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Supporting Albright and Johnson
I'm supporting two candidates in this year's election who, with your votes, will continue to be outstanding and hardworking Newton city officials – Susan Albright and Marcia Johnson.
During my nearly six years on the board, and for years before that, I have been impressed with their energy and devotion to the City of Newton and the issues that are important to its residents. Their years of experience serving this City are evident in their vast knowledge and experience, and their ability to get results. Susan and Marcy are skilled problem solvers and have served in leadership positions on the board. I have always been impressed with Susan and Marcy's communication skills. They are able to clearly and consistently communicate their positions on all issues, while always remaining open to listening to and considering other points of view.
Please join me on Nov. 3 in voting for Susan Albright and Marcia Johnson for at-large alderman for Ward 2. - John Rice, Ward 5 alderman
Hills: Vote for Siegel and Albright
I ask all Newton voters to cast your vote for School Committee members Steve Siegel and Margaret Albright on Nov. 3. As School Committee chair, I have seen first-hand how our committee and the NPS have benefited from the intelligence, perspective, and dedication of Steve and Margaret.
Our School Committee functions best when we play the role: focusing on policy, flying at the right altitude, questioning and challenging, providing appropriate oversight of the Superintendent and the system's finances, and communicating with our public. Steve and Margaret are outstanding examples of effective School Committee members.
Steve is in his fourth year on the committee and has played a key role in school building projects including Angier and Zervas; he is also a member of Newton's Design Review Committee. Steve was one of two committee members on the Student Assignment Working Group, which modified certain elementary district boundaries to help alleviate overcrowding at our schools. He is a member of the Committee's collective bargaining team which has successfully negotiated a financially sustainable contract with our teachers. He has a firm grasp of financial and operating issues, and approaches issues in a thoughtful and insightful manner.
Margaret is in her second year on the committee and is off to a very fast start in her first term. She is a member of the Cabot School Building Committee, with responsibility for the beautiful new Cabot school. She has also been on the Communications Strategy Committee, Newton's Financial Audit Committee, and the liaison to our Beacon Hill delegation. Margaret has an in-depth understanding of school systems around the state, and brings a particular focus on student achievement, data, and best practices.
Our School Committee functions best if we have knowledgeable members with different perspectives and strengths who regularly contribute. Steve and Margaret help make our Committee stronger, more knowledgeable, and more effective. They ask broad policy questions, striking the right balance between focusing on policy without trying to micro-manage.
I have been lucky to serve as Chair with Steve and Margaret on the School Committee, as their contributions help make the committee so much more effective.
I urge all Newton voters to return Steve Siegel and Margaret Albright to the School Committee and join me in voting for them on Nov. 3. - Matt Hills, School Committee chairman
Jake Auchincloss: A true servant leader
Only 1 percent of the U.S. population has served our country in the armed services. These brave men and women dedicated their lives in service and we benefit in untold ways from their sacrifice.
Upon returning home, many of our veterans are no longer getting involved in public service in ways they once were. We have a dearth of veterans at all levels of government, including a historic low number of veterans in U.S. Congress (less than 18%). This is tragic, because now more than ever, our nation needs leaders who care more about helping their fellow citizens survive and thrive than serving their own self-interest.
I founded New Politics because we need more of these selfless, service-minded leaders in public office. We need a new generation of civic leaders, who put community before self, solve complex problems in innovative and inclusive ways, and move our cities forward. Veteran Jake Auchincloss embodies these values in spades and it is why he is the best candidate for Ward 2 Alderman-at-Large in Newton.
I have had hundreds of conversations with veterans and most of them are turned off by partisanship. They see issues through the lens of "country first." They're guided by deeply held values and driven by a burning desire to make people's lives better. They find ways to be pragmatic, work with people of all political persuasions, and achieve measurable and meaningful progress. That's who Jake is and has always been: a leader capable of working with anyone, finding shared purpose, and delivering real results.
Newton residents should be excited that a talented young person, with a proud record of service and a diverse array of leadership experiences, has decided to step into the political arena. Too many don't. We need more people like Jake Auchincloss as local leaders. I am honored to support Jake's candidacy and confident that he will be a great asset to the City and the Board of Aldermen. - Emily Cherniack, Founder, New Politics
Auchincloss best in Ward 2
As my oldest children entered kindergarten at Mason-Rice this fall, I thought back to my time there, when I met my life-long best friend in second grade. Her youngest brother is Jake Auchincloss.
Over the three decades that I've know the Auchincloss family, I've seen them instill in each of their children the values of public service, integrity, and respect for information over ideology. Jake has always been an eager learner, taking in a variety of perspectives around him. His first political experience was in 8th grade, when as editor-in-chief of the DAYTIME, he interviewed Shannon O'Brien because his sister was her deputy finance director.
As his political outlook has become more sophisticated, he has continued to be involved in Massachusetts' politics, working both for Governor Patrick as a summer intern and for Charlie Baker's campaign. Maintaining the progressive values taught by his family, Jake has consistently engaged with public servants whose vision he believed in, regardless of their political affiliation. In an era when partisan labels and inflexibility regularly shut down our national government, I find Jake's openness to the "best" candidate refreshing and hopeful.
He's been a careful student of Newton politics, offering substantive critiques and proposals for a variety of important issues for the city, including surface infrastructure investment and pension liabilities. His deep, life-long ties to the city, along with his intelligent and thoughtful analyses, make him well-prepared to be a positive contributor to local policy discussions.
I'm proud of the upbeat campaign Jake has run, his dedication to knock on 13,000 doors together with his team to hear from Newton voters. He's offering the city open-minded, informed leadership; let's take him up on it. - Marni Allen, Walnut Street
Austin Street project would cause rent hikes
A recent letter was submitted by a self-described millennial implying that if a citizen of Newton prefers open space to concrete buildings in their neighborhood, they obviously are against her entire generation; I guess that would make them a "millennialist." The writer did bring an important point to our attention. She claimed that the proposed mixed-use development for Austin Street would offer apartments for the same rate as similar ones in Boston, starting at $2500/month. The writer said that she could not afford Boston, which means she certainly could not afford Austin Street. In fact, there are existing one-bedroom apartments being rented within blocks of the Newtonville village center for $750 and $1,000 a month. There are also two-bedrooms that rent for $1,200 and $1,400 per month. Alas, they do not have granite counter tops or Viking ranges, but they are perfectly nice places to live.
This begs the question. If the Austin Street project goes through, with its exorbitant market rate apartments, will it give reason to existing landlords to raise their rent, thereby ironically making Newtonville less affordable for others who already live there? - Lisa Ganley-Leal, Newton Centre
Crossley is effective and engaged
Deb Crossley has been an alderman since I moved to Newton. In those six years, I've contacted Deb Crossley a number of times about a number of different issues. Every time she's been approachable, engaged and responsive. She's heard the concerns raised by myself and others and then just worked away quietly and effectively to get results. With the long stalled Upper Falls Greenway project she's worked behind the scenes to engage the local abutting businesses to commit money and in-kind contributions to help finish and improve access to the project. She's also worked with the mayor's office to help energize the city to get the job done.
When the DCR and the Conservation Commission were butting heads a few years back over walking trails on Quinnobequin Road Deb Crossley was there, on a fact-finding walk, talking to the DCR, talking to the Conservation Commission and working to resolve things to everyone's satisfaction. Even when we encountered some confusion about replacing our family's recycling bin, Deb sorted it out with a quick phone call.
When not working on official business, she's still always engaged in the community. She's been a regular rider at the Tour de Newton annual bicycle event, she waits tables at the annual Feast of the Falls and when we started a local theater (Newton Nomadic Theater) she's been an enthusiastic fan and avid booster.
Deb Crossley is everything I like in a good alderman - extremely effective, intensely engaged, and enthusiastically involved in her community. I'd like to see her re-elected and I hope the rest of the city does too. - Jerry Reilly, Upper Falls
Kidwell for Charter Commission
Six years ago, Rhanna and I co-chaired a study of the city charter for the League of Women Voters. Thirty League members joined the committee, and we had six sub-committees.
This was a huge task, and Rhanna harnessed all that energy with a plan that had committees submitting reports on the same day in similar formats. We completed the study and a significant report in nine months! Her management and leadership skills were remarkable, and she had an impressive command of the subject. Rhanna then chaired the League campaign to acquire the number of signatures that made this election for a Charter Commission a reality.
No one is more prepared than Rhanna for the Charter Commission. A vote for her is a vote for someone with a balanced approach, extraordinary competence and commitment to good government for Newton. - Sandra S. Butzel, Newton
Crossley an active listener
Deb Crossley is a thoughtful leader who carefully listens to all stakeholders before she promotes an issue. I have had the pleasure to work with her over the past years in her role as the aldermanic representative to the Design Review Committee. Deb, an architect by profession, has a strong background to draw upon to thoroughly vet both the construction and financial issues relevant to Newton's current municipal building campaign. Please join me in voting for Deb and the continuity of her solid representation to date. She has the gift of active listening and re-framing issues in a way that most Newton residents can easily understand. - Ellen Light, AIA, co-vice chair, DRC
Reverend Haywood for Charter Commission
Please join me and vote for Rev. Howard Haywood for Newton's Charter Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 3. I met Reverend Haywood through my Village14 blogging when he suggested I explore Cheesecake Brook to learn about Newton's past, present and future. The exploration turned out to be a compelling and elucidating journey with an adept teacher. Reverend Haywood helped me see one of Newton's least conspicuous features as a vivid symbol for our collective conscience. I have no doubt the Charter Commission would benefit enormously from his wise spirit and keen powers of discernment. - Kathleen Maguire, King Street
Voting for a new balance
Newton is a wonderful place to live with great opportunities for a diverse community. Having a balance of fresh ideas and experience in our city government is essential for moving the city forward. Seasoned perspective about what's worked and what needs to be improved is essential. This is something our incumbent candidates can provide. New and thoughtful approaches to city initiatives and issues are essential to productive progress as we move forward. This is what our candidates who are seeking a seat at the table can provide. This is why I am supporting David Kalis and Frank Wolpe for Ward 8 at-Large, Brian Yates and Chris Pitts for Ward 5 at-Large, Julia Malakie and Jim Cote for Ward 3 at-Large, Lynne LeBlanc and Jake Auchincloss for Ward 2 at-Large and Emily Norton, Amy Mah Sangiolo , Cheryl Lipof Lappin, and Victoria Danberg who are running unopposed yet have always been responsive to residents' concerns. A new balance! Think of the possibilities! - Lisa Thorson, Oak Hill Park
Ward 5 leadership that will listen
I strongly support Chris Pitts and Brian Yates from Ward 5 in the coming election. As I've read the recurring theme of development in debates and editorials, I can confirm firsthand from attending many public meetings that not only are aspects of zoning and development broken, but our leaders' beliefs about whether residents should have a voice diverge immensely. Brian and Chris will listen and be a voice for us.
Many Ward 5 and 6 Newton Highlands neighbors were entangled this year in a special permit process that dragged on for seven months, at least five Land Use Committee meetings and three full Board of Aldermen meetings. Brian Yates, along with Ald. John Rice, stepped up to support residents from both wards who felt ignored by pro-development aldermen, including our Land Use Committee member for Ward 5. Brian acted not because we asked him, but because he saw what was happening and believed the neighbors should not be ignored at the will of a developer who hired a former alderman to push his project through. While the TAB's Ward 8 debate coverage highlighted one candidate's emphasis that residents have "the opportunity to comment" on development, what Brian understands is that comments are meaningless unless we are actually heard. Brian hears and advocates for residents' concerns at the table.
Similarly, Chris Pitts has shown through his direct outreach, thought leadership as a successful entrepreneur, and community leadership as a Waban Area councilor, that Newton can do much better. Chris listened to our experience and recognized it as a recurring problem across the city. Our neighborhood supported substantial growth of a nationally registered historic property, but it wasn't enough for the developer who will never live here, and it wasn't enough for aldermen unconcerned with setting bad precedents. Chris recognizes not only that many incumbent aldermen are working against our interests, but also that he has the vision of how to help fix this.
My vote on Nov. 3 will be cast for Brian Yates and Chris Pitts for aldermen-at-large from Ward 5. Please join me in voting for candidates who truly support Newton residents! - Per Dutton, Newton Highlands
Barash for Charter Commission
I encourage all Newton voters to vote for Bryan Barash for Newton Charter Commission on Nov. 3.
Bryan is not only smart and diligent, but also passionate about good governance and about Newton. I believe he would make an excellent charter commissioner, so much so that I agreed without hesitation when he asked me to serve as his campaign treasurer, a first for me.
As Bryan demonstrates every day in his job at the Massachusetts Senate, he excels at listening to divergent points of view and identifying areas of common ground. I know that, should Newton's voters choose to review the city charter, Bryan can be counted on to pay attention to residents' opinions and to work well with his fellow commissioners. Just as importantly, he will keep an eye on the big picture, ensuring Newton ends up with the most effective, efficient, and responsive government possible.
To learn more visit www.bryanbarash.com or, better yet, come out to one of the events around the city where Bryan's appearing. He's really enjoying engaging with as many Newton residents as possible this fall, and I know he'd love to meet you. I'm confident that you'd come away ready to include Bryan among your nine choices for Charter Commissioner in November. - Robert Fitzpatrick, Lowell Avenue
Voting Pitts and Yates
I am writing in support of the candidacy of Chris Pitts for Ward 5 alderman at-large. In his work as a co-founder of the Waban Area Council and a member of the Waban Improvement Society, Chris has consistently demonstrated vision, dedication, and a seemingly endless capacity for hard work. Among his many invaluable contributions to the city was leading a prolonged—and ultimately successful—effort to preserve the lovely and historic Waban branch library building for the use of the community rather than allow it to be made surplus for office space.
Chris recognizes the importance of preserving all the things that brought many of us to Newton: the different villages with their diverse housing stock, the tree-lined streets, the excellent schools, and the numerous green oases that dot the city in the form of parks and playgrounds. He recognizes the challenge presented by the city's unfunded liabilities and the concomitant need to keep Newton on a sound financial footing through expanding its commercial tax base. Moreover, he is a firm believer in ensuring that the city's business is conducted with the greatest possible transparency, and that residents are given a strong voice in decisions that affect the welfare of their neighborhoods and the city as a whole.
Although Chris is running for a seat in Ward 5, his at-large candidacy means that all Newton voters can vote for him. On Election Day, Nov. 3, I urge you to cast your ballot in the Ward 5 at-large race for Chris and for Brian Yates, the incumbent who shares Chris's views and who has been responsive to the needs of Newton residents for more than two decades. Serving together on the Board of Aldermen, Chris and Brian can and will accomplish much. - John Koot, Newton Highlands
Kalis: thoughtful and dedicated
What have I learned about David Kalis after serving with him on the Board of Aldermen for the past four years?
David Kalis is a warm, passionate, thoughtful, and analytical person. He is dedicated to pursuing the best outcomes for our City. He asks tough questions to understand root causes and to find balanced solutions.
I admire his willingness to listen to all sides and to engage residents in discussions. Even when he believes strongly in a position, he still listens to others who are just as passionate about their side, because he not only knows it's the right thing to do, but listening also allows him to pressure test his views. He then uses the input to craft solutions that allows everyone, when possible, to get to "yes."
All Newton voters can vote for David Kalis. Join me in voting for this good person, David Kalis, as alderman at-large Ward 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 3. — Ruthanne Fuller, alderman at-large, Ward 7
Newton a better place because of Yates
We are eagerly supporting Brian Yates for another term as an at-large alderman from Ward 5. We have known Brian and worked with him for many years. He pursues his public service with quiet persistence and conviction. Brian has a disciplined work ethic, and a strong moral sense of what's right and wrong.
Newton and all the good things it represents have been the focus of Brian's life and civic work from early childhood to his most recent term on the board. Our city is a far better place because of Brian's tireless efforts over the years.
Brian has scores of accomplishments. He is:
- A courageous and respected advocate for reasonable constraints on disruptive and even illegal large home development practices in Newton that have left a bitter legacy of anger and mistrust in many neighborhoods throughout the city.
- A passionate leader for protecting the natural environment, open spaces, village centers, and historical treasures.
- A vocal champion for farsighted energy conservation initiatives that have made Newton one of the leading "Green Communities" in Massachusetts
- An enthusiastic facilitator for responsible business development projects including the Chestnut Hill Square project, the Needham Street redevelopment, and several vibrant village projects like Dunn-Gaherin's restaurant.
- A strong Democratic Party adherent who is, nonetheless, admired and trusted by Newton residents of every political persuasion.
Brian not only knows whether something that is presented as "new" has been tried here before, but whether it worked or didn't work, and why. Almost no other political leaders have the cross-generational vision for Newton that this gifted and decent man possesses. - Peg Hannigan, chairman emeritus, Newton Democratic City Committee, Bob Burke, Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council
Voting 'Yes' for charter review
I am supporting Newton's charter review and voting "Yes" on Nov. 3. I am also supporting Rhanna Kidwell for Charter Commission.
I have worked with Rhanna on the Newton PTO Council, where we were co-presidents. During that time, we worked on reviewing NPS Equity Policy. Rhanna demonstrated what it means to be a leader. She came to the table prepared with the research necessary for the discussion. Not only that, she listened to all concerns and was able to clear away the clutter and focus on the facts. In doing so, she created the conditions that were key to ensuring a productive conversation. Being prepared, listening, and then being able to put all the pieces together to come to the best solution for those involved is a skill needed for a member of the Charter Commission. Rhanna possesses that skill, too. It is key to ensuring a productive conversation.
Rhanna is passionate about Newton and it shows in her fortitude to want to improve this great city. Whether it is working in the PTO at Newton's schools, or with the League of Women Voters Newton (LWVN), Rhanna finds an issue and sticks with it. Proof of that decisiveness showed when she persevered to obtain the necessary signatures needed to put the question to review Newton's Charter on the ballot. I worked with Rhanna at the LWVN and saw her passion and determination out on the streets of Newton, speaking to residents to explain why this is important to our City.
I am voting "Yes" to for the opportunity to review Newton's Charter. I am voting for Rhanna Kidwell to be on the Charter Commission to ensure all our voices are heard and that she will have a seat at the table to help find the best solutions for Newton. - Theresa Fitzpatrick, Beacon Street
Larner for Charter Commission
We are writing to express our strong support for Anne Larner for Charter Commission. Anne would be a true leader and consensus builder on the commission. She has served with distinction as an elected official (16 years on the Newton School Committee, eight years as chair), as a community leader (15 years on the Historic Newton board, five as president), and as executive director of a public watchdog organization. Anne's research, analytic and negotiating skills have produced thoughtful change on many complex issues. Newton is truly fortunate that Anne is willing to help shape our city's future. Please join us in voting for Anne Larner on November 3. — Rob Gifford and Claire Sokoloff, Oxford Road
Green Newton endorses closing Pilgrim
Green Newton's board of directors supports the non-binding Newton ballot measure to urge the closing of the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth. Pilgrim is a boiling water reactor with the same design as the Fukushima nuclear plant that experienced a disastrous partial core meltdown in 2011.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) currently rates Pilgrim as its second worst nuclear plant despite granting the facility a 20-year extension when its 40-year license expired. The Boston Globe reports that Pilgrim's operators announced plans to close the plant no later than June 2019, because of prohibitively expensive repairs needed to increase the safety rating. In the interim, it may go on operating in an unacceptably risky condition. To quote Mary Lambert, director of Pilgrim Watch: "They should shut down now, saving them money and us peace of mind."
Pilgrim currently supplies about 5% of our electrical power. One concern is that shutting it down now may risk more use of natural gas, which is a major contributor to climate change. Better options are to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, while expanding renewable solutions and ramping up conservation efforts like never before.
The likelihood of a catastrophic accident at Pilgrim is much too great a risk. A core meltdown like Fukushima's or a major release of radioactive material from the spent fuel stored at the Pilgrim site would cause many deaths and potentially make a huge part of Massachusetts uninhabitable.
Therefore, we urge Newton voters to support Newton's non-binding ballot question urging the Governor to intervene with the NRC to close the plant as soon as possible. - Marcia Cooper, president Green Newton, Jim Purdy, vice president Green Newton
Keep Carriage Road safe
If you're reading this letter, chances are you've driven across the Commonwealth Avenue Carriage Road; likely also that you, or your kids or grand-kids have either walked, toddled, jogged or bicycled along the Carriage Road, a bucolic East/West route designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Yet southbound drivers often fail to stop their vehicles before the Carriage Road. Making matters worse is the absence of any stop or warning sign whatsoever at 10 N/S cross roads (Westbourne, Sumner, Commonwealth Park, Belmont, etc.). Drivers at the busy Wauwinnet Road, for example, can come quickly down a winding hill, with no stop signs before the Carriage Road below, at the same time as residents are walking, running or bicycling on the Carriage Road.
Dangers are compounded at some intersections by limited driver visibility either because of acute road angles or from heavy foliage during the heaviest seasonal use of the Carriage Road. Stop signs are often placed where they cannot be seen by drivers - behind a tree or utility pole (e.g., Morseland, Morton, Dartmouth). At four major intersections (Centre, Walnut, Washington, Lexington) the Carriage Road simply stops, with bicyclists suddenly finding themselves back in the main traffic of Commonwealth Avenue without warning. Bicyclists before Walnut must think quickly to avoid a utility transformer housing. Before Beaumont, the Carriage Path leads bicyclists over a high curb into the wide, unmarked and busy intersection. The Carriage Road abruptly terminates at Woodbine Ave. and merges back into Commonwealth Avenue, with no warning or way for recreational bicyclists, many of whom are children or elderly, to safely exit.
Northeastern University did a study which was presented to the city in September 2009 with important recommendations, but a bare handful of those recommendations have been put into place. At the continued urging of concerned Newton residents, important improvements were recently made where the Carriage Road crosses Bulloughs Pond Road, but much more must be done.
We'd like to see drivers obey existing traffic regulations and come to a full stop at these intersections; we'd like to see drivers not pull ahead into "the box" at major intersections while waiting for their green light. We'd also like to see the city quickly make safety along the Carriage Road a priority and we urge it to enact necessary improvements suggested by Northeastern and other concerned residents. - Jane and Philip Hanser, Newton Centre
Kudos to Hills and Zilles
Recently, the TAB reported details of the finalized teachers' contract. As a community, our attention has been misguided by impatience with the length of the negotiations and a preoccupation with numbers that tell us who got what. The mechanical story of the agreement between the Newton Public Schools and the Newton Teachers Association leaves out the most important party of all, the kids.
Three very different paths lead to the finalized contract end game. First, when two sides can't agree, the quickest way to get the deal done is to throw the kids under the (school) bus, by including clauses that hurt their education. An obvious example is a reduction of instruction. The second path is to ratify an agreement that has no impact on education. The third path is to include clauses that improve education. As arduous as this path is, pressure from inpatient constituents only makes it worse.
What path did we get? The answer is at the end of the TAB article... the third. The contract includes a provision that leads to more time for elementary instruction, nighttime high school parent-teacher conferences, and bigger incentives for teachers to engage in coaching and after-school activities.To my eyes, this is a victory for the kids. As a community, we owe Matt Hills and Michael Zilles a big "thank you" for doing the right thing. They could have taken the easy, quick path, but they did not. Let's remember this next time a contract is hammered out. We should ask the most important question first, "What did the kids get?" - Jeffrey Pontiff, Waban Hill Road
Gala to benefit Y
On Saturday evening, Nov. 7, the West Suburban YMCA is hosting a Gala celebrating the diversity of our community. The funds raised from this event will benefit the Y's Annual Fund, which provides financial assistance to local families in need.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day for 138 years here in Newton, we work with like-minded organizations, local non-profit agencies and City of Newton departments that specialize in working with seniors, children and families from diverse backgrounds to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The generosity of residents from the community, businesses and members of the Y is a key component of how we deliver our cause.
I am writing to ask the citizens and business community of Newton to support the Y's Gala. The event will be held right here at the Y and our facility will be transformed into a magical place for the evening. The program will feature Matt Siegel from Kiss 108 as emcee and auctioneer, international fine food and drink, live music, creative auctions and more. At the West Suburban YMCA, one in every 10 people we serve is receiving financial assistance to participate in Y programs. One-hundred percent of the funds raised during the event will be put back into the community and help those neighbors that need support and enable the Y to deliver critical programs and services. By supporting our Gala, our wonderful community will once again live demonstrate why Newton is one of the best places to live in America.
We hope your readers will join us.
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rosie Carey, the Y's director of development at 617-244-6050, ext. 3099, or firstname.lastname@example.com. - Jack Fucci, president, West Suburban YMCA
Business owner supports Austin Street plan
As a Newtonville business owner and a 30-year resident of the city, I wish to express my strong support for the Austin Street housing development.
Newton needs more diverse housing options, including affordable units. Nowhere does it make more sense to build higher density rental units than at a commercial transit hub. This development would only add to Newtonville's vibrancy.
A number of other business owners in Newtonville have signed a petition opposing the Austin Street project because of the temporary loss of parking spaces during the year it will take to construct the new building. I believe that this is a shortsighted concern and, in fact, we will all enjoy great long-term benefits by having dozens of new residents living in the heart of Newtonville. The long-term revenues from these shoppers will far outweigh any short-term impacts during the construction of the project.
Many Newton customers who drive to Newtonville to patronize local businesses also drive to Watertown to buy groceries at Stop & Shop or to Newton Centre to meet a friend for coffee. It stretches the imagination to think that Austin Street residents would make those same choices when Star Market is across the street and George Howell's coffee is around the corner. Where do those merchants think the future residents of Austin Street are most likely to take their dry cleaning or go for a manicure?
The city's economic health and quality of life depends on adventuresome investors willing to take economic risks to create a better Newton. I urge the members of the Board of Aldermen to grant the Austin Street developer the permits needed to begin construction. - Carl Sussman, Newtonville
Three more reasons to support Newtonville plan
I am writing to commend Rob Gifford on his clear and convincing analysis of the financial terms of the Austin Street housing proposal. Mr. Gifford's assessment clearly addresses the key financial aspects of the proposed deal and should allay concerns that the city is not driving a good financial bargain. Moving beyond the financial issues, here are three more reasons to support this project:
1. State and federal funding for housing for low-income families has significantly decreased in recent years. I served as a commissioner of the Newton Housing Authority for over 20 years. Currently, there is no funding for the Newton Housing Authority to create new housing units. The use of underutilized, municipal land, such as the Austin Street lot, is an important and direct way to produce new affordable housing. This project will create 17 affordable housing units (25 percent of the total in the development).
2. Housing and real estate development is a highly risky, uncertain endeavor. In its planning efforts over the past eight years, Newton has tried to shape the use of this parcel in a thoughtful and forward-looking process. The creative urban design principles expressed in this plan should be encouraged.
3. In my experience, even well-designed housing, such as the Austin Street proposal, elicit much fear and concern about the unknown. I predict that if constructed, this project will help to revitalize Newtonville and create a model for development in our village centers. Neighboring communities have figured out how to add to their housing stock with this type of in-fill development. If we fail to move forward with this project, we will be harming our ability to undertake these types of projects in the future. - Jeffrey Sacks, Old Colony Road
Krintzman for Charter Commission
I am writing in support of Josh Krintzman for Charter Commission.
On Nov. 3, we will vote on whether there should be a Charter Commission to review the structure of Newton's government and recommend changes to it, and also who will be elected to the nine seats on the commission.
Josh should be on the commission because he has extensive experience reviewing municipal charters like ours. In his job as deputy counsel for the Massachusetts Senate, he drafts, reviews and edits municipal charters on a regular basis. Because of this experience, Josh knows which organizational models tend to work better and which don't work well. As a member of the commission, he would gather input from everyone in Newton who is interested in this process, and then help the commission arrive at recommendations that make the most sense for Newton. Josh also has a great sense of humor, which makes it much easier to work on complex issues like this.
Please join me in voting for Josh Krintzman for Charter Commission. - Ken Krems, Lower Falls
Megan Meirav for Charter Commission
I have known Megan for more than a decade, and am glad to support her for the Charter Commission. Megan is known by many, liked and respected across the spectrum, and no less importantly, is a "people person" with empathy and respect for all members of our community. She is thoughtful and informed about municipal civics, with deeply held values on education, architecture, community and service – but at the same time she is not political. She is young (at least compared to me), energetic and progressive but was raised old-school, apple-pie, and it shows.
For the Charter Commission, the last thing Newton needs is to have the old-guard, usual suspects, and perennial insiders fill the commission seats. The whole point is to take a fresh outside look at charter that reflects the voice of the people and ongoing concerns about whether the current system provides sufficient accountability. I know Megan, and she has the ability to reach across the table and find middle ground with people from all backgrounds. If we are to have this commission fulfill its mission, we should have qualified, informed, and passionate apolitical outsiders like Megan on the commission. - Einer Elhauge, Newton


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Losing a friend is never easy. Sometimes there is an argument, sometimes a misunderstanding, sometimes it's just time to move away and move on. I can recall the piece that was making it's way around the Internet discussing how sometimes people come into your life for a reason or a season. Then they go out just as quickly as they meandered into your life. But sometimes they just die.
Wow. That sounds so cold..."just die"...but in this case, it's true.
I'm old enough to have lived life a little. I've been married and divorced, I've traveled to many places, I've lived on the East Coast and the West Coast, I've bought and sold homes, moved countless times, and have loved and lost at least 2 dozen pets, but I very rarely have lost a friend in the way that I've just lost my friend. She died. And I am very sad.
You see, I really haven't known this person for a very long time...only seven months, but she was the type of person, that special type of person you just grow an attachment to; develope a bond with for no other reason but you have a gut feeling...intuition and the deep down reality that the person was just So. Damn. Special.
What makes this situation even worse is she took her own life. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that one. She definately had more than her share of issues; physical and emotional. On the outside, she looked like she had it all together, was coping and was happy. I admired her for the strength she exhibited and how she took one day at a time, took one step and then another and kept going! She was intellegent and funny and amazing. I know now that on the inside, things were very different. I wish I could have seen the inside. Not only have seen it, but been able to prevent the unthinkable act that ocurred, but I couldn't and I didn't.
My heart is breaking for her family, her boyfriend, her other friends that I never got to meet and it's breaking for all those people around me who go through some type of hell every day and hide it from everyone until one day, they just can't take it anymore.
Rest in Peace, my dear, dear friend. I'm just glad that I got the chance to hug you and tell you that I loved you. I will miss you.


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I never thought we would owe a debt to a group of artists. To be completely frank, in terms of contributions to society artists are near the bottom. They might inspire or entertain us but generally they don't really produce much of anything. Try eating a painting or using a song to hammer a nail. I say this as someone that's spent more than his fair share of the time on the non-productive end of the spectrum. Music, art, movies, and the like entertain us, divert us and might make us feel food but they simply don't do a good job of feeding us or providing for our basic needs.
Yet, a group of artists/entertainers happen to be the at the for front of fighting for our freedom. We now live in a world in which angering radicals is a concern. Bravery is a thing of the past, or something best left to soldiers. The rest of us will cower in silence and try to make sure we don't offend anyone that might wish us harm. What does is say of our cowardice that a group of European artists and the South Park guys are the ones we have to rely on? What does it say about us?
Well, while I ponder that here's a link about a attack on a Swedish artist:
Swedish artist attacked during free-speech lecture
Along those lines, apparently "Draw Mohammed Day" has been called off. I will try to observe the day anyway and at least one guy hasn't completely wussed out.


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I'm not sure one post or one video can explain all that I've learned this semester, but I worked with Brooke Stewart on creating a video or two where we tried to fully summarize what we have learned on this journey that is ECMP 355! Rural internet limitations means that we had to break up our summary of learning into two parts: the first being a Powtoon video where we go on a journey about learning about technology and the second, we reflect on a few things we couldn't include in our Powtoon including coding, cyberbullying and a topic that is special to us- technology and rural schools.
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When will "robot cars" be ready?
Driverless Cars: California Says It's Time for Full Auto
Once driverless cars really get going, we can all sleep like babies.
Speeding is No Big Thing, Right? Not So Fast
California's 'Open Container' Law for Marijuana
"There is nothing recreational, medicinal or legal about hurting someone in a car accident when you're high. Please don't do it."
In a Robot Car Future, What About Those Of Us Who Love to Drive?
"It's really interesting. I found that it enriched my sense of the road and heightened my awareness."
Los Angeles Has a Dangerous Intersection Problem
Intersections, by their very nature as a focal point for traffic, are the site of many crashes every year. As it turns out, L.A.'s are some of the most dangerous.
Legal Marijuana May Factor Into Increased Car Accidents, But Alcohol Remains 'One of the Biggest Concerns'
Is legal marijuana playing a role in the number of car crashes? An insurance industry study indicates that is so.
Latest Self-Driving Car Highlights 'Schism in Design Philosophy' of Autonomous Vehicles
Semi-autonomous vehicles are the newest "distracted driving" threat.
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Wouldn't be great to have Ubuntu web page translated or at least Downloads page so no one get confused while trying to chose between LTS, non-LTS, Kylin and server.
I know there is no po files or LP page to do this so I think it was never intended to have this posibility in the first place. I don't see a reason for this to not be translated so… What do you guys think? Should this be translated? Should we talk with developers directly and maybe we can do something about it?
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This has been reported in https://github.com/canonical-websites/www.ubuntu.com/issues/3098
You can leave your thumbs up in there, or leave your suggestions in a comment.
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Husband left you for a newer model? Turns out you were right: He is a narcissistic jerk! Dr. Richard A. Friedman, a professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, is sounding off on midlife crises among men, calling them "socially acceptable shorthand for what you do when you suddenly wake up and discover that you're not 20 anymore." Says Friedman: "Why do we have to label a common reaction of the male species to one of life's challenges — the boredom of the routine — as a crisis? True, men are generally more novelty-seeking than women, but they can certainly decide what they do with their impulses." [NY Times]
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Texts: Psalm 22:1-5, Luke 24:1-11
We have been examining some of those beliefs and assumptions people have about Christianity that aren't necessarily true – "Stuff Christians Really Don't Have to Believe." Today we're looking at the idea that if you are a person of faith, you won't doubt.
There was a powerful movie made several years ago called "Cinderella Man." It's the story of Jim Braddock, a boxer during the depression years. After injuring his hand, his boxing career came to an end. Unable to find regular work, the family struggled greatly. Although he was a devout Christian, those bleak years strained his faith in God. In one poignant scene of the movie, the Braddock family has no money, the kids are sick, the electricity has been cut off in their apartment, and they have little food.
Late in the evening, Jim came home from another unsuccessful day of seeking work. The kids are in bed, coughing with a bad cold; the apartment was freezing. The only light in the apartment comes from a small candle. Jim sat down at the table with his wife to eat a meager bit of dinner. He and his wife joined hands and bowed their heads to say a blessing over the meal, as was their custom. She began, "Lord, we are grateful…" but Jim did not join her. She looked up at him, her eyes asking, "Why are you not praying?" For a moment he looked at her in silence, and then said, "I'm all prayed out."
Maybe you have felt that way – as though you are all prayed out. Maybe you have wondered if God exists, or if God is as good and loving as you have been taught.
Well, you are in good company. Abraham and Sarah doubted the promise that they would be parents of a great nation; when she heard the news that in her old age she would have a child, Sarah cracked up – it was absurd. Jacob runs for his life from his brother Esau only to be tricked by his father-in-law Laban. Returning home years later, he is afraid for his life. He is all prayed out. Frustrated with leading the people through the wilderness, Moses is all prayed out. Hiding in a cave, fearful, David is prayed out. Crying out in anger and anguish, the prophet Jeremiah is all prayed out. Over and over, the Psalmist feels that God has abandoned him. After praying for healing but not receiving it, Paul is prayed out.
And then there is Jesus in the garden, praying that this cup might pass, and finally on the cross, crying out "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"
Some of you may have grown up with the idea that we should never doubt. We should never doubt our faith, we should never doubt God, we should never question. But doubt is not the opposite of faith. Apathy is the opposite of faith. Questions and doubts are simply a part of who we are, a part of our makeup, a part of humanity, and the way I see it, if it is good enough for these heroes of the Bible, it's good enough for me. When we have questions and doubts and when we may feel far from God, we are actually in good company.
St. Augustine spoke of the value of doubt.
Nobody surely doubts that he lives and remembers and understands and wills and thinks and knows and judges. At least, even if he doubts, he lives. If he doubts, he remembers why he's doubting. If he doubts, he has a will to be certain. If he doubts, he thinks. If he doubts, he knows he does not know. If he doubts, he judges he ought not to give a hasty ascent. I love this being and this knowing. Where these truths are concerned, I need not quail before the academicians when they say, "What if you should be mistaken?" Well, if I'm mistaken, I exist.
Doubt, says St. Augustine, is if nothing else a sign that we are alive.
In his later years, the great author Robert Louis Stevenson was a person of deep faith. But in his college days, he called himself a "youthful atheist," shedding his rigid Christian upbringing, calling it "the deadliest gag and wet blanket that can be laid on a man." But as he grew older, Stevenson said he began to have "doubts about my doubts."
Our questioning can lead us to a faith that is genuine and authentic.
A pastor told about a family that was looking forward to the baptism of their child. We don't baptize infants here, but this would be like a child dedication service for us. The mother and father met with the pastor, they had a nice conversation, and a date was set for the baptism.
But after this meeting, the father sent a lengthy email to the pastor. He said that he wasn't sure he could go through with it, he wasn't sure he could stand with the child as the child was baptized because he was an atheist, and he didn't know if he could in good conscience say that he would raise this child in the faith.
Well, the pastor and father met and talked some more, and it was clear that this man wasn't really an atheist, he was at best more of an agnostic. He had a lot of questions and uncertainties about God. Now, this was someone who came to church. The pastor asked the man, "Are you planning to bring the child to church?" "Oh, sure," said the man, "I'm just not sure I believe all this stuff."
"Well, what is it that you don't believe? "the pastor asked. And it turned out that what was really bothering this guy was a set of beliefs from the very conservative, fundamentalist church he grew up in that he wasn't sure he could believe.
From his upbringing, this father had it ingrained in him that faith was yes/no, either/or, black or white, with no room for doubts or questions or even different ways of looking at things. He had been handed the faith and told take it or leave it, this is the way it is, with no opportunity to work things out for himself, and without allowing for the possibility that faith is more than just agreement with a set of propositions.
Sometime we get the idea that Christian faith is about answers – that Christianity is a set of answers to life's biggest questions. Christianity certainly offers us answers, but it is a lot more than that. And sometimes the answers are not as simple as abc, 123.
What about Jesus? Look at his life and his teachings. Look at the way he operated. Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but this week I learned that Jesus asked eight times as many questions as he answered. Eight times. Jesus was actually a lot more about questions than he was answers.
Yet the church is stereotyped in our culture as an institution that believes it has all the answers. We can come across as so dang sure of ourselves.
Tennyson said, "There lies more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds." Now, my mother was a Tennyson. I'm not sure if I am related to Alfred Lord Tennyson, but I do feel a kinship with his thoughts here.
A couple of days ago I read a column by David Brooks of the New York Times. I don't necessarily read everything he writes, but the last two David Brooks columns I have read I thought were great columns and pretty well agreed with him. In the past I have sometimes read a David Brooks column that I liked, but two in a row was some kind of record.
Anyway, Brooks talked about the way that many in the modern world view religious faith as judgmental, hypocritical, and out of touch. He quoted Rabbi Abraham Heschel, who noted that the faith expressed by many is often dull and insipid – a kind of religiosity in which "faith is completely replaced by creed, worship by discipline, love by habit; when the crisis of today is ignored for the splendor of the past; when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather that with the voice of compassion."
Heschel described another way of faith. He frequently talked about what he called Radical Amazement. He said, "Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement… to get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal… to be spiritual is to be amazed."
Brooks said that while there are many who seem to have that dull, rigid faith, there is "a silent majority who experience a faith that is attractively marked by combinations of fervor and doubt, clarity and confusion, empathy and moral demand." There are those who may not have it all figured out, may not have it all together, but can nevertheless experience joy and amazement. Brooks gives the example of Audrey Assad, a Catholic songwriter.
She had an idyllic sort of childhood in a church with a very black-or-white understanding of faith. But in her 20's, life's tragedies and complexities began to mount, and she experienced a gradual erosion of certainty.
She began reading through the Barnes and Noble Great Books shelf, reading books she had missed by not going to college. She began reading theology, including the early church fathers. Her religious journey led her to various churches quite different from the church of her childhood, and she eventually became a Catholic, but certainly not without questions. "I was ready to be an atheist," she said. "I was going to be a Catholic or an atheist."
Brooks wrote,
She came to feel the legacy of millions of people who had struggled with the same feelings for thousands of years – feelings of doubt, feelings of uncertainty. "I still have routine brushes with agnosticism," she said. "I still brush against the feeling that I don't believe any of this, but the church always brings me back… I don't think Jesus wants to brush away the paradoxes and mysteries."
Here is someone for whom doubt is part of a vibrant, living faith. Her music, which does not ignore the complexities and pain of life, connects with a lot of people – because life is complex.
Our scripture today is that great Easter text, the story of Jesus' resurrection in the gospel of Luke. The resurrection is the center of Christian faith, and yet when the disciples first heard, they didn't believe. All four gospels say essentially the same thing: the people closest to Jesus had a hard time believing that he was alive.
Luke said that the news of Jesus' resurrection seemed to the disciples "an idle tale." But it's actually better than that. The Greek word used here means "absolute nonsense" or "crazy talk." In fact, it's the root of our word "delirious."
Eventually, they came to believe. A big part of that, I think, is that they spent time together. Again, all four of the gospels mention the disciples being together a lot. Sometimes hiding together when they are afraid, sometimes meeting in someone's home, sometimes out fishing, sometimes eating together. But they are together. The community was very important.
The Church at its best gives a place to belong, a place to stand, a place to know we are home – even with all of our questions and uncertainty and doubt. Sometimes, it might even be that when we have a hard time believing, others can believe for us and carry us along. Like Audrey Assad said, "I still brush against the feeling that I don't believe any of this, but the church always brings me back…"
There are those who are absolutely sure of everything and see doubt as weakness, who see doubt as sin. But the Bible does not see it that way.
Imagine a world with no doubts. That means no questions. That means no re-examining of things. It means that we are stuck forever in the faith of our childhood. If we don't ask questions, if we don't examine what we believe, if we are not allowed to have honest doubt, then we will never change, never learn, never grow.
I'm not sure what is behind this idea that Christians shouldn't ever doubt. Maybe it comes out of a spiritual one-upmanship, "my faith is stronger than your faith" attitude. Maybe it is a way of reinforcing the power of authorities and institutions, who can say "Believe as you are told." I'm not sure where that comes from.
But I know this: Jesus, who asked questions much more than he gave answers, affirmed and welcomed everyone in all of their humanity, with all of their questions, and helped them to grow. The Church is to be a place where questions are welcome. It is a place where we care for and encourage one another as we journey together with Christ. Our doubts and our questions are simply part of the journey. Amen.


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Our Utah Visit
We took a morning flight to Salt Lake City from Oakland International Airport. Picked up the rental car and headed south to begin our 2 1/2 day visit with our son. We had our family Thanksgiving meal the day before and so did he with staff, other students and some parents at his residential treatment center. We heard they had a feast and lots of pie!
We were filled with excitement and anticipation when we arrived to pick him up. He was ready and greeted us warmly with hugs. We signed him out and were reminded of our mutual contract, signed verbally over Skype earlier in the week. Our son agreed to it also. He was to never leave our sight. If there was a bathroom break, we stood outside of the door. I am glad to say we never had a problem and it went very smoothly.
We headed out towards one of the big malls in the Provo area seeking a movie theatre. There are plenty of Cinemark Theatres throughout the area to choose from. We decided to have some dinner before seeing Thor: Ragnarok with Chris Hemsworth. We were all very happy to see each other after our last visit for Parent Days a month before. The conversation was a bit one sided with all of our questions, but we are working on communication, so there is room for improvement.
After the dinner (we had burgers) and the movie we made some family phone calls. Our son is not supposed to use any technology, so I dialed and held my iPhone within range of all of us in the car. We talked to Grandma and some cousins and everyone was happy to hear from our sixteen year old. From our parking space at the mall we saw what looked like an obstacle course of Christmas lights. Cars headed toward the "Enter" sign and turned off their headlights and zigged and zagged through the maze of flashing and pulsating lights. I googled the attraction and was surprised to see that it cost $25 per car. It seemed a bit high priced.
We headed back to the RTC (residential treatment center) to return our son by 9 pm and checked him in with staff. On our way we had a required "family meeting" which covered: What went well, what didn't go well. We each took turns answering those questions. The goal for the weekend was to "have a good time", so we were definitely successful on the first night. We said our goodbyes, shared some hugs and would return in the morning for our next adventure.
We headed back to our Holiday Inn Express and were happy to be able to spend time with our son. It felt like a long time since we enjoyed a movie as a family and had a meal without technology in the middle of it. The next morning we had plans to check out the Provo Recreation Center. "WOW" is all I can say! What a place! It had everything and the price was right! A day pass was $5 for adults and $4 for under 18.
We took a tour of the place and decided to come back in the afternoon after lunchtime. We played ping pong, pool and table top shuffleboard (not sure of the real name of this fun game). We swam in the pool, floated along the lazy river, jumped off the cliff (platform), sped down the water slide, climbed the rock wall and fell back into the water. It was so much fun! There were tons of families there too!
To be continued.....(find out what else we did during our Utah visit in the next blog post!)
As they say on postcards, "We are having a great time and wish you were here......"
12/1/2017 04:10:03 am
Sounds promising! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story.
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I'm so happy to hear how things are going and progress is being made. You all are in my thoughts and prayers😘
12/3/2017 03:40:21 pm
Glad it went well and that your enjoyed your time together as a family. Rooting for you.
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Worth noting
• Kenji Johjima was a visitor in the Mariners' clubhouse Thursday afternoon, reconnecting with some of the players and staff who were around when the Japanese catcher played in Seattle from 2006-09. Among those were Michael Morse, who had fond memories of him.
"Kenji was always a great guy, a great friend," Morse said. "Actually, one of the shirts I have in my locker was one of his that I wear still. Great guy."
• After Thursday's game general manager Jack Zduriencik announced that outfielder Carlos Peguero had been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma and that right-handed pitcher Carson Smith and infielder Nick Franklin had been re-assigned to Minor League camp. The roster moves leave the Mariners with 34 players in their Major League camp: 27 roster players and 7 non-roster invitees.
• The Mariners' 46 homers through their first 25 games led all Spring Training teams and already stands as the third-most in the club's spring history, with the record of 51 set in 32 games in 1999. Meanwhile, the pitching staff has allowed 22 homers, the fourth-lowest total among the 15 Cactus League teams.
• The Budweiser Clydesdales made an appearance at Peoria Stadium prior to Thursday's game, set up in front of the main entrance in a team of eight pulling the beer wagon, which included a Dalmatian on top.


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KHP: Fatality Accident With Pedestrians Not a Hit And Run
KSCB News - March 4, 2014 2:25 pm
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident that occurred Saturday night at approximately 11:17pm, was not a hit and run. A pick up being driven by a Liberal resident was headed east on 2nd street when she hit 2 individuals who were either laying, sitting or squatting in the roadway. The pick up veered to the left and came to rest in the ditch. The individuals in the pick up remained on scene, notified a family member who contacted police. No arrests have been made, and this incident remains under investigation. Names of the victims have not been released pending notification of relatives.


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If You Take a Mouse Goes to School Puppet Playset
Based on the classic "If You Take a Mouse to School" by Laura Numeroff,
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If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it.
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A wonderful childhood story to share.
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The power to build an exceptional life begins with an excellent education
Milton Hershey School has dedicated its resources to maximizing the potential of children in financial need, providing every imaginable resource along with a premier education, highly trained staff and world-class facilities.
"MHS has taught me how to find motivation within myself. With the right amount of support, I can do anything I want in life." — Naseim, junior at MHS.
We believe that every child deserves a top-notch education with small class sizes, one-on-one classroom instruction, access to the latest technology and opportunities to accrue scholarships towards continuing education.
Imagine a school community where children receive:
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- Assistance with college funding after graduation.
- AP classes and opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school.
All of these things come at no cost to the children's families. That's what Milton Hershey School is all about – partnering with families to bring out the best in their child while giving them the necessary life skills to lead a productive, successful future.
"MHS has helped guide me into a first-generation college student with aspirations that shoot way past the sky. I have broken the cycle in my family of working solely for the purpose of just getting by. MHS allowed for that to happen ever since I stepped foot on campus. This school is a blessing, and it has changed my life." — Vinnie, senior at MHS.
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MHS is one of the best private schools in the nation. Students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade get a wonderful learning experience where they live, learn, work and have fun in a safe, beautiful campus environment with supportive, caring adults. Our test scores exceed state averages, with students graduating with career-related certifications and many with college scholarships. Our facilities are contemporary, and our students have access to drama, sports, music and other extracurricular activities to enrich their experience.
How does the residential aspect work?
The students live in a home environment with 8-12 other students of the same age group and gender and experienced houseparents who provide guidance, structure and support. Children are enrolled at the School year-round, and may travel home for holidays, family activities and summer vacation.
How do I apply?
If you believe your child is a good fit for admission into Milton Hershey School, complete the application and mail it to us or fill out the online version. Please sign the school form and give it to your child's teacher or guidance counselor. You will hear from our Admissions department after we receive the application and school form.
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Learn more about the admissions considerations and the factors that may affect which applicants are selected for interview and admission.
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"MHS has taught me how to interact well with adults and to always work hard for what I want in life." — Brianna, junior at MHS.
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A former La Jolla High clerk is under investigation after auditors determined she removed more than $25,000 from student activity funds and used accounting tricks to cover up, San Diego Unified School District officials said.
The investigation stems from a 52-page audit of La Jolla High's associated student body funds, raised for the purpose of paying for student activities. The audit reviewed $1 million raised and $915,000 spent in the 2011-2012 school year.
La Jolla High ASB audit
In addition to the missing money, the report found other deficiencies with the accounts, which are supposed to be spent on student extracurricular activities or purposes that benefit the entire student body. According to the report:
• More than $200,000 in spending was not backed up by receipts or other proper documentation. As a result, the report states, auditors could not determine the reasonableness of the expenditures.
• The school used activity funds to pay employees — including one retired employee and Advanced Placement test proctors — for services. Employees are supposed to be paid with district funds.
• The principal transferred $26,000 from an ASB account to his own discretionary account to pay a construction company for building wall, drainage and water proofing around the football field, which should have been paid for with district funds.
• ASB funds were used to purchase fireworks for the school's homecoming celebration. District rules prohibit fireworks on school grounds.
• Funds collected for transcripts weren't turned into the district as required.
• 18 students were paid nearly $4,000 for participating in one program. They money was labeled as a scholarship even though it was not limited to educational purposes.
• The selection for the yearbook publisher — which cost nearly $100,000 in ASB funds — was done without a competitive bid.
In response to the findings, La Jolla Principal Dana Shelburne and Area 3 Superintendent Julie Martel said the school would comply with all of the district's recommendations to ensure its ASB funds are properly managed.
"As Principal Shelburne's supervisor I expect him to hold the financial secretary, the ASB adviser, and club advisers accountable for the implementations of practices that assure compliance with district requirements," Martel said.
Calls to Shelburne and Martel at their offices were not returned.
San Diego's audit and finance department has zeroed in on misuse of ASB funds in recent years, as a number of schools have been criticized for loose financial control of student-body money.
Stephen Carr, head of the district's internal audit department, said the district is currently working on an ASB training process that will be rolled out in the next few months. As of now, however, he said that schools have access to the policies and procedures and they must be followed.
"Those policies and procedures are readily available," Carr said. "The training is just one more leg in the chair that says you have no reason to do the process incorrectly."
The most serious findings dealt with the dealings of the financial clerk, who used a series of accounting manipulations to shift money from one account to another account to cover missing moneys, the report said.
For example, on May 12, the ASB received a $1,500 check from the local Kiwanis foundation for football, but it was deposited to an account where proceeds from basketball home games are collected to cover for a shortfall in that account, the audit said.
The clerk also used nine checks from The Foundation of La Jolla High School, which totaled nearly $14,000, to cover missing money from the various accounts, the report said.
The report says that the $26,925 unaccounted for in the student accounts is only a "minimum amount."
The financial clerk, whose name was withheld by school district officials, resigned in February when the audit started. According to the report, the clerk might have done the same thing at a previous post, which was not identified.
Carr would not comment on whether police are involved with the investigation.
"It's an 'in the process' event," Carr said. "It is nothing that has been resolved, but it is nothing that has been walked away from."
Carr said the audit is the longest and contains the most negative findings — 60 — the department has ever uncovered.


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Tahlequah has a total population of 14,458 and a student population of 9,561. Of these students, 9,239 are enrolled in schools that offer engineering programs.
Northeastern State University is the largest engineering school in Tahlequah, based on student population. Approximately 12 students graduated in 2010 from Northeastern State University with credentials in engineering.
A reported 17 students graduated with credentials in engineering in Tahlequah in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $13,228 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Tahlequah engineering schools was an average of $19,318 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,155 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a engineering program in Tahlequah. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $4,966 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $0.
If you plan on staying in Tahlequah after graduating from engineering school, you should know that job prospects for engineers in Tahlequah, which is the most popular engineering profession, are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 22 engineers in Oklahoma were working in the greater Tahlequah area. Tahlequah's engineer workforce is projected to increase by 26% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for engineers.
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Gotham season 3 is nearly upon us, and there are certainly plenty of questions for the new series to answer. Who was Bruce Wayne's creepy little doppelganger? What's the situation with Jim Gordon now that he's gone rogue? How will the Mad Hatter feature in the forthcoming season, given that the show's new subtitle is 'Mad City'?
Another huge question mark going into season 3 is the identity and status of the Batman universe's most infamous villain, The Joker. Many fans suspected that a younger version of the baddie was actually Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan), a young man Jim Gordon investigated for killing his mother, but this theory was seemingly nixed after Jerome was killed on live TV. In the season 2 finale, however, a bus-load of super-villains created by Professor Hugo Strange emptied out onto the streets of Gotham, and a faint Jerome-esque laugh could be heard in the background.
Jerome's presence in season three has since been confirmed and in an interview with /Film, Gotham producer Ken Woodruff claimed that Jerome could still actually be the bona fide Joker. When asked whether seemingly killing off Jerome was an attempt to deflect speculation regarding his becoming the Joker, Woodruff answered:
"Exactly. Jerome was always supposed to be the inspiration for The Joker. Maybe he'll go through an evolution that'll end up becoming the actual Joker that we all know. The whole idea was that he was supposed to be the inspiration for it."
Woodruff also had a few words to say about the new version of Poison Ivy. Having previously been played by young Clare Foley, the character will now be portrayed by the older Maggie Geha, as the series looks to make Ivy a more integral part of the narrative:
"What we really wanted to accomplish, for me especially and for some of us in the room, one of the core elements that Poison Ivy brought, one of her core powers was this ability to seduce. It felt like it was more easily accomplished with the sort of aged up, older Ivy and it wouldn't be off putting. It was just one of those skills that we were like it was an opportunity we were missing out on. Not only does she change when she comes back physically, but mentally she's much, much further down the line in terms of getting close to the canon Poison Ivy that we all know."
The 14 year age gap between actresses Foley and Geha is clearly something Gotham will need to do a convincing job of explaining. The official synopsis is that the younger Ivy encounters a product of Hugo Strange's genetic meddling and is "reborn" as an attractive woman in her twenties. On paper, the concept sounds like a bit of a stretch, even for a show with Mr. Freeze in it.
Gotham has done well recently to move from Batman-flavored police procedural to a genuine comic book-based story with super-powers galore and increasing amounts of far-fetched villains. Season 3 could well be make or break for the series, and time will tell as to whether these new additions will revive the show's fortunes.
Gotham season 3 premieres tonight (September 19th) on Fox.
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CDD to Sponsor and Exhibit at the 11th International Conference on Chemical Structures, May 27-31
April 27, 2018
Come visit our booth at the ICCS in Noordwijerhout, The Netherlands
CDD is a sponsor and will be exhibiting at the ICCS. Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall and chat about Cheminformatics, collaboration and biological complexity.
Neil Chapman and Dr. Mariana Vaschetto will be happy to show you our platform.
Date: May 27-31, 2018
Location:: NH Conference Center Leeuwenhorst
Langelaan 3 | Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
Please keep in mind that CDD Support is here to help you reference CDD Vault in your talks, posters or other presentations. Contact us if you want assistance with:
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- any other tasks.
We're always here to help!
This blog is authored by members of the CDD Vault community. CDD Vault is a hosted drug discovery informatics platform that securely manages both private and external biological and chemical data. It provides core functionality including chemical registration, structure activity relationship, chemical inventory, and electronic lab notebook capabilities.
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text: Contents Now Platform User Interface Previous Topic Next Topic User guide page entry points Subscribe Log in to subscribe to topics and get notified when content changes. ... SAVE AS PDF Selected Topic Topic & Subtopics All Topics in Contents Share User guide page entry points You can create entry points in your instance for help generated with the system user guide by providing the correct address parameters in the target URL. Help pages generated with the user guide can be displayed to end users from configurable entry points in the system, including application modules and UI actions. To create these entry points, you must express a target URL using these parameters: Table 1. URL entry points for displaying user help Parameter Provides $h.do Processor that renders the banner frame at the top of the page. $sys_product_help.do Displays a page containing links to all the help in the user guide. This includes the basic help system and any custom help pages you have created. An example URL would be https://myinstance.service-now.com/$sys_product_help.do. $h.do?sysparm_id=basics Displays the basic help page included with the system. To create a target for a custom user guide, replace id=basic with the ID for your custom page, such as id=surveys. An example of this would be https://myinstance.service-now.com/$h.do?sysparm_id=surveys. $h.do?sysparm_doc=<document number> Displays help for a specific document. This URL displays the help document in the basic page that provides instructions for using ServiceNow forms: https://myinstance.service-now.com/$h.do?sysparm_doc=DOC0010005. On this page Send Feedback Previous Topic Next Topic


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Jonathan Blow's The Witness Leads Self-Publishing Platform On PlayStation 4
Jonathan Blow, the creator of the independent gem Braid, has announced that his next game, The Witness, will lead the charge for PlayStation 4's new self-publishing platform .
The Witness is not a new game announcement, but learning that it is coming to PlayStation 4 first is big news. After describing the abstract game, a new trailer was shown giving us the first meaty taste of the Myst-like game in motion.