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Carbon court news
The following actions were filed as mortgage foreclosures for alleged defaults on loans.
Wells Fargo Bank, 3476 Stateview Blvd., Fort Mill, S.C., filed an action against Paul Fioris, in her capacity as executrix of the estate of Abel Baptista, over property at 7800 Interchange Rd., Lehighton. Sought is $193,478.09 and continuing interest.
Wells Fargo filed against "unknown heirs, successors, or those with interest" in Catherine P. Hauser, over property at 231 E. Hazard St., Summit Hill. Sought is $41,425.63 and continuing interest.
Wells Fargo filed an action against Jean Marcellus, Marie-Kelly Marcellus, 187 Brittany Drive, aka, 219 Brittany Drive, Albrightsville, over property at that address. Sought is $216,208.92 and continuing interest.
Wells Fargo filed against Thomas B. and Wendi Bartholomew Jr., 224 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, over property at that address. Sought is $121,935.82 and continuing interest.
Chase Home Finance, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, Ohio, filed against Heather Weller, 11 Hollyberry Lane, Jim Thorpe, over property at that address. Sought is $138,194.87 and continuing interest.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., Simi Valley, Calif., filed against Leo A. and Kimberly A. Zavitsky Jr., 174 First St., Coaldale, over property at 238 W. Abbott St., Lansford. Sought is $29,179.48 and continuing interest.
The Bank of New York, c/o 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., Simi Valley, Calif., filed against Yannick Krueger, 554 Seventh St., Apt. 41, Brooklyn, N.Y., over property at Lot 241, Danna Court, Albrightsville. Sought is $284,442.18 and continuing interest.
The Jim Thorpe National Bank, 12 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, filed against Rosalie A. Kmetz, 3 Second Ave., Nesquehoning, over property at that address. Sought is $38,251.42 and continuing interest.
PNC Bank, 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, Ohio, filed against Samuel Torres, 128 Penn Forest Drive, Albrightsville, over property at that address. Sought is $103,404.46 and continuing interest.
Chase Home Finance, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, Ohio, filed an action against John Wagda, 120 Meckesville Rd., Albrightsville, alleging he defaulted on a loan for that property. Sought is $127,560.22 and continuing interest.
Credit defaults
The following actions were filed by credit card companies, or their collection agencies, for alleged defaults on credit card/loan accounts.
CACH, 4340 S. Monaco St., Denver, Colo., filed against Anthony J. Despirito, 4533 Quakake Rd., Weatherly, seeking $8,356.80.
Citibank (South Dakota), c/o 5 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, filed three actions as follows: David B. Miller, 330 Held St., Lehighton, seeking $8,591.40; Brian J. Remaley, 201 S. Fourth St., Lehighton, seeking $10,324.75; and Lyle K. Mantz II, 203 E. Holland St., Summit Hill, seeking $24,221.70.
Target National Bank, c/o 5 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, filed against Gerri R. Kramer, 246 W. High St., Nesquehoning, seeking $2,500.71.
LVNV Funding, c/o 15 S. Main St., Greenville, S.C., filed three actions as follows: James Haydt, 226 Avenue A, Palmerton, seeking $822.80; Cory J. Wensel, 858 Mauch Chunk Rd., Palmerton, seeking $1,213.10; and Stephanie M. Stubbs, aka, Stephanie M. Beishline, 1001 North St., Weatherly, seeking $1,125.96.
Arrowwood Indemnity Co., 3600 Arco Corporation Drive, Charlotte, N.C., filed against Ronald M. Plax, 230 Pine Ridge Drive, Lehighton, seeking $7,178.33.
Asset Acceptance, Box 2036, Warren, Mich., filed against Patricia Howarth, 111 Gypsy Hill Gardens, Lehighton, seeking $952.83.
GE Money Bank, 4125 Windward Plaza Drive, Alpharetta, Ga., filed two actions as follows: Ruth Strohl, 2135 Strohl Valley Rd., Palmerton, seeking $3,229.22; and Matthew Neeb, 316 Fairview St., Lehighton, seeking $10,506.37.
RAB Performance Recoveries, c/o 120 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton, filed against Eileen Borrell, 5990 Little Gap Rd., Palmerton, seeking $1,383.62.
Midland Funding, 8874 Aero Drive, San Diego, Calif., filed three actions as follows: Kenneth Repsher Jr., 800 Ben Salem Rd., Lehighton, seeking $3,522.17; Wieslawa Costa, 25 Mohawk Trial, Albrightsville, seeking $3,768.14; and Dennis Moser, 434 White St., Weissport, seeking $3,021.78.
Chase Bank USA, 3700 Wiseman Blvd., San Antonio, Tex., filed two actions as follows: Rob Bergstresser Sr., 2400 Indian Hill Rd., Lehighton, seeking $7.705.27; and Krystine M. Beck, 2511 Green St., Lehighton, seeking $9,443.81.
LVNV Funding, 15 S. Main St., Grennville, S.C., filed seven actions follows: Anna Rehrig, 71 Clover Lane, Lehighton, seeking $1,383.54; Randy L. Mack, 453 Edgemont Ave., Palmerton, seeking $1,639.38; Kenneth Thomas, 1410 Forest St., Lehighton, seeking $827.80; Dennis Ahner, 4686 Long Run Rd., Lehighton, seeking $1,097.79; John Herring, 75 Buttercup Way, Kunkletown, seeking $1,151.19; Jeanneane Balzano, 94 Sassafras Rd., Albrightsville, seeking $759.07; and Stephen Witner, 706 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning.
American Express, 200 Vassey St., New York, N.Y., filed against Jason Seitz, 59 Old Stage Rd., Albrightsville, seeking $32,924.53.
Capital One Bank, 4851 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, Va., filed three actions as follows: Vincent Cudderford, 820 Sixth St. Weatherly, seeking $17,412.28; Sandra A. Smith, 1928 Ben Salem Rd., Andreas, seeking $3,573.65; and Megan M. Wert, 112 Bridge St., Lehighton, seeking $3,799.54.
Discover Bank, 6500 New Albany Rd., New Albany, Ohio, filed three actions as follows: Gary R. Borger, Box 236, Bowmanstown, seeking $8,488.07; Patricia A. Kolar, 3002 Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly, seeking $13,996.54; and Terri A. Seblin, 650 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, seeking $8,348.98.
Citibank (South Dakota), 701 E. 60th St., N., Sioux Falls, S.D., filed two actions as follows: John C. Hom, 618 Old Stage Rd., Albrightsville, seeking $5,227.90; and Curtis R. Osman, 906 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, seeking $7.059.81.
Barclays Bank Delaware, 125 S. West St., Wilmington, Del., filed two actions as follows: Sterling W. Kuntzman, 760 Mauch Chunk Rd., Palmerton, seeking $1,563.40; and Shelly Kehley, 1720 Little Gap Rd., Palmerton, seeking $3,057.58.
EMMC Inc., 5401 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz., filed against Rodolfo Lopez, 218 Goldberg Lane, Lehighton, seeking $1,943.12.
Asset Acceptance, 120 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton, filed against Carol A. Schuman, 3 Rolling View Drive, Palmerton, seeking $967.51.
Accident suit
Michael and Mary Lou Harvan, 58 Floral Drive, Lehighton, filed an action against Tedianne Eckhart, 355 Upper Nis Hollow Drive, Lehighton, over an auto accident that occurred at the intersection of SR443 and E. Penn St., Lehgihton.
Michael Harvan was operating a motorcycle on 443 when it is alleged Eckhart failed to stop for a red light and pulled into the path of the plaintiff. Sought are damages for severe injuries sustaind and detailed in the suit. Sought is damages in excess of $50,000.
Assault suit
Mark and Wen-Shih Savacool, 701 Fireline Rd., Palmerton, has filed a civil suit against Douglas Hawk, 383 N. Fireline Rd., Palmerton, stemming from an alleged assault incident.
The suit states on July 16 Mark Savacool was allegedly "viciously and without warning attacked" by Hawk, causing injuries about the face and head and then threw him onto a bank and into a creek.
Negligence is alleged and sought are damages for injuries sustained and detailed in the suit in excess of $50,000 on each of five counts.
Contract default
Ford Motor Credit Co., Box 6508, Mesa, Ariz., filed an action against Matthew J. Fassl, 12 Weeping Willow Lane, Ashfield, alleging he defaulted on a motor vehicle installment sales contract. Sought is $22,261.71 plus interest, costs and fees.
Divorces started
Daniel Devitt, 335 Ochre St., Lehighton, filed against Tara M. Devitt, an inmate at the Carbon County prison. They were married July 6, 2007.
Leslie Russo, 10510 Interchange Rd., Kresgeville, filed against Ronald P. Russo, Box 4264, Saylosburg R.4. They were married May 19, 1984.
Tedianne Eckhart, 355 Upper Nis Hollow Drive, Lehighton, filed against Teddy L. Eckhart, same address. They were married May 25, 1985.
Tara J. Andreas, 101 Smith Lane Rd., Lehighton, filed against Jason C. Andreas, 2795 Little Gap Rd., Plamerton. They were married May 10, 2003.
Builder sued
Joseph Desmoulin, 1768 Gleason Ave., Bronx, N.Y., filed an action against Robert and Carol Mathuri, dba, Struggle Builders, 85 Vista Drive, Albrightsville.
The suit states the plaintiff invested with in the construction of a home at 2095 Macaulay Rd., Towamensing Trails, in August 2007. The home was completed and sold. The suit alleges the plaintiff has not received payment back for his investment. Sought is $135,000.
Confessionof judgment
Susquehanna Bank, 1570 Maneim Pike, Lancaster, filed an action against Pamela Sebia, 305 Mill Rd., Lehighton, alleging she defaulted on a loan note. Sought is $91,321.02 plus interest, costs and fees.
Bill owed
The Service Team Inc., 6565 Interchange Rd., Lehighton, filed an action against Thomas M. Ostrow, dba, Ostrow Construction or Ostrow Home Improvements, Box 2380, Canadensis R.2, alleging a default on a credit account for materials sold and delivered. Sought is $6,025.50.


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Chapter 5 : That's NOT Harry!
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The next few days almost all of Harrys time was spent in the library, but not due to his need for researching his return home. All of his classes had started picking up pace and every teacher seemed to simultaneously decide that they all had to assign papers or tests on the exact same days. Snape especially had felt that the N.E.W.T. Defense class was no where near up to par due to their previous abysmal instructors. Thus, he continually loaded on more homework on top of the tests he had declared. Ron was practically cursing Lupins name for not having returned yet.
Hermione was in a very frenzied state and she barely left the library. Ron and Harry felt nearly the same, but that was only because of Hermiones constant nagging and reminding of how they needed to study more.
Since every one of his free moments was spent in the library under the constant surveillance of Hermione (to make sure he was studying correctly), Harry had no choice but to put his search for a way back home on hold. He had tried once at the beginning of the week to ask Hermione about how a time turner worked exactly, but she immediately asked him why he even cared about that when they had so much to do. Harry didnt bring it up again.
Harry felt that he had been doing a great job of keeping everything secure. Hermione and Ron rarely flashed weird or strange looks at him anymore. He was quite pleased with himself. Everything seemed to be running smoothly. Nice and stable. A slip up now and then, but he always seemed to recover and mask it over. He had stopped staring at Dumbledore and Emily, he had stopped giving Snape murderous looks (at least ones that had no reason behind them), and most importantly he had started to become accustomed to Aaron and Ginny being a couple. Although he still didnt like it one bit, he had at least learned to control his facial expressions whenever they were around.
He had also grown used to Hermiones hand wrapped around his as they walked to class and her good morning kiss on the cheek each morning. Luckily he hadnt yet had to deal with the kiss situation any deeper than that since Hermione had been so busy studying and fretting about her classes.
By the middle of the week, Harry and Ron both were beginning to worry over Hermiones sanity. Thursday, the day of Defense class and the day when the brunt of their assignments were due, had arrived quicker than expected for Hermione and entirely too slowly for both Harry and Ron who both couldnt wait for Hermiones endless speeches on their study habits to be over. Snape had assigned both a test and three feet of parchment about the Patronus charm due for Defense that morning. Harry figured that it would have been easy considering he had been able to do a Patronus charm for so long, but having to include all of its uses and abilities in three feet of parchment was much harder than he thought. All three had been up into the late hours of the night doing the assignment.
Harry and Ron walked sluggishly behind Hermione into the Defense classroom not entirely awake yet.
Professor Lupin! Youre back! exclaimed Hermione surprised. Harry and Ron both looked up jolted by Hermiones voice. There, leaning up against his desk at the front of the classroom and waiting for his students to arrive, was none other than the long absent Remus Lupin.
Finally grumbled Ron as he took his seat in a slight huff.
Yes, Hermione, Im back, said Professor Lupin with a slight grin. Harry wanted to ask him why he had been away, but he knew that now wasnt the time. The classroom was almost completely filled and each student was also wondering why Lupin had been mysteriously absent for two weeks.
Lupin gave him a small nod acknowledging that Harry, Hermione, and Ron could ask him their questions later privately. Harry nodded back and took his seat next to Ron as the bell rang.
Well, hello everyone, began Lupin addressing the whole classroom, I hear Professor Snape has assigned a test today and an essay.
The class groaned loudly at the mention of their test and assignment, Ron especially.
Ahhh I see, that bad, said Lupin with a knowing look. Well, I know this may not be what you want to hear, but I agree with Professor Snape. Your N.E.W.T. year must have a harder curriculum in order to prepare you for your exams.
Hermione turned around from her front and center seat and flashed a smug smile to both Harry and Ron.
Snape for two weeks and now hes preaching like Hermione, stupid git .I hate it when that girls right, whispered Ron scrunching his nose at Hermione in return.
Which is pretty much all the time, Harry whispered back.
Thats the reason we get along so well, said Ron smirking.
That being said, began Lupin, drawing Ron and Harrys attention back to the front of the class, I also believe in the practical use of magic. So Ive decided that instead of a written exam about Patronuses, Im going to ask instead that each of you do the Patronus charm in front of me while answering a few questions along the way.
Well, looks like the man has some sense in him after all. Better than a written exam from Snape, we wouldve been here for hours, whispered Ron. Harry shrugged. He was slightly anxious about this, yet he wasnt willing to let Ron know that.
So class Id like for you all to stand up WITH your wands and line up in the middle of the room, said Lupin. As the students stood up, he flicked his wand clearing the desks and neatly aligning them against the walls. The students lined up down the middle of the room and faced Lupin twirling their wands nervously.
Harry was eager to see how everyone fared with casting this charm. In his world, he had taught most of the seventh years here in the class how to perform it. Ron had mentioned the D.A. and Umbridge back when they had all sat around in the Great Hall speculating the underground war, but he wondered if they had gone over Patronuses. By the looks of everyone, he guessed that they hadnt. Everyone looked incredibly nervous and uneasy making Harrys anxiety deepen.
Parvati ended up being the first to go. She stepped up to Lupin shaking slightly.
Expecto patronum. A slight wisp of silvery smoke appeared at the end of her wand and then seemingly evaporated into the air. Both Harry and Parvati deflated at the sight of her meager Patronus.
That was a good attempt, said Lupin reassuringly. Now, can you answer for me what a Patronus actually does?
Er .It creates a positive shield for the witch or wizard, she replied.
Correct. Next, said Lupin while motioning Parvati to move aside. Parvati stepped out of the line and went to stand along the wall bewildered. Did she fail or pass? No one seemed to know.
The next to step forward was Ernie Macmillan. He strode forward confidently and said the incantation in his usual pompous voice. A wisp smaller than Parvatis shot out of his wand. Ron sniggered at the sight.
Well done Ernie, said Lupin pausing momentarily to glare at Ron. Now, name a creature that a Patronus protects you from.
Dementors, of course, he replied. Lupin nodded and Ernie stepped out of line to join Parvati. So far the questions seemed to be quite easy and Lupin seemed to be very encouraging about the process. As others stepped forward, Lupin again told them to perform the charm and then asked an incredibly easy question to follow it. Nobody really knew if they had passed or failed, but after the first few to go everyone was beginning to relax, everyone except Harry that is.
If anything Harry was getting more nervous. If they hadnt gone over Patronuses in the D.A. then maybe he had never been taught how to do one back in third year in the first place. How was he going to pull this off?
Soon it would be Harrys turn. A Hufflepuff girl, Hermione, and then Ron were in front of him. Harrys ability to do a Patronus had always been one of his prides. He rarely felt like he was all that good at school, but with his Patronus charm he took a giant leap towards extraordinary. It was one of the few things that actually made him think he had a fleeting chance at defeating Voldemort when they would eventually meet. It was his one true show of his magical ability. Yet in this situation that fact was the reason that Harry wanted to make a run for it.
The Hufflepuff girl answered her question and walked off. She had done a small wisp like all the others. And Harry sunk down even more at the sight of it. Next, it was Hermiones turn. Harry perked. If anyone could do this, it was Hermione. A glimmer of hope rose for Harry.
He watched as she stepped forward, said the incantation, and then slowly saw a form begin to issue from the tip of her wand. Slightly faded, but there all the same was a bushy haired fox. Lupin clapped his hands in approval. The rest of the class joined in although not entirely all that surprised though. It was after all Hermione.
Harry watched the fox curiously. He couldnt figure out why Hermiones Patronus was a fox in this world and not the otter that he had grown to associate with her natural brilliance and curiosity. All of his thoughts momentarily left him as he continued watching the animal look about the classroom seemingly searching for something. Its search stopped upon seeing Harry and the fox stood stock still with a gentle gaze resting on Harry. Then as if it had never been there, the fox evaporated.
Brilliant, Hermione! exclaimed Lupin again clapping his approval. Brilliant show of concentration!
Harry looked up from where the foxs form had evaporated and briefly caught Hermiones eyes. A slight smile tugged at the corner of her mouth.
Now for your question, said Lupin bringing Hermiones attention to him, Can a wizards or witchs Patronus change?
Yes, it changes due to-
Correct! said Lupin cutting her off and shooing her to the side like all the rest. Hermione moved to the side confused by the fact that she was given an easy yes or no question and that she wasnt allowed to elaborate.
I dont think Hermiones ever had to NOT explain something before said Ron chuckling. And of course Hermione could make a fully formed Patronus
Harry barely laughed as his nerves were beginning to find their way back to him. Hermione was the only one thus far that could produce a Patronus. Ron was right. Considering Hermione was the best in their year and practiced these things like crazy, it surprised no one that she could pull that off. He, Harry, had loads of practice with Lupin in his third year before getting it right and there was no scenario in which he could produce his stag without that guidance. How was he going to explain how he could do it for the first time without any of that?
Are you nervous, mate? Dont worry. Remember nobody but me and Hermione know you can do a Patronus, no one is expecting anything, k?
Alright, Ron youre up, said Lupin, ending Rons talk to Harry. Ron stepped forward leaving a stunned Harry behind.
Apparently he could do a Patronus but how? It didnt make any sense to him. With Harrys parents alive then Sirius never would have gone to prison for giving them to Voldemort and ultimately killing them. Meaning Sirius wouldnt have escaped and gone to find Harry in Harrys third year bringing the dementors with him. Harry wouldnt have needed to learn the Patronus charm. So then in this world when did he learn? And more importantly why?
Before Harry could start on that next thought, it was time for his turn. Ron had already done the charm and now was standing to the side of the room next to Hermione. The whole room seemed to be waiting on him.
Harry stepped forward making eye contact with Lupin who gave him a small wink. By Rons misinterpreted reassurances and Lupins little wink, Harry had to believe that it was true that he could do a Patronus in this world too. Either way, whether he could or couldnt do the charm in this world, he would still have to speak the incantation to get his marks. There was no way out. He took a deep breath and calmed himself. Everything was going to be ok.
Thinking of how he had first met Emily, Harry confidently cried Expecto patronum.
As usual, Harry saw his stag burst forth. It stood proudly in between him and Lupin. The entire class went silent, completely in awe of Harrys bright and shimmering Patronus. Harry looked through the smoky figure of his stag and saw Lupins expression darken at the sight of his Patronus. Harrys concentration broke and the stag disappeared immediately.
The class immediately broke out into full applause for Harry who wouldve turned red if it werent for the fact that he couldnt take his eyes away from Lupin. Lupins gaze was intense and piercing. Something wasnt right, but Ron had said that he could do a Patronus. Why was Lupin looking at him like that?
As the applause stopped, Lupin seemed to snap out of his stare and gather his senses.
What does the caster have to do in order to create a Patronus? asked Lupin.
Think happy thoughts, said Harry, still looking at Lupin trying to read whatever was going on behind the mans guarded eyes. Lupin averted Harrys gaze and turned back towards the class.
Alright, well, thats all for today class. You all did very well and for the first test of the year everyone has received full marks, said Lupin causing the class to whoop happily, Keep practicing the Patronus charm. I will see you all next class.
Hermione can I talk to you for a minute? asked Lupin as the class was filing out. Hermione stopped from following the rest of the seventh years out the door and turned back to Lupin. Harry tried fumbling with his pack so that he could stay back and overhear some of what they were going to talk about, but Lupin was watching him seemingly waiting for him and Ron to leave.
Harry youll have your chance to ask questions about my absence later. I need a moment with Hermione, said Lupin placing a hand on Hermiones shoulder leading her back to the front of the room away from the door. Harry knew he couldnt hang back any longer, so he picked up his pack and walked slowly out of the classroom with Ron following behind him.
Something definitely wasnt right with that look Lupin gave him. Not right at all.
The moment the door shut behind him Harrys stomach started turning. Something was wrong, very wrong. Whatever they were talking about had to be about him and it couldnt be good. He shouldve stayed back to listen at the door, but then again Lupin probably put a charm on the door. They had to be talking about his Patronus. Something was wrong with it. Harry had seen Lupins eyes when his stag appeared and he knew that Lupin hadnt recognized it.
A chill crept up Harrys spine as he remembered Lupins eyes staring into him. It wasnt Lupins initial reaction of not recognizing his stag that was scaring Harry so. It was after that. After Lupins first reaction settled, something about how his eyes darkened stayed burned in Harrys mind. It was like suddenly something clicked in Lupins mind. Something clicked in his mind and it was definitely something that was not in Harrys favor.
Harry quickened his pace through the crowd of students. He had to get back to the common room and to his dormitory. He needed some place to think.
Whoa Harry slow down for a sec, said Ron as he weaved in and out of students and hurried to keep up with Harry. Harry didnt slow his pace at all though. Ron rushed forward finally catching up to Harry.
What happened in there mate? asked Ron puzzled, wheeling around and stopping Harry in his tracks. I mean what was that? A horse?
It was a stag, said Harry pushing past Ron and continuing on.
Ok a stag then, continued Ron walking along with Harry, The point is why didnt you tell me your Patronus changed? I mean thats a big deal. Its not everyday that a wizards Patronus changes! I mean how-
Ron! Harry!
Ron was cut off by Emily who was walking up hurriedly and was obviously excited about telling the boys something. Both the boys turned to her as she approached.
Hey! Guess what I just heard?
What? asked Harry keen on getting off the subject Ron was trying to inquire about and seeing his out in whatever Emily was bringing up.
Wait a minute, Harry, what about- started Ron, but was immediately silenced with the not now look from Harry.
What about what? asked Emily intrigued by the exchange between the two boys.
Nothing, said Ron shaking his head, What were you saying youd heard about what?
Emily eyed the two suspiciously observing that something was definitely up, but seeing as how they didnt want to talk about it apparently, she simply shrugged and continued on with what she had originally come to tell them about.
Oh yeah. Well, the Hogsmeade trips were just listed and weve got one this weekend as fate will have it, she said happily.
Brilliant! I definitely need to restock my sweets, said Ron perking up with the news. Harry couldnt tell if Rons reaction was fake or not, but he was glad for the out. He was just about to say something when a loud shout rang through the crowd.
With what money, Weaselbee?!
A wave of laughter came from behind the three as a group of Slytherins approached led by a smug looking Malfoy.
Couldnt help but overhear you three talking about Hogsmeade this weekend, said Malfoy as he sauntered over to the trio.
Ya know the way I see it, certain people shouldnt even be allowed to go to Hogsmeade. It takes an understanding that the trip is a . privilege, said Malfoy taking a step closer to Ron. Do you know anything about that Weaselbee? Privilege?
Rons ears turned bright red enraged by Malfoys remark. While one remained tightly curled, Rons other hand reached inside his robes for his wand, but he was held back by Emilys hand on his elbow. Malfoy eyed Ron waiting to see if he would take the bait and retaliate with a curse, but instead Ron dropped his arm back to his side with a small glance to Emily.
Thats what I thought Weaselbee, sneered Malfoy, moving even closer to Ron so that they were nearly nose to nose. Pathetic if you ask me.
Malfoy took a step back and with one last glare turned to rejoin the crowd of snickering Slytherins. But before he could do so, Harry stepped in blocking his path.
Got something to say Potter?
Harry stood there as if momentarily in thought.
No, not really, he replied. Malfoy snorted and made to move past him, but Harry side stepped, again blocking Malfoys path.
What are you playing at Potter? cried Malfoy angrily making a reach for his wand.
Before he could even grip his fingers around it, Harrys fist flew out colliding with Malfoys jaw and sending him to the floor.
The hall erupted with angry shouts as all the Slytherins drew their wands and pointed them directly at Harry. Ron and Emily stepped up next to Harry whipping their own wands out too, ready to throw back anything the Slytherins gave.
Everyone in the hall turned to see Professor McGonagall striding hurriedly up to the crowd. Ron and Emily returned their wands back into their robes as did the Slytherins.
What on earth is going on here?! yelled McGonagall as the crowd cleared a path for her. She made her way to the center where Harry stood above a bleeding Malfoy. McGonagalls eyes moved from Malfoys bleeding lip to Harrys clenched fist.
Mr. Potter follow me. The rest of you should move along to your classes, said McGonagall addressing the stand still crowd. NOW!
The crowd shifted into motion. Crabbe stepped forward and lent a hand out to help Malfoy up. Ignoring it, Malfoy stood up and righted himself. After fixing his robes, he stalked off followed closely by his group of Slytherin cronies.
Mr. Potter, said McGonagall bringing Harrys attention back. To my office please.
With one last look to Ron and Emily, Harry turned and followed McGonagall.
Could you please explain to me Mr. Potter why you felt the need to assault Mr. Malfoy? said McGonagall as she walked briskly into her office and took a seat behind her desk.
Harry followed her in and took a seat in the chair McGonagall motioned for him to sit in. McGonagall gazed expectantly at him waiting for Harry to begin defending himself.
What did Mr. Malfoy say this time for him to deserve a bloody lip?
Harry remained silent. He really couldnt think exactly why he so badly wanted to slug Malfoy. It normally took a lot more from the prat to get Harrys blood to boil. But for some reason it just felt like Harrys best plan was to wipe the smug look off of Malfoys face. It was the one thing he had control over right now.
He couldnt listen to what Hermione and Lupin were discussing and ultimately what they were concluding. He didnt even know for sure if they were talking about him, but after that look from Lupin they had to be talking about his Patronus. His Patronus that apparently was not the real Patronus of this worlds Harry. How was he going to explain that? The way he saw it was that Lupin and Hermione were coming down to one of two conclusions: either Harrys Patronus had changed or that it hadnt. If they came down to the decision that his Patronus had simply changed, then Harry would just have to sit down and explain when it happened and why which would be difficult, but still doable all the same. And if they decided it hadnt changed
Well at least I got to slug Malfoy.
So you just hit Mr. Malfoy clear out of the blue? pushed McGonagall glaring at Harry sternly. Completely unprovoked?
Harry again said nothing.
Do you have any defense at all for your behavior?! asked McGonagall irritated by Harrys silence. Harry once again remained quiet.
Well then Mr. Potter. If that is all you have to say then your punishment shall be a weeks detention with Mr. Filch beginning tonight at eight oclock. You are dismissed.
Harry nodded then quickly stood up and left.
Back in the classroom, Hermione stood next to Lupin waiting for him to begin whatever he needed to talk about. She watched curiously as Lupins eyes lingered on the door where Harry had only left a few moments before. He flicked his wand closing the door and then wordlessly silenced the room from eavesdroppers.
Professor what is it? asked Hermione causing Lupins attention to turn back to her. He took a seat on the front of his desk.
Hermione, did you see Harrys Patronus? asked Lupin in a grave tone.
Yes, it was a stag, she answered, puzzled by Lupins change in demeanor. As soon as the class had exited, Lupin had affected a completely different manner.
Yes, a stag, said Lupin looking at her pointedly. Hermione not knowing where he was going with this just continued to look at him questioningly. She was beginning to feel a slight twinge of worry. Why was the Professor so concerned over Harry? She didnt let it show, but instead waited patiently for him to elaborate further.
Hermione, Harrys Patronus is NOT a stag.
I know. It mustve changed, said Hermione not entirely concerned by that fact.
It didnt change, countered Lupin darkly.
But, sir, even you said that a wizards Patronus can change, said Hermione confused.
Yes, it can change, but not in this case, said Lupin, again pointedly. He continued to stare at her expecting her to put two and two together, but Hermiones nerves were beginning to get the best of her.
Professor, what are you trying to say?
Hermione, why does a Patronus change?! asked Lupin insistently, rising from his seated position making Hermione jump with the sudden movement. He was looking so intensely at her that she felt like it was a life or death situation. She had never seen him act like this before.
Due to .due to . stammered Hermione, unable to think of the explanation that she was so willing to give before while in class. What does this matter Professor? Whats wrong with Harry?
It matters! cried Lupin slamming his fist against the desk. What makes a wizards Patronus change, Hermione?
A wizards Patronus changes due to ..due to extreme emotional strain or turmoil. The emotion must be persistent and powerful in order to cause the Patronus to change, defined Hermione just as if she were reading the text book. She looked up at Lupin who was gazing at her expectantly in return. Sir, what does this have to do with anything? Whats wrong with Harry?!
Because, Hermione, thats NOT Harry! cried Lupin.
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Having survived the meeting and finding out how I stood so far, I decided it was time to talk to my inside man, who was actually a woman.
This contract developer had been the one to suggest to the CEO that he bring in someone like me. She was a competent developer and a quality person.
She walked me thru their code, their business, and their key issues (from her perspective) in just a couple of hours. It was a great start and we agreed that our history (we had worked together on a previous project) and her involvement in my arrival should be kept on the down low.
Examining their code was like looking at a big bowl of
. It jumped around more than a paranoid bunny. And their SQL calls were so confusing (and poorly written) that I had to do a trace on the database to figure out which ones were actually fired (they rarely even bothered to comment out code that was no longer being used, they just jumped around it).
It's easy for an outsider (or new hire) to come in and look at code and say "yuck." The real world pressures often make it difficult to get things pretty and perfect and sometimes shortcuts are a business reality. The issue is what do you do about it?
I always like to start at the beginning: "Why does the code look like this?"
There's always a variety of excuses of varying validity but I've rarely found it useful to just start blaming people (which is very easy to do).
She explained to me, in frustrated tones, that there was no real development environment and that everyone just accessed the production code and modified it live.
Not emergency hot fixes because of a production problem (which are bad enough), but almost all development work!
I verified this with the CTO (who was browsing the web since I told him not to develop without tasking) and he confirmed it, explaining that they had too much work to do and all the difficulties they have trying to keep the dev environment in synch with production.
What could I say? He stared at me with that "Is there anything else?" look and I guess I walked away, but I don't really remember anything for the next few minutes other than wondering what I had gotten myself into.
This is when I again started doubting my hardcore approach on day one. Maybe if I had tried harder to make him an ally, the CTO would have worked with me. Then I accepted that that might have made things a bit more pleasant but wouldn't have helped me any. I wasn't there to apply band aids, I was there to apply a tourniquet to the neck.
So I had to accept that "it is what it is" and figure out my next steps.
Rewriting the code was not an option for now (many people take this misguided stance, but it wasn't practical here to rewrite everything).
I had bad code in a bad environment with bad practices. And I really hadn't even discovered half the issues I eventually would.
I had a few basic option sets to choose from:
-- do I let them continue to code in production for now
-- do I force them to fix their dev environment and promotion practices
-- do I pull the group together as a whole to workshop these issues
-- do I group people together and give them specific tasks
-- do I try to stabilize the code they have without addressing new requests
-- do I use new requests to drive where improvements are made (fix as you go)
-- do I try to improve the CTO (which is usually an important task for me)
-- do I give up on him and make him irrelevant
-- do I come back in the morning
-- do I wish them the best of luck
What would you have me do?
-------to be continued (sorry about the "24" interuptions)-------
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Unknown User
Apr 6, 2006
I think we're able to multi-thread enough to cope with Audit and= 24 ;-) As to your question: none of he above A=2E Immediately create a staging copy of the production code and only= allow absolute bugfixes to occur=2E Once changes are made to= production code, copy the production environment over the dev= environment as the final step=2E Otherwise (in lieu of a formal= change management system) the CTO is right and you will never= keep them insync=2E Leave the CMS until after D B=2E Form your plan and brief the staff=2E Give out jobs as appropriate,= listen to the feedback - it'll help you evaluate who the weak= sisters are that need to follow the CTO out the door C Freeze new requests (oh, you did that already)=2E Go with your gut= and bring in a hotshot contract DBA and an SA to analyse the= code for structure and plan a proper dev environment and CMS= ASAP=2E From your description of the spaghetti, the current= codebase is unsalvagable=2E Let it run while you design a new= structure to migrate to=2E D=2E Work out whether he's going to be more help in or out=2E You'll= never make an ally of him and, if he's let it get this far, it's= not likely there's room for improvement=2E Of course, if he's a= founder of the start-up (as CTO's often are) you may have= difficulty moving him out, but that's the CEO's problem=2E If he's= inplace, he'll never be irrelevant as far as the staff are= concerned=2E E=2E I can see the attraction in going to the CEO and saying "You're= screwed, I outahere" but I suspect you're like me and never walk= away until you've at least tried=2E I'd go back in the morning,= give a few truths to the CEO and discuss how best to get the CTO= out as a condition for continuing=2E I do love hypthetical problems ;-)
Unknown User
Apr 6, 2006
I agree with nzlemming on the anwsers and also we can handle two stories going at once. I am looking forward to the updates on both stories.
Unknown User
Apr 7, 2006
I had bad code in a bad environment with bad practices=2E
Which generally comes from bad leadership=2E Problems keeping dev= and production in sync? What a load of hooey=2E That the CTO doesn't see any problem with this, and "nothing's my= fault" is further evidence that getting him "on your side"= wouldn't get you very far=2E But you need to try=2E A) Lock down the production system=2E Nothing happens directly to= the code on there unless it's a mission-critical "user outage"= emergency situation Then get a functioning dev process w/check in / out / QA /= promote, etc=2E Even if it only uses bailing wire and= coat-hangers, any process that follows a "usual" dev practice is= better than what they have now, and it'll get the current= developers used to the practice=2E You can always bring in a= proper SCMS later on=2E B) Bring the group together for a general over-view of how things= are goin g to change and why, then assign specific people tasks= that work towards that goal=2E One of those tasks should be to remove the un-used code that's= being jumped around=2E The less clutter in the code base, the= easier it'll be to work with in the future=2E C) "If it aint broke, don't fix it" The system sounds fragile= enough as it is now, so don't mess with code you don't have to=2E= If done right, it'll be possible to create new ways of doing= things moving forward which'll enable deleting entire sections= of spaghetti in time, rather than trying to fix it=2E D) Talk to the CEO and lay out where you see things going=2E He= already thinks the CTO has to go, so there's no need to convince= him about firing the CTO=2E Explain things to the CTO and see if he "gets" what the= situation's really like=2E If the CTO's willing to be turned= around, then great=2E If not, then he has to go - but we already= knew that=2E E) That all depends on the support you get from the "powers that= be" If the CEO and Chief Medical Officer are on "your" side,= you're a good part of the way there=2E If you can keep the rest of= the staff from an outright revolt until the "doing it right"= process starts showing fruit, things should work out=2E
Apr 7, 2006
Good thoughts so far. I'm going to wait a couple of more days to see if anyone else wants to chime in before telling you what choices I made.
Unknown User
Apr 7, 2006
In the order I would do it=2E D: First and foremost the CTO has to go=2E I agree with Tim: = This is horrible leadership and somebody needs to take that= fall=2E B: Pull everyone together=2E With the CEO on your side and the= CTO gone you're suddenly very powerful, that won't last forever= so smoke em while you've got em=2E Explain carefully why the= things your doing are going to make things better and easier=2E = Field questions let them talk through it and argue and whine but= make sure they know where they're going and why=2E A: Force them to get some kind of change management in place=2E = Even if its a bandaid of locking down the production boxes and= giving only one person passwords and making them responsible for= moving code out=2E Make that person in charge of setting up the= change management system=2E They'll pretty quickly become the= most committed to getting it done anyway=2E C: Fix as you go=2E Especially since you're getting rid of the CTO= you're going to be a little light on business knowledge for a= while=2E Plus with the clumsiness of your CMS any kind of large= scale development is likely to get ugly=2E E: Come back, but just because it's an interesting story and it'd= be a let down of an ending=2E
Unknown User
Apr 8, 2006
I've been thinking about the CTO - and I'm wondering if what we= have here is someone being promoted beyond his ability, rather= than general all around incompetence=2E He may be a reasonable coder in certain respects, but be= completely out of his league when it comes to leading teams and= departments=2E From his "not my fault" line earlier, and how he= "folded" when confronted by a clear challenge to his position,= his conflict management skills are deficient as well=2E The spaghetti code could be the product of bad staff coders as it= would be him=2E If he can't handle conflict, then the neccessary= instruction, leadership, and corrections that a CTO needs to= provide wouldn't be there either=2E The coding on the production= system because "there's too much to do"? Again, he can't tell= people "no", so he tries to take short-cuts to accellerate the= process=2E Hence the "out of control" appearance and performance of the= department=2E It may be possible to gracefully (?) move the CTO to a different= position where his knowledge of the system may still be= available and he can make a contribution to the company w/out= drop kicking him out the door=2E And who knows, he may actually be grateful to not have to deal= with responsibilities of being CTO any more=2E
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Learning Objectives
- To receive the preparation necessary to contribute effectively to the profession of pharmacy
- To integrate basic knowledge to design, implement, document and evaluate appropriate patient therapy, including emergency care
- To manage the practice of pharmacy: pharmacy operations, medication distribution and control, human resources, facilities and equipment, and fiscal resources
- To effectively manage pharmaceutical use systems: reporting and management of medication errors and adverse drug reactions; conduction of drug use evaluations, development, implementation, evaluation and modification; application of outcomes of research and quality assessment to evaluate care
- To become a well-rounded individual with the ability to adapt to the changing profession
- To make informed, rational, responsible decisions within scientific, social, cultural, legal, clinical and ethical contexts; demonstrate social and contextual awareness, social responsibility, and self-learning abilities. Manage change in response to professional evaluation
- To gain the scientific fundamentals necessary for future careers
- To gain the values necessary to serve society
- To provide pharmaceutical care ethically and compassionately, resolve ethical dilemmas that arise in management, promote public health, and provide drug education and information
- To develop problem-solving, communication skills and lifelong learning
- To think critically, solve complex problems, and make informed, rational, responsible decisions within scientific, social, cultural, legal, clinical and ethical contexts
- To communicate effectively with other health-care providers, individual patients and with the general public
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|NTPD Entry Portfolio
|NTPD Experiential Portfolio
|Experiential Preceptor Surveys
|Student Self-Assessment Survey
|Course-Specific Focus and Nominal Groups
|Course-Specific Pre- and Post-Test Tools
|PharmD Graduate Survey
|Longitudinal Nominal Group of Returning Alumni
|Regional Dean-Student Meetings
|PSAP (Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program)
|Pharmacy Law Board Exam
|VIPER (Video Interviews with Patients)
|External Review by Pharmacy Professionals
|Peer Evaluations (Faculty)
|Peer Evaluations (Students)
|Faculty/Student Focus Groups
|Alumni Survey
|Online Survey
|Phone Survey
|Poster Session Evaluation
|Journal Clubs
|Case Presentations
|Drug Information Written Assignments
|Drug Literature Evaluation/Evidence-Based Medicine Assignments
Each of the above measures was utilized within some portion of our curriculum. The measurements usually assess several learning outcomes at once. For example, exams and portfolio reviews are designed to gauge basic knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, written communication skills and preparedness for the workforce (# 1-7, 9-12). Surveys, peer evaluations and focus groups help determine whether there are deficits in student learning in any area of the curriculum. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are appraised via case presentations. VIPER and the poster session evaluation help assess the verbal communication skills. Written communication skills are assessed by the drug-information assignments, journal clubs, case presentations, drug literature evaluation assignments and papers describing the experience of students when shadowing health-care professionals. Values are assessed by peer evaluations, case presentations, external review by pharmacy profession and experiential preceptor surveys, and exams in ethics courses.
Several of the measurements are course-specific and are gathered and analyzed by the individual or teams responsible for the course material. Some measurements cover deficits in the entire curriculum or portions* of the curriculum. Focus groups that meet during the course help to identify the course objectives with which they struggle. Similarly, online discussions and verbal and written communication with the instructor(s) of a course help identify gaps in student learning. The students are expected to meet the course objectives for learning outcomes.
*The Profession of Pharmacy 9 (PHPR 303) final examination serves as a post-test of basic pharmacy knowledge from the first 3-years and a pre-test for the P4 coursework. Students have two attempts to complete the examination successfully. Failure to pass the examination also means failure in the course. Students have two more attempts to pass the course (a total of six opportunities to pass the examination). Students who do not pass the examination after these six opportunities are dismissed from the academic program.
Results from National or State Measures
See the Fact Book for results from the Pharmacy State Board Exams.
Annual Reports on the Assessment of Student Learning
Follow the links below to view the full text of the reports for each academic year.
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