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As long as I could remember, I was never able to fit in. In elementary school, when everyone congregated to the playground for recess, there was never room for me in the sandbox so I found myself playing in the swings by myself. Later, in my teenage years, as the girls gathered in the ladies bathroom to talk about the cutest boys, gossip, hair, makeup, or latest trends, I sat in the bathroom stall waiting for them to leave because I had nothing to add to the conversation. I just did not fit and it made me feel weird among my peers. I had thousands of prayers to God that started with, "Lord, what's wrong with me?" I believed God had placed me in a foreign land and no one spoke my language but I learned that I would never fit and he would use my uniqueness to draw people to Him.
I've read scriptures like: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you" (Jeremiah 1: 5) or "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139: 14). When I was in the world, I wondered why I wasn't invited to the parties or got to hang out with the cool kids. As time went on, I started hanging with the wrong crowd and separated myself from God to feel accepted by man but it didn't take long for God to come after me. After I gave my life to Christ, I still didn't fit in, especially in the church, and it's the same today.
Even as I read the bible, I found that there were others who struggled with fitting in. Joseph found himself stuck in his dreams, which irked his brother's nerves, but Joseph was in a world by himself. He remained content relying on God's faithfulness. As well as, David was in the field tending to the sheep. Forgotten by man but remembered by God, Samuel came looking for a King and the one that didn't fit with his brother was whom God had chosen.
Sometimes, we know that God wants to use us but we question it because there is no entourage with us. We don't have an Aaron to walk with us like Moses or a Ruth for Naomi. We are called into an anointing that feels lonely at times or make us unpopular among our peers like Jeremiah. To be an outcast is not always easy but the Word says, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Romans 12: 2).
Like Jesus, who gave up his life for us only to be rejected by his own, God is able to use us. Though we are invisible to man, we are always visible to God and He longs for His glory to be revealed through us. It's not about us fitting in but it's about us being obedient and living out his purpose.
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March 08, 2008 09:59:55
Hi Robin - I think you are right. The USGS and DeLorme maps show the town line as being south of Camp Brace. I've wondered about this, too. There is a small cemetery back on State Land near Camp Brace, the Colvin cemetery. The records at the Delaware County History website say the cemetery is located in the Town of Deposit, but the maps show it as being in the Town of Masonville.
March 06, 2008 14:24:07
We have had the unfortunate circumstance of two serious structure fires in our town within the last few days. Be sure to say thank you to our Volunteers in the Masonville FD for their quick and unselfish response. We are blessed with a top grade VFD here in Masonville and we should let them know we do appreciate them.
March 05, 2008 13:55:14
Robin Little
Has anyone been out Route 8 south lately? The Town of Deposit sign is now north of Camp Brace, making the camp in the town of Deposit. The town line was always at Schaefer's. Is our town shrinking?
March 05, 2008 07:15:36
Grumpy Ernst Keidel
CHANGE OF VENUE! Those of you who were at last month's Town Council meeting or read the minutes of that meeting on this website, will know that the March meeting (TONIGHT) will be at the Federated Church instead of our usual venue at the town barn. I hope to see many of you there!
March 03, 2008 16:27:58
Chester, I like the way you think. If we get all the "out of towners" avoid the "state" highways, it will shorten the lines at Doug's. This way all the "locals" can buy "antiques" with all of the ticket revenue. Then Doug can then afford to pay of his ticket, and maybe even keep his dog quite.
March 03, 2008 16:02:57
Mike. I agree. We should turn both Rte. 8 and Rte 206 into constant speed traps. That way people could avoid the hamlet of Masonville completely thus taking care of the speeding problem.
March 03, 2008 16:02:41
Jane E. Aikins daughter of Helen Ferry Gould
Just wanted to let you folks know how interesting your website is. It truely brings back many child wonderful memories. I miss seeing the Federated Church. My husband and I were married there in 1969. A special thanks to Jeri Brayman your Town Historian for sending me to this site.
March 03, 2008 15:49:53
Jane E. Aikins
Chester, Thank you. The first couple of times that I tried to submit message nothing happened. Kindest regards,Jane
March 03, 2008 15:45:47
Jane E. Aikins daughter of Helen Ferry Gould
I believe the book went to someone in Sidney Center
March 03, 2008 15:44:14
Jane E. Aikins daughter of Helen Ferry Gould
I am trying to locate a genealogy book that my mother loaned out in 1988. Mother passed away that fall prior to retreiving it. She was Helen Ferry Gould daughter of Lena Fredengurg Ferry Stephens married to Charles Foster Ferry (Superintendant of schools in Delaware County) and later to Clearence Stephens proprietor of The Masonville General Store for many years. The dark blue book may have been The Genealogy of the Ferry- Brown Family. Mother's generation was one of the last to be entered. She was born in 1914, then her sister Mary Jeanette Ferry Russell 1916, and followed by her brother Harvey Brown Ferry 1918 I think. I know how difficult it will be to give up this copy---but it would mean so much to our family to have it returned. Thank you for your kind considerstion. Please call 315-783-1427 or email email@example.com
March 03, 2008 15:39:34
Doug...Good Ol boy says you got a ticket. Read your words below. I hope they "made to pay through both nostrils" I would appreciate hearing others' thoughts on this idea: Technology exists whereby it would be possible for our fair town to PROFIT from the rude and reckless road users who insist on FLYING through the 30 mph zone on Rt 8. There are devices that can [1] identify vehicles that are speeding and [2] photograph their license places so that the town can [3] issue by-mail tickets. Whatever the cost of such a device, we'd recover it in NO TIME, thanks to the ludicrous lack of observance of our safety-oriented speed-limit rules. The state police make periodic attempts to curb this problem, but their resources are limited -- as is their motivation. But WE stand to gain doubly if speeders are deterred and, when they're not, made to pay through both nostrils.
March 03, 2008 15:37:51
Ms. Aikins I believe your message will appear immediatly.
March 03, 2008 15:31:23
Jane E. Aikins
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March 01, 2008 11:58:18
Thank you for your reply. I had not yet read the minutes of the 02/2008 Town Meeting. To bad the original company backed out of the deal as the town property location was probably the most logical solution to a cell tower. I fear any other placement of a tower is going to bring out the NIMBY factor. Everyone wants the tower but "not where I can see it." Oh well, that is the way things go I guess.
Febuary 29, 2008 21:30:00
Chester, check the February minutes. Craig discusses the state of the cell tower under Old Business, item 4.
Febuary 27, 2008 17:27:02
I thought the placement of a cell tower in Masonville was a done deal? Why would anyone be asking about the placement of a tower on some other site?
Febuary 20, 2008 19:52:28
A. Neighbor
Did anyone else on Route 8 have someone stop to ask if they are would consider having a cell tower put on their property? I'm trying to figure out if this is legitimate or someone trying to figure out what properties are seasonal/vacant.
Febuary 17, 2008 18:00:05
Good ol' Country Boy
Hey Doug Harris, How did that speeding ticket work out for you? So glad you got the police so active here.
Febuary 02, 2008 14:10:41
Farmers' Speak-out Sat. Feb 16, 1:00 - 4:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main Street, Oneonta Soup and Bread served Childcare and Children's activities provided All are Welcome! Farmers, consumers, store owners, distributors, local government officials, non-profit agencies, come and speak your thoughts and goals on our OPEN MIKE How can we develop local food infrastructure? What do farmers need to sell their food locally? What do consumers want from the local farmer How can we work together as a network of local communities? BUYING FROM LOCAL FARMS is a simple way to liberate our food supply from oil dependence. Come hear others talk about the problems and opportunities we face in getting more local food from our farmers to local consumers. Help create support for local farmers, keep cash within our local economy, protect farmers' livelihood, increase our supply of fresh, nutritious food, preserve open space, and drastically reduce levels of fossil fuels used. For more information contact: Colleen Blacklock 607 287-3888 or Ed Lentz 607 263-5425 Please let us know ahead if you plan to bring kids. Sponsored by: Environmental Work Group, Otsego County Conservation Assn., NOFA/NY Can we work together....?
January 31, 2008 18:39:11
George denys
The next meeting of the Masonville Master plan advisory commitee is March 19th at 7 P.M.
January 29, 2008 08:15:40
sue and tom
we are wondering when the next CMP meeting is? thanks!
January 19, 2008 00:42:03
A Masonville Resident
That was a very RUDE thing to say!
January 13, 2008 21:38:14
Confused by Chester
Who the hell is Chester???????
January 09, 2008 11:38:15
GERMAN SPEAKERS! I am inviting a number of German speakers from the web to meet with me at the Masonville General Store, over coffee, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, 12 January. Purpose: to practice and keep fresh our German vocabulary and to assist new German learners to become more familiar in that language. Any locals, who are interested in becoming exposed to more German skills, or who just want to BS about the old country, please join us!
January 01, 2008 21:24:16
Craig DuMond
I apologize, the correct starting time of the meeting is 7:30!!!!
January 01, 2008 21:23:08
Craig DuMond
Yes. On 1/2/08 the Organizational Meeting starts at 7pm with the regular meeting to follow.
December 31, 2007 11:56:15
Is the Town Board still on for Wed 01-02-2008?
December 22, 2007 13:46:45
Doug Harris
Greetings to all, and to all of whatever faith (or not), I wish you all the happiest of holiday seasons! It\'s been several months since I\'ve been to this site, and I just did a quick catch-up read on things I\'ve missed. A lot, it seems! I\'m sorry that frequent out-of-town trips have kept me from town meetings and, nearly as bad, the MV General Store and CW Cafe. (I\'ve recently been licensed to sell life and health insurance, and having been hard at work learning how best to offer help to people with those needs.) I\'m glad to see, as much through the notes here as my own observations, that both the State Police and the Sheriff\'s Dept have been stepping up anti-speeding efforts. While this can, of course, be a revenue source for the town, the bigger issues include [1] safety and [2] the fact the speed limits hereabouts _have_ been widely abused. And thank you, Grumpy, for getting the spam filter in place!! What a pleasure to see only _relevant_ writings on this wonderful (albeit unofficial!) website. doug harris
December 18, 2007 16:01:13
Hi Mike You might want to start your search with Rootsweb.com and Ancestry.com. You might also check to see if the name is listed with FindAGrave.com Good luck Chester
December 18, 2007 15:04:39
Mike Valla
My name is Mike Valla. I live in Saratoga Springs. I am trying to research a William W. Cone, who lived in masonville in 1800's. I could only find a line or two in the town Census. Any ideas at all??? I am writing a book about fishing, and he was an early fisherman back then.
December 13, 2007 21:51:19
Doris Kennedy
Hi there. I was hoping as a local Masonville person you may be able to help me. I was given information on a run down house for sale - green - with a 2 car detached garage with some acreage. Perhaps you know this person or this house. I misplaced the telephone number and my husband is about to hang me!! It\'s a long drive from Long Island. Please - if you can, provide me any information. He got the number off a sign on the property. I would be EXTREMELY grateful if you could pass on any information.
December 13, 2007 14:57:41
Sheila R. Benedict
Please send any emails about Ivanhoe marked Ivanhoe. Thanks again! Keep safe and warm! Happy Holidays!
December 13, 2007 14:52:01
Sheila R. Benedict
Would anyone have information on Ivahnoe when it was a town? I live in what I am told was the center of Ivanhoe, and I would like to learn more about the town! Thank you for your time!
December 05, 2007 13:51:13
Grumpy, I have to ask, don't you mean Masonvillians instead of Masonvillains? :) While I'm here, I'll remind folks of the weekly knitting night, (crochet, needlework, etc.) We're getting a great crowd, and lots of new knitters are well on their way to new winter-wear! Tuesdays between 5 and 8pm at the Masonville General Store. All levels welcome, tips and tricks sharing encouraged.
December 03, 2007 19:06:36
Very well, Chester, let me add to Mr. DeNys\' narrative. Yes, this is my site, paid for and controlled by me. However, the minutes of the town council meetings are \"official\" - as they are passed on to me by the town government. I had wanted to provide a venue for the Masonvillains to be able to ask general questions and/or voice sundry thoughts and opinions. This seems to working quite well on the Message Board, although we had a lot of problems in the beginning with SPAM. This was eliminated with the SPAM filter now in use. I am not a town official of any sort; the closest I come to that is by being the next-door neighbor of our Town Clerk. Naturally, I try to make it to all the Town Council meetings; something I would encourage ALL the locals to do!
December 03, 2007 18:44:48
George Denys, Town Councilman
Hello Chester, This web site is NOT the official site but is the product of a very generous citizen. Back in the dark ages when we had very little contact with our constituents Mr Grumpy made up a website that listed Town contacts for folks. It evolved into what you see here. (Grumpy, please feel free to correct me if needed)We have since made an official website that you can link to from this one. It is rather simplistic but contains everything important and serves as an official outlet for our town. This is not to diminish Grumpys site or efforts but only to make some things "official". As this is a private venture we have no control over it's content but have never felt it was an issue as Grumpy is as competent as anyone in administering it. A disclaimer is totaly up to him as the owner of the site. I hope this helps explain things. George
December 03, 2007 13:20:10
Perhaps some kind person can clarify for me the status of this website? - From the information that I have been able to gather, this site is NOT an official site of the Masonville Town? - I am told it is a privately owned site and the owner allows it to be used for a quasi-town government site. Is this true? - If so, then perhaps it should be noted in the header who owns the site and that information found on this site is not officially information issued by the ruling body in MV. - While I am not certain what the regulations are concerning local government internet sites; I do know what the regulations are concerning an official newspaper so I assume the regulations pertaining to newspapers would pertain to any other source of information dispensed by the town. - While I have enjoyed to banter found on this site I fear that some may feel that it is an official organ of the town rather than a general information site.
December 02, 2007 11:39:15
Mr George Denys, Town Councilman.- I will agree with you, MV has one of the best highway crews.- They are efficient, helpful and do a good job.- I Wish they were the ones maintaining the ditches in front of my property; if they were the ditches would not be in the shape they are in.- While I am not really an "official" resident of MV as I live outside the hamlet and have only been in the area for 5 years; I do appreciate the efforts of the town road crew.- So I wish them and their families the most joyous of Christmas and a happy healthy 2008!
December 02, 2007 11:01:03
Grumpy, Town Character
In case any of you are wondering why I don\'t have the November Minutes posted yet, let me lay the blame on Town Clerk Pam Walker\'s crashed computer. The November Minutes will be forthcoming, albeit a bit delayed.
December 02, 2007 08:15:36
George Denys, Town Councilman
Easy Folks. As a Town Councilman I have recieved many comments on the increased police presence in our Town. Almost always the town residents have said they appriciate them. The only negitive comments I have recieved are from folks who do not live here. Mr Dumond ,our Town Supervisor, has put it as plainly as can be. Everyone in the Town knows about this and can, if they need to, adjust there driving habits appropriatly. I would also like to take time to thank our Highway Dept. Before we get up they are out there in the most miserable weather making sure we have clean safe roads to drive on. Sure, you say, thats what they are paid to do.....well, quite frankly, we don't pay them enough. What we can but not enough. They are never a problem for the Town, they never complain and are always on time and doing a professional job. Another little known fact is that they do alot of maintenance on our trucks and equipment that they are not required to do. This saves us many thousands each year. They do this because they truly care about their town. That says alot to me. If you get the chance, thank them. I hope everyone has a happy and safe Holliday season. George
December 01, 2007 22:21:44
Bob K - I do thank you for your astute comments on my earlier note on this message board. - I really had no intent of answering you but it struck me sort of funny and as a result I have to comment. - My earlier note was an opinion on my part and opinions like bellybuttons seem to be a part of everybody. - My opinion is no more or less valid than any other persons observations. - As to your observations on the quality or lack of quality on the part of the "Upstate" school system, that I will have to accept at face value as it has been many, many years since I have been in a classroom as a student. - I gather from the tone of your letter that you are in law enforcement.- For that I thank you as someone has to do it. - If you are, as I suspect, in the law enforcement field you are aware of the so called "police mentality". - As to the risks of being in law enforcement; I am sure there are risks and hazards, but no more so than a lot of other occupations including fire-fighters and convenience store clerks which are included in the top ten hazardous occupations. And keep in mind all law enforcement persons are in law enforcement by choice.
December 01, 2007 22:16:49
Craig DuMond, Town Supervisor
One just needs to apply to good old fashioned rule of common sense...."if you dont want a ticket, dont speed". This should not be a hard concept to grasp. I have never heard of people leaving a community because there were too many police around, rather just the opposite! I welcome enforcement of any New York State Laws by our local law enforcement. We should be grateful they choose to spend their time protecting our community. We have already had one horrific traffic fatality in our hamlet and I personally never want to see another one. I welcome and applaud the New York State Police and Delaware County Sheriff in keeping our Town a safer place for our citizens!
December 01, 2007 18:57:57
Bob K.
Mr. Chester. Thank you for letting us all know that Troopers are liars and have no respect for anyone other than themselves. I did not know there was such enlightenment upstate! Down here Troopers are held in high reguard as they put their lives on the line (and sometimes loose them) daily. I think the upstate school system has failed us badly. You are exibit "A".
December 01, 2007 08:58:44
George Denys
Hello Grumpy and all, I cannot understand why folks are suprised or upset that law enforcement agencies are patroling State Hwy 8 and State Hwy 206. It\'s not as if they are hiding along a back road!! These are State Highways and have to be patroled. I am glad they are showing a presence in our town and hope it will deter the thieves that robbed from a local residence WHILE THEY WERE HOME!! Some folks don\'t like the police for whatever reason but when something bad happens they are the first to hide behind them. One positive thing we can and should do is start an official neighborhood watch program in the hamlet. I would be happy to put any interested folks in contact with the County Sheriff or State Police for guidance in starting one up. It\'s our town and we have a certain responsibility to help protect it from folks who would do us wrong. My Thanks to the NYS Police and the County Sheriff\'s office for their efforts in making Masonville a safer place to be. One last thought....I havent heard anyone say they have recieved a frivolous ticket. No \"I got a ticket for 33 in a 30\" stories. My guess is that most tickets are being issued for a good reason. My neighbor has complained of people passing him in the hamlet. That kind of driving behavior is inexcusable and I hope the DA gets involved with some wreckless driving convictions. If I sound intollerant then understand that I almost lost my wife one day when an 18 wheeler blew through the light at 60+ MPH. Another wasn\'t so lucky. I watched in horror another day as a car carrier passed our town clerk waiting to turn into the town hall on the right, ON THE SIDEWALK!! What if someone was walking on the sidewalk at that time? They would be dead. Drive reasonably and you won\'t have worry about tickets. I guess I turned the corner.......I sound just like my father.
November 30, 2007 18:36:11
ted tiska
Kudos to Grumpy for his support for local law enforcement.
November 30, 2007 12:46:55
Yep, ya named it. REVENUE makes a speed trap. REVENUE and REVENUE alone. Usually speeding fines are levied only against those who can least afford it. Called "poor tax." I am sure that MV reaps a tremendous income from "keeping MV safe." Someone on here noted that they asked a State Trooper what his "cut off" point was. The Trooper must have given him some answer and he believed it! Come on, don't be so gullible. Troopers are not known for truthfulness when it comes to questions of that nature. To a Trooper (or any other person in law enforcement) most people outside the law enforcement field is a "dirt bag" and deserving of anything that happens to them. So, believing that there is a "cut off" point for speeding is naive. As I said I laud the efforts to keep our streets and highways safe but, alas, it is doubtful that is the motive behind all the police activity in MV. I agree that the easiest way to avoid a speeding ticket is to obey the speed limit. But why doesn't the law enforcement spend as much time enforcing the law at the 4 way stop in MV? I see many vehicles failing to stop at that light. Maybe because speeding fines are more lucretive to the state and local area?
November 30, 2007 10:11:19
Boo Hoo! I can't believe all the crying and hand wringing over speeding tickets! A few days ago, on a trip down Route 8 to Sidney, I saw as many as 2 Sheriff's vehicles as well as 2 State Police cruisers, ALL with pulled-over motorists. That means that those people are learning not to speed on our roadways, as well as adding revenue to our town treasury. Thet's a win-win situation Just because the laws are enforsed here, doesn't make Masonville a speed-trap! It is very easy to avoid getting a speeding ticket and I find it humorous to see all these (often illegal) devices offered for sale which claim to circumvent redar detection or otherwise fool and/or mislead law enforcers. I have certain features in both of my vehicles and use them all the time. They keep me from getting speeding tickets and are absolutely legal. This feature is known as CRUISE CONTROL! Works every time.
November 29, 2007 12:26:39
In some points I agree with Mr. Bell and his observations. Small town courts are nothing more than revenue generators for the municipal area they serve. I sometimes wonder of local justice courts are even constitutional. They have a vested monatary interist in seeing that fines are paid. Justice plays little or no part in the process. While I have not had the opportunity to attend any court sessions in MV or received a ticket in MV I have noted that there seems to be a tendency on the part of law enforcement to cater to a small manority of people living along the corridor between MV and Sidney. The day before Thanksgiving I had to go to Sidney 3 times using that stretch of road. On all three occasions I noted the Delaware Sheriff or the State Police had cars stopped at some point along the road and on one occasion I noted two Sheriff's vehicles had cars stopped. While I laud the efforts to keep our highways and streets safe I fear much of it has nothing to do with safety but rather revenue; revenue for the state of New York and the municipal coffers.
November 28, 2007 19:13:10
George Denys
Mr.Dave Bell, Most Town residents understand what drives the police in their law enforcement efforts....it certianly isn't the Town Board. I guess your point is that you should be able to come here and break the law without fear of prosecution?? Just what is your point? I talked with a Trooper not long ago and asked what his cut off was. Belive me, if you were above that you deserved a ticket.
November 28, 2007 18:58:36
George Denys
The Towns survey for the Master Plan is in the hands of the Delaware Co. Planning Dept. There will be copies available at the meeting on Thursday however the mailing has been delayed due to corrections being made to the origional draft. It's better to get it correct than rush it. I hope to have a good turn out as this is an important junction in out town's history.
November 27, 2007 23:34:04
Dave Bell
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting your town judge tonight and it looked like most of your town..I come form a small town in upstate ny myself..Utill I could no longer afford the exorbitant taxes and cost of living on my fourth generation family farm and sold out and left NY.. Congratulations on your great plan to issue traffic tickets to downstaters or other people..I noticed the town court was PACKED (standing room only) with RESIDENTS of your town..Who all got tickets and will be sending their FINE money to Albany.. Nice work.. The stupidity in NY never ceases to amaze me..Thank god I am not stuggling to pay YOUR taxes and tickets and food cost and insurance and gasoline and general cost of living anymore..Hope your great plan to write tickets to lower your taxes is a continuing success.. To the woman in tears almost tonight for her first ticket in her entire life..I hope your neighbors are real proud..
November 27, 2007 20:11:58
CUDOS TO CRAIG FOR ORGANIZING THE TOWN OF MASONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN! I still haven't received my Planning Committee SURVEY IN THE MAIL which was supposed to be mailed out to all MV residents on Nov. 19th; as was noted at the Nov. 7th Masonville Town Meeting. -Was there a problem with the mailing or my PO Box? According to what was said then they hoped to have some input from the mailings to report on by Nov. 29th. Will this still happen?
November 26, 2007 21:35:23
Craig DuMond
There will be a public meeting for the Masonville Comprehensive Plan on Thursday November 29th at 7pm at the Masonville Federated Church. Comprehensive plans are now required under New York State Law as a foundation for municipal planning. It's a good time to study our Town, evaluate options and make choices that will take us into the future. We have created an advisory committee chaired by Councilman George Denys to manage the effort. Our Comprehensive Plan committee, comprised of community members, will be guiding the work, and we have the confidence in them to get it right. We also need the PUBLIC'S DIRECT INPUT! We are hoping to get a large attendance Thursday night....Please come....become informed and involved in your Town's future.
November 18, 2007 12:41:46
Well, the time has arrived. The downstaters stop shooting each other and swarm to the area to shoot the dangerous deer.
November 16, 2007 13:11:13
Calling all stitch wits and happy hookers! New knitting (crochet, needlework, etc.) group meeting Tuesdays between 6 and 8pm at the Masonville General Store. This is an opportunity for co-creativity and community. All levels welcome, tips and tricks sharing encouraged. Look forward to seeing you!
November 13, 2007 10:29:27
Mark and Robin Little
Where were the flags for Veteran's Day? We thought that the town would have honored this day with them. If this day was forgotten, shame on you.
November 11, 2007 19:18:50
Hi everyone, I found a puppy in Steam Mill Forest on Saturday, Nov. 10th. If anyone knows anything about a very young lost dog, please Email me. If someone might check the local paper also as I am back downstate, I would appreciate it. Thank You Michael
November 10, 2007 07:45:05
In addition to juggling our residence problem, as Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 200 in Oneonta, I am also obligated to sit at a table in the Southside Mall and solicit donations toward the purchase of a new van. You can read more about that on our website (DAV200.org) -- So I am forced to leave my dear little wife to deal with our bewildered kitty-cats and to properly supervise the workmen who have (literally) broken up our happy home! Say, if your travels take you to Oneonta and the Southside Mall today, stop by and say hello.
November 10, 2007 06:12:56
Thank you, Kendal! Yes, I am the "Homeless Guy" to whom she referred. We are in the midst of changing homes on our site and our old one has been pulled apart and is no longer habitable and the new one, tho' onsite, is not hooked up yet. Currently residing at the Super 8, we are indeed temporarily homeless! This also means that I don't have access to my computer for updating my websites, etc.
November 09, 2007 16:54:16
Hey Homeless Guy! UPS dropped off 3 packages for ya. cheers, kendal
November 06, 2007 11:31:00
Chester N Shew
Hiya I belong to a group that searches graves for people. I will check the cemeteries in Masonville for you and will E-Mail the information. See the E-Mail I sent you.
November 05, 2007 09:36:14
Donna Garvey
I was looking for my grand mothers grave - I know even though she lives in Sidney she is buried in Masonville NY. I can not find it on the web in any of the cemarty listings. Effie Shofkom. Does anyone know where she is buried for sure?
November 05, 2007 08:21:17
George Denys
It would be helpfull if you said who you are. People will usualy not speak up until they know who they are talking to.
October 23, 2007 22:52:39
Question: Would anyone be interested in helping me start up a Town of Masonville Garden Club/Town Beautification Program/Organization to work on all things related to green in tandem with the newly formed Town of Masonville Planning Committee?
October 23, 2007 22:32:58
Message to email@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com: You should come to the Town of Masonville meetings! We just talked about that. Check out the past meeting report for September. :)
October 23, 2007 22:29:13
Message to firstname.lastname@example.com: If you can get cable connection to your house, the best thing is roadrunner, available through TimeWarner Cable; nearest located in Sidney, NY I think, but I had to drive into Oneonta, NY to set up my service in MV. Hope this helps. :)
October 23, 2007 15:29:33
Chester N Shew
What is all the hulabulu about paying for the fuel used by the Chiefs of the MVFD to respond to calls? Personally I would say that is pretty reasonable request by the Chiefs. Having spent many years in VFD's as a firefighter, officer and lastly as Chaplain, both upstate and on LI I can tell you that upstate FD Officers spend a lot of thier own money and a lot of time to serve their communities. I would say that what little is given to them in the way of fuel compenses is a real bargain for the Town. As to the officers of the MVFD responding to calls in "large SUV's" I have NO idea what they drive but one thing I DO know is that this being a rural area if were a responding officer I certainly would want the best vehicle I could get to respond in knowing the condition of some of the back roads in the spring and winter.
October 23, 2007 15:04:14
Chester N Shew
Looking for the official names of two of the cemeteries in Masonville. 1. The cemetery on Beech Hill road. 2. The cemetery on 206 east of 4 corners. Thanks. Can respond to firstname.lastname@example.com
October 18, 2007 22:49:36
Itty-bitty kitty cats are what I found at Kendal's MASONVILLE GENERAL STORE today. I guesstimate them to be around 6 or 7 weeks old. Old enough to be absolutely endearing! I immediately fell in love with one of them who, after I picked it up, promptly fell asleep in my arm, on leg dangling. I sat immobile for a good long while, not wishing to awaken the peaceful sleeper. Alas, as commander of my Disabled American Veterans chapter in Oneonta, I had to put the little kitty down, for I had to leave to chair my meeting. But, this lovable little purring sleeper would not have gone home with me anyhow. With three resident cats, our cat quota is reached. If you can convince Kendal that you could provide a suitable and caring home, she might let you have one of these little treasures.
October 18, 2007 13:11:36
Craig DuMond
It depends on where you plan to locate yourself within the Town. Most areas in the Town have hi-speed internet, but there are places where only dial-up is available. You can try and contact Time Warner Cable or Citizen's communications to determine what service is available in the are in which you are planning to move to.
October 17, 2007 11:35:27
A Klein
Hi, I\'m considering moving to Masonville and had a question: Who provides high-speed internet in the area? Also, if you wouldn\'t mind, could please tell me about the quality of service? Much appreciated.
October 09, 2007 13:38:56
WI-FI avaiable at the MASONVILLE GENERAL STORE and CRESCENT WRENCH CAFE! Another few hours spent at my favorite coffee shop, Masonville's cultural center. This time, I am not just reading my regular mail, I am reading my eMail as well! Yes, Kendal has internet access available in her store! It just doesn't get much better than this! All this and great coffee too.
October 02, 2007 17:32:48
Kendal has a great assortment of beautiful natural silk scarves, newly arrived at her store: THE MASONVILLE GENERAL STORE on the corner of Routes 8 and 206. If you haven\'t been there, you really owe yourself a visit to the cultural center of Masonville! This is where the GOOD people sit and enjoy a cup of tasty coffee and converse about the important things in life and the world. The store has a section with 4 tables in the bay window area, named the Crescent Wrench Cafe. THAT is where one sits to soak up the always terrific ambience. Today\'s graet music selection was designed to bring up the inner Cajun in you! I certainly left the store less grumpy than when I entered!
September 30, 2007 20:55:07
Craig DuMond
All court-related matters should be addresses directly with the Town Court @ 607-265-9249 or c/o Masonville Town Court, PO Box 63 Masonville, NY 13804.
September 27, 2007 14:51:04
J Rogers
I would like to know why it is that I cannot get anyone to return my phone calls or emails to the town of Masonville and the that one time someone actually calls back they can't leave a message to let me know a convenient time to call back. I don't know how many times I can tell someone that I have not received any information about a court date can you please contact me.
September 25, 2007 02:55:21
REGARDING THE MVFD BUDGET MEETING: Sorry mistake, the meeting is on OCTOBER 16TH, A TUESDAY. Greg, can you tell us where and when the meeting will be held? Thank you.
September 25, 2007 02:30:04
Well, I'd like to add my humble comments here if I may, for what they're worth: Regarding the price of Gasoline: We are all feeling the pinch of higher gas prices. My question is why is it cheaper to buy gas up in Norwich or in Unadilla, than it is in Masonville, Sidney or Walton? Can someone please explain this to us? We have been at a loss for a long time trying to understand this one! Regarding reimbursement of gasoline for the Fire Chiefs: I think NO. I do not think this is a good idea. The Fire Chiefs do not have to drive a big SUV to get to any scene of a fire...how about a fast little 4-cylinder two-seater instead? My older brothers have been in the fire dept. and rescue squads for years, and the Chief does NOT always access the situation with them on-site. -It depends on the quality and training of the OTHER men in the fire department, which radio back to the Chief. Long distances dictate which fireman has that responsibility to the Chief, as always. Regarding the fire recently in Sidney? I (heard) that Sidney, Afton and Bainbridge fire departments responded, but not Masonville...why was that all about? -I guessed that Masonville stayed home to take care of the rest of us that night, should anything ELSE break out, but I also (heard) some bad talking against the MVFD which I DID NOT LIKE AT ALL! This tells me that the MVPD needs to do some PR with our community, maybe? Regarding the October 15th MVPD budget meeting: Yes, I agree that anyone in the Town of Masonville should attend this meeting. I support all of the dedicated people in this Town and they deserve to have us hear them speak. I agree with Greg that it is important that we ALL participate! The more communication that we have as a whole community will only help us in the long run. That's what I say. Together as a Town we are all strong; even if we disagree a little, let's have at it, eh? :)
September 24, 2007 12:19:43
Robin Little
I feel that Greg Tiska's request is reasonable. To have the chiefs ride out with the trucks is unreasonable. There are times when the chief gets to a scene and then calls back that not all the equipment is needed. It is only logical that gas and money will be saved by not having to roll out all the equipment. If you have send out just one fire truck to see what is needed then, the place could be a lost or someone's life could be lost. How can we put a price on our town's safety?
September 13, 2007 07:01:01
Kevin- son of Richard and Marie (aka Peck)
Geesh- first time in my life I have ever been "censored" :)
September 13, 2007 06:57:53
Kevin *CENSORED*
Oh! There is no place like home! I sit out here in southern California thinking about the terrific childhood I had growing up on Parker Hollow Road! Enjoy the website!
September 12, 2007 06:16:26
G Tyson
Thanks for the help bertimouse. Your information was very helpful. Have a great day d:^)
September 11, 2007 08:31:25
1/2 a martini
can anyone explain the letter regarding selling your development rights to the NYC watershed??? Not sure if I should be concerned or not. Thank you in advance for any information provided.
September 08, 2007 23:18:48
Hi G Tyson! What kind of ticket was your's for? Speeding? Having a dog/cow/horse run loose? Rats in your backyard? Bad parking? -Try contacting the New York State Troopers office (Troop C) in Sidney at 561-7400 or the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 746-2336 for more information. Hope this helps you, and hope the bill won't be too much :)
September 05, 2007 15:21:57
Robin Little
Tanks Grumpy. I was just wondering.
September 01, 2007 21:55:52
Mr. Everything
37 wonderful years in Masonville; it truly is a hidden treasure. Great website!
September 01, 2007 12:45:15
Sorry, Robin! As soon as our clerk gets them to me, I send them to my webmaster and he gets them up quite promptly. We are waiting also.
August 30, 2007 14:35:51
Robin Little
Any minutes for August meeting?
August 06, 2007 12:07:56
I assume that this body of water of which you speak is East Masonville Pond. It lies about half an hour (20 miles) from Colchester. Take Route 206 West until you are almost in Masonville. Then be watchful for County Road 35 on your right. Take it toward East Masonville and Sidney Center. You'll see the pond before you get to Sidney Center.
August 06, 2007 00:53:30
cindi and rob
we just moved up to colchester and someone up there told us about a beautiful lake in Masonville, which i can not seem to find can someone help us Thanks a millon.
August 02, 2007 17:04:15
At the 1 August 2007 Regular Town Board Meeting, the members of the Town of Masonville Comprehensive Master Plan Advisory Committee were appointed. This committee is chaired by Councilman George DeNys and consists of Dave Barnes, Carol Bowker, Curt Christiansen, Kendal Craig, Betty Scott, and Steve Tiska.
July 11, 2007 17:37:57
Excellent Brandy news! I don't know if posting the notice of her "loss" here, helped, but this sort of thing is one way this message board can be very useful!
July 11, 2007 10:08:06
Charles Heap
Brandy was found 7/11/07!
July 10, 2007 13:12:48
Charles Heap
Lost Dog: Golden Retriever, 12 year old Female, Golden body with a grey face, answers to Brandy; ran off on Saturday 7/7/07 on Route 8, near Butts Road. 518-928-7578
June 28, 2007 13:53:41
Good idea, Doug. I will talk about it with my webmaster, who as you can see, is a little behind with getting the minutes from the last town council meeting posted. He just got back from the Harley Rendezvous and hasn't quite refocused yet. On the other hand, I don't want to make it too difficult to post here and discourage meaningful input from the (Masonville) town folk, which would defeat the purpose of why I launched this site in the first place.
June 28, 2007 11:48:48
Doug Harris
A suggestion: How's about adding a bot-blocker to this site -- one of those little boxes where a PERSON has to enter a sorta-disguised set of letters and-or numbers -- to prevent all the 'how do you like my site' notes from getting posted?
June 28, 2007 11:45:02
Doug Harris
Bravo, S. !!! ~~~~~ Count me READY . . .
June 27, 2007 12:08:32
Just an FYI.. With the help of Mr. Denys, I am researching ideas for signs, flowers, etc, for the town- and in addition will hopefully acquire any pertinent info in regards to volunteers/land-owners and liabilities! I'll post as important info comes to me- for those of you interested in being involved when the time comes!
June 24, 2007 13:30:55
Doug Harris
This (board meeting) could be an excellent opportunity for a _civics_ lesson, too: We will at that time have two Fresh Air Fund kids visiting us from NYC. At 11 and 12 years of age, both are at a point where an opportunity to see _government in action_ SHOULD be welcomed. (But kids being kids, I'll probably have to drag them along! ;) ___ Oh, well, 'guess I'll have to drag this little fillies to the well and see if they drink in some knowledge!) ____What time is the meeting? At the barn or the library?
June 24, 2007 12:58:43
"Grumpy" Ernst Keidel (on Steam Mill Road)
Good points, Doug! Why don't you come to the town council meeting on the 11th and raise them? Regards, GRUMPY
June 24, 2007 12:45:46
Doug Harris
Re points raised by Robin (relative to my earlier posts on the speeding issue PLUS other posts regarding the idea of 'Welcome' signs for the village): ____[1] Where to place them _could_, of course, be an issue both of the actual _where_ factor AND the liability either a property owner or the town might have if someone plowed into a sign and was injured or, worse, a volunteer helping maintain the sign area was in any way injured. Do we have a town attorney who could be consulted on this? My suspish is that the town would, if it was leasing or _borrowing_ the use of several square yards in various locations for signs, be liable for ...whatever. I'm not an attorney; I could be wrong. But whoever is liable needs to be insured against the risks. _______[2] Who would make and, more importantly, maintain the signs and the area around them would have to be agreed upon by taxpayers... unless a volunteer committee took it upon themselves to fully fund and assume all liabilities for such signs. I would be proud to be part of such a committee. _______[3] I addressed the issue of the painted sign posts in a separate message. But a further thought on that: It is _possible_, I guess, that DOT had the sign posts painted to make the speed limit signs more noticeable. Beyond that, I don't have a clue who painted them... but it _was_ a good idea! ______[4] Without going back to check, I don't believe I said 'every other car' is speeding. Truth be told, the average is more like 65-80 percent of all passing vehicles who exceed 40 mph – ten miles OVER the limit – as they pass my house... in EITHER direction. _______ [5] I can certainly appreciate your concern that if a high percentage of the higher-speed speeders were ticketed, and IF many of them choose to appear in court, our ordinarily-adequate-for-a-small-town court could, indeed, be overwhelmed. But surely such a revenue-producing volume would justify an as-needed traffic-court-only court session. All costs would, obviously, be MORE than covered by speeder-provided fines. (And practically speaking, it is more than likely that many people would simply main in the fine.) _______ [6] Heaven forbid we should EVER need a full-time court system! But _this_ issue certainly wouldn't bring that about. More likely, a speed-limit-enforcement program would for some period of time produce a _generous_ budget surplus, but over the longer term, the cash flow would – we can hope – slow to a smaller but still steady amount – enough to cover enforcement costs and _still_ ease budget pressures. ________ [7] I understand the _concept_ regarding one rotten apple and the barrel, but I don't understand the reference in the context in which you used it. I apologize for being, in this instance, obtuse.
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No matter what your needs are, your local Honda dealer in Sea Girt, NJ, Coast Honda, can take care of it all. Meet our friendly staff today when you visit our dealership at 2110 Route 35 in Sea Girt, NJ. We are open Monday through Saturday, so come by whenever it's convenient for you!
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"Civic to HRV"
" This is our third Honda lease with this dealership and this third time was the easiest by far! We are so happy with the new car and working with Jack made what can be a grueling and exhausting process so much better. When we got there, the car was ready and waiting for us. Jack is so professional and helpful. We will definitely be going back to Coast Honda for our next lease in three years! "
"Friendly and Professional Internet Sales Team"
" From the initial contact with Liz Mendum the Internet Sales Manager, the test drive and explanation of the vehicle with Jack Gailing, to the finalization of the purchase with Mike Campbell it was a very positive experience. I was treated fairly and the prices were better than the other dealers that contacted me. i would recommend this dealership. "
First Time Car Buyer - Big Help
" Pat was great! I'm a younger guy buying my first new car and he made it so easy. I dealt with a bunch of other nasty salesmen at other dealerships and was glad when I went to Coast Honda. Everybody there was so nice and they got me exactly what I wanted. I would definitely recommend anyone go to Coast Honda for a new car!! "
Wonderful experience!!! Pat Marotta was terrific salesman!!!
" We just purchased our Honda CR-V EXL at Coast Honda in Sea Girt last week. This is the second time we have purchased a Honda from Coast and both times were met with terrific salesman who were courteous and professional. Last week we came to Coast after having a discouraging experience at Kay Honda in Eatontown, N.J. As soon as we arrived at Coast, we met with Pat Marotta who made our experience delightful. Pat was extremely familiar with the model we were interested in and made the process a pleasure. Pat was honest, personable and very professional throughout. We would recommend Pat to any of our friends considering a new car purchase. We love our new Honda and appreciate the experience at Coast. Thank you Pat Marotta!!! "
Best Experience I Ever Had Purchasing a Car
" I recently purchased a Honda Accord from Coast Honda. Over the last 40 years I have purchased several cars, but this by far was my best experience. The sales associate I dealt with was Jack Gailing. He was personable, knowledgeable and attentive to all of my needs. A true purchasing pleasure. "
" I'll make this review short and simple, just like my experience with Coast Honda of Sea Girt. In all of my years buying cars, I must say that this was the most pleasurable and convenient transaction I've ever encountered! I literally picked out my car online, received an email quote, spoke with Robin Hines on the phone for about 25 minutes, and wahlah, I bought a brand new HONDA CIVIC COUPE! The next business day I walked in, signed the paperwork and left the dealership within a half hour in my brand new Civic! EASY PEASY! I absolutely LOVE it & I know I received the CHEAPEST PRICE out of all other dealers in south jersey without having to go through the hassle of haggling back & forth hoping that you're not getting ripped off. ....BUT NO WORRIES HERE! I would highly recommend Robin Hines, Jack Gailing, Liz Mendum, & the rest of the gang over at Coast Honda to anyone in the market for a new Honda. THEY'VE EARNED MY BUSINESS AND TRUST & GAINED A LOYAL CUSTOMER. ....THANK YOU SO MUCH! BLESSINGS TO ALL! Andrea, Toms River, NJ "
Loyal to Honda
" This is my 4th vehicle I have leased from Coast Honda. Always a pleasure to work with Jim Kavanagh. He is honest, efficient, and courteous and has always made the experience a pleasure! "
Easy and Breezy!
" I had the best experience with Coast Honda. Starting with John Wilk then to Jack Gailing, finishing off with Mike Campbell. It was the smoothest car transaction I have ever had. John explained my options thoroughly and honestly. Jack, as they say is a Jack of all trades...he was picking the colors, test driving, writing up the paperwork etc. for my next stop with Mike. The dept that Mike works in is my most dreaded dept. It was so smooth and friendly. Professional and honest real people. Larry Iannaccone hired the best! From start to finish, which includes test driving, going back and forth on colors and bathroom break...2 1/2 hours. Now that is service. I love my Honda and will be back. Thank You! ~Carrie "
Fantastic Service
" Best staff and service in the area. I will always buy a Honda because of them. Mark and his staff in the service center are honestly the best group of guys and are gentlemen in every aspect of the word. They treat everyone like family "


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October 2011 Announcements - Part 1
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Well, it's Tuesday, and you know what that means... IBM announcements!
In today's environment, clients expect more from their storage, and from their storage provider. The announcements span the gamut, from helping to use Business Analytics to analyze Big Data for trends, insights and patterns, to managing private, public and hybrid cloud environments, all with systems that are optimized for their particular workloads.
There are over a dozen different announcements, so I will split these up into separate posts. Here is part 1.
I am very excited about all these announcements! It is a good time to be working for IBM, and look forward to sharing these exciting enhancements with clients at the Tucson EBC.
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#oow11 Oracle OpenWorld - Day 1
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I have arrived safely to San Francisco, and was able to check-in at the hotel, pick up my registration badge for Oracle OpenWorld 2011, and attend the first keynote session. This is the largest Oracle OpenWorld event to-date, with over 45,000 attendees from 117 different countries. There are 520,000 square feet of exhibition floor, and over 2,400 educational sessions. The conference is spread across the different buildings of the Moscone center, as well as nearby hotels. On average, attendees will walk seven miles during the week.
Larry Ellison was the keynote speaker for this first kick-off session. He focused almost exclusively on server and storage hardware. He feels that business is all about moving data, not doing integer math.
He also mentioned that Bob Shimp would kick-off the Cloud later in the week. Given that Larry himself thought that Cloud was a stupid, over-marketed term that nobody has deployed over the past few years, to a complete believer, claiming that over 20 live demos will be given this year on Cloud.
Perhaps the funniest quote was his motivation to use Infiniband as the interconnect
"Ethernet was invented by Xerox when I was a child."
Here are some sessions that IBM is featuring on Monday. Note the first two are Solution Spotlight sessions at the IBM Booth #1111 where I will be most of the time.
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#oow11 Oracle OpenWorld Day 5 Monday and Tuesday Photos
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I took over a hundred pictures at this event. Here are a few of my favorites from Monday and Tuesday.
I want to thank the IBM-Oracle Alliance team, especially Nancy Spurry and Carolann Kohler for having me involved in these events.
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#oow11 Oracle OpenWorld Day 5 Final Thoughts
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This post concludes my series of posts on Oracle OpenWorld 2011 conference. Here are some pictures from Wednesday and Thursday.
Despite the sad news about Steve Jobs, I had a great time at this conference. I learned a lot about what other IT vendors are doing, talked to dozens of IBM clients at the booth, and got to make some new friends that work in other parts of IBM.
(FTC Disclosure: I work for IBM. IBM and Apple are technology partners. I proudly own an Apple iPod, several Mac Mini computers and shares of stock in both IBM and Apple, Inc.)
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#oow11 Oracle OpenWorld Day 4 Keynote from InfoSys Consulting
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Wednesday afternoon at the [Oracle OpenWorld 2011] conference started with another keynote session. In a last minute substitution, Oracle OpenWorld rescheduled Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff's keynote from Wednesday to a Thursday 8:00am morning general session, to make room for S. D. Shibulal, CEO of InfoSys Consulting.
(Forbes Magazine considers InfoSys the #15 [most innovative company]. To give this some context, Salesforce.com and Amazon.com are #1 and #2, Google and Apple are in the top 10, and Oracle is #77. )
S.D. started out saying that "Today is October 4, a very important day in history!" This was October 6, so everybody was a bit confused, checking their watches and tablets to confirm what day it was. What he was referring to was the first trans-pacific flight that happened October 4 exactly 80 years ago, the pilots were awarded medals and accolades for this tremendous achievement. This year, trans-pacific flights happen every day, and nobody raises an eyebrow. I looked this up, and the first trans-pacific flight happened [June 9, 1928] from California to Australia involved stops in Hawaii and Fiji, but [Clyde Edward Pangborn] is remembered for his October 4, 1931 flight as the first non-stop flight, from Japan to Seattle, Washington. His point, however, is that innovation has a lot of "firsts" that people don't realize until things are commonplace.
If you look at the 1991 list of Fortune 500 companies, only 25 percent of these still are in operation today (IBM is one of them!) The rest failed to stay relevant, to reach and scale as needed for market transitions. He gave examples of travel agencies and the Encyclopedia Brittanica that failed to adapt in the face of [dis
Ming Tsai, Managing Director and Chief Client Office of InfoSys, asked a series of questions:
He showed a product called "Social Edge" from InfoSys that determines "sentiment analysis". Users can co-create their own user experience.
Paul Gottsegen, InfoSys, explained how "Mobility" is challenging existing business models. Their latest product "mConnect" offers to link web applications to any mobile device. This includes healthcare monitoring, cash for the 50 percent of the world that are "unbanked", and even Cable TV on an iPad. He brought on stage Bill Tucker, VP of IT at Nordstrom, a retail outlet of fine clothing.
(I have a collection of Nordstrom jackets that I had bought in San Francisco Union Square throughout the years. Every time that I fly from Tucson to San Francisco, especially in the summer, it is freezing cold, and I need to buy a jacket. This time I was prepared, and brought several of me jackets with me.)
Bill explained that people are not comparing their end-user experience at Nordstrom's with direct competitors like Macy's, but rather with all of their other end-user experiences like that at Starbuck's coffee, or the Apple store. This raises the bar in customer expectations. Nordstrom has been force to make drastic improvements to keep up with these expectations.
Prasad Thirkutam, InfoSys, asked if supply chains are agile and adaptive enough. He mentioned that 40 percent of Flash memory and 60 percent of circuit boards are made in Japan that were recently hit by an earthquake and tsunami. He explained product "Demand-to-Deliver" solution from InfoSys that provides multi-level inventory, identifying the safety stock levels based on various analytics. This reduces waste by 7 percent, and shortens cash from 60 days to 40 days.
Prasad introduced Vin Melvin, CIO of Arrow Electronics. His focus is to get data "correct". To increase end-to-end speed to handle order changes and cancelations, and to optimize and re-balance supply chain as needed.
(FTC Disclosure: Arrow is a distributor of IBM equipment. I have worked with Arrow many years.)
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Letter from Ben ....
I grew up in the town of Rancho Santa Fe, a quaint, peaceful, wealthy town tucked away from the rest of the world. The town in Southern California where you can still send your kids outside to play and your only worry is they might scrap their knee or fall out of an citrus tree .
I grew up in a very nice house and was provided all the necessities and then some. I was fortunate to have clothes, food and shelter, things that lots of my friends took for granted and expected. Not only did I have the basics, but I got pretty much whatever I wanted from the first Nintendo, the newest Air Jordans, go carts, dirt bikes you name it. I constantly listened to "Red Hot Chili Peppers", and other explicit lyrics of my choosing to my Dad's dismay.
I'm not very proud of some of the choices I made during my high school years. I never wanted to be viewed as a silver spoon kid from "Rancho". If it was "bad " or "wrong",I did it to prove to everyone I was Alpha, I would top everyone. I played Lacrosse and football for Torrey Pines and was named MVP player of the year as a defensive player. We were CIF champions.
My junior year I went on several recruiting trips back East to look at the top lacrosse programs in the country and continuing my education.
On my recruiting trip back to Providence College we were visiting the weight room and indoor training facilities. On our way to the lacrosse coaches' office, I peered in a room we were walking past that was filled with men with camouflage faces, cleaning dozens of weapons from the standard M4 to machine guns. I stopped right in my tracks,didn't say a word, and left the lacrosse coach standing in the hallway as I walked into the room. A man named Colonel McGonagle greeted me. We started chatting and he explained that they had been in the woods for the last 3 days, sleeping on the ground, eating out of these brown bags called MREs, and running around with the weapons they were cleaning, practicing missions like raids and ambushes. At that point, I was speechless. I was very interested in this program he called ROTC. He explained to me that if I chose to go to school at Providence, he had a 4 year scholarship for me. He said the government would pay for my 4 years of college, give me text book money for all my classes, and give me $300 a month spending money! He was telling me I would get to do what I LOVE and get paid to do it ! He further explained that after I graduated and while all my classmates were trying to figure out what they were going to do with their lives,the other ROTC cadets and I would have a job, a 4 year active, 2 year reserve contract, as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. I further learned that once a commissioned officer, the Army would pay me to jump out of planes at Airborne School, become an expert with demolitions, and receive small unit patrol tactics at the prestigious US Army Ranger School. He stated that I would have to earn spots to attend those training schools,and it starts with my academics. I would also be required meet and exceed the physical requirements on the Army PT test. Not only did I want to serve, but I felt this calling to serve in the most challenging and dangerous capacity that I was able, as a Ranger.
After successfully graduating Army Ranger, Sapper, and Airborne schools, I realized at that point, I had learned more about myself and life in general within that short year than all of my previous 21 years lumped together. I felt confident in any situation that I was placed in. I was coming from this last year of tough training, where I was cold, wet, hungry, tired, freezing, and exhausted, and was placed in leadership positions where I was evaluated on how well I motivated other soldiers, how well I executed the tasks of the assigned patrol, and if we succeeded or failed for that mission. The Ranger Instructor grading would give a "Go" or "No Go" for that patrol which depended on my success or failure.
I began Ranger school at 230 lbs and graduated 3 months later at 185 lbs. At Sapper school, I was placed in the same scenario, sleep and food deprived and attempting to rig and calculate demolition charges to the best of my ability and try not to get anyone blown up. Airborne school was pretty easy and fun, you just shuffled to the door of the aircraft and kind of fell out, or if you hesitated, you got kicked out the door by the jumper behind you, or if you were last by the jump master himself.
Then, I was assigned a platoon of 28 soldiers along with over 8 million dollars of weapons and equipment, assigned to my name. Talk about your first job right out of college, those are a lot of assets, let alone any other job in the world where you are assigned and responsible for human lives. I was now in command of these men, most of them older than me. The majority of them had been in the Army for 4 or more years, some had been in the Army longer than I had been alive on this earth. Yes, I out-ranked every one of these soldiers. However, the first valuable lesson my platoon sergeant gave me was rank can be given by the chain of command, however, respect has to be earned by your soldiers!
During my 4 years in active duty, I strived every day for the respect of my soldiers. At first, lots of the soldiers were hesitant to offer up a salute even though it was mandatory military regulation to salute any officer if you were an enlisted soldier. It was as if the soldiers were mad at me because I was an officer, and I outranked them and was in charge of them. However this changed quickly as I chose to separate myself from other officers.
I would always eat with my Platoon and not the other officers. I never expected to go through the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual trauma that I experienced. I still have moments where I hear the sounds of IED explosions, dream of fire fights, flashbacks of putting my brothers-in-arms in body bags, replaying destroying the enemy, or when hearing the sound of "taps", I'm reminded of those who gave all .
I'm not alone with the trauma my brain and body still experience, there are millions of men and women whoseminds and bodies have suffered.
I have found my "why". My wife, beautiful 5 children, coaching sports, running, weight training, helping others reach their best mental and physical condition possible.
Not everyone has had the ability to find their "why". I am committed to helping our nation's heroes find their "why". We have lost too many, we continue to loose too many, and too many are lost trying to find any solid plan of how to care for their minds and bodies. They need to heal.
On April 30, 2017, I will run 81 miles with a three person team (not a relay) in the Badwater Salton Sea Race for these men and women. I'm attempting to raise funds for the 9weekwarrior project where Veterans will receive 9 weeks of much needed care. At no cost the the Veteran,they will get 9 weeks of personal training, massage, nutritional support/planning, constitutional homeopathic treatment, yoga, acupuncture, and they get to do this with other Veterans going through the same challenges.
I'm asking you for your help .
Many of you have not only helped me by being our amazing caring friends, but you are the people my family and I share our lives with.
Together let's do right by these men and women, who carry the burdens of peace.
Please donate however you can ....
Tired , beat up but finished !
30 miles yesterday, it wasn't pretty! I had the pleasure of running the last six with my amazing children.
Yesterday I ran 26 miles luckily I had four of my kids on their bicycles cheering you on for 17 of them .
My feet hurt my bones hurt my legs are sore , but every time one of my feet hit the ground I am grateful for those who have sacrificed so much more than me .
For those who sacrifice so much !
The real heros
psycarmor gala


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