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By heather.cass | June 3, 2015 10:17 am | 0 Comments
Kevin Speice, 33, an Erie native and active duty member of the U.S. Navy, will be returning to Erie this weekend to run The Biggest Loser 1/2 Marathon while carrying a flag for the entire 13.1-mile course. The SW1 (Steelworker Petty Office First-Class, Seabee Combat Warfare) joined the Navy shortly after his and 2001 graduation from East High School and has been on active duty ever since. He has seen eight deployments and was scheduled to return to Afghanistan for a mission on the U.S. Embassy, but when that assignment was canceled, he saw an opportunity to participate in The Biggest Loser 1/2 marathon back home.
He emailed the race organizers to see if they offered military discounts and they offered to comp him an entry if he'd hold the flag during the National Anthem before the race. Speice took it one step further and offered to carry the flag the entire 13.1 miles.
After Kevin contacted me, I sent him a few questions about his service, his running, and his upcoming challenge at The Biggest Loser 1/2 marathon is this Sunday, June 7th at PISP.
Where are you currently stationed?
I'm with N.S.U.(Naval support unit) out of Washington, D.C.. And there is no real base here. We work out of a state department building.
What is your current role at work? What do you do on a day to day basis?
I have been at this command since Sept. 2014 and I am supposed to be here until Sept. 2018. So far, I have been through schooling to become a Seabee tech, a locksmith and much much more…. After graduation, I was supposed to leave the U.S. to go to Germany for three years, but some changes happened in the Navy and we are waiting to go. So, right now, I am installing a new system in the building: called W.I.D.S. Our team has installed over 20,000 feet of cat-5 cable and 200 devices, 10 switches and more, so far.
You enlisted shortly after your graduation in 2001 and have seen 8 deployments since then, correct?
Yes, 8 deployments and about 6-8 months each. So, if you do the math, that makes it about 50 months of overseas living.
What has been the favorite country you've seen so far? (And why?)
I would have to say the Philippines. We did roughly 6 protects during that time frame. I was the 2nd in charge of 20 troops. The people loved us day in and day out. That whole deployment was all about the people and how we helped them, it was a true meaning behind our sayings: "can do" and "for the hearts and minds"
How do you get your runs in when you're deployed? Are you on a ship? Can you run on the ship?
Ship? Did you say ship? LOL. I will never see a ship in my life unless I pay for a cruise ship. When we deploy, we fly every where. Sometimes on a commericial plane or sometimes on a c-40 or a c130. So, needless to say, running while deployed is pretty easy, unless your stuck in the desert in niger, Africa. But even there I did roughly a 10k a day. So I did more than 600 miles last year during my 6 months in the desert and most of that was in afternoon or early evening. I love running in the heat for some reason.
How often do you run & how far?
Depends on the day or where I am. If its a P.T. day, we do roughly a 1.5 to 3 miles. But after work, I try to run again. When I was training for a marathon (Marine Corps), I ran a lot more. Saturday is usually my long run day. A few weeks ago, my command did a run in D.C., starting at the Iwo Jima memorial and running for 4.5 Miles at 06:30 a.m.
What's your average pace?
Well, depends on the distance. If I am doing my P.T. test, I am like 7:30 mile or so. But I ran my marathon at about a 10:00 mile pace. I'm hoping for a 9:05 pace on Sunday so I can get under 2:00 for the 1/2.
What's your 5k/10k p.R.S?
1 mile: 7:37 , 5k: 24:39 , 10k 51:40 , half: 1:55:08 , full: 4:14:32. All those times are from my GPS watch. The half was not an official race. My official half time is 2:10:30, so I want to try to break 2hrs this weekend.
Why do you enjoy running?
Well, back in 2007-ish, I ended up failing a P.T. test for the Navy and was encouraged by good friend named Dave Franklyn who would walk by my door at 4:30 a.m. everu day we were deployed in Spain and say: "Let's go running." The amazing part is that he was a big fellow. I'm talking 5'5" tall and more than 200 pounds. He was a really amazing man, but he would get on my case, about running and caring. So I finally took it to heart and took over the P.T. program and never looked back again. Not long after, I started to like running, figuring that if I couldn't beat them, I might as well join them. People who are in charge of P.T. are called CFLs, command fitness leaders, and it became one of my jobs for the next seven years. I also took over a program called FEB which is for soldiers who failed their P.T. test. I started to enjoying helping others get fit and running became a part of me.
Have you always run?
No way! Back in high school, I tried out for cross country, but was too slow and I wanted to get a job and make some money. Plus, I was a fat kid at 6' tall and a very chubby 215 pounds. I was known back then as doughboy, but no more… now I am 174lbs.
Favorite running shoes?
Favorite race you've done?
Marine Corps Marathon in 2014
Have you done a marathon? What did you think of it?
I did the Marine Corps Marathon last year and realized I should've ran longer training runs. My max run was 22 miles and I only did it once. I hit 3 or 4 mini walls during the marathon, and I really want to quit. But, I couldn't because my dad was a Marine back in the Vietnam time frame and I had to run it for him and for myself. I loved it and would do it again.
Ever carried a flag for 13.1 Miles? Anticipating some sore shoulders?
No, but I am sure the rush of hearing and seeing people will keep me going.
What does it mean to you to be chosen for this honor?
I really don't know what it means right now, to be honest. I think it will hit me when the National Anthem is being sung and the tears my roll down my face. I mean, think about it, I gave up most of my adult life to serve this great country and give people a chance to live life like they want to live. Just think about all the sports people who get paid millions and we get paid… yeah, not going there…but you get my point. I signed the dotted line before 9/11 happened and I was ready to roll. I love the flag, and will do anything for it and this country.
What is your goal for the ½?
It was to finish in under 2 hours, but, right now, since i am going to carry the flag this time, I'll be happy if I can do a 10-min. mile for the whole thing.
What will you be wearing? (You said you were having a shirt made)
OH, yes. It's a very personalized shirt. I kinda don't want to give it away yet so that people can just see it during the National Anthem. Let's just say that it represents the Navy and the Seabees in my own way.
Have you ever done a race in Erie before?
No. This is my first. That's why I was calling this "coming home" just like Lebron James did when he came back to the Cavs. I'm hoping to see some old high school friends and family and some of those people that never would've thought I'd be an athlete.
Do you run at the peninsula when you get to come home?
No. I run from mom's house on Prospect Ave. and go up to 38th and take the Bayfront down to Dobbin's Landing and back across 6th Street and up the Franklin Road bridge. I run right past Jack Frost doughnuts, which is very hard to do. LOL.
Is Erie still home to you? Will you return one day?
Erie, will always be my home. But, then again, my home away from home is Gulfport, Mississippi, where I have a house and spent 13 years of my career. And, yes, I was there during Hurricane Katrina, and, yes, I was on base for it. As for coming back to Erie, it's something I'll have to consider in about 5 years when I am closer to retiring. My goal one day is to open a restaurant or an old school diner or a food truck.
What do you wish people knew/understood about the military?
This is a tough question. I mean, look, they are trying to take away or change the retirement plans for military and that's frustrating. We don't get paid a ton of money to do what all we have to do. A lot of people get their freedom for "free" when a lot of my brothers and sisters gave their lives for it. It's frustrating that it can be so hard to get respect at times, or watch people move around during colors or disrespect the flag, or watch some people make millions while the military cuts budgets and staff.
Family? Spouse? Kids?
My mom Terri still lives in Erie. She's a true hero to me. I wish I could do more for her. My father, Robert, lives in Texas. He won't be able to make it up for the run. I have a brother who has triplets and I'm hoping they will make it to Erie for the race. I was married, but I'm not anymore. I have a girlfriend, Amie, who has a 4-year-old daughter, Naomi.
Anything else you want to add?
I just hope some vets see the shirt that I will be wearing and will be proud to see the Navy and the flag.
By heather.cass | May 1, 2015 5:10 am | 0 Comments
A Michigan woman will be celebrating her defeat of breast cancer in a way runners can truly appreciate — with a world-class long run. And, she'll be running through our stomping grounds.
Davina McNaney has been training for the journey of a lifetime. On June 19, 2015 she will depart from her home in Pinckney, Michigan on a 470 mile solo run to her childhood hometown of Sodus Point, New York. She will pound the pavement 33 miles each day, for a total of 14 days, in order to accomplish this feat.
In 2012, Davina (age 40, married and mother of two girls) was diagnosed with breast cancer following her first mammogram. She took immediate action to fight the ailment, resulting in a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. She has been cancer free ever since, and credits her survival to early detection and the developments in cancer research. Her run was designed to raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and her hope is to make the path of other breast cancer sufferers as successful as hers was. She has already raised over $4,500 for the cause.
Davina is dedicated to her training. She rises at 5:30 AM daily to run, logging 30-80 miles per week. She's always been athletic, but has increasingly become an avid runner over the past 12 years. She has learned to use her running as a pathway towards helping and motivating others. Her 1st marathon in Buffalo, NY was run to support The American Stroke Association in honor of her grandmother. On her 40th birthday, she ran 40 miles and raised over $4,000 for Gleaners Food Bank. For the last 3 years, she was the Race Director for The Run for the GOLD 5K & Kids Run held in downtown Pinckney, bringing in thousands of dollars each year to support children within the community. She never claims to be the fastest runner out there but strives to be one of the most dedicated and driven. She inspires people with her running, her determination and her story.
A friend forwarded me that press release (above) and, normally, I'd just post it and leave it at that, but after reading it, I thought…I have to know more. So, I emailed Davina who graciously answered all my questions. I found her to be a very inspiring athlete and I think you will, too.
How old are you now? 42
How old are your daughters? Sasha-7, Nadja-4
Are you married/significant other? Married for 10 years to Steve who is also from Sodus Point where my run will end.
Do you work outside the home? I've been a stay at home mom for 7 years since Sasha was born. I have a Master's in School Psychology & worked in children's mental heath for 15 years before my girls arrived.
You were diagnosed after your first mammogram at 40? That must've been shocking…and terrifying. Did they know right away that something was wrong? I was shocked and went for a 2nd opinion at University of Michigan, where they confirmed DCIS Breast Cancer.
What was your first thought when you found out you had breast cancer? Disbelief because I have always been a health conscious person. 3 months prior, I ran a 40 mile trail race to raise money for the local food bank so I was in great shape. This diagnosis did not fit the "definition" I had for myself.
What was the suggested treatment? My doctors were amazing and because of my young age they gave me many options. They wanted me to make the decision that was right for my age, lifestyle & desired long-term outcome. I had the choice of 35 radiation treatments with a lumpectomy, a lumpectomy alone, a single mastectomy or a double. I had no desire to be conservative with my treatment choice because I never wanted to revisit a cancer diagnosis again. Having nursed both my children, my breast were no longer any use to me. They served their purpose and now they had betrayed me so I was more than happy to get rid of them. Undergoing a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery allowed me to avoid radiation. I am so thankful and lucky they found the cancer so early that chemotherapy was not necessary. Many women are not as fortunate as me.
How long have you been cancer free? 2 years
What do you want people to know about breast cancer? That if it's caught early, the impact can be minimized. The more research there is, the less people have to die from breast cancer.
What do you hope to accomplish with this 470-mile run? 1.) Lots of donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 2.) Inspire people to set goals they believe in, dream big & help others while they're at it. 3.) Display a positive example for my daughters that you never need to set limits on yourself & moms are super strong. 4.) Celebrate my health by supporting those more severely impacted by breast cancer.
What made you think of this, i.e. want to do it? I love running and have previously used it as a mode of raising funds for charitable causes. I wanted to celebrate big so why not do a multi-day journey run & really go big?! The idea popped into my head when I woke up one May morning in 2014. I tried to ignore it but the desire never left me.
What solidified your decision to do it? I'd been thinking about it for about a month, reading information and weighing the feasibility of such a huge undertaking so the idea was at the forefront of my consciousness. I was talking to a neighbor and the words "I'm going to run to New York" just rolled off my tongue. I promptly slapped my hand over my mouth but the cat was out of the bag. I knew I was doing it. It still took me another month to convince my husband though.
Thirty-three miles a day is more than a marathon a day. How have you been training for this? Lots of miles logged, strength training & flexibility. In the last 9 days, I ran 3 marathons & a 50K (31 miles), where 2 of the runs were on very rugged/challenging trails. I run at 5:30 in the morning and do gym sessions when both daughters are in school so I take less time away from my family. I log between 30 & 80 miles per week.
Did you, too, have a harsh winter? How did that impact your training? My treadmill & I are really good friends.
Can your body handle 33 miles a day for two weeks? We shall see. I've talked to other ultra runners who have completed journey runs. Gary Allan (ran from Maine to the Super Bowl during the Polar Vortex last year, 23 time Boston Marathon competitor) had to go to the hospital for IV fluids midway through his run. Lisa Smith-Batchen (completed Badwater x4) unknowingly suffered a broken foot & walked the last 4 days of her run. I am not naive in thinking that I'm invincible and nothing could possibly happen to me. Many of the people that I've spoken with are amazing runners with a long list of accomplishments and journey runs are challenging for them. I am a regular person (homemaker, average runner) who is on a personal journey to help others. I am not in a race, speed is of no concern. Finishing safely in 14 days is.
What problems do you anticipate? Recovering for the next days run, staying hydrated, sufficient foot care, taking a wrong turn on the route, stomach issues, getting behind schedule, etc. Any number of things could go wrong but I often review such scenarios in my head in an attempt to better prepare myself. My back to back (B2B) long runs help me work some of these issues out, which is helpful.
Will you have a support crew…will people follow you? Steve, my husband, is my support crew. He'll have the crew van and a bike to offer me support while running. I also have a sponsor, Vincent Antunez (owner of Trail Toes Anti-Friction and Body Products), who is an former Army Paramedic and ultra runner in my corner. He is always available for tips & suggestions.
Will others run with you at all? I have some people who are interested in starting out with me, a few along the way & many who are interested in running the last few miles with me. My 25th Sodus Central High School Class Reunion is on July 4th, the day after I arrive in town. Many of my classmates plan to meet me at the HS and run the last 6 miles with me. We also plan to notify running clubs along the route in hopes that they'll run a few miles with me too. Our exact route with hotel stops will go on my website in a few weeks. We are still trying to secure a hotel sponsor.
What do your daughters/family think of this idea? They think I'm crazy but they are all supportive. My daughters love asking me questions about running. They continually tell strangers in public, "My mom's running to NY!" so they like to brag about me, which is very cute.
What are you most looking forward to on this journey? Not worrying about anything but putting one foot in front of the other. I can be very focused, rather than multitasking & taking
care of all my usual responsibilities.
How are you preparing for it in other ways than running…are you, like, stockpiling granola bars & GU, etc.? Definitely gathering supplies, making t-shirts with logos/sponsors, making lists of supplies, reading books & web info, marketing the run, thinking of how to organize supplies, looking at roads & routes on Google maps.
What do you hope to accomplish through this feat? Showing others that anything is possible & you can determine how to make a positive impact based on your own skill set.
Do you know the route you're running? In general, yes. Definitely looking for a hotel sponsor, hoping for Best Western because their coverage is really good on the route.
When will you be in the Erie area? Where can people cheer you on? It looks like it should be June 26th & June 27th. Plan to start runs at 7am. The exact roads are still TBD but W. Lake Rd., W 6th St, Rt 5 are on the list right now. Also, an interesting twist, June 26th is my older daughter's 8th birthday & June 27th is my nephew's high school graduation from Sodus, neither of which I would even consider missing. Therefore, I will run my miles on the 26th then drive to Sodus Point to celebrate with my daughter. The next morning, I will go to graduation then drive back to Erie to run my miles for that day. It won't be easy but my family definitely comes first.
Exactly what kind of sponsorship are you looking for? (hotel rooms, food, etc.?) Definitely a hotel sponsor! We've contacted several & have not yet had luck. I'm also looking for a dealership that might be interested in sponsoring/providing the crew van with their name on it. That's really good exposure! I have 10 sponsors right now that have provided services, products & monetary support towards the run.
Favorite running shoe? Brooks, Mizuno, Newton
Average pace? Like I said, I'm an average runner. 5k-7:55 min, ½ marathon-9:05, marathon-10:40, 50K-13:00
What pace do you plan to do this 470-mile journey in? I'll be making pit stops for food, hydration & footwear changes. I have no intention to worry about pace. I think that would be pressure that is unnecessary. I didn't wear my Garmin during Sunday's 5oK Trail Race because I just wanted to run by feel and effort. It was a smart move.
What's are your PRs? 5K-24:42, ½-1:59, full-4:40. Sometimes I feel like I should focus on just getting faster times because that's what makes a great runner. But I always circle back to why I run. I run long distances for a purpose and the purpose is never bragging rights that I run fast. I respect those that are driven by crushing their PR but that doesn't cut it for me. Plus, the world is made up of many different types of runners and only 1 of those runners is actually the fastest, everyone else is just slower. I never run at a pace that makes me want to vomit or just die, which some would say is wrong. I generally feel good when I run & enjoy my time.
Favorite marathon you've ever done? The Running Fit Pinckney Trail Marathon this past weekend. It is beautiful to run through the woods and along the lakes. You have to pay close attention to the technical, hilly, rocky and root filled trails.
Who inspires you? My children and my husband. They are my biggest cheerleaders.
Favorite post-run treat? A bacon cheeseburger & a beer
Various sponsors have come on board to support RunMI2NY by offering services, product donations and monetary support. Davina's sponsors include: Running Fit, Killer Fitness, Krave Jerky, Trail Toes, Jennine's Cake Balls, Atlas Home Improvement, Running Lab, Pinckney American Legion Post #419 and Hamburg Fitness. Davina looks forward to bringing in more sponsors; especially sponsors along her route through Ann Arbor, Toledo, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo and Rochester.
If you are interested in sponsoring Davina's leg through Erie, visit www.RunMI2NY.com or email email@example.com.
If you're interested in running with Davina when she comes into town, contact me (zipdang22 at aol). I'm hoping we can get an Erie contingency to run with her on Saturday, June 27.
RunMI2NY website – www.runmi2ny.com
Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/runmi2ny
By heather.cass | August 27, 2014 1:44 pm | 0 Comments
With all due love & respect to Presque Isle State Park (we love you…we really do), there are many more places to run in the Erie area than the peninsula. In this occasional series, I'll introduce you to some other really nice places to run in the tri-state area — some well-known & some off the beaten path. Today, we're taking a drive down Route 430 to Findley Lake, N.Y.:
I'm not usually a big fan of ice cream. I'm a cake (mostly frosting, please), girl. But there's one ice cream place I can't resist — Addie's in Findley Lake, N.Y.
From Erie, Addie's is a quick drive out Route 430 until you, literally, run into town. Take a right on Sunnyside Road in Findley Lake and Addie's is maybe a mile down the road on the left.
There are four main reasons I <3 Addie's (and, no, they are not paying me — in cash or frozen treats to say this):
1. The selection of flavors is incredible. And the taste is incredible — Addie's is the Smith's hot dog of local ice cream.
2. You can have more than one flavor in your cone. Just tell them you want "New York cheesecake" AND "praline's 'n cream and you get BOTH in your cone. (I've heard people ask for three flavors). Just try that at another ice cream place without getting a dirty look and "we don't do that."
3. It's inexpensive. A "kiddie" waffle cone, which is the equivalent of a "large" at any other ice cream store, is like $3. And, yes, they take debit/credit cards. (I do believe there's a minimum charge though.)
This is my friend, Cindy, with her "kiddie" cone:
4. I like running around Findley Lake. It's just over 5 miles if you go all the way around, it's mostly flat (some hills on the way to Shadyside Drive) and the scenery/views are beautiful in any season (even winter…though Addie's isn't open then). And…if you run around the lake you've kinda-sort "earned" the ice cream, right?
If you go running in Findley Lake, here are a few other things you should know:
1. There is free parking near the boat launch/swimming area, which is located to the right as soon as you come into the town of Findley Lake. It's best if you park there, run, then drive down to Addie's…or run down (but remember…then you gotta run back on a belly full of ice cream).
2. There are public restroom facilities directly across from the boat launch/public parking lot. The toilets are the eco-friendly, park-type toilets (the kind where there's a note on top telling you to "keep the lid closed"), but there's running water and space to change clothes/clean up.
3. There's not much of a berm on the roads around the lake, but…drivers are friendly and used to people walking/biking — it's is a recreation area.
4. If you've got a bit of daredevil in you, you may want to try the rope swing in the large tree near the parking lot. This is particularly refreshing after you run around the lake and before you head down to Addie's. If you do jump in the lake and you take off your $200 Garmin watch, don't forget to pick it up when you leave, like I did. *sigh*
Here's Dan doing a backflip off the rope swing (not recommended!):
5. If you do go swimming, be aware that Findley Lake is very seaweed-y. My environmental friends tell me this is good — seaweed is the sign of a healthy lake, they say. But…it's also pretty dang creepy when it's curling around your arms and legs and neck.
More info about Findley Lake here.
*** Where should I run next? Got a suggestion on future run locations to cover? Want to submit your own? (I accept guest posts!) Comment or send me an email to zipdang22 at aol dot com (spelling out to avoid spammers).
By heather.cass | February 4, 2014 9:06 am | 0 Comments
So I get this press release about a new triathlon & I think…ho, hum…whatever…the uber-athletes who try to kill each other at the Quad and the Edinboro Tri will be thrilled. Another event to add to their summer schedule.
But then I read it and….HOLD THE FREAKIN' PHONE!
People, I can finally cross "triathlon" off my bucket list!
I'm going to post this on FB right now & all my fun-loving fitness peeps will be on it like white on rice. I'll have a 20-member contingency by 2 p.m. It's just $57, which isn't bad for a tri…and remember, no hotel or travel costs as it's in our own backyard. AND…note that kids as young as 9 can participate.
Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission (ESC) is pleased to announce that the Life's a Beach Triathlon will be coming to Presque Isle State Park on Saturday, August 16, 2014.
The Life's a Beach Triathlon, recently named one of the best new sports events in 2013 by SportsTravel magazine, is not your typical triathlon. The event features a 200-yard "Almost Anything Goes" swim where participants are allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins, mask and snorkels, water wings—almost anything to help them feel comfortable and enjoy the water. The bike is only five miles and is for fat tire bikes—beach cruisers and mountain bikes—as some courses may actually involve stretches of beach riding. The two-mile run is laid back and includes some of the Life's A Beach Challenges—obstacles to break it up in a fun way.
Awards at the Life's a Beach Tri are not only for the winners. Anyone who stumbles, fumbles, hulas, limbos or crawls across the finish will get a cool, themed award for their efforts. Top Slacker awards – those who enjoy the race the longest – in each age group and overall will also be presented.
The Life's a Beach Triathlon is open to participants 9 years of age and over. Register today for only $57 per person. The event will also include a free run for kids under 9. Registration for the kids run will be held the day of the event.
"It's my goal to bring down the intimidation factor most people feel when they look at doing a triathlon," said race founder Kip Koelsch. "Life's A Beach Triathlon breaks that down with short distances, a user-friendly swim, no need for fancy bikes, fun obstacles and a laid back beach attitude. This is triathlon for the masses."
"We are excited to bring the Life's A Beach Triathlon to Erie," said ESC Executive Director Ron Sertz. "This event will be a fun alternative to your normal triathlon and a great opportunity for families and groups of friends to compete together in a great, healthy atmosphere."
By heather.cass | December 13, 2013 9:32 am | 0 Comments
The single most important thing you can do to stay motivated to exercise—especially through an Erie winter—is to make fitness friends.
Were not for my running friends, I wouldn't be out running (and laughing) through five frigid and hilly miles in the dark on a Wednesday night after a long day at work, I wouldn't be running 55 hill repeats on a lakeside golf course on a snowy-blowy Tuesday night, and I wouldn't be laying on my back in six inches of snow doing leg lifts in a snowstorm.
I consistently tell my running friends that I hate them for making me do this stuff, but…you know I secretly love it, right? You know you would, too.
Wondering how to make fitness friends that will keep you motivated?
Look no further than Lawrence Park where chiropractor and fitness enthusiast Steve Krauza heads up Team Adrenaline.
I first met Steve Kruaza when I interviewed him for a story for the newspaper in 2011. (Read it here). A study had just been released (don't recall what it was now), identifying Erie county as home to the least healthy people in the state. He was really bothered by that and it inspired him to start Team Adrenaline.
He told me that his goal was "To make Erie County the healthiest county in the Commonwealth by 2024," and I remember thinking "I love your spirit, man, but that's an awfully high bar." Despite my skepticism, however, I admired his gumption and, as a former fat chick who had experience the life-transforming power of regular exercised, I hoped he would succeed.
While he may have a ways to go to make all of Erie County fit, he's sure made a dent in east county.
The last workout I attended (yep, I finally "drank the Kool-Aide" and bought a punch card), 23 people showed up to workout in near-blizzard conditions. That's dedication.
This happened. That's me in the pink polka-dot hat.
It best be described as an "organic" or "urban" workout. All the workouts are done outside year-round using minimal "equipment" beyond what nature or the venue provides (curbs for box jumps, bleachers for running, etc.). See video below.
Workouts are offered on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. at Iroquois High School, Thursday nights at 6 p.m. at Liberty Park and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. at various locations (Check before you go on Saturday…these workouts are often held at Harbocreek Community Park, Shades Beach, Presque Isle, etc.).
Workouts typically last an hour and they are never the same (though you will see the same elements — planks, sprints, pushups, etc.).
The workouts can be done at your own level and modifications are given, so these workouts are good for people of any fitness ability and/or age.
I'd also say that this is perfect for people who have trouble staying motivated. The team makes you accountable…and they make it fun…so you'll want to show up.
Your first workout is always free…and feel free to bring a friend, too.
Then, if you like it and want to join the team, you'll need to buy a "punch card" with a specific number of workouts on it, each workout is one punch. Cost of the cards range from $7.50 to $10 a workout, depending on the size of the punch card purchased.
BUT….Right now the punch cards are on sale for 1/2 price until January 1st. The half price breakdown is this: 6 workouts = $30. 12 workouts = $54. 24 workouts = $96. 35 workouts = $122.50.
The nice thing is that you only "pay" for the workouts you come to (and Doc is know to throw freebies in there from time to time), and the cards never expire.
Camaraderie. Inspiration. Motivation.
But…primarily because this "team" is like a family and that's one of the big reasons why it works. You'll end up with more than workout buddies, you'll end up with friends — the kind of friends who are really good for you — who inspire you to laugh and sweat and live in the moment….and to do pushups in 7-degree weather and to try a triathlon and to dress up like characters from "A Christmas Story" and run through the streets of Erie.
Read Eloise's take on T.A. in her post: Better Than I Used to Be
Visit krauzachiro orcall 898-2346 or email: frontdesk (at symbol) krauzachiro.com (NOTE: I don't put the @ symbol in email addresses in my blog posts or the person ends up with gobs of spam, but you need to use it in that address if you email Steve).
By heather.cass | October 23, 2013 1:42 am | 0 Comments
You've got options this weekend with four 5Ks in the area:
Friday evening is the Twilight 5K at Penn State Behrend — a candlelight run through campus. Kids fun run starts at 6 p.m., 5K starts at 6:20 p.m. and 2-mile walk starts at 6:25 p.m. Application and information here.
There is, apparently, another Zombie run this weekend at Beach No. 11 at Presque Isle State Park. I hadn't heard anything about this event until I saw it listed on the ERC's upcoming regional race list. According to the race application, proceeds benefit Special Olympics.
Out in east county, you can get off road and run the Trick or Trot 5K on Edinboro University's cross-country course. Race starts at noon. Information here. Prizes for the best costumes!
Sunday morning is Safenet's annual Halloween trail & sand adventure — the Boo Run Run 5K at Beach No. 9 at Presque Isle State Park. Costumes are encouraged…and are always creative! Prizes for the best costumes. Information & application here.
By heather.cass | August 28, 2013 1:53 am | 0 Comments
A few random running news & notes:
Sunday morning (9 a.m.) is the 2nd annual Hitting the Trails run at Eaton Reservoir (Bulls Dam), 10021 Ashton Rd, North East, PA 16428. The race director is offering both a 5K course and a 10K (more challenging, more trail) course. Here are all the details:
5K walk runners: You'll be running/ walking on the grass/ gravel multi-purpose trail around the reservoir. Keep the water to the right and you can't get lost. It is a loop course. This is a great course for entry level trail runners.
10K runners: You will be running on grass, woodland terrain, dirt, leaves etc. on a majestic winding well marked trail through the woods around the reservoir. Much of this run is completed on single tract trails. There will be plenty of opportunities to pass the competition on straight-aways. This is a run that will take you through pines, hardwoods, open areas, with some challenges of minor hills challenges. This course is largely based on trail biking routes existing onsite.
AND….there will be pancakes after, provided (and cooked) by the Greg's Boy Scout Troop 82 of North East who are benefitting from the race. NOTE: There are not age group awards for this race because it's a fundraiser, but…there are pancakes…and that's better than any medal, plaque or certificate, right?
Registration, application and more information here.
The Erie Marathon committee sent out the following plea earlier this week. If you're not running, consider giving back and volunteering. (I'll be working registration on Saturday and I'll be road marshaling (and CHEERING) on Sunday).
19 Days until the ERC Marathon/Half Marathon and we need volunteers!
Races cannot be held unless there are volunteers and the Erie Runners Club has the best!
We need people for parking on Sunday, 5:00 am. and we need Road Marshals, Sunday, 6:30 AM
If you are confirmed, Thank you!
Not sure, Contact David Comi at 814-881-0060 or Teresa Wigham, email@example.com.
Please leave your name, phone number, email address, the area you would like to work and shirt size.
Seems like just yesterday Jim Lang was telling us that the Tuesday Night Racing League was starting up again and here it is already winding down. Fall schedules and shorter days make it hard to continue the TNRL after September. And, besides, it's something to look forward to in the spring, right?
There are just two TNRL's remaining. They are:
September 3, 2013 – North East Cherry Runs – Gibson Park, North East
September 10, 2013 – 6:30 start – Evanoff home – 4550 South Hill Rd, McKean PA (Season Finale!)
More info about TNRL here.
Note that due to the Monday holiday, the ERC newsletter stuffing "party" will be moved forward one evening to Tuesday, September 3 at 7 pm. at the Plymouth Tavern (usually in the front room). First, you help collate, fold, tape and label the ERC newsletter, then you enjoy free wings, pretzels and beer/softdrinks courtesy of the club.
The Biggest Loser official race photos are up and they are free, free, free for you to download! Check them out here. (Mine are…as always…appalling. I will never give you my bib number…never!).
BTW — word has it that race is being moved to Penn State Behrend next year. Waaaahhhh? Hit the hills my friends, no avoiding them up here in these parts!
By heather.cass | May 7, 2013 2:14 am | 0 Comments
So….a reader requested a list of area adventure & fun runs within a 2-hour driving distance and, I was like…sure, no problem. Then I spent like four hours compiling this list because there are so many! Who knew? Now we all do.
Whatever trips your trigger (mud, color, girls-only, seriously tough, etc.), there's a race for you nearby. Heck, there are 5 cool ones right here in Erie!
BTW — there are many more races in PA, Ohio & NY…I just stuck to the ones that I felt were within an easy driving distance. If I've left any off the list, comment below or email me at zipdang22 at aol.
* Jog 'n Hog — Presque Isle State Park – June 15 (Run 2 miles, eat pepperoni balls, run back 2 miles)
* Erie Day School Fun Color Run & Walk — Camp Notre Dame in Fairview — June 15 (color run/walk, not timed, very family friendly)
* 3 Mile Isle – Presque Isle State Park – July 27 (Three-mile obstacle/adventure run)
* Beast on the Bay – Presque Isle State Park – September 7 (Erie's biggest obstacle course — 4, 6, 8 and 12-mile options)
* Zombie Run (this is LAST YEAR's info) — Frontier Park – Date TBA (I think it's 10/12) — 5K Zombie Run put on by the Erie Playhouse
* Mud on the Mountain — Seven Springs, PA — May 11 (7.7 mile/26-obstacle mud/adventure run)
* Dirty Girl 5K — Pittsburgh, PA — June 8 (5K mud run that caters to women)
* Project Mud — Wampump, PA — July 13 (5K mud run)
* Run for Your Lives — Wampum, PA — August 3 (5K obstacle/zombie course)
* Muddy & Messy 5K — Conneaut Lake, PA — July 27 (5K mud/adventure run)
* Warrior Dash — Long Pond, PA — Aug. 24 (3.32-mile mud run)
* Gladiator Rock 'n Run — Export, PA — Sept. 7 (5K mud run)
* Savage Race — Albrightsville, PA — Sept. 14 (4-6-mile mud run)
* Hardcore Mud Run — Phillipsburg, PA — Sept. 28-29 (6.5-mile obstacle course with 18 to 20 obstacles -hardcore)
* Warrior Dash — Butler, OH — June 1-2— (3.2 mile mud run)
* Cleveland Challenge Urban Adventure Race — Cleveland, OH — June 8 (5K "Amazing Race" style scavenger hunt race)
* Dirty Girl 5K — Cleveland, OH — July 20 (5K mud run that caters to women)
* Color Run — Cleveland, OH — Sept. 21 (5K "color run")
* Kiss me Dirty 5K — Kissing Bridge Ski Resort — June 1 & 2 (5K mud run for women — men can race in drag!)
* Holiday Valley Mudslide — Ellicottville, N.Y. — June 15 (3.5 or 5.4- mile mud run — no shocks, no fire, no barbed wire)
* Color Me Rad — Darian Lake, NY — June 22 (5K color run)
* Tough Mudder — Andover, NY — July 27 & 28 (10 to 12-mile obstacle course – hard core)
* Color Run — Buffalo, NY — Aug. 17 (5K "color run")
* Hardcore Mud Run — Swain, NY — Aug. 17 (6.5-mile obstacle course with 18 to 20 obstacles, hardcore)
* Run For Your Lives — Batavia, NY — Aug. 17 (5K obstacle/zombie course)
* Tough Mudder — St. Clairsville, OH — Aug. 24 & 25 (10 to 12-mile obstacle course – hard core)
* Dirty Girl 5K — Buffalo, NY — Sept. 7 & 8 (5K mud run that caters to women)
* Muddy Viking — Bemus Point, NY — Oct. 5 (Four-mile mud run)
By heather.cass | April 9, 2013 1:50 am | 0 Comments
Well, well, well…..Erie kicks arse! Our area is nicely represented at this year's Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, April 15.
Here are the hometown (and near enough for us to claim them as ours) runners who'll be going the distance in Beantown:
You can follow them. Here are instructions, per Mike Vieyra:
The Boston Marathon, like a lot of big marathons, offers a runner alert function that sends either emails or texts regarding the progress of runners during the race.
By heather.cass | March 13, 2013 5:27 am | 1 Comment
ERC St. Patrick's Day race director, Jim Lang, offered this preview of the race shirt. Rejoice — no gold this year! (Thank you, Jim). 😉
Check it:
Note that this proof is short-sleeved, but the race shirts are actually long-sleeved.
The race is this Saturday at Presque Isle State Park's Rotary Pavilion. There's a 5K at 9 a.m. and a 10K at 10 a.m. Run one or run both and earn that "distance festival" on the race shirt.
Day-of-Race entry is $20 and you'll have to buy the shirt separately (if available). Remember to bring cash or check because the ERC doesn't take credit/debit. (Please, please, please, ERC…..invest in a little cell-phone credit card swiper or something, nobody carries cash these days!)
Race details & application here.


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Airbus Faces Criminal Charges Over French Crash
Manslaughter charges were filed in a Paris (France) court on Monday against Airbus Industries, the giant manufacturer that built the A300-600 aircraft, one of which lost its tail structure over Jamaica Bay and crashed into Beach 131 Street and Newport Avenue on November 12, 2001, killing all 280 on the plane, as well as five local residents.
The French charges against the company were filed in regard to the deadly 2009 crash into the Atlantic Ocean of an Air France jet bound for Paris from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). All 228 people on the place were killed.
The Air France A330 that crashed was similar to the A300 model that crashed in Rockaway and that has several other "upsets" involving the plane's tail structure and control surfaces.
Local aircraft experts and published reports have conjectured that the same problem that impacted American Airlines Flight 587, the plane that crashed in Rockaway, and several other aircraft prior to that crash and afterwards as well, brought down Air France Flight 447. No major wreckage from the plane was ever recovered, and the reason for the crash officially remains a mystery.
Air France Flight 447 was a scheduled commercial flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on June 1, 2009, killing all 216 passengers and 12 crew members.
The aircraft, an Air France Airbus A330-200 registered as F-GZCP, took off on May 31, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. local time The last contact from the crew was a routine message to Brazilian air traffic controllers as the aircraft approached the edge of Brazilian radar surveillance over the Atlantic Ocean, en route to Senegalese-controlled airspace off the coast of West Africa. Forty minutes later, a four-minute-long series of automatic radio messages was received from the plane, stating numerous problems and warnings.
The aircraft was believed to have been lost shortly after it sent the automated messages.
On June 6, 2009, a search and rescue operation recovered two bodies and debris from the aircraft floating in the ocean 680 miles northeast of the Fernando de Noronha Islands off Brazil's northern coast. The debris included a briefcase containing an airline ticket, later confirmed to have been issued for the flight. On June 27, the search for bodies and debris was called off. A total of 51 bodies were recovered.
The investigation into the accident is severely hampered by the lack of any eyewitness accounts and radar tracks, as well as the airplane's black boxes, which have not been recovered from the ocean floor.
The accident was the deadliest in the history of Air France. Paul-Louis Arslanian, the head of the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), described it as the worst accident in French aviation history.
It was the deadliest commercial airliner accident to have occurred since the 2001 crash of American Airlines Flight 587. It was the first fatal accident involving an Airbus A330 while in passenger service and remained the only fatal accident involving the A330 until Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 crashed in Tripoli, Libya in May 2010.
Published reports in France say that the criminal charges were based, in part, on the history of crashes involving the A300 series aircraft, including the crash of AA 587 into Rockaway.

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Roy Halladay isn't having a problem adjusting to the National League.
Halladay, acquired in an offseason trade from the Blue Jays, will try to go 5-0 when he pitches Monday night for the Phillies vs. the Giants in San Francisco. Halladay has a 0.82 ERA.
He's one of three pitchers to start 4-0 with an ERA of less than 1.00 in his first four starts with a new team, joining Fernando Valenzuela of the 1981 Dodgers and Cliff Lee of the 2009 Phillies.
So far this season, Halladay has thrown two complete games, including a shutout. He's walked three and struck out 28 in in 33 innings.
In his last 10 starts, going back to last season, Halladay is 8-2 with a 1.21 ERA.
Several other pitchers have a chance to go 3-0 tonight:
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March 20, 2011 Ruby Cruise: Ruby Princess Cruise Review by hapycruzr
Overall Member Rating
March 20, 2011 Ruby Cruise
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Generally, we had a good cruise, enjoyed meeting new friends and re-visiting old ports of call. The stewards, waiters, and all other staff were unfailingly polite and pleasant. Even in the face of some idiot passengers who felt obligated to vent over some problem, and even after it was fixed. The Captain made a probably difficult decision to bypass Princess Cays due to high seas and winds. The staff hustled to come up with more onboard activities.
The public spaces were all beautiful and well maintained. Musical intertainment in the atrium was varied and quite professional. There was one area which is not public, the Sanctuary, an extra cost area which looked quite nice, but not hugely attended. This idea may appeal to others but went against my grain in light of a similar area on some Royal Caribbean ships that is open to the More public.
Our mini-suite cabin was well worth the additional cost, which was not very much. Our steward was delightful and did a great job. We had an onboard celebration which Princess nicely acknowledged. One caveat about the Dolphin mini-suite balcony. It sticks out further than any others above, hence no roof and good viewing of you from those above.
We opted for the EZcheck service where your luggage is taken from the ship for you and sent to your destination airport. No more going through the rows of luggage upon disembarkation, no more check-in at the airport, as your airline boarding passes are delivered to your stateroom on the last night. It worked.
Just a few points where it was less than perfect.
1. The ship seems to have more "jiggle" than I remeber on other ships. Not talking about wave action, but mechanical pulsing as if some equipment is out of balance. It varied by location, but was generally pervasive. One ceiling panel in the atrium had a continuous fairly loud rattle.
2. The ship was comissioned in 2008, and some of the carpeting is starting to show it's age. Mostly spots that perhaps will be cleaned up.
3. My pillow was lumpy. (OK, no big deal, but that's me)
4. We generally thought the food was not very exciting. Many of the dishes in both the Lido and dining rooms seemed quite bland. We were told that Princess is cutting down on the salt content.
Enough blather. This was our seventh cruise on Princess, but will we book Princess again? Too soon to tell, but certainly thoughts of other lines are floating around in our heads. Less
Published 03/28/11
Cabin review: AB
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lower court's sanctions on the Arab Bank in a lawsuit brought by victims of Hamas terrorist acts.
The denial issued June 30 means the case, 10 years in the works, may finally proceed in a federal court in New York next month.
The Arab Bank sought relief from a federal judge's 2010 ruling penalizing the bank for not turning over documents related to the case.
In that case, Judge Nina Gershon ruled that a judge could instruct jurors to infer from the refusal that the bank knew it was providing services to terrorists.
"I am satisfied that plaintiffs have shown the high likelihood that the withheld documents would show repeated transfers by the bank to terrorists, terrorist organizations or their fronts, or on their behalf," Gershon wrote.
The bank claims that secrecy rules in the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Lebanon are keeping it from complying with the plaintiff's discovery demands.
Bloomberg News reported last week that Donald Verrilli, the solicitor general, advised the Supreme Court not to review Gershon's sanctions.
The lawsuit, covering 24 terrorist acts that killed 39 Americans and wounded another 102 between 1995 and 2004, was brought in 2004. It is known as Linde v. Arab Bank, named for Courtney Linde, whose husband, John, was killed by a roadside bomb in the Gaza Strip in 2004 while providing security for U.S. diplomats.
"Hopefully, we've cleared the last roadblock to a trial on the merits," Gary Osen, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said in a statement. "Our clients have waited 10 years for this moment." — jta


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With a stay at Haeundae Grand Hotel in Busan (Haeundae), you'll be minutes from Haeundae Beach and Dongbaekseom Park. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Busan Aquarium and Nurimaru APEC House.
Make yourself at home in one of the 320 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
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- Number of meeting rooms - 10
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Jazz is basically a modern interpretation of ballet. Therefore, ballet is normally a prerequisite of jazz. It is usually performed, but not necessarily limited to the popular music of today.
Dress The Part: Any style and color leotard and Capezio brand Carmel tights. Jazz, capri pants or dance shorts over leotard are acceptable. Shoes: black or Capezio brand carmel slip on jazz boots. Check with your teacher on the style of shoes. There may be different shoes for certain classes. Jazz shoes can be purchased through Dancer's Workshop at a discounted price.
Hair: Pulled back.
Boys: White t-shirt, black sweatpants, shorts or dance pants, white socks and proper shoes.
All male dancers need to purchase dance belts. These and Capezio brand tights can be purchased at Fancy Dancers located at 9 Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores.


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Rihanna and Drake are taking things to the next level
And it's on. After weeks of cozy, under-the-radar outings all over Europe, Rihanna and Drake are apparently hitching a ride on the bumpy road to love. "Multiple" insiders tell TMZ that the two are "officially exclusive," and they've gone from "casually hooking up to seriously dating."
Or, as the kids these days call it, they're going steady.
Seems they want to give their long-simmering relationship a "serious shot," and to that end, RiRi has spent every night with Drake since she joined up with his European tour a few weeks ago.
They were most recently spied on a bowling date in Manchester, England, an appearance that followed outings in London, Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris, where Rihanna joined Drake onstage for a performance of "Take Care."
"He's in the best mood he's been in a long time," relays a source.
So, why did Rihanna decide to dive into coupledom with Drake five years after they were first linked? Seems "he treats her better than anyone she's ever been with." She's now committed to spending as much time with him "as her schedule will allow."
You'll recall that back in 2012, Drizzy got into a bottle-flinging brawl with Rihanna's repeat ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown, who's currently cooling his heels in jail after getting arrested on a probation violation stemming from his 2009 assault on the chanteuse.
We can only presume that Chris will greet the news of RiRi's ostensible relationship upgrade with the Zen-like calm he's known for.
"She's the ultimate fantasy," Drake told Rolling Stone in February. "I mean, I think about it. Like, 'Man, that would be good.' We have fun together, she's cool and s---. But we're just friends. She's my dog for life."
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text: At GIS in the Rockies Conference today, an announcement was made by Jon Gottsegen, the Colorado State GIS Coordinator that, after much work, the state has finally opened its GIS Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is following guidelines established by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) with an emphasis on metadata search. In addition, the clearinghouse will offer an online "map bureau" through a web interface. At the same time, Michael Locatis, Colorado's Chief Information Officer, announced that Gottsegen's position was being elevated to that of a statewide Geographic Information Officer (GIO) that will report in through the Governor's office. "The GIO function is something that really needs to be elevated into a strategic role," said Locatis.


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Public hearings began on Tuesday 24 November 2009 and continued until early February 2010. A small number of witnesses appeared in early March 2010 before the Inquiry stopped holding hearings in the run-up to the May 2010 general election. A further four weeks of hearings took place from late June to late July 2010. At the end of these evidence sessions the Inquiry stated that it might call some witnesses back if it found gaps or contradictions between their testimony and written evidence.
In December 2010 the Inquiry announced that it would hold a further round of public hearings between 18 January and 4 February 2011. It published a list of the names of both new and returning witnesses, including Tony Blair. At the end of this last round of televised hearings Sir John Chilcot stated that the Inquiry had no plans for any further public hearings but would continue to seek written evidence as issues arose, and might also hold a small number of further private hearings. Also that in bringing their analysis of the evidence to a conclusion there would also be other individuals or groups, for instance, Parliamentarians, to whom the Inquiry team would wish to talk.
The Inquiry also held a number of secret hearings and has met witnesses in France, the US, Iraq and Jordan.
The Inquiry published a rolling timetable for the hearing sessions, which we have used to compile this page.
First Phase Hearings
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Topic: UK Policy towards Iraq in 2001
Simon Webb, Policy Director, Ministry of Defence, 2001- 2004
Sir Peter Ricketts, Political Director, Foreign Office 2002/3
William Patey, Head of Middle East Department, Foreign Office, 1999-2002
Sir Michael Wood, Legal Adviser, Foreign Office, 1999-2006
Afternoon session transcript
Wednesday 25 November
Topic: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Sir William Ehrman, Director International Security, Foreign Office 2000-2002
Tim Dowse, Head of Counter Proliferation, Foreign Office, 2001-2003
Afternoon session transcript
Thursday 26 November
Topic: The Transatlantic Relationship
Sir Christopher Meyer (British Ambassador to the United States 1997–2003)
Friday 27 November
Topic: Developments in the United Nations
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, British Ambassador to the United Nations 1998-2003
Monday 30 November
Topic: UK policy towards Iraq 2001 – 2003
Sir David Manning, Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister 2001-2003
Tuesday 1 December
Topic: UK policy towards Iraq 2001 – 2003
Edward Chaplin, HM Ambassador to Jordan 2000-2002
Peter Ricketts, Director General Political (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) 2001-2003
Thursday 3 December
Topic: Military Planning
Kevin Tebbit, Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Defence) 1998-2005
Michael Boyce, Chief of the Defence Staff 2001-2003
Friday 4 December
Topic: Military Planning
Anthony Pigott, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments) 2000-2003
David Wilson, Senior British Military Adviser to CENTCOM 2002-2003
Topic: The view from London and Baghdad 2004-2007
Dominick Asquith, Director Iraq at the Foreign Office 2004-2006 and HM Ambassador to Iraq 2006-2007
Monday 7 December
Topic: Baghdad 2004 – 2005
Edward Chaplin, HM Ambassador to Baghdad, 2004 – 2005
Topic: Post Invasion Iraq: The planning and the reality after the invasion
Maj Gen Timothy Cross, Coalition Provisional Authority, 2003
Desmond Bowen, Deputy Head, Defence and Overseas Secretariat from September 2002
Tuesday 8 December
Topic: Post Invasion Iraq: The planning and the reality after the invasion
Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Permanent Secretary, Department for International Development, 2002-2007
Dominick Chilcott (Head of Iraq Planning Unit, Foreign Office, 2003)
Topic: Intelligence
Sir John Scarlett (Chairman Joint Intelligence Committee 2001-2004)
Topic: The Military Invasion
Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge, National Component Commander Operation Telic, Nov 2002 – May 2003
Lt Gen Robin Brims, General Officer Commanding 1 (UK) Armoured Division, UK Land Component Commander Operation Telic, Nov 2002 – May 2003
Wednesday 9 December
Topic: Law, Order and Security in the aftermath
Lt Gen Sir Frederick Viggers, Senior British Military Representative in Iraq, May – Sept 2003
Lt Gen Andrew Figgures, Senior British Military Representative in Iraq, Sept 2003 – Apr 2004
Topic: Basra and the South 2003 – 2004
Sir Hilary Synnott, Coalition Provisional Authority's Regional Commander for Southern Iraq, Jul 2003 – Jan 2004
Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Division South-East, Jul 2003 – Dec 2003, and Senior British Military Adviser to Iraq, Sept 2006 – July 2007
Maj Gen Andrew Stewart, Coalition Provisional Authority's Regional Commander for Southern Iraq, Jul 2003 – Jan 2004
Topic: Baghdad 2006 – 2007
Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb
Thursday 10 December
Topics: No 10 perspective in 2001; the early days of the Coalition Provisional Authority
Sir John Sawers, Private Secretary to Tony Blair with responsibility for Foreign Affairs, 1999-2001; UK Special Envoy for Iraq, May – July 2003 and Political Director, FCO, 2003 – 2007
Monday 14 December
Topic: Views from Baghdad 2004 – 2005
Lt Gen Sir John Kiszely
Lt Gen Robin Brims
Topic: The view from Basra 2004 – 2005
Lt Gen Jonathon Riley
Topic: Basra and the South after the invasion
Gen Sir Peter Wall
Tuesday 15 December
Topic: Baghdad at the time of the Coalition Provisional Authority
Sir Jeremy Greenstock
Topic: Views from Basra 2004 – 2006
Lt Gen William Rollo
Lt Gen John Cooper
Wednesday 16 December
Topic: The view from London and Baghdad
Lt Gen Sir Robert Fry
Topic: The view from Whitehall
Sir Nigel Sheinwald
Sir John Sawers
Desmond Bowen
Thursday 17 December
Topic: Promoting Iraq's recovery and growth after the initial invasion
Jim Drummond
Martin Dinham
Stephen Pickford
Tuesday 5 January 2010
Topic: Baghdad 2005 – 2006
Sir William Patey
Topics: The view from Baghdad 2005 – 2006; the military perspective from London 2006 – 2007
General Sir Nicholas Houghton
Vice Admiral Charles Style
Topic: Policy Decisions 2007 – 2009
Simon McDonald
Wednesday 6 January
Topic: Policy Decisions 2007 – 2009
General Sir Peter Wall
Jon Day
Mark Lowcock
Topic: Baghdad 2007 – 2009
Christopher Prentice
Thursday 7 January
Topic: Basra: Operation Charge of the Knights
Major General Barney White-Spunner
Topic: Basra: Developments after the Charge of the Knights
Nigel Haywood
Keith Mackiggan
Friday 8 January
Topic: Negotiating the UK military exit
Peter Watkins
Topic: UK's policy towards Iraq in 2009
John Jenkins
Frank Baker
Second Phase hearings
The second phase of the Inquiry's public hearings began during the week commencing 11 January 2010 although the first witnesses that week were part of its attempts to establish a narrative. During the second phase, witnesses were listed according to the roles on which they were questioned, rather than according to topic.
Monday 11 January 2010
Lieutenant General Sir Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Division South East, July 2006 – Jan 2007
Major General Jonathan Shaw, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Division South East, Jan – Aug 2007
Tuesday 12 January
Alastair Campbell, Director of Communications and Strategy to the Prime Minister, 2001 – 2003
Wednesday 13 January
Nemat Shafik, Permanent Secretary, DFID, 2008 – 2009
Lord Turnbull, Cabinet Secretary, 2002 – 2005
Thursday 15 January
Major General Graham Binns, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Division South East, Aug 2007 – Feb 2008
Monday 18 January
Jonathan Powell, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, 2001 – 2007
Tuesday 19 January
Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State for Defence, 2001 – 2005
Wednesday 20 January
Mark Lyall-Grant, Director General Political, FCO, 2007 – 2009
Sir David Omand, Permanent Secretary, Security and Intelligence Co-ordinator, 2002 – 2005
Thursday 21 January
Jack Straw, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, 2001 – 2006
Friday 22 January
Sir Suma Chakrabarti, Permanent Secretary, DFID, 2002 – 2007
Sir Nicholas Macpherson, Permanent Secretary, HMT, 2006 – 2009
Monday 25 January
Rt Hon Des Browne MP, Secretary of State for Defence, May 2006 – Oct 2008
Rt Hon John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Defence, Oct 2008 – June 2009
Tuesday 26 January
Sir Michael Wood, Legal Adviser, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2001 – 2006
David Brummell, Legal Secretary to the Law Officers, 2001 – 2004
Elizabeth Wilmshurst, Deputy Legal Adviser, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2001 – 2003
Margaret Beckett MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, May 2006 – June 2007
Wednesday 27 January
Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith QC, Attorney General, June 2001 – June 2007
Friday 29 January
Tony Blair, Prime Minister, 2001 – June 2007
Monday 1 February
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment) 2002 – August 2003; Chief of the Air Staff, August 2003 – April 2006; Chief of the Defence Staff, August 2006 – 2009
Sir Bill Jeffrey, Permanent Secretary, MOD, 2005 – 2009
General the Lord Walker of Aldringham, Chief of the General Staff, 2001 – Feb 2003; Chief of the Defence Staff, May 2003 – April 2006
Tuesday 2 February
Clare Short MP, International Development Secretary, 2001 – 2003
Hilary Benn MP, International Development Secretary, 2003 – 2007
Sir Peter Ricketts, Permanent Secretary, FCO, 2006 – 2009
Wednesday 3 February
Sir Kevin Tebbit, Permanent Secretary, MOD, 2001 – 2005
Rt Hon Dr John Reid MP, Secretary of State for Defence, 2005 – 2006
Rt Hon Ann Clywd MP, Prime Minister's Special Envoy to Iraq, 2003 – 2009
Monday 8 February
General Sir John McColl, Senior British Military Representative in Iraq, 2004 – 2005
Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, 2001 – 2006
Friday 5 March
Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, also chancellor 1997-2007
Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development
Monday 8 March
David Miliband, Foreign Secretary
Sir Bill Jeffrey, Permanent Secretary MOD 2005 – 2009
Post-election Hearings
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Chairman's opening remarks
Douglas Brand OBE, Chief Police Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad, 2003 to 2004
Sir John Holmes GCVO KBE CMG, HM Ambassador to Paris, 2001 to 2007
Wednesday 30 June
Rt Hon The Lord Jay of Ewelme GCMG, Permanent Under Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2002 to 2006
Iain MacLeod, Legal Counsellor to the UK Mission to the UN, 2001 to 2004
Cathy Adams, Legal Counsellor, Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers, 2002 to 2005
Friday 2 July
Bruce Mann CB, Director General Financial Management, Ministry of Defence, 2001 to 2004
Tom McKane, Director General Resource & Plans, Ministry of Defence, 2002 to 2006
Trevor Woolley CB, Director General Resource & Plans, Ministry of Defence, 1998 to 2002 and
Financial Director, Ministry of Defence, 2003 to 2009
Monday 5 July
Sally Keeble, Minister of State, Department for International Development, 2002 to 2003
Tuesday 6 July
Andy Bearpark CBE, Director Operations and Infrastructure in the Coalition Provisional Authority, 2003 to 2004
Martin Howard CB, Director General Operational Policy, MOD, 2004 to 2007
Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, 2007 to 2009; Secretary of State for Defence, 2009
Wednesday 7 July
Sir Richard Dalton, KCMG HM Ambassador to Iran, 2003 to 2006
Sir Geoffrey Adams KCMG, HM Ambassador to Iran, 2006 to 2009
Friday 9 July
Sir Jonathan Cunliffe CB, Managing Director, Financial Regulation & Industry, 2002; Managing Director, Macroeconomic Policy and International Finance, HM Treasury, 2003 to 2007
Mark Etherington, Head of Provincial Reconstruction Team, Basra 2006 to 2007
Monday 12 July
Carne Ross, First Secretary, United Kingdom Mission to New York, 1998 to 2002
Transcript and Statement
Lt Gen Sir James Dutton KCB CBE, General Officer Commanding Multi National Division (South East), 2005; Deputy Chief of Joint Operations (Operations), 2007 to 2009
Wednesday 14 July
General Sir Kevin O'Donoghue KCB CBE, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Health), 2002 to 2004; Chief of Defence Logistics, 2005 to 2007; Chief of Defence Material, 2007 to 2009
John Dodds, Team Leader – Defence, Diplomacy and Intelligence, HM Treasury, 2003 to 2005
Rt Hon The Lord Boateng, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, 2002 to 2005
Friday 16 July
Michael Wareing CMG, Prime Minister's Envoy for Reconstruction in Southern Iraq and Chairman of the Basra Development Commission, 2007 to 2009
Rt Hon Adam Ingram, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, 2001 to 2007
Monday 19 July
Vice Admiral Peter Wilkinson CB CVO, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Personnel), 2007 to present
Lt Gen Mark Mans CBE, Deputy Adjutant General, 2005 to 2008
Air Marshal David Pocock CB CVO, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Personnel), 2005 to 2007
Tueday 20 July
Baroness Manningham-Buller DCB, Deputy Director General, Security Service until 2002; Director General, Security Service, 2002 to 2007
Maj Gen Andy Salmon CMG OBE, General Officer Commanding Multi National Division (South East), 2008 to 2009
Lt Gen Louis Lillywhite CB MBE QHS, Surgeon General, 2006 to 2009
Wednesday 21 July
Stephen White OBE, Director of Law and Order and Senior Police Adviser to the Coalition Provisional Authority, 2003 to 2004
Colin Smith QPM, Senior Police Adviser, Basra, 2005 to 2006
Lt Gen Anthony Palmer CB CBE, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Personnel), 2002 to 2005
Lt Gen Sir Alistair Irwin KCB CBE, Adjutant General, 2003 to 2005
Carolyn Miller, Director Europe, Middle East and Americas, Department for International Development, 2001 to 2004
Friday 23 July
Paul Kernaghan CBE QPM, International Policing portfolio lead, Association of Chief Police Officers for England, Wales & Northern Ireland, 2001 to 2008
Monday 26 July
Sir Ronnie Flanagan GBE QPM, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, 2005 to 2008
Sir Peter Spencer KCB, Chief of Defence Procurement, 2003 to 2007
Tuesday 27 July
Lt Gen Sir Robert Fulton KBE, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment Capability), 2003 to 2006
Lt Gen Andrew Figgures CBE, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment Capability), 2006 to 2009
Dr Hans Blix, 1st Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, 2000 to 2003
Wednesday 28 July
General Sir Richard Dannatt GCB CBE MC, Assistant Chief of the General Staff, 2001 to 2002; Commander in Chief Land Command, 2005 to 2006; Chief of the General Staff, 2006 to 2009
General Sir Mike Jackson GCB CBE DSO DL, Commander in Chief Land Command, 2000 to 2003; Chief of the General Staff, 2003 to 2006
Friday 30 July
Rt Hon The Lord Prescott, First Secretary of State and Deputy Prime Minister, to 2007
Secret hearings
During the period after the general election campaign, the Inquiry held a number of hearings behind closed doors. Some of these did not take place in public because they included junior officials. However the Inquiry has now published the transcripts of these hearings.
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The view from Baghdad and Basra 2004 to 2006
Lindy Cameron, Head of DFID Baghdad, 2004 to 2005
Simon Collis, Consul General Basra, 2004 to 2005
Tim Foy, Head of DFID Baghdad, 2005 to 2006; Head of PRT Basra and reviewer of PRT 2006
James Tansley, Consul General Basra, 2005 to 2006
Thursday 24 June
The view from Baghdad and Basra 2007 to 2009
Jonny Baxter, Head of DFID Baghdad, 2007 to 2008
Richard Jones, Consul General Basra, 2007 to 2008
Kathleen Reid, Head of DFID Basra, 2007 to 2008
Rob Tinline, Head of PRT Basra, 2007 to 2008
John Tucknott, Deputy Head of Mission Baghdad, 2007 to 2009
September 2010
In October 2010, the Inquiry announced that it had seen two further witnesses in "private" the previous month. It did not give further details or publish transcripts.
Matthew Rycroft, Foreign Affairs Private Secretary to Tony Blair 2002-2004
Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Permanent Representative to the European Union 2000-2003; Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister and Head of the Defence and Overseas Secretariat 2003-2007; HM Ambassador to Washington DC covering the period 2007 to 2009.
2011 hearings
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy GCB CBE DSO, United Kingdom's Air Component Commander for Operation Telic One, 2003; Chief of Joint Operations, 2004 to 2006; Chief of the Air Staff, 2006 to 2009
Wednesday 19 January
Tom McKane, Deputy Head of Defence & Overseas Secretariat, Cabinet Office, 1999 to 2002
Sir Stephen Wall GCMG LVO, Prime Minister's Adviser on European Issues and Head of the Cabinet Office's European Secretariat, 2000 to 2004
Friday 21 January
Tony Blair, Prime Minister, 1997 to 2007
Tuesday 25 January
Lord Wilson of Dinton GCB, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, 1998 to 2002
Lord Turnbull of Enfield GCB, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, 2002 to 2005
Wednesday 25 January
Sir David Richmond KBE CMG, Deputy United Kingdom Special Representative to Iraq, 2003 to 2004; United Kingdom Special Representative to Iraq, 2004; and Director General Defence and Intelligence, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2004 to 2007
Thursday 27 January
Admiral The Lord Boyce GCB OBE DL, Chief of the Defence Staff, 2001 to 2003
Friday 28 January
Sir Gus O'Donnell KCB, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, 2005 to date
Monday 31 January
Stephen Pattison, Head of United Nations Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2001 to 2003 and Director of International Security, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2004 to 2007
John Buck, Director for Iraq, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2003 to 2004
Wednesday 2 February
Rt Hon. Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, 2001 to 2006


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Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Wiggonlea Farm Cottages
The property
Alderwasley 2 miles.
This is a wonderful detached barn conversion, one of two holiday properties on the owners' own working livestock farm, settled in the heart of rural Derbyshire, two miles from Alderwasley.
Beautifully converted, this Derbyshire cottage is the perfect place for couples, friends or families to enjoy one of the most picturesque parts of the Peak District.
With open brickwork and beams plus a lovely woodburner, this Alderwasley cottage brims with traditional farmhouse charm.
There are two lovely bedrooms, one set on the ground floor alongside a wet room, and both convertible on request, with the option to create either twin or super king-size bedrooms.
With a sociable open plan living area, complete with a warming woodburner, this Peak District cottage is a calming place to return to after an eventful day of exploration.
On warm evenings you can settle in the pretty garden, ideal for taking advantage of sunny Peak District evenings.
Alderwasley is an outdoor-enthusiast's delight, with paths from the doorstep, and the Peak District National Park just a short drive away.
A visit to the quaint market town of Wirksworth rewards visitors with lovely pubs, superb restaurants and many interesting shops and boutiques.
Matlock is nearby, with its many attractions to suit all ages, including the Matlock Farm Park, Gulliver's Kingdom, and the unique Heights of Abraham from where you enjoy an elevated display of Derbyshire's green horizon.
A wonderful base for enjoying this rich and varied area.
Note: This cottage sits next to Ref. 30357, together they sleep 10 (8 adults).
Two bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request): 1 x super king-size double with child's sofa bed, 1 x ground floor super king-size double. Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Shared external utility. Shared external games room with pool table.
- Oil central heating with woodburner
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer in shared utility, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Patio garden with furniture and BBQ
- Shared games room with pool table and darts board
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile
- Note: This cottage has a Disability rating Grade 1
- Note: There are narrow stairs in this property
About the location
Wirksworth 2 miles; Belper 7 miles.
Alderwasley is a scattered area of farms and a couple of local pubs located in lovely rolling countryside with undisturbed views for miles, on the southern borders of the Peak District National Park. Nearby Wirksworth is a small, charming market town on the edge of the White Peak, and is full of character, with many buildings of architectural interest, including its magnificent parish church. Visitors will enjoy exploring the ancient "jitties" and courtyards, and the National Stone Centre, as well as the delightful surrounding countryside including nearby Carsington Water and the High Peak Trail. Rock climbing and cycling can be enjoyed here at every level, and there is good walking all around. Well Dressing is unique to Derbyshire, and Wirksworth combines this tradition with a lively carnival. The annual Arts festival attracts international performers of every kind. Close to Alderwasley is Belper which is a town with a long and famous history dating back to the 13th Century, when it was then called Beaurepaire (beautiful retreat), a name that still holds true today. Now a spirited and bustling town, attractions include the North Mill, Long Row and the River Gardens. Beautiful Chatsworth House, Shottle Hall and Haddon Hall are within easy reach, as well as Matlock Bath with its spectacular cable car, the newly restored Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Only 2 miles away, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Cromford is not to be missed. A great location for a varied holiday.
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Hawke's Bay Wine and Food goers certainly won't be bored at next year's event - with workshops, a fashion show, entertainment aplenty and the chance to taste wines from 24 local vineyards.
For the second year, HB Wine and Food will be held on January 29 at Roy's Hill in Gimblett Gravels winegrowing region.
"We are trying to create something that's a little different," festival organiser Carol-Ann Stubbs said.
"Last year was the first time we had everything in the one place, the decentralised format we had before needed a revamp, we did the research and found people were spending lots of time on the bus."
A varied line-up of talented musicians will be playing on the day, from New Zealand DJ Dick (Magik) Johnson, to Australian Jazz singer/songwriter Vince Jones, and old school soul favourites Ardijah.
"There will also be four informative workshops including a syrah workshop with leading winemaker Tony Bish from Sacred Hill and a seafood workshop with chef Jeremy Rameka from Pacifica with wine matched by Gordon Russell from Esk Valley.
A festival market will showcase local food producers and children get a special play area, complete with merry go round, bouncy castle and giant sandpit.
Ms Stubbs said this year the focus was on cementing the centralised venue as a great place to sample a little bit of everything in one place.
"Roys Hill is the heart of wine country, we think we have got a really great sight, it also levels the playing field for all wineries ... even if they don't have a cellar door people can taste their wines.
"For us it's all about wine and food and the entertainment complements that," Ms Stubbs said.
Tickets are $45 general admission including entry, festival glass and goody bag and $65 for a HB Wine & Food bus ticket including bus travel, entry, festival glass and goody bag. Visit www.hawkesbaywineandfood-festival.co.nz


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Victoria's public sector watchdog is investigating claims that the Bracks Government doctored an annual report from the state's former surveyor-general and forged his signature on another document.
Acting Ombudsman Robert Seamer has decided to investigate why former surveyor-general Keith Bell's final annual report was substantially altered before being tabled in State Parliament last November.
Mr Seamer, who was asked to look into the issues by the State Opposition, is also examining accusations that the Department of Sustainability and Environment used an electronic version of Mr Bell's signature to sign off on a section of another report that he said he had not written.
Auditor-General Wayne Cameron has told Opposition planning spokesman Ted Baillieu he would "maintain a watching brief" on what transpired from those inquiries.
Mr Bell finished as surveyor-general in July 2003. He told The Age last month that his final report had been altered.
The original version featured criticisms of Land Victoria and raised concerns about administrative procedures that were having a negative effect on his role.
Planning Minister Mary Delahunty was also criticised over a lack of consultation on an issue in his original report. But more than a dozen paragraphs and sentences were edited out of the version tabled in Parliament. They referred to Land Victoria and Ms Delahunty.
It was revealed that the Government had ignored advice from its Deputy Solicitor, James Ruddle, who said that officials should not interfer with the report.
The Government has also been criticised for the unauthorised use of Mr Bell's signature in a report late last year. Mr Bell said he had not written material published under his name.
Mr Baillieu yesterday called on the Government to release all documentation regarding the decision to alter Mr Bell's report. He said Victorians were entitled to know who ordered the report to be changed, and why.
"At best, this is a gross impropriety and, at worst, a serious contempt," Mr Baillieu said.
Premier Steve Bracks defended the changes, saying the department had to be satisfied with the report before submitting it to Parliament.
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The $9.5 million dedicated from the Government in the next five years to expand school breakfast programmes has been meet with positive responses by Hawke's Bay principals, but they say responsibility still needs to lie with parents.
Prime Minister John Key announced the funding as part of the Government's response to a report on child poverty by an expert advisory group set up by the Children's Commissioner.
The extra funding will cover half of the expected costs to expand the KickStart programme which was set up in 2009 by Sanitarium and Fonterra. The companies will be expected to cover the rest.
The development will allow the initiative to expand to five days a week for all schools that need it.
Nelson Park School principal Nevan Bridge said any targeted assistance to hungry children could only be a good thing.
"Children and people tend to struggle to learn when they are not fed properly but I think we have to look at the underlying issues that are creating these problems," he said. "We have up to 270,000 New Zealand children living in poverty and not eating properly."
The Prime Minister said yesterday that although he believed it was the parents' responsibility to feed their children, the Government accepted that it needed to step in. The extra funding will boost programmes already under way rather than set up new Government schemes.
Mr Bridge agreed with John Key, saying it is still largely the responsibility of the parents to ensure their children are fed before they head off to school.
"We are helping out kids with lunches but sometimes its difficult to tell whether they have eaten or not but we do check their lunch boxes," Mr Bridge said. "Unfortunately if parents are struggling with their budget they tend to go for the lower quality food. There also needs to be an education for parents on how they can help feed their children the best they can."
The programme provides a breakfast consisting of Weetbix and milk twice a week to children at about 570 schools across the country, involving half of all decile 1-4 schools.
Hawke's Bay Primary Principals Association president and Mahora School principal Rohan Pearse said the extra funds will help Hawke's Bay schools and kids are in need of a good start to the day.
"The decision has some debate around it, there are two very different viewpoints to the idea of feeding kids in schools.
"We understand both views, one that these kids need to be feed an the other that it is the parents responsibility," Mr Pearse said.
"But at the end of the day kids don't get to make that choice and there are hungry kids out there that need food to help support their learning."
Irongate School principal Fay Wooster said although her school and many others are already feeding children breakfasts and other meals there needs to be a recognition of the problems in society that causechildren to go hungry.
"We tend to feed between five to 25 kids every morning," she said. "But I think people need to understand that there are problems that need to be addressed by social development that are not education related problems."
Act Party leader John Banks said it was wrong for the Government to accept parental responsibility when there was already "plenty of welfare structure in place to make sure there's a couple of Weetbix and hot milk on the table every morning".
"I remember going to school hungry often, and no one wants kids going to school hungry. But unfortunately I'm not sure it's going to work, because is the next thing lunch and then dinner?
"Shouldn't we be looking at parental responsibility. Shouldn't we be looking at what is going on and the trauma in the family that's causing the kids to go to school hungry?"
Salvation Army social policy spokesman Major Campbell Roberts says the announcement shows that policy-makers are attentive to the public's concerns regarding children and a commitment to reducing child poverty.
"While food in school's programmes are critical in alleviating some of the symptoms of child poverty, as well as giving these children a fairer chance of achieving at school, it is also crucial to address the underlying reasons their families are impoverished," Major Roberts said.
"Child poverty is a source of deep shame for us as a country and we need to be prepared to pay the price to mitigate this dire social problem now or we will be paying a greater price for decades to come."
Other initiatives include an extra $500,000 a year for the next three years for KidsCan to provide more clothes, and health and hygiene products to disadvantaged children.


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David Byrne and Ruthie Ann Miles on "Here Lies Love"
David Byrne talks about his 1980s disco musical about the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, "Here Lies Love," along with Ruthie Ann Miles, who plays Imelda Marcos. Set in a dance club atmosphere, the musical traces Imelda Morcos's meteoric rise to power and subsequent descent into disgrace at the end of the People Power Revolution. It's playing at the Public Theater through July 28.


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The Kingdom And the Power; By Gay Talese. Illustrated. An N.A.L. Book. 555 pp. New York and Cleveland: The World Publishing Company. $10. The Kingdom
By BEN H. BAGDIKIAN ();
June 08, 1969,
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Writing in The New York Times Book Review about "The Kingdom and the Power" is like commenting in L'Osservatore Romano on revelations about the Vatican: it is a ritual of public mortification. But that's why newspapers were born. Except that the traditional order of things is for the newspaper to do the mortifying.
June 08, 1969
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