text: Kanawha senator asks for teacher absentee rates By Phil Kabler February 19, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Lots of people talk about the impact of truancy on student achievement, but one state senator requested figures Tuesday on absentee rates among teachers.Sen. Erik Wells, D-Kanawha, asked state Superintendent of Schools Jim Phares to provide teacher absentee rates by county for the past five years.Wells, in the Senate Education Committee meeting, noted that Kanawha County had to pay substitute teachers $4.6 million last school year, and said he believes there is a problem with high absenteeism among some teachers."If we see someone missing 10, 12, 14, 15 days [a year] over a five-year period, there's an issue there," Wells said. "I want to see absences from both sides."Phares said informal data show that teachers have higher percentages of absentee rates than students in most counties, but said he wanted to see more precise data.Statewide, percentages of students with 20 or more unexcused absences in a school year range from about 3 percent at the elementary school level to about 10 percent at the high school level, he said.Purchase of routers questionedAlso Tuesday, members of the Senate Finance Committee grilled Administration Secretary Ross Taylor and Tomblin administration chief of staff Rob Alsop regarding the recent legislative audit that found the state had overpaid nearly $8 million by buying oversize computer network routers to be installed in schools, libraries and other public facilities around the state, as part of a federally funded broadband Internet initiative."It's just not conceivable to me that something of this size could get so messed up, and nobody seems to know what happened," said Sen. Doug Facemire, D-Braxton. "It sounds like somebody who was representing us didn't know what they were doing and got sold a bill of goods." Alsop said he has been instructed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to talk to the parties involved, find the facts, and prepare a response to the findings of the legislative audit, which was released Feb. 10.Both Alsop and Taylor said part of the difficulty has been that the $24 million router purchase took place in 2010 under the Manchin administration, and many of individuals directly involved, including former Office of Technology director Kyle Schafer, are no longer in state government."When we came in, the decision had been made. We had the routers, and we've tried to work from there," Alsop said.Then-Senate President Tomblin began acting as governor on Nov. 15, 2010, when Manchin resigned to become a U.S. senator. Tomblin was elected to the remaining year of the Manchin's unexpired term in November 2011, and re-elected to a four-year term last November.Sen. Truman Chafin, D-Mingo, said he believes that had the federal funds been spent properly, broadband service would be available by now in the counties he represents."Somebody's got to be held accountable here. People in Mingo, Mercer and McDowell counties don't have broadband service," he said. Taylor said the broadband initiative remains a work in progress."I think it's too early to determine if it's a success or failure," he said.Reach Phil Kabler at email@example.com or 304-348-1220. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year 3 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 4 Parole hearing set for Putnam man who claims wrongful sex assault conviction 5 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield Solid Waste Authority considering new director Previous Story Biden says a shotgun will scare off intruders Next Story


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Belt's eighth-inning blast fuels rally for sweep
First baseman continues to hound D-backs as Giants' bats bust out
PHOENIX -- By his own admission, Brandon Belt's hitting has remained uneven. Imagine what might happen when he steadies himself.
Continuing his proficiency against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Belt lined a three-run homer in Wednesday night's eighth inning to erase a two-run deficit and lift the Giants to a 9-6 victory.
The decision gave the reigning World Series champions a three-game series sweep over the D-backs at Chase Field. The Giants improved to 4-2 against the D-backs, whom Belt has victimized three times with game-winning hits.
The Giants recorded their third consecutive come-from-behind victory and ninth of the season, tying them with Pittsburgh for the most in the National League.
"It's a mindset of this team. We have a strong group of guys that's going to play until the last out," right fielder Hunter Pence said. "It'd be nice to get a lead early and run away with one, but that hasn't been the case so far."
The Giants stroked eight extra-base hits, their most since they amassed nine at Colorado on Sept. 18, 2011. Wednesday's total helped them keep pace with and eventually surpass the D-backs, who led 3-1 after two innings and 6-4 through seven.
Then Pence and Gregor Blanco coaxed eighth-inning walks from Arizona reliever David Hernandez. With two outs, up came Belt, who lined an 0-2 fastball into the right-field stands for his third homer of the season.
"See something over the plate and put the bat on the ball," Belt said, describing his approach against Hernandez. "Basically keep it as simple as possible."
Hernandez helped Belt by throwing a pitch down the middle, missing catcher Miguel Montero's high target.
"I threw the first two exactly where I wanted to and threw the third one exactly where he wanted me to," Hernandez said.
The Giants' next series against Arizona is June 7-9. Belt already may have circled those dates on his calendar. He's batting .412 (7-for-17) with three homers and nine RBIs in six games against the D-backs this year. Belt has accumulated most of those numbers in critical situations. He delivered tiebreaking singles in the ninth inning on April 22 and in the eighth inning of Monday's series opener. He also drilled a two-run, pinch-hit homer to force extra innings on April 23.
"He's proving that he's going to be a good hitter, and a big-moment hitter," said Pence, who provided another Giants highlight with the longest homer of his career -- a sixth-inning drive to center field that traveled a calculated 460 feet.
Belt's hitting only .239 overall, which prompted Giants manager Bruce Bochy to observe that the first baseman hasn't achieved consistency. Informed of Bochy's remark, Belt took no offense.
"I totally agree with that," Belt said. "I'm not sure what the reason is, but I still haven't found that consistent groove yet. I'm trying to find it day-in, day-out."
The same could be said of Giants starter Tim Lincecum, who recorded a 1.32 ERA in his previous two starts but couldn't sustain that effectiveness. Lincecum lasted five innings and allowed five runs on a season-high 10 hits, the biggest one being Cliff Pennington's three-run homer in the second inning.
San Francisco's offense not only saved Lincecum but also sustained its momentum after Belt's big homer. The Giants added a pair of ninth-inning runs on Pablo Sandoval's RBI double and Buster Posey's sacrifice fly. Thanks to four walks, the Giants scored five runs in the final two innings on just two hits.
Sergio Romo gave the Giants a scare in the bottom of the ninth, though not with his pitching. Covering first base on the back end of an attempted double play, Romo was handcuffed by shortstop Brandon Crawford's return throw and was struck by the ball on his left wrist. But Romo emphatically waved off athletic trainer Dave Groeschner and struck out A.J. Pollock to record his 11th save in 12 opportunities.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Soulforce, the group founded by Rev. Mel White that "works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people" arrives in Abilene today.
Rev. Cindi Love wrote, "May I ask for your help in Abilene today? The Soulforce Equality Riders arrive today to visit Abilene Christian University (my alma mater) and Hardin-Simmons University. Our local news outlet, Big Country Home Page, has posted a poll to ask local citizens if the riders should be welcomed. Please go to the site and vote "yes" to help us ensure that a welcome is supported and to give visibility to the incredible witness of Riders."
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As folks move towards a greener way of life, it's important to know where we can do our part by recycling. Springfield offers three recycling facilities for citizens to use. Hours for each facility vary, as does what each facility accepts. A detailed guide to recyclables (PDF) is available from the city, as well as directions to each location.
Franklin Avenue Recycling Center - located at 731 N Franklin, this center accepts bagged leaves and grass, tin, plastic, paper, glass containers, cardboard, and aluminum.
Lone Pine Recycling Center- located at 3020 S. Lone Pine, this center can accept bagged leaves and grass, tin, plastic, paper, glass containers, cardboard, and aluminum.
Yard Waste Recycling Center - located off of Farm Road 164, this center accepts grass clippings, leaves, garden and flowerbed vegetation, and small, non-wood shrub trimmings from residents within the city limits free of charge. The city requests that non-residents pay an honor fee of $.50 per bag. Commercial haulers and lawn services can bring clippings to the center for free.
The Yard Waste Recycling Center also accepts brush from both residential and commercial users. Residential users can bring brush to the center for $3 per vehicle. It is important to note that limbs are not to be longer than 4 feet. Limbs up to 6 inches in diameter are accepted loose, but anything larger, plus rootballs are to be taken to the landfill. Non-residents can bring brush and limbs to the center for $.50 per bundle. More information about the Yard Waste Recycling Center, including directions and information about commercial yard waste can be found at the Yard Waste Recycling Center's website.
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Lenovo Announces Global Search for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torchbearers
BEIJING, August 7, 2007 – Lenovo, a worldwide leader in the PC market, announced today that with the help of Google it will conduct a global online search for the world's most innovative thinkers to participate in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay and of the Olympic Games, Lenovo will celebrate the power of inspiration across the world by honoring torchbearers who embody the Olympic Spirit.
These 'new thinkers' will participate in the historic China portion of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. Lenovo's innovative torchbearer selection program will make extensive use of the Google platform. Starting next week, Google search users and affiliated Web site visitors will be directed to www.Lenovo.com/torch by promotional links and can register for Lenovo's global torchbearer search. At the end of September, 20 entrants from around the world will be selected to create and submit videos on YouTube showcasing how they exhibit the Olympic ideals and new thinking.
Visitors will cast their votes on the videos submitted in October, and the top three vote-getters will be nominated by Lenovo to be torchbearers for the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. In the coming weeks, Lenovo will also launch several country-specific torchbearer selection programs.
"As a worldwide partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, we are very excited to bring torchbearer opportunities to the general public through Google. This is an innovative approach to torchbearer nomination," said Deepak Advani, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Lenovo. "Using Google's unsurpassed search and hosting platforms, we will invite people to nominate 'new thinkers' — those who embody our company's philosophy and share in our global vision. New thinkers are representative of our passion for ingenuity and exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit."
The criteria for a "new thinker":
To show appreciation for "New Thinkers" registering in the campaign, Lenovo will manage weekly promotions to award them Lenovo Olympic pins, Olympic Torch-themed notebook PCs, and even the real Olympic Torch itself. Lenovo, winner of multiple awards in PC design, is also the designer of the 2008 Olympic Torch.
The official torch lighting will take place in Olympia, Greece, in March 2008. The torch is planned to travel to 22 cities in five continents before spending 97 days traveling to more than 100 cities in Mainland China. It will arrive at its final destination in Beijing on August 8, 2008, marking the start of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It is the longest ever Torch Relay in Olympic history with more cities visited than any past Games.
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Companies are increasingly leveraging technology to address the explosion in demand created by virtualization and the shift toward the cloud. They are also turning to cutting-edge tools to overcome back- and front-office challenges such as meeting server and storage needs, managing storage assets and complex infrastructure, fulfillment, forecasting, supply chain execution, monitoring customer loyalty, and leveraging big data and analytics. How are you gearing up to address these challenges?
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Beavers forked by Sun Devils
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Arizona State found an answer to what was missing just in time.
The Sun Devils made smart decisions and finished at the basket in the closing minutes to hold off Oregon State on Thursday night for a 72-62 win.
Arizona State (14-2, 3-0 Pac-12) saw a 15-point second-half lead shrink to four with just more than five minutes to go.
"We were unfocused at a point in time and they came back," said Sun Devils guard Jahii Carson, who had a game-high 20 points. "We came back and played the way we're supposed to play . ball screens, multiple-pass possessions and finding the open guy. When we play like that we get easy baskets."
Carrick Felix added 18 points and 14 rebounds in recording his fifth double-double of the season for the Sun Devils, who won their first conference road game of the season.
Devon Collier had 18 points, eight rebounds for Oregon State (10-5, 0-2).
A 9-2 run early in the second half helped Arizona State push a six-point halftime lead to 15. Jonathan Gilling's basket finished the run, giving the Sun Devils a 52-37 lead with 14:18 left.
The Beavers answered, scoring seven in a row to cut the deficit to eight.
Oregon State kept chipping away, with Ahmad Starks hitting a short jumper with 6:58 remaining to cap a 7-0 run to put the score at 55-51.
Oregon State closed within four once more, at 57-53, on two Collier free throws.
But Arizona State came back with layups by Carson and Felix then a dunk by Jordan Bachynski to go up 65-55 with 1:42 left. Oregon State got no closer than eight from that point.
"Basketball by nature is a game of runs. We went up by 15 and before we could blink it was down to four," Sun Devils head coach Herb Sendek said. "Our guys showed a good measure of resiliency, bending but not breaking."
Bachynski finished with 10 points and nine rebounds, helping the Sun Devils to a 49-35 edge on the boards.
Oregon State got 10 points from Starks and eight from Roberto Nelson on a combined 5 of 18 shooting. The two senior guards average a combined 29 points.
Beavers coach Craig Robinson didn't have an answer for the missing offense.
"If I knew that I could fix it," Robinson said. "I think they still need to get used to being the guys."
Collier scored six points early, helping Oregon State to a 13-9 lead.
Arizona State later took its first lead at 17-15 on a basket by Ruslan Pateev.
The Beavers then went on a 13-4 run, including six more from Collier, going ahead 28-21 on two free throws by Starks.
But the Sun Devils ended the half on a 10-0 run to lead 36-30 behind Carson's 11 points.
It was a poor shooting half for both teams, with Arizona State making 14 of 35 from the field and Oregon State 12 of 33.
Oregon State played without sophomore forward Eric Moreland. Robinson announced that Moreland and Victor Robbins have been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
Moreland started Oregon State's first 14 games, averaging 10.8 points and 11.1 rebounds. Robbins, a guard/forward, has played a total of 63 minutes in nine games this season.
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Key Insights On Managing Pediatric Equinus With Orthoses
Pediatric equinus can be a challenging condition to diagnose and treat. With this in mind, these expert panelists discuss the differential diagnosis, the positioning of orthoses to control the condition, and the benefits that various modalities can have in managing the condition.
Q: How do you narrow down the differential diagnosis of pediatric equinus?
A: Edwin Harris, DPM, cites several possible causes for equinus deformity including: hemiplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord pathology, acquired contractures and idiopathic toe walking syndrome. He says one can narrow the differential diagnosis by starting with the chronology of the toe walking itself.
"Children who start toe walking from the time they first walk are less worrisome than children who walk normally for a period of time and then start toe walking," points out Dr. Harris.
In general, Dr. Harris says toe walking associated with the muscular dystrophies occurs in older children and their gait patterns suggest pelvic weakness. In these cases, Dr. Harris advises clinicians to draw creatine, phosphokinase and aldolase. If one suspects central nervous system pathology at that level, Dr. Harris advises referring the patient for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spinal cord.
The major causes of equinus vary with age, according to Mary Keen, MD. One must consider if the deformity is present at birth, if it is symmetric or asymmetric, if there is arthrogryposis and if the condition is syndromic or non-syndromic.
If equinus is asymmetric in a preschool child, Dr. Keen suspects hemiplegic cerebral palsy. If a preschool child has symmetric equinus, she considers various causes of an upper motor neuron syndrome or sensory integration dysfunction. Dr. Keen notes many children with autism spectrum disorders seem to have toe walking tendencies. She also considers idiopathic toe walking (which often tends to run in families) and dystrophin deficient myopathy.
Dr. Keen, Dr. Harris and Robert Bielski, MD, note that birth history is critical. Dr. Harris adds that circumstances surrounding the mother's pregnancy that could be contributing factors include: premature delivery, maternal bleeding, prolonged labor, nuchal cord, fetal bradycardia, postnatal seizures and respiratory difficulties. He says all of these factors point to possible central nervous system insult and inappropriate acquisition of major motor milestones also suggests some degree of nervous system malfunction.
In addition to ascertaining the birth history, Dr. Bielski encourages clinicians to narrow down the differential diagnosis by asking about the developmental history. He notes that he will ask about changes in strength, coordination, endurance and bladder control. Doing so will usually rule out most of the neuromuscular problems, according to Dr. Bielski.
In the review of systems (ROS), Dr. Keen says one should assess for any associated physical or behavioral abnormalities or concerns.
In regard to the physical examination, Dr. Keen advises clinicians to look for long track signs, range of motion loss, atrophy or hypertrophy among other factors. As part of his exam, Dr. Bielski looks for increased tone, checks tibialis anterior strength and checks the back for signs of dimples, hairy patches or scoliosis.
Dr. Harris says the physical examination, with emphasis on ranges of motion, and neurological evaluation will also help narrow the differential diagnosis. As he points out, abnormal deep tendon reflexes, a positive Babinski sign and alteration in tone implicate the central nervous system.
"Idiopathic toe walkers are preferential toe walkers," adds Dr. Harris. "They will come down on command but revert to an equinus gait when they are distracted."
Q: How proximal does an orthosis need to be to control equinus?
A: Dr. Keen notes that an orthosis must enclose the calf to control equinus. She recommends an orthotic wearing schedule that varies depending on the severity of tone (if present), contracture risk based on tone and gait habits, and the degree of severity of the toe walking habit.
The length of the orthosis depends on what one is treating and how severe the equinus is, according to Dr. Bielski. He typically will use a full-length (above calf) ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).
To effectively control equinus, orthoses should come just below the knee, according to Dr. Harris. "The lower the orthosis, the shorter its proximal lever arm. The shorter the lever arm, the less efficient it is in controlling the ankle joint," he explains. Dr. Harris says stiffness in the proximal portion of the orthosis is another factor in control. The more forward the proximal medial and lateral trim lines, the stiffer the posterior portion of the orthosis becomes, according to Dr. Harris. He also notes the possibility of articulating the orthosis at the ankle to allow varying degrees of ankle motion, saying it is necessary to restrict plantarflexion to neutral in the control of equinus.
Q: What physical therapy techniques are available to help manage equinus deformity?
A: Dr. Bielski thinks mild equinus does respond to manual stretching and older kids, and pre-teens can actively participate in a stretching program. In several patients, he has found that the tibialis anterior will show improved strength if he treats some of the equinus with physical therapy.
Dr. Harris also notes the effectiveness of regular stretching. "It becomes impractical and uneconomical to schedule a large number of physical therapy sessions to do stretching," he cautions. "The therapist's role in stretching is to train the parents to perform home stretching correctly and then supervise their performance regularly."
Serial stretching casting can help increase the range of ankle dorsiflexion, says Dr. Harris. Although such a technique is most effective in children who cannot dorsiflex to a neutral position, he notes there are some risks to serial stretching casting. He says pressure sores can occur even in a perfectly applied cast, particularly in children with spasticity. Children with osteopenia secondary either to their disease or to disuse may sustain fractures during serial casting, notes Dr. Harris.
Dr. Keen's recommendations for physical therapy depend on several factors. If she encounters a contracture in equinus without apparent hypertonia, Dr. Keen says serial stretch casting, followed by a home program of stretching and night splinting as well as gait training, can be very effective. In addition, clinicians should consider casting, night splinting, an AFO for daytime use and gait training in physical therapy for these patients.
If there is some good underlying active movement in the anterior compartment muscles after casting, Dr. Keen says subsequent active strengthening of these muscles is an important part of physical therapy as well. If there is some active movement but the child has a hard time learning how to get these muscles activated and moving, she may suggest electrical stimulation as a method of helping the child learn how it feels to activate the muscle. If there is mild weakness, kinesiotaping can provide a gentle dorsiflexion assist, according to Dr. Keen.
A physical therapist's assessment serves as another document of the ranges of motion, says Dr. Harris, and it frequently identifies subtle alterations in tone that the physician may not recognize. Once one has achieved an acceptable range of motion, the physical therapist can further assist by training and strengthening the muscles in the anterior compartment.
Q: Are there any steps one should take before prescribing ankle foot orthoses for equinus?
A: Attempting to force a contracted equinus foot into a neutral AFO can lead to a midfoot "break," cautions Dr. Bielski. However, he notes stretching casts will often help get the ankle to neutral prior to AFO fitting. Dr. Bielski has also used nighttime splints (similar to plantar fasciitis splinting programs) that allow patients to stretch the Achilles at night.
Reduce contractures before fitting the AFO, says Dr. Keen, who looks for a passive range of motion (ROM) of at least 10 to 15 degrees at the ankle with the knee extended before recommending AFOs.
Dr. Harris considers any child who cannot achieve neutral ankle position to be functionally unbraceable if walking is the goal. He adds that children who can come to neutral are "marginal candidates" for AFOs. Under these circumstances, the AFO may be the only treatment option short of tendon lengthening and capsulotomy. If this is the case, one can use a solid AFO to maintain position and prevent worsening. Dr. Harris says progressing equinus is undesirable in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He says a nighttime AFO prevents but does not reverse the progression of equinus.
To achieve adequate control for walking, Dr. Harris says there must be at least 10 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion when the knee is extended and adds that 15 degrees is an ideal angle for dorsiflexion.
Q: What is the role of botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Allergan) in managing equinus deformity? What are the indications for solid ankle versus articulated AFOs?
A: The physiology behind Botox is "very simple," says Dr. Harris, noting that the toxin paralyzes the neuromuscular junction, which weakens the muscle.
Dr. Bielski has found that Botox seems to work best in those patients who have developed equinus due to spasticity. "I have been less impressed with Botox in patients who have contractures from other causes (arthrogryposis, post-traumatic, etc.)," he asserts.
"Serial casting definitely can work without Botox. I generally will use Botox when therapy and casting have reached a plateau and the equinus persists."
Dr. Keen uses Botox in patients with significant hypertonia. She recommends using a prearticulated AFO with articulations in place but not opened up when a clinician wonders if the child will have adequate tone reduction to make use of articulations. If the child has severe hypertonia to the point where he or she will not have functional use of any ankle ROM, Dr. Keen recommends a solid AFO. If there is no hypertonia and one suspects simple habitual toe walking, Dr. Keen suggests using articulated AFOs. She says patients should wear the AFO day and night initially with a weaning schedule in place as patients "break the habit."
Dr. Harris contends the best use of Botox is in equinus deformity that results from "dynamic contracture," a form of contracture that occurs when the tone in the muscle is so high that attempts at dorsiflexion fail. If this form of limited ROM exists, he says the combination of Botox and serial casting will often result in an acceptable range of motion. Some contractures are myostatic in nature, points out Dr. Harris. Essentially, the muscle itself is permanently shortened and the only way to achieve joint motion is by lengthening the tendon. He says the use of Botox in this circumstance is not physiologic.
Dr. Harris cautions DPMs about Botox, saying it has a very narrow indication and its effects are not permanent. He says using Botox as a monotherapy in this patient population is less likely to be successful as Botox requires intramuscular injection and is "still very expensive."
Q: Are there any contraindications to orthotic therapy in managing equinus?
A: If the equinus is due to a myopathy such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Dr. Keen says the toe walking is compensatory early on and is necessary to maintain an upright posture.
"Daytime orthotics may be counterproductive in this circumstance but a night time stretch splint to prevent worsening contracture formation that would interfere with shoe use may be reasonable," she says.
If the foot is not near a neutral position, Dr. Bielski says forcing it into an AFO can cause overpronation and a midfoot break.
The most important contraindication, advises Dr. Harris, is using an orthosis to control equinus before the child has an acceptable range of ankle motion. He says a child with an ankle ROM restricted below neutral cannot possibly achieve a plantigrade foot in an orthosis.
Another contraindication is using a neutral orthosis in a child who compensates equinus by pronating excessively, according to Dr. Harris. Although it is possible to get the ankle to neutral, he says the additional problems generated by excessive pronation overcome the good accomplished by getting the ankle to neutral.
Attempting to brace equinus in the presence of an inverted rearfoot "cannot possibly work and becomes an exercise in futility for the physician, the orthotist and the patient," says Dr. Harris. He notes a relative contraindication to orthotic use is that some children with equinus deformity are insensate and may have significant cognitive impairment, conditions that predispose the child to skin breakdown and ulceration.
Dr. Bielski is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. He is a member of the Orthopedic Society of North America.
Dr. Keen specializes in pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Dr. Harris is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.


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WASHINGTON -- Jayson Werth hadn't seen live pitching in a week. But with the Nationals trailing the Pirates by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday night, manager Matt Williams called on the right-handed slugger as a pinch-hitter with the game on the line.
Werth, who sat out five straight games entering Sunday because of a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, came through with a one-out walk on five pitches, and he eventually came around to score the tying run on Asdrubal Cabrera's RBI single to right. He stayed in the game during extra innings, taking his regular spot in right field for the first time since Aug. 10.
And in the bottom of the 11th, Werth one-upped himself with the biggest hit of the night when he drove a 2-2 sinker from reliever Brandon Cumpton off the left-field wall for a leadoff double. After Denard Span advanced Werth to third with a groundout, pinch-hitter Scott Hairston -- the last man remaining on the Nationals' bench beside backup catcher Jose Lobaton -- skied a sacrifice fly to deep left field that propelled the Nationals to a 6-5 victory over the Pirates at Nationals Park.
It was Washington's sixth straight win and second walk-off victory in as many games.
"There's a lot at stake here this season, and I want to be a part of it. I don't want to come back before I'm ready," Werth said. "But at the same time, I felt like we'd progressed enough and felt good enough to get in there, especially in the situation."
The Nationals carried a 4-2 advantage into the top of the ninth inning after reclaiming the lead with three runs in the seventh. But closer Rafael Soriano surrendered three runs on two hits and a wild pitch for the third blown save in his last 11 chances. The deciding hit was a two-run double from right fielder Gregory Polanco that put the Pirates ahead, 5-4.
"Sori's got to try to get out of the inning. He's been our closer all year and done a great job for us," Williams said. "Lately it hasn't been what he wants, but we've got to give him a chance to get out of that inning."
Werth said Williams originally planned not to use him with the Nationals leading after seven innings. But when the Pirates went ahead in the ninth, Werth headed to the batting cage in the clubhouse to test his shoulder.
"I went back down there and swung again and felt like if I had to, I could make a difference," Werth said. "So I came back out, told him I was available and the situation came up and they used me."
Prior to that, sloppy play from both teams marred the first seven innings.
All season, the Nationals' defense has been Doug Fister's greatest weapon. The right-hander's quick pace and deadly sinker typically foster stellar fielding behind him. Players need to be on their toes, always ready for contact.
But on Sunday, Washington's defense crumbled behind Fister during the Pirates' two-run sixth inning, which began when Ian Desmond botched a routine ground ball off the bat of leadoff hitter Polanco. Josh Harrison followed that with a hit-and-run single through the right side of the infield that put runners on the corners for Neil Walker.
Walker chopped a hard ground ball up the middle that Fister corralled after leaping off the mound. The right-hander spun to check on Polanco at third and realized the right fielder was off the bag. But instead of throwing to home plate and in front of the runner, Fister fired behind Polanco to third baseman Anthony Rendon.
Polanco took off for home, and Rendon's low throw skipped away from catcher Wilson Ramos, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Harrison advanced to third on Rendon's errant delivery, and in the next at-bat, Russell Martin singled to right field to extend Pittsburgh's advantage to two runs.
Despite loading the bases after a Pedro Alvarez single, Fister -- who took a no-hitter into the fifth -- escaped the inning without any further damage thanks to two ground balls and flyout.
"We know we have a job to do, and it doesn't matter what the circumstances are. Whether we're behind or whether we're winning, it doesn't matter," said Fister, who allowed five hits over seven innings. "As a pitcher, I've got to go out there and make a pitch. I've got to get the defense the best opportunity to make plays … and it worked out that way tonight."
The Nationals closed the Pirates' lead to one with a run in the bottom of the sixth off starter Edinson Volquez, the lone earned run he surrendered in 6 1/3 innings. Rendon singled and Adam LaRoche walked before Desmond cranked an RBI single to center field.
Washington then took the lead in the seventh with three unearned runs on two Pirates throwing errors.
Michael Taylor reached base with one out after Williams' successful challenge. Taylor appeared to be hit in the left hand by an errant fastball from Volquez, but home-plate umpire Andy Fletcher ruled that it didn't hit him. The call was overturned to a hit-by-pitch after review, and the rally blossomed from there.
Back-to-back singles from pinch-hitter Kevin Frandsen and Span loaded the bases for Cabrera, who sent a slow-rolling ground ball to the right side on the first pitch he saw from reliever Jared Hughes. First baseman Ike Davis charged and fielded, but his throw sailed high and tipped off the glove of catcher Martin. Both Taylor and Frandsen came around to score on the play.
In the next at-bat, Rendon grounded to third baseman Pedro Alvarez. In nearly identical fashion to Davis, Alvarez misfired high on his throw and Span slid home safely to extend the Nationals' lead to 4-2.
After Soriano's collapse and the Nationals' comeback in the ninth, reliever Ross Detwiler threw scoreless 10th and 11th innings to set the stage for Hairston's walk-off drive.
"Today was a tribute to just the team mentality in general," Fister said. "That's a lesson learned for us, knowing that [if] something goes wrong, there's 24 guys right behind you that pick you up. Whether it's offense, whether it's defense, guys are playing well together. … Guys are fighting for each other. And that's going to be a huge key for us later in the season."
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French Children, Bears and Binge Drinking Mean ItÂ's Christmas at Newnan Theatre Company
Newnan Theatre Company is opening the 2012 Christmas season with two charming Christmas plays for children and an adult parody of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
The double feature children's show includes "Madeline's Christmas," adapted from the delightful children's story by Ludwig Bemelmans, and "A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail," based on the stories by A.A. Milne with the script, music and lyrics by James W. Rodgers.
For adults who need an antidote to holiday sentimentality, Jeff Allen is directing "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge," by Christopher Durang.
The two-act children's show opens on the Main Stage Friday evening December 7 and runs through the next two weekends, with both morning and afternoon shows each Saturday. "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge" plays in the Black Box Theater at 8 pm on Thursdays, 10:30 pm Fridays, and 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Before each Saturday children's show (December 8 and 15), starting at 9:15 am, the Big Man with the white beard in the red suit will join Madeline, Winnie-the-Pooh and some of their best friends for a special Christmas tea with songs, games, holiday goodies, and pictures with Santa, Madeline, Pooh, and other characters. Tea with Santa is $15.00, or for $25.00 you can enjoy the tea AND see the 11:00 am show on the same day.
Laura Pratesi, directing "Madeline's Christmas," is well known for her starring roles in NTC productions such as "Cinderella," "Epic Proportions" and "And Then There Were None."
"This is my directorial debut," said Pratesi. "I've done lots of other things at the theatre: stage managing, lights, etc., but this is the first time I've been in charge. I feel the weight of the responsibility! I'm very grateful that our Artistic Director Paul Conroy felt I was up to the task."
"Madeline's Christmas" takes place in an old house in Paris where twelve little girls attend boarding school. The girls want to go home for Christmas, but they've all caught the flu because they forgot to wear their scarves, which they'd washed, all except for Madeline. She forgot to wash her scarf – it was dirty but she wore it anyway – and consequently didn't get sick.
"Madeline is full of gumption and bravery. She's the smallest of the twelve little girls, but she becomes the leader of the pack. She steps up and takes care of everybody," said Pratesi.
"There's a magical surprise at the end that gives them a way to fulfill their Christmas wishes. You'll have to see the show to find out what it is," Pratesi added.
The title role of Madeline has been cast with two local actresses. Megan Jackson and Molly McIntyre play the role in different performances, alternating in every other show.
"I have a really amazing cast of girls. They are so talented – any one of them could have been Madeline," said Pratesi. "They have a wide range of experience – one of was a character in 'The Hunger Games.' Several have worked with professional theatres in the area, such as the Fox. People came from all over."
"The book never goes into detail about the personalities of the other little girls, but the performers have done their research and found a personality for each child. So you don't just see 'twelve little girls in two straight lines.' You see individuals who just happen to be at this boarding school and have become friends growing up together," added Pratesi.
Dave Dorrell, NTC's managing director, is playing Harsha the rug merchant and magician, Allison Rohan, who was in "Seussical," has the role of Miss Clavell, and Melinda Copeland is playing Mrs. Murphy, the school cook.
Robbie Kirkland is the musical director. He leads the NITWITS and has starred in several NTC productions, including "The Glass Menagerie."
Choreographer Brooke Trahan has performed in "Seussical," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" and "Cinderella."
"She is a high student who volunteered to do the choreography," said Pratesi. "She has had a lot of dance training, but being choreographer is a first for her, and I think she's done a really good job."
"I love what they've done, and with each rehearsal they get better," Pratresi added.
Kristi Rapson, a member of NTC's Board of Directors, is directing "A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail."
"We have a wonderful cast of young adults: Sarah Demelow as Winnie-the-Pooh, Casey Bunce as Christopher Robin, Sydney Willard as Rabbit, Katy McGloughlin as Piglet, Jessica Pearson as both Eeyore and Tigger, and Sarah Beth Rapson as Owl and Kanga," said Rapson.
Rapson has been directing shows since high school. As the drama director at the Dogwood Church in Tyrone, she writes sketches for the drama team based on sermon topics as well as scripts for videos, directing and acting as well.
"But this is the very first time I've ever directed a musical. Thankfully it's a one-act! It's been nice to have a new challenge," she said.
Christopher Robin tells a story about Eeyore, the old gray donkey who lives by himself in the thistle corner of Hundred-Acre Wood. He is miserable because he has lost his tail, and everyone, including Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, is trying to help their friend.
"We are not going with the Disney version of the production," said Rapson. "We've gone back to the essence of A.A. Milne's classic Christmas story, so the look of the show is going to be more along the lines of the classic pictures in the Milne books, a more rustic look than the shiny, bedazzled Disney styling. It's going to be really sweet. At the core of it, our inspiration is Christopher Robin's imagination. He's playing with his stuffed animals in the woods and imagining stories where they come to life. It's really a cute show."
Bonnie Krider is the musical director and Kelly Callen is stage manager. "It's a great team, and the show has been a lot of fun to do," said Rapson.
For several years now, Jeff Allen has made it his business to provide Christmas entertainment for adults with a cynical turn of mind. This year he is directing "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge," by Christopher Durang, a musical parody of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." There are some comically darker moments that some younger Yule tiders may find mature, but mom and dad will love this in-your-face romp through a world that even Dickens himself couldn't imagine. Chloe Beckman (SF Weekly Arts) describes the play as a "gleeful demolition job on the very notion of the enduring masterpiece." Allen, a masterful comedian himself who directed "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" last year, is in his element with this raucous satire.
"There are two Mrs. Bob Cratchits," explains Allen. "Sarah Lees plays the goody-goody one, and Mary Caroline Moore is the Mrs. Cratchit who undergoes a violent character change leading to her wild Christmas binge." (With twenty-one starving children and a perpetually cheerful husband, who wouldn't?)
"Rick Parerra from Atlanta, a new face for us, is playing Ebenezer Scrooge," continues Allen. "Valerie McKay is playing the Ghost of past, present and future. She's coming from Alpharetta, and she is wonderful. Lenton Lees, familiar to audiences in other NTC productions, is playing Bob Cratchit."
In keeping with Durang's intention of turning "A Christmas Carol" on its head, Little Nell is being played by Paige Mikles and Tiny Tim by William Newman, the two tallest people in the cast.
As the Ghost whisks Ebenezer off to different places, Mrs. Cratchit gets caught up in all the "whisking" and ends up going into the future. "She is very frustrated with her life – she's not in a happy place," said Allen. "But in the course of the play she eventually finds her happiness."
Durang doesn't mind borrowing from other great Christmas stories and dragging in other characters. Clarence the Angel shows up from "It's a Wonderful Life." Monica and Tess from "Touched by an Angel" make an appearance. The Ghost accidentally takes Scrooge into the lives of Oliver Twist and Leona Helmsley as well. The play also alludes to the Enron scandal and "The Gift of the Magi."
"There are musical numbers, as in any good Christmas show. There's also a moral, though we're not quite sure what it is. We'll leave it up to the audience to figure out," added Allen.
To purchase tickets, and for show dates and times, visit Newnan Theatre Company's web site at http://newnantheatre.org or visit the box office before or after any performance. The theater is located in historic downtown Newnan at 24 First Avenue.
Photo caption: Mary Caroline Moore (Mrs. Bob Cratchit), Molly McInturf (Madeline) and Sarah Demelow (Winnie-the-Pooh) all appear at Newnan Theatre Company for the holiday season.
Story written by Joan Doggrell.


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The Crew is still unbeaten, D.C. United is still pointless, and Toronto FC is still goalless after the fourth weekend of MLS play. (Colorado and Real Salt Lake play a rare Monday night match.) Taylor Twellman scored again and defending champion Houston again was shut out.
Chris Rolfe scored on the hour as the Fire (3-0-1) downed the Dynamo, 1-0, to join the New York Red Bulls atop the Eastern Conference. Houston (1-2-1) hit the crossbar twice (Brian Ching, Brad Davis) while being blanked for the third time this season.
After a listless, even first half, Chicago started the quicker of the two teams and scored in the 60th minute when Rolfe took a long, cross-field pass from Gonzalo Segares and cut inside Wade Barrett to score his second goal of the season. Houston put just three shots on goal and one forced a great reaction save by Matt Pickens to deflect Ching's sharply bouncing header.
New England (3-1-0) won at Pizza Hut Park for the first time, downing FC Dallas, 1-0, on Taylor Twellman's fourth goal of the season. Twellman volleyed in a chip from Steve Ralston in the 13th minute, and lost another goal served up by Ralston when incorrectly ruled offside while executing another sublime first-time shot.
The Revs lost the past two MLS Cups at PHP and were smoked there last May, 4-0.
FC Dallas (2-3-1) lost at home for
the second straight time despite launching 19 shots, five each by Ramon Nunez and Kenny Cooper. Revs keeper Matt Reis needed to make just two
SuperClasico Version 07.1 drew a sellout crowd to Home Depot Center and the home team rocked, scoring twice in the first 17 minutes. Landon Donovan scored a goal and set up two as the Galaxy (1-1-1) prevailed, 3-1.
Donovan tapped a loose ball into an empty net after defender Claudio Suarez and keeper Brad Guzan collided, then worked a one-two with midfielder Kevin Harmse that the young Canadian polished off with a crisp, low shot. Suarez scored in the 63rd minute during a goalmouth melee after Harmse whiffed on an attempted clearance, but Donovan raced upfield on a counter to square a ball that substitute Cobi Jones swept into the net.
D.C. fans can be convinced that when things go bad, they really go bad. Columbus (1-0-3) beat D.C., 1-0, on a goal by Ezra Hendrickson. Of the six MLS teams Hendrickson has played for, he's not scored a goal for only two of them -- the MetroStars and D.C.
Luciano Emilio, deprived of service for most of the match, punched a ball into the net with his fist in frustration and was cautioned. United (0-3-0) fell to its third straight defeat despite Coach Tom Soehn shaking up his starting lineup, using Devon McTavish in defense instead of Facundo Erpen. Fred got his first start and tested Andy Gruenebaum with a hard shot that the Crew keeper kicked away. Gruenebaum also saved a swerving Christian Gomez free kick while earning his third shutout in four league games.
The teams waited out a 22-minute weather delay with six minutes remaining in regulation but not wind nor rain nor lightning nor the United attack could counter Hendrickson's goal. He lashed home the rebound of his own shot in the 28th minute as the Crew posted its first win of the season after opening with three ties.
A packed house of 20,148 fans attending the unveiling of BMO Field provided a raucous, colorful backdrop that failed to rouse Toronto FC (0-4-0) into scoring a goal. Kansas City (3-1-0), which beat the Canadians at home, 3-0, Wednesday, topped them again, 1-0, by the margin of an Eddie Johnson goal in the 81st minute. Johnson cut inside rookie defender Andrew Boyens and drilled a low shot that took a slight deflection and snuck between keeper Greg Sutton's left glove and the base of the goalpost.
Masses of fans clad in red, white, and grey kept up a din of cheers, chants, and occasional whistles during the match. English League veteran Danny Dichio made his MLS debut, but TFC struggled to create chances and managed just three shots on goal, none in the second half.
April 28 in Toronto
Toronto FC 0 Kansas City 1.
Goal: Johnson (Harrington) 81.
Att.: 20,148.
April 28 in Columbus
Columbus 1 D.C. United 0.
Goal: Hendrickson 28.
Att.: 13,572.
April 28 in Carson, Calif.
Los Angeles 3 Chivas USA 1.
Goals: Donovan 8, Harmse (Donovan) 17, Jones (Donovan) 78; Suarez (Marsch, Mendoza) 63.
Att.: 27,000.
April 29 in Frisco, Texas
FC Dallas 0 New England 1.
Goal: Twellman (Ralston) 13.
Att.: 9,165.
April 29 in Houston
Houston 0 Chicago 1.
Goal: Rolfe (Segares) 60.
Att.: 13,392.


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Writing on the Arctic is no small feat, and ?assembling the wealth of information present in the latest book by the principals of Toronto?s Lateral Office is a remarkable undertaking. The appearance of Many Norths: Spatial Practice in a Polar Territory is also timely, arriving at a moment when Arctic communities are ?facing many challenges and opportunities. This deftly crafted book should be mandatory reading for students in architecture and architects interested in developing a practice above the Canadian tree line.
Many Norths: Spatial Practice in a Polar Territory
The book advances research developed for the 2014 exhibition Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15 at the Venice Biennale in Architecture, and is divided into five sections: Urbanism, Architecture, Mobility, Monitoring and Resources. The first sections focus on the building and settlement types that have resulted from the traditional nomadic and semi-nomadic lives of Indigenous peoples. The later chapters detail actions taken in response to geopolitics, survival and the exploitation of resources. Each section includes a timeline and essay, along with interviews with scholars, architects, resource managers and members of Inuit communities, as well as case studies abundantly supported with maps, graphics, tables and photos. These graphic components enable the Southern reader to visualize the vastness and harshness of the polar context, and familiarize themselves with technical solutions devised ?by architects and engineers who have wrestled with the specifics of this region.
Sheppard and White align themselves with sympathizers who are shedding light, without judgement, on the diversity of Arctic practices?whether those of the Qallunaat (White people) or the Indigenous populations. They do not shy away from controversial aspects ?of history or current affairs, but often elect ?to address these issues through the voices ?of interviewees. Embedded in the essays and interviews, the reader will discover, sadly, how fraught with trauma the Arctic can be.
Writing on the Arctic with Southern notions can be hampering. For instance, the concept of public space that is generally understood ?in relation to dense urban environments does not quite reflect the social structures of hamlets, where private and public realms are sometimes intertwined. Still, the concept has relevance, and the authors and interviewees provide examples of indoor public spaces that, out of necessity, serve many functions. The broader concept of the ?public sphere? ?is astutely reinterpreted. Combining insights from Jürgen Habermas, Hannah Arendt, and anthropologist Claudio Aporta, Sheppard and White argue that the ?trail,? as a connector of communities, is to be considered ?the public sphere of the Arctic.? This conclusion is supported by descriptions of mobility patterns that are deeply connected to the ?land and to seasonal cycles, and which have profoundly shaped the identity of the Inuit to this day. Beyond its theoreti...
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Resident artist Jon Cohrs has created a device for striking it rich by prospecting for oil in the city center. Using old metal detectors, hydrocarbon sensors, locative media, and hype, this project combines a DIY aesthetic, basic accessible electronics, and pop culture to re-invigorate urban exploration and prospecting. Riding on the coat tails of the current subculture of prospecting and the historical precedent of the Gold Rush, the aim is to encourage a tongue-in-cheek urban oil rush.
Instructions on how to make the device will be made available online, and news of oil strikes in cities around the world will be projected as a Twitter feed in the gallery space. The device is both a real technological accomplishment, and an artistic 'conceptual object' which challenges us to reassess our greed and dependence on oil. http://urbanprospecting.net is a featured project on Instructables.com
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Abhidhamma View : Purification of Mind
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Purification of mind consists of two kinds of concentration, namely: access concentration [upacaarasamaadhi] and absorption concentration [appanaasamaadhi].
The Pali Buddhist tradition recognizes two different approaches to the development of insight. One approach, called the vehicle of calm[samathayaana], involves the prior development of calm meditation to the level of access concentration or absorption concentration as a basis for developing insight. One who adopts this approach, the samathayaanika meditator, first attains access concentration or one of the fine-material or immaterial-sphere jhaanas. Then he turns to the development of insight by defining the mental and physical phenomena occurring in the jhaana as mentality-materiality and seeking their conditions, after which he contemplates these factors in terms of the three characteristics. For this meditator, his prior attainment of access or absorption concentration is reckoned as his purification of mind.
The other approach, called the vehicle of pure insight [suddhavipassanaayaana], does not employ the development of calm as a foundation for developing insight. Instead the meditator, after purifying his morality, enters directly into the mindful contemplation of the changing mental and material processes in his own experience. As this contemplation gains in strength and precision, the mind becomes naturally concentrated upon the ever-changing stream of experience with a degree of concentration equal to that of access concentration. This moment-by-moment fixing of the mind on the material and mental processes in their present immediacy is known as momentary concentration [kha.nikasamaadhi]. Because it involves a degree of mental stabilization equal to that of access concentration, this momentary concentration is reckoned as purification of mind for the vipassanaayaanika meditator, the meditator who adopts the vehicle of pure insight. Such a meditator is also called a "dry insight worker" [sukkhavipassaka] because he develops insight without the "moisture" of the jhaanas.
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According to our friends over at the Whole Grains Council, April is the month of sprouted grains. Although sprouted grain can actually refer to a wide variety of products, we decided to take the idea of sprouted grains literally and celebrate the humble bean sprout.
There are a lot of fancy sprouting kits and gadgets on the market, but if you feel like making your own sprouts at home all you really need is an empty jar, a little cheesecloth, and a rubber band to get started. You can even improvise on those basics once you give it a try. We've been having a lot of success at my house using a flower vase and a sieve set in the dish drying rack.
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Annual Effort to Beautify Annandale Ongoing Since 1984
More than 100 volunteers are expected to show up on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the Annandale Clean Up Project, an annual community beautification event since 1984. Volunteers will pick up litter from area roads, remove illegal signs, cut and remove grass from curbs and even clean bus shelters.
Organized by Annandale resident Helen Winter, along with members of the Korean-American community, volunteers will assemble in the parking lot of the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, at 9 a.m. for refreshments provided by area businesses before breaking up into teams of four to six volunteers. Each team will be given specific areas to clean and will depart for their respective areas at approximately 9:15 a.m.
"It's all about keeping our hometown looking beautiful," said organizer Helen Winter, who has lead the annual initiative since its inception in 1984. "The idea is to have a better quality of life and it's not very pleasant and conducive if you don't have a nice place to live and work."
This year's effort also marks the partnership of past volunteers and long-time Annandale residents, such as Winter, with newer residents of the community such as the Korean-American community. "The two communities are really coming together on this effort," added Winter.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring gloves and rakes if possible. Safety vests, trash bags, refreshments and Annandale Clean Up Project t-shirts will be provided for each volunteer. Certificates of service can also be provided if necessary.
Additional volunteers are still needed for the effort. For more information or to volunteer, contact either Helen Winter at 703-256-9620, TTY 711, or Michael Kwon at 703-731-1950, TTY 711.


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