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Athletics Handbook
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Middleburgh Central Schools Code of Conduct for Athletes in Grades 7-12
Parent Guidelines
Middleburgh Central School District's philosophy of educating the whole child applies to athletics and sports as well as to academic life. When students participate in athletic endeavors, they do so as a part of their total education experience – building skills of commitment, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.
Interscholastic athletics at MCS are proof that athletic and academic success can thrive together in a supportive environment. As your child becomes involved in the athletic program at MCS, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. Many of the character traits required to be a successful participant in the MCS Athletic Program are exactly those that will promote a successful life after high school.
To ensure the best possible experience for you and your child, the following guidelines for communication have been established.
Parent/Coach Relationship
Both parenting and coaching are challenging vocations. By establishing and understanding each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefits to the student-athletes. As parents, when your child becomes involved in our program, you have a right to understand the expectations that are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your child's team.
Communication You Should Expect from Your Child's Coach
Information about members of the coaching staff including those coaches who may be specifically working with your child.
Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the team.
Location and times of practices and contests including bus departure times.
Team requirements, i.e. special equipment, off-season conditioning, specific team rules.
Procedures should your child be injured during practice or a contest.
Discipline procedures that may result in your child not participating in a contest(s).
Contact information for the coach.
Communication Coaches Expect from Parents
Concerns express directly to the coach.
Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.
Specific concerns in regard to a coach's philosophy and/or expectations.
Specific medical or personal/emotional problems that could adversely impact your child's performance or safety
Appropriate Topics to Discuss with Coaches
The mental and physical treatment of your child by coaches and/or teammates.
Suggestions for parents to support the skill development of their child.
Concerns about your child's behavior.
Family concerns that may have an emotional impact upon your child and their athletic participation.
Coaches make decisions based on what they believe to be best for the entire team. As a parent, although you may not always agree with these decisions, it is imperative that you allow your child's coach to make these decisions. Therefore, the following are not appropriate issues to discuss with your child's coach: playing time, team strategy, play calling, lineups, substitutions, and the performance of other student-athletes on the team.
If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, this is the procedure you should follow:
Contact the coach directly and schedule a meeting, if necessary.
If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director at (518) 827-3739 to help schedule a meeting
Please understand that the time before and during a practice or athletic event is an unacceptable time to share your concerns with the coach. During this time the coach will be focused on training and providing for the welfare of the student-athletes. Likewise, the time directly following a practice or athletic event is typically a time when emotions run high and is not an ideal time to address concerns you may have.
What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution?
Call the Athletic Direct at (518) 827-3600 x2739 and set up a meeting to discuss the situation.
Responsibilities and Ethics for the Athlete
Becoming a member of an MCS athletic team carries with it certain traditions and responsibilities that must be maintained. As a member of an interscholastic team of MCS you have inherited a tradition of respect for yourself, family, school, and community. By trying the best you can, and following all of the rules set up by your coaches, you can feel justifiably proud of yourself no matter what the win-loss record dictates.
The Board of Education has approved student handbooks outlining behavior codes for students in grades 7-12. It is the responsibility of all athletes to honor those rules and expectations. Disciplinary action of the building principal shall prevail over all matters involving athletic participation.
A. Responsibilities to Yourself
The most important of these responsibilities is to broaden yourself and develop strength of character. You owe it to yourself to get the greatest possible good from your school experience. Your studies, and participation in other extra curricular activities, as well as athletics, prepare you for life as an adult.
B. Responsibilities to Others
Younger students look up to you and it is your responsibility to set a good example for them. They may seek your attention and guidance, so always take a few minutes to encourage them in whatever way possible.
C. Responsibilities to Your School
As an athlete you assume a responsibility to your school. MCS will maintain its position as an outstanding school when you do your best in whatever activity you engage. By participating in athletics to the maximum of your ability, you contribute to the reputation of your school. Any behavior which may cast an adverse reflection on our athletic program is prohibited.
D. Responsibilities for School Citizenship
The Code of Conduct for athletes is a standard that the community, school, parents, and students have developed. It acknowledges to others that MCS athletes are held to a high standard.
Behavior that may be construed as unbecoming to a participant on our teams may cause you to be denied membership on a team. Behavior such as drinking, smoking, use of chewing tobacco, use/possession/purchase of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia of any form, insubordination, larceny, or any other disobedience to the law or school regulations could be just cause for you to be denied the privilege of participating in the interscholastic sports program, as an athlete and/or spectator.
E. Responsibility for Academics
As with any other extra curricular activity, participation in interscholastic sports does not diminish the importance of academics. You are responsible to complete homework assignments on time, actively participate in class related activities and maintain minimum academic standards.
F. Responsibilities for Sportsmanship
An MCS athlete should exhibit the ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play at all times. You are expected to establish and demonstrate respectful behavior in your relationships with visiting team, officials, and all spectators. Respecting the integrity and judgment of the officials is critical to fostering sportsmanship. It is the responsibility of all team members to strive to develop leadership, initiative, and good judgment.
Athletes must have a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game, the standards of eligibility, and must recognize that an athletic contest is only a game, not a matter of life and death for the player, the coach, school, official, fan, or community. The purpose of athletics is to promote physical, mental, social, and emotional well being of the individual players.
G. Responsibilities as a Member of a Team
Your appearance reflects on self, school, and community. Accordingly, coaches will work with you to establish an image that conveys the pride and tradition of our athletic program. Being a member of the team representing your school is a privilege. Athletes must be proud of the opportunity to play on a team and the school expects to be proud of them as players. Athletes must attend all scheduled practices and games unless excused by the coach. Athletes who participate in club or travel teams/sports during the school sponsored season should play and practice with the school team as their first priority. Violation of this can lead to consequences determined by the coach.
I. The Middleburgh Central School Athletic Department
A. Organization Structure
The athletic program is governed by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), Section II and the Western Athletic Conference. The program is also administered by rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Education.
II. General Policies for Athletics
A. The Modified Interscholastic Athletic Program
Interscholastic competition in sports (in grade 7-9) has been modified by the NYSPHSAA. The program has been approved by our league schools and is based on many years of experimentation and implementation with safety and participation as the major concerns. All eligibility standards listed in "B" will apply to Modified Level.
B. Varsity/Junior Varsity Eligibility Standards
Age Eligibility: An athlete must be a bona fide student of Middleburgh and must be taking at least three subjects including Physical Education. A student who reaches 19 prior to July 1 will not be eligible to participate. Students in grades 7-9 may participate in the "modified" program. A student reaching the age of 15 during a sport season may complete that season and must play varsity or junior varsity next season.
Attendance Eligibility: An athlete will not be allowed to participate if he/she has been absent the same day due to illness. An athlete who is legally absent for all or part of the school day may be eligible to participate in sports that day with the knowledge and consent of the Director of Athletics and the Administration. An athlete must be in school on Friday to participate in a weekend athletic event. The Athletic Coordinator may use his/her discretion with an athlete whose attendance is a concern. An athlete must be in school 30 minutes after the start of first period on game and practice days to be eligible that day. Legal excuses will be honored. Notes signed by parents are not acceptable. Exceptions may be made due to extenuating circumstances in which case a conference will be held with the principal, coach, and athletic director.
Coaches Night – All athletes participating in the MCSD Athletics Program and their parents/guardians are required to attend a mandatory coaches meeting that is held prior to each sport season. Information regarding the season will be reviewed, as well as specific team expectations as outlined by each coach. The Code of Conduct must be signed and submitted to the coach by the conclusion of the meeting. The signing of the Code of Conduct indicates that the student-athlete and parent have read, understand, and agree to follow both the spirit and the letter of the Athletic Code of Conduct. Any athlete, who along with their parent/guardian is not in attendance, will be ineligible for tryouts, games, and scrimmages. Emergency meetings will be at the discretion of the Athletic Director.
Outside Team Rule
The NYSPHSAA regulations allow outside competition during the sport seasons. If a MCSD student-athlete chooses to participate in a club sport, it should be with the understanding that the commitment to the school team for practice and competition will take priority over club sports.
Academic Eligibility
Philosophy – The general philosophy behind this academic eligibility program is that students who are involved in extracurricular activities tend to achieve better results in the classroom. Thus, the intent of the program is to keep students involved rather than remove them from the activity/team. It is hoped that the positive leverage that can be generated by coaches, advisors, teachers, and fellow students will assist the student deemed to be in need of academic improvement. While the student must "earn" playing/participation time, the student will never be removed from the team unless they are failing four or more classes.
It is expected that all students involved in extracurricular activities will regard academic performance as their primary goal.
It is expected that all teachers, coaches, and advisors will regard student academic performance as their primary goal.
All students participating in extracurricular activities are expected to pass all subjects in their course load.
All students involved in extracurricular activities will be checked for passing grades at the end of each five week reporting period (interim reports and report cards).
Students with a grade below 65% in any course will be placed in the academic eligibility program. The student will be allowed to participate; however, an Eligibility Sheet for that class will be required for 5 weeks and they must be passing the class. If the student is passing the class on a weekly basis, they will be allowed to play/participate.
Students with a grade below 65% in TWO courses will be placed in the academic eligibility program. An Eligibility Sheet for those two classes will be required for 5 weeks. The student will also be required to attend two afterschool study halls from 3:00-3:30 and be passing the classes on a weekly basis in order to stay eligible and be allowed to play/participate.
Students with a grade below 65% in THREE courses will be allowed to remain a part of the club/team/etc., but will only be able to practice for five weeks. The student will NOT be able to play/participate (until next grade report).
Failing four or more classes: NOT eligible to practice, participate, or be part of team/group/club.
On Thursday of each week during the next five weeks, the student will bring an Eligibility Program Signature Sheet to the teacher of the class(es) on the student's schedule that they are failing. The teacher(s) will sign the sheet and note if the student is PASSING OR FAILING FOR THE PAST WEEK. The teacher may also include comments in the space provided.
At the end of the day, the student will bring the eligibility signature sheet to the athletic director (for all sports) or the principal (for all other activities). The Athletic Coordinator or building administrator will verify attendance at required study halls.
The athletic director or principal will review the form and indicate if the student is eligible for participation in athletic contests, performances, club meetings, etc. for the next week.
A copy of the form will be given to the student by the athletic director or principal. It is the responsibility of the student to bring the form to the coach or advisor involved that day. IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT SUBMIT THE FORM TO THE COACH/ADVISOR, THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GROUP/TEAM ACTIVITIES (including practice, meetings, etc.) UNTIL THE FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE COACH/ADVISOR.
If the student is declared eligible, the student will participate in all activities conducted by the team/group during the next week. If the student is declared ineligible, the student may not participate for the next week. (For example, in athletics, this means the student will participate in all team practices and meetings; however, the student will not be allowed to play in any games or scrimmages. It is further expected that the student will "dress" with the team but will not be allowed to play.)
Students attending the afterschool study hall must arrive on time, sign-in, and remain for the full 30 minutes unless given permission from the Athletic Coordinator or a building administrator.
At the five-week point, all students will once again be checked, and steps 1 through 10 will be repeated.
Transportation to Athletic Events
Travel Regulations
The Athletic Director will arrange all transportation. All athletes are expected to ride to and from away games with their team. A coach will accompany the team on all trips. The coach will have a complete travel list. A parent who wishes to transport his/her student-athlete home from the game must sign out said athlete with the coach.
In the event a parent wishes his/her student-athlete to be transported home from the game by someone other than himself/herself, the following conditions must be met:
At the beginning of each season, the names of both parents and two other approved adults (immediate relatives, neighbors, parents of teammates, "emergency contacts") must be submitted to the coach, Athletic Director, and Principal to be kept on record.
When a parent wishes his/her student-athlete to travel with one of these approved adults, the parent must provide a note to the Athletic Director or Principal for verification and approval NO LESS THAN 24 HOURS prior to the contest. The information will then be communicated to the coach.
The approved adult must sign out the student-athlete at the game with the coach.
Parents are expected to pick up their children after practices, scrimmages, or games in a timely manner.
Bus Regulations
All squad members are expected to conduct themselves in a fashion that will ensure the safety of all passengers. Traveling to and from games should be no different than other times on the bus. All safety rules must be followed.
Training Rules
An athlete should observe the following rules:
Avoid the purchase, use, and/or possession of alcohol, tobacco or tobacco products, illegal drugs, or performance enhancing drugs.
PENALTY – The student-athlete will be suspended from the team for a minimum of three weeks for the first offense, but must attend all practices and games. Should the offense occur with less than three weeks remaining in the season, the remained of the suspension will be served during the student-athlete's next sports season. A second violation of this rule during the same season, or if the act is deemed flagrant by a committee consisting of the Athletic Director, Principal, and Superintendent of Schools, will result in the immediate removal from the team and the loss of eligibility for awards, letters, post-season recognition, etc.
Should not be in the presence of the illegal distribution of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
Not participate in any sort of hazing or mistreatment of themselves or other athletes.
Attend all practices scheduled when school is in regular session.
PENALTY – The student-athlete will be dealt with by their respective coach for a first offense. Disciplinary action will be progressive in nature depending on the severity of the offense.
Follow the instructions of their coaches.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship and school citizenship.
PENALTY – Athletes who demonstrate poor sportsmanship/school citizenship will be disciplined according to the eligibility policy. Any student-athlete who is assessed a technical foul, suspension, or other penalty resulting from unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended from participation for the remainder of the contest and for the next scheduled contest, as per the Section II Sportsmanship Policy.
Participate in physical education classes.
PENALTY – Any student-athlete who does not change for or participate in physical education class will not be allowed to participate in practice or competition that day. Penalties for repeated violations will be dealt with in a progressive nature.
NEVER do anything that may bring embarrassment or an unfavorable view to your teammates, coaches, family, school, or community.
Student-athletes providing any alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances shall be removed from participation in interscholastic athletics for one calendar year beginning on the date of the offense.
It is the expectation of the MCSD Athletics Program that if a MCSD student-athlete is present at a party where alcohol or drug use is occurring, the student-athlete will leave the party as soon as safely feasible, preferably immediately. Responsible decision-making would include not returning to the party and encouraging other student-athletes to do the same.
Cyber Images
Pictures posted on the internet of a student-athlete in violation of training rules are deemed punishable.
Rules may be required by a coach that is unique to that sport.
Leaving a Team
If an athlete should want to leave a team, he/she should not do so without first notifying and discussing the reason(s) with the coach and Athletic Director. A student-athlete selected as a member of a team shall not be allowed to withdraw from the team past the midpoint of that team's season unless there are extenuating circumstances.
PENALTY – A student-athlete who withdraws from a team past the midpoint of that team's season, unless there are extenuating circumstances, will forfeit 25% of the contests of the next sport he/she participates in. For varsity and junior varsity soccer, cross country, and track, 25% equals four contests. For varsity and junior varsity volleyball, golf, basketball, bowling, baseball, softball, and tennis, 25% equals five contests. For modified soccer, cross country, and track, 25% equals three contests. For modified volleyball, golf, basketball, bowling, baseball, softball, and tennis, 25% equals four contests.
Athletes are expected to attend all practice sessions. If you are absent from school for illness you may not practice. When an athlete is in school but cannot practice for a legitimate reason, the coach must be informed prior to practice time. Practice time is critical. Tardiness to practice will not be tolerated.
Procedure for Appealing Disciplinary Action
Any student who is suspended or removed from an interscholastic team may appeal the suspension or removal by following the stages outlined below:
Stage I: Request an informal meeting with the school Principal, Athletic Director, and coach to discuss the matter and render a decision.
Stage II: Formally request a meeting with the Superintendent of Schools to grieve the decision in Stage I. The request is to be written, enumerating specific points upon which the aggrieved party bases the appeal. The Superintendent is to respond as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days after receiving the written request.
Stage III: Appeal the decision of the Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Education by written request, again recording specific points of contention.
Stage IV: Final appeal to the Commissioner of Education.
Care of Equipment and Facilities
Lost Equipment
All equipment issued by the school will be the responsibility of the individual athlete. Any equipment not returned at the end of the season must be paid for or replaced by the student. Failure to do this will result in suspension from further participation in athletics.
Misuse of Equipment/Facilities
All equipment and facilities should be cared for as if it were the athlete's personal property. The cost of replacement is quite high and we want our teams to have the best possible equipment. It will have a long life with proper care. Please be aware of the concern for care of equipment. Any equipment intentionally misused will be repaired at the player's expense.
The Administration reserves the right to make any decisions that may be unique, or extenuating in regards to the final determination of a student's eligibility.
In the event the Administration determines he/she has violated conditions of good school citizenship, the student will be suspended from extracurricular activities for a time to be determined by the Administration. Action can take place any time the Administration feels there is a serious problem.
Sports Seasons
The high school year is divided into three (3) sports seasons: fall, winter, and spring. A student/athlete wishing to participate in more than one sport during a sport season must notify the Athletic Director four weeks before the start of that season. At that time a formal review will be conducted and permission will either be granted or denied.
Cheerleading is not an interscholastic sport. However, the activity is closely associated with and is a functional part of interscholastic sports. Therefore, cheerleading will be considered under the same guidelines and governed by the same rules as an interscholastic sport.
Athletes who do not return uniforms within three (3) complete school days by 3:00 p.m. on the third day, last seasonal context, will not be allowed to start the next interscholastic sport season for the number of days they are late.
Recommendation: coaches should be prepared to collect complete uniforms at the last game of the season; then clean and store immediately.
Medical, Physicals, Permission, Insurance
Parental Consent and Medical Release Forms
A standard form containing the school's training rules, policies, and a statement of parental permission to participate as well as a medical emergency card must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the coach before they practice.
All students who desire to participate in Athletics must be examined by a physician appointed by the Board of Education and may not practice or participate without the doctor's approval. Sports physicals are scheduled prior to the start of practice and it is the responsibility of each student to sign up with the nurse in the school physical education office prior to the sports season. Schedules for physicals are posted and if the athlete cannot be there on the assigned date and time, he/she must contact the coach or nurse as soon as possible to be assigned a different appointment date. Athletes cannot change times on their own. He/she must contact the coach or the school nurse if they have a conflict. If a student misses his/her appointed time they will be responsible to get the physical done by their own physician. Make up physicals are for new/transfer students only. He/she must contact the school nurse if there is a problem.
Accident Reports/Sports Injuries
All injuries should be reported to the coach immediately. Early care and treatment can minimize the physical restrictions from an injury. Athletes should give coaches all necessary information so an accident report can be filed.
Returning to Competition after Injury
When a student is absent for five or more consecutive days due to illness or if a student receives an injury, he/she must be requalified for participation by the School Physician before returning to competition. This policy is dictated by State Law to prevent serious injury to the athlete. The coach or school nurse will make arrangement for the requalification. The athlete will not be allowed to practice before he/she has received clearance.
Student accident insurance is provided for all athletes. This insurance is supplemental to the parent's health insurance policy. The parent's insurance is the primary coverage in the event of an accident/injury during any school related activity. Any injury must be reported to the coach and school nurse immediately.
Varsity Sports Awards
Students fulfilling specific requirements for varsity sports will be awarded a certificate and a letter "M" with a metal pin insert that identifies the particular sport in which the letter was earned.
A certificate and bar will be awarded to the student who has earned more than one letter in a particular sport. Varsity sports are:
Boys & Girls
Requirements to earn a Varsity Letter
(In special cases, these requirements may be waived)
Bowling – Bowl 50% of the matches
Soccer – Play in 75% halves
Basketball – Play in 50% of quarters
Baseball – Play in 50% of innings
Softball – Play in 50% of innings
Tennis – Play in 50% of matches
Track – Score a minimum of 25 points and participate in 50% of meets
Cheerleading – Cheer in 75% of games
Volleyball – Play in 50% of games
Award Requirements
Approval of Coach, Director of Athletics, and Principal
School Citizenship
Must finish the season unless excused by the Coach
Must return all equipment
Statistician and Managerial Awards
A letter will be awarded to a statistician who has kept stats four (4) years for one sport/has kept stats for four (4) different sports one year each.
Senior athletes who made a significant contribution to the team may be given a varsity letter by the coach without meeting the above requirements.
Modified Sports
In order to set up a modified sports program for girls and boys in grade 7 and 8 (possibly 9), the following criteria should be considered:
The program is for the students
Knowledge and skills are to be developed for all the athletes in each sport. Emphasis should be placed on building good character.
Physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork should be promoted.
Each participant should achieve some level of success, either in improvement of skills or overall playing ability in a game situation.
Each participant should have substantial playing time (it doesn't have to be equal, but as near equal as possible).
Winning is important, but not the first priority of the team.
Each student should have a feeling of worth.
Modified coaches should communicate with the varsity coach to foster continuity within the program.
Athletics Information
Athletic Placement Policy
Indoor Livestreaming
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There was much interesting variety in the displays given at the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society meeting last Friday, 6th January.
The subject was "The Committee Entertain" and Mike Pomeroy set off the evening with an interesting display of Government (OHMS) pre-printed envelopes and labels.
David Haig displayed all the stamps issued through 2011 by Deutschland (Germany).
Ed Archer displayed stamps of the Allied Occupation of Germany – French/Russian/American/British.
Bill Wilkie gave warm thanks for such interesting and varied displays!
Our next meeting in St Andrews Parish Church Hall, Avon Street, Hamilton, is on Friday, 20th January, 2012 at 7:30pm when members look forward to displays from the male members with surnames M - Z!


It is estimated that as many as 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and binge eating.
Two of the most common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, a condition where those who are intensely fearful of gaining weight literally starve themselves to death. Bulimia nervosa is a destructive pattern of binge eating followed by vomiting or purging behaviors to expel food and keep from gaining weight. While these disorders can affect anyone, they are more common in teenage and young adult women.
Eating disorders can have a very negative impact on quality of life. Self esteem and relationships with family and friends often suffer. School and job performance are usually damaged. In addition, people will suffer from physical health complications such as heart conditions and kidney failure, which can lead to death.
Eating disorders rob the body of nutrients essential for good health, including vitamins, minerals and proteins. Patients present with a variety of symptoms including dramatic weight loss, loss of hair, constantly feeling cold and constipation. Also common are dry and cracked lips and sores in the mouth that bleed easily.
Eating disorders result in severe consequences regarding dental health. Self-induced vomiting leads to the physical erosion of a person's teeth. Digestive acids that break down food attack teeth during self-induced vomiting, wearing away tooth enamel and changing the color, length and shape of teeth. Anorexia can lead to swollen salivary glands and osteoporosis, which weakens the jaw bone and leads to tooth loss.
Often times the pain associated with dental complications are what first cause patients to seek help.
It is imperative to seek professional help for an eating disorder.
Because of the dramatic consequences of eating disorders on dental health, restorations that include crowns or veneers will most likely be required. However, these tooth restorations won't be pursued until the person has undergone the necessary treatment to address the underlying issues of the eating disorder.
While getting treatment, brush daily with fluoridated toothpaste and floss to prevent gum disease. A daily fluoride application may be available to help strengthen teeth, and a mouth guard may also be helpful to protect teeth from additional wear.
Although the dental problems can be treated, Dr. Todd Beck of South Waterfront Dental says the first step is getting medical help to treat the underlying eating disorder. If your dentist suspects you suffer from one of these disorders he or she will be more than happy to help you get proper medical attention… then you can restore your beautiful smile!


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What needs to be tweaked to drive conversions?
What levers do you need to pull to get more results?
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Insight: "Barely anyone is buying from us again." Actions: Send a customer feedback survey. Execute a targeted upsell or cross-sell campaign. Keep in touch with a monthly email newsletter. None of the above insights that led to actions (and potential results) could've been reached without the power of data.
Being data-driven is part mindset, part practice, and takes time to weave into the fabric of your business. By continually re-defining your growth goals, settling on KPIs, making your metrics accessible, and gleaning insights to make tweaks to the customer journey, you'll be well on your way to a data-driven marketing plan that works. How does data fit into your marketing strategy? Why and how are you driving your company with data? Let us know in the comments.


Austrian author; born at Maryampol, Austrian Galicia, Dec., 1855. He studied Talmud under his father (who was a rabbi) and was educated privately in Hebrew and modern languages. Since 1872 Rakowski has been a frequent contributor to Hebrew journals, especially to "Ha-Ẓefirah." He has published the following: "Niddeḥe Yisrael," a translation of Philippson's novel upon the subject of the Maranos in Spain (Warsaw, 1875); "Ḥoṭer mi-Geza' Yishai," a translation of Disraeli's romance "David Alroy" (ib. 1880); "Ha-Neḳamah," a historical narrative (ib. 1883). The following appeared in "Ha-Asif": "Nispeh belo Mishpaṭ," a historical novel (1884); "Lel ha-Pesaḥ," a story of the Prague ghetto (1884); "Ta'alumot ha-Miḳrosḳop," a humorous story (1884); "Dibre Ḥakamim," a collection of pithy sayings and citations from universal literature (1884); "Min ha-Meẓar," a story of the ghetto of Prague (transl. from Auerbach; 1884); "Ha-Kesef," a history of the development of money and of its influence upon culture, political economy, and commerce (1885); "Taḳḳanot Hanhagat ha-Yehudim" (1886); "Debar Elohenu Yaḳum le-'Olam," an epitome of the history of Semitic nations during the Biblical ages (1886); "Zaḳen wa-Yeled," a translation from the Polish of Okanski (1886); "Miratala," a translation from Orzhesko (1888). By 1895 Rakowski had become a prosperous merchant at Zambraw, Russian Poland.


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Criminal use of crypto an 'emerging threat' — Australian police
Jasmine Johnson 25.10.2022
Law enforcement will need to "continually evolve" in order to keep pace with criminals, Australia's federal police said.
Australia's federal law enforcement agency has highlighted the criminal use of cryptocurrency as an "emerging threat" in the country but says it's a continuous challenge to keep up the pace with criminals.
A spokesperson for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) told Cointelegraph that there has been an "increase in the number of offenders using cryptocurrencies to facilitate illicit business and attempting to conceal the ownership of assets," noting:
"The criminal use of cryptocurrency is an emerging threat for law enforcement."
However, they admitted the biggest challenge for law enforcement is to "continually evolve" their "tools, techniques and legal frameworks" to keep pace with criminals, particularly as mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency increases.
Last month, the AFP established a new cryptocurrency unit focused on monitoring crypto-related transactions.
However, the spokesperson said that despite the previous establishment of crypto-focused units, "criminals are continuing to find opportunities to avoid law enforcement and exploit the public."
Misplaced focus?
One Australian private investigator believes the AFP is yet to focus on the "prolific and profitable" crypto crime yet — online investment fraud.
IFW Global executive chairman Ken Gamble told Cointelegraph that most of the AFP's focus recently has been on crypto money laundering relating to drug trafficking, cyber intrusion, ransomware, email compromise and hacking, but not "large-scale online investment fraud."
Scamwatch data between January and July this year found that Australians had lost 242.5 million Australian dollars ($152.6 million) to scammers in 2022 already, with the majority of funds lost to investment scams, including romance baiting scams, classic Ponzi schemes and cryptocurrency scams.
The figure is already 36% higher than the that of the whole of 2021.
The investigator also believes that some law enforcement departments are still not fully equipped to handle crypto crime cases adding that "law enforcement agencies need better training and education on how cryptocurrency works."
A report from analytics firm Chainalysis in July found that 74% of public agencies felt under-equipped to investigate cryptocurrency-related crime, with respondents indicating that many agencies did not use specialized blockchain analytical tools.
"There is a shortage of professional and certified cryptocurrency tracers rapidly involving the criminal industry," said Gamble.
Related: Put your hands up! Interpol storms into the metaverse
This may be soon to change, with a number of international and national authorities announcing the establishment of crypto-crime-focused units this year.
Meanwhile, Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) recently set up a special team in Singapore to help the government fight crimes involving virtual assets.
Interpol secretary Jürgen Stock stated at Interpol's general assembly in India on the need for further training in crypto for law enforcement, saying cryptocurrency "poses a challenge," as agencies are "not properly trained and properly equipped from the beginning."
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HONG KONG — 12 July 2018 – Block.one, publisher of the EOSIO blockchain software protocol and seller of the EOS Token, a top-five cryptocurrency by market cap at approximately US$6.3 billion, announced today that Citibank Human Resources Managing Director James Mendes will join the company as Chief People Officer later this year.
Based in Hong Kong, Mendes will serve as a member of the Block.one Executive Committee and will report to Block.one Group President Rob Jesudason.
In the role, Mendes will be responsible for managing the Group human resources function and will design and implement culture and talent structures to support the company's growth.
"Block.one's innovation is laying the groundwork for mass adoption of scalable blockchain technologies. Our position as a global leader in blockchain software allows us to attract and develop the world's best talent. I am excited to come on board and support the growth and development of the Group's global operations," Mendes added.
Over the course of his career, James has worked in Europe, Asia and Africa, and has advised and partnered with several of the world's top brands. Prior to Citibank, he was Managing Director, Asia, at Korn Ferry. He also was a member of the Capital Consulting global board of directors and served as Managing Director, Asia, for Alexander Mann Solutions.


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Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy for Parents and Carers
Prestolee Primary School will strive to ensure that all pupils remain safe and free from harm, and the school is committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency approach to child protection concerns. Additionally, the school has a legal duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and to have a child protection policy and procedures in place, which should be shared with parents, to address concerns about the safety and protection of children.
Through their day to day contact with pupils, and direct work with families, staff who work in schools have a crucial role to play in noticing indicators of possible abuse or neglect. Parents should be aware therefore, that where it appears to a member of staff that a child may have been abused, the school is required, as part of the local child protection procedures to report their concern to Children's Social Care immediately. To avoid any misunderstandings therefore, parents of children who sustain accidental injuries outside school, which result in cuts/bruises/fractures should inform the school without delay and explain the cause.
Children have a right to be safe.
Parents have a right to be informed.
Children are best protected when parents and school can work together.
School will inform parents of any concerns about their children (providing it does not compromise the child's safety) and will help and support them as necessary.
School will take positive action to prevent children suffering abuse and neglect through the development of an open culture that informs children of their rights, and encourages them to speak about any concerns. The school will also address the issue of children's safety through the curriculum.
Responding to Concerns
School will refer all allegations or concerns that a child has been, or is likely to be, abused or neglected to Children's Social Care within the Children's Services Department.
School will consult with other agencies when it has concerns that a child may have been abused or neglected.
School will discuss with parents/carers any concerns they have about their children.
Parents/carers will be kept informed about what has happened.
Child/Child Abuse
Physical and emotional abuse of children by other children will be dealt with, initially, through the school's anti-bullying policy. Parents/carers will be kept informed. All concerns about possible sexual abuse will be referred immediately to Children's Social Care.
Child Protection Strategy Meeting and Conferences
Members of school staff will attend strategy meetings and conferences when required and will provide information about children and families. This information will be shared with parents beforehand if possible. School will keep confidential child protection records separately from a pupil's academic and other school records.
Information from any source, including parents, about possible child abuse cannot be kept confidential.
Information and records about children who are the subject of a Child Protection Plan will be given only to those people who need it, and will be kept strictly confidential by them.
If parents have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of their child, they should contact:
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Child protection is central and vital to everything that we do. Here are some links to our key policies and resources.
Child Protection & Safeguarding: COVID-19
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Exclusion Policy
Sexting Policy
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The Hot Springs Village Community Foundation will present Voces8 at its ninth benefit concert.
The concert is at Woodlands Auditorium on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. In the past eight years, HSVCF has raised in excess of $80,000 to start new endowments or add to established ones.
Helping raise funds this year are groups with previously established endowments: Animal Welfare League, the Boys & Girls Club, the Veterans Memorial and Glenhaven Youth Ranch. Each organization is selling tickets to share in concert proceeds.
"Glenhaven Youth Ranch is once again honored to partner with the Hot Springs Village Community Foundation. The support this foundation provides is vital to the community," said Monte Jones, development officer and educator at Glenhaven.
"As one of many charities supported by HSVCF, we are able to continue our mission of providing a loving home, a lasting hope and a liberating future for troubled youth.
"Our vision is to impact children and families by breaking the cycles of abuse and neglect in such a way that attracts others to this cause, leading to exponential results.
"How do you rebuild a life that has been broken? We start with longsuffering grace. This is the kind of grace that meets a person right where they are and stays with them even when they fail.
"We add to that a safe, consistent environment where consequences are what they are, not manufactured to prove a point. We build trust by being trustworthy.
"By supporting the Hot Springs Village Community Foundation, you become a part of the work of changing a life, breaking a cycle, restoring trust, and healing a family."
Tickets are $25 for reserved seating. They can be purchased at the Woodlands office or on-line at www.hsvpoa.org. The pre-concert dinner in the Ouachita Room beginning at 6 p.m. is $15.
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When the interview came to a close, I checked in with the energy in and around her house and saw one Angel – Being nearby. The Angel wasn't sure if she was invited, but was clearly available, so I invited her to help with energetic security of the home portals (windows and doors) and she came right over. As we communicated and she assessed the situation of home energy and client energy, it became apparent that we needed more help, so we opened an invitation to help with creating a healing container around the house and five more Angel – Beings came! They took up positions around the house and I was shown what to do next.
We created an intention for all the healing energy available in the Universe to help support my client and her home. I saw a vessel forming that looked like a vase with a flower-petal shaped top open wide to receive the Universal love healing energy that we requested. It was designed to allow the healing energy to flush down the insides of the curvy vase shaped vessel walls that went around the whole house and came back toward the center just underground, but instead of meeting and closing under the house like a vessel would, it curved down and flowed back outward in a rolling, unfurling wave pattern so as to release all unhelpful energy into the Earth. I watched for the energy to start to move, but it didn't so I asked the Angels why and they indicated that I had to connect my client to the energy vessel by matching her Central Energy Channel (CEC) to the CEC of the vessel.
At that point, I invited her to move onto the healing table and we began our session by opening an intention for all the available helpful spirit beings to participate in this healing session. Then I asked the Angels what the most effective way to support Julie in this session would be. I was shown to energize her CEC and balance her Chakras. So I started with her CEC (an unusual way to start, but who am I to argue with spirit?!) gently opening her CEC through the root, moving up slowly toward her crown until it felt connected and there was enough flow to bring in the Chakras effectively.
I began to balance her Chakras starting with C1 – the root (extending downward from the groin) which came in about medium in strength, color, spin and clarity. Not bad, thought I! Her second Chakra C2 (extending outward from just below the navel, both in front and back of the body) was very well developed – another happy surprise, but her third Chakra C3 (extending outward from the solar plexus, front and back) was like a deep well that I couldn't fill. Every time I got it up near to where I could feel at least some fullness, it would drain away again. So I let go of balancing and put both hands on her sides near the bottom of her ribcage, which did have a broken rib in that area. I filled and filled, asking that the most beneficial healing energy come in and do the most good it could. I finally got that area to fill in pretty good, but felt that there was an energy "tangle" in her torso that needed working on, so I did a cross position with my right hand on her left shoulder and my left hand on her right hip.
When that felt complete I moved to the opposite position and as I was there I was shown a long sword from a past life driven all the way through her body down from the shoulder and surrounded with dark energy. I asked for help from her Angel Guide and together we pulled it out from her shoulder, the way it had gone in. As it came out we filled in the empty space with healing white light and I was shown that in that life she had been a man and was part of a group of authority figures who abused their power and persecuted those less powerful than they were. In that life she was uncomfortable with her part in those abusive acts and was getting ready to somehow make a change when the group was caught. She ended up "shouldering" the blame and was unable to talk her way out of it, finally realizing that the game was up and it was time to surrender to her fate. The sword death was delivered with blame and righteousness, which left the dark energy in her spirit energy body because she left that life with strong feelings of self-blame and guilt.
As I relayed that information to the best of my ability I saw it all flying away now that the sword was removed and the guilt and blame with it, replaced by the white light which is the love of the Universe. Then I saw a glowing golden ball of light surrounded by the inky blue Universe. It was her soul. I was shown that the part of it that was shrouded by that incident had been healed and that her soul was again 100% reunited with the Universal love that is God, because she was/is one with God, as are all of us.
The feeling of connection with the All was so complete and fulfilling, so beautiful and ecstatic that I couldn't help crying a few tears of pure joy because I was part of that oneness just as we all are!
When I finished telling her as much as I could about that, I was shown to finish balancing her Chakras. I was able to bring them all into balance (though not perfection) working together and working with her CEC, too.
I then strengthened the outer layer of her Energy Field, leaving open both her crown and root so that the healing energy from the Universe, in cooperation with the healing vessel around the house, could flow through her body, clearing out all that needed to be released and sending it lovingly into the Earth.
I also surrounded her husband (who was in the room watching…in total awe) in healing energy to strengthen and support him as he supports her recovery.
In closing, we generously thanked the helpful Angel – Beings and Spirit Beings who assisted with the healing session, as well as the Earth for the support, information and help provided.


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Birmingham City experienced yet more frustration at St Andrew's as they squandered a winning position and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Preston .
The Italian was making his first start in six matches and from the off seemed intent on making a statement.
Within just three minutes he had played Jacques Maghoma in on the left and burst away forcing Paul Gallagher to bring him down.
His coup de grace was the low shot which Anders Lindegaard parried straight to Donaldson.
Fabbrini and Blues faded as an attacking threat but for the first time since his return he offered compelling evidence as to why Blues paid £1.5m for him.
You had to feel for Donaldson a few weeks ago when nothing seemed to be falling for him in the area. Kyle Lafferty came in and within 16 minutes was gifted the kind of tap in Donaldson had been craving.
Well, with four goals in four games - from a combined distance of less than 25 yards, things seem to be dropping for the 32-year-old.
Many parts of Blues' game aren't working, Donaldson's return to goal-scoring form is a welcome development.
The Pole returned to the starting line up after a three-game sabbatical in which Adam Legzdins had chalked off several personal milestones.
However, the former Blues trainee also looked like a goalkeeper much in need of regular first team football, having been deprived of it since December 2014.
Kuszczak's return was a little wobbly to start with, certainly with the ball at his feet, but by the end he'd made a couple of excellent saves and a string of straight forward ones.
If Gary Rowett's fears are confirmed and both Jon Toral and Maikel Kieftenbeld are out for the season then the whiff of a chance might just be filtering down to the development squad.
Rowett has only Stephen Gleeson and David Davis as fit senior central midfielders but has often spoken of Charlee Adams' readiness. The Londoner must be a strong contender for the match-day squad at Huddersfield.
To a lesser degree given Toral's hamstring trouble Koby Arthur might also think he's in with an outside shout as a back-up No. 10.
With Kieftenbeld and Toral injured and Jonathan Grounds having one of his less convincing nights at left-back the temptation is to see what else is in the squad. And the players in the next pool are a little raw.
Adams, with two first team games to his name, is next cab off the central midfield rank, there isn't another authentic senior No. 10 and Mitch Hancox aside there's no other recognised left back.
Blues could of course make do and mend by playing first teamers in slightly different roles - but there is still a point to be made about the depth.


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Finding the God Pattern, Not the God Particle
Christina Sarich, Staff Writer
"In modern physics, there is no such thing as "nothing." Even in a perfect vacuum, pairs of virtual particles are constantly being created and destroyed. The existence of these particles is no mathematical fiction. Though they cannot be directly observed, the effects they create are quite real. The assumption that they exist leads to predictions that have been confirmed by experiment to a high degree of accuracy." ~ Richard Morris
I'll admit. I'm curious about the God Particle. There's that catchy subtitle: If God is the Answer, Then What is the Question? Ever since reading the book, I became intrigued with the subatomic particle called the Higgs Boson. Dr. Peter Higgs, the 84-year old man who the particle was named after describes it as such, adding a chuckle to his explanation in a radio interview:
"…these particles are just packages of energy of some kind of field, and the feature [that] distinguishes this kind of theory, which leads to this kind of symmetry breaking, is the existence of what we, theoretical physicists, call the vacuum, which means nowadays something different than what it used to mean. It's just the lowest energy state that you could possibly have in which there are no particles around but there maybe something around. And that something around can be a background field of some sort, which pervades the universe."
Essentially Higgs suggests that the background field interacts with all the other 'stuff' of the Universe, generating elementary particles and things that have mass. The background field is comprised of the 'Higgs Boson.'
As some have inquired, if this field exists everywhere and interacts with matter to give it mass, then why do we need a high energy collision to produce a Higgs Boson? And if it decays to other particles, how can it be the preeminent building block of all things? How can it be the God-particle at all? If the Higgs field, comprised of decaying particles, is truly the background upon which many particles interact, how can it be the omnipresent, origin of the Universe?
The documentary film Particle Fever explains the technology which helped lead to this 'discovery' of the God particle. The Hadron collider is possibly the biggest machine ever built. It is based at the CERN, a particle physics laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. (It also happened to cost $300 billion to construct). Some say the collider recreates conditions within a billionth of a second after the Big Bang. It basically smashes two things together and then scientists try to figure out what to make of the remains. 100,000 computers are required to analyze the data that comes from this smashing of particles.
Granted, there are disparate reasons to play with God's creation. Some are looking for the origins of the Universe; others are looking for ways to blow us to smithereens in advanced nuclear warfare. 'God's' power is not to be taken lightly.
Some had made their minds up about the Higgs Boson, giving it the unquestioning attention that such a name infers, but there are minds who looked at a set of questions about the 'God particle' from a totally different perspective. One of them is Nassim Haramein.
Haramein is a Geneva, Switzerland-born physicist who developed the basis for a unified hyperdimensional theory of matter and energy which he calls the 'Holofractographic Universe." A true phenom, at 9 years of age he started questioning space and time, as well as the science that suggested the origins of all things. Since then he has studied the fundamental geometry of hyperspace, theoretical physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, chemistry, anthropology and ancient civilizations.
Haramein wasn't satisfied with mainstream science, as he calls it, especially mainstream physics. There were too many obvious questions that his peers left unanswered. It was Haramein who, in 1997, at an interdisciplinary scientific conference called the Sequoia Symposium suggested black holes should be redefined as white holes/black holes considering there was a concentric interaction between the two. To further this claim, a recent quote given by Stephen Hawking from an article at the Resonance Project Foundation states that a redefinition of black holes is fitting. He said they should be called grey holes since information (both matter and energy) can go in, and come out as well.
Haramein argues that based on the current perspective which limits god to a 'particle' we are missing something. He reminds us that first we thought cells were the smallest thing, then the atom, then the electron, then quarks, then the X-boson, and so on – disbelieving there could be anything smaller. What becomes obvious to some is that physicists are merely dividing space – and there is much more space in the Universe than matter. Haramein says we can keep dividing until we are blue in the face – spending trillions more on colliders that can handle even smaller particles, but it would be a total waste of time.
It goes the other direction as well. We once thought our planet was the biggest thing around, then we realized we were part of a solar system, then a singular Universe, and so on. Now we know, just like Russian dolls, a Universe can be imbedded in a larger nested, and so on, to infinity. He suggests looking instead, at a fundamental pattern for creation, instead of a fundamental particle.
Once again divine geometry comes into play. The way space is divided, is how he came up with the 'God pattern' or the foundation of creation. Many different religious and esoteric traditions have suggested that geometry was the secret to all creation. Even the merkaba, or energetic field of the human form follows divine geometry.
Both Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu mandalas are an artistic interpretation of this same God pattern. The word mandala itself is derived from the root manda, which means essence. The art is simply a container of 'the essence' of this fundamental pattern. Those who construct mandalas believe they have no dimension, though they are created in either three- dimensional or two- dimensional space.
Even artists from recent history understood divine geometry. Leonardo Da Vinci was well versed in the phenomenon as evidenced in both his commentary and work. He studied the 'flower of life' extensively. The Mayans were aware of this divine archeological rhythm as well. It shows up in temples in Chichen Itza, and other sacred places.
In more ancient history, the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, Egypt contains the oldest 'Seed of Life' to date. It is formed from seven circles in six-fold symmetry. It is unknown why the symbol was carved into granite, but some suggest it represents the 'Eye of Ra,' a pharaohic and religious authority of the time.
This flower of life and seed of life pattern appear all over the world. They were considered a part of the alchemists' secrets, and the Metatron's cube is based upon it.
The Jains and the Vedics understood this pattern, as evidenced by the work of Bharati Krsna Tirthaji, for example, and so did the Kabalists, discussed extensively in the Sefer Yetzirah, in which it references "the cube of space."
If so many ancient cultures understood the God pattern, then why is Haramein butting heads with mainstream physicists still? Even the Illuminati are said to have worshipped divine geometry. It shows up in crop-circles, too. Is this because ancient alien races knew of this 'secret' as well, and the less noble of them wanted to prevent human beings from knowing their connection to this ever-lasting pattern – that they were born of the 'egg of life' too? It seems modern scientists have been barking up the wrong tree, and the 'secret' of creation has been under our noses all along.
"All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark." ~ Swami Vivekananda
Christina Sarich is a musician, yogi, humanitarian and freelance writer who channels many hours of studying Lao Tzu, Paramahansa Yogananda, Rob Brezny, Miles Davis, and Tom Robbins into interesting tidbits to help you Wake up Your Sleepy Little Head, and *See the Big Picture*. Her blog is Yoga for the New World . Her latest book is Pharma Sutra: Healing The Body And Mind Through The Art Of Yoga.
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The correspondent took a boat to Benicia, arriving there at 2 p.m. From there he traveled by stage to Suisun, arriving at 5 p.m. He spent the night at the City Hotel, where he was greeted with a fire in the large open fireplace. This was particularly welcome that January or February 1865 evening, as it was one of the coldest nights of the season.
"Suisun does not seem to be a town of very extensive business, but, having two newspapers and several merchants and mechanics that appear to be doing a thriving business, it is respectable appearing town for a new town. Taking a private conveyance to our place of destination, we had a most delightful ride. After leaving the lowlands in the vicinity of Suisun the roads were as smooth as a plank road all the way to Putah Creek.
"We passed a little valley at the head of which, on our left, was a lovely little cottage. The land is . . . embossomed in a cluster of cultivated trees and shrubbery belonging to a gentleman by the name of Swan.
"We passed the borders of the Vaca Valley, that is highly cultivated, to Pleasants Valley, which truly does not do credit to its name. It is a lovely valley. The lands are under a fine state of cultivation; the grain was up in many instances looking green and healthy, as did the pastures and the orchards and fruit gardens. All were evidence of the fruitfulness of this valley among the hills.
"Putah Creek, the Wolfskills. Some half dozen miles carried us through Pleasants Valley to the ranch and vineyards and residence of Milton Wolfskill. Embossomed in a little basin surrounded by hills with the clear, pebbly bottomed, crystal waters of Putah Creek rippling through his finely cultivated vineyards and grounds.
''Mr. Wolfskill has been some 10 or 12 years on this place and has all his vineyards and fruit grounds in fine condition. He has on his grounds, besides all the usual fruits of the orchard such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, etc., varied specimens of the fig tree, the almond, and olive, which produce excellent fruit of several kinds. And he has oranges, lemons, etc.
''What gives the inhabitants in the region of Putah Creek great advantage over most other parts of California is the fact that they are some six weeks earlier in the market in the spring and summer with their vegetables and fruits than other farmers.
''Mr. Sathiel Wolfskill has also a fine orchard and extensive vineyards on the creek, a couple of miles below. He has the finest grove of fig trees; the largest and most thrifty we have ever seen in this country. We have seen fig trees in the region of the Mediterranean over a century old not larger than Mr. W's, yet his are only some 12 or 14 years old. They usually get two crops of fruit in a year from these fig trees, and they are of a fine quality. Not quite equal to those of the south of Spain, the Western Barbary and the Mediterranean, but much better than we have ever seen in any other portion of this country.
''There are three or four of the Wolfskill brothers, some living on the Solano side, others on the Yolo side of the creek. They all have fine ranches and vineyards.
''One of them, J.W. (John Wolfskill) has a fine mansion built of the lava or chalk rock peculiar to this region. It has a fine effect, resembling marble at a distance, and is said to be an excellent material for building purposes. Mr. Milton W. has the foundation of his house and wine cellar built of it. The Rio Los Putos ranch, a (Mexican) grant embracing nearly 20,000 acres, is a splendid domain handsomely studded with noble oak trees.
"Noah Robinson has a pretty little farm, very nicely improved, in a pleasant little valley that he says is called 'Hypocrite Canyon.' His little cot under the hill is made very sociable and hospitable by his tidy and attentive helpmate and his own cheerful good humor. It afforded us a very comfortable haven of rest after a day exploring the country. Mr. R. has several thousand thrifty tomato plants, which he has started under glass.
"Vacaville has the appearance of a flourishing place for an inland town. Its excellent college, which we believe ranks high as an educational institution, seems to have brought to the town a class of cultivated people that are not always to be found in large numbers in a newly settled village. The farming lands about generally seem well cultivated and productive.
Following is a description of Suisun and Fairfield that appeared in the Alta California, a newspaper published in San Francisco.
"This place is situated at the Suisun slough, three quarters of a mile from the town of Fairfield, the county seat. The population in the two places is about 800, Suisun being the largest. At Fairfield there is an elegant courthouse and a substantial jail. Also a neat brick church. There are several small hotels and boarding houses and quite a number of private dwellings.
''Among the first settlers in Suisun were Welch, Young, Owens, Wing and Moody. There are several public buildings: a Methodist church, a Catholic church and a public schoolhouse. There are two hotels: the Pacific House and the City Hotel, which are sufficiently large enough to accommodate 50 persons. There is also a restaurant. The post office and telegraph offices are in the same building. Nearly every trade and profession is represented.
'In the months of August, September, and October, the place is crowded with teams from all sections of the county loaded with grain and fruit. Here are some neat one- and two-story dwelling houses and closed-in yards in which are seen the prickly pear of great size, weeping willow, Australian pine, cedar and elm trees, in addition to a variety of flowers. Quite a number of the houses are made of brick.
The following article about Vacaville was also written by the correspondent from the Alta.
"Vacaville is situated in a beautiful and fertile valley about 10 miles NE of Suisun. To the west, a little distance from the town, the hills or mountains gradually rise to the height of about 500 feet. It is a beautiful valley, which is dotted with houses and large droves of cattle and horses. This is the location of the Vacaville Methodist School and College, which was established in 1861. At present there are 150 students. Rev. Mr. Lucky is the president.
"The population of this town and vicinity is about 300, their chief employment being farming. The soil is good. Barley, wheat, Indian corn and potatoes grow and yield well. Among the fruits raised here are apricots, peaches, apples, figs and grapes. Mr. Wilson, owner and proprietor of the Wilson House was (one of) the first American settler in town. His nearest neighbor at that time was 13 miles distance, this being the year 1850. At that period, deer, elk, antelope and bear roamed over the plain.
'There is now a drugstore, grocery stores, shoemakers, shops, harness makers, blacksmiths, etc. Free Masons and Old Fellows each have a lodge in town. There is but one church. Rev. Mr. Anderson is the pastor. They hold their service in the college building. Their Sunday school numbers 100.
''Good board and lodging is $6 per week. When the farmers are putting in their crops and harvesting they pay about $1 per day and board to their hands. A number of buildings here are made of brick. The brick kiln is about 2 miles from town. To give some idea of the value of a house and lot, we will state that in front of the college there is a small neat two-story house with two and one half acres of land, a good well of water, and several hundred grape vines valued at $1,800. The fare from Vacaville to Suisun where the steamboat lands is $1. From San Francisco up river is $3.
"While on my way to Suisun, Dr. Dobbins overtook me on the road and kindly invited me to ride with him. During our 10-mile journey, he gave me much valuable information respecting the country. The doctor has resided in the town since 1850 and is now the owner of a large track of fertile land, all of which is under cultivation with the exception of some pastureland. Grapes grow in abundance. Dobbins, Allison, Davis, Wilson, Wolfskills and others have 98,000 grapevines.
A Sacramento Union reporter came on Collinsville to reveal what he noted was a fraud in advertising.