. Dawson threatening others. So why is that? Are they making that up also.
So to my point I do not believe Mr. Dawson's continued violent behavior can be supported. The fact is he violently struck his wife because he could not control his anger. It appears Mr. Dawson could not deny striking his wife due to the physical evidence. I am sure the police had not choice but to book him. Dawson has NOT denied striking his wife, he just offered the excuse about his lack of taking his medication (if in fact that is the truth). If you support or sympathize with a Public Official or anyone that strikes a woman and endangers their child then I believe you also have poor decision making skills. Showing our children that Public Officials can act out violently without consequences is insane. You are correct the damage is already done by Piepho and recending her appointment decision will do nothing but make her admit her error.
With regard to Mary not being involved in the appointment process of her spouse is literally silly. I have a bridge I would like to sell you. The duo worked together until the Board of Supervisors had enough and made new regulations to prevent that from ever happening again. Yeh! for the Board.
With regard to the developers and Piepho, you must be really naive or just blind.
a resident of another community
on Nov 16, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Wendy with a Y,
Sorry for my computer spell check kicking in. I caught it and corrected it in the last post. You have my apology. I made an error. It happens.
Returning to the point, I see you are right back to jumping to conclusions and assuming; both of which are completely devoid of fact or reality.
So you don't follow political ventures, or political records but yet, you post about certain politicians like you know exactly what they are all about? That makes no sense Wendy. Why so mad?
I see that you have some background on violence issues, but where you lose me is when you attempt to 'judge' and convict someone based on allegations. I agree with you, domestic abuse and violence is shameful at best and should not happen in the first place. However the man has not even had his day in court and none of us know what really transpired. In a civilized country you are presumed innocent until PROVEN guilty. I am sure Mr. Dawson would be pleased you are not the one judging him when this proceeds to court. Based on your own words you certainly don't like Mr. Dawson or Mrs. Piepho, so I wonder beyond the fray what is driving your 'opinion'.
You have nerve to accuse me of "painting" you a certain way, when that has been your conduct here. As far as the several comments about Mr. Dawson's behavior I see them for what they are-comments, speculation, no different from yours but also devoid of fact. As you can tell by now, I don't get my facts from hearsay or reckless comments found on a blog.
You wrote, "the fact is he violently struck his wife". Is that really a fact or more assumption? You see, I don't know and I am simply trying to stick with the facts. Aside from that I find it disturbing that you not only jump very direct conclusion but you further them by implicating others.
Mr. Dawson is beyond the county appointment –which for the record (fact) was made by the entire board of Supervisors. He was elected by the voters of his community according the County elections department. Going back a step and trying to place blame on others does no good. Mr. Dawson is solely responsible for his own actions and apparently the majority of voters agreed with Mrs. Piepho.
You have a bridge you want to sell me? Now that is funny, I guess we are back to your assumptions again. I take it you must have fact/evidence that the "duo" worked together. I personally have not seen it so I remain skeptical. From what I have seen and already stated, the supervisor stayed out of the process completely. The other supervisor John Gioa (The same supervisor that you are assuming "had enough") recommended Mr. Piepho, which he did, because Mary Piepho recused herself from the process. Which part of that did you miss? Once again your assumptions defy logic. This is public record-I found it with ease, you can too. It is so much easier than believing everything that you read in blogs or editorials. Don't take my word for it, do your own homework.
Lastly, regarding developers and Piepho; What I take issue with is that YOU implied that a county supervisor would be lining her pockets. That usually means financially and would be a crime. That is a pretty serious charge. One would think the DA, Grand Jury or Attorney General would be all over that don't you think? I asked you to explain (proof), but you failed to do such a simple task. I guess I could ask you the same question you posed; Are you naïve or blind? Or are you just painting?
Wendy It is a pet peeve of mine when people accuse others without one shred of evidence, fact or proof.
If assumption, "what others are saying" aka; gossip and innuendo is how you judge individuals, I would hope that you never sit on a jury.
a resident of another community
on Nov 17, 2011 at 9:53 am
This thread continues to sway away from the real topic, Mary N. Piepho. It tends to debate Brian Dawson rather than ask if Supervisor Mary N Piepho should rescind her endorsement of him. No one has yet to provide a true opinion to the question. The comments here seem to attempt bringing the subject away from Mary N Piepho and on Brian Dawson. Again, this thread is not about Brian Dawson. It appears some posters are attempting to use Brian Dawson as the sacrificial lamb by taking the subject matter off of Mary N. Piepho. This thread is about Mary N Piepho's questionable decisions .
Why are they so fearful of a direct question unless the correct answer does not agree with the Piepho philosophy? Distract and re-direct is a poor example of good leadership. When this does not work, some posters attempt attacking each other instead of providing reasons for a rescind of endorsement or not.
a resident of another community
on Nov 17, 2011 at 10:11 am
Keep in mind that since Mary N. Piepho was the initial endorser of Dawson, her opinion is very important. Her participation or lack of participation in the recall of Dawson could determine if Discovery Bay CSD will have to pay over $50,000.00 on an election costs.
This is why the original question of endorsement is so important.
a resident of another community
on Nov 17, 2011 at 11:21 am
East Count Watch,
I see you are still desperate to coax an opinion of someone that agrees with yours. I am sure if you ask the question enough you might get an answer or two you like. However, the inconvenient truth remains; Rescinding an endorsement is meaningless and would be a ridiculous act.
If you don't think Brian Dawson's issue is directly related to the question you posed, then you are more transparent than originally thought. The very fact that you believe the supervisor's dated endorsement is an issue shines some light on your character. You are on a mission, we get it.
If you are so concerned about the welfare and costs related to a recall election, shouldn't you simply be contacting Mary Piepho or Mr. Dawson directly, if you think that would matter, instead of posting on a blog that is out of your area? Or are you not really that concerned? I would think that is what a concerned person would do first. Why not try that (or have you already?) If it were me, I would be more concerned that the recall people are the ones actually driving the 50,000 cost that you speak of. It appears to me that they are solely in control of that. No one is forcing them attempt a recall are they? If you are an East County Watch then you know as well as the rest of us that read the papers, they are the same individuals that are always attacking the local officials over there. It is no secret even in this part of the county.
You really think an endorsement prior to anyone knowing about Mr. Dawson's status is so germane to Mary Piepho's ability to make decisions? That notion is just plain silly. Are you just as concerned about the other endorsements that Dawson may have received (you keep straying from that question yourself). Trying to label your own question as relevant to Mary Piepho's decision making, doesn't really fit. It was an endorsement prior to a specific event and is odd that you are trying so hard to stretch it into something monumental. County supervisors make hundreds of decisions every week, (just watch any meeting) and while this is less of a "decision" it is odd that you are trying to put it in that box. Perhaps that is why you are not getting the answer you are craving.
Maybe, just maybe this is more about you. As for that one, by now many of us have come up with an educated opinion. Hope that answered your burning question.
a resident of Alamo
on Nov 17, 2011 at 12:07 pm
The decissions Mary P has made in my Town are disgusting. For the sake of T Valley she needs a good booting. New Farm, what a joke. At least she is out of Alamo.
a resident of another community
on Nov 17, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Alamo Gets Justice or should I address you as East County Watch?
You see you should at least spell "decisions" right if you want us to believe you are two different people! You misspelled it the same way in both of your posts. Nice going.
Posted by East County Watch, a resident of another community, on Nov 16, 2011 at 11:26 am
This is about Mary N Piepho and her decissions running this county not Brian Dawson. He has unfortunately been brought up as one of Mary Nejedly Piepho's decissions.
Posted by Alamo gets justice, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, 21 minutes ago
The decissions Mary P has made in my Town are disgusting. For the sake of T Valley she needs a good booting. New Farm, what a joke. At least she is out of Alamo.
a resident of Blackhawk
on Nov 17, 2011 at 10:37 pm
I know Mary well enough to know that she will encourage her appointee to resign after the recall is approved for the ballot. Dawson will claim he is putting the town first and avoiding the cost and the town will appoint another Piepho lap dawg to the town council. Worst case, the decision will go back to the BOS.
If Mary were just a touch less arrogant she would have already helped Dawson see the right course and maybe she woul even be reelected.
And for my Bro, your posts are lapped up by your little club, but most people know that you and Mary have 100% of the responsibility for the accused wife beater on the council. You put on your parliamentarian putz hat and forced the decision to the BOS where the code is that sops follow the recommendation of the supervisor from the district. Blaming the entire board is silly and you know it. But it does give your pals something to high five about.
You da man!
a resident of another community
on Nov 17, 2011 at 11:24 pm
That was just pathetic.
Thanks for being on the opposite side of the issues!
a resident of another community
on Nov 18, 2011 at 9:21 am
The postitve part of this entire senario is Mary N. Piepho is predictable.
Therefore, to all voters;
" If it's Predictable it's Preventable "
a resident of Blackhawk
on Nov 18, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Anybody know how much we are paying David Peipho for his pension per year? Just curious...
a resident of Blackhawk
on Nov 19, 2011 at 8:02 am
Between the two of them there will be plenty of costs to the public, but once he retires the Fire Department's budget for toilet paper will be slashed.
a resident of Alamo
on Nov 21, 2011 at 10:37 am
Call me anything you like. "Piephoism" will always be "Piephoism" no matter who says it. To sum up the previous couple of responses;
The Piepho's are very high cost maintenance for taxpayers. The Discovery Bay Recall will cost huge dollars, The Urban Limit Line fight for New Farm will cost huge dollars, just keeping High Maintenance Mary will add to the County deficit.


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Especially the bra lining makes such a weird shape that you're probably better off completely removing it. I'm still happy with it regardless the quality because no one will focus on these details while enjoying a beautiful dance.
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I own quite a few pairs of flat shoes which I wear for work and also a lot of the time at weekends now. I think I have just got used to wearing flatties so much that I find heels uncomfortable to wear and difficult to walk in unless I am not really walking very far. I bought these lovely quilted shoes from New Look and paid £13. The original price is £19.99 but as they are leather I dont think this price is too astronomical.
They come in sizes 3 to 9, and mine are a 5 and fit perfectly. They are not too tight on my feet but also not too loose so I feel I am going to lose them or my feet slip out of the back. I wear my shoes without any socks or pop socks and I can say that apart from the first couple of times when I wore them and just had a slight reddening to my heels they have never given me blisters or any soreness.
They are made from faux leather and are very soft and pliable to the touch. The thing that attracted me to them is the detailed diamond quilting which is all over apart from the toe which is patent. They have a black bow to the front which completes the trendy look. The toes are quite rounded and are very comfortable for me, my toes are not bunched up or restricted at all. Also the insole is quite padded so they feel soft to my feet.
As with all of my shoes I just get a cloth if they have marks on them and wet it slightly and just wipe them over which works fine. I have been known to wet a piece of kitchen roll if I notice they need a bit of a last minute spruce before I leave the house and this also works successfully.
The heel is low but does raise your foot up slightly which makes them more easy to walk in than complete flat shoes, and although the sole is not thick, it is a strong rubber and you don't have to watch where you step like in some shoes which have a very thin sole and you can feel every pavement crack and pebble.
I wear these for work with jeans or combat trousers but I find them smart enough to wear in the evening with my better jeans for going out. I have a black quilted handbag which I will always use on these occasions as I like matching accessories. I would say that these shoes do look expensive as you don't get many cheap shoes which are quilted like these are. I have had people comment on them and asking me where I bought them from.
I have had quite a good wear out of these shoes and they have not worn down on the heel or gone out of shape. There are one or two slight scratches on the patent bit but I think that is to be expected but they are not too bad to really notice unless you look closely.
I think these are a lovely expensive looking pair of shoes that I would highly recommend
At the end of last year I badly needed some flat ballet pumps for dashing about in and I tend to like flat shoes the most really as I get older. These were available at the time to purchase in sizes 3-9 so huge range of sizes to fit most women's feet are available and they came in only one colour option which was a black colour and cost me £20.00 which I though was a reasonable price for such a nice looking shoe that felt really comfortable on and made from Faux Leather and they simple felt great quality and sturdy.
Style wise these are really simple. They fit my foot like a glove, have rubber soles to them which offer rather alot of grip to help me feel safe on the move, they feel really comfortable on and the outside of them is soft faux leather material with stitching to give them a quilted look, little attached bows to the middle centre of where you put your foot into and the toes are rounded but slightly shiny and plain and my toes have plenty of room to wriggle about too.
These for me were true to size in the size 5 that I bought and rather slim fitting which again suited me as I do have really skinny and bony feet. They don't offer alot of support to the soles of the feet though but are thick enough not to feel the street under them too much.
They have worn well even though I have worn them alot, are able to be dressed up or down and haven't gone baggy or loose on me at all and I will get plenty more use from these over the coming months!
Only available from New Look but not on the New Look website any more. I would love these in another colour but sadly as far as I am aware they are not able to be purchased in other colours.....as yet and they do come in slightly different styles too so instead I may have to invest in those in the future when need be!
I paid £20.00 for my pair though do keep your eyes open they are very often on offer at £10.00 a pound apparently, I just have never seen them on sale sadly!
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
I already have heaps of ballet pumps but when I saw these I just had to have them! The quilted design is really unusual for a pair of shoes and they caught my attention straight away.
They looked a lot smarter as well as more expensive than a plain pair of ballet pumps when I first bought them, however a couple of months after buying them they are looking worse for wear - they're quite battered and scratched because I've worn them so much. I managed to get mine for £10.00 in the New Look summer sale and the retail price is £20.00 which I think is a reasonable price - not extortionate, however they're similar quality to the cheap ballet pumps in Primark which are a quarter of the retail price of these so they aren't the best value for money.
The design is nice and simple while still being quite quirky and they have the same pattern as a barber jacket which are hugely in fashion at the moment. The little bow on the front is a nice touch and the plastic effect on the toe caps add a bit of subtle detailing. The diamond pattern is stitched onto the material well with no loose bits of thread or anything and the pumps, although made from a synthetic material look like real leather - even close up. The material is thick but nice and soft and it doesn't irritate my skin. The pumps are only available in one colour - black which I personally find a disadvantage as I would have preferred a wider choice of colours and also the material over time has started to crease and it is really prominent against the black background. On a plus side the smooth material is easy to clean with a wet wipe.
The rubber sole is very thin and completely flat apart from a slightly raised 1cm ish tall heel which does stop me from feeling too flat footed but it obviously adds no extra height. I don't feel like my feet are particularly supported in these shoes and they feel more like slippers than shoes as they're so flat with thin soles but because of the soft, padded insole they are easy to walk in and don't hurt my feet. Sizes available are UK3-9 I have them in a size five which is my usual size.
At first they were quite tight and stiff, especially around the back of my ankles but they soon loosened off. Unfortunately though after wearing them a few times the sides started to gape a little around the top of my feet and although I was still able to wear them they didn't feel quite as secure and I felt like they might fall off mid-step. Styling them is easy and they're suitable for casual and smart wear. I mainly wear mine with leggings or skinnies but they wouldn't look out of place dressed up a little with a bodycon and tights or work trousers etc - they're really versatile.
I've had these for a couple of months now and although they've lost the shape, are scratched and worn down on the toe area I am not too dissapointed as I got a lot of wear out of them. Had I paid full price I wouldn't be very happy though and I am glad that I got them in the sale. 3/5 Stars.
Last time I was looking for a new pair of pumps I just couldn't find anything I like. Trusting that New Look shoes are pretty good quality and because of a lack of anything else nice I opted for these plain black pumps.
They cost £19.99 but at the time I got 20% off with student discount so they worked out at around £16 which wasn't too bad. I knew I could wear them to work too so was happy to pay this much for a comfortable and versatile shoe.
The shoes are a basic ballet pump style and made in a black faux leather material. Over the body of the shoe there is a diamond pattern stitched into the shoe in almost a quilted style. The pattern isn't all that obvious from far away but adds a little bit of interest to an otherwise boring shoe. To add a little more interest they also have a patent toe and a bow on the top rim by the toes. These details make the shoe a little more interesting but overall the look is a little dull and 'school shoe' like to me.
The sole of the shoe is pretty much flat with a very slight heel to it. This is made from rubber and is pretty flexible which makes them relatively comfortable. I did find them a little tricky to wear in because of the stiff material of the shoe but once I'd worn them in they are pretty comfortable to wear even for long periods. As with any flat shoe you get a bit of aching in your feet but no more than other similarly priced pumps.
I've found these have lasted me pretty well. 4 months down the line and I am still able to wear these with little sign of them falling apart yet. There are dirty marks which show more on black but these could probably be sponged off if I was bothered.
I didn't spend a huge amount on these but probably a bit more than I usually would. I have to say for £20 I'd expect more of a design but for £16 I'm pretty happy with them because they've lasted so well.
Overall, not the most exciting looking shoe but it does the job and doesn't cost too much.
Although I much prefer a high heel pair of shoes I broke my toe last spring and there was a time there where I just couldn't wear a pair for love nor money and had to wear flats. I like flats but I did miss having the extra height and the feeling of a little glamour.
In my search for some nice flats for both work and play I stopped off at New Look which is my favourite high street shoe shop and was lucky to find shelf after shelf of pretty flats.
I got these quilted black pumps because I thought they were nice and simple enough for work but they also had just a little bit extra about them so would be good for wearing with a pair of jeans when I wasn't working.
The shoes cost £19.99 which I think is a really good price for them as they are really well made and sturdy enough to last longer than a few weeks which with some of the cheaper shoes from New Look is all the time that you really get with them.
They are made from faux leather and have an all over quilted diamond pattern to them which is really pretty but not too in your face and outrageous.
On the front they have a patent leather look over the toes and a little tie bow detail. Because they are black they are plain enough at first glance to wear to work etc but these little design details do make the shoes stand out some and look a bit more interesting than just plain black ones would.
They are very comfortable to wear and feel a bit like I am wearing slippers. The only problem that I have found with them is that they don't seem very breathable and my feet do tend to sweat in them. Obviously I can't wear socks with them but I get around this by wearing a little pair of pop socks which makes a huge difference to my feet sweating and sticking in them.
For £19.99 I think these are fab everyday shoes. They can transition from work to going out and they look good with jeans and pants so can be worn on the weekends too. They aren't so boring that you won't want to wear them and even though they are black the patent toes and the quilted pattern give them some interest.
Most importantly they are also extremely comfortable and can be worn for hours on end without causing me grief or giving me sore heels and toes.
New Look pumps
I tend to usually wear flat ballet style pumps for work since high heels are just way too impractical for me and comfort is all important.
I bought these in May and they are still for sale at the full price of £19.99 instore and also online at www.newlook.co.uk. I think they aren't in the sale yet as they are quite a classic style and unlikely to go rapidly out of fashion. They are also suitable for wearing in the summer and autumn months so I think they will be in the sale as the cold weather comes in.
The shoes are black with an all over diamond pattern quilted design and with very soft and pliable material. The pattern quite subtle so the actual diamond pattern isn't overly obvious but it does add a bit of interest rather than them just being very plain black shoes. They have a patent toe design and a very small bow which again adds a bit of detail. The material of the shoes is man made but with a leather look but I haven't found this to be a disadvantage. The sole of the shoe is very flat with a very slight rise at the heel area but nothing that is noticeable and the heels don't make me any taller than my usual height.
The sides of the shoes are quite low which I find to be the only problem because when worn all day they can tend to irritate the sides of my feet especially when I have bare feet. However, that said, they are not tight at the toes of the shoes and haven't as yet given me any blisters or especially sore parts on my feet.
Having worn these shoes several times a week for five months, I can honestly say they are great value for money for everyday shoes and for anyone not wanting to spend a fortune on shoes. The design is plain ballet pumps with added detail and they look good with trousers jeans leggings and skirts. They are plain enough to wear for work and can be made to look slightly more dressy depending on what I wear. As yet they have no scratches or scuffs and whilst they don't look brand new they certainly don't look scruffy.
I would recommend these as good value shoes but they drop a start because I would like the sides to be a bit higher but that could be my feet!
Thanks for reading
Daniela xx
I hardly ever where high heeled shoes (unless I am going to a wedding or some other really special occasion or event) so I always buy flats that can be worn both casually during the day or more dressed up on a night out.
I was on the look out for some new black pumps recently that would be good quality so would last me a long time, as I occasionally wanted to wear them for work aswell day wear and on nights out. I scoured lots of shops but couldnt find any that I particularly liked, other than in Primark, but as I said - I wanted some good quality ones that would last and wouldnt fall apart after a months wear.
I came across these in New Look, I dont normally buy shoes from New Look as I find them all to be really uncomfortable, and I think almost every pair of shoes I have bought from there have given me blisters and sore feet and dont really fit me properly. I quite like the quilted style however so when I saw these I decided to try them on and give them a go.
The pumps are made of a black leather (yes actually real leather), with a shiny patent black plastic toe and a little bow on the top/front of the shoe. There is also a black stitched quilted design all over them which is what attracted me to them in the first place. The bottom of the shoe is a black rubbery material that gives good grip and has a slightly raised heel - and I really mean slightly - half a centimetre at the most. The inside of the shoe is a creamy beige faux saude material that feels nice and soft on the feet.
Trying these on I instantly noticed how soft and comfortable they were compared to the usual New Look shoe. They are very flexible and mould perfectly to my feet, I am normally a size 5 1/2 which is why I struggle to get shoes that fit me perfectly but the size 6 in these fitted a treat. I have been wearing them for a week not with no blisters or sore bits where they have been rubbing. They look perfect with whatever I wear them with, they are so versatile! And they look very cute with the patent toe and bow on the top - perfect with my 50's style dresses! I wore them for work the other day when I was on my feet for 8 hours and my feet were fine - which makes a change! Normally I come home my feet really aching and sore - but these were very kind to my feet :)
Overall I am very happy with these pumps - you can buy them for £19.99 which is more than I would usually pay for a pair of pumps - but atleast they will last me a lot longer than the ones I usually get from Primark! They are very comfortable to wear and go with just about anything, I wear mine for work, during the day and plan to wear them with a nice dress on a night out. Perfectly versatile!


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Every Philippine woman is very attractive and charming. That's why our contestants in pageants are successful for they are the best of the best. Yes , proud of Philippines who produce the best and kindest and most efficient nurses, doctors, teachers, caregivers, etc. plus Philippine produces meek people and henceforth why they will and do inherit the earth. Mabuhay! Pride and humility combined. Plus strong believers in Christ Jesus.
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Congratulations she is absolutely a stunning beauty ! I am glad she won for the beauty and talent she has displayed. I am sure she has made her country proud. Now having said all that, filipinos can stop ragging on other contestants every year it seems, that are NOT filipino and have won. Especially the ones who are darker skinned than them LOL.
Filipinos also seem to care about the beauty pageants way more than any other group of people or country in the world. Guess they don't have much to be proud of in general.
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V. Piersanti
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Philippines have much to be proud of, not only pageants. Pageants are part of the cultural landscape of the Philippines. An influence by America. The reason many Filipinos also admire lighter skin is the influence of America who had colonized the Philippines as well as the Spanish who looked down on the native Filipino. From a colonial past to the present where the Filipino is exploited all around the world, Filipinos show how to rise amid oppression to succeed against all odds. The secret is their complete trust in God which gives them hope for a future though things look bad.
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Congratulation to Miss Phillipines and all the Phillinos in the world. I also congratulate the judges for the job well done. I am from South Africa and I am happy with the results. Hope that in future if another country wins the title the delegate will receive the warm wishes that she deserves. I hope that all the insults will end especially those Phillipinos who insulted Miss Trinidad and Tobacco,Miss Botswana and Miss Angola after they have won Miss Universe just because of their skin colour.
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this is the first Ms World from the Philippines, she was always a beauty on Philippine television. It is just right that she would win as she is also very talented, She is another shining gem of the clusters of gems the forms the crown of the filipina beauty, The crown has now 1 Ms World winner-Young, 2 Ms Universe winners, 1969 Diaz and 1972 Moran, 4 Ms International winners- Cruz, Pijuan, Marquez and Quigaman, 1 supranational-also 2013, 1 Ms Earth, The Filipina beauty and brains crown definitely represents a testament that they come from a country where women is revered and respected. Truly, the Filipina is one of the most beautiful women in the world. Megan will be the best Ms World ever, congratulations.
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