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Charges were filed against a Cecil Township man who was jailed early Friday following a Thanksgiving Day standoff with police at his residence after he allegedly had fired several shots at family members while armed with an assault rifle.
Joseph Jene Kovan, 41, of 13 Charles St., is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, court records show.
According to Cecil Township police, Kovan shot at his father and sister at his residence after he began arguing with relatives while under the influence of alcohol, but no one was injured. The Washington County Regional SWAT Team was summoned to the residence after Kovan's parents managed to flee the house and call 911 at 5:10 p.m. Officers later persuaded Kovan to allow his sister to leave the residence, police said.
Kovan was taken into custody outside his residence about 8:30 p.m., police said. He was arraigned early Friday before District Judge Robert Redlinger and remanded to the Washington County jail on $100,000 bond.
A preliminary hearing is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 3 before District Judge Valarie Costanzo.
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A yearlong investigation by state officials revealed that twenty-nine New Jersey bars and restaurants, including 13 TGI Fridays, have been substituting cheap alcohol for premium alcohol.
One bar even sold a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring as scotch. Several other bars have been accused of diluting premium liquor with unclean water.
State officials provided these new details Thursday on raids they conducted as part of a yearlong investigation dubbed Operation Swill. Investigators went to 63 establishments they suspected of scamming customers, ordered drinks neat and then covertly took samples. Overall, they collected 1,000 open bottles of vodka, gin, rum, scotch, whiskey and tequila from the wells of the bars and tested them, state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said.
Now, the establishments must turn over records to help state authorities determine how many patrons were overcharged and by how much. They also will have to inform the state which employees were at work the days samples were taken earlier this year, reports The Associated Press.
TGI Fridays Inc. said it was conducting its own investigation, working with the franchisee that owns the 13 restaurants cited, The Briad Group. The company stated that it's shocked at the allegations and that it "takes great pride in the quality of food and drink" it serves customers.
The establishments face suspensions of their liquor licenses and possible revocations if there are enough violations.
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1 Los Alamos National Bank
301 Griffin St., 954-5400
2009 Galisteo St., 988-3200
(a third location will be open at Vegas Verdes and Cerrillos Road before 2010)
Plenty of people are happy to complain about their banks. Hidden fees, arcane policies, uptight tellers, ghoulish loan officers—the list goes on. But customers of Los Alamos National Bank just get a stupid smile on their faces when asked where they keep their cash. (When I refinanced my ramshackle adobe house last year, the estimator told me I would've gotten a higher value on my house if I'd used LANB.)
Maybe it has something to do with LANB being on the front lines of charitable giving in Santa Fe or maybe it's the pioneering way in which the bank has prioritized (in partnership with Homewise) ensuring its own employees can buy a home in Santa Fe. Maybe it's because LANB has the only debit and credit cards that automatically count toward Santa Fe's Local's Care "buy local" program. Senior Vice President Fidel Gutierrez says it's about building loyalty through good service. "We opened our first bank in Santa Fe in 1999," he says. "To be recognized as the 'Best Bank or Credit Union in Santa Fe' for four years in a row reflects that we have firmly established our presence in the Santa Fe community." Gutierrez isn't wrong.
With a new—and formidably sized—location under construction on the Southside, LANB will soon have the geographic presence to match its considerable community buy-in. Gutierrez is proud of the service and support LANB offers, but says it's a two-way street: "We are grateful to have such loyal customers."
2 First National Bank of Santa Fe, 62 Lincoln Ave. (main branch), 505-992-2000
3 Wells Fargo Bank, 241 Washington Ave. (main branch), 505-984-0500
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Attorneys for two school districts and Washington County will be back in court next month for the latest development in the school districts' attempt to force a countywide property reassessment.
Susan Mondik Key, who represents the Washington and McGuffey districts, plans to ask President Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca to set a deadline for the county to hire a vendor who will conduct the reassessment.
If the judge consents, Key is asking thar the board of commissioners face sanctions if the reassessment does not begin within a particular time period.
The school districts first went to court four years ago, and O'Dell Seneca granted the commissioners a delay that lasted nearly 17 months because county officials thought the state Legislature was poised to enact real estate tax reform.
Key noted in her latest court filing that the commissioners asked for a stay either "until the General Assembly has enacted legislation ... or until Nov. 30, 2012, which ever comes first."
She hoped to have the court rule today, but because of scheduling conflicts, the matter is now slated for Dec. 11.
In the meantime, the Washington County reassessment case also is before Commonwealth Court.
Key contends the appellate court case, not yet decided, "is now moot since the sole issue on appeal was the denial of a request to stay the commencement of the reassessment until Nov. 30," she wrote in her motion filed in Washington County Court.
Robert Grimm, the attorney representing the county, said Thursday it "would be inappropriate to discuss this matter until I present my case to Judge O'Dell Seneca or another judge."
The county has claimed a property reassessment will cost taxpayers about $8 million, and that it would be foolish to spend this amount if the Legislature was going to enact property tax reform.
Washington County's last reassessment took effect in 1981, and the two school districts are not the only governmental bodies that have expressed their displeasure with the system.
Earlier this week, Peters Township Council hired Key's law firm, Peacock, Keller and Ecker, to represent the township in six tax appeals scheduled for trial in April.
Peters Council wants to see the county take part in tax assessment appeal hearings because the county is responsible for setting the assessment.
Council decided to send a letter to the county commissioners about its predicament and imposed a one-month deadline for a response. If the commissioners fail to respond, council will "condemn" the board's inaction.
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One day after three girls basketball players were named All-State by Pennsylvania sports writers, only Washington High School senior Josh Wise was selected on the boys side when the lists were released Wednesday afternoon.
Wise, the Observer-Reporter's Player of the Year, was a third team pick in Class AA.
"It's something that I'm proud of," Wise said. "I'm not satisfied; I didn't make first team – but at the same time, I have to take time to be thankful for what I did get."
Wise averaged 21.9 points per game this past season for Wash High, which finished 17-7 and won a WPIAL Class AA preliminary round playoff game, 76-32, over Jefferson-Morgan before a 61-50 loss to Burrell in the first round.
Wise shot 44 percent from the field, as he became more of a driving threat this season. He eclipsed 1,000 points for his career and finished with 1,300, third-most in school history.
Wise averaged 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 2.0 assists per game that finished second in Section 4-AA.
Though Wise was careful to not sound ungrateful, he did reiterate the idea of always pushing himself.
"Even if it was first team, I would have wanted Player of the Year," Wise said. "I'm thankful for everything that I've gotten, God has given me a lot, but you always have to want more."
On Tuesday, McGuffey's Sammie Weiss was a second team choice in Class AA, Monessen's Mariah Ward the same in Class A. Carmichaels' Morgan Berardi was a third team pick in Class A.
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According to ToyGuru, Prahvus would have a regular body like Beast Man!
From musclor.org - Q/A around the Net 12/09/2012
It seems that Prahvus is larger than a standard MOTU character.
Could you please specify if you plan to make him with a regular base body or not? And here are my personal suggestions for a MOTUC Prahvus: For me standard body is ok; His tattoos should be like Zodak but glowing in the dark; He must come with his Gauntlet and his shoulder pad; He should have a nice weapon invented by the 4 Horsemen; He should be a relative to "Goat Man"; A connection with the Great Black Wizard within the bio would be neat (Big Fan of the Great Wizard also); He could be released with Odiphus in a 2-pack. By Vivien
TG answers : He would not be larger. Remember, in MOTUC we are using the vintage MOTU size scale. Take Beastman for example. The stylistic elements of 200X made him a little larger, but bringing him back to Classics we went with his original vintage scale. So if we did get to Pravhus he would be in the standard 6" scale. The "larger scale" of some figures like Clawful, Beastman, Whiplash, etc were stylistic elements of the 200X series and are not elements included in Classics.


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Former Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky is now making headlines in Alaska.
Pozonsky resigned from the bench on June 30 after more than 15 years and amid reports he is the subject of a state investigation.
The 57-year-old Pozonsky, who handled most of the county's criminal cases, became the focus of attention when President Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca reassigned him to preside only over civil cases and suspended him from the county's 23-month drug treatment court, over which he presided and founded in 2005.
Pozonsky's troubles seemingly escalated after District Attorney Eugene Vittone questioned the judge's May 1 order to destroy "any and all evidence" related to 17 closed cases spanning 1998 to 2011. Most of the cases were drug-related, while a few were violent crimes involving a firearm and knife. Pozonsky's order did not specify who requested the destruction of the evidence, nor did it indicate who was to destroy it. The evidence was destroyed two days after the order was issued and prior to Vittone's request that the judge vacate his destruction order. Soon after his resignation, Pozonsky and his wife, Sarah, sold their North Strabane Township home and moved to Alaska. Sarah Pozonsky is a native of Soldotna, Alaska, and still has family there.
Last week, Pozonsky again came to the forefront when an Alaskan columnist/commentator questioned his appointment by Gov. Sean Parnell as hearing officer for the state's Department of Labor and Workforce Development Workers' Compensation Board in Anchorage.
In her column published in the Anchorage Daily News, Shannyn Moore said, "The job of hearing officer for the state of Alaska is a pretty important job. In other states, hearing officers are called judges and wear black robes."
She proceeds to ask why Pozonsky, a Pennsylvanian, was chosen to fill a vacant hearing officer position rather than any of the 4,000 attorneys in the state.
According to Moore, a few months ago, the hearing officer position with the Workers' Compensation Board opened. Applications arrived, the application process closed, resumes were reviewed, candidates were interviewed and a hiring decision appeared imminent. But then something happened. The application process was reopened, a new application arrived, and a late applicant, Pozonsky, got hired.
Moore alleges that Pozonsky's hiring may have a family connection. She points out that Pozonsky is married to the sister of Chuck Kopp, who was former Gov. Sarah Palin's replacement for Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan (a change prompted by Monegan's unwillingness to carry out Palin's wish that he fire her trooper ex-brother-in-law). Kopp wasn't vetted by Palin's staff, so when his history of sexual harassment allegations became public, he bowed out of the job, said Moore.
A call placed to Pozonsky at his office was put on hold for a significant amount of time before it went to voicemail. He did not respond to a message seeking comment.
In the meantime, Pozonsky is not the only one in his family making news.
Sarah Pozonsky recently cut an album, and is selling her songs on the Internet. Her husband sang backup on one of the songs.
She has also completed a documentary, entitled "A Fishy Tale," that examines the ill effects of fish farming. The documentary is set to be released this spring.
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Constance Valduga
Enjoyed spending time with her family
Constance "Connie" Valduga, 66, of Burgettstown, died at 11:17 a.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013, in Humbert Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, South Strabane Township.
She was born November 13, 1946, in Washington, a daughter of the late James M. and Katherine O'Shanka Dunn.
Ms. Valduga was a 1964 graduate of Burgettstown High School.
She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Ms. Valduga had been a resident at Humbert Lane for the past 14 years, after becoming disabled.
On August 10, 1968, she married her former husband, Donald A. Valduga of Avella.
Surviving are two daughters, Kim (John) Carter of Avella and Lori (Scott) Aquilino of East Norwich, N.Y.; a son, Donald A. Valduga Jr. of Avella; six grandchildren, Meighan and Chelsea Carter, Caleb and Dominick Valduga, and Harley and Sam Aquilino; four sisters, Shirley (Donald) Reed of Hickory, Charlotte (Jim) Christopher of Chillicothe, Ohio, Linda (Jerry) Rodger of Burgettstown and Betty Castelino of Burgettstown; five brothers, Jack (Beth) Dunn of Clinton, Jim (Janice) Dunn of Rochester, John Dunn of Weirton, W.Va., Bill (Barbara) Dunn of Burgettstown and Donald Dunn of the state of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, with the Rev. Ronald Zenchak officiating. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery, Avella. Memorial contributions can be made to Avella Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. Box G, Avella, PA 15312.
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HERSHEY – Nick Gavazzi didn't have to guess at what people were whispering as they left the War Memorial in Johnstown last week.
He knew.
"What's wrong with that Charleroi wrestler?"
Gavazzi came into the Southwest Region Tournament undefeated and as a top seed. But the junior was handed his first two losses of the season: a 3-1 to Sean Heggs of Juniata in the semifinals and 3-1 in overtime to Steven Edwards of Burrell in the consolation round.
Suddenly, Gavazzi was forced to fight for his postseason life against Beth-Center's Anthony Welsh for the fifth and final qualifying spot for the state tournament.
It was natural to wonder what was amiss. Gavazzi shrugged it off as just a bad weekend, but others wondered.
Gavazzi showed he was right by pulling off arguably the biggest upset of the first round of the PIAA Class AA Championships Thursday morning at the Giant Center in Hershey when he pinned Ryan Todora of Bethlehem Catholic, a Southeast champion, in 3:03.
The victory moved Gavazzi into today's quarterfinals (9 a.m.) and punctuated a strong first round for Washington-Greene County wrestlers. Joining Gavazzi in the quarterfinals are Seth Carr (113), Jared Walker (160) and Mike Fetchet (170) of South Fayette; John Demaske (126) and Dustin Conti (170) of Jefferson-Morgan; Tanner Sutton (145) and Garrett Vulcano (195) of Chartiers-Houston; Cody Jacobs (220) of West Greene; and Jake Temple (220) of Avella.
Semifinals are at 6:30 tonight and finals are at 2 p.m., Saturday.
"Those losses were a blessing," said Gavazzi, who is 35-2. "It got me motivated. I just had to clear my head. Right after the (tournament), I just went back to work. It's over, and you can't do anything about it."
Except put on a stunning performance in the state tournament, and he is well on his way to doing that. Gavazzi wrestles Seth Lansberry (NE-2, 36-4) of Line Mountain in the quarterfinals. A win there would assure a medal.
Gavazzi was leading Todora 2-0 when he turned him with a power half and pinned him. It brought a roar from the crowd, and sent a shiver through the Bethlehem Catholic fans who feel their team can win the Class AA team title.
"It feels good, but it's only one win," said Gavazzi. "There is a lot more work to be done."
South Fayette's great start began with Carr's 8-3 decision over Stephon Maloney of Bethlehem Catholic, was followed by Walker's 5-4 win over Isaiah Bobotas of Montgomery. It was capped by Fetchet's 6-1 decision over Alex Lieberman of Midd-West.
Carr (37-4), who gets Dave Pipa (39-7) of Bishop McDevitt in the quarters, got the first takedown and never looked back.
"That was pretty big," he said. "I just build from that. I kept shooting, pushing the action as I always do."
Walker (32-7) was reversed with about 26 seconds remaining but got one of his own with four seconds to go for the one-point win.
"I get put in that position a lot during practice," said Walker of the final scramble. "I thought there was a little more time than there was. I went two-and-out last year. I was a little nervous for this match. Hopefully, the nervousness won't come back."
Walker gets Ty Schoffstall (SE-1, 31-3) of Tri Valley in the quarterfinals.
Demaske (27-4) took a 6-0 decision from Nick Monico of Saegertown and looked strong in doing so.
"I never wrestled him before, but I knew I had to win that first bout because it gives me a better chance of placing," Demaske said. "(Monico) came to one of our practices in December, but I didn't work out with him."
Demaske takes on undefeated Kent Lane (38-0) of Southern Columbia in the quarters.
Conti (38-0) battled hard for a 3-1 decision over Nick Cortopassi of Bethlehem Catholic. Alexander Gular (NW-3, 31-5) of Port Allegheny waits in the quarters.
Temple (38-1) and Jacobs (35-6) won by nearly identical scores: Temple 9-5 over Cal Barrick of Boiling Springs and Jacobs 9-4 over Eric McCracken of Central Columbia. Temple gets Jaykup Durlin (NW-3, 34-6) of Youngsville and Jacobs meets Ray O'Donnell (SE-1, 41-3) of Saucon Valley in the quarters.
Sutton (43-6) throttled Zach Homan of Schuylkill Valley 14-6 and gets Blake Bowman (36-8) of Tri Valley today. Vulcano (43-2) manhandled Austin Bashore of Hamburg, 10-1, and meets Connor Rosensweet (NE-3, 34-9) in the next round.
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Mary A. Barnhill Barton
Mary A. Barnhill Barton, 95, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Canonsburg, died Monday, December 31, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Washington. A full obituary will appear in a later edition.
Marion A. Burnett
Lifelong Carmichaels resident
Marion A. Burnett, 85, of Carmichaels, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Washington Hospital.
Mr. Burnett was born in Carmichaels, June 30, 1927, a son of the late Walter and Mae Phillips Burnett.
He was the beloved husband of Hilda Garrison Burnett; loving father of Wanda (Greg) Cutwright of Nemacolin, Debra (Tom) Milinovich of Waynesburg, Bradley (Debbie) Burnett of Carmichaels and Brent (Mollie) Burnett of Waynesburg; proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
After serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in World War II, Mr. Burnett spent his working years with Crain Brothers River Construction, Salvage and Towing Co. as a crane operator. He was a 60-year member of Operating Engineers Local 66.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Monday, January 7, in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100, Paul M. Lesako, owner/funeral director/supervisor, with Pastor Brian Young officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. Full military rights will be accorded by American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491, both of Carmichaels. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Camp Huff and Puff, American Respiratory Alliance, 201 Smith Drive, Suite E, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. View obituary at www.lesakofuneralhomeinc.com.
Michael Patrick Calhoun
Enjoyed camping, riding his Harley
Michael Patrick Calhoun, 65, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in his home.
He was born April 3, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa, a son of the late Charles and Mary Grout Calhoun.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Calhoun was employed by J&G Refractory in Carnegie.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Burgettstown American Legion and its Honor Guard and Legion Riders. Mr. Calhoun enjoyed riding his Harley, camping at Tappan Lake, fishing and spending time with his granddaughter, Ava Jean, and his canine companion, Scooter.
Surviving are his wife, Roxanne Mendak Calhoun; a son, Patrick Calhoun of Hanover Township; a stepson, Derek Serish of Pittsburgh; a granddaughter, Ava Jean Serish; his mother-in-law, Patricia Mendak of Langeloth; and special friends Jack and Renee Chesnic, Bill and Patty Dugas, Tim and Sharlo Tkalcevic and Bo and Chops Wasik.
Deceased are siblings Bob, Les, Richard, Barb, Mary Lou, Denise, Alma and Doris.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Taucher Funeral Home, 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, with the Rev. Allison Bauer officiating. Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military honors accorded by Burgettstown-Slovan Veterans of Foreign Wars. For further information and condolences, please visit www.taucherfuneralhome.com.
Gerald M. Carter
Die-cast car collector loved Westerns, gardening
Gerald M. "Tubby" Carter, 72, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, in McMurray Hills Manor.
Mr. Carter was born September 24, 1940, in Finleyville, a son of Walter and Thelma McClure Carter.
He had worked as an ironworker for Fort Pitt Bridge Works, Canonsburg.
Mr. Carter loved Westerns, collecting die-cast cars, gardening and spending time with his family.
On February 27, 1964, he married Rose Marie Fincham, who died April 12, 2009.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Gaughan (John) of McDonald; two grandchildren, John Christopher and Tiffanie Gaughan; three brothers, Gene Carter (Pearl) and Larry Carter (Gerry), both of McDonald, and Donald Carter (Carolyn) of Cecil; and three sisters, Dorothy Carothers (Rich) of McDonald, Mary Lou Garies of Prosperity and Patricia Guta of Stockbridge, Ga.
Deceased are a son, Jerry Carter; a daughter, Tracy Carter; two brothers, Walter Carter Jr. and Milton "Bud" Carter; and three sisters, Sandra Kolarosky, Thelma Zimmerman and Lorena Brigich.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 5, with the Rev. Donald C. Austin officiating. Interment will follow in Miller's Run Cemetery, Cecil Township. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.
Ruby A. Copeland
Baker, cook, caterer known for her pies
Ruby A. Copeland, 85, of Daybrook, W.Va., died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
She was born June 18, 1927, in Fairview, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph L. Eddy and Florence E. Tennant Eddy.
Mrs. Copeland was retired from Seneca Glass Co. in Morgantown. She also worked as a cook in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
She was a wonderful baker, cook and caterer. She was well-known for her pies that she baked for the Daybrook Fair.
Mrs. Copeland was a member of Daybrook Church of Christ. She also bowled in two different leagues, one in Fairmont, W.Va., and one in Waynesburg.
Surviving are a son and his spouse, Robert Dale and Carol Copeland of Burton, W.Va.; three daughters and their spouses, Donna and Don Clovis of Melbourne, Fla., Peggy and Jim McDougal of Waynesburg and Dortha and Randy Lantz of Morgantown; two brothers and their spouses; Paul and Carol Eddy of Hagans, W.Va., and Tom and June Eddy of Fairview, W.Va.; a sister and her husband, Janice and Ray Brummage of Mooresville, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Kyle Wayman Copeland; a son, Duane Copeland; a daughter, Nancy Ruckle; and five brothers and sisters, Louella Bane, Eileen Moore, Betty Pearl Eddy, Olen Eddy and Regina Eddy.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Owen-Neely Funeral Home, Blacksville, W.Va., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, with evangelist Aaron Snider officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, Mooresville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.
Natalie L. Rotta Costa
Licensed beautician
Natalie L. Rotta Costa, 36, of Donora, formerly of Monongahela, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon.
She was born December 21, 1976, in Monongahela, a daughter of Arlene Lauderback Rotta of Monongahela and the late David L. Rotta, who passed away March 25, 2008.
Mrs. Costa graduated in 1995 from Ringgold High School. She received her degree and became a licensed beautician at the former Pittsburgh Beauty Academy in Charleroi.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, James L. Costa, whom she married June 10, 2000; a brother, David M. Rotta of Monongahela; a sister, Lisa Coulter of New Eagle; her father-in-law and his wife, Joseph M. and Betty Ann Costa of Donora; her mother-in-law, Betty Jane Costa of Donora; three nieces, Emma Coulter and Paige and Kadence Costa; two brothers-in-law; aunts; uncles; and many cousins.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, with Father William Terza officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or National Foundation for Cancer Research at nfcr.org.
Terry S. Craft
Passion for horse racing
Terry S. Craft, 64, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
He was born January 27, 1948, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Matthew and Vista Craft.
Beloved husband of Candy Craft; loving father of Brent (Melissa) Craft, Cassi (Patrick) McConnaughy and Michael Busic; stepfather of Ashley, Erica and Ryan; brother of Doug Craft (Dolly), Ann Craft (Ben Arikian) and Hollis Craft; and grandfather of Zachary, Noah and Merritt.
Mr. Craft had a passion for anything to do with horse racing. He was an avid Steelers fan and looked forward to the annual fishing trip he took with his family and friends.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Craft will also be missed by his companions, Lacey, Tessie, Kosmo and Molly.
Friends are welcome for a visitation from noon to 2 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, January 5, in Cremation & Funeral Care by Danielle Andy Belusko, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-260-5546. Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Liberty Dialysis, 90 West Chestnut Street, 110E, Washington, PA 15301. Please view and sign the family's guest book at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.
John Gabriel Divich
Die-hard Steelers fan was Vietnam veteran
John Gabriel Divich, 67, of Yuma, Ariz., much loved father, grandfather and kind friend to all who knew him, passed away quietly Saturday, December 29, 2012, in his home, within the comfort of his family.
He was born in Canonsburg, July 9, 1945, a son of the late Gabriel and Anna Kosharsky Divich.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Hannelore Ericka Grosser Divich; three daughters, Patricia Divich of Yuma, Maryann Davis of Maryland and Christine (Jeff) Stoner of Yuma; five grandchildren, James and Jonathan Davis, Shelby, Hanna and Seth Stoner; and a brother Thomas (Carol) Divich of Glendale, Ariz.
In addition to his parents, deceased is a sister, Sandra Ann Lucciola.
Mr. Divich was a 26-year U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He served as part of the U.S. Army presidential flight detachment for President Nixon. He served one tour in Vietnam as well as serving three tours in Europe. Following his active duty military career, he worked at Seair Transport Services Inc. in flight operations as an air traffic control specialist Laguna Army Yuma Proving Grounds, where he achieved his second retirement.
He was raised a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan from Houston and Meadow Lands area, attending Chartiers-Houston schools.
Mr. Divich spent his years of retirement in the company of his grandchildren. He enjoyed the cool weather of the Lakeside Pinetop area of Arizona, where he went fishing and spent time with his brother and his wife at their condo during the summers.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 4, in Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Yuma. Burial with military honors will immediately follow the service in Sunset Vista Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Yuma (nonprofit), 1824 8th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364. Sunset Vista Funeral Home is serving the Divich family.
James H. Garber
U.S. Navy veteran, formerly of Waynesburg
James H. "Jim" Garber, 74, of Lusby, Md., formerly of Waynesburg, died September 20, 2012, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 14, 1938, in Waynesburg, a son of the late James Jackson and Louisa Ruth Phillips Garber.
On April 18, 1955, he married Janice Calvert, who passed away February 15, 2007.
He enlisted, at the age of 17, and served in the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years. He was a gunner's mate on naval destroyers and a Vietnam veteran. He retired in 1974 as a chief petty officer.
After he served our country, he worked for the coal mine before moving to Maryland, where he eventually found his way back to the Navy working first at Cheltenham and later the Navy yard in Washington, D.C., as a federal police officer.
Mr. Garber was a member of American Legion Post 274 in Lusby. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Patuxent 2393 and formerly of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Waynesburg 461. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Fleet Reserve.
He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and was a Steelers and Penn State fan.
Surviving are five children, Pam Thompson of Morgantown, W.Va., James Garber and wife Crystal of Waynesburg, Denise Herrington and husband Keith of Mt. Morris, Philip Garber and wife Melissa of Lusby and Thomas Garber of Waynesburg; 11 grandchildren, Kerri and Billie Jo Thompson, Michael and Nick Garber, Tiffany, Brittany and Whittany Herrington, Savannah and Dale Garber and McKenzie and Jonathan Garber; two great-grandchildren, Laney and Skylar; and two brothers, Charles and wife Rebecca Garber of Waynesburg and Buck and wife Peggy of Lake Worth, Fla.
Deceased are a grandson, Tyler Ray Garber, and two sisters, Nancy Lee Gilbert and Louisa Jane Cumpson-Cohen.
Mr. Garber's funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery, with military honors. Those attending are asked to please meet the family at the administration building by 9:30 a.m. at which time a procession to the ceremonial site will occur. Please join the family following the funeral at American Legion Post 274 in Lusby for a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, please send all gifts in his memory to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Ruthann Garry
Homemaker was St. Francis of Assisi Church member
Ruthann Garry, 86, of Finleyville, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born June 25, 1926, in Snowden, a daughter of Edward and Clara Schneltzer Williams.
Mrs. Garry was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville.
Surviving are three sons, Edward A. Garry and wife Patricia of Finleyville, David Garry and wife Diane of New Eagle and Greg Garry and wife Sherrie of Monongahela; a daughter, Patricia Garry and husband Barry Sochoka of Monongahela; three brothers, Edward "Bud" Williams of Jefferson Borough, Richard Williams of Pleasant Hills and Henry Williams of Mt. Morris; a sister, Gladys Luznar of Broughton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Edward B. Garry, died in 1975.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, January 7, in St. Francis of Assisi Church, with the Rev. Robert J. Boyle as celebrant. Private internment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund, 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, PA 15332.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, Finleyville.
Gordon B. Greenlee
Gordon B. Greenlee, 77, of Fredericktown, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Kindred Hospital, Oakdale, after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Greenlee Funeral Home, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown.
A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
Jean Risher McCay
Westinghouse chemist
Jean Risher McCay, 85, of Pleasant Hills, born and raised in East Brady, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013.
She was the beloved wife of the late Willis S. McCay for 44 years; loving mother of Mary Ann Burdelski (Richard) and Joseph (Denise) and Daniel McCay (Jen); and proud grandmother of Alexander, Duncan, Sarah, Adam, Nathan and Grace.
She worked as a chemist for Westinghouse and was proud to be a part of the development of the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine.
Mrs. McCay was an elder of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, a member of the hand bell choir for 35 years and taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star and was very active in community service, including but not limited to Meals-on-Wheels, vision screening, Easter Seals and Books for the Blind.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 7, in Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hills. Interment to follow in Pleasant View Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Smock. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
Anna Marie McCracken
Beloved mother from Bethel Park
Anna Marie "Shorty" McCracken, 81, of Bethel Park, died New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
She was wife of the late Arthur; beloved mother of David J. (Jamie), M. Bruce (Allen), J. Eric "Rick," Beth (Virginia), Suzanne Scanlon, Robert A.(Anita) and the late Therese and T. Glenn McCracken; and sister of Adele Bowser (Lynn) and the late Michael Cipolone.
Mrs. McCracken has 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 5 p.m., the time of a blessing service, Sunday, January 6, in David J. Henney Funeral Home, 6364 Library Road, Route 88, Library. Contributions may be made to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018.
Additional information was received for the obituary of Robert J. Morton, who died January 2, 2013.
The combined honor guards of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion Post 902 will accord full military rites at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., Canonsburg.
Amelia Steiminger Overbeck
Clark Candy Co. retiree
Amelia Steiminger Overbeck, 85, of Etna, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
She was born in Slovan, a daughter of Anthony and Marie Steiminger.
Mrs. Overbeck retired from Clark Candy Co. after 40 years.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Harry C. Overbeck. They enjoyed traveling around the world.
Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are nine siblings, Mary Sherlock, Annie Moore, Josephine Stepic and Antonette, Cecelia, Andrew, George, Frank and Anthony Steiminger.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Bock Funeral Home Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 7. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Township.
Mike T. Rogan
Mike T. Rogan, 71, of Fredericktown, died Thursday, January 3, 2013.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Frank Burkus Funeral Home, 26 Mill Street, Millsboro. Funeral arrangements and a complete obituary will be published in a later edition.
George Sadvary
George Sadvary, 85, of Fallowfield Township, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
Carol Ann Steele
Librarian who loved the outdoors
Carol Ann Steele died Saturday, December 29, 2012, from complications of ALS/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease.
She was born September 7, 1947, in Pittsburgh, an only child of the late William A. and Ann Survilas Steele.
She graduated from Bethel Park High School and Duquesne University and received her master of library science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
After graduation, she was employed as a librarian at Bethel Park Library and Upper St. Clair Library. In 1995, she became head of reference at Citizens Library in Washington.
She loved the outdoors, was an avid gardener and enjoyed hiking and snowshoeing.
Surviving are an aunt, Dorothy Camp, and numerous cousins and many friends.
Friends are welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, January 5, in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
Donations may be made in her name to ALS Association, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 416 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, or www.cure4als.org.
Sandra Yatsko
Sandra "Sandy" Yatsko, 64, of Canonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Country Meadows of South Hills. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service inc., 724-745-8120. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition.
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I regretted reading the column Sunday by Bill Keller of The New York Times, "Can Religious Principles Exist in Corporate World," which occupied three columns of your commentary page. What I thought would have been a good chance to promote tolerance turned out to be another Christian-bashing article.
Haven't the secularists, humanists, and atheists realized yet that Christians are an easy target because we openly admit our imperfection and ask our God to forgive us. Take the Green family that owns Hobby Lobby. They treat their employees with fairness and dignity. They believe that Sunday is for rest, religion and family. They are closed on Sunday. Now they are being blasted because they object to being forced to pay for employee contraception. Good for them if that is what they believe. This is America and in America you get to believe what you want, don't you?
Keller informs us that there is a sexual revolution going on. I wasn't aware of it. I am aware of the promotion of immorality, promiscuity and explicit sexuality, which are three key ingredients of an indecent society. I see it all regularly on network and cable TV. Maybe the Observer-Reporter can report more on this revolution so we can all get on board.
The problem in attacking Hobby Lobby is this: Some business owners put God ahead of profit and as Christians, they use their business as a witness to their faith. It is patently unfair for anyone in the media to look down on that because by most believers' standards, it is commendable. In this case, their moral stand that they don't want to pay for contraception is just as right as the opposing point of view.
How about this solution: Take contraception off the table altogether and whoever wants a contraceptive can buy their own. That way, no one has to compromise on their religious beliefs and Hobby Lobby can go ahead being a good employer and close on Sunday.
What is a sexual revolution anyway? It sounds stupid. What isn't stupid is an American business owner standing up for his rights. When I read columnists that blossom in this paper like Keller, Maureen Dowd and Paul Krugman, I clearly see the lack of objectivity in today's journalism. They are just haters, nothing more.
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Attempts to get US Sen. Tom Udall to talk smack about beating Gov. Bill Richardson out as Best New Mexico Politician for 2009 were, as expected, a dismal failure. Well, we knew better. In his five terms in the US House, Udall proved repeatedly that he likes to take the high ground and stick to the issues.
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Quasars plugin
The Quasars plugin provides visualization of some quasars brighter than 16 visual magnitude. A catalogue of quasars compiled from "Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei" (13th Ed.) (Veron+ 2010).
Example (3C 249.1, also known as LEDA 2821945 or 4C 77.09):
Using the Quasars plugin
- Enable the tool by clicking the tool-bar button "Load at startup"
- Find the quasar by their designation (3C 249.1 as example)
Catalog of quasars
You can modify the catalog.json file manually using a text editor. If you are using Windows, it is strongly recommended to use an advanced text editor such as Notepad++ to avoid problems with end-of-line characters. (It will also color the JSON code and make it easier to read.)
Warning: Before editing your catalog.json, make a backup copy. Leaving out the smallest detail (such as a comma or forgetting to close a curly bracket) will prevent Stellarium from starting.
The path to the directory which contains catalog.json is something like:
- C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Stellarium\modules\Quasars (Windows Vista, Windows 7)
- C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Stellarium\modules\Quasars (Windows XP)
- HomeDirectory/Library/Preferences/Stellarium/modules/Quasars (Mac OS X)
- ~/.stellarium/modules/Quasars (Linux)
(Note that this is a hidden folder, so in order to find it you may need to change your computer's settings to display hidden files and folders.)
Format of catalog
To add a new quasar, open a new line after line 5 and paste the following, note commas and brackets, they are important:
"Quasar designation": { "RA": "Right ascension (J2000)", "DE": "Declination (J2000)", "Amag": value of absolute magnitude, "Vmag": value of visual magnitude, "z": value of Z (redshift), "bV": value of B-V colour },
For example, record for 3C 249.1:
"3C 249.1": { "RA": "11h04m13.8s", "DE": "+76d58m58s", "Amag": -25.1, "Vmag": 15.72, "z": 0.313, "bV": -0.02 },
Version history
|Plug-in version
|Stellarium version
|Significant changes
|First public version of plugin
|Fixed few bugs (stabilization of code)
|Added GUI to plug-in
|Use new rendering engine of core
|Added tool bar button to toggle quasars
How you can help
We are welcome bug reports, feature requests and feedback through the usual channels (trackers, forums and so on).


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O-lineman also nominated for All-American Bowl
Bethel Park offensive lineman Michael Grimm relishes the off-season.
"It's my favorite part of football," he said. "The building up, getting stronger and better."
The off-season between his junior and senior years of high school became a whole lot better for two more reasons. One, Grimm settled on a college. Two, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl nominated him for a chance to showcase his talents in the annual East-West match-up set for 1 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
After visiting the University of Pittsburgh, June 14, Grimm committed verbally to the Panthers, who play their first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference this fall. Since his decision, the lineman has canceled upcoming recruiting visits to Alabama and Georgia. Grimm garnered so much interest from Division I schools that he compiled an alphabetized list of offers from Akron to West Virginia. It also included Arizona, Baylor, Boston College, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, JMU, Massachusetts, Pitt, Rutgers, Southern Florida, Temple, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt.
"Actually, I wanted to be able to narrow the list to my top five before camp started in August," said the 17-year-old rising senior. "So I had been thinking about this a lot. I never realized it until I went there that Pitt would be it. I just felt so comfortable there."
Grimm credited Pitt offensive line coach Jim Hueber for welcoming him.
"The whole visit was very professional and I really liked Coach Hueber. He's a great guy. He knew what he was talking about. That sold me.
"I'm super excited about going there," Grimm said about Pitt. "I'm completely committed. I can't wait to finish my senior season and go on to the next level."
Before Pitt, that next level could mean seeing how Grimm stacks up against the top talent in the nation. He already took a very big step toward participating in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl with his strong showing in an NFL-like combine to narrow the field of all-stars. During the two-day workout, Grimm set a combined record for 33 reps during the 185-pound bench press. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds, which ranked him as one of the top two linemen. His pro-shuttle run clocked in between 5.1 and 5.2 and his vertical leap measured 23.5.
Not bad for a guy who stands 6 feet, 6 inches and weighs 320 pounds.
Size has always been Grimm's greatest gift, next to his footwork and his ability to finish his blocks well. In fourth grade, he already weighed 200 pounds, well over the limit of 140 pounds set for the recreation football leagues within the community.
"I was too big to play," he moaned. "But, I have always been real big. It's genetic."
Indeed, his father, Mike, is a body builder and his mother, Nanette, is a personal trainer. Plus, Grimm had four uncles who played football in college. Matt Fornadel excelled as a linebacker at Penn State. Paul and Mike Fornadel played at James Madision while Ed Fornadel competed at West Virginia.
"They have been helpful, particularly with the recruiting aspect of football. They did not sway me one way or the other. They just told me what to look out for and what questions to ask."
The big question is where will Grimm play? Guard or tackle?
"I'll always be an O-lineman, but I have no preference," he said. "Wherever they choice to play me that will be fine with me. It's about looking for the right fit."
Currently, the right fit is the weight room at Bethel Park preparing for the high school season. He is anticipating the Black Hawks battling for a conference championship and a spot in the WPIAL Quad-A finals.
"Bethel Park will do fairly well," he predicted. "Personally, I need to improve on everything, particularly my second step getting to the defense and pass protection.
"Our team is our whole family but we linemen are a family within that big group. The running backs and quarterbacks depend on us. Our unity is best for the game. It makes it special."
Special would be playing in Heinz Field, sooner than later. Pitt plays its home games in the facility and the stadium is also home to the Steelers.
"The goal is to get to Heinz Field in November," Grimm said. "Hopefully some day I'll play there."
To get to the NFL, Grimm says it's "doable" and "achievable" particularly since he has seen offensive lineman Gino Gradowski make the progression from Seton-La Salle to Baltimore and a Super Bowl championship in his rookie season. Plus, he noticed that three out of the top four picks in this spring's NFL draft were lineman.
Central Michigan's 6-8, 305-pound offensive lineman Eric Fisher went to Kansas City Chiefs and Texas A&M's 6-6, 310-pound Luke Joeckel went to Jacksonville Jaguars. Plus, Oklahoma's 6-7, 303-pound Lane Johnson was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles as the No. 4 selection.
"It takes hard work and determination," Grimm noticed. "I'm lifting and running and practicing every day. If that's what you love, it's achievable.
"And," he continued, "To see what happened in the draft is great. It's at the top of the priority list, now. As soon as Feb. 6 (national letter-of-intent day) comes along, that's the overall goal, next to becoming a starter and getting better every year."
Michael Grimm
Age: 17
Parents: Nanette and Mike
School: Bethel Park
Year: Senior
Sport: Football
Position: Offensive lineman
College choice: Pitt
Nickname: Reaper.
Favorite food: Grilled Chicken Breast or Fiori's Pizza.
Favorite veggie: Asparagus
Favorite player: Maurkice Pouncey
Top TV show: "SpongeBob SquarePants." I love cartoons.
Last book read: "Five People You Meet In Heaven."
Best movie: "Fast & Furious." I love those series of movies.
Twitter or Facebook? Twitter because it is not as confusing.
Best class? Math. X means something and whenever you do an equation, it's perfect. In a subject like English, there way too many rules to remember. Math just makes more sense.
If not in the NFL, then what? I'd want to be a power lifter like my father. I love lifting.
Life lesson learned from football? That someone is depending upon you no matter what you do to succeed. As an O-lineman, you make a hole for the running back to score a touchdown so your team can win. It's the same way in business. You are trying to help your company make profits or the sales. You're always interacting in what is happening and you want to be a leader and do your part.


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On Wednesday, my husband called me and told me to please come straight home after work. He said one of our cows had given birth to twins, and he needed assistance getting the happy little family taken care of. I was surprised, not so much because we weren't expecting calves for another month, but because my husband said please. (Just kidding, Sweetie!)
I went home bearing calf bottles, powdered colostrum and some other supplies. This cow had a set of twins one other time, and she had needed help feeding the babies.
He had already gotten them to the barn by the time I arrived. Putting the calves and some grain into the quad cart, he slowly led the mother across the fields and through the barnyard. Once they were in their pen, I went and mixed up the colostrum.
Colostrum is generally provided to the calves in the first day or so of the mother's milk and contains the antibodies calves need for disease resistance until their own immune system kicks in. Calves that don't get an adequate amount of colostrum in their first 24 hours are very likely to become weak and die because they can't fight off any of the viruses or bacteria they encounter in their daily life. Because there were twins, I was concerned that there wasn't enough to go around.
I pulled the weakest-looking calf out of the pen first. Black with a white face, she was more listless than her all-black counterpart, so I went to work on her. I rubbed her down with hay to stimulate circulation of her blood, and began to bottle-feed her.
It took almost an hour, but I got the full dose of colostrum into her belly. Then, I gave her back to her mother, who had been complaining the whole time the calf was gone by mooing in my ear and tossing her head in a show of irritation.
The second calf refused to stand to be fed. I'd get her on her feet, grab the bottle, and then down she would go like a wet noodle. I began to feel like I was in a Three Stooges routine after the third or fourth try. Eventually, I slung her over a bale of hay with her feet just off of the ground and was able to keep her upright. After nearly an hour, I had managed to get her to eat only half of her dose.
The next few days passed in nearly the same manner. We fed the calves twice a day, and the white-faced calf ate far more than the all-black calf. But they both seemed OK.
On Sunday, the all-black calf ate a quart of milk and then went directly to her mother's udder and started nursing from her. That explained why she was never eating as much as the other calf — she was the one eating from her mama all along.
Knowing that they were both going to make it, we agreed to start calling them by the names our middle daughter had given them on the first day, Maisy and Daisy. The twins now come to the gate when they hear us coming, and will be like enormous puppies before long, loveable and giant nuisances at the same time. Stay tuned for more tales of Maisy and Daisy; past experience with bottle-fed calves assures me this is not their only story.
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Cruise Itinerary Details
Carnival Elation
Departing from: New Orleans, Louisiana
Ports of Call:
- Progreso (Merida), Mexico
- Cozumel, Mexico
Bars, Clubs & Lounges
Lounges & Bars
Drama Bar
Cigar Bar
Gatsby's Great Bar
Atrium Bar
Grand Atrium Plaza
Pool Bar
Lido Pool Bar
Verandah Pool Bar
Music & Dancing
Dance Club
Jekyll & Hide Dance Club
Romeo & Juliet Lounge
Cabaret Lounge
Cole Porter Club
Piano Bar
Duke's Piano Bar
Teen Spots
Virtual World Video Arcade
Teen Club
Club O2
Casino & Gambling
Guests can try their hand at Lady Luck in the Moroccan-inspired Casablanca Casino.
- Casablanca Casino
- Over 140 Slot Machines
- 14 Gaming Tables: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, 3 Card Poker, Let it Ride, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold'em
- Tournaments: Black Jack and Slots
- Currencies accepted: U.S. Currency and Sail & Sign® accounts
- Card and game lessons can vary by itinerary
- Card Room
- Casino Hours may vary due to cruise Itinerary
- Spa Carnival®
- 2 Steam rooms (men/women)
- 2 Saunas (men/women)
- Beauty Salon
- Wide variety of body treatments
- Additional charge for Spa and Salon services
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness Center: features state-of-the-art equipment
- Exercise Classes: Various classes including aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Resistance training, spinning, and more. Exercise programs vary by ship itinerary (additional fee for some classes)
- Jogging Track: outdoor track, 10 laps = 1 mile
- Personal Training (additional fee)
- City Sports Park: 9-hole mini-golf course
- Basketball & Volleyball Court: 1/2 court
- Ping Pong Tables (2)
- Lido Deck Pool: outdoor salt water pool
- Lido Deck Whirlpools (2)
- Carnival's Twister Water Slide: 114' long, 1 deck high, slide ends in the pool
- Verandah Deck Pool: outdoor salt water pool
- Verandah Deck Whirlpool (1)
- Children's wading pool
- Serenity Adults-Only Retreat - must be 21
- Serenity area Whirlpools (2)
The Fun Shops
- Logo clothing, souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, perfume, liquor and sundries
- Photo Gallery: photos and video services
- Art Gallery
- Formalities: tuxedo rentals, stateroom decorations, cards, stateroom deliveries: wine/champagne, chocolates and flowers
- Mikado Main Lounge
- The Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez
- Broadway Musicals
- Vocalist Shows
- Dance Shows
Parties and Theme Nights
- Captain's Celebration - "Meet and Greet" and "Farewell"
- Pool parties
- Past Guest Reception: offered on cruises 5 days or longer
- Late Night Deck Party
- Deck parties are cruise specific based on destination or itinerary
Music & Dance
- Dance Classes
- Karaoke
- Live Bands
- DJs
Contest & Tournaments
- Backgammon Tournament
- Bridge and Card games
- Bingo
- Trivia games
- Scavenger Hunt
- Lido Deck and Pool Games
- Couples and Lovers Game
- Battle of the Sexes
- Games vary at the discretion of the cruise director
Other Features
- Art Auctions
- Shore excursion briefings
- Internet Access
- Port preview lectures
- Mark Twain Library - selection of books and board games
- Laser Tag - cost $5 per person (price subject to change)
- Golf lessons
- Health and Wellness instructors
Kids & Families
Family ActivitiesWhat is a vacation without a little family game time? Carnival Cruises wants to promote fun- filled vacations for the whole family by offering a selection of family activities.
- Family Welcome Aboard Parties
- Ice Cream Eating Contests
- Kids Talent Show
- Family Scavenger Hunt
- Family Arts and Crafts
- Family Name that Tune
- Family Karaoke
- Cookie Decorating
- Teddy Bear Workshop
- Family Water Wars
Camp Carnival
Camp Carnival is a year-round program that includes a wide range of fun activities designed for three different age groups - Toddlers (Ages 2 to 5), Juniors (Ages 6 to 8) and Intermediates (Ages 9 to 11). All are supervised by staff that's either college educated in a related field or have professional child-care experience.
Toddlers (Ages 2 to 5)
- Sing-a-longs
- Play dough sculptures H2O Ocean Activity
- Picture Bingo
- Story Time
- Kid's Talent Show
- Face Painting
- ExerSeas Indoor Ball Games, Parachute Games, Kids Aerobics
- PS2's, Gameboys
- Slide Equipment
- Night of Fun Parties (additional fee)
Juniors (Ages 6 to 8)
- PlayStation 2 and Gameboys
- Spin Art, Sand Art and Candy Art
- Face painting - during themed activities
- Kids Talent Show
- ExerSeas - Ball Games, Mini Olympics, Water Balloon Games
- Edu-Cruise Activities - feature rockets, turtles and Knight's Night
- H2O Activities - make your own Ice Cream, Goop and Cosmic Catch
- Karaoke
- Drawing, water colors
- The Mini Late Night Party (additional fee)
Intermediate (Ages 9 to 11)
- Kids Disco
- DVD Bingo
- PlayStation 2 and Gameboys
- Music Jeopardy
- Water Color Activities
- Pizza Pig-Out: make your own pizzas
- ExerSeas - feature basketball, water balloon and volleyball
- Swimming under the stars
- T-shirt decorating
- Late Night Party (additional fee)
BabysittingCamp Carnival Night Owls offers babysitting for children 6 months to 11 years in the Camp Carnival playroom, allowing parents time to enjoy the nightlife without having to worry about their little ones. This service offers a "slumber party" atmosphere for your children with movie time, cartoons and room service snacks.
- Each evening 10 PM to 1 AM
- $6.75 per hour plus a 15% gratuity, per child
- Children sleep on pillows and blankets; cots are not provided.
- For infants, Pack & Plays are available for usage.
- Please Note: Carnival doesn't offer any in-cabin babysitting services.
Circle "C"
Circle "C" is the ultimate young teen program for kids ages 12 to 14 years of age. The facility features a dance floor with high-tech sound and lighting system, the latest in video gaming, and 42-inch plasma TV's that display movies and music videos. The Circle "C" program also offers a full schedule of activities and a chance for kids to meet up with people their own age in an inviting and vibrant lounge. A list of some of the activities offered follows:
- Talent Show
- Video gaming consoles
- Dance Parties
- Late Night Teen Hang
- Late Night Movies
- Video game tournaments
- Scavenger Hunts
- Karaoke
- Sporting Activities - including dodge-ball, basketball, mini-golf
- Carnival Twister Waterslide Races
Club O2
This unique club designed and dedicated for teens ages 15 to 17 years old, features its own teen director and special teen activities. The lounge offers a place for teens to hang out; meet new friends, listen to music, play video games or just chill out away from the parents. No kids or adults are allowed. Club O2 is a non-smoking and a non-alcohol lounge. A list of some of the activities offered follows:
- Music World
- Amazing Gaming
- Lounge Life
- Scavenger Hunts
- Pool Functions
- Sporting Events - volleyball, basketball, ping pong and more
- Video Game Tournaments
- Theme Parties: Hip-Hop night, Punk Rocker Night
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