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CHAMPION—June 30, 2008
In Champion Independence Day is a serious matter. The federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and the tyranny of King George is highly prized. The patriotic fervor of Champion balances nicely with temperate reticence of the community. On every day of the year Champions celebrate Independence with orderly lives and indifference to the whims of the rest of the Nation and World. Behind the pervasive laughter and good humor of the place is the deep thoughtfulness of a Grateful citizenry. It can be said of Champions that they "throw a tidy parade and participate consistently in their government at the ballot box." Huzza! America!
Good news comes from Champion's Tennessee friend Darrell Haden, who says that "Old Man River" is twenty miles distant from him at Hickman, Kentucky. He says he won't be able to take the ferry to Missouri, but it sounds like he is high and dry. Faye Twitty's news from the Quad Cities Area in Iowa is much more grim. Her poignant descriptions of families loosing homes and livelihoods is heart wrenching. Champions have close ties with that area and wish them a speedy recovery.
A number of current and former Champion residents attended the Thursday night music at Plumber's Junction on the 26th. The musicians were: Sue Murphy–vocals and mandolin, Norris Woods–vocals and banjo, Jerry Wagner—vocals, yodels and fiddle, Frank Mings—mandolin, and guitar players—Buzz Woods, Robert Upshaw, and Jeff Barch, who also played the French harp. On any given Thursday evening around six these folks can be found there playing a lot of standard country and old time music. Other musicians frequently sit in and the onlookers always have a good time. Onlookers this week included Phil and Jan Blazius. Jan is a good-looking Texas woman married to this guy from Connecticut and they have settled up on V Highway. It seems like they like these parts. They are neighbors with Elmer and Frances Banks and shared a table with them for the evening. Elmer was talking about when he first met Frances. He was working on rebuilding an old historic rock wall somewhere back east and she was a hod carrier. He encouraged her in the use of a stone ax and she straightway broke off a piece of granite that smashed her big toe absolutely flat. He must have been very consoling, because they are still together and it has been some little while now. During the evening several stopped by to visit with Esther Wrinkles who was celebrating her birthday early. She received gifts of music CDs and pickled beets as well as a lot of good wishes. River Stillwood shared some of her tasty homemade ice cream. The General says it is the 'best I ever tasted.' That is saying something, since he is reported to be a Champion Ice Cream Master himself!
Sunday was a happy birthday for long time Champion, Mrs. Eva Powell. Visits, cards and phone calls from children and grand children marked the day. Dinner out and plans for more fun were in the offing as those Nettleton sisters go on a tare. Champions wish her many happy returns! More of those kinds of returns are wished for the Old Guy who says, "Don't pick it up until you know where you're going to put it down." He'll be sixty nine on the first!
Donald & Rita Krider really were surprised at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration on the weekend of the 21st of June. Somehow no cats were let out of any bags and the surprise was complete! The party was held a week after their anniversary which they now share with Staci and Dustin Cline. The heavy rains did not have any damaging effects on party-goer Vivian Floyd from Rogersville. She did come home to a surprise, however, and said, "It's for the birds!" As for the Clines, Dustin said he'd just as soon watch cars go by in Champion as in Durango, Colorado. The railroad there seems to be about the only advantage it has over Champion. How lovely it would be to go up to Norwood and get on the train and head out for distant places to see family and friends or just to have wonderful adventures. Poplar Bluff is the nearest port of train call and The Black River by the train station may well be out of banks!
Little Wild Flowers, common and rare, are benefiting from the climate. Just a stroll down a country lane or a familiar wooded path brings delight to the flower lover and berry picker. The dozens of varieties of flowering plants that can be seen in Champion just add to the long list of positive attributes of the place. It is a real garden spot. Linda's almanac from over at the Plant Place in Norwood says that the 3rd through the 5th will be most favorable for corn, okra, beans, peppers, eggplant and other above-ground crops. The 6th through the 10th will be a barren period—good for destroying weeds. Robin Chotzinoff's book, "People With Dirty Hands," came as a gift from a Texas Champion and has proven to be a great read. Interesting gardeners of all descriptions from all over the country share their methods and observations. Any of them would fit right in Champion.
A US Service Person died in Iraq for every day of the month in June this year. Champions join the rest of the Nation in extending Love and Gratitude to them and to their survivors. Supporting the troops who come home is as important as supporting those who are still over there.
The Skyline Auxiliary's meeting on July 1st is slated to be a productive gathering. Members will have the chance to view the Rose Star Quilt and to report on their ticket sales. Details of Picnic preparations will be hashed out fully. "It is auspicious" say some that the Skyline Annual Picnic will start on 08-08-08 this year! August 8th and 9th will be some entertaining and busy days around Skyline. Excitement is building and The Annual Picnic will doubtlessly prove to be another smashing success!
"When we sing instead of speak, we have intonation, melody line, and crescendo, which gives us a broader vocabulary to express ourselves," says Suzanne Hanser, chair of the music therapy department at Berklee College of Music. "Because singing is visceral (relating to, or affecting, our bodies), it can't help but effect change." It is proven that singing reduces stress and pain. Studies have linked singing with a lower heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and reduced stress, according to Patricia Preston-Roberts, a board–certified music therapist in New York City. Some Champions report that the song, "Be kind to your web-footed friends, for a duck may be somebody's mother!" is sung to the tune of "Stars and Stripes Forever!" Cool!
Harley's haying is done for the time being. His wonderful singing voice will be missed, but it is time for him to go home for a while. Barbara can hear him sing, "The barefoot boy with his shoes on came running down the street, with his pants all full of pockets and his shoes all full of feet. He was born when he was a baby and he died when he got old and that's how in the world the Old Folks tell that it ain't gonna rain no more!"
Reports of fervor, fun, family and friends are all welcome at Champion Items, Rt. 2, Box 367, Norwood, MO 65717. E-mail words to that song to Champion News. Sing that song or any other on the porch at Henson's Store. This charming mercantile is on the North Side of the Square in Downtown Champion where Champions are ever singing, "Look on the Bright Side!"
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The Longest Day of the Year was celebrated in style in Champion this year. Raymond and Esther Howard have become great grandparents again! Vanessa and Danny Howard are the parents of Noah Sebastian Howard who arrived on June 21st weighing in at well over eight pounds. They live over in Strafford but have Champion great-grandparents. Champions are hoping that Raymond and Esther can come home again one of these days for a visit. They always liven the place up so. Linda Watts, who lives over in Tennessee, was home visiting family in Champion on the First Day of Summer and celebrated her presidential birthday. She is officially old enough to run the country now and people who are acquainted with her figure she could do a good job of it. While her background could certainly stand the scrutiny, she is not inclined to enter the race. She has other fish to fry, or bake or broil. She really enjoys being back on the farm and her folks are always glad to see her. Dakota has been a big help during his stay but will soon go back across the big river to Tennessee with his Mom.
In Champion Father's Day sort of slipped by this year without much fan-fair. There were phone calls, cards and general expressions of Love and Gratitude to the Old Boy for all his selfless service as the backbone of the family and the community and the Nation. Perhaps an entry in the upcoming 4th of July parade will feature The Founding Fathers. They could give free advice and wisdom to onlookers: "Always whittle away from you." "Don't spit into the wind." "Be sure the switch is in the 'off' position before you plug in your power tools." "If you trade your liberty for security, you will have neither." "If truth is once deserted, unity and peace will not last long." "That metal button on top of your hat will conduct electricity." "Know where you are going to put it down before you pick it up." Sound advice and wisdom are always available in Champion.
It may be that Father's Day got lost in the hoopla around the first wedding in Champion in more than twenty years! The Fiftieth Wedding anniversary of Donald and Rita Krider, got lost in that same hoopla. They were honored in a surprise celebration over this last weekend. Their anniversary was on the 14th of June, a date that they now share with Staci and Dustin Cline. Harley, who has been down on the farm for a while now, went with sister Vivian Floyd and niece Diane Strickland back to Illinois for the party. They had a good time and made it back home safely. Vivian lives in Rogersville and it is hoped that the wet weather is sparing her any damage. Diane lives over in West Plains. She has just completed her RN degree! Congratulations to all the above including great grand parents, birthday celebrators, Fathers, anniversary markers, newlyweds, and Nurses–Champions all!
The Tyranny of Green is what some call the fast growing lawn that requires such frequent mowing. Haymakers have different ideas about it and so as usual, some are happy and some are not. It's like that pretty much everywhere. Tomatoes are growing and will ripen someday! It was the 27th of June, a Wednesday afternoon, when Donna Moskaly came sashaying down to Henson's Store last year with Joe at her side and her luscious prize winning tomato in her hand. Excitement is rising! Linda's Almanac from over at the Plant Place in Norwood says that the 26th, 27th, and 28th will be poor planting days…Good for general farm work. The 28th will be a perfect day for wishing Champion Esther Wrinkles Happy Birthday. The 29th and 30th will be good for planting root crops. Some folks are still just now getting things in the ground. Says one, "The frost is going to get that stuff!" But the optimistic old gardener thinks, "Maybe not." Rather than rule out the possibility of something good happening, the Old Dear is willing to put a little effort into something that might just as easily be a fool's errand or a bountiful harvest. "Well, if you don't plant it, for sure it won't grow!" Another old girl with dirty hands figured that she would just enjoy working at it whenever she can get to it and just never mind what all is not getting done. It is amazing what can be accomplished with a happy heart. There is also a little comfort in knowing it can't all be done. It is a matter of perspective. "Well, I look at it like this!" croaks the old Champion who then squints one of his rhumey old eyes shut and cocks his head to one side, grinning like he has a gold tooth, which he does not. Very funny.
On July 30, 2006 a young man wrote from Iraq, "I am 19 years old now. In the last three years, four months, and eleven days, 149 19 year olds have been killed in Iraq. I turned nineteen on May 8th, 2006. Two days before that, on May 6th, Lance Corporal Leon Deraps, U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Logistics Group, died in an Improvised Explosive Device attack in Fallujah. He was from St. Louis, MO. He was 19 years old. He was a Boy Scout who won 35 Merit Badges and was his Senior Prom King in High School. Remember, he was 19 years old."
The Skyline Area VFD Ladies' Auxiliary will have a meeting on July 1st. Louise Hutchison has asked that Esther Wrinkles bring the Rose Star Quilt to the meeting to be sure that all the members get a chance to see it. Bonnie and Pete Mullins from over in Wichita, Kansas have bought a lot of tickets for the quilt. Hopefully they will be able to get over for the picnic in August. What would it be like without some of Bonnie's wonderful pies? Pete and Bonnie have for years been most supportive of the Skyline Fire Department. They are the kind of folks that keep things fun and keep the important things going.
Report important accomplishments to Champion Items, Rt. 2, Box 367, Norwood, MO 65717. Report Champion birthdays or share some good advice or wisdom at Champion News. Sit out on the porch at Henson's Store on the North side of the square and release some of those healthy, disease fighting endorphins singing: "The night was dark and stormy, the old cow she was blind. She backed right up to the barbed wire fence and scratched her never-you-mind! Oh! It ain't gonna rain no more no more. It ain't gonna rain no more! How in the world can the Old Folks tell that it ain't a gonna rain no more?" They can tell because they are Champions and they are a looking on the Bright Side!
Champion is still all smiles over the beautiful wedding that took place on Saturday in the little church just South of the Square. Lonnie Krider and Karen Faye Upshaw married there almost forty years ago. A little later Richard Johnston and Linda Kaye Upshaw married there. Next came Larry Wrinkles and Theresa (Sartor) Reese in 1987, and now Dustin Cline has married Staci Krider in the same place. All these previous marriages have 'stuck' and there is every reason to believe that this young couple will have a long and happy life together. All of Champion wishes them every success.
Family and friends kept a tight rein on the General for the wedding. At the last minute it was happily discovered that someone had hid both his kilt and his accordion and so the parade that left Champion and wound its way all the way to Skyline for the wedding reception turned out to be both dignified and pleasant. The couple arrived at the reception in style driving a beautiful 1940 model Ford convertible—very elegant. The bride's cousins had prepared a lovely table for the cake and punch. The General was at all times monitored when he approached the punch bowl, as his family is keenly aware of his nature.
Foster Wiseman made quite an excellent ring bearer. He and his distant but close cousin Madelyn Ward were key players in the ceremony and performed their duties with precision and humor. Foster celebrates his third birthday on the 17th of June and his dad is reminded that he will be ready to drive in twelve or thirteen short years! Rodger quails at the thought!
Tennessee boys and Illinois girls who are regular visitors to Champion will catalogue this event as one of their special childhood memories for future reflection. Dakota was aiming to stay on the farm for a few days to help out with the hard work that goes on this time of the year. He is taller than his parents now!
The Skyline Ladies' Auxiliary had its meeting on Tuesday evening the 10th of June. They are getting ready for the August Picnic already. The meeting was held in the home of the recently elected president, Betty Dye, and was well attended. It was agreed that the next meeting will be held Tuesday evening, July 1st, to seriously get the ball rolling. It was revealed that tickets for the Rose Star Quilt are being sold in California, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois and Texas. No doubt some are going to Iowa too. It seems that a quilt has been won by a ticket holder from that state! Louise Hutchison sold that winning ticket. She was having a bout of bronchitis which kept her from the meeting. The Auxiliary all joined in extending hopes that she makes a speedy recovery.
Linda's Almanac from over at the Plant Place in Norwood says that 20th -21st will be good days to plant late beets, potatoes, onions, carrots and other root crops. The 22nd –23rd will be poor days for planting. Kill plant pests, spray, fertilize, do general farm work then. The 24th-25th will be a favorable time for planting late root crops, also good for vine crops and to set strawberry plants. The heavy rains in June have made hay-making awkward but gardens are generally flourishing. Esther Wrinkles reports having some trouble with aphids on some of her tomato plants. Several are having the same difficulty with the pesky little bugs. People spray them with a variety of things that range from Malethion to Ivory Liquid. Tomato plants are being carefully watched in Champion. Betty Thomas from over in Yates wants to enter the First Ripe Tomato In Champion Contest. No ruling has been made as to her eligibility, but she hasn't turned up with a ripe tomato to share either! She and Dale are getting geared up for the Pioneer Days already. That doesn't occur until October so between now and then they will be seen out supporting all the local communities with their summer picnics and festivals. They are good neighbors. (Mrs. Wrinkles has a good neighbor who slips around behind her back to mow her yard when she's not home. Imagine!)
Forty-four American servicemen have died there so far this year. 4101 have died in Iraq since the war was declared there. Americans find ways to express their Love and Gratitude to those serving and to the survivors of those who perish in the dangerous places of the world.
A few dry days have been a real gift to Champion. Haymakers are busy. Many have friends and family who live in parts of the country that are flooding or are recovering from floods. When the ground is saturated it doesn't take much rain to make for a dangerous situation. Champions are grateful for the rising water table, but they keep a weather eye out as well. Champion's Tennessee friend, Darrell Haden, lives just a little way from the Mississippi River and as the run-off from the big rains moves down the river it is hoped that he and his family stay safe and dry. "Oh! The night was dark and stormy. The air was full of sleet. The old man stepped out in the yard and his shoes were full of feet!"
Any cures or treatments for aphids on tomatoes will be welcomed at Champion Items, Rt. 2, Box 367, Norwood, MO 65717. E-mail verses to "It a'int a gonna rain no more, no more" to Champion News. Sing it right out loud on the porch at Henson's Store in glorious downtown Champion where it is understood that singing has a positive effect on health but not much effect on the weather. Still, in Champion, rain or shine, they are always looking on the bright side!
Staci & Dustin
Staci Elaine Krider and Dustin Michael Cline exchanged marriage vows Saturday night, June 14th at the Champion Church of Christ. Donald Powell performed the ceremony in the presence of many of the couple's family members and friends. Staci's sisters, Linda Watts of Murphysborough, TN, and Tanna Wiseman of Marshfield, MO, were her attendants. Dustin's brothers, Todd and Jeremiah, stood up for him. Foster Wiseman and Madelyn Ward served as ring bearer and flower girl. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Lonnie and Faye Krider. The couple drove a 1940 Ford convertible from the Church at Champion to the Skyline School where the reception was held. Staci's cousin, Elizabeth Johnston, made the delicious three-tiered cake and provided many of the decorations. The enthusiastic crowd of well-wishers included Dustin's parents, Cindy and Delmar Cline, his maternal grandmother and both his paternal grand parents, Charlie and Erma Cline. They joined many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in giving the newlyweds a grand send off with sparklers and fireworks. The couple will make their home in Seymour. Mrs. Cline will resume teaching at Skyline in the fall and Mr. Cline will continue operating his Republic business, Cline Collision.
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CHAMPION—June 9, 2008
When the excitement reaches a fevered pitch in Champion, Champions just let out a little sigh and think about those blissful quiet days when nothing much happens at all. Those kinds of days will be rolling around again soon enough and in the meantime enjoying the here and now is one of the very definitions of a Champion. It is the mark of an exceptional person who knows when things are good and acknowledges it at the very moment. It is kind of sad to think, "we were so happy back then and didn't know it." Sometimes people can even get so caught up in taking pictures that they let the real beauty of the moment slide by. If a person forgets to take his camera to the creek, then he doesn't have to worry about dropping it in the water, or losing it, and he just has to rely on his memory to replay the joys of the day the way people always have.
Imagine the General wearing a kilt and leading a bridal procession through Champion while playing an accordion. That is reported to be his current plan! He is so excited about the upcoming wedding of his niece that he is about to drive family and friends to distraction! The hope is that his antics will not prove so extreme that the attention is taken from the lovely bride. She is the very portrait of calm repose. No roguery however avuncular will rumple her placid poise. The bridegroom, however, is apt to be adversely influenced by her Illinois uncle who attributes his own long-term marital successes to having worn white sox to his wedding. He indicates that just wearing them is not enough. They must figure significantly in the wedding pictures. Some of the groom's kin may show up armed for a little pre-nuptial coyote hunting and, as is the case with any large gathering, the unknowns are rife with possibility. It will be a day to remember, one full of promise and optimism colored overall with the love and good wishes of family and friends.
Linda's granddaughter, Danielle, from Kansas City has been over in Norwood tending the store for her Grandmother. While Linda has been busy working with the plants and helping people find things, Danielle and her distant cousin have been minding the shop, waiting on customers and keeping things orderly. It is a rare situation that is not improved significantly by the presence of a granddaughter or great niece. This week Linda's almanac says that the 13th to the 15th will be favorable for planting peas, beans, tomatoes and other fall crops bearing aboveground. Sow grains and forage crops. Plant flowers. The 16th and 17th will be extra good for planting fall lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, collards and other leafy vegetables. All above ground crops planted now will do well. Plant seedbeds also. It is nice to have such a long period of time when conditions are just right for a favorite activity. If the weather will cooperate, Champions will have to tell everybody how good the gardening has been. It is a luxury to be able to wait for the weather to be good to do what one wants to do. Farmers have things that have to be done no matter what the weather. Then there are so many things in agriculture that are weather dependent like cutting hay. There are so many berries on the black berry bushes that people are holding their breath in hopes of getting just the right rain. This may be the blackberry crop of the century in Champion. Young visitors were too early for a lot of the berries that will be ripening in these parts, but they harvested a variety of other things including some yearling ticks. Sophia and Penelope are back in Texas now with just a little itching to remind them of the good times on the farm.
Some have only blooms, while some have real tomatoes. The rules for the First Ripe Tomato in Champion Contest are simple: The tomato must have been grown in Champion; must be shared with judges (anyone present at Henson's Store) and ideally will have its picture taken with the winning gardener for publication. There is no second place prize. The winner will receive acclaim, admiration, a blue antique fruit jar, $5.00 worth of tickets to win the coveted Rose Star Quilt hand pieced by Esther Wrinkles which will be given away at the Skyline Picnic on the 9th of August, and two dozen canning jar flats—a dozen each regular and wide mouth. The decision of the judges will be final and the tomato will be eaten on the spot. Any contestant unwilling to share his tomato will be disqualified.
After five years in Iraq, the U.S. military has suffered over 33,000 casualties, more that 29,000 wounded and 4,000 dead, and it remains engulfed by three converging currents that constitute the Iraq War—the underlying military conflict, the battle for political control, and grinding civil strife. The Pentagon has diagnosed roughly 40,000 troops with post traumatic stress disorder since 2003. Love and Gratitude for their service is the requisite start for healing.
One time a Champion was standing beside a famous person who said something that some found quite objectionable. It turned out that the Champion then had to convince people that knowing the famous person who said the objectionable thing did not mean that he also subscribed to the thought. Then people said that the Champion was distancing himself from his associate and indicated that there was something wrong with that. It is a good thing that Champions know how to think for themselves. A pleasant letter came from Tennessee Champion friend, Darrell Haden, who was talking about Vernon Dalhart. He was very influential in getting country music up and going in the mid-1920's. Prof. Haden said, "Probably one of the chief reasons Dalhart is not so well known as (Jimmy) Rodgers and the Carters is the fact that Texan Dalhart trained first to sing grand opera, which he did from 1910 until about 1916." This is the guy who made the "Wreck of the Old '97" popular. It is a great thing that as people progress through life, they grow and change and learn to appreciate new things. How dreary it would be to be stuck with only the thoughts and attitudes one held in the bloom of his formative youth!
It is unknown if there are more endorphins released in a person who sings grand opera than a person who sings "Sadie's Got Her New Dress On," which is one of Young Foster's favorite songs. It is known that those endorphins help the immune system fight off disease and depression. Champions are encouraged to sing at every opportunity (where song is appropriate, General Upshaw!)
Acknowledge good things at Champion Items, Rt. 2, Box 367, Norwood, MO 65717. E-mail secrets for marital success to Champion News. Release some endorphins on the porch at Henson's Store in downtown Champion where the beautiful brides are always looking on the bright side!
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Dalene Schober
Dalene Schober of Mountain Grove, MO recently received the saddle that she won as a result of being the High Point Winner in the 2007 Missouri First Division Standings of the Better Barrel Races Association. It was awarded to her at the 2007 BBR World Finals held at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds on April 23rd to the 27th this year.
Dalene Mallernee Schober began riding horses at age six was riding in competitions by the time she was eight. Over the years, she has won trophies, saddles, and cash prizes. Her Mother, Sharon Mallernee Sikes, says that Dalene has won enough ribbons to make a quilt, which she plans to make for her one of these days. Right now, however, her Mother is busy with her own farm and staying available to fill in for Dalene when she goes to the various barrel racing events around the country. Dalene and her husband, Jim Schober, have an operation south of Mountain Grove where they start young horses into riding and train barrel horses. Jim is a team roper and is partner in producing the Rope the Ozarks team roping series. Dalene refers to her Mother as her Number One Barn Hand and says that her mother is always willing to feed horses, rake hay or do whatever needs doing. She is quick to give her Mother the credit for her successes. She also expresses her gratitude to God for her ability and the resources she has had available to her. Having great clients and good horses to ride has been a gift.
Dalene grew up on Cold Springs Road in central Douglas County, one of three daughters of Dale and Sharon Mallernee. Her sisters are Teresa Blakey of Goodhope, and Lora Mallernee who lives a few miles down the road from their Mother. Dalene received her degree in Elementary and Middle School Education from Evangel University last May and while she enjoys teaching, she's content at this time to continue her horse training business. Find more information at www.schoberbarrelhorses.com.
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Good neighbors are to Champion what strawberries are to shortcake—just some of the very best part! Wes and Pat Smith came over and plowed Louise and Wilburn Hutchison's garden for them and a few days later Sharon and Farel Sikes came over and plowed it again. Meanwhile Joe Moskaly came and cut the weeds out of the fencerow and people are calling and stopping by just to see what they can do. What a pleasure to live in such a berg! Wilburn is feeling better and Louise is perking along with her regular pleasant and graceful proficiency.
Champions are sprucing up, fluffing up, shinning up and generally spiffing up for company. With the price of scrap metal going through the ceiling these days one noticed that a lot of old horse drawn history is being hauled off, but also that it is still nice to see things getting kind of cleaned up a little bit. Some people don't ever have to clean up for company because they live clean and orderly lives. Young Dusty Mike's Mom wouldn't leave a dirty dish in the sink over night for anything! Other Champions are not so fastidious. They say that it is not hypocritical or putting on of airs to present guest with a cleaner circumstance than they would regularly enjoy themselves, but that it is a polite gesture that reflects respect for honored guests. In any event, there are big and fancy doings afoot and Champion will delight in a hosting people from near and far who will come for joyful, sweet and romantic nuptial reasons. Other people like Sophia and Penelope will come all the way from Texas just to play in the dirt and have fun with the Old Folks–also sweet.
A bad tooth can have a profound effect on a person's overall health. The BBC says that five billion people worldwide suffer from tooth decay. Sometimes a person will endure a toothache as a way to acquire understanding of another's pain or as a way to keep perspective in the presence of a difficult houseguest. When at last the persistent discomfort is gone, the relief can be glorious. Medicines can be pretty tricky though, as an old Champion woman discovered recently. A person needs to read all that paperwork that comes with those prescriptions and pay heed. Those pharmaceutical companies aren't just writing that stuff to use ink. A swig of the over-the-counter cough medicine on top of a painkiller can put a person to sleep for a couple of days. In the big world outside they call that "overdose," or "OD." It may be that the old girl was just looking for a little rest. It was a perilous enough situation to give her serious pause. Old friend Foxfire Jack Ryan recommended the book, Worst Pills Best Pills, The Older Adults Guide to Avoiding Drug Induced Death or Illness. Public Citizen Health Research Group published it in1988. Uncle Al, The Lonesome Plowboy, liked to tell the story about how Eleanor Roosevelt was accosted by a rude drunk who told her that she was ugly. "Sir, you are drunk!" said Ms. R., to which the fellow replied, "Yes Mam, but I'll be over it in the morning!" This anecdote has also been attributed to Winston Churchill (not concerning Mrs. Roosevelt, however) and is only used here as an example of being able to get over things or not. Getting over a toothache often requires a dentist and all are grateful that they are no longer in the barbering trade and 'bouncing' teeth as a sideline.
Another posthumous Medal of Honor has been awarded. This time to a 19-year-old young man who threw himself on a grenade to save his four fellow soldiers. He was doing what his Nation has asked of him and he did it willingly with pride. He has Love and Gratitude coming to him and all his bereft survivors. The death toll in Iraq now of just U.S. Service Personnel is 4086.
Esther Wrinkles has already put up enough gooseberries from her last year's birthday gooseberry bushes to make a pie! Lucky with be the guest who gets to share that treat! Louise says that the wild gooseberries on her place are really going to bear well. Faye hasn't found too many yet. Maybe they will get together. Linda's Almanac from over at The Plant Place in Norwood says that transplanting will be very good from the 3rd through the 9th and that the 6th and 7th will be excellent days to plant crops that bear their yield above the ground. Gardens are really looking good around Champion, though it has been too wet to work the ground much in some spots. The First Ripe Tomato in Champion Contest may have some hot contention this year.
"That's alright, Dad. Everybody makes a mistake sometimes." So said Foster to his Dad when he apologized for having used a harsh word in a tense traffic situation the other day. The sentiment has broad application when it comes to getting a tractor stuck in a mud hole or not having a jack in a truck with a flat tire. Champions are generally a forgiving lot, but they have very good memories. "All water under the bridge," one Champion descendant calls the old days. She sent pictures of long time residents of the area known as "Riley Holler." As new people move into the community and work to make a place their own, they are just like the people who did the same thing before them. Everyone works to put his stamp on the land, but the land endures while people come and go. There is much to be learned from the past. A person might do well to turn the TV off every now and again and go hunt up an old timer.
Barbara Krider and her lovely granddaughters, Elizabeth and Alexandria, will be sashaying into the neighborhood early next week to help the young Champion couple celebrate their connubial commitment. When Bert, the cab driver, and Ernie, the cop, harmonized in the rain when George Bailey married Mary Hatch, their song was I Love You Truly. Whatever the song, hearts will be light. Singing releases those endorphins that help the immune system fight disease and depression.
Describe some fun with Old Folks at Champion Items, Rt. 2, Box 367, Norwood, MO 65717. Applicable antidotes can be e-mailed to Champion News. Release some endorphins on the porch at Henson's Store with some songs like By the Light of the Silvery Moon, Get Me To The Church On Time, or Oh Promise Me. New beginnings, romance and optimism are all the Vogue as Champions are always looking on the bright side!


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in conjunction with specific therapeutic techniques. Therapists work in paired teams, under the guidance of a medical doctor, to administer MDMA during 8-hour therapeutic sessions, separated by unmedicated integrative therapy sessions. The teams of therapists at The Pearl Psychedelic Institute have been trained through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) MDMA Therapy Training Program to facilitate MDMA-assisted therapy.
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What is Expanded Access?
As defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expanded access is a potential pathway for a patient with an immediately life-threatening condition or serious disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical studies.
Is MDMA legal?
MDMA is an investigational drug, which means that it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale for medical use in the United States. MDMA is also a controlled drug and is illegal to use outside of research. However, The Pearl Psychedelic Institute has been authorized by MAPS to legally administer MDMA under an FDA-approved clinical study in order to work toward the legal use of MDMA as a viable treatment for PTSD and trauma.
Is MDMA the same as "Ecstasy" or "Molly"?
"Ecstasy" and "Molly" are terms for recreational drugs that may contain MDMA as well as other compounds. Because these recreational compounds are rarely tested for purity, strength, or adulterants, they should not be considered equivalent to MDMA.
How does someone receive MDMA-Assisted Therapy at The Pearl Psychedelic Institute?
Please continue to check this website for updates on program candidacy information. The Pearl Psychedelic Institute accepts applications from anywhere in the world.
Is MDMA-Assisted Therapy Expensive?
MDMA-assisted therapy is not currently covered by health insurance because it is still considered an investigational treatment. The total cost of several months of therapy might be cost prohibitive for many people. Through fundraising activities and donations, The Pearl Psychedelic Institute is working hard to make the cost less of a barrier.
How can I support this project?
We accept and greatly appreciate donations to our nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible are used to further research and provide direct service to patients.
The Pearl Psychedelic Institute
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ADVERTISEMENT Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton acknowledged Friday afternoon that the photo could prove embarrassing to the woman pictured, a view shared by some advocates for abused women. But in the welts and marks on the face of the woman in the photo, some also saw a teaching moment. "If it could happen to Rihanna, it could happen to anyone," said Kim Gandy, president of the National Organization for Women. There are an estimated 4.8 million domestic violence attacks on women and another 2.9 million attacks on men each year, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. "Maybe it is a good idea if it's her, if young girls see this," said Susan Murphy-Milano, a Chicago author and advocate for battered women. She said she hopes it makes them think, "Is the next picture going to be of her in a morgue?" Both women expected the image, which even Bratton wouldn't go so far as to confirm was Rihanna, could spark a new awareness about domestic violence. "The reality that domestic violence can happen to anyone, even someone with fame and celebrity, ought to bring home the point that this is a problem for our entire society," Gandy said. "We can't avoid or ignore it." Bratton told reporters that along with launching an internal investigation into whether the photo is police evidence, he is also looking into how TMZ obtained the picture. He said the department may pursue a felony conspiracy case against TMZ and whomever might have helped them get the image. Bratton said he suspected someone within the department leaked the photo, but did not elaborate or go so far as to confirm that it came from police evidence files. "We are not treating this lightly," Bratton said. "It's an embarrassment to this department if in fact evidence was leaked. "It's going to be a very painful experience for any personnel from this department and possibly those who they may have engaged in a conspiracy with to violate the laws of California." TMZ did not say how it obtained the image and a publicist for the site did not return a phone or e-mail message seeking comment Friday. Brown, 19, was arrested Feb. 8 on suspicion of making felony criminal threats, but police have not publicly identified his alleged victim. The woman was Rihanna, according to a person familiar with the situation, who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. A spokesman for Brown said the singer had no further comment beyond a statement released Sunday in which he said he was "sorry and saddened" about the incident. His attorney has not returned calls seeking comment. Rihanna broke her silence on Friday, her 21st birthday, by releasing a statement through Rubenstein Associates. "At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown," the statement read. "She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time." The singer canceled a planned birthday bash in New York and postponed concerts overseas in the days following the incident. Prosecutors are still waiting for police to present more evidence against Brown. Bratton said Friday that detectives are working quickly to finish that investigation, and the inquiries into the leak. Both Gandy and Murphy-Milano said one of the reasons the photo's release is so shocking is because domestic violence isn't in the spotlight except for when it involves high-profile couples. "Such a graphic image may give people pause and make them think about what we're doing for the women who don't have resources to escape and take care of themselves," Gandy said. She said the country's economic problems will translate into more domestic violence cases as families suffer financial strain. 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Aislinn Murray
Aislinn MurraySenior Brand Manager
Testimonial - Aislinn Murray
Working at Rémy Cointreau since April 2018
Current position: Senior Brand Manager, Cointreau
Based in New York
3 key skills to work in your team?
1. Passion – not only does it motivate us individually, but it is also incredibly energizing to be around other people who are passionate about what they do.
2. Ability to self-start – it's possible for essentially anyone to have a great idea and take the steps to bring it to life. It's unlikely anyone is going to give you a roadmap or a to-do list; it's on you to take the initiative.
3. Attention to detail – as a marketer, you need to zoom out and zoom in, see the big picture but make sure you nail the small things.
What does the role of Senior Brand Manager entail?
For the past two years, I've been the Senior Brand Manager for Cointreau in the Americas. In this role, I work with my team to drive the brand marketing strategy for Cointreau in our market with a focus on media, PR/social, and partnerships. In a nutshell, my job has been to take the Cointreau global brand platform and campaign and roll that out in the most effective, relevant way in our market. It means that I've needed to be highly in tune with our client to make sure the brand breaks through and plays a meaningful role for that person.
I'm excited to share that I'll be moving on to a new adventure very soon – starting next week, I'll be leading The Botanist in the Americas as Brand Director.
How did the Covid-19 crisis impact your daily tasks and the Cointreau brand in the US?
While I miss many aspects of working together in person, our team has been able to operate very well remotely during COVID-19. (We have IT to thank for that!)
Rémy Cointreau is big enough to have a portfolio of amazing, world-class brands to work on but small enough to stay nimble and focused on bringing ideas to life. At some companies, ideas can be inhibited by process – too many layers of leadership, too much focus on internal presentation – but that isn't the case at Rémy.
The crisis has introduced a lot of change and uncertainty which has had us managing our marketing plans very closely. In some cases, we've gone back to the drawing board several times to make sure that what we communicate is appropriate for the moment. It's made me thankful that our team and our partners are so nimble and have been able to swiftly pivot in the changing environment. Despite the challenges, Cointreau has had an incredible run during this time. The US has a strong – and recently, exploding – cocktail market and Cointreau has a cocktail platform to match it. We've seen momentum build over the past few years, but the brand's performance in the last few months has been unprecedented. While spirits overall is growing, Cointreau is pacing 3X the category – growing triple digits. We are outperforming key competitor Grand Marnier and recently gaining more share than Aperol. E-comm has taken off during this time and Cointreau is the #1 Rémy Cointreau brand on Drizly, the primary e-comm platform in the US.
What is the best thing about your job?
There are lots of aspects I love about my job, but one is the opportunity to work on such an iconic brand like Cointreau. We've invested strategically in the brand over the past few years and have witnessed significant growth as a result. Cointreau has had a special place in the US for a long time – it's at the heart of The Margarita, the #1 cocktail in our market – but right now it's in a particularly exciting, relevant position with clients. I love being able to challenge myself each day on how to continue to drive the brand in our market.
Moving forward, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work on The Botanist which has such a strong link to terroir and incredible potential to grow in the Americas region.
Joining a new industry
What is it like to work in the spirits industry compared to your previous experiences?
I came to Rémy Cointreau from the beauty industry, where I was at L'Oréal for six years. There are some key similarities between spirits and beauty. To start, both industries have some of the most coveted, exciting brands to work on. There are similarities with the business drivers and marketing mechanics. As a result, you have people cross over between industries – a few of my teammates have beauty backgrounds. Those factors made for a pretty natural transition.
There are differences where it comes to the products we work on. In beauty, there is a huge focus on innovation: you constantly roll out new launches, new shades, and new packaging. For a marketer, it becomes a lot of launch and portfolio management. In spirits, particularly at Rémy, we're focused on a few products that have long, storied histories – in some cases, products that are hundreds of years old. This allows us to really focus on building our brands and telling their stories rather than always looking to the next best thing. Our innovation lies in the storytelling and how we continue to build brands that transcend trends.
Above all I think the difference is where it comes to culture: the one big thing I heard about spirits before I made the move was that it is a "people" business. That's true of the industry but particularly of Rémy. You feel the value of people on all sides of the business, from the presence of the master distillers and blenders behind the spirits to the attention to our clients who buy the brands. We've all heard the "spirits bring people together" angle, but it's more embedded in the Rémy culture than just that.
Building a career at Rémy Cointreau
You are relatively new in the organization, can you recall your onboarding?
I remember feeling very impressed by the level of preparedness for my onboarding, from my manager to HR to the overall organization.
Upon arrival, I had all my introduction meetings already set up in my calendar. My company cell and credit card had already been set up. I arrived right before our annual region-wide meeting, where my manager introduced me and another new member on my team to the whole organization. I couldn't have asked for a smoother onboarding.
How you feel you have evolved in 2 years+?
I feel lucky to have learned from my incredible team and colleagues over the past two years. There have been proud moments (I won "employee of the year" for the Americas last year, which was a humbling high point!) but there certainly have been challenges and learnings too.
I believe that no matter how much you grow, there can always be more growing to do. I'm excited to move into a new role on a new brand to continue the journey.


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Country artist Wynn Williams takes his act to Fort Worth
Wynn Williams has shared the stage with acts like Josh Abbott and The Randy Rogers Band. Now he's ready to release his first album. He's also performing at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium in Fort Worth on Saturday.
Deep Blue Something touring with new music
The guys from the band Deep Blue Something are on tour now with new music they hope will match the success of their best known song -- Breakfast at Tiffany's. The Denton natives worked on an EP, which then expanded into a full-length album.
Black Pumas perform on Good Day before sold out shows
This Austin band is one hot ticket with every show this weekend sold out. The Black Pumas are Grammy nominees for the best new artist.
Junior Players perform live on Good Day
The Junior Players are helping kick off 2020 with "The Wild Party" -- a show that filled with love and loss. The group of high school students from across North Texas provides free programs in local rec centers, low-income housing developments and schools.
Mariah Carey Creates New Video For Christmas Classic
Pop singer Mariah Carey releases a new music video for her number 1 song "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
The Firehouse Theatre is performing the classic "The Wizard of Oz" through December 22 to get you to think about home this holiday season.
Michael Martin Murphey brings Cowboy Christmas back to Bass Hall
A holiday tradition returns to Fort Worth next week. Grammy nominee Michael Martin Murphey will bring his Cowboy Christmas back to Bass Hall. It's a combination of poetry and song.
Christmas Pops Preview
Reginald Smith, Jr. gives us a preview of this year's "Christmas Pops" show at Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Royale Dance Academy of Dance: The Nutcracker
Royale Dance Academy of Dance is performing 'The Nutcracker' Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts.
Akron Watson
He's been on Broadway, has a role on the FOX hit, Empire, and is putting out his own new music.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Movie In Concert Series
DSO has many things to offer this holiday season. The annual Christmas Pops concert is December 6 - 15. Also coming up is the latest Movie In Concert "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Dallas String Quartet releases holiday album
They're referred to as Bach meets Bon Jovi. The Dallas String Quartet performs contemporary classical and pop music using both traditional and electric strings. And the group just released its holiday album -- A Very Merry Christmas.
San Fermin celebrates fourth release in Dallas
Critics called the last album by the group San Fermin ambitious and moving. They will celebrate their fourth release tonight in Dallas at the Kessler Theater.
Zane Williams bringing country music back to North Texas
Zane Williams returns to Good Day to share one of the new songs from his latest album. He's got a concert this week in at the Courtyard Theater in Plano.
Day in the life of Broadway dancers comes to life on North Texas stage
You won't want to miss the award-winning musical "A Chorus Line" about the true lives of onstage Broadway stars. The production is directed by one of the original Broadway cast members. It's showing in Irving tonight.
Renowned pianist Christopher Goodpasture to perform with Dallas Chamber Symphony
Christopher Goodpasture has performed across the country including at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He's praised by the Washington Post for his sparkling performances. And today he joins the Dallas Chamber Symphony to begin its 8th season.
Josh Weathers puts out first album in a decade
He is a Fort Worth singer and songwriter known for his high-energy shows. Josh Weathers also just put out his first album in a decade. He gave Good Day a preview of one of the songs.
Jackie Castro launches solo career
From the band Castro with her brothers, Jackie Castro is now launching a solo career. She's back on Good Day to celebrate with her new single. She says the song Romanticize is a song for all the hopeless romantics out there.
IMAJ State Fair Preview
IMAJ is playing the main stage Sunday, October 13 at the State Fair of Texas. This year she will be opening for Billy Ray Cyrus. Here's more about her upcoming performance: https://bigtex.com/event/imaj-3/2019-10-13/
Country Singer IMAJ to perform at State Fair of Texas
Country singer IMAJ is performing at the State Fair of Texas again. This time, she's opening for Billy Ray Cyrus.


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Magic, Pacers Looking To Start Winning Streak In Eastern Conference Clash
Brian Yalung / Jan 25 2023, 12:34PM EST
Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers Getty Images | Jason Miller
The Orlando Magic are hoping to follow up their last win over the Boston Celtics with another victory when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Amway Center.
It was a huge win by the Magic over the rampaging Celtics, a win that snapped the Cs' nine-game winning streak.
Paolo Banchero led the way for Orland with 23 points and five rebounds. Backing him up was Wendell Carter Jr. who finished with 21 points and 11 caroms.
"I know they came out and hit some really tough shots early on, but we stayed he course from there," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. "Then obviously we wanted to make sure it was a defensive effort down the stretch."
The Magic are scoring 111.7 points per game, 26th in the NBA. They also have an offensive rating of 111.3, 25th in the league.
Defensively, Orlando is giving up 114.3 points per game, 17th in the league. They have an adjusted defensive rating of 114.5, 26th in the league.
However, the Pacers are expected to pick up from their previous win over the Chicago Bulls, 116-110, and avoid another loss.
In that victory, Myles Turner came out with a credible showing after pouring in 26 points and seven rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to drop 26 markers of his own along with seven boards.
"He [Matthurin] was the most animated I've seen him in the huddles all season," coach Rick Carlisle said. "He was being encouraging, saying 'We can do this, we can do this.' He just brings an indomitable will to compete, to get the ball in the basket and to outwork you."
The Pacers are 12th in the league in points scored per game with 115. They also own an offensive rating of 112.4, 22nd overall in the NBA.
Defensively, they are allowing the opposition to score 116.8 points per contest, 24th in the league. Their adjusted defensive rating is 114.2, 16th in the NBA.
The Magic are -4.5 favorites to prevail over the Pacers who are at +4.5. The Moneyline for this matchup is -190 for Orlando and +159 for Indiana.
The Magic and the Pacers get it on Wednesday at the Amway Center in Orlando with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. E.T. The game can be watched via NBA League Pass with live streaming also available thru fuboTV.
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Molinazzo di Monteggio: – Leading European micronization experts and particle size specialists, Micro-Macinazione, has announced a new research program on research and development into new micronization techniques.
The Swiss-based company has invested CHF 1 million ($1.09m) in a new Research and Development department, tasked with developing new and more flexible techniques for micronizing particles.
Micro-Macinazione is the only European firm engaged in the micronization of pharmaceutical compounds to offer solutions spanning the entire production process, from the construction of equipment to contract milling and end product analysis.
The Ticino-based company is seeking to strengthen its position as a client-focused provider of particle analysis solutions in the international arena.
"Pharmaceutical development is increasingly demanding the use of micronized compounds with ultra-small particle sizes of just 1–10 μm," explains R&D Director Piero Iamartino.
"The principle is that the smaller the particle size, the more effective the active ingredient; micronization increases surface area relative to volume and hence boosts efficiency, he explained.
"The possibilities opened up by our new R&D lab will enable us to respond to our clients' wishes with greater flexibility and more tailored solutions in development, production and analysis," says Piero Iamartino.
Five chemists and engineers will initially staff the new R&D lab, which came on stream last month. They are collaborating to develop optimum solutions for clients, with co-operation between chemists and engineers enabling Micro-Macinazione to construct superior end-to-end services,extending from the micronization itself through construction and delivery of equipment to the final analysis services.
"We have more than 200 clients, including the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. We have created our new R&D lab so as to be able to meet their growing demands in relation to the analysis of active substances and the quest for the optimum technique for micronizing ultra-small volumes," says Giovanna Libralon, Head of Business Development.
"In setting up this department, which we plan to expand in future, Micro-Macinazione is carving out a further competitive advantage in the European market by having construction and process specialists work together to devise solutions right from the R&D stage.
Micro-Macinazione is a premier provider of micronization technologies and services in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The company is Europe's leading provider of micronized bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and also markets world-class services and machinery, based on four decades experience. Micro-Macinazione works with more than 200 customers worldwide, including most of the largest pharma multinationals.
Micro-Macinazione ('Micro-grinding') was founded in 1970, manufacturing its patented Chispro fluid energy spiral jet mills, which are still mainstays of its product rage today. The Molinazzo di Monteggio headquarters, in the Luganoarea, also houses Micro-Macinazione's engineering and process consultancy services.
The company's manufacturing sites are fully cGMP compliant and process APIs to customer requirements from milligram batches to multi-tonne production consignments. Micro-Macinazione is the only micronizing processor in Europe whose total annual production capacity exceeds 1,000 metric tons.
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Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!
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Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You! NYC Reviews and Tickets
Waste of time, Confusing, Heartfelt, Too loud, Funny
Jay Alvarez's solo show recounting an escape from oppression and murder across treacherous waters on a difficult journey to America.
Castro and his oppressive murderers took control in 1959 after Batista's midnight escape, leading to the horror of parents parting with their children in order to get them to the safety of the United States and out of harm's way under Operation Peter Pan. So unfolds the real life story of writer-performer Jay Alvarez. Playing family members and friends in this one-man show about his middle of the night exodus in March 1964, when he was 4 years old. The whispers and churning waters transport him, his father Humberto, his mother Chiqui, his abuelo and sundry other relatives and friends out of the grasp of madness and murder.
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Critic Reviews (8)
Jane Horwitz
For a previous production
"Jay Alvarez's short but galvanizing solo piece gives Americans a good-natured nudge. In a poignantly personal way, the actor/playwright reminds us why some people, at least metaphorically, still kiss the ground in gratitude that they made it to these shores...An ingratiating performer, Alvarez keeps his audience right with him. "
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Sandi Durell
"The intensity of suffering and terror is ever present, merged with the elation of ever-binding love. He is brilliant in his transformations. The pace at which this 60 minute show moves seems like a split second because I was so powerfully captured by the story and performance. It's not to be missed!"
Tony Frankel
"Manages to capture the experience of his family's perilous escape with such heartrending power that we are amazed at what lengths some people will go to for freedom and, most importantly, how Americans take our freedom for granted. It is masterful storytelling... My concern is that Alvarez' fascinating show may get lost in the morass of one-person plays – this story needs to be seen by huge audiences."
Carissa Cordes
"It is a story filled with strength of character, laughter, identity, and hope. Indeed, the show opens with a very heightened moment, which did not invite me in immediately, but as the story unfolded I found myself truly enjoying the experience...Ends with hope towards a brighter yet unknown future in a new world. It makes me wonder what happened to that little boy and each of the characters I had become attached to."
"We know and care for the characters, are familiar with each one's quirky mannerisms. Alvarez has made us care. The once impersonal story of refugees from Castro's Cuba has been made hauntingly real. And that's another beauty and wonder of the piece, that in a few moments Alvarez is able to establish and sustain an emotional connection between the audience and the characters that he portrays."
Lynn Berg
"No one else could tell this tale like Jay Alvarez does and he does so with skill and heart...Alvarez tells Cuba's and his family's story, simply and effectively, without plays for glory or reverence. This makes 'Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!' a powerful communal experience."
Campus Circle Staff
"From beginning to end, his performance conveys the messages of love, support, peace, tradition and hope for a better life... A fearless, spectacular manner with positive energy, pride and inspiration. With mannerisms and stage presence like Robin Williams, a comparison between the two comedians can be easily made."
Ely Rosa Zamora
"An outstanding narrative of Humberto's carefully planned strategy to escape with his family from Cuba to the United States, told through the vivid images of his son's childhood memories...It is refreshing to see such a delicate theme presented like a big puzzle in the form of many separate lives, still waiting to be put together into one big coherent picture. "


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Unique character creator Halinka's Fairies has a gorgeous collection of minature folk for Easter.
The hanging keepsakes for children or adults are handmade in Sussex from wrapped wire and special fabrics like silk, lace and vintage evening dresses.
There's a Mad Hatter's Tea Party collection with Alice, the Mad Hatter, dormouse, white rabbit and more which would look great hung from twigs as table centrepieces.
The whimsical Mr Fox's Easter Parade collection includes a cute hedgehog, Easter bunny and Mr Fox himself.
Halinka also makes flower fairies year-round linked to certain months, a great idea for birthdays. Characters are £18.80 upwards with cost depending on size.
hello a little late but l had one of Halinka's fairies for Christmas and discovered she did flower fairies. thought my friend who is 70 in July and is into flower fairies would love one for her Birthday so l contacted Halinka and she has agreed to do a special one for me as my friends birth flower is Larkspur and blue is her favourite colour.
This is way beyond what she does as l understand she works on her own.


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What are your favorite Xbox exclusives Renegade? I haven't owned a Xbox since the original, so i'm a bit out of touch of what the good exclusives are. Apparently State Of Decay 2 is going to be an XboxOne/Win10 exclusive. I really wonder though if they will eventually release a Windows 7 compadible PC version in a few months, like they did with the Killer Instinct reboot.


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Ahmadis' Holidays Plagued With Fear in Indonesia
Not all Muslims celebrated Idul Fitri with jubilance and excitement. For members of the Ahmadiyah minority sect, this year's celebration is marked by heartache and fear.
Firdaus Mubarik, a spokesman for the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI), told the Jakarta Globe on Wednesday that approximately 600 Ahmadis in Sukadana village in West Java's Cianjur district had been banned from using their mosque for prayers.
"Ahmadiyah followers in Sukadana village were told by the village chief that they could not use their own mosque to hold a Idul Fitri prayer in case of a possible attack by the residents," Firdaus said.
"For us, this is a threat."
Instead, Firdaus said the group had to hold its prayers inside an Ahmadiyah Islamic school as guards from Cianjur kept watch.
Similar threats were also aired against Ahmadis in Makassar, who were recently attacked by assailants from the hardline Islamic Defenders Front (FPI).
"Even though our mosque was damaged by the FPI on August 13, thank God we could hold Idul Fitri prayers in our own mosque peacefully this morning wthout any disturbance," Irza Rasid, an Ahmadi from Makassar, told the Globe.
"Unfortunately, we could not stay longer to gather and celebrate Idul Fitri among the Ahmadiyah congregation because we did not want the FPI to come and attack us," he added.
Last month, FPI members attacked the Makassar office of the JAI, where Ahmadis had planned to hand out food and groceries to the surrounding community.
"The FPI often conducts raids on Ahmadiyah activities without any coordination with the police. Not only did they carry out raids, but also threats and intimidation towards us." Irza said. "It needs to be understood that we do not want to fight back … because we have our own motto, which is love for all, hatred for none."
The JAI has recorded more than 160 cases of violence against Ahmadiyah communities in the last 10 years.
In Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Ahmadis have been living in a rundown shelter for nearly six years after their village was attacked and ransacked by mainstream Muslim groups.
"We have lost our land, we have lost our homes. Some have even lost their lives, but we are thankful for we have you, Allah," Ahmadi children sang after the community performed their Idul Fitri prayer on Wednesday.
Many cried as some 50 children sang the song remembering the violence that drove them away from one village to the next, destroying every possession that they owned.
More than 250 Ahmadis took part in the prayer, occupying a tiny room in the middle of the abandoned Transito building. The ceiling showed signs of collapsing on to the congregation, which had to use makeshift prayer mats made from recycled newspapers and torn sheets of plastic.
Community members prepared a simple chicken stew and rice cake.
"I know they are nothing fancy, but they remind me of home," 58 year-old Siti Kalsum said.
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Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen - I loved the 1845 setting and who is more creepy than Edgar Allan Poe? I loved this adult read.
The Accident Season by Moira Fowley-Doyle - This one had some great fantasy elements and was just spooky enough for me.
Blythewood by Carol Goodman - This historical fantasy series has it all: great atmosphere, an eerie setting, magic, and romance.
The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters - There's a great historical setting, many visions of darkness, hypnotism and fantastic atmosphere in this page-turner.
Made for You by Melissa Marr - This YA novel has a Southern Gothic vibe and includes an edge-of-your-seat mystery involving a killer.
The Diviners by Libba Bray - I almost didn't add this novel to my list, because this novel did scare the bejesus out of me, but it's so well written. If you like your novels a bit scarier than I do, you'll enjoy this historical fiction/fantasy novel that kept me turning the pages late into the night.
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready - This is my kind of ghost story. It's one of my favorites and I enjoyed the entire series.
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin - This one is a creepy paranormal novel that kept me glued to the pages. It's very haunting and very creepy.
Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin - Here's another ghost story that is right up my alley; plus, it's set during the Civil War time period. I loved the scrapbook portion with illustrations as well!
Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head by Lauren Oliver and H.C. Chester - This novel is a fun who-done-it middle grade mystery with a great historical NYC setting.
What are some of your favorite not-so-spooky novels? Share with me in the comments below.
I was surprised you included The Diviners because I couldn't read that one at night! Especially after watching the creepy and haunting book trailer. I've read a number of the other books on your list and they are perfect Halloween reads without being too spooky. I think Beautiful Creatures might fit the bill too.
I think you would like Mrs. Poe, Christina. It was one of my favorite reads a few years ago. I will have to check out The House is Haunted.....sounds fun!
I know....The Diviners really spooked me at times, but not as much as say Stephen King or adult novels from the horror genre, so I decided to include it. Great idea including Beautiful Creatures---that one would work as well! Thanks for visiting!
Oooooh, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer looks GOOD, Christina! Yikes!! :) Thanks for sharing these; it is definitely that time of year!!
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer is really, really good.....yes, perfect for this time of the year. Thanks for visiting, Tara!
I LOVE scary stories. I prefer atmospheric scary over gory scary! Have you read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield? It is one of my faves - a great, atmospheric Halloween read in the Gothic tradition. I think you wold really like it! I'm currently reading Daughters Unto Devils - but I think this one might get a little gory!
I will have to check that one out! Thanks for the recommendation, Leanna! Haha....even the title of the one you are currently reading sounds a bit too scary. haha. I will check out Thirteenth Tale though. Thanks for visiting!
Great list! I actually love a good creeper--the scarier the better. I did love The Diviners and have been meaning to read the rest of the Mara Dyer series for ages. I enjoyed the first book and then just never followed up with the rest.
If you love creepy reads, definitely check out The Diviners. I could only read it during the day! Thanks for visiting, Natalie!


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The South East Handball Association League or as simply known, the SEHA League was established in 2011 as a regional tournament. Teams from Southern Eastern countries like Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Belarus, and Ukraine are taking part in it. In the current, 2020-21 season, 10 teams have been competing for a place in the final which will be held next Sunday, on the 5th of September in Zadar. This week fans can follow the quarter-finals where the two top teams of the competition, Telekom Veszprem and Vardar 1961 are also playing. These teams are the most successful clubs in the history of the league. With Vardar winning it the most times, on five occasions.
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The Hungarian runners-up, Telekom Veszprem, have already played the first leg of the quarter-finals against Croatian Nexe. In a very tight game, Momir Ilic's team won 35-33 in Croatia. Now they are favored to win at home as well. Online sportsbooks in Hungary offer the odds of 1.096 for the victory in their SEHA League quarter-finals odds. Even though their opponent, Nexe also played well and was close to beat them in the first game. Thanks to their left-back, Halil Jaganjac who scored 10 goals in the match.
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In the other game on Thursday, the record winner of the tournament, Vardar 1961 will host the Croatian champions, PPD Zagreb. Online gambling sites in Hungary favor the home team to win the match with the odds of 1.53. This is not a surprise after the Macedonian champions have been dominating this tournament since its beginning. Vardar has also won two EHF Champions League titles in recent years and belongs to the European elite. We can find top players like Spanish Eduardo Gurbindo and Serbian Darko Dukic in their squad.
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Carteret school board candidates against mayoral control
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Three candidates running for the Carteret school board oppose the ballot item.
The question was added to the ballot when all nine of the school board members voted for it.
If passed on Election Day, school board members in Carteret would be appointed by the mayor, not popular vote.
CARTERET - The borough's school board on Aug. 31 voted unanimously to add a question to the ballot in the November election that, if passed, would give the mayor control of appointing board members instead of election by popular vote.
Since then, several candidates running this year have come out against the measure, saying that it is important to keep the appointment of board members in the hands of the community. The New Jersey Education Association has also started a campaign opposing the ballot item.
"In my view, there was absolutely no reason to put that kind of question on the ballot," said Lydia Singura, who is running for a seat on the Carteret Board of Education. "It's always been that elected people are elected by the voters. In my opinion, you're taking away that right."
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Singura, who was a board member in 2011, believes that mayoral control of the board would eliminate outside input on matters affecting education.
"You're basically muzzling everyone, you're not going to have any input from outside, it's just going to be one person running the board," she said. "And again, that's not democratic."
Carteret is currently a Type II school district, meaning board members are elected by popular vote.
Of the nearly 600 school districts in the states, only 17 were Type I districts with boards appointed by mayors as of September, according to state data. Many of the Type I districts were in urban areas, such as Trenton and Union City.
If the resolution were to pass, Carteret would be the only Type I school district in Central Jersey.
"If I have the ability to appoint the board, accept their budget to help prioritize the programs, then the public can hold me accountable if education doesn't improve in this town," Carteret Mayor Dan Reiman said.
Reiman, who has served as mayor for 13 years, said that being mayor already allows his appointment of housing authorities, the board of health, municipal court judges, prosecutors and other positions. The only complaint he often hears from constituents is the efficiency of the school system, he said.
"All that authority is already invested into mayors," he said. "The question with this is, 'Should the board of education be appointed by the mayor or should they continue to be elected?'"
According to state data from 2014, Carteret High School had a graduation rate of 87 percent, which met the state target of 78 percent that year.
The dropout rate was 2.3 percent, however, which was over the state target of 2 percent.
"It shouldn't be a political figure who's running education," said Kinny Nahal, a school board candidate. "It should start with the local community members."
She said a mayoral-controlled board "might be detrimental to our community."
Nahal, who graduated Carteret High School in 2009 and works as a teacher in the Passaic School District, said that building a sense of community is important for raising awareness on local education issues.
Janet Hanley, who has worked as an educator at Carteret High School for 40 years and is also running for the school board, said mayoral control of the board would not be fair because "voting is one of our rights."
Hanley, a lifelong resident of Carteret, said the school board has "always been elected by the people."
Some of the school board members who voted for the question to appear on the ballot this year said that it only made sense to leave the decision up to the voters.
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"I was asked whether or not to give the community the right to vote on the issue of how school board members are put into place," said Patricia Golino, a first-year Carteret school board member who is seeking re-election this year. "In my eyes, I had no choice but give the voting population their voice. It was their voice that elected me to the school board, and I trust that."
Three candidates will be elected for three-year terms. The candidates running for the three-year terms are Martin Murray, Debra Weaver, Golino, Singura, Hanley and Nahal. One person will be elected to a one-year unexpired term. The candidates are Gregory Setar, Arvinder Singh and Hardyal Singh Johal.
As the election nears, flyers have been mailed to Carteret voters arguing both sides of the ballot question.
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Reiman's campaign sent out a letter that said, "This year we as voters have a unique opportunity to ensure that we hold the school system accountable. Vote YES on your local public school question in support of better schools."
The New Jersey Education Association's November School Elections Commission sent flyers out opposing the measure.
One flyer asked, "Who should make critical decisions about our public schools: parents or politicians?" Another flyer said, "Our children's future is at stake. Stop the Carteret school takeover."
Ultimately, the decision affecting the school district will come down to the voters at the polls on Election Day.
"I feel like the community needs to be aware and I feel like the community needs to be the personal judge of who they think is going to be right for our kids' education," Nahal said. "At the end of the day, it's about our kids. It's about quality education."
Staff Writer Nick Muscavage: 908-243-6615; ngmuscavage@gannettnj.com