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San Francisco — Gap Inc. is bringing several of its divisions under the leadership of one executive in order to fuel long-term growth.
With the start of the 2013 fiscal year, the company will bring together its North American, international, online, outlet and franchise divisions under a single global executive for each of its Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy brands. In addition, the company will form a new Innovation and Digital Strategy team to further its leadership position in this area.
"Our strong performance gives us the confidence to make this move to bring each brand together with the goal of gaining market share around the world and enhancing shareholder value," said Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of Gap Inc. "The global teams will move even faster in anticipating and responding to the ever-evolving needs of customers, delivering consistently great product around the world."
Effective Nov. 5, the following members of the company's management team will begin to transition into their new roles in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year:
At Gap brand, Steve Sunnucks, current president of the Gap Inc. international division, will become global president, based in New York. Mark Breitbard, the senior product leader for the brand in the United States and Canada, will take on an expanded role based in San Francisco as President of Gap North America, reporting to Sunnucks.
Art Peck, the current president of Gap North America, has been appointed president of the new innovation, digital strategy and new brands division. Peck will build upon the company's leadership position in e-commerce and oversee further investments to provide our portfolio of brands with world-class digital capabilities and expertise. He will also guide the development and growth of the Athleta and Piperlime brands.
At Banana Republic, Jack Calhoun, the established president for North America, will become global president and expand his focus to include all channels and markets globally. The brand's top merchant, Julie Rosen, will take on additional responsibility for the brand's North American performance, while continuing to lead global product, reporting to Calhoun.
At Old Navy, as previously announced, Stefan Larsson, a veteran of global retailer H&M, started earlier this month as global president. Jill Stanton, the former Nike executive who has served as a creative advisor to Old Navy this year, joins the brand full-time overseeing all aspects of product design, development and production, reporting to Larsson.
Tthe current, dedicated team in Shanghai, led by Redmond Yeung and Jeff Kirwan, will be overseen by Murphy in the new fiscal year. Nancy Green, product leader for Old Navy, will assume a new role supporting China with responsibility for guiding the product assortment and merchandise for the market.
The company also announced that Toby Lenk, president of its online division, will leave Gap Inc. in February 2013, after ensuring a smooth transition. Lenk has indicated his desire to return to his entrepreneurial roots. Under his leadership, the online division has been a stellar performer and is expected to deliver $2 billion in sales ahead of its 2014 goal.


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Non-exempt employees working a minimum of 80% FTE schedule are eligible for paid vacation time. Employees working a minimum of 28 hours per week 12 months of the year (or any 80% FTE schedule) are eligible for 80% of the 12 month vacation benefits outlined below.
Fiscal Year
Vacation Eligibility
12 Months
11 Months or 91% FTE
10 Months or 83% FTE
June 1st following your hire date
10 days
9 days
8 days
June 1st before/after* your 5th anniversary
15 days
14 days
12 days
June 1st before/after* your 10th anniversary
20 days
18 days
16 days
June 1st before/after* your 20th anniversary
25 days
22 days
20 days
*If your anniversary date falls in the first half of the fiscal year (June 1 - November 30), your additional week of vacation will be added to your bank on the June 1 of the fiscal year in which the anniversary occurs. If your anniversary date falls in the second half of the fiscal year (December 1 -May 31), your additional week of vacation will be added to your bank on the June 1 of the fiscal year following your anniversary.
During your first year or partial year of employment, you are eligible for paid vacation time beginning on the first of the month following the completion of your 90 day introductory period based on the following schedule:
If your hire date falls during this period:
You have x vacation days for the balance of that fiscal year, which you may begin using following your introductory period:
June 1 - August 31
6 days
September 1 - November 30
4 days
December 1 - February 29
2 days
March 1 - May 31
0 days
Vacation time must be taken in the year in which you become eligible. At the end of the fiscal year, unused vacation time may not be carried over to the following year. Exceptions to this policy will be limited to cases in which you are unable to take some of your vacation time due to the needs of your department, as determined by your department head. Such extreme exceptions must be designated by your department head and submitted in writing to the Office of Human Resources. Where such exceptions are made, the carryover will be limited to one week, which must be used in the first quarter of the new fiscal year or be forfeited. Extra pay in lieu of vacation is not permitted.
Vacation requests must be submitted to your manager in advance and are subject to manager approval. By December 1 of each fiscal year, all of your vacation time for that fiscal year should be approved by and scheduled with your manager.
When a paid holiday falls during your scheduled vacation time, an extra day of vacation is allowed.
Upon termination of your employment, if the length of your service was at least one year, you will be paid a prorated amount of your unused vacation days based on the number of months of service you have completed in that fiscal year.
The holiday schedule for Saint Joseph's University is determined each year by the official academic calendar. The University grants fourteen paid holidays each year. Holiday pay shall be computed at the regular hourly rate in effect at the time of the holiday. The designation of official holidays will be announced annually. In some years, floating holidays will enable the University to give extended leave over the Christmas/New Year holidays. In other years, the floating holidays will be unspecified and can be used at the discretion of the employee and appropriate department head. Once the floating holiday(s) are designated, they cannot be used at the discretion of the employee and are not paid to employees should they leave prior to the designated dates of the floating holiday(s).
When you are scheduled to work on a designated holiday, the department head will authorize another day off with pay if possible; or you will receive an additional day's pay at your regular rate. A non-exempt part-time employee (one who works a minimum of 15 hours per week 52 weeks of the year) who works on a designated holiday shall receive pay at the regular rate for all hours worked, in addition to holiday pay.
In order to receive holiday pay, you must be in "paid status" with the University on the day before or the day after the holiday. Paid status is when you are either at work, on an approved vacation or approved floating holiday or a documented sick day.
When unspecified, the paid floating holidays are allowed as follows: employees with less than five months of continuous service as of July 1 are not entitled to any paid floating holidays during the following year; employees with continuous service between five and nine months as of July 1 are entitled to one paid floating holiday during the following year; and, employees who have completed nine months or more of continuous service, as of July 1, are entitled to two paid floating holidays during the following year. Floating holidays cannot be accumulated to carry over into the next year and are immediately cancelled when a notice of termination has been submitted.
Current and prior year holiday schedules can be found at the top of the Forms and Information section of the Office of Human Resources website.
As a full-time employee of Saint Joseph 's University, you are eligible for twelve (12) paid sick days per year of continuous service beginning on the June 1st following your hire date. During your first partial year of employment, you are eligible for one sick day per month beginning on the first of the month following your hire date.
Effective 6/1/2005, all current full-time administrative employees and faculty will have no less than thirty (30) days accumulated in their sick bank. Thus, all current full-time administrative employees and faculty will have the greater of thirty (30) paid sick days or the number of days accumulated thus far based on the eligibility outlined above (number of full years of continuous service as of June 1, 2005 times 12 days up to 90 days). All full-time administrative employees and faculty hired after 6/1/2005 will accrue sick time based on the eligibility outlined above. Staff employees will maintain their current sick time balances and will continue to accrue sick time as stated above.
Earned sick time that has not been used may be accumulated to a maximum of ninety (90) days.
If your leave qualifies under the University's Family and Medical Leave Policy, any time taken under the Sick Leave Policy will also be designated by the University as Family and Medical Care Leave and all provisions of the University's Family and Medical Leave Policy shall apply.
Your own illness, as well as appointments with health care providers, constitute legitimate uses of your sick time. A physician's note may be required as deemed necessary by your manager to support the use of your sick time. For other approved use of sick time, please see the University's Parental and Family Care Leave Policy below.
If you are faced with your own serious illness and must be absent from work beyond the number of days in your accumulated sick bank, you may be eligible for benefits under the University's Short-term Disability Policy and/or Long-term Disability Policy (see below).
A faculty member returning from a leave may return to teaching or, if not applicable and/or practicable, may be assigned alternative work duties for the balance of the semester as recommended by the Dean and approved by the Provost.
Life Insurance, short-term disability benefits, and Long-term Disability Insurance will be continued during periods of sick leave.
Accumulated Sick Leave is not paid out upon termination of your employment.
Up to three months of time absent from work under this Sick Leave Policy will be credited for calculating service at the University for vacation and tuition benefits. Time off beyond twelve weeks will not be credited.
The University provides short-term disability pay for full-time employees in the event that your non-work related illness/injury requires an absence of more than your accrued sick leave. This benefit is available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment and is paid by the University. Upon approval of the disability claim, the University will provide remuneration to eligible employees at the rate of sixty percent (60%) of regular earnings until the ninetieth (90th) calendar day of disability.
In order to qualify for short-term disability benefits, you must submit a short-term disability application form, which includes a physician's report, to the Office of Human Resources. Approval of the short-term disability benefit does not guarantee approval of a long-term disability claim.
While absent from work on short-term disability benefits, you are required to notify your manager of your leave status and keep your manager updated on your status every two (2) weeks.
Life Insurance, short-term disability benefits, and Long Term Disability Insurance will be continued during periods of short-term disability.
Should you have vacation benefits available and prefer to use those benefits, which are paid at 100%, rather than the short-term disability benefits, which are paid at 60%, you may do so under limited circumstances and subject to review by your manager and the Vice President for Human Resources.
Long-Term Disability
The University maintains a group Long-term Disability Insurance Plan for full-time employees. This benefit is available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment and the premium is paid by the University. Upon approval of the disability claim, the policy provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of basic monthly earnings up to the maximum monthly benefit, less other income benefits as stated in the Policy.
In the event of long-term disability, the University will continue its contribution to your health insurance and long term care insurance plan (if applicable) for up to one year, provided you maintain your contribution, if any, to the total premium. In certain circumstances, there may be a waiver of premium for life insurance during long term disability.
Parental and Family Care Leave
As a full-time employee of Saint Joseph 's University, you are permitted to convert up to thirty (30) days from your Sick Leave bank in any one fiscal year (June 1-May 31) to care for your newborn, newly adopted, or newly placed foster child (Parental Leave) or to care for your ill child, spouse or parent (Family Care Leave).
If your leave qualifies under the University's Family and Medical Leave Policy , any time taken under the Parental and Family Care Leave Policy will also be designated by the University as Family and Medical Care Leave and all provisions of the University's Family and Medical Leave Policy shall apply.
When the need for your leave is foreseeable, such as the birth or adoption of a child, or planned medical treatment, you must provide reasonable prior notice, and make efforts to schedule leave so as not to disrupt University operations. In cases of illness, you will be required to report periodically on your leave status and intention to return to work. If leave is not foreseeable, notice should be provided as soon as possible, usually no more than two days from when your leave commenced.
In the case of Parental Leave, the converted sick time (up to thirty (30) days) must be taken within twelve (12) months of the birth, adoption, or placement of the child.
A faculty member returning from a leave may return to teaching or, if not applicable and/or practicable, may be assigned alternative work duties for the balance of the semester as recommended by the Dean and approved by the Provost.
It is the policy of the University to compensate employees for time lost from work for up to three days while arranging for or attending the funeral of a member of their immediate family, defined as: parent, spouse, child, brother, sister, grandparent, step-parent, step child, step-brother or sister, or parent-in-law.
Bereavement counseling is available at no cost through the Employee Assistance Program.
Mission/Community Service Leave
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to allow employees (staff, administrators and faculty) to participate voluntarily in University sponsored retreats/ reflections, community service experiences or approved mission-related service activities that occur during regularly scheduled workdays. Consistent with the vision of a Jesuit University, Saint Joseph's University encourages its employees to acquaint themselves with the University's mission, to live out its mission of leadership in the service of others, and to reflect on questions of value and meaning as well as to build community within the University.
In order to be eligible for Mission/Community-Service Leave, employees must have completed their 90-day introductory period and work in a full-time position or a standard part-time position (minimum of 15 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).
Scope of Mission/Community Service Leave:
The University recognizes three types of voluntary activities under this leave policy:
- University Sponsored or Endorsed Spiritual Retreats, Days of Reflection, or Pilgrimages- defined as retreats or trips sponsored, endorsed or conducted by the Office of Mission or the Office of Campus Ministry.
- Mission/Community-Service Related Service Activities, defined as community service activities, programs or trips, sponsored, endorsed or conducted by the Office of Mission, the Office of Campus Ministry, or the Faith and Justice Institute.
- This would include "Immersion Trips" sponsored by the Faith and Justice Institute and /or the Office of Mission.
Mission/Community Service Leave Benefit:
Eligible staff and administrators can take a maximum of three (3) working days per calendar year or up to nine (9) days in any rolling three-year period under this benefit. (Eligible leave amount is prorated for part-time employees.) Employees can also add their vacation time and/or floating holiday(s) to the Mission/Community Service Leave Benefit, or take time without pay, all subject to the approval of their department chair or manager.
Faculty are also invited to participate in Mission/Community Service activities, but because scheduled classes cannot be easily rescheduled, we ask that faculty schedule these activities on days when they are not teaching or that they arrange, with the approval of their department chair, academically appropriate coverage of the classes that are missed for these purposes. No more than three teaching days per academic year should be used for these purposes.
Additionally, subject to supervisor approval, employees may participate in one Immersion Trip every five years with the understanding that the time taken for the trip will be not be counted against the employee's Mission/Community Leave or against that employee's vacation or floating holiday time.
Similarly, faculty are invited to participate in such trips either when they are not teaching or if they arrange, with the approval of the department chair, academically appropriate coverage of the classes that are missed for these purposes. Normally, no more than three teaching days per academic year should be used for these purposes.
Approval Process:
Staff and administrator Mission/Community Service Leave requires written approval from the employee's supervisor, the Office of Mission, and the Office of Human Resources.
Faculty Mission/Community Service Leave requires written approval from the faculty member's departmental chair, the Office of Mission and the appropriate dean.
Mission/Community/Service Leave Request forms can be obtained in the Office of Human Resources or in the Office of Mission or online here.
All requests for Mission/Community Service Leave will be reviewed with careful consideration of both the needs of the department and the development of the employee.
Leave for Military Service
Employees who are ordered to active duty in the United States armed forces will be given a leave of absence without pay. For a period of One Hundred and Eighty (180) days or until such time as the employee's family health coverage (including medical, dental and vision) is paid by the Government; whichever is earlier, employees will be entitled to the same health benefit coverage(s) as they were prior to being ordered to active duty. During the above-mentioned period, Saint Joseph's University will continue to contribute its' portion of the total cost for the health coverage that it was paying at the time of the leave. If during the 180-day period the employee's military service continues past a new open enrollment, wherein increased premiums are incurred, Saint Joseph's University will contribute the same portion and amounts to which it contributes to other University employees with the same coverage. During open enrollment, the employee is entitled to participate in open enrollment in the same manner as any other employee of the University. During the employee's leave, s/he may opt to continue to pay their portion of the health premium(s) by mailing Saint Joseph's University a check for the appropriate amount(s) or upon their return to work make other payment arrangements. Veterans will be reinstated in accordance with applicable law at the time of their return.
Leave for Reserve Duty
Employees who are called for reserve training as a member of the armed forces or a National Guard reserve unit, will be granted a leave of absence without pay. Vacation time may be used to fulfill this duty.
If you are summoned for jury duty, the University encourages your participation. As soon as you receive any summons, present a copy to your department head. You will continue to receive your regular pay for any regularly scheduled work hours (up to a maximum of four weeks) during which you serve as a juror. In addition, you may keep the jury stipend pay received for any time served.
Requests for a leave of absence without pay (for reasons other than Family and Medical Leave) must be made to the department head and approved by the appropriate vice president. If granted, arrangements may be made through the Office of Human Resources for uninterrupted coverage of existing health benefits. Other benefits are not available during a leave of absence.
If an employee is on sick leave, unpaid leave of absence or workers' compensation for more than three months, the amount of time off over three months will not be credited for calculating service at the University for vacation and tuition benefits.

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The knowledge base (KB) is an essential part of the support strategy to provide self-help technical assistance to our customers. It is critical for the knowledge base to be populated with highly relevant, understandable, clear, concise and technically accurate content to assist our customers and internal staff. The Knowledge Engineer creates and updates content for the Palo Alto Networks Knowledge Base.
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Alchemist Theatre presents: The Chairs
Thursdays through Saturdays 7:30pm
$20 online $25 at-the-door
by Eugène Ionesco
directed by Leda Hoffmann
The woman is setting out chairs for a seemingly endless array of dignitaries who have been invited - and who may be imaginary.
A story of love and loss, The Chairs blurs the lines between
fiction and reality.
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Inspired by many women and young ladies and to serve as an inspiration to others, Washington resident Kat Shaw, 60, hopes to participate in this year's Ms. Missouri Senior pageant.
Shaw was invited by one of the directors to try out for the competition being held in February 2013. If she makes it through the audition, she would participate in the July competition. Ultimately, Shaw could have the opportunity to represent Missouri in the national competition, which will be held in October.
Shaw said one of her inspirations are the ladies of Red Hat Mamas, a group of senior women which she has been involved with for several years.
"I've gotten to know so many incredibly gifted, intelligent women, so pretty, who do so much with the community," she said.
Shaw described the "Queen Bee" Nancy Bruder, as "stunningly beautiful."
Another inspiration is Jackie Miller, who, like Shaw, is a piano teacher and involved with the Federation of Republican Women.
She also named Washington Mayor Sandy Lucy.
"Do you think there is a prettier mayor anywhere?," she asked. "No, Sandy is it. She has beauty, brains and charm."
Franklin County Clerk Debbie Door also inspires Shaw.
"If I could have a sister, she would be it," Shaw said, adding that she is doing the competition in honor of those women.
"Last, but not least, would be a 10-year-old," she said, "who is my sunshine and from whom I expect great things. . . Caroline Miller."
Miller takes piano lessons from Shaw.
"Some day she'll wear a crown, I know it," Shaw said. "She is one of the most intelligent kids I've ever met."
Shaw also mentioned the Washington Fair queens.
"Year after year look at the beautiful young women we have in Washington," she said. "How could you not be inspired by that?"
The Competition
Shaw said she has known about the Ms. Missouri Senior competition for at least 10 years.
"To compete is a real honor," she said, "and not so easy."
Last year, only 14 made the final cut. The queen continues to the national competition representing Missouri.
The Senior Ms. USA competition is held in Atlantic City, N.J.
Competitors have to be at least 60 years old, a Missouri resident and have a talent to perform.
Shaw said she was apprehensive about competing until she moved to Washington, where she met so many beautiful senior women.
Shaw said she's always loved beautiful things and has never found it difficult to compliment things she thinks are pretty.
"I've never been an envious person," she said, noting that often, those who are pretty are also beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.
"I just don't think God makes ugly," she said.
Shaw said she is most looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the competition and to meet such gifted women, even if she doesn't win.
"What an exciting experience," she said.
Though she's never participated in a pageant, Shaw said she's not nervous.
"That's one of the best parts of being older. A lot of things that made you fearful when you were younger don't anymore," she said. "I think all women, in a sense, wear crowns. I think we have learned we can't always win, but that doesn't mean we stop trying."
Shaw admitted that she struggled with turning 60 years old. She visited the Senior Miss Missouri website and commented on how beautiful the ladies were, which is when she was invited to participate in the pageant. Those who participate have to be invited.
"Forty wasn't so bad, 50 was a little more difficult. Then you're 60. It's a little scary," she said.
But after meeting many women in Washington and making friends, she said her attitude changed.
"I thought, 'Yes! I can do 60!,' " she said.
Ms. Missouri co-state director summed up characteristics of the women who participate in the pageant.
"These are pretty impressive women," Dehart said. "They are very bright, talented and intelligent women."
Dehart said the competition reminds senior women that they still have something to contribute.
"(Senior women are) a force to be reckoned with," she said, "now that the baby boomers (are becoming seniors)."
If Selected
After auditions, those selected begin rehearsals. The contest features an interview on the contestant's personal philosophy, an evening gown competition and a talent, that is about 2 ½ minutes long.
"The best thing, is there is no bathing suit contest!" Shaw said.
Shaw, who has been playing piano since she was about 5 years old, plans to showcase her musical talent and has two songs chosen.
The first was nominated for an academy award in 1962 and is the theme song for a movie based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "Tender Is the Night." The other song, written in 1927, was made famous by Bugs Bunny, "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover." The bunny sang the song in "Operation Rabbit" in about 1952. Shaw said her parents used to sing the song to her when she was little.
Shaw also has a gown chosen. The gown is the same one she wore in the Caribbean in 2000 when she was chosen "Miss Volendam," for the Holland America Cruise Line.
That contest was an impromptu event held aboard the ship, and the only contest similar to the one she plans to participate in.
"It was fun. It was a hoot," she said, noting that the winner was chosen by those aboard the ship.
Cameo Club
The show focuses on "The Age of Elegance."
"You can be attractive at any age," she said, "with your personality, attitude and outlook on life."
Shaw said one of the greatest things about the Missouri pageant is that there is something called the Cameo Club.
After the competition, the ladies are invited to be a part of the elite club. Throughout the year, the Cameo club performs shows at nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities.
Shaw is married to Richard Burbott but uses her maiden name because the French name Burbott is difficult to pronounce (Bur-bow). She has been married for nearly 30 years and has one son, Robert.
Shaw grew up in South St. Louis, in Germantown, the daughter of "Babe" and Milburn "Mel" Shaw.
Love of Learning
Shaw said she has a love of learning. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and Italian. She lived in China on and off for more than three years.
She also enjoys card games, needlepoint and Tai Chi, which she learned in China.
Shaw is a retired chef and is a member of St. Francis Borgia Parish.
Also a writer, Shaw wrote a course called "Podium Power" about political speaking. The course was taught at the Missouri ABC (All About Campaigning) School through the Missouri Federation of Republican Women.
It's no surprise that Shaw loves gardening, as a distant descendent of the late Henry Shaw, founder the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.
Shaw is the past president of the St. Louis County Republican Women's Club and former public relations chairman for the National Federation of Republican Women Midwest Division.
She also has traveled all over the world and earned a Ph.D. in Mandarin Chinese from Cheng Du Institute in China.
Inner Beauty
Shaw said finding people's inner beauty is about finding the Lord in them.
"I think that is beautiful. If you can't find it, keep looking," she said. "You might be surprised."
Offering advice, Shaw said to be thankful for the present.
"It's called the present for a reason — it is," she said. "Be grateful for every day and count every one of your blessings."
Shaw said it's important to nourish your mental, physical and spiritual sides and added that she is competing solely for those who have inspired her in her new home in Washington.
"I love living in Washington. I can't imagine living anywhere else," she said.
For more information on the pageant, people may visit www.msmissourisenior.org.
Christine Dehart, co-state director, said contestants must be invited to audition. Those interested can use the website to contact Dehart.
The competition is split up as follows:
• 30 percent interview
• 30 percent talent
• 20 percent grace, elegance and poise
• 20 percent "philosophy of life"
Five judges will decide the pageant winner.


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Touching Base: A Message from the Chief May 26, 2013
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you take time to relax with family, friends and community members. Moreover, Memorial Day is great time to thank our Military Veterans for protecting American from those who would do us harm. Please take a moment to say a prayer for those warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of democracy and freedom. God Bless America.
Welcome new readers! Touching Base helps to keep you informed about your Pasadena Police Department. The items listed represent a "snap shot" of our involvement and are selected at random. Touching Base is also posted on the Pasadena Police Department's Website (PDF Format) at: cityofpasadena.net/Police. The police website is an exceptional resource where you can find relevant information, crime statistics, media information, and other valuable data. I hope you will take the time to visit PPD's Website often.
Save the Date:
On May 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department is hosting its 42nd Annual Police-Citizens Awards Ceremony at the Ambassador Auditorium, home of HRock Church (131 South St. John Avenue). The event will honor police employees and citizens who demonstrated exceptional service, conspicuous courage, and other noteworthy acts. The event is free and community members are welcomed! I hope to see you at the awards ceremony to celebrate our local heroes.
On June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department is hosting the "Kids Safety Academy," which teaches Emergency Preparedness and Stranger Danger. The 7-week program is for youth ages 6 to 12 and their parents or guardians. The syllabus is taught by the Pasadena Police Department, the Pasadena Fire Department, and other City Departments. The program is sponsored by the Pasadena Police Foundation. The Pasadena Police Department is now accepting applications for the summer academy program. Space is limited and classes will fill-up quickly, so early registration is recommended. Enrollment is free and includes snacks and beverages. For more information or to register, please contact Pasadena Police Specialist Karla Kauhola at firstname.lastname@example.com, or call (626) 744-7657. Media link: www.pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-police-department-is-hosting-the-pasadena-kid-s-safety-academy-june-15-2013.
On June 16, the Pasadena Police Department will sponsor its 12th Annual Classic Car Show. All proceeds benefit the Pasadena Police Activities League, Pasadena Police Explorers, and Haven House. The car show is in conjunction with the Pasadena Chalk Festival. Vehicles will line Green Street at the Paseo Colorado, between Marengo Avenue and Euclid Avenue. There will be prizes, food, live entertainment, raffles and much more. To register, download at: http://staging.cityofpasadena.net/EkContent.aspx?theme=Navy&id=6442470066&bid=0&style=news&bid=0. Send entries to: Officer Cristian Allen, Pasadena Police Department, 207 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. For more information go to www.cityofpasadena.net/police, email email@example.com, or call (626)744-7656. Entries will not be accepted without complete information, payment, and signature.
Our Community:
On May 4, Communications Center Supervisor Kathy Russ and Commander Chris Russ attended A Taste of Harambee, held at the Harambee Ministries and Preparatory School. The event was in recognition of Cinco de Mayo and provided an opportunity for community members to support Harmabee. Harambee Ministries Executive Director Harlan Redmond andBoard of Directors Chairperson Ericka Stephens welcomed guests to the fundraiser.
On May 11, Commander Chris Russ attended the culmination ceremony for the Los Angeles Metro Fire Academy for Youth. Commander Russ' mentee, Rogelio Campos, graduated from the program. Students attending high school in the Los Angeles area are eligible to enroll in the fire academy. Young participants commit to attending training each Saturday for 7 weeks at the Los Angeles Metro Fire Department at the Frank Hotchkins Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. For more information about the youth fire academy call Battalion Chief Antoine McKnight at (951)903-8461, or email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Rogelio Campos is one of many community youth who have been paired with mentors from the police department through the Flintridge Center Youth of Promise Mentoring Program. For more information about the Youth of Promise Mentoring Program, contact Ricky Pickens, Director of Prevention and Intervention Services, Flintridge Center at (626)449-0839.
On May 16, Officer Cristian Allen represented the Pasadena Police Department at the Seventh Annual Battle of the Badges Recognition Luncheon. The elegant event and luncheon highlighted police and fire personnel who participated in the annual campaign to recruit first responders to donate blood. This is an opportunity for all badge carrying personnel, including friends and family, to positively impact our community by competing in a friendly competition to donate the most blood and ultimately save the most lives. Police personnel can have a substantial impact on the availability of blood for accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, and burn patients. Historically, December 16th through January 6th is a period where the blood supply drops to critically low levels.
On May 18, Pasadena Special Enforcement Section (SES) Bike Team Members Officers Jacob Carey and Carlo Montiglio rode with several cyclists and their children during Mayor Bill Bogaard's annual bike ride to support "Bike to Work Week." This year's ride catered to the children of Pasadena, as they were encouraged to wear a costume and were taught bicycle safety throughout the ride. The officers also provided traffic control and moral support for the riders.
On May 18, Deborah K. Sanchez participated in the Pasadena-Altadena Community Endowment Fund (PACEF) Hat-ti-tude III & Pearls Luncheon. I understand the event was well attended and supporters helped raise funds for PACEF's Scholarship Fund. The event featured lunch, a fashion show (by MACY's), and scholarship award presentations.
On May 18, Deborah K. Sanchez and I participated in the Hamilton Cub Scouts Pack 49 Graduation Ceremony, which was held in Brookside Park. This is the third year in a row I was invited to hand out awards and ranks to the young cub scouts. The event was very well attended by family, friends, and of course, the cubs. The cubs were very excited to receive their awards and were polite and well behaved. Pack 48 Leader, Kayleen Maya-Aviles, coordinated the event and our participation.
On May 18, Commander John Perez, Norma Perez, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I attended the Five Acres 125th Anniversary Gala. This year's theme was, "005-The Spy Who Loved Five Acres." Most of the supporters were dressed as a "spy" giving their all to match the famed 007 from the silver screen! KTLA Morning News Lead Reporter Wendy Burch served as the emcee. Honorees were Wells Fargo's David DiCristofaro and Jonathan Weedman. James William Clue Ciccolo served as the auctioneer to raise funds for the Five Acres Children. The gala was held at the Ambassador Campus, which was a perfect backdrop for the evening. Five Acres Executive Director Chanel Boutakidis was on hand to welcome everyone and encourage support to actively bid on the wonderful gift opportunities. To learn more about Five Acres and their mission, please visit: www.5acres.org.
On May 19, Deborah K. Sanchez and I attended the Woman against Gun Violence (WAGV) Leadership Awards Program. The event was held in the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Los Angeles. WAGV was founded by Ann Lanes and has served victims of violent crimes for more than 19 years. We spent some time visiting with Judge Ito and Chief Peggy York (ret.) and other people attending the luncheon.
On May 19, Commander John Perez, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I attended the 2013 Latino Recognition Ceremony, which was held at the Creveling Lounge – Pasadena City College. There was standing room only in the room as family, friends, teachers, and supporters witnessed scholarship awards issued to young PUSD Latino students. The keynote speech was delivered by Author, Writer in Residence, Reyna Grade. Roberta H. Martinez served as the emcee. There were several scholarship awards handed out to outstanding young Latino students from throughout the PUSD and the event was supported by many Latino organizations, including the Pasadena Latino Coalition.
On May 19, Lieutenant Jason Clawson attended the Harambee Ministries Community Garden Day. Started in 1982, the Harambee Center has worked for over 30 years to nurture and equip future leaders to achieve the rebuilding of urban neighborhoods. Harambee Community Gardens is looking for potential participants to lease out small plots of land to grow vegetation. If you are interested in leasing a plot of the Community Garden, please call the Garden Team, Harlan Redmond, at (323) 806-1044, or (626) 798-7431, or download an application at http://www.harambeeministries.org/?page_id=327 and return it to Harambee Ministries, 1609 Navarro Avenue, Pasadena, CA. 91103.
On May 19, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Jason Clawson, Deborah Kay Sanchez, and I attended the Pasadena Sister Cities' (PSC) Walkathon to Benefit the Children of Vanadzor. The event was held at the Pasadena High School Track and several people attended. Additional information about PSC is available at www.pasadenasistercities.org.
On May 19, Pasadena Police Lieutenants Jason Clawson and Vasken Gourdikian, Deborah Kay Sanchez, and I joined community leaders, elected officials, religious leaders, and District 3 Constituents to witness the Oath of Office for Councilman John J. Kennedy. There were too many VIPs to list them all; however, Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Councilman Steve Madison, Councilman Gene Masuda, City Manager Michael Beck, and several Pasadena Department Executives attended. Our emcee for the evening was Teena Hostovich. The United States Marines served as the Color Guard to present the American Flag and the oath was issued by United States Congresswoman Judy Chu. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Dr. Mark K. Smutny and the 23rd Psalm was read by Dr. Anthony McFarland, Senior Pastor of the Abundant Harvest Christian Center.
On May 22, several Pasadena Police employees stopped by the American Red Cross' (ARC) effort to support the Oklahoma Tornado Disaster victims by collecting donations. The event was held at the Rose Bowl parking lot and was coordinated by ACR Chief Communications Officer, Terri Corigliano.
On May 22, a neighborhood meeting was hosted in the 500 block of North Mar Vista Avenue by resident Sam Andress. Councilmember Victor Gordo and his Field Representative, Vannia De La Cuba, provided information about City resources. Commander Chris Russ, Sergeant Ara Bzdigian, Sergeant Bobby Lomeli, Officer Cristian Allen, and Police Specialist Karla Kauhola attend and had an opportunity to talk with residents.
On May 22, Pasadena Police Commander John Perez, Lieutenant Vasken Gourdikian, and I attended the St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church event to honor the Armenian Graduates of the Pasadena Unified School District. The event has held at the Armenian Center and it was well attended. Graduating seniors from Blair, Marshall, and Pasadena High School were honored at the event. Mayor Bill Bogaard, Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, and Superintendent Jon Gundry also attended the ceremony.
On May 23, several Pasadena Police officers, employees, and volunteers attended the Grand Opening of the Madison Elementary School Healthy Center, which is located on the Madison Elementary School campus. Mayor Bill Bogaard, PUSD Board President Renatta Cooper, PUSD Superintendent Jon Gundry, and Madison Elementary School Principal Carmen Serrano spoke about the extraordinary relationship between local government and the school. The Madison Healthy Center will provide much needed resources to the Madison students and families.
On May 23, I attended the Villa Esperanza Leadership Reception, which was held at a private residence in Pasadena. The meeting focused on fund raising efforts and provided attendees with an update on their progress. Villa Esperanza Executive Director Kelly White served as the emcee for the brief program. Villa Esperanza helps change the lives of children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information on Villa Esperanza Services, please visit: www.villaesperanzaservices.org.
Pasadena's Finest:
On May 10, Pasadena Police Chaplains Robert J. Gaestel and Chip Ritterhouse attended the Mutual Area C Chaplin meeting. The meeting focused on the Boston Bombing incident and chaplain interaction in mass casualty events. Chaplains from Pasadena, Glendale, and San Gabriel attended the meeting.
On May 7, I received a letter from Monrovia Police Chief Jim Hunt commending Pasadena Police Sergeant Chris Kirby and members of the West San Gabriel Valley – Anti Crime Task Force (WSGV-ACT) for assistance during a commercial burglary investigation. Within a week following the crime, the task force members identified the suspects responsible for the burglary. Detectives secured a search warrant and, due to the threat level presented by the suspect, it became necessary to include Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) personnel from Pasadena and Glendale Police Departments. The warrant was served and several stolen items were recovered. The West San Gabriel Valley – Anti Crime Task Force is a regional enforcement unit comprised of several police agencies including: Arcadia, Monterey Park, Monrovia, Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Los Angeles County Probation.
On May 22, Pasadena Fire Department Emergency Management Coordinator, Lisa Derderian, provided Incident Command System (ICS) Training to several Pasadena Police Volunteers. The training was hosted at the Police Department and pizza was provided! ICS is a critical component to the command / control element during a disaster. Pasadena Police Lieutenant Tracey Ibarra and Volunteer Coordinator Kim Baecker assisted with the training.
On May 24, I received information that Pasadena Police Corporal Anthony Burgess presented a safety overview for the Parsons Security team. Anthony discussed safety and security issues with about 20 people. Topics included home security, and personal and workplace safety. Parsons Security Director, Matthew Jordan, helped coordinate the training.
Critical Incidents:
On May 17, Pasadena Police Helicopter Pilot Patrick Polimeni and Sergeant Mark Goodman were flying routine patrol when they observed a suspect vehicle wanted for domestic violence. Patrick and Mark alerted Pasadena Police ground units and directed Sergeant Chris Sharma, Officers Bart Horn and Michael Orosco to the suspect's location. Chris, Bart, and Michael initiated a traffic stop, contacted the suspect, and arrested him without incident.
On May 21 at about 9:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 500 block of East Washington Boulevard regarding an infant in distress. On arrival, officers were directed to the 2 month old child who was unresponsive. The officers immediately began CPR on the child. The Pasadena Fire Department arrived and paramedics transported the child to a local hospital. Despite the heroic efforts of our first responders, the child did not survive the ordeal. Situations like this one are always tragic for the family, first responders, and hospital staff. Please keep all in your positive thoughts and prayers.
On May 22 at about 4:42 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 400 block of Westgate Street regarding a disturbance call. On arrival, officers met a witness outside the home. The witness told the officers that her son was enraged and "high on meth." PPD officers could hear the suspect yelling and breaking items from inside the residence. Officers entered the home and saw the suspect enter a bathroom. The officers attempted to negotiate with the suspect; however, he remained delusional and disorderly. Officers were ultimately able to gain a tactical position and subdue the suspect. He was taken into custody without further incident and transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.
On May 25 at about 4:45 a.m., the Pasadena Police Department received an emergency call from a homeowner in the 200 block of North El Molino Avenue. The caller said he was awakened by a suspect inside his home. Pasadena Police Officer Gus Martinez arrived quickly and observed a male white adult running from a residence. Gus chased the suspect and was subsequently detained without further incident. During his preliminary investigation, Gus found several credit cards in the victim's name. The suspect was arrested and Gus executed a search warrant at the suspect's home. Several suspected stolen items were found and PPD detectives were notified. Based on the evidence, it is believed that the suspect is responsible for several burglaries in Pasadena. The suspect was booked at the Pasadena jail and has at least one prior arrest for burglary.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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Cook, Gentry on track for second series of season
SAN FRANCISCO -- There are still a few A's players on the mend as the club gets ready for Monday's Opening Day matchup at home against the Indians.
Manager Bob Melvin has already declared that reliever Ryan Cook and outfielder Craig Gentry will start the season on the 15-day disabled list, and starter A.J. Griffin will continue to rest for about another week while he recovers from elbow soreness.
Melvin said the plan is for Cook to throw a session Saturday and barring any setbacks, he could return by next weekend.
"There's a chance we could see him the latter part of the Seattle series," Melvin said, referring to the four-game set from April 3-6. "We don't want to bring him back to early. But he certainly is an integral part to our bullpen, and we'd like to have him back as soon as we can."
As for Gentry, who is expected to claim Oakland's fourth outfielder spot when healthy, Melvin said he is still in Arizona keeping up with baseball activities while rehabbing a balky back.
"Everything's going well," Melvin said. "He's getting his at-bats every day, he's playing in the field, he's going back and forth between DH and playing in the field. Really, [he] may be on the same timetable, or close to it, as Cook."
Gentry and Cook will be eligible to return to duty on April 5.
Alex Espinoza is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Fowler sits, but struggles not due to hip flexor
CHICAGO -- The Rockies rested slumping center fielder Dexter Fowler on Monday night.
Although Fowler's slump coincides with his leaving a May 3 game with right hip flexor soreness, manager Walt Weiss said he does not believe the injury is related to the 2-for-26 slump that Fowler entered Monday's opener against the Cubs with.
"For me, I just felt like it was a good day to give Dex a little break," Weiss said. "You try to have a feel for those things with your players and watch them closely. This was one of those days it would be good for him to have a day off and get back at it tomorrow.
"Everybody at some point offensively is going to get beat up in this league. You grind though those things and try to work your way through it. He got off to a great start, and I think we all see him turning into an outstanding player before our eyes. I'm not worried about him. I'm just giving him a day off."
With Fowler out, Eric Young, Jr., played center field.
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Microfinance in South Asia: Current Challenges and the Way Forward
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The media in recent weeks has been full of news – perhaps it's more appropriate to call much of it "opinion" – about the state of microfinance in India and Bangladesh. A casual glance at headlines would seem to indicate that, for the microfinance sector, the sky is falling over south Asia. Indian microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) have been embroiled in controversy about loan-collection practices. politicians in AP looking to curry favor with the public have urged borrowers not to make payments on their loans. the state government in AP has passed a restrictive law that has brought lending to a standstill. even Nobel Prize winners Professor Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank are fighting accusations of improper financial transactions and rumors of Prof. Yunus's resignation as Managing Director.
Let me say from the start, with absolute confidence, that the allegations against Prof. Yunus are baseless. The "controversy" surrounding him stems from a biased and inaccurate documentary that aired on Norwegian TV in early December (which I wrote about on Dec. 9), from a partisan Bangladeshi media machine that seems more eager to report rumors than to focus on responsible journalism, and from a polarized political environment in Bangladesh, where government ministers who once championed microfinance are now reportedly thinking about compromising the independence of Grameen Bank and forcing Prof. Yunus from his post as leader of an organization that has done so much good for so many people.
As the world has turned its focus to the situation in south Asia, responsible reporting about the situation in India and Bangladesh has begun to emerge. In mid-December, in the Financial Times (free registration required to access the story), a group of noted economists called for a thoughtful approach to microfinance reform in India. Last Wednesday, The New York Times ran a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the situation in both countries, while on Thursday columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote a spirited defense of Prof. Yunus. The Economist also has taken an objective look at the situation facing Prof. Yunus.
In addition, a recent study of Grameen Bank's interest rates by Chuck Waterfield of MicroFinance Transparency (one of the leading authorities on microfinance interest rates) noted that "Grameen has an extremely simple and transparent pricing system" with a "transparency index" of 100% – which Chuck notes "can be considered a 'perfect score,' or a completely transparent price." This means that Grameen Bank's stated interest rate for its basic loan – which, at 20%, is already among the lowest among MFIs around the world – is exactly that amount, rather than the higher rates claimed by the maker of the documentary mentioned above.
India is a more complicated situation, one that is difficult to summarize, so I urge you to read the Times article noted above, as well as several pieces I've already written on the subject, including "A Thanksgiving Debate about the Best Microfinance Model " and an official statement we released about the situation in Andhra Pradesh. Both of those pieces contain links to more resources and information regarding microfinance in India and Grameen Foundation's views about the correct approach to it. (Prof. Yunus recently defended what he sees as the correct approach to microfinance in an opinion piece that ran in the International Herald Tribune -- you can find it on the Yunus Centre website .)
Over-indebtedness has reportedly been a problem for clients of for-profit MFIs in Andhra Pradesh. In the ideal model of microfinance, small loans are made to the poor – typically women – who use the funds to invest primarily in income-generating businesses, rather than using the funds primarily for consumption.
Despite the complexities of the situation, Grameen Foundation has clear, straightforward views about the best approach to microfinance in India – and around the world, for that matter – and we are taking concrete steps in India to support MFIs that have a clear mission to serve the poor. Simply put, we believe that microfinance works best when MFIs take a "double bottom-line" approach to their business – that is, that they focus as much (if not more) on their social bottom line as they do on their financial bottom line, and that they use tools like the Progress out of Poverty Index ™ (PPI™) to measure and report on their effectiveness at reaching out to and serving the poor. This is a point I emphasize in the Times article mentioned above.
Because of certain politicians' actions affecting the microfinance sector in
Andhra Pradesh and a delay in the Reserve Bank of India's response, sources of funding to MFIs throughout the country have been reduced. To support double-bottom-line institutions in India, we announced in December an $8 million loan-guarantee program that we believe will unlock and generate financing from local banks to poverty-focused MFIs that meet our investment criteria and are not affected by the AP situation (Grameen Foundation is not currently working with any MFI in AP). The guarantee funds consist of $4 million in guarantees each from Grameen Foundation (through our Growth Guarantee program) and Grameen-Jameel (our joint-venture social business based in the Middle East), and will be facilitated by our Mumbai-based partner, Grameen Capital India.
The Economic Times of India and the Financial Times both reported on the guarantees and, importantly, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) followed our announcement with formal request to banks resume lending to MFIs (reported by Reuters ). While I don't presume to think that our action prompted the RBI to make this move, it certainly didn't hurt, and it's a good example of Grameen Foundation responding nimbly and providing leadership in this area.
A vibrant viable microfinance sector is essential in India, where more people live in poverty than in all of Africa. We see four elements as essential to a plan for rebuilding the sector into a force for poverty reduction and financial inclusion, and are working hard to promote these values:
- Consumer Protection. Minimum standards for protecting consumers' rights need to be set and enforced. This will need to be mandated and orchestrated by the federal government, but the system can be created and run primarily by the private sector. A cornerstone of a consumer-protection strategy would be the establishment of a nationwide credit bureau (as has been done for the microfinance sector in Peru). This would help MFIs ensure that borrowers do not have multiple loans, and are using the loans to fund income-generating business, rather than consumption.
- Improved Transparency and Accountability. Though not all MFIs need to be "socially motivated," all should meet standards for ethical behavior. Some taxation and regulatory benefits might even be available only to those MFIs that meet defined criteria for bringing socio-economic benefits to poor clients. To receive these benefits, socially-motivated MFIs should be required to meet defined standards, which could include using a recognized social-performance monitoring tool (like the PPI) and matching executive compensation (as well as dividends and other payouts to already-prosperous investors) to the MFI's overall financial and social performance on a year-to-year basis.
- Ensuring Adequate Finance. Regulators over time have closed down a variety of viable financing options for Indian MFIs, forcing them to borrow from Indian banks (which lend to MFIs at interest rates of 10-13%) and private-equity investors from overseas (who are usually eager for profitable exits within 3 to 5 years). MFIs should be able to access financing from a variety of sources, including savings (this is not currently the case in India, as most MFIs cannot offer savings accounts).
- Regulatory Reform. While mentioned last, this is by no means the least of the elements. The Indian government should respond to the current crisis in a progressive, forward-looking way that advances financial inclusion and poverty reduction by centralizing and rationalizing the regulation of all types of Indian MFIs. Ideally this should be done at the federal level and by a regulator that does not have obvious conflicts of interest (as many state governments do, because they fund and manage "self-help groups" that compete with MFIs in giving loans to the poor). Peru's approach to regulating microfinance has many positive lessons for India; we have shared the relevant parts with Indian regulators.
To sum up, the Indian and Bangladeshi microfinance sectors, which collectively account for more than 50% of the world's microfinance clients, are important to the microfinance sector as a whole. If – as we are confident it will – India can come up with creative ways of promoting the sustainable growth of pro-poor microfinance while weeding out the "bad actors" in the sector and recasting an unworkable regulatory patchwork of laws, and if the Bangladeshi government backs away from moves to compromise the independence of Grameen Bank, it will provide a boost to microfinance not just within south Asia, but across the globe. Grameen Foundation will be there every step of the way, fighting for an approach to microfinance that never strays from its original purpose – to enable the poor to lift themselves and their families up out of poverty.Source: www.grameenfoundation.org
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Krinki An Economic Ruin
Krinki had once been a town where people could easily make a living, wrote Reb Khezkie Mishkovski, the last rabbi of the shtetl, in 5689 [1929] to his compatriots from Krinki living in Chicago, USA. Now it is completely ruined, unemployment is high, the masses have become disheartened and the town is devoid of all signs of life: the factories became abandoned ruins, memorials to bygone years. Clouds of deep worry furrowed everybody's countenance, as it is said in the Book of Lamentation [Hebrew citation].
The tanneries are closed in our town. The families of the workers have long been suffering from hunger because of the unemployment, describes a report on Krinki in the Bundist weekly Grodno Echo, on March 7, 1930. Last week several hundred unemployed people demonstrated on the street, and they went to the city hall to demand aid.
Dynamism And Mutual Aid Initiatives
The energetic Jews of Krinki who were usually full of initiative and were veterans of social fighting were not watching idly their painful distress and the harsh persecutions.
The tanners studied and examined the tastes and the demands of the internal market in Poland and started to produce a new, more elegant, thicker and whiter type of leather from calfskin to increase production and sale. The Craftsmen's Union started to prepare its members for the master exam, which was required of those who wanted to remain in their trade.
The coachmen demonstrated particular dynamism when they were in arrears and had nothing to drive their coaches with. They started to work as chauffeurs, founded two bus spools (companies) and established a modern travel connection with Sokolke, the nearest railway station to Krinki. Instead of bouncing in a cart or a stagecoach for long hours, often in rain or snow, one could jump those 22 kilometers from Krinki to the railway station quite comfortably. And later when the Poles were smart enough to monopolize the bus service (that is, they drove the Jews out of it), the former coachmen coped well with this, too: they took up trucks and developed a new trade in Krinki.
The shopkeepers established a mutual aid society to help each other in times of trouble, especially with a little credit to make sure that those who were hard up could breathe a little easier again. The tannery workers, who were the veterans of the professional militant movement in Krinki, maintained their association to ensure that it would support them in hard times help them to avoid or delay dismissal from work, to find a new workplace, to protect the better working conditions that had been won in hard struggles, and to further improve the working conditions when the opportunity presented itself.
In the most bitter times the Jews of Krinki, just like our brethren the sons of Israel in Poland in general, took the initiative in creating societies and institutions of mutual aid the most important function of which was to provide credit and charity. The Jewish cooperative, the People's Bank, or the so-called little bank, which had been founded in Krinki back in 1912 by the social activist of the time, Yakov Leyb Zaleski, carried out an especially important activity. With its modest loans granted on accessible conditions, it saved from downfall many Jews from the common strata, shopkeepers, artisans, and other oppressed toilers.
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The charity offices developed a prime rescue activity literally the rescue of souls in the shtetl by giving small loans without interest, without the fee for an official stamp, which people could get anew any time after they paid up their previous debt.
In the 1920s two workers' production cooperatives were founded with the help of the Yiko society, one for tannery workers and the other for fullers. In 1919 there was also a workers' and artisans' consumer cooperative.
Herb Mishkovski, Matus Tarlovski, Sh. Feyvl Nisht, Lipa Kviat, Hanukh Yaglom, Eyzik Neyman,
Epfraim Eli Rodi, Meylekh Likhtshteyn, Meylekh Zalkin, Orke Shimer, Moyshe Ekshteyn.
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Social Competition
The daily social life of the Jews of Krinki reached its full bloom during the interwar period. The representatives of the basic trends and parties of the Jewish public in Krinki were active in local politics, in the town council, and in Jewish communal matters, namely in the community council, which had a say first of all in the affairs and needs of the religious institutions and had a significant influence in financial matters, and in education and social help as well.
As to religious life and we will talk about it more in detail on the coming pages the rabbinical seat of Krinki was occupied by a rabbi who was a great Torah scholar and a prominent personality. Reb Khezkie Yosef Mishkovski, may the memory of the tsadik be blessed, was a passionate Palestinophile (i.e. supporter of Jewish emigration to Eretz Israel) and a tried and tested activist in public, whose reputation went far beyond his rabbinical seat.
Krinki also had a well-respected yeshiva, the Beyt Yosef, for the youth, and there were a number of study groups for grownups and young people. Later the younger strata organized a Tiferet Bakhurim society for studying the Tanakh, Eyn-Yakov and the like. Religious education was completed and modernized by the creation of the so-called cheder haklali (regular cheder) and there was also a Beys-Yakov school for girls.
Ideologies and Political Currents
All major movements of contemporary Jewry were active and competed with each other on the social scene of the town. On one end of the ideological spectrum were those who considered the keeping of the mitsvot (commandments) the main constituent and essence of Jewish life. They believed and hoped that the worship of God would protect the Jewish people from trouble and from the evil decrees and bring about the coming of the redeemer, even if he tarries. On the other end of the spectrum there were those, among them some workers and youth, who believed in a radical upheaval, in the style of the Bolsheviks and the Yevsektsiye (the Jewish section of the Soviet Communist Party), which would bring complete salvation to all the working people, including the Jews.
Those who believed in "eternal galuth" (exile), at least in those areas of the Eastern European Slavic countries where there was a large concentration of Jews, stood on the basis of the "here and now" dogma. This was close to the beliefs of the communists but it was the social-democratic version of the communist's ideals of the salvation of the working classes and it also incorporated certain elements of the Jewish national cultural autonomy movement.
The activity of the young and enthusiastic Zionist pioneers who stood on the opposite end of the spectrum from the above-mentioned ideologies and their adherents became more and more perceptible and efficient in the interwar period. They were ready to realize in body and spirit the ideal of redeeming the Jewish people and the Jewish individual in his homeland, Eretz Israel.
The Competition Of Social Forces
Even the incomplete data at our disposal concerning the results of the elections to the town council, and to the council of the Jewish community in 1928, allow us to get an insight into the power relations of the Jewish society of Krinki in the 1920s and 1930s.
[p. 152]
Of the eight members of the community council four came from the Orthodox list, one from the Hassidic list, one from the Zionists, and two from the Bund. The Poale Tsion [Youths of Zion].would have needed one more vote to get a mandate. The results of the elections to the Krinki town council were as follows:
In 1919, there were 4 Polish, 4 Belorussian and 16 Jewish members; of the latter 4 Orthodox, 4 Zionists, 4 Tsairei Tsion [Zionist Socialist] members, 2 Bundists, and 2 artisans. The town council chose Bendet Nisht (from the Tsairei Tsion) as the vice mayor and vice president of the magistrate (town administration).
In 1927, there were 8 Polish and Belorussian and 16 Jewish members; of the latter 5 Bundists, 4 artisans, one Zionist, one Orthodox and one merchant, 3 Poale Tsion members and one from a personal list. Dovid Gotlib from the Bund was chosen as vice mayor.
In 1934, there were 10 Christian and 6 Jewish members. Of the latter there were 3 Bundists, 2 unaffiliated and one Poale Tsion member. Sixty votes were cast for the communists and, as it was rumored in town, several communists had been elected to the Bundist list.
In 1939, there were 8 Christian and 8 Jewish members. Of the Jewish members, the Poale Tsion received 6 and the Bund 2. Meylekh Zalkin from the Poale Tsion was chosen as vice mayor.
The Bund
We had already dwelt in a number of essays on the resolute fight that the Jewish industrial proletariat of Krinki pursued since the 1890s for the rights of the workers and for the safeguarding of their significant achievements. The Bund had a dominant role in these fights. In those days, when the Jewish factory workers were truly firmly established in the tanneries of Krinki, the town became a fortress of the Bund.
The late Mordekhai V. Bernshteyn, a Bundist man of letters and historian, says the following about the Bund: The Bundists of Krinki renewed the old Jewish revolutionary traditions of the shtetl. They maintained various cultural institutions, a Jewish elementary school and professional unions. A Bundist youth came into existence through the Tsukunft and the Skif organizations. The head of the Krinki Bundist organization was Dovid Gotlib, a renowned person in interwar Poland. And the stars of the Bundist public representatives included among others Yankl Levi ('the sane'), alderman in the town council; Tevl Kuntsevitski, member of the town council; Yankl Temkin, warden of the synagogue; Nakhum Bliakher, secretary of the Tannery Workers' Union; Rakhel Shuster, the 'mother' of the Bund; and Ephraim Petritser, the leader of the Tsukunft.
And the shining star that excelled all was the Bundist pioneer, the former tanner and fuller, Avrom Shmuel Zuts, 'the blind eternal light' who was the light of the tannery town despite his blindness. He got the nickname 'the blind eternal light' and he entered Bundist literature under this name. He was the librarian of the big library which he had founded in Krinki [until the Bolsheviks destroyed Avrom Shmuel's oeuvre, the library, when they occupied the town in 1939].
[p. 153]
The Communists
The once vehement, rebellious anarchists were no longer heard of in Krinki and in the surrounding area. The government started to seriously persecute instead the illegal communist party. The party was especially active in the 1920s, when the economic crisis reached its peak in Poland in general, and in Krinki in particular, and better times did not seem to be in sight, and the morning star of the Soviet Union shone still with its full radiance as the savior of humanity and the liberator of enslaved nations, among them the Jewish people. Jewish workers and youth were often arrested in Krinki and in the surrounding area and condemned as standard-bearers of the Bolsheviks. The Reds cooperated with the Bundists in internal Jewish affairs, such as secular education in Yiddish. In certain cases, as was shown above, they also voted for the Bundist list in elections in which the communist party could not put out its own candidates due to police persecutions.
On the other hand -- as we have already alluded to -- the Zionist movement, especially its labor and socialist trends, were becoming an increasingly significant force in the Jewish public of Krinki. We will return to this later. In 1933, the religious Jews of Krinki, headed by Rabbi Mishkovski, organized a local branch of the Agudat Israel of Poland and in 1934 a local branch of the Tsairei Agudat Israel of Poland came into being.
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Maxwell Tetteh returned gross 72 and net 67 playing off handicap 5 to emerge champion of the main event at last Saturday's maiden NOKIA Corporate Golf for Peace at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra.
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