Who Will Northern Ireland Become?
This is Giant's Causeway, miles of hexagon-shaped volcanic rock jutting from Northern Ireland far into the Atlantic. Nature's roughly 60-million-year-old seascape still inspires legends of a proud local giant who tossed chunks of coastline in the water to cross and confront a Scottish aggressor. It's also a World Heritage Site with robust human foot traffic. Wearing the signature vest of Northern Ireland's National Trust, eighteen-year-old Seren Pemwick moves through the fog, politely but firmly redirecting visitors from treading on protected areas. When she isn't working as a preservationist, Seren is in school nearby, and admittedly quite anxious to see more of the globe. If she follows her instincts, she'll join the surge of local teens to thirty-somethings emigrating for a better life.
Brain drains commonly afflict post-conflict countries, but in Northern Ireland's case, it's an accelerating departure of promising youth. An exodus the government calls permanent, it is deeply troubling here, where an embattled history of bloody, sectarian attachment to the land has been part of the national psyche, generation after generation. Perhaps until now, say demographers. Because unlike the Republic of Ireland, where the 1980s epic youth flight boomeranged and the majority came home, those leaving this part of the island just aren't turning around. This week's fresh data shows business in steep decline, pushing even more jobseekers to look for opportunity elsewhere.
Why now? Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom along with Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), is a hot spot in the vexing Brexit debate. The UK's ambiguous departure from the European Union has spread confusion, fear, and powerlessness. Despite the greatest numbers of Northern Irish strongly opposed to Brexit, they will be forced to comply. Threats of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and severed access to the EU's labor markets cut deep into confidence. It's even driving out Eastern European immigrants, a sort of replacement workforce compensating for the native youth flight. Official government stats convey good news/bad news for those who remain: youth unemployment is down 1.4 percent since this time last year, but much of the decrease is due to the increased number of "economically inactive" youth, that is, people have simply given up.
Most profoundly, what the Irish Times once called "the three pillars of Irish society, priests, politics and police" are losing their footing. Witness the trend among 18 to 34-year-olds who view clergy, elected leaders, and public safety with suspicion. Despite their church-based rearing, they seek minimal religious engagement and tell pollsters and the media they don't want their parents' baggage: widespread post-conflict trauma, simply incalculable in a place where it's taboo to discuss emotional struggles. Indeed, Northern Irish suffer the highest recorded incidence of mental illness among UK citizens, yet they receive dangerously low public funding. Locals fear any greater instability could again slide into sectarian violence that seized the region for three decades.
Twenty-one years after the Good Friday accords, the Catholic-Protestant divide is inescapable. War memorials, some large and complex, dot every city, town, and hamlet. Huge billboards show graphic images of beatings, crowds caught in tear gas, fallen martyrs. In many monochromatic low-income housing blocks, striking outdoor murals provide the only vivid color. The messaging from graffiti to 3-D displays appears at bus stops, on sports fields, along fences: you belong with your people. Vicious paramilitaries—homegrown variations of both Republicans (Catholics) and Loyalists (Protestants)—target the vulnerable; their criminal gangs deal drugs, extort victims, and traffic humans.
How does all this play with those entering adulthood? Mental illness saddles half of Northern Irish youth—two thirds feel overwhelmingly stressed and a third feel helpless. Belfast's progressive cultural hub, the MAC, pinpoints social phenomena that desperately need public spotlight and problem solving. Last year it opened a yearlong artistic window into mental health, with a far reach into Northern Irish schools and communities. The dialogue is opening, and includes Brexiles, of course.
Need to beef up your Brexit-speak? Here's a quick lexicon cheatsheet. For a close look at legal, tax, and trade terms, click here. Want to dive deeper? Help the Samaritans, a national suicide hotline scrambling to meet ever-growing mental health needs. Bolster the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, which gives youth a voice in local and national government. Explore Northern Ireland's wide array of local solutions to conflict challenges in PeaceInsight, a striking international database.


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Le concours du décathlon des championnats du monde d'athlétisme 2007 s'est déroulé les 31 août et  dans le stade Nagai d'Osaka au Japon. Il est remporté par le Tchèque Roman Šebrle.

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American Continental soldier, c. 1775. Engraved by John C. McRae from a painting by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887). The American Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the Thirteen American Colonies. George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the army throughout the war.


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Nato a Štip, Kedev si laureò nella sua città natale. Specializzato in fisiocardiologia, dal 1991 al 1993 lavorò presso una clinica a Bethesda negli USA, poi fu Assistente-Professore alla Facoltà di Medicina alla Ss. Cyril and Methodius University - Albania, Cardiologista qualificato nel proprio settore negli USA, direttore della clinica cardiologica dal 1999 al 2003. Vive a Skopje in Macedonia.

Appassionato di alpinismo, il 19 maggio del 2009, scalò il monte Everest, diventando così il terzo Macedone a scalare i picchi più alti del mondo.

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Dal 2002 al 2006 fu un membro dell'Assemblea della Repubblica di Macedonia. Nel mese di aprile del 2004 fu un candidato presidenziale ma perse nel secondo round contro il socialista Branko Crvenkovski.

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At its current prices, this royalty trust is a big bet on higher crude prices.
With a dividend yield well north of 10%, BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (NYSE:BPT) certainly catches an income-focused investor's eye. However, before pulling the trigger and putting that generous income stream into your portfolio, there's something you need to know. That income stream is projected to cease as early as 2020 given where oil prices are right now.
According to the most recent annual report from BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust, the trustee that oversees it estimates that "royalty payments to the Trust will continue through the year 2020, and would be zero in the following year. Further, no proved reserves are currently attributed to the BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust after that date." In other words, given where things stand right now, the trust's income stream will run dry in less than five years, leaving investors with worthless paper.
That's almost a decade earlier than previous estimates, which projected that the Trust's income stream wouldn't run dry until 2029. That income stream, however, was based on triple digit oil prices. Instead, the reserves that the estimated future income stream was based upon have fallen in value with its Trustee basing its most recent reserve report on last year's average oil price, which was $50.28 per barrel. It's worth noting that last year's average is well above this year's average, suggesting that the trust's income stream could run dry even faster than the current estimates.
With oil now half of where it once was, British oil giant BP (NYSE:BP) has scaled back its activity in the Prudhoe Bay area, which has an impact on current and future production from the area. Earlier last month the company cut its active rig count from five down to two rigs. With that cut back, BP is one of a growing number of oil producers that have cut back investments in Alaska because it's just not economical at current oil prices.
Having said that, while the value of the oil and gas underneath Prudhoe Bay has fallen along with commodity prices, the oil resources still remain in place. That's important because those resources could continue to be produced beyond 2020 should oil prices improve. Therein lies the pitfall and the promise of BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust. If oil does stay lower for longer than this Trust will die a slow death over the next five years. However, if oil rebounds sharply and eventually reclaims triple digits then it would breathe new life in the trust. In other words, an investment in BP Prudhoe Bay is a bet on higher oil prices in the future.
That's something that at least at the moment is very up in the air. Having said that, the oil market is driven by two factors: Supply and demand. These are the two factors that caused the recent oil crash after surging supplies were met by weaker-than-expected demand. However, in recent months these two factors have reversed course, with demand growth strengthening while supplies are coming down. As such, oil prices are starting to strengthen and could continue to do so in the years ahead after two years of under investment and lower oil prices put even more upward pressure on demand and downward pressure on supply. In other words, don't start digging the grave of BP Prudhoe Bay just yet.
BP Prudhoe Bay has really become a binary investment. If oil stays lower for longer it's likely to die a slow death as it depletes its economic oil reserves by the dawn of the next decade. That said, if the oil market recovers, it would breathe new life in the trust because it could continue to produce its reserves for another decade or more. So, while the investment certainly isn't suitable for most investors, its death might not be as imminent as it would appear at the moment.


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Labour Ministry forms panels to review standards under OSH&WC Code
The committee on factories and dock works will be chaired by R K Elangovan, DG, DGFASLI (Directorate General, Factory Advice and Labour Institutes), Mumbai.
Yogima Seth Sharma
The labour ministry has set up three expert committees to review the existing rules and regulations pertaining to safety, fire and other working conditions and to suggest safety related standards for factories under the the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH&WC) Code, 2020.
The OSH&WC Code has been enacted after amalgamating thirteen different labour legislations and to simplify the laws regulating the occupational safety, health and working conditions in establishments.
The committee, composed of industry and subject experts from both public and private sector across the country, has been set up for Factories and Dock Works, for Building & Other Construction Works and on fire safety.
"The existing standards in form of rules and regulations pertaining to factories, docks and construction works have not been reviewed since their last notification in 1950, 1990 and 1998 respectively and hence there is a pressing need to update them to meet the current requirements due to technological progress and system improvements," labour ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
The expert committees for Factories and Dock Works will be chaired by Dr RK Elangovan, director general, DGFASLI, Mumbai while the expert committees for the Building & Other Construction Works will be headed by PLN Murthy, vice president and head (domestic operations), L&T Hydrocarbon, Chennai and the Fire Safety committee under the chairmanship of DK Shami, fire advisor to the government of India, MHA.
"Considering the recent spurt in fire accidents at workplaces causing pain and agony to our workers and their families as well as huge losses to the national economy a separate committee on fire safety standards has been formed so as to have a comprehensive and holistic approach for fire safety provisions presently provided under the above mentioned Rules and Regulations as well as to align the same with National Building Code, 2016," labour and employment minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said.
According to minister Gangwar, this process will pave the way for establishing uniform and updated standards of safety and health of workers throughout the country by regulatory compliances with pro-active participation of the stakeholders and will result in conducive environment for enhancing the efficiency of workers in the establishments and will provide win-win environment to all stakeholders & productivity will increase multifold.
The Factories Act, 1948 has 113 standards set up in 1950 while the Dock Workers Regulations 1990 has 102 standards and the Building & Other Construction Workers Rules, 1998 has 196 standards.
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Powerball Lottery: Canadians Flocking Online To Try To Win Nearly $1 Billion
Medical Marijuana Kosher? Doesn't Matter, Says Kashruth Council of Canada
Canada Adds 23,000 Jobs In December, But Just 'Don't Pull The Curtain Back'
As the U.S. Powerball prize grows to almost $1 billion Cdn for Saturday night's draw, Canadians are trying their luck for the American jackpot, according to a global online ticket site.
"Thousands upon thousands of Canadians are buying tickets online for the biggest lottery jackpot draw in world history," said a news release issued Thursday by theLotter.com, which sells tickets for lotteries around the world.
The estimated jackpot listed on the Powerball website on Thursday was $700 million US, about $985 Cdn.
According to theLotter.com, Canadians used to have to physically go to U.S. border states to buy lottery tickets in stores if they wanted to buy an American lottery ticket — a service the company started to provide online a few years ago.
The largest Powerball prize won by a single player was $590 million US in 2013. The winner was 84-year-old Gloria MacKenzie, who bought her ticket at a Florida supermarket after another customer let her go ahead in line. MacKenzie let the lottery computers generate the numbers at random and also bought four other tickets for the draw.


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Camping Bel Air
Campsite highlights
Great water park with heated pool and four slides
Visit the fishing town of L'Aigullion-sur-Mer
900m from a supervised beach
Nearby natural Parc La Baie de L'Aguillon
Deposit only € 75
Sea, 1.8 km
Whole site, partly free
Le Bel Air campsite is near the fishing village of L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer in Western France. The site is near the beach, has a great water park and is very well maintained and clean, making it a great choice for families looking for a luxury camping trip in France.
Swimming at Le Bel Air
As one of the top campsites for people of all ages, Le Bel Air offers an aquatic area with a heated and covered pool and an outdoor heated pool. There's a paddling pool for the kids, a spa, and plenty of loungers. The outside pool features four impressive slides, a solarium and plenty of water games for all ages. The site is also just 900 metres from a supervised beach for those who want seaside bathing.
Facilities at Le Bel Air
For booking mobile homes, Allcamps makes it easy and your camping holiday will be complete with the amenities at Le Bel Air, including a kids club with painting, cooking and games. There are theme dinners, shows, dancing and karaoke for the adults. Stay active with a fitness and weight room, organized sports, a playground and a trampoline. There's also bike rental, TV rental, a restaurant, mini market, lively bar for cocktails and a snack bar for takeaway.
Surroundings of Le Bel Air
The fishing town of L'Aigullion-sur-Mer means the obvious opportunity to fish, but there's also sailing, windsurfing, surfing, golf and horseback riding. The nearby natural Parc La Baie de l'Aguillon houses thousands of birds and is ideal for walking, while the River Lay is great for swimming and lounging in the sun.
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January 8, 2020 - 10:49pm
It's Girl Scout cookie time
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It's Girl Scout cookie season and locally, Girl Scouts kicked off cookie event at the Scout headquarters on Jackson Street. Pembroke student Hannah Beach was on hand to greet visitors and hand out the new Lemonades cookie. Scouts who participated also received a cookie slide bracelet and engaged in hands-on activities.
Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York are currently able to purchase their favorite cookies from a girl for $5 per box via order taking starting Jan. 11 – Feb. 8, directly at cookie booths during March 1 – 29, and online through direct shipping now throughout the sale until March 29, 2020. For more information visit gswny.org.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program® teaches girls about entrepreneurship as they have fun learning essential skills like money management, public speaking, and decision making, which set them up for a lifetime of success. Nine in 10 Girl Scouts say the cookie program has built their entrepreneurship skills and their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path—so every cookie purchase is an investment in the world-changing business leaders of tomorrow. What's more, each and every purchase stays local to power amazing experiences and leadership opportunities for girls in communities across the United States.
GSUSA's refreshed cookie packaging (with the same great taste!) continues to emphasize what the cookie program is all about, and the updated images feature current Girl Scouts taking part in a diverse range of experiences available to members — from adventure-packed camping and canoeing, to exploring space science and designing robots, to taking action to improve their communities. Every purchase of Girl Scout Cookies makes experiences like these possible for girls in your local community.
And with one of two lemon cookies available nationwide this year, Girl Scouts of Western New York is celebrating the Lemonades cookie, a tasty way to support young female entrepreneurs. Lemonades, alongside classics such as the Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties® varieties, are savory slices of shortbread with lemon-flavored icing. The variety is offered in select council markets for as long as supplies last.
"We are committed to positioning girls for success both now and in the future through our comprehensive, year-round program experience for girls," said Alison Wilcox, CEO of Girl Scouts of Western New York. "As the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, the Girl Scout Cookie Program® provides girls with an unparalleled experience to hone their entrepreneurial skills and build a lifetime of leadership. We also welcome adult volunteers and girls to join Girl Scouts."
Girl Scouts from Alexander and Havenwood residents donate handmade stuffed animals to first responders
posted by Howard B. Owens in havenwood apartments, news, batavia, alexander, girl scouts.
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Girl Scouts from Alexander troops 42031 and 42103 along with residents of Havenwood Apartments made 150 stuffed animals over the past few months for first responders to give to children whose families are experiencing stressful difficulties.
The idea began with Marilyn, a resident of Havenwood who passed away but had told the Erin Saile, service coordinator at Havenwood, that she used to make stuff animals in Florida for first responders there. Saile is the wife of Sgt. Jason Saile, Sheriff's Office, so she immediately thought it would be a good project to undertake locally.
Saile contacted Meghan Ripstein, a Girl Scout leader in Alexander, to enlist Girl Scouts into the effort. Several donations from the community also helped make the project possible.
On Friday, the stuff animals were presented to the Sheriff's Office, City fire, and Batavia PD.
Video: Alexander Girl Scouts take on community projects
posted by Howard B. Owens in girl scouts, alexander.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 42031 in Alexander were at the Alexander Fire Hall this week to take on a few community projects, including making blankets and care bags for families visiting the Ronald McDonald House, and care bears for Sheriff's deputies to provide to children they encounter in their jobs who might be in the midst of a stressful situation.
April 2, 2019 - 3:04pm
Seminar Thursday night to learn to help people with autism
posted by Billie Owens in autism, news, Lake Plains Community Care Network EMS, girl scouts.
An autism seminar to learn how to help people with autism will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Alexander Fire Department's Recreation Hall.
First responders attending will receive two hours of CME Credits.
Sandwiches and cookies will be available for sale.
The seminar is organized by Katie Green and Angelina Luker for the Girl Scouts' Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve.
Advance registration is preferred, but not required.
To register, call Deb Green at (716) 474-3242.
The recreation hall is located at 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Attica.
For more information visit Lake Plains Community Care Network at www.lpccnems.org
October 5, 2018 - 6:02pm
Troop #42222 of Elba completes fairgrounds' horse barn project to earn prestigious Cadette Silver Award
posted by Billie Owens in elba, girl scouts, Troop #42222, Cadette Silver Award, news, Announcements, Milestones.
Elba Girl Scout Troop #42222 members are pictured above from left: Alexandra Belluscio, Lindsay Augello, Laci Sewar and Dakota Brinkman.
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Elba Girl Scout Troop #42222 is proud to announce the completion on Sept. 30 of the requirements for their Cadette Silver Award.
Their project focused on making multiple improvements to the horse barn at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. The horse barn is used by various horse programs throughout the community during the year.
Just a few of the areas the Troop focused on were various structural improvements made to the west entrance way and gate of the barn.
This consisted of: the replacement of the damaged primary entrance way walls; hand digging 4-foot deep holes to replace support beams for the entrance walls; adding a weed barrier prior to placing fresh mulch; installing a wheel on the gate; and organizing the tool supply storage area after making the necessary wall repairs to improve its usability.
The girls spent numerous hours painting donated wood, walls and doors as well as obtaining several supply donations (rakes, shovels, water buckets, etc.) for shared use by those using the horse barn.
The Troop would like to thank the many donors and volunteers who helped to make this project a successful one. The girls will now bridge from a Cadette to a Senior level Girl Scout and can begin thinking about their Gold Award Project!
Corfu Girl Scout Troop 42025 proudly completes its Bronze Award Project, donates to Roswell Park
posted by Billie Owens in corfu, girl scouts, troop 42025, news, Milestones.
Submitted photos and information from Julie Beach, leader of Girl Scout Troop 42025, Corfu, and Lyndsey Schneider:
Corfu Girl Scout Troop 42025 completed its Bronze Award Project, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. They made fun, colorful "Lily Pads" -- a skateboard-like device -- for use at the base of IV poles at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Pediatric Center in Buffalo.
These are handmade, custom-made bases that fit securely on the bases of the IV pole, to be used by children undergoing treatments and in a weakened condition; they are able to ride on their IV pole accompanied by an adult.
For the "Lily Pad Project," the girls planned, wrote letters, then used multiple power tools to create, design and paint six wooden lily pads and build a rolling cart used to store and transport them.
They got the idea after learning on the Today show about a Seattle-area teenager named Nick Konkler who had battled leukemia since age 4. Nick was the first to design and create IV pole platforms after seeing a little girl in Mary Bridge Children's Hospital struggling to manuever around with her IV pole.
According to the Today show, his plan was to use time in his shop class at Auburn Riverside High School to build one for every child at the hospital. But he never got the chance; he died in 2015 at age 17.
Once they agreed this was the Bronze Award Project they wanted to pursue, the Girls Scouts of Troop 42025 started the process by writing letters to local lumberyards and home centers, requesting donations to help offset the cost of constructing the lily pads.
A prototype lily pad was created and tested on the IV poles at Roswell Park's Pediatric Center, and after some modifications to the prototype the troop was finally set to begin creating the lily pads.
Each girl in the troop had a hand in creating the lily pads from start to finish. They used woodworking tools to cut, router, fill and sand each lily pad and the storage box. It was the first time many of them had a chance to use power tools.
With such a large troop it was decided to create a reversible lily pad with a different design on each side, allowing each girl an opportunity to layout the design and paint.
Designs include: Captain America/Buffalo Bills, Emoji/Minion, SpongeBob SquarePants /Snoopy, Cupcake/Girl Scout Cookie, Dalmatian/Ladybug, Basketball/Soccer Ball were picked by the girls and traced onto each lily pad and then handpainted.
While it took much longer than expected to complete this project -- a year and a half -- and the troop far exceeded the requirements for the Bronze Award, the results were far beyond anyone's expectations. The girls, now mostly fifth and sixth-graders, did an amazing job working together to create beautiful lily pads for the children at the hospital.
They worked hand-in-hand with Roswell Park staff to ensure all necessary steps were taken to ensure their lily pads would be totally functional and safe for children to ride upon to and from there treatments.
On one side of the cart it says "Please use a Lily pad to ride in style. Made with Love by Girl Scout Troop 42025." The other side of the cart names the troop responsible for this creative feat intended to brighten the day of a sick child, noting it was their Bronze Award Project.
The lily pads and rolling storage cart were presented at Roswell Park Cancer Institute yesterday (June 12) by the troop and its leader, Julie Beach.
The Girls Scouts from Troop 42025 in Corfu who received the Bronze Award are:
Hannah Beach
Reagan Schneider
Lilly Senko
Bryonna Bisig
Kylie Monette
Paige Bryant
Makenzie Rich
Elle Peterson
Olivia Peterson
Savannah Meyer
Sienna Korytkowski
Autumn Korytkowski
Dianna Kutter
Allie Spaulding
Kaydence Butler
Madison Chatley
Below is a series of submitted photos showing the progress of their project.
Photos: 'Peter Rabbit's Spring Fair' in Darien
posted by Howard B. Owens in Darien, girl scouts, news.
The Girl Scouts in Darien today hosted "Peter Rabbit's Spring Fair" at the Darien Fire Hall, which featured crafts, games, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and a basket raffle.
Oakfield Girl Scout Troop traveled to Dominican Republic this summer
posted by Billie Owens in Announcements, Milestones, Oakfield, girl scouts.
Girl Scouts of Western New York Troop 42141 from Oakfield made a trip to Cabarete located in the Dominican Republic this past July.
Girl Scouts Ava Flores, Abby Gardner, Emma Osborn, Regan Burgett, Taylor Wells, along with troop co-leaders Kelly Flores, Stephanie Burgett, and Robin Woodams spent the week-long trip making new friends with some local girls who are now starting their own Girl Scout troop!
They did a beach cleanup and also did volunteer work with a boys group called Inspiredr. The girls also had the opportunity to have fun snorkeling and learning authentic cultural dances.
The girls also held an exciting bridging ceremony where they moved up from Cadettes to Senior Girl Scouts as they zip lined across the jungle canopy! A bridging ceremony acknowledges accomplishments achieved at a certain age level of Girl Scouts and advances them to the next program level.
The girls added that the trip fulfilled their personal mission statement, commenting, "The purpose of our trip is to expand our limits, have cultural experiences, make new friends, and have fun!"
To learn more about Girl Scouts of Western New York, visit gswny.org.
Photos: Girl Scouts pinewood derby at St. Joe's
posted by Howard B. Owens in girl scouts, Boy Scouts, batavia, news, pinewood derby.
The Girl Scouts held their second Powder Puff Pinewood Derby at St. Joe's this afternoon. Local Boy Scouts and scout leaders assisted with setup and running the races.
Local Girl Scouts ask City Manager to pick his favorite cookie in taste test
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies and the Scouts also introduced a new flavor this year, S'mores.
To commemorate, a group of local Scouts stopped by the office of City Manager Jason Molino today to have him do a taste comparison on which cookie he liked better, S'mores and Thin Mints.
Above, Molino holds up the Thin Mints picture signaling his pick. With him are Abbie Mattern, WNY Girl Scouts CEO Judy Cranston, Aubrianna Martinez and Sara Nickerson.
Scouts throughout the county are selling cookies now.
Le Roy Girl Scouts create 'Bright Board' for Wolcott Street School
posted by Howard B. Owens in wolcott street school, Le Roy, schools, education, girl scouts, news.
Girl Scouts with Trop 42123 in Le Roy created a Bright Board for students at staff at Wolcott Street School. The board is filled with positive messages on bright sticky notes. Students and staff are invited to take a note to brighten their days or leave positive words for someone else to take. The scouts made a prototype and presented it to the principal, scheduled shifts and created the final project. The project took hours and hours to complete.
Photos: Girl Scouts host powder-puff derby at St. Joe's
posted by Howard B. Owens in girl scouts, batavia, pinewood derby, news.
It was the girls turn for a change to race pinewood derby cars at St. Joe's this afternoon. Traditionally a Boy Scouts event, the ladies held their own "Race Like a Girl" event this afternoon.
Local Boy Scout leaders, and some scouts, who have the equipment and experience hosting such events, set everything up and the girls raced away.
Photo of winners submitted by Matt Landers. Alexandrea Mann, first place, Bianca Gregory, 2nd, and Casey Tatarka, 3rd.
September 28, 2015 - 8:19am
Girl Scouts donate cat trees to animal shelter
posted by Howard B. Owens in animal shelter, girl scouts, Troop 42110, corfu, pembroke.
Photo and information submitted by Jan Seaver.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 42110, from Corfu-Pembroke, presented the Genesee County Animal Shelter with two kitty climbing trees on Sunday. The girls made the trees for their kitten interactive room, along with some cat toys and blankets. The girls are Cadettes and are earning their Silver Award. The wood was donated by Potter Lumber.
July 11, 2015 - 8:00am
Local area Girl Scouts prepare for Charity Golf Tournament
posted by Steve Ognibene in chapins international, charity event, fundraiser, golf, sports, Announcements, news, print, email, steve ognibene's blog, girl scouts.
(Photo above from left, back row (adults): Elba Troop 42222 leader Darcy Sewar, Oakfield Troop 42141 leader Jeanine Corbett, Laurie Shepland -- VP of Human Resources, Ian Wetherbee -- volunteer coordinator, and Norm Hubbard, Golf Tournament Committee chair. Girl Scouts, front row, from left: Ariana Wolff, Laci Sewar, Rylee Wissinger, Abby Gardner and Ava Flores.)
Chapin International, Inc., is hosting its upcoming 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Terry Hills Golf Course, 5122 Clinton Street Road, in Batavia. Each year employees raise funds to support local organizations.
"In past years we have chosen the Domestic Violence group of the YMCA, Crossroads and last year the Boy Scouts," said Norm Hubbard, Golf Tournament Committee chair.
This year's selected charitable organization is Girl Scouts of Western New York.
The charity fundraiser started out raising $2,000 and last year we raised over $6,000 for the Boy Scouts. Each year it has steadily increased. There are 27 hole sponsors, along with many other local contributors. The more sponsors we get will equally be divided up and recognized throughout the tournament.
Below, Girl Scouts from Elba and Oakfield troops stuff 200 golf appreciation bags provided by Chapin.
With more than 750 mailings locally, we have three local car dealerships sponsoring a hole-in-one and chance to WIN a car as one of the special events: Castilone Chrysler Dodge and Jeep, Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac, and Toyota of Batavia.
"There is no large prize for winning because we want to keep the charity in mind," Norm said. "We recognize teams that are mixed, men, and women including Chapin's employees. Other special events include closest-to-the-pin, longest drive, closest-to-the-line and a chance to win a set of golf clubs on the day of the event only."
The registration starts at 11 a.m. with a putting contest for a chance to sink a put and win a recliner from Max Pies Furniture as a Grand Prize. Multiple puts that sink go into a draw pool to decide the winner. There supplemental prizes, too, and lunch for everyone at noon so nobody is left out and everyone will walk away with a prize.
The golf shotgun starts at 1 p.m. and wraps up at 6, with dinner and awards following.
To register, sponsor or donate visit the tournament Web site at: http://www.chapincharitygolf.com/
YMCA Camp Hough Kicked off the 2015 Season
posted by Valerie Brey in YMCA, Camp, girl scouts.
This past weekend YMCA Camp Hough kicked off the 2015 camping season with a visit from over 100 girls from the East Genesee Girl Scout Service Unit. The girls and their leaders enjoyed many activities at the camp's location on Silver Lake. With a survivor theme Girl Scout Leaders and volunteers planned many great activities such as Relay Races, Scavenger Hunts, Knife Safety, and Arts and Crafts. Girls also joined YMCA Camp Hough staff for Archery and Rock Climbing. YMCA Camp Hough Director Valerie Brey said, "I love working with the Girl Scouts because they always have so many great ideas and positive energy. I just had a child run half-way across lower camp to thank me for encouraging her to keep climbing on the rock wall. That is why we do what we do." For more information on YMCA Camp Hough Rentals or Resident Summer Camp visit www.camphough.org or call (585) 344-1664.
Corfu Troop 42025 celebrated 103rd birthday of Girl Scouts with baby basket donation
posted by Billie Owens in corfu, girl scouts.
Photo and information from Julie Beach:
On Thursday, March 12th, Girl Scouts across the nation celebrated the "birth" of Girl Scouts 103 years ago. Troop 42025 from Corfu decided they wanted to do something to recognize the event, too.
The troop of 27 girls created a gift basket to be given to the first baby born on Girl Scout "birthday." Troop members pictured brought the basket to United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
From left are: Autumn Kortykowski, Sienna Kortykowski, Hannah Beach, Lilly Sanko, Makenzie Rich and Paige Bryant.
Girls Scouts recruitment this Saturday
posted by Steve Ognibene in girl scouts, batavia city schools, Recruitment.
The Girl Scouts of Western New York is having a Great Girl Scout Sign-up Day. The recruitment is to get new girls of all ages to sign on to experiment in being artistic and creative. Come join us! The event will be this Saturday Sept. 21, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Girl Scout Office, 5 Jackson St., Batavia.
For more information contact Melissa Landers at 585-993-0462 or [email protected]
Pictured above from left are: Allison Lougheed finance consultant, Jessica Costley events coordinator, Melissa Landers registrar, Michelle Maniace service unit manager/product sales manager and Laura Ranalli secretary/recognition the new service unit team. (They are also leaders and co-leaders.)
December 10, 2012 - 9:17am
Byron-Bergen third-grader founds 'Jr. Angels in Action' -- for kids, by kids
posted by Daniel Crofts in charity, byron-bergen, girl scouts, community action of orleans & genesee county.
It all started with a little girl with a big heart.
Angelique Heick, the 8-year-old from Bergen who competed as a finalist in the "American Miss" pageant in August, spent a large part of the last year taking money from her monthly allowances and using it to purchase toys for underprivileged children in Genesee County.
She donated 12 toys for each month of the year to Community Action Angels of Genesee County, which is the volunteer arm of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee. It's made up of volunteers dedicated to gathering donations for toys, food, clothing, extra money and other necessities for Genesee County residents in need.
But this wasn't enough. When Angelique learned about all that the "Angels" do to support needy kids and families, she was bothered that there was no such volunteer program for kids her age.
"I wanted to know why there was no Community Action Junior Angels," she said, "so I decided to start my own."
Now, with the help of 100 Girl Scouts -- officially dubbed "Jr. Angels" -- their families, Community Action and others, Angelique has achieved this dream.
Angelique -- a third-grader at Byron-Bergen Elementary School, a Girl Scout since age 4 and a member of Troop 42174 -- inspired her Girl Scout Troop with her idea and efforts to collect funding promises from local businesses along with three friends -- Pat, Lisa and Annet.
Troop 42174 Leader Rene Vurraro gathered Girl Scout Troops from Byron-Bergen, Pavilion and Le Roy to help with a community service event in response to Angelique's vision.
When Community Action, in turn, heard about what the Scouts were doing, they decided to partner with them to make this a much bigger, annual event called "Circle of Giving" and to develop a Community Action Jr. Angels program.
The first "Circle of Giving" was held on Saturday at Byron-Bergen High School. The Jr. Angels were there to collect donations of food, clothing and toys, and to make cards for the recipients.
The goal is to eventually turn this into an opportunity for area Girl Scouts to earn a badge.
Beyond that, Community Action has included this project in a book of statewide initiatives so that people in other areas of New York State can read about it and get similar projects started.
"One 8-year-old's dream could turn into thousands of Girl Scouts doing the same thing," said Pat Standish, founder of Community Action Angels of Genesee County.
Standish gave the Scouts an inspirational talk about her experience with the "Angels" and told them how much people will appreciate what they are doing.
"When I first started (with Community Action Angels)," she said, "I thought kids would want things like bicycles and iPods. But what's important to them is not what you give, but that you show that you care."
She also stressed the importance of team effort when it comes to the "Angels" and similar volunteer initiatives.
"I may have had the idea (as founder)," Standish said, "but I needed the help of volunteers to make it happen. And Angelique had an idea, but she couldn't have done it without help from all of you and your families."
Organizations that sponsored this endeavor include Stahlka Agency, Complete Payroll Processing, the Sallie Mae Fund and First Niagara Bank.
"They gave money so the kids wouldn't have to wait (to get started)," Standish said.
Dee Dee Hintz, Angelique's grandmother and legal guardian, expressed gratitude to Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School Principal Aaron Johnson and Elementary School Principal Brian Meister for handing out fliers for this event.
"I think this is the beginning of something big," Hintz said, noting the number of volunteers involved in the overall project.
"Next year will be even bigger," she said. "(Angelique) already knows what she wants to do next year. She'll carry this on for at least two or three more years."
"Circle of Giving" is the philosophy of Community Action Angels, which encourages its beneficiaries to "pay it forward."
According to Standish, many of the people helped by the "Angels" over the years have become volunteers.
Special thanks to Angelique's mom, Jennifer Cejka, for sharing background information prior to the event and for providing the inspiration for the article's title.
Girl Scout cookie campaign begins Saturday
posted by Billie Owens in Announcements, girl scouts.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is America's leading business and economic literacy program for girls. During the 2012 sale, which begins Oct. 6, local Girl Scouts will put their sales and marketing skills into action as they strive to reach an unprecedented goal: Sell 1.7 million boxes of cookies.
"When a Girl Scout sells you cookies, she's doing more than just handing you a box. She's creating a plan, interacting with customers, and working as part of a team. She's building a lifetime of skills and confidence which validates an important part of Girl Scouting which is to inspire girls to reach their full potential," said Cindy L. Odom, chief executive officer.
No matter which cookie is your favorite, each cookie has a mission -- to help girls do great things. Girl Scout cookies are once again $3.50 per box. All the popular favorites are back, with a NEW packaging look, including Caramel de Lites, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Peanut Butter Patties, Thanks-A-Lot, and Thin Mints.
NEW THIS YEAR -- Mango Cremes! "Eat with health in mind — Mango Crèmes with Nutrifusion™ Girl Scout Cookies is a tangy, refreshing tropical treat." Girl Scouts go greener with new Lemonades™ and Thanks-A-Lot® cookies. These cookies are offered in a tray with film overwrap and no carton. By removing the carton, 300 tons of paperboard a year is saved. Cookies in these film overwrapped trays freeze well so consumers can stock up.
Over the next two and a half months, girls will take orders door-to-door in their neighborhoods, and set up "cookie booths" at convenient locations and organize neighborhood walk abouts. Participating in the cookie program provides an opportunity for girls to develop budgets, design and implement creative marketing strategies, and master the art of both sales and customer service.
They actively participate in setting goals for their sale and in deciding how they will spend the proceeds. Most troops use their cookie revenue to pay for troop activities, special interest projects or for a wonderful trip.
Besides using traditional marketing and sales techniques, Girl Scouts will also use the cookie program as an opportunity to spark some creativity. Some will make formal presentations; others will create displays that outline their troop goals and how they will use the money. Last year, one local Girl Scout set up a "drive-thru" cookie booth in her circular driveway. Her signage directed customers to the booth where each day she had established hours for customers to drive through and purchase cookies.
This year our community service organization is a partnership between Girl Scouts of Western New York and the Niagara Falls Air Force Base to provide Girl Scout cookies to men and women in our military and armed forces in WNY and overseas.
It costs roughly $320 to provide a year's worth of opportunities and volunteer support for each Girl Scout.
"Through the cookie program, the Girl Scouts of Western New York is able to achieve its mission of developing leadership, decision-making skills, and commitment to community." Odom says.
Young entrepreneurs have been at work in the Girl Scout organization since 1917, when girls baked the cookies in their own kitchens and sold them door-to-door. Their efforts helped build a long-standing tradition of girls working together to achieve their goals and become leaders in their own communities and beyond. The skills they develop and the memories they make will last long after the cookies are gone.
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) serves over 20,000 girls and 9,000 adult volunteers across the GSWNY jurisdiction; including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. The council's administrative headquarters is located in Buffalo. GSWNY program and service centers are located in Buffalo, Batavia, Jamestown, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Rochester.
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program, girls discover their personal best and prepare for a positive future, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to solve problems and improve their communities.
A premier voice for girls and a leading expert on their growth and development, Girl Scouts is a highly regarded, contemporary organization. Girl Scouts offers girls ages 5-17 remarkable opportunities to develop values and contribute to society as leaders, thinkers and responsible citizens.
Founded in Savannah, Ga., on March 12, 1912, GSUSA continues to be the leading authority on girls, with a membership of more than 3.7 million girls and adults.
February 29, 2012 - 7:04am
Le Roy 5K to support Girl Scout's trip to Washington, D.C.
posted by Jamie VanWyngaarden in Announcements, Le Roy, 5K, girl scouts.
Girl Scouts of WNY are hosting its first ever Running of the Greens Walk/Run in Le Roy to raise funds for the Junior Troop's trip tp Washington, D.C. this spring.
The girls are planning on joining around 200,000 other scouts and families at the nation's Capitol in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts on June 9.
It's not every day you can celebrate this 100th birthday and for these fourth grade Wolcott Street students, this trip is once in a lifetime.
In March of1 912, with one woman's vision and just a handful of girls, the first ever Girl Scout meeting was held in Savannah, Georgia. Today with millions of members worldwide, the organization aims to empower and strengthen young girls.
In LeRoy, race organizers, Melissa Cone and Kate Flint are empowering and improving the lives of their Girl Scout troop by inspiring them to action. The 5K race integrates perfectly with the "getting fit" theme they are currently teaching the girls.
Instead of doing the usual fundraisers, they had a vision of activating the community in an unusual way.
"We wanted to do something out of the ordinary, create a family event, and get the community active," Flint said.
As these young girls awareness increases of living healthy, so is their excitement for the walk/run.The 9 and 10-year-olds will be there early race day to set-up and will also be seen running and walking the course with the other racers.
"You will be able to identify the girls by the Girl Scout sash they will be wearing that day," Flint said.
Even though this 5K is to raise funds for the upcoming trip to D.C., it is also meant to raise awareness of the benefits of getting up and getting moving. The race parallels the organization's earliest goals in 1912 of getting people outdoors doing something together.
Organizers hope to see the community take a step towards fitness and join these Girl Scouts at the finish line.
Both walkers, runners and people of all ages and fitness abilities are welcome. Music entertainment, post-race refreshments, and prizes for top finishers are included in the event.
The race begins at 9 a.m., Sunday, March 11.
The start and finish lines are at the Summit Street tennis courts.
The pre-registration fee of $20 includes a long-sleeve race shirt. Deadline is March 1. Fee increases to $25 after March 1.
Forms and more details can be found at www.gswny.weebly.com.
Contact Melissa Cone at 507-5437 or Kate Flint at 813-9557 with any questions or to sponser the event.


It's amazing when you think about how many of the awesome relationships in our lives began with a simple hello and have grown stronger over the years from our best friends, to significant others, coworkers and more. Doesn't it just give you all sorts of warm fuzzies when one of these special people goes out of their way to do something awesome for you? Don't you just love the heart-felt smile you get when you give one of those special someones a truly appreciative thank you? With these days of go go go, it can be hard to take the time to do either of these on a regular basis the way we want. That's why I'm happy to share an easy way to show appreciation + free printable candy thank you.
Thanks to Lindt for sponsoring this conversation about hellos and appreciation!
Don't you just love the bold, colorful packaging?!
I've always tried to take the time to let the people that mean a lot to me know just how thankful I am for all they do. I love to leave little notes and make special treats for them but honestly, I don't always have time for that any more the more I work on growing my business. That's why I was delighted to recently see new Lindt HELLO chocolate in several of our local stores to be able to show my appreciation with. I've always been a huge fan of Lindt chocolate and it's something Mr. Savvy and I share regularly when we have a quick moment to spend with each other.
With flavors like cookies & cream, caramel brownie, strawberry cheesecake and crunchy nougat, who wouldn't want to say hello?!
The new Lindt chocolate has some awesome flavors like caramel brownie, strawberry cheesecake, cookies & cream, and crunchy nougat. I love all the flavors, but caramel brownie juuust edges out the others for me. With the delicious flavors and super fun and color packaging, I was definitely inspired when I wanted to do a little something special for Mr. Savvy when I didn't have a lot of time. What I came up with was a simple printable candy thank you that I printed, signed, cut out and then decorated the edge with Lindt HELLO chocolate. All I had to do was leave it in a place I knew Mr. Savvy would find the next morning. I got to see him smile, and then we shared some delicious chocolate before he had to go out of town for a few days. I don't know about you, but it's the simple memories like that I live for.
Want to make this candy thank you for someone you know? You can find the free printable candy thank you in PDF format here or Google Document format here.
Want to find out more about Lindt HELLO chocolate? Check out the It Started with HELLO video on YouTube. You can also find out more information on the Lindt HELLO website, where you can also enter the Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes to still win prizes like a Sweet Staycation and Besties Reunion!
I hope you enjoy this An Easy Way to Show Appreciation + Free Printable Candy Thank You!


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Just six years after the first Arundel Neighbourhood Plan, a detailed review was submitted and approved. Why, and why does it matter?
The idea of linking 'neighbourhood' to urban planning dates back to 1915 when a Mr Robert E. Park and a Mr E. W. Burgess introduced the idea that 'neighbours', the people who live and work in an area, could have ideas, and should have an input, into the development of the built world around them.
A chance to have your say...
Fast forward to April 2012, and David Cameron decided that sounded like a mighty fine idea. Cue the Localism Act and the launch of his 'Big Society' to devolve power to local government and to give communities a stronger voice.
Government wanted people to be able to: "choose where (you) want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have (your) say on what… they should look like "
Arundel was quick to take up Mr Cameron's challenge. In 2014, Arundel delivered its first Neighbourhood Plan for the period from 2014-2029, with a stated aim to make: "a good place better, building on good things, using brownfield sites rather than releasing greenfield, promoting sustainable travel and protecting the town from further flood risks."
The redevelopment of the Bevin & Bevin brewery site, between Tarrant Street and River Road, emerged from this first process along with several other site schemes yet to be started (including the former Gas Works site on Ford Road, Castle Stables and the Blastreat/Greenhurst site on Fitzalan Road). You can read more about the 2014 plan here: https://www.arun.gov.uk/arundel-neighbourhood-development-plan/.
However, in 2018, those involved in drawing up that first plan felt a review was needed because:
Arun District Local Plan developments meant double the number of new homes would be required by 2031.
Neighbourhood Plans' legal framework had changed. Parts of the 2014 ANP needed updating and strengthening.
Which is why, four years after Arundel's first Neighbourhood Plan, let's call it ANP1 (because, that's its name), ANP2 was started.
Who worked on ANP2?
Arundel representatives and residents including some who had steered ANP1 shared their experience and knowledge of the process to build on what had been achieved with ANP1. Former mayor, and previous ANP chair, James Stewart agreed to run ANP2.
The ANP2 Steering Group welcomed representatives from across Arundel, including schools, churches, residents, businesses, Town Council and attractions.
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The aims of ANP2
"We know why many people choose to live in, work in and visit Arundel," says James Stewart. "Arundel's key strengths are the community spirit, its location on the Downs, straddling the river Arun and close to the sea and finally its heritage mixed with contemporary culture.
"However, it is easy to see the town through 'rose tinted' glasses, to only see the positives and thus not appreciate the need for change," says James Stewart.
As part of the consultation process, three working groups were set up to find out what Arundel folk want. These groups were drawn from three areas of town: Torton Hill (South of A27), Town Centre (largely the Old Town conservation area) and Riverside (River Road & Fitzalan Road).
Each group was asked, over three meetings, to delve into four subjects; social infrastructure, connectivity, economy, housing.
"The workshops and focus groups underlined what we already knew," explains James Stewart. "There are areas which can be improved upon. Parking, a shortage of affordable housing, and a concern that Arundel is no longer the important market town it was."
Why can Neighbourhood Plans cause controversy?
Whether it's the evening view from your flat or open land behind your house or business, preserving and protecting the space around us matters. Any development is therefore a balancing act between competing views.
Throughout the ANP2 process, the steering groups asked residents for their views to create a plan that provides the new homes required within the physical constraints on Arundel (flood zones and available land).
A significant, vocal majority campaigned against the ANP2, but at referendum, with a turnout of 35%, 80% supported the plan.
If Neighbourhood Plans mean 'power to the people' does that include affordable homes?
It certainly does in Arundel! A 2012 Housing Needs Survey highlighted the need for more affordable housing in Arundel. These findings fed into ANP1 and were updated by Arundel Town Council in 2020.
'Affordable' rent is defined, by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as no more than 80% of market rates. ANP2 went further, with the objective to provide 'truly' affordable housing at 'social rent', which is 50%-60% of market rates, and a small number of shared ownership homes.
This is part of the plan for the Ford Road development, and to ensure this happens, the ANP2 steering group is working closely with the former Gas Work site owner.
The Arundel Community Land Trust (CLT) has also been set up to make sure more affordable housing becomes a reality, with priority given to those with existing links to town. You can read more about the Arundel CLT here.
What was agreed in ANP2?
The ANP2's vision statement, key objectives and land use policies can run from 2018 to 2031.
Main housing policies include:
Ford Road site, the upper part of the field between the built-up area and Priory Lane behind Dalloway Road, for 90 homes (27 affordable) plus land for a community building and links to the footpath network
Blastreat/Greenhurst for 26 dwellings
Police Station site on The Causeway for 12 dwellings
Other polices include:
Protection of non-designated heritage assets and community facilities
Strengthening Town Centre as a vital, vibrant heritage, culture, leisure, specialist shopping/eating) centre for both residents and visitors.
A 'Green Infrastructure' network, to join up green spaces, points of interest and public rights of way, e.g. Canada Gardens to Arundel Station
Canada Gardens protected as a 'Local Green Space', as for Horses Field, Canada Road play area & Herrington Field in ANP1
Policies from ANP1 that still apply include:
Housing allocations at Castle Stables and Ford Road Gas Works site
Promotion of walking, cycling and public transport use
Parking management strategy
Support community and culture use of The Victoria Institute
Support Project LEAP at Arundel Lido
Mill House Farm Barn to be repaired and reused
Protect/enhance assets of community value
Flood defences protection
Protect Buildings and Structures of Character, e.g the War Memorial
Do we have to create a Neighbourhood Plan?
No, not by law. There is no legal requirement for communities in England to submit one, however, not having a neighbourhood plan leaves communities vulnerable to unwanted development.
Under the Arun District Council (ADC) local plan, thousands of new homes are needed every year for the next 20 years.
Within this plan, large 'strategic sites' (500 or more homes) are detailed. However, 'non-strategic site' developments in parishes outside main towns are not specifically covered.
This means that without an Arundel Neighbourhood Plan, ADC will decide on housing plan applications.
With ANP2 in place, ADC planning inspectors can use Arundel's plan when making decisions, providing greater protection for Arundel. This was seen when the planning inspector stated that ANP2 was a deciding factor in the decision to refuse development of 47 retirement flats on the Blastreat/Greenhurst site.
You can find out more about Neighbourhood Plans here: www.gov.uk/guidance/neighbourhood-planning–2
Where can I find out more about the ANP2?
www.arun.gov.uk/arundel-neighbourhood-development-plan-2
For more detailed information, you can also read:
The Site Assessments Report, for all sites submitted by landowners for development.
The Consultation Report, for an overview of community consultations.
The Sustainability Appraisal Report, which looks at biodiversity, flood risk and protection of heritage assets.
The Examiner's Report, for his work and decision that Submission NP (ANP2) should proceed to referendum.
Details of ANP2 are also available on the SDNPA website.
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Q: Can you require multiple packages on the same line? I have this in my code:
require 'uri'
require 'net/http'
require 'csv'

Which isn't super compact or DRY. Can you put multiple require's on the same line?
Something like this:
require 'uri', 'net/http', 'csv'

A: I don't think so. Reading the Kernel#require it only accepts one filename as argument.
But you can do something like (don't know if this will feel you better).
%w[uri net/http csv].each { |f| require f }

It's common to perform a runtime require for relative paths like reading files from folder for example.

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Can you put multiple require's on the same line?

Yes, you can. In fact, the answer to the question "Can you do X in one line" is always "Yes", since newlines are never needed in Ruby.
require 'uri'; require 'net/http'; require 'csv'

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Forty Years, Forty Films, Forty Weeks: Waterbuster
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"My grandmother rarely spoke of the days of the Garrison Dam and the flooding of our ancestral lands, but when she did, she always spoke of what lay below as her true home. I have come back here to reclaim that home and what was denied to my generation and all the generations that will follow."
In this week's featured Vision Maker Media film, producer J. Carlos Peinado returns to his grandmother's home on the Fort Berthold Reservation, which was flooded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1947 for the building of the Garrison Dam. "Waterbuster" explores the aftermath of the flooding through the perspective of the displaced Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people, giving light to a portrait of resilience and survival in the face of catastrophic change.
Watch "Waterbuster" on the American Archive of Public Broadcasting website.
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With funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), Vision Maker Media's Public Media Content Fund awards support to projects with a Native American theme and significant Native involvement that ultimately benefits the entire public media community. Vision Maker Media, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) empowers and engages Native People to tell stories. For more information, www.visionmakermedia.org
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Welcome to Mailit
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LEADERSHIP TEAM. GROWTH STORY.
Inspiring Journey from the Tata Motors Mailrooms to Boardrooms of Mailit Management. It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single, significant step. Mr.Shirodkar took that all-important step in 1987 in Mumbai when he founded Mailit, a venture of Shirodkar Cargo Services Pvt. Ltd. Like all his self-made contemporaries, he made a modest beginning in the Mailroom services industry in his quest for excellence.
It wasn't smooth sailing for him. But his unwavering passion to make it big saw him embark on a successful entrepreneurial journey starting with a daily wage of just Rs. 30 at Tata Motors in 1980s. His commitment to excellence saw him rise through the ranks, and soon he found himself managing the entire operation of intra office mail deliveries within the Tata Group of companies.
Fuelled by his quest for excellence in offering a comprehensive bouquet of dispatch aggregation and Mailroom service, Mr.Shirodkar announced his arrival in the new millennium by adding an eclectic roster of clientele across India. He succeeded in conquering several challenges along the way with a single-minded focus on the bigger picture.
Mr. Mahesh Shirodkar
As the business and operations continue to grow, Mahesh is joined by Mr.Ramachandran Anil Kumar to bring in35 years of expertise and much needed strength and capabilities to the business operations.Anil brings in 35 Years in Domestic & International Logistics and Distribution having held senior management positions in Multinational Express Distribution and Logistics Companies. His last stint was in UPS as a Strategic Account Manager (APAC Region).
In his role as a global manager he has driven successful engagements with global multinational corporations and leveraged his expertise to design customised logistics & distribution solutions. He has led large successful teams across regions & geographies and believes that discipline, focus and hardwork are the hallmarks of a successful person. In addition Anil is engaged as a consultant with Mastercredit Banking Groupe (an Investment banking entity) based out of Mumbai and also manages his own logistics firm.
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Mr.Chaman Prasad brings in 25 years of experience in Express Distribution and International Freight movement. He is an accomplished logistics professional with in-depth knowledge and rich experience in Domestic & International freight forwarding & warehousing operations. He was part of the core group in Velogic a French MNC as a Regional Head. He has a strong exposure in Operations Management and Network design and optimisation. A true logistician at heart with ankeen eye for details, he has designed robust operational processes & systems. A great team player ,he believes that team dynamics plays a major role in establishing organisational growth & stability. In addition, he manages his own business in logistics & distribution.
Mr. Chaman Prasad
Mr. Amey Mahesh Shirodkar is the scion of the Shirodkar family and a second generation business leader & entrepreneur focused on steering the Shirodkar family business interests in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Amey has a Management degree in Finance and brings along with him the requisite knowledge and confidence to accept the challenges of scaling the family business into a full-fledged business conglomerate. Amey is an astute young generation professional with a hands-on style of management and driven by the passion of achieving the impossible. He is currently being trained in various dimensions of Logistics, Mailroom Management and customer engagement. Amey brings in fresh air of professionalism to the team with creative ideas and objective thinking.
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About Jack Kornfield
Peace comes when our hearts are open like the sky, vast as the ocean.
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. After graduating from Dartmouth College in Asian Studies in 1967 he joined the Peace Corps and worked on tropical medicine teams in the Mekong River valley. He met and studied as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma. Returning to the United States, Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide, led International Buddhist Teacher meetings, and worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a father, husband and activist.
His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. They include, A Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology, A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; Teachings of the Buddha; Seeking the Heart of Wisdom; Living Dharma; A Still Forest Pool; Stories of the Spirit, Stories of the Heart; Buddha's Little Instruction Book; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace, Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are, and his most recent book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are.
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