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MSU Campus Archaeology – Public Outreach
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The Michigan State University Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) works to mitigate and protect archaeological resources on Michigan State University's beautiful and historic campus. Although the program was officially created in 2007, the first on-campus excavation occurred in 2005. The upcoming academic year (2017-2018) is bringing several big changes to the program: director Dr. Lynne Goldstein is retiring, and Dr. Stacey Camp was recently hired to take over as program director. This means that we're doing lots of behind the scenes house keeping to make sure that everything from the last 10+ years is in order before Dr. Goldstein's retirement. Additionally I've been serving as the campus archaeologist since 2015, and will be stepping down after May 2018 (when I will hopefully graduate!). That means I need to also have all of my materials well documented and in order so that the transition to the next campus archaeologist goes as smoothly as possible.
So, what does that means for me today? Today I'm working on a photo book documenting the last two years of CAP activity and projects. We distribute this book to university administrators, deans, board of trustees, etc. to highlight the wide variety of work CAP does. Obviously I'm still working on the 2016-2017 book, but below is a sample from the 2015 book.
2015 CAP Photo book Example
Making and distributing this book is a great public outreach opportunity, allowing CAP to easily describe our field word, laboratory analysis, and outreach over the past years. My job today is to summarize these large projects into short, simple page length (or less!) descriptions.
Some of the major projects to be included in this years book are:
During the summer of 2016 university landscape services rejuvenated one of the major entrances to campus. Historically several important buildings (Y.M.C.A., hospital, weather bureau, and Station Terrace) occupied this area, so CAP conducted several sweeps of shovel test pits. Testing revealed that most of the northern section of the entrance was highly disturbed, but the southern most portion of the median revealed the foundation of Station Terrace.
CAP field crew documenting STP 3B-14, part of the foundation wall of Station Terrace
That summer the field crew also excavated at two additional locations, an old greenhouse and a botanical laboratory that burned down in 1879.
Beal's Laboratory foundation wall – burn layer visible in unit wall.
Becca Albert and Jack Biggs show off a pipe fragment from the greenhouse.
Food Reconstruction Project
Over the past year several CAP graduate fellows worked to recreate an 1860s meal on campus based on archaeological, archival, and historic cookbook research. Although only photos will be used, check out this short video to learn more:
2017 Field School
From May 30th – June 30th MSU Anthropology undergraduate students returned to the site of Station Terrace (first located during the summer of 2016) to examine more of the building. It was a small group this year, but we were able to excavate six units, and reveal more of the building's interior and exterior.
CAP field school students Josh Eads and Kaleigh Perry excavate underneath ceramic pipes running along the stone foundation.
Unit A north wall stratigraphy. The 2016 test pit is visible on the left side, with undisturbed layers including a feature visible on the right.
The one thing I really wish I could include in the book, but can't is this video of Dr. Goldstein demonstrating how to pop dirt directly into the screen:
These are just a few of the many projects campus archaeology has completed over the last two years. If you're interested in learning more, or keeping up with upcoming research and projects head on over to the Campus Archaeology website, or following us on instagram or twitter (@capmsu).
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Spreading the Word about Archaeology in Illinois
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My archaeological career began as a high school student participating in a field school at the Center for American Archeology in Kampsville, Illinois. Although my job responsibilities have changed over the years, my research interest still focuses on bioarchaeology and learning how people lived and died in the past. I have been working for almost 20 years at the Illinois State Archaeological Survey/Prairie Research Program at the University of Illinois. Our organization has a long history with the Illinois Department of Transportation where we are responsible for conducting archaeological investigations prior to any type of road construction. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of archaeologists who are dedicated to Illinois archaeology and site preservation.
In recent years I have become more involved in outreach and public engagement. This is a very broad field and includes being involved with events such as 'Archaeology Days' at day camps, formal presentations to community groups, presenting research at professional conferences, and helping to organize events where we are able to share our knowledge with school groups and families as well as professional conferences. In addition, we have recently made a push to disseminate information about Illinois archaeology through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and our website. Fortunately, I work with three other amazing people (Mike Lewis, Angie Patton, and Linda Alexander) and we are each able to focus on one aspect of the process (selecting images, posting in Facebook or Twitter) so that the task doesn't become overwhelming. My days often consist of lots of emails, attending meetings, giving presentations, assisting researchers gather information, entering Facebook posts, as well as – occasionally- my own research projects in bioarchaeology.
I feel strongly that one of our responsibilities as archaeologists is to give back to communities and teach them about archaeology and the importance of preserving the past- whether it is preserving the site materials or the site itself. One area of my job that I particularly enjoy is when I can interact with children and teach them about archaeology. Earlier this week, a coworker of mine (Alli Huber) and I assisted the staff at the McClean County Museum of History for their Archaeology Day – part of their week-long History Careers Day Camp. This is a wonderful program where the campers (grades 4-6) learn about the importance of history and the different types of careers. On Archaeology Day, Alli and I met the counselors and campers at the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois, where the day started with the campers learning about the history of the David Davis family and the mansion, discussing the close relationship between history and archaeology, and what we can learn from each area of study. The days' activities included a tour of the historic Mansion with some inside activities as well as a mock dig outside where fragmentary historic material similar to the time period the Davis Mansion was occupied were buried in sand. In addition to teaching them the basics on how archaeologists excavate using maps, trowels, measuring tapes, collecting and sorting materials, they learned how artifacts can tell us important information about who lived at a site and what their life was like. The last part of the day each of the groups sort through the material they discovered in their excavations and answered questions about what the artifacts tell us about the people who used them. Inevitably, all the campers are excited about what they learn on this day and several tell me that they want to be an archaeologist when they grow up. When I hear those words, I feel that I have succeeded in my goal to pass on my curiosity and appreciation of the past to the next generation.
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NPS Fort Vancouver Public Archaeology Field School 2011
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This is the last day at the 10th National Parks Service (NPS) Fort Vancouver Public Archaeology Field School based in Vancouver, Washington. Over the past 7 weeks the 18 students from Washington State University Vancouver, Portland State University and a few graduate students from all over the United States have come together to excavate a multicultural village, called Kanaka Village by the Americans due to the large Hawaiian population brought in by the English traders, that served to support the Hudson's Bay Company trading post on the Columbia River in the 1830s and 40s. We have been well trained in field techniques and methodology while investigating the purpose of a fenced-in open area in the middle of the village. We have also been interacting with the public on a daily basis. Interpretative training is a part of our curriculum and an essential part of our mission to raise awareness and foster public involvement in the history of the Columbia River and the Oregon-Washington coast. In addition to all this we have been attending regular lectures from visiting archaeologists on topics ranging from Saloon Archaeology to Fur Trade Archaeology in the Great Lakes region, and race and ethnicity in a constructed landscape in the American South.
The Hudson's Bay Company Village was built along side the fort in the late 1820s as a place for non-officers or ranking company officials to live. The population dwarfed the fort population at its smallest with around 250 inhabitants and could swell into the thousands during the brigade season. It was the most culturally diverse area of the Western coast of North America for a significant portion of the 19th century with workers being brought in from across the globe by the Hudson's Bay Company trading and interacting with over 30 distinct Native American tribes at a major trading hub along the Columbia River. Most of the historic record of this era concerns itself with the lives and dealings of the officers and officials of the company and their perspectives of the villagers. Almost nothing is known about the daily lives of the villagers that is not revealed to us through archaeology.
Each of our trenches were investigating a different aspect of the open area in the village and students were rotated from trench to trench and would hone their interpretive skills informing any visitors who came to see what we were finding. Many times we would learn more from the public than they did from us but this is part of the beauty of Public Archaeology, each party walks away with a new outlook on the site.
This last week in our field school has been spent working on survey techniques. We have been camping at the Yeon Property, a new Parks Service acquisition by the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on the Oregon Coast. New properties must be first archaeologically surveyed in order to identify any sites of significance in the area and to set up an archaeological baseline to protect and preserve any cultural resources on the property. We have been split into three groups of 5 or 6 each and over the past few days have rotated between digging 1m deep shovel probes at regular 30m intervals, conducting pedestrian surveys through the woods and sea grass to the ocean, and mapping the property with hand held GPS devices and today is no different. It will be sad to say goodbye to all of our new friends and the Fort and its Village which we've all come to know and love but this will be tempered by the knowledge that we got to participate in something special – a uniquely designed Public Archaeology endeavor that involves and educates the public and trains all of us students to enter the field as well-rounded professionals and future leaders in archaeology.
If you're ever in the Vancouver/Portland area please come and visit the Fort and experience part of the rich colonial and frontier history of the Hudson's Bay Company and US Army eras on the West coast of the Oregon Territory, you won't be disappointed. For more information about the field school, Fort Vancouver, or Kanaka Village, please visit our website.
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Search engine optimization has been a popular topic for web developers and content writers. Online marketers now understand its importance to a business' success. This is why companies invest thousands of dollars on SEO strategies, although it is not easy to come up and develop an effective one.
The roles of social networking, link building, and social bookmarking among others will be emphasized.
Ranking higher in search engine results to bring more traffic to the website is the purpose of search engine optimization. For any strategy to be effective, it is always best to identify who the target audience is and to know more about them. All the necessary trimmings will not serve its purpose if the website shows up in SERPs for people who are simply not interested.
Selecting the appropriate keyword is very important; they should be based on what the target audience will use when searching online.
Titles play an important role in online marketing campaigns since the words shown in the title are important ranking factors for search engines. To be effective, it should be no longer than ten words and contain information about the website that will make users click on it. It pays to get the Meta tags right as they introduce a brand to potential customers. They should be written well and should be about 150-160 characters.
Building links is a great way to direct traffic to any website, although it takes time and patience. Aside from this, link building allows the search engine to know about other pages on the site and tell users that there are other important pages or related posts.
It should be written for the audience first, then for search engines. This is where the keyword, title, meta tags and descriptions should be strategically incorporated to be effective. It should be original and contain useful and updated information to encourage users to like, follow, or share it.
The techniques that can be done off the website to rank higher in SERPs are referred to as off page SEO. Examples of these techniques are blogging, forums, social networking, and social bookmarking.
This helps search engines to "crawl" a website frequently, especially if blogs are posted regularly. Through blogs, customers will find a reason to visit the site often for more updates.
Getting involved in communities on forums related to a website helps build the image and reputation of a brand or company. Using do-follow forums to include a link of the website within a signature helps search engines to "crawl" the site.
There is no doubt the social networking platforms are the best way to advertise and promote a brand. It also helps to expand online presence and reach of targeted and potential customers.
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Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has created India's Marvel anthem for the release of Avengers: Endgame. The anthem will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
In a statement released by the ace music composer, he stated that Marvel India has teamed up with him for the track, which will be released on April 1.
There is much anticipation for Avengers: Endgame, especially after the success of Avengers: Infinity War. The movie will be the last instalment in the 22-movie series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The two part Avengers series was announced in 2014, as a sequel to Age of Ultron. The movie will show the work being done by the Avengers and their allies after the damage caused by Thanos in the previous instalment, Infinity War. The movie will have an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Chris Evans, Chadwick Boseman and Bradley Cooper.
Acknowledging the move, Marvel Studios said that Avengers: Endgame was not just a movie and that it was an emotional journey for fans everywhere in India. An original composition by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman was the perfect way to celebrate the love for Marvel among fans in the country, stated Marvel. "This is our small way of thanking the fans here for their extraordinary support", said Bikram Duggal, Head – Studios, Marvel India.


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Facebook has made changes as to how images appear with link posts. The image selected to accompany the post, when more than 560 x 292 pixels wide, will automatically take up the width of the stream, which is significantly larger than the thumbnail size images than previously accompanied link share posts.
The result is a big improvement as larger images are much more engaging. This leads to more click-throughs, likes, and shares. The entire image becomes one massive link, which helps drive traffic. Here's an example from the ABCNews Facebook page.
There are a couple of caveats to be aware of with this new addition. Facebook recommends image sizes of 1200 x 627 px to ensure that the larger image will appear. However, some pictures larger than the 560 x 292 size will still appear in thumbnail size. Before posting, be sure to test the post on a test page and then refresh to see if the larger size appears. Also, if you highlight the post in Facebook, it will lose its larger image size.
While this new features does apply to organic link share posts, of course, post link ads also benefit as do page like ads, event ads, and offer ads.
These changes make it easier for posts with a link to gain traction with the addition of new larger images for the posts. The added visual engagement also make for a more pleasing Facebook experience. Much more so than the smaller images seen previously.


Cleaver has been in operation for over five years now, and Lise Funderburg—our Senior Nonfiction Editor—has been with us since nearly the beginning. Author of two nonfiction books: Pig Candy and Black, White, and Other: Biracial Americans Talk about Race and Identity. Essayist, and lecturer in Creative Writing at UPenn as well as the Rutgers-Camden MFA Program. Lise has helped shape the past, present, and future aesthetic of Cleaver Nonfiction.
For this interview, we spoke briefly and via email. Having read several of her essays—available on her website lisefunderburg.com—as well as her book, Pig Candy beforehand, I had a hard time containing my enthusiasm for getting to know Lise, if even just a smidge, better.
Rosie Huf: What sparked your initial interest in joining the Cleaver team?
Lise Funderberg: Karen Rile's irresistible enthusiasm. There are just some people in the world you can't say no to. Plus I'm a sucker for a well-designed journal. I think it makes such a difference in the reading experience to have legible, elegantly laid-out text set into a gorgeous frame.
R: How has your perspective on publishable work evolved since day one? What frustrates you most when reading submissions? What excites you most, thus moving you to submission acceptance?
L: I don't remember when "Day One" was for me, but over time, I've expanded my sense of what the "emerging writer" can comprise. It's a category that recognizes effort, intent, and promise, and it's been fun and liberating to look at work through that lens. On the other hand, general submissions are (rightfully) held to a much higher standard. They need to be well-realized, engaging, and distinctive. They need to demonstrate mastery of form and content. Cleaver welcomes all manner of nonfiction, but it's funny: the great pieces tend to stand out to all of us. I find that Karen, Christine Larocco, and I are in agreement 98 percent of the time.
I don't know if this will be helpful to those submitting, but I'll share this anyway: I intentionally do not read cover letters before I read submissions. In the same way that I don't let students hedge or qualify before they read their pieces in workshops, I'm interested in the work standing on its own. Cleaverreaders aren't going to see those cover letters, so they're not the place to try to close the deal by filling in missing details or engendering sympathy. That said (harshly, I fear), when I do go back and read the cover notes after reading the piece, I occasionally find information that should have made its way into the piece, and particularly in the case of emerging writers, I might mention it in the feedback we send.
R: What is your favorite story, essay, or poem published in Cleaver? Why?
L: I'm biased towards the work that's come from former students, including Angelique Stevens, Sara Schuster, and Allegra Armstrong. All outstanding. Another of my favorites is Dan Morey's "Hanginaround." It's an essay that makes a town (Erie, PA) into one of the principal characters, and it uses an inventive structural device that the writer keeps control of throughout.
R: You have written several essays and two books, including my favorite, Pig Candy, dealing with the fact that you are a bi-racial woman trying to understand her place in the world. Why is the issue of mixed-identity so important to you?
Issues of race, racism, institutionalized privilege, and disenfranchisement threaten all of us, personally and as members of a larger society. Those of us who aim to shed light on these topics necessarily bring our own histories with us; sometimes it's useful to engage with and make transparent those histories.


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2015 Fellow of the American Vacuum Society - Jay Hendricks
Fellow of the American Vacuum Society
This membership level designated "Fellow of the Society" is to recognize members who have made sustained and outstanding technical contributions in areas of interest to AVS.
Winner's Name
Jay Hendricks
Awarding Organization
American Vacuum Society
Hendricks at the 3-meter Ultrasonic Mercury Interferometer Manometer containing ~ 230 kg Hg
Hendricks was cited for "exceptional contributions to vacuum science and for developing new and revolutionary vacuum standards and methods through promoting excellence in vacuum measurement as well as being a mentor to early career scientists and engineers."
The AVS, a technical society formerly known as the American Vacuum Society, has 4500 members worldwide. Hendricks, a member of AVS Mid Atlantic Chapter, serves as chair of IUVSTA (International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications), which represents nearly 15,000 physicists, chemists, materials scientists, engineers, and technologists who are linked through their common use of vacuum.
For information about Hendricks' current project, click here.
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Indiana 90, Northwestern State 72: Hoosiers recover from poor week with a comfortable win.
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After struggling in Puerto Rico, the Hoosiers moved back to .500 win a win over Northwestern State. Comfortable wins have been a rarity in the last two seasons, but after IU took a 10 point lead with 8:17 remaining in the first half, NSU never got closer than 9 points, and IU led by 24 with 5:40 remaining. Here are the stats. As was last year's game against the Demons, the number of possessions pushed into the low 80s (I come up with 81.5, but Ken Pomeroy's numbers aren't posted yet). Assuming that's accurate, IU's 18 turnovers are bad but not as bad as 18 turnovers typically would be. IU shot nearly 50 percent from the field, and more significantly, 77 percent (34-44) from the line. NSU shot 40 percent from the field and 41 percent from behind the arc. IU forced the Demons into 23 turnovers. IU improved in other metrics as well. Obviously, getting to the line 44 times is a positive development, and IU had 19 assists to 25 made field goals. Of course, that means that IU's offensive rebounding numbers were not great, but that certainly isn't the end of the world in a game in which IU shot so well.
The individual lines:
Christian Watford and Maurice Creek led with way with 17 points each. Watford was 5-7 from the field and 7-8 from the line; Creek was only 4-10 from the field but also was 7-8 from the line.
Derek Elston continues to make the most of his minutes: in just 18 minutes, Elston scored 12 points on 5-7 from the field and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Devan Dumes saw meaningful playing time and scored 11 points.
Jeremiah Rivers scored only 6 points, but had 10 assists and 2 steals (but 5 turnovers).
Tijan Jobe scored 4 points on 2-2 from the field and blocked two shots. We won't worry about how a 7 footer can spend 12 minutes on the field without a single rebound.
The competition gets much tigher now. IU plays Maryland in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge on Tuesday, with games against Pitt and Kentucky to follow. More on the Terps later.


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March for our Lives draws hundreds to Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint
From Spokane to Coeur d'Alene to Sandpoint, people gathered to make a statement against gun violence and to ask lawmakers for stricter laws.
Author: Samantha Kubota
Published: 3/24/2018 1:16:03 PM
Updated: 5:57 PM PDT March 24, 2018
SPOKANE, Wash. – Hundreds of residents turned out at local March for our Lives rallies in the Inland Northwest on Saturday.
From Spokane to Coeur d'Alene to Sandpoint, people gathered to make a statement against gun violence and to ask lawmakers for stricter laws.
They chanted "kids not guns" and "this is what democracy looks like," while walking through Riverfront Park.
Students and residents hold a March for our Lives in downtown Spokane on March 24, 2018.
"I just think its important that we notice that nothing is changing…and our president isn't doing anything," one student said at the rally.
"We are marching because this is the most important issue of our future," one mother of an elementary school kid said. "We're marching for my daughter, who I think about everyday as I drop her off at school. I think about the issue of guns and violence in school every day."
The March Of Our Lives has started. Follow the crowds on @KREM2 Facebook Live. pic.twitter.com/K43g7FRFTQ
— Danamarie McNicholl (@KREMDanamarie) March 24, 2018
"We're fighting for the future of children," said another protester. "Even if it doesn't affect us today, it's going to affect them tomorrow."
"I am terrified that someday, someone will walk into my class and start shooting," a student said. "It's freaky, it's awful. And no kid should have to feel like that, ever."
People also marched Saturday morning in Coeur d'Alene. People there chanted "Hey hey, ho ho, gun violence has got to go" while waving March for our Lives flags.
#MarchForOurLives @KREM2 pic.twitter.com/mGpiaI4UWL
— DaveSomers (@DaveSomers) March 24, 2018
A man handed out copies of the constitution while holding an American flag.
A woman wears a sign at the Coeur d'Alene March for our Lives protest on March 24, 2018. (Carl Chase/Thrill of the Chase Photography)
"The last thing I want is for my younger siblings to feel like they're not safe at school," a protester said." If you're not doing this for yourself, do it for those who are around you. Because we're all part of this and together we must say 'enough is enough.'"
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Meanwhile, in Bonner County, there were two rallies on Saturday. One a March for our Lives protest and the other a March for our Rights protest.
RELATED: In a small town in N. Idaho, gun rights and gun control activists held competing rallies
Many people who oppose gun control said they still felt that increased measures will be used infringe on their Second Amendment rights. They said that was why they were holding counter protests. Organizer of the March for Our Rights in Sandpoint, Idaho Steve Wasylko said earlier this week he feels like gun control will only impact law abiding citizens.
"You know, I have kids. I want my kids to be safe in schools. Putting out another gun control law is doing absolutely nothing to make them safer, and it's just distracting from the message," said Wasylko.
In every state on Saturday, students and their supporters took to the streets. Hundreds of thousands marched in Washington D.C. with people from across the nation.
Students from Parkland, Fla. gave speeches to the thousands of people gathered along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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As an immigrant, expatriate, or refugee newly landed in the United States, you face a number of obstacles. Americans may not look like you, dress like you, or talk like you. How can you fit in when you seemingly have so many differences working against you? The simple answer is that you need to jump in! The world around you is full of opportunities for getting involved, meeting Americans, and becoming a full member of your new community.* In a recent article for international students, Tra Ho from Vietnam talked about how new students needed to change their mindsets in order to make the transition from outsider to insider at American colleges. Among her ideas, she talked about making new friends and pursuing activities you like.
The following list comes from years of working with and listening to immigrants and expats as they sought to make the U.S. their home. The links below just scratch the surface of all the possibilities, but I hope they inspire you to begin connecting today.
Sometimes it's all about you! Here are some ways you can nurture yourself and make friends in the process.
1. Hobby groups: There are thousands of groups organized around interests. When I lived in mid-Michigan, one of my clients belonged to the local orchid society. They held meetings and put on an annual swap/sale for other enthusiasts to come buy or exchange these special flowers. After I moved to West Michigan, I was eager to find others to run with and learn about area jogging trails and races. The Grand Rapids Running Club is friendly and organized for people on a budget, only $17 a year for membership. What activity do you like to do? Where is the group for that? Maybe you could start a new group.
2. Self-improvement: If you're a fitness nut, you may need to find a place to practice yoga or Pilates. Most cities offer classes you can sign up for. Maybe you need to improve your public speaking skills. Several of my students have gained more confidence speaking English in public through membership in Toastmasters.
3. Spiritual support: In the U.S., many people find membership in a church a great way to meet people and experience a personal and spiritual connection. For newcomers who are Christian, joining a congregation is a terrific way of gaining relationships with Americans. Of course, once you join a church, the other members will probably invite you to participate in both social and volunteer activities.
4. Get yourself adopted: For those internationals who are lucky enough to have an American host family, you know how invaluable it can be to have someone looking out for you. Exchange students are able to develop close-knit relationships that last decades, all the while getting advice on the mundane aspects of life like taxes, driver licenses, and RSVPs.
5. Be where you live: If you are new to a neighborhood, you need to get to know your neighbors. This will be helpful the next time you lock yourself out of your house, have a flat tire, or need someone to accept a delivery for you. A good way to meet people is to just go up and introduce yourself when you see someone walking on the sidewalk or watering their lawn. I know not everyone is as outgoing as I am, so you can also watch out for upcoming gatherings through a homeowners association, Neighborhood Watch, or block party.
Sometimes it's all about the community. Here are some ways you can share yourself through volunteerism and make friends in the process.
6. Share the skills! Even if English is your second language, you can probably read and write better than a child. Perhaps you have really good math skills. Consider becoming a community tutor at your local literacy center.
7. Money mentoring: Maybe you're a shrewd businessperson. Junior Achievement is always looking for volunteers to teach students about money management, entrepreneurism, and personal finance.
8. Be a good sport! Coaching youth sports teams (whether or not you have kids) is one way to stay physically active while sharing your love for your favorite sport.
Volunteers pose in their clean-up vests at the side of the road.
9. Community activities: One of my students joined an Adopt-a-highway group to pick up litter along a local roadway. He said every time he drives past that stretch, he feels such a sense of pride and ownership of this piece of West Michigan. Another avenue for community volunteering is the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, the largest all-volunteer festival in the U.S. Activities range from setting up chairs or painting designs on children's faces to working on the clean-up crew.
These signs in Michigan are accompanied by a second sign listing the name of the organization responsible for that stretch of road.
10. Your kids, your community! Your children's elementary school is always looking for volunteers (room parent, field trip chaperone, technology assistance, shelving books in the library). Most kids love seeing their parents involved at their school. "That's my dad/mom!" they proudly tell their classmates. That could be you! This local list from Grand Rapids gives examples of the kinds of volunteer opportunities available at American public schools. For more volunteer opportunities in West Michigan, go here. Across the United States, here are volunteer opportunities listed by state.
Kids get on a school bus for a field trip. Would you enjoy being a chaperone?
I'm sure you have many more suggestions from your own experience. I invite you to share them here. In the mean time, I wish you good connections in your adopted communities!
* Of course, meeting Americans and fitting into the community is important. However, I don't dismiss the need to connect to your own ethnic group to give you a touchstone. Belonging to a mosque or temple or other affinity group from your home country can be a source of stability and calm as you navigate the new waters of the USA. Just don't become dependent on them as you make your transition to interdependence.


(EN) A hazy rainbow stretches across the sky, reflected in the greenhouse of Villa Lena's expansive kitchen garden.
Having graduated from Bard College and Wapato School of Permaculture, Margot's first job was at Danny Meyer's well-loved New York restaurant Gramercy Tavern. "I started by cutting bread and sweeping the floors! I remember the girl who first trained me commented on how I held the spoon—like, I didn't even know how to do that. But then these are things you learn really quickly. I spent three years in that kitchen and it taught me every foundation that I needed to know." Having honed her skills, Margot not only cooks for the guests and artists in residence at Villa Lena, she also hosts workshops giving her a chance to teach some of her techniques to those interested. Her classes included fresh pasta making and the preserving technique of wild fermentation.
In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt.
Add cubed cold butter in thirds, pulsing until the butter pieces are integrated with the flour.
Slowly, as the processor is running, add the ice water. You may not need it all, add enough so the dough can come together to form a ball.
Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap with plastic. Refrigerate for 30 mins.
(EN) Thank you, Margot for preparing a delicious lunch for the FvF team at Villa Lena. For more information on the chef-in-residence program, see here. And for a further taste of Tuscany, see our other stories set in Italy here.


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Beer Book Wins Gold in Contest
The Indiana Historical Society Press book Indiana: One Pint at a Time: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana's Breweries won gold, the top prize, in the travel guide category at ForeWord Reviews' 2010 Book of the Year Awards.
At a ceremony during the American Library Association Conference in New Orleans, the 215 Book of the Year Award winners in 60 categories were honored. These books, representing the best independently published books from 2010 were selected by a panel of librarian and bookseller judges.
Written by Douglas A. Wissing, Indiana: One Pint at a Time explores the history and living artisanal culture of the state's long, vibrant brewing tradition. Using regional, ethnic, and commercial lens, the text depicts the early-nineteenth-century origins of Indiana's commercial breweries, through the early-twentieth-century heyday when forty-one Hoosier breweries hustled beer, to the mid-twentieth-century consolidation and decline.
Interview with Stott Author
Lloyd Hunter is professor emeritus of history and American studies at Franklin College. While at Franklin, he founded and directed the American Studies Program and occupied the Roger D. Branigin Chair of History. His new IHS Press book, For Duty and Destiny: The Life and Civil War Diary of William Taylor Stott, Hoosier Soldier and Educator, explores the career of Stott, a native Hoosier and an 1861 graduate of Franklin College. Stott later became the president who took the college from virtual bankruptcy in 1872to its place as a leading liberal arts institution in Indiana by the turn of the century.
Hunter recently took some time to answer questions about his book.
Do you remember when you first became interested in telling William Stott's story?
My first awareness of William Taylor Stott occurred when I arrived on the Franklin College campus as a "rookie" assistant professor in the fall of 1978--thirty-three years ago! As I was moving into my office on the third floor of Old Main, I learned that the win I was in was 131 years old and that the center wing was called Stott Hall after the longest-term president of the college, William Taylor Stott.
Although my appointment was in the Philosophy and Religion Department, I was really an historian, with an M.A. in history and a Ph.D. in American studies. Right away, I wanted to find out about Franklin College's history and this man Stott. Over the years this led to a series of encounters with Stott in unforseen ways. In 1984, the college's sesquicentennial year, Professor of Music Sam Hicks and I were asked to write a musical drama based on the history of the school. We called it Jubilee III. I wrote the book, Sam composed original music, and the two of us collaborated on lyrics. All along the way, as I compiled the story, I ran into Stott throughout the entire nineteenth and early twentieth century chronicle of the college--a leading student, pioneering faculty member, and, of course, longtime president.
Then, in the 1990s, I joined the Johnson County living-history group, "Telling Our Story," and portrayed Dr. Stott. As Stott, I talked about being the president of Franklin and about having served in the Eighteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. I knew enought about Stott's wartime experience to share some of its highlights. But then, on an autumn day in 2001, John Erickson of the college's media relations department told me that he had a Civil War diary I might like to see. When I asked him whose it was, he said, "Dr. Stott's." Amazingly, he did not have to pick me up off the floor! The rest, as they say, is history. The Stott descendants threw their full support behind my efforts to prepare the diary for publication, and it was at that moment that I decided to tell the whole story of William Taylor Stott.
Was there anything about Stott that attracted you to his story?
In some respects, I have already answered that question, namely my interest in this man who played such a formative role in Franklin College's history for such a long time. But as I also discovered as I studied his wider influence, Stott played a prominent role in the growth of the Baptist Church and higher education in Indiana and the "West," as the Midwest was called in those days. Some of his endeavors even had national implications.
I also shared some personal characteristics with Stott that made his life particularly interesting to me. For one thing, like Stott, I am an ordained minister who served churches before shifting my ministry into higher education. I could identify with what I saw in Stott's teaching and administration as sort of pastoral presence. Stott was a Renaissance man with wide interests and teaching capabilities, and such has been my career.
There was a seriousness to Stott, but also a kind of playfulness to which I could groove. And, interestingly, in his last years Stott and his beloved Bel lived at 847 East Jefferson Street in Franklin, and there he died. I lived at 800 East Jefferson Street--many years later, of course--but I would sit on my front porch, look across the street at 847, and think fondly of Will Stott.
Were you surprised by anything you discovered about Stott?
Until I read the diary, I really did not get a full picture of Stott's personality. So his playfulness was a pleasant surprise, and the fact that he liked to play a few practical jokes. This may have been one of the reasons he tended to handle disciplinary matters with students with appropriate judiciousness, but at the same time a sense of understanding; in theological terms, he balanced law with grace.
I also did not know that Stott suffered the rest of his life from the illnesses he contracted during the war. While he was never injured during combat, despite being under heavy fire in multiple battles, the lingering effects of malaria, rheumatism, dysentery, and other ailments occasionally interfered with his work. There was also some pathos in his personal life that often saddened his later years.
How long did it take for you to write the book and what difficulties did you encounter, if any, during your research?
Basically, it took eight years, if you count from the time I heard about the diary. I began by reading the edited, typescript version that had been done by Stott's grandson in the 1940s, but I could not really begin until had the original handwritten manuscript by Stott himself, which the family gave to the Franklin College Library about a year later. My work, of course, was based on the original.
There was no way I could verify the diary information without visting the battlefields and other sites Stott mentioned. So in the fall of 2003 I received a sabbatical leave to travel to these places, supported by a travel grant from the college and funds from my Roger D. Branigin endowed chair. This allowed me to walk where Stott walked at Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Cedar Creek, and other battle sites, and also to visit excellent research repositories along the way. It also gave me a chance to get stuck in the mud at Port Gibson, lock my keys in my car in pouring rain at Grand Gulf, and have my car hood and trunk lifted during a thorough search at the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks because Tom Ridge of Homeland Security would be there that day! Who said history research was dull? Of course, the biggest difficulty was the fact that teaching a full load at a small liberal arts college leaves little time for writing. So, actually, all my writing was done in retirement in Florida between 2005 and 2009.
How well is Stott remembered by Franklin College today?
Frankly, I'm probably the primary reason Stott is remembered at the college today--other than Stott Hall, that is. Even Stott Hall is recognized mostly as part of Old Main. No, Stott is largely ancient history. But I'm hoping that the book will help all of us connected with Franklin remember that, without William Taylor Stott, Franklin College would not be around today. It could well have ended in 1872.
Now, Stott would tell you that it was that handful of ardent believers in Johnson County that year who rallied around the dying school who made it all possible, but they had to find someone to take the helm, and that was Stott. He deserves to be remembered.
Are you working on another project?
Right now, I do not have another writing project in mind. I still have an interest in the Eighteenth and Seventieth Indiana Volunteers, but only because those two units happened to have Franklin College men in them, all of them classmates of Stott, by the way. But that is just an interest, not a writing plan.
I'm thorougly enjoying my retirement--on the links, in the pool, on the bicycle, with my wife and family. I'm also president of my homeowner's association board--a time consuming job I do not recommend, but one that has to be done. I still have a large library with many books I have not yet read. My goal is to read them and donate many to libraries, public and university. I also want to pursue my love of southern literature--Faulkner, Warren, Wolfe--and Russian literature--Dostoevsky and Tolstoy.
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I'm reminded about the nights I spent trying to study by candlelight on the terrace of my PG in Pune. Somehow it was always easier to concentrate when studying by candlelight. As soon as power supply would resume, I'd take my mattress back to the room and go off to sleep. Another thing that I did often in the summers in Pune, which I don't do in Delhi, is sleep on the terrace. With no A/C or cooler allowed, we'd take our mattresses to the terrace at around 11pm and sleep there in the cool breeze. It would get extremely cold at around 5am, what with dew and the cold morning breeze. Some would go back to the still warm room and sleep. I would usually continue sleeping on the terrace until 8am, when it became too warm to continue.


If you've ever seen Dippin' Dot's marketing (in real life), it's all about how this is how we will eat ice cream in the future. It's seriously just a matter of time. Perhaps they are right.
So the Onion explored it, where a traveler comes from the distant future, and while he recognizes a few differences, he is most struck by our barbaric means of consuming ice cream. Here is a passage: "and I began to weep, for I realized that I am a stranger in a strange land where Dippin' Dots are not a popular and universally beloved dessert.".
Anyway, my POINT is that he's wearing a visor. This picture of Dippin Dot Adventurer From The Future. And maybe we all will, some day. Some of us do now.
Imagine a visor that you could put on, which just "zooms in" a bit, in crystal clarity. Somehow just naturally focuses you a bit more narrow, but in a directed way. I'm not sure if it would be for everybody, but I bet many people would want it. Consider such a visor for a moment.
Now, I wear glasses. If you're keen to have a piece of metal and glass as your constant companion, these are optimal, as far as I'm concerned. It's just a minimalist gold frame and glass. To a great extent, glasses ARE such a special visor -- blocking out things outside the lens and attenuating (gathering your attention) inside of the lens.
But it's not all good news; about 30% of my vision is outside the lens. It is relegated to Blurryland. But not all is lost, since I never look there anyway, and still have full peripheral vision for light and movement (which is all you need that information for anyway).
So I'm starting to wonder if that might not have its advantages. I wonder if, cognitively, my brain is able to attenuate a bit better to the focused middle portion -- like if literally more brain synapses are attenuated to that input rather than the outer. And as a result, it has like a focus-attention-enhancement effect.
Obviously, you have worn glasses once or twice, if only sunglasses. You might wear glasses all the time. But unless you're wearing them right now, you might forget what it is like, because your brain generally focuses out such details.
So, I tried to find a picture online of what it feels like to wear glasses. There are tons and tons of pictures, but I knew precisely what I had in mind, and couldn't find it. Finally, it drew it (first in Visio, then refined in Paint).
This is kind of what it's like.
So that's it. That's what it's like to wear glasses. Every now and then they will ride down your nose. You have to keep them with you at all times. I search for them occasionally -- more often than I'd like to admit. You should keep them clean.
There's a new way that you improve your vision, called Visian ICL. It involves putting a lens behind your eye that gives you instantly flawless vision. Unlike LASIK, it involves virtually zero material impact to the eye itself.
This is a link to a marketing video about the procedure.
I think this sounds amazing. I am seriously considering this, to hell with my financial future. This may be worth it. I heard a rumor that you can get the lenses POLARIZED. OMG, it would literally take the glare off of everything you ever see in bright light. I'd be 20% towards being RoboCop.
Are Glasses A Form of Targeted Reticle?
So let's explore the earlier question a bit more: Could glasses actually help someone focus better? And here, I don't mean in the sense of focusing a lens, but in the sense of focusing your attention -- better known as concentrating?
I've read that blind people have far great attenuation of their other senses. They hear better, touch ridiculously better - even without knowing braille, and if they do, even better. On some cosmic level, this is a re-routing of neural activity -- kind of the brain paying attention. I'm not saying that this improved attenuation 100% makes up for the lost sight input, but it's certainly there.
Maybe that phenomenon is happening with my glasses. And the net result is that, if I were to get this procedure, that I'd "see" much better, but would have a marginally harder time focusing upon what is right in front of me, because I get distracted more easily from details in the periphery, that are now more easily shut out.
I bet a formal study would conclude that I do indeed have a 3.2% higher input attenuation while wearing my glasses.
...But it would no doubt also observe an average -7% reduction, because I don't clean my damn glasses nearly often enough.
I know, I know. I keep meaning to clean them.
Since polarized lenses change the colors of everything, a person viewing life through polarized lense implants will be color-impacted to some degree. Has there ever been any research on whether "looking at life through rose-colored glasses" might very well be a cure for depression?


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SO Gals Got Tooles - Triple Crown 100 PIF. Beautiful 3-year-old buckskin filly started right. She's by Frenchmans Chico x Jody O'Toole mare & from the same program as SO Royal French Fly, aka "Super," futurity & Open $$ earner. Started slow & correct, on track for 4- or 5-year-old futurities. SOLD Congratulations Ashley!!!
SOLD. Congratulations Leslie!! Happy to report that this team is doing great, running and winning!!
4 year old gelding, started awesome, ridden outside, been hauled. He does everything right. By Clayton (Scamper's clone) and out of a Streakin Six mare (sister to Charmayne James' WPRA world champion, "Cruiser," Cruisen On Six).
SOLD. Hi Sandy Boon (Strawberry Boon by Peptoboonsmal x Stray Woolie (granddaughter of Smart Peppy Doc)- 7-year-old red roan grand daugher of Peptoboonsmal, professionally trained, cowy, quick, used outside to doctor cattle, etc., rides awesome. Has had limited showing in the cowhorse events & been ridden by different riders. Sound, 15H.
Really pretty 2-year-old filly out of a good producing daughter of Complete Return and sired by Perkalatin, by Dash For Perks. Bonnie 719-338-5263. Priced right & will be started soon! SOLD, watch for this filly to do great things with Ginny Robbins!


Leo Babauta is the author of 'The Power of Less', a book that aims to help everyone cut through the noise and clutter so they can focus on what really matters. In the book, Babauta advocates a streamlined lifestyle. His strategy is to focus on a handful of important projects at any one time, to the exclusion of all the 'nice to have' projects that otherwise stop people achieving their higher goals.
The book has chapters dedicated to time management, taking control of email, tackling clutter, improving health and fitness, slowing down the pace of life, and having a productive and happy daily routine. The core theme is the importance of setting priorities, establishing limits (less is more), and focusing on what's vital. As you might expect, the book is slim and to the point.
In this exclusive interview, Babauta reveals how the principles of his book apply to writers.
How did you manage the information and source material while researching and writing your book 'The Power of Less'?
The Power of Less is based on my experiences and things I've learned in my life in the last few years, so research and source material wasn't much of a problem. I have been writing about these issues on [my blog] Zen Habits, so The Power of Less is a distillation of the ideas I've been writing about and an exploration of them in more depth.
Information was managed through Google Docs -- I like that it's stored online and I don't have to worry about updating various versions of the document. I keep things simple, using just an outline for the book and filling it in.
Recessions tend to hit the media hard, because advertising budgets are one of the the first things companies cut. What advice would you offer to those working in the media to help them to negotiate the tough times ahead?
It's important to stay lean these days -- that doesn't necessarily mean cutting back on employees, but on other costs that aren't as necessary in these days of digital media. For example, a magazine or newspaper can be completely digital these days and cut out printing completely. Focus on gathering information, interpreting, telling stories, becoming more interactive and responsive.
And do all this while being leaner than ever before. A reporter or editor, for example, doesn't need to work in an office if he has a computer these days. In fact, newspapers and magazines can be completely officeless if they're smart.
One of your tips for a simpler life is to avoid advertising. For knowledge workers, the information they need is often supported by advertising. How can people strike a balance between wanting to avoid adverts but needing the media that they support? I noticed that your 'Zen Habits' blog includes advertising, for example!
It's tough to find that balance between wanting to save money (and avoiding advertising is one way to do that) and needing to make money (and advertising is one way to do that). I don't think you need to go to extremes on either end -- you can avoid advertising as much as possible but you'll probably still see some of it sometimes, and you can make money without being completely reliant on advertising.
On Zen Habits, many if not most of my readers see my posts without ads -- either in email or a feed reader. That's perfectly OK with me, as advertising is only one source of income and even if it dried up completely I'd figure out other ways to make a living while writing about things I love. Other non-advertising sources of income include selling ebooks, receiving donations (I find it humbling to live off the charity of others), and selling print books. Freelancing was another source of income but I don't do much of that these days.
Another money-saving tip is to avoid spending money on newspapers, magazines and books. One of the challenges writers face is that they need a wide range of information from different sources to come up with fresh ideas. Can you offer any tips to help writers to better focus their media consumption?
These days it's completely unnecessary to buy newspapers, magazines or books if you don't want to -- it can all be found online, or in the case of books, you can probably find it at a library or do a book swap online.
For writers looking to focus media consumption, for most of us who don't need to be first to report the news, we don't need to consume that wide a range of media all the time. If you're researching an article or post or book, you can focus your research on just the sources that will inform or inspire your writing. If you need a wider range of media to get inspiration, then cast the net wider at that time -- don't consume that wide a range of info every single day just in case.
One of your recommendations is for people to focus on a handful of things that are important to them. Others have written about the benefits that accrue from focusing energy on specific goals. It seems like there is a double pay-off here, for people who can focus on what they really want to achieve, and who can ensure that their 'stuff' contributes towards those goals. Any thoughts on that?
The Power of Less suggests that you focus on one goal at a time in order to be more effective in accomplishing goals. More important than that is the micro-level: what you focus on each day, throughout the day. Keep your goal in mind, and do tasks each day that contribute toward that goal. And most important: do one task at a time.
But I also think it's worthwhile to think about whether we really want to be so goal-oriented. If you always have your eye on a goal, and everything you do is focused on that goal, and your happiness depends on achieving it ... what happens when you do achieve it? Will you be happy then? Oftentimes, when we are so goal-oriented, we don't take the time to celebrate the achievement but instead look to the next goal, and then the next -- and so we're never happy, because we've never arrived at a destination.
While it's important to have a goal so you're moving in the right direction, what's more important is the journey. Enjoy yourself, no matter what goal you're trying to achieve, and you can be happy now, in the moment. And guess what? If you enjoy the journey, you'll probably get to that goal someday -- but whether you do or not, you're happy.
What top tips would you offer to others about writing a non-fiction book, based on your experience with 'The Power of Less'?
I found that it's hard to run a blog and try to write a book and also work on other projects at the same time. Clear your schedule as much as possible so that you can focus on writing the book. Make the book your whole world -- strip away anything that gets in the way of writing. Having a hard time focusing because of email? Go on an email hiatus and only check once or twice a week. Reading too many things on the internet? Disconnect from the internet so you can focus. Are your blog or other projects getting in the way? Put them on hold, or have someone else work on them, or put them on autopilot.
Whatever interferes with the book writing, strip it away. Focus entirely on the writing.


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Roll Call: President Bonnie Martin, Vice President Chris Simon, Pro-Tempore Philip Enterline, Rebekah Bowers, Brad Roth and Dave Fenicle
Staff: Mark Stivers, Borough Manager, Sandra Mitchell, Financial Director, Linda Gerhart, Recording Secretary and Police Chief Joseph Stauffer
Mr. Philip Enterline was presented with an engraved clock in recognition of his 10 years of service to the borough as a member of borough council.
Dan Reif, Manheim Fire Chief presented the report for the Manheim Fire Company for November. Mr. Stivers thanked the member of the Fire Department for volunteering to help with the installation of the Christmas Lights on Market Square.
Sergeant Phillip Groff was present to thank the borough for the opportunity to be able to serve the community for 14 years. He has resigned from the Police Department effective January 1, 2014 to work in the private sector.
Police Chief Report:
Chief Stauffer requested approval to begin the Civil Service Hiring Process for hiring a replacement for Sergeant Groff.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Enterline to approve the request to begin the Civil Service Hiring Process for hiring a replacement for Sergeant Groff. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Simon and passed unanimously.
Council was updated on the status of the damaged cruiser.
Chief Stauffer presented an updated and more accurate Ordinance for the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission for approval to advertise for adoption. It has been reviewed by the Borough Solicitor.
A Motion was moved by Ms. Bowers to advertise the Ordinance for Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission for adoption. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
Council was updated on the meetings that have been held and are scheduled with State and Federal agencies to partner together to address the flooding situation in the borough. The next meeting will be Thursday, December 19th with Susquehanna River Basin Commission in Harrisburg.
Council was updated on the purchase of the American Legion property. The concept plans for the project will be presented at the Council Meeting on January 14th.
Council was updated on the meeting with the Manheim Borough Authority to resolve and finalize the separation of the two agencies. The final figure owed by the borough to the authority is $10,465.54.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Simon to pay the final agreed upon figure owed the authority of $10,465.54 upon the condition that that the authority takes the same action at their meeting on Thursday night. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed with a vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Fenicle recused himself.
Liquid Fuels Hearing:
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to open the Liquid Fuels Hearing for 2014. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
Mr. Stivers presented the projects being considered for the use of Liquid Fuels allocation from the State for 2014. It will be used for the Mill Street project which originally was being considered for CDBG Funds but did not qualify. Mr. Stivers explained how the process works to qualify for CDBG funds.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to approve the Mill Street Project for the use of Liquid Fuels in 2014. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to close the Liquid Fuels Hearing for 2014. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
2014 Budget Hearing:
The 2014 Budget Hearing was opened. Questions were raised and explained concerning the line items for office expenses, general operating expenses, tax collection expenses, uniforms for Street Department, leases on equipment and vehicles for the Police Department. It was requested that the word vehicle be removed from line item 420.500 for the contribution to Ambulance Association. The future handling of large purchases through the capital fund was discussed.
A Motion was moved Mr. Fenicle to approve the budget as stated with capital funds not being expended until approval from council after the New Year. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Roth to approve Tax Rate Ordinance No. 636 keeping the tax millage rate at 4.75 for 2014. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Enterline and passed unanimously.
The appointment of Sara Gibson as the Regional Representative and David Kratzer as the Alternate Regional Representative to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau for a 4 year term was presented for approval.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle approve the appointment of Sara Gibson as the Regional Representative and David Kratzer as the Alternate Regional Representative to the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau for a 4 year term. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Enterline and passed unanimously.
Approval of the November 26, 2013 Minutes:
A Motion was moved by Mr. Roth to approve the Minutes of the November 26, 2013 Borough Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Fenicle and passed unanimously.
Approval of the Voucher List for December 10, 2013: Discussion was held concerning the cost of activities for staff members and the need to set a limit for the amount of money to be spent. It was decided to table the discussion until the next council meeting.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Enterline to approve the voucher list in the amount of $161,175.40. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed with a vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Fenicle recused himself.
There were no committee reports.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to adjourn to Executive Session for personnel matters and pending contracts at 7:45 PM. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Enterline and passed unanimously.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to approve the employee raises for 2014. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Fenicle to approve the pool management contract from Lititz Recreation Center for the 2014 season. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Roth and passed unanimously.
A Motion was moved by Mr. Enterline to adjourn at 9:27 PM. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Fenicle and passed unanimously.


One of the first records of the family was of Ricardus de Hareden who was listed in Wiltshire in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. The "Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III" listed Henry de Hardene in Norfolk, 20 Edward I (during the 20th year of Edward I's reign) and William de Hardene in Sussex.
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Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1512 and are included under the topic Early Hardin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The name, Hardin, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Harden, Hardene, Hardin, Hardon and others.
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Some of the Hardin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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