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Youngsville Christmas Parade Press Generates $11K for Needy Children
December 11, 2020 /in Local News /by WIZS Staff
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-Press Release, Town of Youngsville
At the end of a year that found too many Americans isolated and dejected due to a wide variety of challenges, the annual Christmas parade in Youngsville, North Carolina helped encourage warm-hearted people from across the nation to respond in the most Christmas-like of ways.
At the conclusion of a hectic week leading up to the town's Christmas parade, Mayor Fonzie Flowers appeared live on the nationally broadcast 'Fox and Friends' television show just two hours before the parade began. After reiterating the town's careful guidance and precautions to facilitate a safe parade, Mayor Flowers then asked viewers to consider donating to the town's Shop with a Cop program.
In the 24 hours that followed the mayor's appearance on national TV, the town received more than $11,000 in donations from at least 500 individual donors – over ten times what the program brought in last year.
This outpouring of support was no surprise to town leaders since the response to the decision to move forward with the Youngsville parade was overwhelmingly positive. In a video published via the town's YouTube channel, Mayor Fonzie Flowers said, "a tally of the responses to the town's social media communications regarding our parade has yielded a total of 1,001 positive responses and only 30 negative responses. In other words, more than 97% of community members support the town's decision. Rest assured that – at least in Youngsville – the will of the people will always be heard."
Youngsville Chief of Police J. G. Whitley proclaimed, "We never expected this type of response. All I can say is there will be a lot of very happy children this year in Youngsville. All these donations will bring immeasurable joy into the homes of some Youngsville families that are most in need. We cannot thank our community and these generous donors enough."
The Shop with a Cop event will begin at the town's community building (115 E. Main Street) at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Residents can donate by clicking on the pop-up notification on the town's website (townofyoungsville.org) or by visiting tinyurl.com/donate-shop-cop.
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'No Visitor Policy' in Place at MPH Until Further Notice
December 3, 2020 /in Health, Health, Local News, Local News /by WIZS Staff
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
Maria Parham Health has released a statement announcing that A NO VISITOR policy will be in place at the Henderson and Franklin Emergency Departments beginning at 5 p.m. on December 3, 2020.
Visitors will not be allowed in the waiting area or permitted in the Emergency Department patient care areas. All visitors will be requested to provide a cell phone number for contact and will be required to wait in their cars.
The only visitor exceptions are as follows:
Power of Attorney representatives
Patients nearing end of life may have 2 visitors
Children 16 years and younger may have 2 visitors
These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
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Valenzuela Selected as Franklin Co. Emergency Services Director
December 3, 2020 /in Local News /by WIZS Staff
-Press Release, Franklin County Government
Franklin County Manager Kim Denton has named Hendrix Valenzuela as Emergency Services Director. Valenzuela will assume the position on December 14, 2020. Valenzuela comes to Franklin County from Cumberland County where he served as the County's Emergency Management Program Coordinator.
Valenzuela's public safety career began with the Fire Service where he served as a volunteer Fireman within his community as well as a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Burlington, NC and Town of Carrboro, NC. Valenzuela's next role was serving as a Multi-Hazard Field Planner with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) Eastern Branch Office.
Valenzuela served as a key staff member during disaster activations for Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. He received special recognition from the North Carolina General Assembly in January 2019 as a result of his personal rescue of a missing child in Craven County.
Valenzuela graduated from High Point University in High Point, North Carolina with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and he received a Master's Degree in Disaster & Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
"The Franklin County Emergency Services Department provides essential services, and Mr. Valenzuela's experience and enthusiasm will continue our commitment to delivering high-quality services and ensuring emergency preparations for our citizens," Denton said.
For additional information, please contact Kim Denton, Franklin County Manager, at (919) 496-5994.
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Town of Youngsville Moves Forward With Annual Christmas Parade
The Town of Youngsville posted the following message via its Facebook page regarding the annual Christmas parade:
Dear Youngsville Residents:
The town board of commissioners would like to communicate its intention to move forward with its annual Christmas parade, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, December 5, 2020. We would also like to share we have consulted with the Franklin County Health Department and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and will incorporate a variety of COVID-19 mitigation measures into our parade operations plan.
While some have advised us to cancel our parade (including county and state health officials), we have received overwhelming support from the community to continue. Please know we do not take this decision lightly, and that we have carefully weighed many factors in our decision to proceed. The most overwhelming factors in our decision are the sheer number of individuals that wish us to move forward, and our confidence that residents will make responsible choices for themselves and their families.
Regarding responsible choices, we'd like to communicate to all those considering enjoying the parade this Saturday with us. First, if you or anyone in your household is at-risk and/or has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, we encourage you to quarantine at home until your individual situation permits you to safely be in public. Second, if you will be attending the parade we encourage you to practice physical distancing, use hand sanitizer, wear a face covering, and adhere to all other public health best-practices. The town will also be posting signage along the parade route to remind everyone of these guidelines.
To those with continued reservations, we would like to share that – when using the standards established in our governor's executive orders regarding the square-foot-per-person limits for retail stores – the "capacity" of our 18.2-acre parade route would be over five times the population of Youngsville. Thus, we're confident that when parade-goers observe physical distancing and spread-out along the parade route (along with observing all other guidelines), we will have a safe and successful parade.
Additional information regarding the parade may be found by visiting the following website: tinyurl.com/youngsville-xmas
Thank you for making Youngsville the best place to live in North Carolina!
Yours truly in public service,
Mayor Flowers and the Youngsville Board of Commissioners
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GRRO Announces Free COVID-19 Testing, Food Box Distribution This Week
November 18, 2020 /in Local News, Local News, Local News /by WIZS Staff
-Information courtesy Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc.
Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. (GRRO), along with partners Cardinal Innovations and Groundwater Solutions, is hosting a series of COVID-19 testing events this week.
Testing times and locations are as follows:
Wednesday, November 18 ~ 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Franklinton Middle School Parking Lot
224 Rams Way
Franklinton, NC 27525
Thursday, November 19 ~ 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Word Tabernacle Church (Impact Center Building)
821 Word Plaza
Friday, November 20 ~ 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Granville County Expo & Convention Center
4185 U.S Highway 15
Tuesday, November 24 ~ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
326 W. Rockspring St
Henderson, NC 27536
Like GRRO's testing events last month, these events will be conducted as low/no contact drive-up services. People who get the free COVID-19 test will also receive a free family box of food, PPE and information on resources to help them through the pandemic.
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Louisburg Man Arrested on Second Degree Kidnapping, Weapons Charges
November 17, 2020 /in Local News /by WIZS Staff
-Information courtesy the Franklin County Sheriff's Office
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and Domestic Violence Unit responded to 888 Fuller Road in Louisburg in reference to a domestic with weapons call.
As a result of the incident, Nicholas Adam Hughes, a Franklin County resident, was arrested and charged with: one (1) count of Felony Discharge Firearm within Enclosure to Incite Fear, one (1) count of Felony Second Degree Kidnapping, one (1) count of Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon, one (1) count of Misdemeanor Communicating Threats, one (1) count of Misdemeanor Injury to Real Property, and one (1) count of Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer.
Hughes is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under an $80,000 secured bond.
Nicholas Adam Hughes – 39 years of age – 888 Fuller Road, Louisburg, NC 27549
Nicholas Adam Hughes (Photo courtesy FCSO)
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Suspect Arrested in Bunn Car Wash Homicide
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff's Office
On November 10, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m., law enforcement personnel from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit, State Bureau of Investigation and the Raleigh Police Department arrested Darryl Lamont Jones on an outstanding warrant for First Degree Murder.
Darryl Lamont Jones
Darryl Lamont Jones allegedly shot and killed Mariano Palacios Hortelano at the Bunn car wash on October 27, 2020. Jones is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center without bond.
The joint efforts of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the Bunn Police Department, the Raleigh Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) led to Jones's identification and subsequent arrest.
Darryl Lamont Jones, 20 years of age, 25 Monarch Court Youngsville, North Carolina.
This matter remains under investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Wayne Daniels with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at (919) 340-4343.
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COVID-19 Outbreak Reported at the Franklin County Detention Center
November 9, 2020 /in Health, Local News /by WIZS Staff
The Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) reports that as of Friday afternoon two (2) staff–members and thirty (30) inmates have tested positive for COVID–19 at the Franklin County Detention Center in Louisburg, NC.
Staff from the Franklin County Health Department and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are working together to address this outbreak for the safety of inmates and staff.
Working in consultation with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the FCHD and the Sheriff's Office quickly implemented testing of inmates and Detention Center staff, contact tracing, quarantine/isolation measures and enhanced cleaning protocols.
The FCHD will continue regular testing of inmates and staff, contact tracing and the use of quarantine and isolation protocols in response to this outbreak.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated that "the safety of our staff and inmates are our top priority and we will continue to work with the Health Department and follow CDC guidelines and all safety protocols as we move forward."
Local Health Director, Scott Lavigne, stated that "the early testing of inmates and staff, contact tracing, the use of quarantine/isolation measures and the wearing of face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE), will greatly assist us in resolving this outbreak."
The Franklin County COVID–19 Emergency Operations Center will issue additional statements as more information becomes available.
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Franklin Co. Announces New Convenience Site Hours
November 2, 2020 /in Local News /by WIZS Staff
With the ending of Daylight Savings Time on November 1, 2020, Franklin County Convenience Sites will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday, November 2, 2020.
All sites are open during these hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with the exception of the Timberlake Road site, which is open on Thursday as well.
The updated schedule of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. will be observed until Monday, March 15, 2021, when Daylight Savings Time resumes. For reference, the schedule can be located online at https://www.franklincountync.us/services/solid-waste.
For additional information, please contact Lee Bodenhamer, Solid Waste Director, at (919) 496-5002.
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Kim Denton Appointed Franklin County Manager
October 30, 2020 /in Local News /by WIZS Staff
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners appointed Kim Denton as County Manager at their October 19 meeting. Denton has served as Assistant County Manager since December 2017 and will take the lead as County Manager November 1, 2020, upon the retirement of long-time County Manager Angela L. Harris.
"I appreciate the confidence the Board of Commissioners has placed in me," Denton said. "My knowledge of the County's important objectives will help ensure continuity."
As Assistant County Manager, Denton has led the County's Broadband Action Team, as well as directly supervised several departments and worked with Department Heads on accomplishing a number of Departmental projects. She has worked with the County Manager as a member of the Budget Team and helped interpret and shape policy. Denton directed the Facilities Review and Space Assessment Study to assess the condition and future objectives for County facilities.
"I look forward to working with the Board of Commissioners and County staff to address the opportunities and challenges ahead," said Denton.
Prior to service with Franklin County Government, Denton served over six years in the Franklin County Clerk of Court's Office as Assistant Clerk working in the Estates and Civil Departments. Her previous experience includes over ten years in the telecommunications industry working with the company now known as CenturyLink, holding positions in Accounting, Marketing and Regulatory departments. She is also an avid supporter of a number of volunteer organizations in Franklin County.
Denton graduated from Peace College in Raleigh, North Carolina and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University. She is a native of Franklin County where she currently resides with her husband, Thomas. She has two sons, Mark and Edward.
For additional information, please contact Angela L. Harris, Franklin County Manager, at (919) 496-5994.
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Q: Structure of a Vector Space through ring homomorphism My question is:
Suppose we have a ring homomorphism from $\mathbb Z$ to any finite field $F$ whose kernel is $p\mathbb Z$ (say).
Now this ring homomorphism induces another ring homomorphism $h:\mathbb Z / p\mathbb Z\to F$.
My question is how this new homomorphism $h$ gives $F$ a structure of a vector space over the field $\mathbb Z/p\mathbb Z$?

A: Define map $\varphi\colon\mathbb Z/p\mathbb Z\to \operatorname{End}(F)$ with $\bar n\mapsto(x\mapsto h(\bar n)x)$. Verify that $x\mapsto h(\bar n)x$ really is additive so the map is well-defined and that $\varphi$ is ring homomorphism that preserves unit. This defines ring action of $\mathbb Z/p\mathbb Z$ on $F$, and thus $F$ is $\mathbb Z/p\mathbb Z$ vector space.
Alternatively, define multiplication by scalar with $\bar n\cdot x = h(\bar n)x$ and verify vector space axioms.

A: For $c \in \mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z}$ and $a \in F$, define the scalar multiplication to be $c\cdot a = h(c)a.$ You should check that this is a well-defined scalar multiplication.
Any finite field is a finite-dimensional vector space over its prime subfield. Here, you have embedded $\mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z}$ into $F$ as its prime subfield.

A: $\newcommand{\Z}{\mathbb{Z}}$$\renewcommand{\phi}{\varphi}$$\DeclareMathOperator{\End}{End}$Perhaps it is useful to rephrase first the axioms of vector spaces in the following manner.
Let $V$ be an abelian group, and $K$ a field. Let $\End(V)$ be the ring of endomorphisms of $V$.
Then a structure of a $K$-vector space on $V$ is equivalent to a homomorphism of rings with unity $\phi : K \to \End(V)$. In fact, if you have such a structure, and $\lambda v$ denote scalar multiplication of $v \in V$ by $\lambda \in K$, then $\phi(\lambda) = (v \mapsto \lambda v)$ defines such a homomorphism. And conversely if one has such a homomorphism, then defining $\lambda v = (\phi(\lambda)) (v)$ yields a vector space structure.
So in your case $F$ is an abelian group. If $a \in \Z$, the map $v \mapsto a v$ (where $a v$ is the $a$-th multiple of $v \in F$) is an endomorphism of the abelian group $F$, and the map $\Z \mapsto (v \mapsto a v)$ is a homomorphism of rings with unity $\Z \to \End(F)$, which has kernel $p \Z$, and thus yields as you note a homomorphism of rings with unity $\Z/p\Z \to \End(F)$.

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Vitality and Ignite executive slate face off in SGA debate
Emily Clemons Contributing Writer
The Student Government Association Debate between Ignite and Vitality candidates took place on Monday, February 23 at Club Downunder. Roger Rozanski, Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court, served as moderator for the debate and issued the questions to the parties and candidates.
After giving the candidates a minute to introduce themselves, the debate began with all-candidate questions.The first question required each candidate to be specific and give three concrete and measurable goals that they have for their time in office.Andrew Wilson, the Ignite Presidential candidate, began by naming his three goals: a meal swipes donation program, making the Donald L. Tucker Center for affordable to students in order to increase student attendance at Tucker Center events, and increasing relations with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on the student level.
Wilson (I) spoke passionately about the University's relationship with the tribe, but pointed out the campus' lack of involvement in educating the student body about the Seminole tribe. "I think in a very measurable way, what I'd like to see as a goal for our administration is by the time 2016 Orientation rolls around, we'd love to have a session implemented in Orientation that focuses on education about the Seminole tribe, the history, the traditions."
Following Wilson was Laurence Thompson, Ignite's Vice Presidential candidate. His goals include an SGA summit, which would allow students greater opportunities to get involved with SGA; an executive committee, which would serve as a stepping-stone of sorts for SGA involvement and help the Executive Cabinet members; and a dinner with the Dean, where students can get to know the deans of their colleges and see them outside of the President's backyard barbeque at the beginning of their freshman year and at gradation.
Last for Ignite was Jennifer Lucas, the party's candidate for Treasurer.Her goals were to increase student awareness of fees and how their money is spent, to create a Treasurer's council that would facilitate open communication between herself and RSOs, and to increase funding for minority student recruitment at the University.
Jean Tabares, Vitality's Presidential candidate and first up for his party, identified his three goals as: a parking forgiveness programs; opening up the advisory cabinet of the Student Body President; and working with M.A.R.C, University Health Services, and other organizations to implement sexual assault prevention and mental health awareness education into the curriculum at Orientation.
"We've met with the transportation services as well as many other areas of this campus to make sure that what we put on our platform is feasible because we don't want to make false promises on our platform," Tabares said, reiterating this party's emphasis on a student-led platform and revitalized voices.
Iyanna Pierre-Louis, Vitality's Vice Presidential candidate, also outlined very platform-specific goals.Hers include lobbying for the development of an International Student Union, making the Safe Bus more accountable by creating a Safe Bus app, and attending the meetings and events of as many underrepresented RSOs as she can.
This question closed with Vitality's Treasurer candidate, Emily McGuiness, who defined her goals as: increasing the reach of SGA through funding; allocating more money externally, rather than just within SGA; and developing a Treasurer's Summit.This summit would occur at the beginning of each semester and be followed by monthly meetings to discuss problems and concerns with the budget.
Later, the debate shifted from all-candidate questions to candidate-specific questions, a couple of which hinted at controversies from Stefano Cavallaro's (I) term this previous year.The Presidential candidates were asked, first about their ability to accurately represent student views on the Board of Trustees, a place with a reputation for limiting the power of the student voice.Wilson (I) responded that the work involved was key to accurate representation.The Student Body President not only has to build relationships with other board members, faculty, staff, and students to earn credibility and respect, but he or she also has to do some homework.
"I think that looks like doing more surveys, I think that looks like before any decision that's happening on a trustee level, we're making sure that that's included on our SGA monthly summit, or that's being communicated through the student senate, through the FSView, so that we're getting really quantitative data on what students want to see."
Tabares (V) held a similar view, stating, "It's all about making sure the students know the issues beforehand and also giving them the opportunity to poll, to have that survey on the SGA website or on Blackboard, to make sure that they can voice their opinions.And then we'll have the information and present that before making any decision."
In another hint at Cavallaro-era controversy, the Presidential candidates were next asked, "the Student Body President is granted broad powers of appointment and dismissal.If elected, what qualities would you look for as you choose who will serve in appointed leadership positions?"
Beginning with Vitality Party, Tabares answered that he wants to open the doors to student government, rather than limit them to those with SGA experience.Specifically, Tabares said he looks for someone who is qualified for a given position and "can make the best job happen."He stated as an example, "someone who is passionate about their role and actually genuinely cares about what they're doing and isn't self-interested.Someone like this I'd like to cite is Julianne Simpson."
Simpson resigned from her position as OGA director in October of last year, and later contested the resignation, claiming President Cavallaro and Vice President Johnson violated the student code of conduct by unfairly forcing her to resign.
Tabares (V) said that before her dismissal, Simpson did an "amazing job" as OGA director and went on to say that, in reference to the dismissal portion of the question, limiting SGA involvement is "something we shouldn't do."
In response, Wilson (I) said that he looks for people with innovation and initiative."You're only as effective as your board, your team, the people working with you," he said."We need to surround ourselves with the best, most qualified people that we can find."
The last Presidential candidate-specific question focused on a specific point in the 2015 budget proviso that calls for students to be charged $12.86 per credit hour in order to fund SGA and other campus resources.The charge amounts to about $463 per term for a student on a full 12-credit hour schedule.The question: are students getting their money's worth?
Wilson (I) said yes."We really did our research and looked at the Office of Institutional Research on campus and some of the numbers they've pulled.They've decided that the average student uses close to $500 per semester, and that comes in terms of the gym, concerts, speakers, and that's not all that's provided."
Tabares (V) staunchly disagreed."I believe no, they're not.These students don't know where they're money is going towards."Again, reiterating Vitality's emphasis on student voices and the fact that the party has spoken directly with students, he says that students do not know where their money is going and, therefore, cannot adequately take advantage of the resources that they pay for.
By the end of the debate, both parties were feeling confident and prepared for Wednesday's elections.
Tabares (V) said the students have been excited about Vitality's emergence as a new party on campus, and believes the student body is ready for change.Vitality seeks to provide this change through their student-built platform."We fact checked and met with the administration to make sure that these goals are tangible, so we had more than enough time to campaign and our name is out there.It's all up to the students on Wednesday."
Ignite, in contrast, is looking to continue a tradition of excellence and is hoping for success in the election."I expect voter turn out to be at an all time high this year, which we're all really excited about.And I think they're [Vitality] great competition."Wilson (I) is proud of the legacy that Ignite leaders before him have left, saying that the concept of the "Ignite family" has been huge for them."There's a reason that Ignite has been successful in the past. Our number one goal is to bring that family atmosphere, that family mentality to student government and to all of the organizations that we serve."

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USS Louisiana )…..project battleships...£99.99 each
Rye Field 1/35 Challenger II............………………£53.99
Border Models 1/35 Pz. IV Ausf.J late...……….....£49.99
Border Models 1/35 Pk. IV F2 & G...……………..£49.99
Zoukei Mura 1/32 Henschel HS129 now in stock..£134.99
Gekko Models..
Bedford MWC...……………..£39.99
Bedford MWD...……………..£39.99
British ATMP...…………… . £28.99
Cruiser tank A9 Mk.1... …...£49.99
Cruiser tank A9 Mk.1 CS......£49.99
Cruiser tank A10 Mk.1A...….£49.99
Cruiser tank A10 Mk.1...…...£49.99
Cruiser tank A10 Mk. 1A......£49.99
Cruiser tank A10 Mk. 1A CS.£49.99
Rye Field 1/35
M4A3 76W HVSS Sherman with interior...£73.99
NEW We have a limited number of the complete range of Asuka 1/35 Shermans ranging in price from £59.99 to £63.99.
Telephone for details.
1/700 Flyhawk
HMS Invincible...…………..£34.99
HMS Invincible (deluxe)…..£49.99
HMS Agincourt...……..…....£34.99
HMS Agincourt (deluxe)..…£49.99
HMS Galatea (Ltd)………...£59.99
HMS Kelly...……………..….£24.99
HMS Kelly (deluxe)……..….£29.99
Scharnhorst 1940 (deluxe...£55.99
Scharnhorst 1943...………..£39.99
Scharnhorst 1943 (deluxe)..£55.99
Gneisenau………………..…£39.99
Gneisenau (deluxe)……..….£55.99
Royal Navy Dockside base..£22.99
Battle of the Atlantic...………£29.99
HMS Lively...………………..£26.99
plus all the range of Flyhawk 1/700 ship kits
1/700 Aoshima
HMS Jervis...…….£29.99
HMS Norfolk...…...£39.99 (ltd edition)
HMS Norfolk...……£29.99
HMS Cornwall.......£39.99 (plus S class destroyer)
HMS Kent...…..….£39.99
HMS Dorsetshire..£39.99 (plus 2 x U boats)
HMS Exeter.....…..£29.99
1/700 Fujimi
IJN Shinano………£55.00
IJN Kumano...……£46.99
IJN Suzuya……….£46.99
plus other rare IJN warships - telephone for details
1/700 IBG
HMS Ilex...…………………….£15.50
HMS Harvester...……………..£15.50
HMS Hotspur ……………..... £15.50
HMS Gloworm (1938)………..£15.50
HMS Ithuriel (I Class)…….…..£15.50
HMS Garland (G Class)……...£15.50
1/700 and 1/350 from AJM models of Poland.
These are resin kits with photoetch (and wood decks for 1/350) of Royal Navy paddlesteamer minelayers..
HMS Queen of Thanet
Ascot Class
1/700...£45
1/700 HMS Cardiff (1943)……………..£75
1/700 HMS Coventry AA cruiser...……£75
1/700 HMS Campania...……………….£95
1/700 HMS Jervis Bay..........................£98
HMS Esperance Bay............................£98
1/700..Admiralty Type flotilla leader Scott Class...£40
1/700..HMAS Stuart Flotilla leader Scott Class.....£40
HMS Douglas .................................£40
HMS Mackay...................................£40
HMS Campbell.................................£40
HMS Malcolm..................................£40
A Class destroyer............................£40
B Class destroyer............................£40
HMS Express (E class)…...……………….…..£40
HMS Fame (F class)…………...£40
HMS Ark Royal (1915-18)……£60
(NEW) HMS Black Swan...…..…£40
(NEW) HMS Ibis...….........£40
(NEW) HMS Royal Scotsman...£65
(NEW) HMS Royal Ulsterman …£65
(NEW) HMS Springbank…....……£75
(NEW) HMS Alynbank.........£75
Hawkins class cruiser (with flight deck).....£90
(HMS Vindictive)
Hawkins class cruiser HMS Raleigh............£80
Transport HMS Princess Beatrix...............£60
AMC HMS CHITRAL.............................£80
USS Currituck Seaplane tender................£85
1/350 HMAS Stuart..............................…...£95
Admiralty Type flotilla leader Scott Class...£95
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Mole Military Miniatures 1/35 white metal kits
British 10cwt 4.2" Mortar trailer
Lightweight GS trailer...……..£5.00 each to clear
We now keep Value Gear 1/35th and 1/72nd accessory packs.. £9.00 to £14.00 each.
Also many unusual Aoshima and Fujimi 1/700 Japanese ships
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All the new releases from Trumpeter, Airfix, Dragon and more - phone or e-mail for details
Welcome to Dorking Models.
Dorking Models has been established for over 50 years in the town of Dorking in Surrey. It is a real model shop and within the 400 year old building is one of the best ranges of plastic kits to be found in the South of England. Apart from the range of kits we have in stock accessories such as Evergreen plastic strip, Humbrol, Tamiya and some Mig paints, various woods, metals, tools, scenic accessories and books.
We are also main agents for Hornby trains and Scalextric slot racing as well as keeping good stocks of Lego products.
We keep all the major and many minor ranges of plastic kits and we specialise in military models in 1/72 and 1/35th, aircraft in all scales, and a large range of ships, especially 1/350th and 1/700th plastic and resin kits. Among the kit ranges we keep are:
Academy, AFV Club, Airfix, Aoshima, Bronco, Dragon, Emhar, Flyhawk, Decals, Masterbox, Meng, Mini Art, Mirror Models, Mole Military Miniatures, Revell, Roden, Soar Art, Takom, Tamiya, Trumpeter, UM, Valom, Zvezda
Dorking Models has been mentioned in Arthur Ward's books on Airfix kits and his follow up Classic kits which mentioned our extensive collection of the vintage Eaglewall kits (originally manufactured in Dorking in the late 1950's). We always encourage a visit to the shop which is a throwback to how model shops used to be - bursting at the seams with stock but now you can order online or by telephone if you cannot make the journey.
Our shop window is almost a landmark in Dorking with many made up models dominated by a 1/35th scale Dora railgun.
Dorking Models is owned by Tony Lawrence who, as past Chairman and President of the Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society (IMPS) used to be involved with the War and Peace military vehicle show (then the largest show of it's type in the World) since its inception over 30 years ago as well as being a committee member of the IPMS - UK (International Plastic Modellers Society) back in the early 1970's.


I wanted to try the In Good Company Challenge at Snaps and Snippets since the company featured this month is American Crafts, one of my favorite manufacturers. Over time, I have used up most of my collection of their papers and Thickers. Since I was fighting off a cold over the weekend, I made a card instead of a layout. I have some (older) cute Easter paper that I had not used yet. I originally planned to use white foam Thickers on the card, but I am running out of vowels.
Card Stock: Kraft from Stampin' Up!
Marker: Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up!
Lovely card...haven't seen that paper before!
This is super cute. So glad that you were able to join in this month. Although for some reason, I am really craving a chocolate Easter bunny (or two)!
What an absolutely adorable card! You make it look so easy. Cards intimidate me. It's crazy! Thanks for the inspiration!


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not what I was seeking, but its what I got.
with the opportunity to grow up in a family that was rich in Italian tradition.
years since his passing, but in some ways it felt like only yesterday.
and I decided on taking a trip to Italy.
by means of a short cat nap.
panini sandwich and a coke. Did you know a Soda in Italy is served with no ice?
I didn't. I was beginning to think that Italians are against all things cold.
noticed the Pope was waving to the crowd from his apartment window.
Unfortunately I was unable to match that minor detail in my photograph.
being home to Saint Francis, whom happens to be one of Italy's most famous saints.
then boarded the train to return to Rome.
few miles of our journey.
We left early in the morning on a train that headed deep into the territory of southern Italy.
mountains that were consumed with brush fires.
amber's would blow into the open windows of the train car and land in our laps.
field with no way of getting there.
while later our ride showed up and off we went.
time, but I agreed that it was hot!
him. We walked up a few streets and came to a house. The house was very small.
family in the best way he knew how, by being a good provider and a hard worker.
Eric Baldino, PROUD son of Pete Baldino.


Apia, SAMOA — Magic Circus of Samoa ring master, Tupa'i Bruno Royale has a retirement plan in Samoa.
He told the Samoa Observer of his interest in establishing an amusement park to be known as the Samoa Safari Park.
"I have discussed with the Prime Minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi and together with Cabinet, they have given their complete blessing for Samoa to have a permanent amusement park," Tupa'i said.
"It will have a small zoo with zebras, camels, beautiful birds from around the world.
"The small amusement park will be where families on the weekends can have barbecues or picnics, and at the same time enjoy riding the ferris wheels, different kinds of rides, opened on weekends and holidays," Tupa'i said.
He added that he has acquired 12 rides, but altogether there will 14 rides for children and adults.
"Samoa has a circus and it travels around the world; now we can have an amusement park too.
"For families in rural areas, many have never been to an amusement park due to the fact that they are all found overseas.
"But imagine Samoa having its very own - that is a dream come true for so many children. It will be affordable for all. They can even have camel rides, but it's also educational at the same time when learning new things about the animals they get to see," he added.
Tupa'i said there is no specific date to start with his plans, but they have a couple of venues in mind.
"I cannot disclose the location yet; but we are working on it and it's getting close.


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OA Youth Engagement Program
OA Ambassadorship
Discover Ouelessebougou
About Ouelessebougou Alliance
Ouelessebougou Alliance was founded in 1986 to give Utahans the opportunity to serve a specific African community — knowing their assistance was going directly for whom it was intended.
Learn About OA
The purpose of our OA Youth Engagement Program is to inspire globally-minded youth who engage in education, service, and leadership now and in the future. It was designed to bridge two different cultures on opposite sides of the world. For 35 years, OA has been connecting youth, parents, and leaders from Utah with friends in the community of Ouelessebougou. The benefits on both sides are immeasurable.
In Utah, students are learning about life in a unique place, building connections with new friends, and having opportunities to make a difference in one of the most impoverished areas of the world. In Mali, hundreds of villagers are making new friends, learning about life in a distant land, and receiving much needed assistance, such as donated mosquito nets, classroom materials, or life-saving vaccines.
"I'm grateful I get to help the villagers of Ouelessebougou and learn from them."
I was first introduced to the Ouelessebougou Alliance by my mom, but her grandfather, my great-grandfather, was the first one to really have a big part of it. I am so happy that this is part of my life.
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Service Oriented, Globally Minded
Through the OA Youth Engagement Program, students of all ages are having incredible opportunities to connect across cultures. From art exchanges and education days to fundraisers for crucial village needs, students are expanding their global knowledge and feeling the power of their own hands. Our pinnacle leadership opportunity is our OA Ambassadorships, which allows older students to participate in researching local needs, designing their own passion projects, then seeing the results of their work first hand in Mali. The experience for any student who participates in the Youth Engagement Program is life-changing. Not only do students grow in understanding, tolerance, and compassion while they are involved, but the ripple effects carry on with lifetime service-minded citizens.
"The school partnership allows the children of the two communities, who in the future will be outstanding adults, to get to know and understand each other better."
Former Mayor of Ouelessebougou
How Does Volunteering Benefit Youth?
There has perhaps never been another time in history when the mental health of our youth was more threatened. Depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness are at all-time highs. One of the most effective ways of battling these struggles is through community connection and service. By learning about another culture that lacks so many basic comforts—like clean water, healthcare, and education—youth have an opportunity to become aware of the benefits they take for granted every day. By stepping in to make a difference for villagers who struggle with sickness, a lack of sanitation, hunger, and poverty, Utah students can feel part of something greater than themselves and see the power in their own hands to make a difference.
We know from research that serving others counteracts the effects of stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. It gives a sense of purpose and pride in seeing the results of hard work. Simply connecting with others is one of the single greatest catalysts of happiness. By engaging in the OA Youth Engagement Program students of any age can not only bless the lives of others across the globe but they can also impact their own lives for good.
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According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Brahma started the creation of the world from the month of Chaitra, which is regarded as the first month of the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of the new season when new flowers and fruits start to blossom. Chaitra month fall in March- April, when the Sun starts its journey through the Zodiac cycle. Some people believe that Goddess Durga descended on the first day of Chaitra Navratri and Brahma started the work of creation of the universe at the behest of Mother Durga. Another belief is that Lord Shiva allowed his wife Durga to visit her parent's house for nine days (Chaitra Navratri). During these nine days, it is said that the Goddess killed demon Mahishasura. This signifies the victory of good over evil. It is customary for Hindu women to visit their parents' home during this auspicious time.
Maharashtran Hindus refer to the festival, observed on the same day, as Gudi Padwa (Marathi: गुढी पाडवा).
The Sindhis celebrate the same day as Cheti Chand, which is the beginning of their calendar year.
Manipuris also celebrate their New Year as Sajibu Nongma Panba on the same day.
The Hindus of Bali in Indonesia also celebrate their new year on the same day as Nyepi.
Ugadi is one of the five Hindu national public holidays in Mauritius
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Parliamentary Speeches
Featured / Media Release
Katter calls time on Towers bat crisis
by Traeger electorate · December 12, 2019
State KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter has called for the State Government to initiate an emergency response to Charters Towers' worsening bat crisis.
Mr Katter said the State Government urgently needed to fund and approve a dispersal plan, to be carried out by a professional environmental contractor, to disperse the mass influx before Christmas.
"Dispersals like this are complex but I have personally spoken to professional contractors who could get on the ground now with a reasonable expectation of success," he said.
"This sort of thing is simply beyond the scope of a local council and delegating dispersal works to them would be, in my opinion, a recipe for failure.
"It is unfair of the State Government to say this is all just a council problem – just like in Mount Isa, the Charters Towers Regional Council is not equipped to deal with a problem of this magnitude.
"It is shameful that the Minister is presiding over this ecological crisis – if this was in the Botanical Gardens in Brisbane or along Southbank, the matter would have been addressed yesterday."
For the second time in three years, an 150,000-plus strong influx of little red flying foxes have in recent weeks descended on the city, shutting down two public parks, limiting hours at the local pool and establishing large roosts in schools, an aged care home and private residences.
A long-awaited dispersal and relocation plan is being prepared for April next year, but Mr Katter said it was unacceptable Charters Towers residents were being forced to live with such terrible conditions in the meantime.
The plan is being directed by the Charters Towers Flying Fox Advisory Committee, of which the Traeger MP is a member, and is being funded by State Government money that was secured by the KAP in 2016.
A total of $2.7 million was promised to the former KAP Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth, but $1.8 million was given to research and only $900,000 allotted to on-the-ground dispersal works in Charters Towers. Of this $900,000 there is $700,000 left.
The rest of the money has been spent on "activities including community engagement in partnership with Charters Towers Regional Council, on-ground trials and project management costs since 2016", according to Minister for Environment and Science Leanne Enoch.
"I have done my best to work with the State Government through the CTFFAC but the fact is the state has slowed the whole process down," Mr Katter said.
"The reality is councils don't have the resources to properly handle issues of this magnitude fast and effectively and so we need the state to step up and at least provide the necessary money needed."
Mr Katter said the Minister needed to provide emergency funding above and beyond that pledged in 2016 to address the current issues.
He said the KAP also had plans in the New Year to introduce a new version of its Land Protection Legislation (Flying-fox Control) Amendment Bill 2012, in response to ongoing issues with the application of state legislation impeding on
the management of flying fox roosts.
The KAP Bill would amend the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and would empower landowners (including state and local governments) to remove flying fox roosts more practically, including the option of culling.
You can see the 2012 version of the Bill here: https://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/documents/2013/Feb/Flyfox%20Bill/Attachments/Bill.pdf
Charters Towers is home to a permanent black flying fox population and also, seasonally, masses of little red flying foxes.
Both species are native to Australia, however neither are endangered or vulnerable as is the case with a number of other bats such as the spectacled flying fox and the grey-headed flying fox.
All flying fox species are currently heavily protected by the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992, and this hugely impedes on the management of their roosts in urban locations.
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Ever since I can remember I've had a fascination with words, so it seemed logical to study a Bachelor of Arts with a major in creative writing after finishing secondary school.
I then discovered the idea of 'discourse', a word used to deconstruct how a person's way of thinking is shaped by language.
Here is a space where I attempt to figure out how things got to be this way through an 'analytical' lens focussing on the way in which media shapes public perception.


Thousands of buyers seeking functional and creative products, and manufacturers offering a vast range of high quality, value-for-money items, turned out en masse at the recent combined Hong Kong Gifts & Premium and Houseware fairs.
The four-day show, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 23-26, indicated that Hong Kong, Asia's trade fair capital, continues to be the ideal venue to find innovative ideas, place orders, replenish dwindling inventories and forge new business relationships.
Visitors to the twin fairs, the bulk of them from overseas, exceeded expectations, reaching 62,365, according to the organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC). This reflected a 10% increase on the previous year.
More than 3,800 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions participated in the combined show.
The July edition was a follow-up to the merged fairs held in April, when many buyers and exhibitors were deterred by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak.
In a show of high level support for a major trade show scheduled after the virus had abated, Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa made a special visit to the event, accompanied by TDC chairman Peter Woo.
Overseas buyers were encouraged by the big turnout of exhibitors, the many country pavilions, and the goods on offer.
Milton Bento da Silva Filho, of Casa & Construcao, Brazil's largest retail construction materials chain, said: "We are interested in many kinds of products such as houseware, furniture, glassware and dishes. We have seen some nice dishware designs from Vietnam and the Chinese mainland and we've seen a lot of glassware."
Masakazu Yoshida, a director of BALS Corp of Japan, which has 60 home furnishing retail shops in the country, said: "Each fair has its specialty and Hong Kong is known as a place where you can find manufacturing partners, but that's changing.
"Now you can also find original items that you want to buy. So far, I've found some stationery items and I'm looking for kitchen tools. I am looking for anything where the quality is good and the price is low. I visited the Indian Pavilion and found some innovative glasses and photo frames."
Buyers also found great value in the seminars which discussed issues such as interdisciplinary lifestyle trends in 2004; export credit insurance; ways to maintain cash flow with international factoring; handling arbitration on the Chinese mainland; and DIY market development on the mainland.
Insights offered by specialists in these fields were supplemented with high quality products displayed at the Hall of Elegance and the Hall of Fine Designs. There was also a showcase of houseware products at the atrium.
Exhibitors found the fair a perfect platform to spotlight their creative ideas.
Sweda Ltd, a manufacturer of watches and electronic items such as radios, digital cameras and clocks, introduced a new "Scrolling Message" line of products.
The series features a watch, desk clock, desktop radio and an outdoor radio, each with space for a scrolling advertising message, time and calendar information.
Kano Ha, regional sales manager (Asia & the Middle East), felt products incorporating extra functions and innovative concepts were a hallmark of the company. "Everyone wants unique ideas, new functions and new gimmicks."
The heads of many country pavilions underlined the business value of the exhibitions to their participating companies.
"Our members treat this fair as their main Asian show," observed Lori Szudarek, manager for international services at Int'l Housewares Assn (IHA).
Seven members of the association represented the US, displaying products such as candles and candleholders, placemats, coasters, glassware, bakeware, waste baskets and storage, and cake decorating items.
Szudarek pointed out houseware sales in the US were being driven by a greater emphasis on home decor and entertaining. "People want to make their homes a more luxurious place, and this creates a need for both indoor and outdoor products."
She noted that sales of kitchen and bathroom products and outdoor decks and grills, in particular, had risen significantly. She was looking forward to accompanying a larger group of US companies next year.
Vietnam, which was represented by 13 companies, showcased handicrafts, ceramics, lacquerware and woven baskets.
"Most products are handmade and many of the companies are from South Vietnam," said Lai Tri Moc, general manager of Vietnam Housewares based in Ho Chi Minh City. The company offers baskets woven from sea grass and water hyacinth.
Thomas Buscher, Product Manager of Correct Pro GmbH, said: "We are an importer selling promotion items, household goods and premiums to warehouses, supermarkets and mail order houses in Germany. I have been visiting this fair for the last eight years."
Pointing out that the fairs were "especially important to us", Buscher noted that he had "already ordered goods from 10 companies, buying items including pens, calculators, backpacks, table clocks and umbrellas, mostly from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Taiwan."
Overall, the enthusiastic response of the thousands of buyers underlined organising committee chairman Jeffrey Lam's declaration that the fairs were a premier, "not-to-be-missed" sourcing opportunity.


A good jacket has to meet many requirements: It should be comfortable, keep you warm, have a high degree of functionality and of course have the most individual and appealing design possible. The high-quality women's jackets from Naketano combine all these criteria. For this reason, the German trend label in the metropolises of the world is also more and more popular and at the same time conquers the outdoor sector. Naketano succeeds with his garments, the combination of big city flair, sporty influences and an innovative sailor look.
The fashion label offers a large selection of different jackets. If you like it rocking, you can resort to cool models in leather look. On the other hand, if you're more of a casual guy then maybe the short outdoor jackets by Naketano just the thing for you. On the other hand, you can be quite classic with quilted models. For ladies with a slightly extravagant taste, there are also variants with faux fur trim in leopard-look.
Women's Naketano jackets are typically made from a durable cotton blend, with a handy hood and warming padding, making them ideal for casual outfits on cold or break-through days. In addition, they are versatile in combination: They go with jeans and sneakers, but also with chinos and boots.


We provide transportation services for private schools and colleges. Whether the area is local or broad, we provide the vehicles plus route design services to ensure the shortest transit times with the fewest buses possible. Our route optimization expertise means maximum service at the lowest cost. Let our team work to plan transportation solutions for your school. Of course, we also provide charter bus rental services for field trips and athletic team transportation.
Most importantly, parents can be assured that our private routes are maintained to the same high level of safety, customer service and efficiency as our traditional home to school services. These routes have dedicated drivers and vehicles ensuring a consistent level of service. We offer competitive pricing to maximize the opportunity for students to ride on these routes.
We currently work with various private schools within the Ottawa region providing home to school transportation.


Diabetes is a disease where your body cannot control its blood sugar levels properly – either because your body doesn't make enough (or any) insulin, or because your cells have become resistant to insulin.
Insulin is produced in the pancreas, it is important because it helps your body process sugars. Diabetes can affect the body in many other ways, including eye disease, foot ulceration, kidney failure, amputation and a higher risk of heart disease.
Keeping your blood sugar at a safe level means you're less likely to experience other health problems. If diabetes is diagnosed and managed effectively, you can still live a long and happy life as long as you stay in control. There are also many people in Fiji living with diabetes who may not even know it because they don't have the symptoms, it is important to get your blood sugar tested regularly to avoid Diabetes related complications further down the track.
The 2002 STEPS survey identified that out of the 16% diabetics, 50% of them were previously unrecognised which is an alarmingly high number. Given the fact that 30% of Fijians have Diabetes, you have a 1 in 3 chance of having or developing diabetes.
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Commonwealth v. Calcano-Jimenez
Full title:COMMONWEALTH v. JHONNY A. CALCANO-JIMENEZ. [1]
Court:Appeals Court of Massachusetts
No. 21-P-1097 (Mass. App. Ct. Dec. 2, 2022)
Appeals Court of Massachusetts
21-P-1097
COMMONWEALTH v. JHONNY A. CALCANO-JIMENEZ. [1]
Summary decisions issued by the Appeals Court pursuant to M.A.C. Rule 23.0, as appearing in 97 Mass.App.Ct. 1017 (2020) (formerly known as rule 1:28, as amended by 73 Mass.App.Ct. 1001 [2009]), are primarily directed to the parties and, therefore, may not fully address the facts of the case or the panel's decisional rationale. Moreover, such decisions are not circulated to the entire court and, therefore, represent only the views of the panel that decided the case. A summary decision pursuant to rule 23.0 or rule 1:28 issued after February 25, 2008, may be cited for its persuasive value but, because of the limitations noted above, not as binding precedent. See Chace v. Curran, 71 Mass.App.Ct. 258, 260 n.4 (2008).
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 23.0
The defendant appeals from his conviction, after a jury trial, of indecent assault and battery on a person over the age of fourteen, in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 13H. On appeal, he contends that evidence outside the permissible scope of the first complaint doctrine was admitted, that evidence of an unredacted harassment prevention order was improperly admitted, that the prosecutor strayed outside the bounds permitted for opening statements and closing arguments, and that reversal is required considering the errors individually or cumulatively because they unfairly bolstered the credibility of the victim (whom we shall call Sara), which was the central issue at trial. The Commonwealth concedes that "the admission of multiple complaint evidence" and the unredacted harassment prevention order, without instruction, was error and that those errors merit a new trial. Despite this concession, we independently review the claims and, having done so, agree that the errors entitle the defendant to a new trial.
Where, as here, the introduction of evidence was not objected to at trial, we review first to determine whether there was error and then to determine whether its admission created a "substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice." Commonwealth v. Alphas, 430 Mass. 8, 13 (1999). An error creates a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice when we are persuaded that it did "'materially influence[]' the guilty verdict" (citation omitted). Id.
The defendant argues that the victim's disclosure to a detective sergeant of the Lawrence police department violated the first complaint doctrine and impermissibly enhanced Sara's credibility by lending an imprimatur of official belief to her allegations. Sara first disclosed the assault to her best friend the night after the assault occurred in April 2016. Approximately two months later, Sara reported the assault to the detective sergeant. The detective sergeant testified to Sara's description of the details of the assault and the emotional effect it had on Sara. The detective sergeant also testified to what the best friend told the detective sergeant about the substance of the first complaint. While the judge gave a full and complete first complaint instruction to the jury immediately before the best friend testified to the first complaint, no similar instruction was given with respect to the detective sergeant's testimony. As a result, the detective sergeant's testimony came in without restriction or limitation and could be considered by the jury for all purposes -- including to buttress Sara's credibility. See Commonwealth v. Stuckich, 450 Mass. 449, 457 (2008) (repetition of "narrative tends to enhance the credibility of the complainant").
The defendant did not object to the detective sergeant's testimony, nor did he request a first complaint instruction with respect to that testimony.
The detective sergeant's duplicative complaint testimony should not have been admitted. "Under the first complaint doctrine, '[l]aw enforcement officials . . . may testify to the complaint only where they are in fact the first to have heard of the assault." Commonwealth v. Hoyt, 461 Mass. 143, 157 (2011), quoting Commonwealth v. King, 445 Mass. 217, 243 (2005), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 1216 (2006). This rule is particularly important because law enforcement testimony "may [be more readily accepted] by the jury" due to the jury's perception of the officer's position. Commonwealth v. McGee, 75 Mass.App.Ct. 499, 502 (2009). The impact of the error here was amplified because the detective sergeant testified not only to what Sara said about the charged conduct, but also about uncharged conduct that Sara reported. It was also amplified by the detective sergeant's testimony that not all sexual assault cases lead to arrests, but that this one did.
The defendant next argues that the unredacted harassment prevention order obtained by Sara against the defendant immediately after she reported the assault to the detective sergeant should not have been admitted. "The judicial imprimatur on the [harassment prevention] order lends it significant weight [as] [t]his is not just a filing in court but a determination by the court." Commonwealth v. Foreman, 52 Mass.App.Ct. 510, 515 (2001). Here, the unredacted harassment prevention order -- which was signed by a judge -- stated that it had been issued because there was "a substantial likelihood of immediate danger" to Sara from the defendant. See Commonwealth v. Reddy, 85 Mass.App.Ct. 104, 108 (2014). The jury were not instructed on the less stringent standard required for the issuance of a harassment prevention order than for a criminal conviction. See Foreman, supra at 516. Furthermore, given that the order was based on the same conduct at issue here, the jury could conclude that a "judge had already . . . decided the credibility dispute that [they] were being asked to consider." Id. at 515. Thus, the harassment prevention order lent considerable weight to Sara's credibility and should not have been admitted in its unredacted form and without limiting instruction.
We agree with the parties that the cumulative effect of these two errors warrants a new trial. Although it is accordingly unnecessary to reach the defendant's other arguments, we touch upon them briefly in the event there is a retrial.
First, the defendant argues that the first complaint witness impermissibly testified to a description of her own reaction to Sara's complaint. Such testimony generally is not permitted under the first complaint doctrine. See King, 445 Mass. at 246, 246 n.26 (first complaint witness may testify to "observations of the complainant during the complaint . . . and other relevant conditions that might help a jury assess the veracity of the complainant's allegations" including if it speaks to complainant's state of mind). However, the testimony was not solicited by the prosecutor's question, the witness's impermissible description of her own emotional reaction was intertwined with her permissible description of Sara's emotional demeanor, and the testimony was brief. We accordingly see no abuse of discretion in the judge not striking the testimony sua sponte. See Commonwealth v. Aviles, 461 Mass. 60, 73 (2011) (abuse of discretion standard of review for admission of first complaint testimony).
Second, the defendant argues that the first complaint witness's testimony concerning a later conversation with Sara describing a subsequent confrontation with the defendant was not admissible under the first complaint doctrine. Even accepting this proposition, it does not necessarily follow that the testimony was inadmissible; the first complaint doctrine "does not prohibit the [admission] of evidence that, while barred by that doctrine, is otherwise independently admissible" (citation omitted). Commonwealth v. Santos, 465 Mass. 689, 700 (2013). Here, the testimony consisted mostly of inculpatory statements the defendant made to Sara. See Mass. R. Evid. 801(d)(2) (2022).
Finally, the defendant argues that portions of the prosecutor's opening and closing statements were improper. To the extent the prosecutor relied on the inadmissible evidence we have identified above, we need say nothing more than that we are confident that the prosecutor will not rely on that evidence in any retrial. As to the remaining issues the defendant raises concerning the opening and closing, we have reviewed the record closely and conclude that the prosecutor's statements in the opening were an aggressive, but fair, preview of the anticipated evidence, and that the closing was fairly grounded in the evidence adduced at trial. See Commonwealth v. Silva, 455 Mass. 503, 515 (2009). See also Commonwealth v. Mitchell, 89 Mass.App.Ct. 13, 28 (2016).
For these reasons, the judgment is vacated, the verdict is set aside, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this memorandum and order.
Wolohojian, Ditkoff &Walsh, JJ.
The panelists are listed in order of seniority.


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"Mirror, mirror on the wall: who's the fairest of them all." This little ditty we know from the classic tale of Snow White. But it could easily be the theme of the book of Hebrews.
The author of this book has been seeking to convince his Jewish audience that Jesus is the fairest of all. He is the culmination of their religion and the greatest revelation God could ever give.
So far we've seen how he is greater than angels and prophets. The first two chapters have impressed from every angle possible that no angel could be fairer. Here in chapter three the author turns to address how Jesus is fairer than Moses.
You can understand why he does this. Moses was a stalwart among the OT saints. So great was he that some might even make the argument that Moses was greater than any of the angels.
Certainly, there are other items to note of his life. But just this simple list is enough to show that he is the heavyweight champion of OT saints. Even guys like Abraham and King David begin don't even begin to compare with the greatness of Moses.
So, there is no wonder then that the author of this epistle puts Jesus and Moses side by side. These verses that we just read would have been perhaps the clinching argument for some of his readers. They no doubt would have to concede that Jesus was most certainly to be the heart of a Jew's faith.
Even today, when we study what is said here, we see how Jesus rises above Moses; for he sits at the core of our calling, our confession, our communion and our continuance.
Look at the way this chapter opens. In verse 1 he addresses his audience. He calls them, "holy brothers" and "partakers of a heavenly calling." And in doing so he reminds them of their calling as a people. And, implicitly, he reminds them how Jesus is at the heart of that calling.
But if there is one thing that the OT revealed, it was that Israel was anything but holy. If you read the OT carefully, what you'll find is that this whole holy thing was quite elusive. They were always called to be holy, but never did they ever realize it or evidence true holiness.
That's because holiness doesn't come naturally to sinful people. The law that Moses gave told them to be holy, but it never made them holy. Holiness is something that can only be created within us by God once he deals with the inward foulness of our sinful nature. And that is what we gain through Jesus Christ. Christ is at the heart of our calling because it is only through him that our sin can be eradicated. There is nothing in the Law of Moses or any other part of the Old Testament that could afford this. It was every commanding it, but never enabling it.
So our calling to be holy requires Christ. But it's not just our holiness calling, it's also our heavenly calling.
It says here that we are people who share in a "heavenly calling." Now, this too is something that puts Christ at the center. Remember that we are called to a future kingdom, a kingdom that could never be erected here in this world.
When God called Abraham he made him a promise. God said he would give him a land. But when Abraham died, what did he have? All he had was a gravesite. That's it. When Moses led the people, what did he lead them too? It was to the Promised Land. He was to lead them to a land that was flowing with milk and honey. But, for one, Moses himself never got into that land. You remember that he only got to look at it from afar. What's more, the people never ultimately inherited the land. Even at the zenith of power under Solomon, they never realized the full scope of God's promise.
And that is what Christ gives us. We are partakers of a "heavenly calling." We are looking for the fusion of heaven and earth, when paradise is restored. We are looking well beyond the land that Moses was trying to give us to the kingdom of glory. And only the saving power of Christ can grant it to us. Only the Messiah can guarantee those promises.
That's why he lies at the heart of our calling. And that is part of the reason why Jesus is greater. But Jesus is greater than Moses, not only because he is at the heart of our calling, but because he is at the heart of our confession too.
Who is it that we confess? It's not Moses. It's Jesus.
To be sure, Moses is a great man in the life of Israel. And here in these two verses there are a number of things that are said that are true of both Jesus and Moses. Both are apostles, both were high priests, and both were faithful.
The word apostle just means "sent one." And that is true of both guys. Jesus was an apostle because he sent by the Father. This is something that John testifies to a number of times in his gospel. And Moses was an apostle too, in that he was sent by God to the Israelites to be their deliverer and leader.
Both Jesus and Moses were high priests too. We don't typically think of Moses as a high priest. We usually associate Aaron with that office. But even though Moses didn't bear the title and wear all the clothes of a high priest, he certainly acted in that capacity to a great degree. Who is it that we see interceding on the behalf of the Israelites all the time? It was Moses. Moses was the one who held his hand aloft and prayed while Joshua fought the Amalekites, wasn't he? And think about the golden calf incident. It was Moses who interceded on their behalf and kept God from wiping them off the face of the planet. Moses certainly acted in a high priestly capacity during his life.
And along with being an apostle and priest, both of these guys were faithful in all God's house. The idea of a house here is just a figurative way of talking about God's people. In the OT the people of God were sometimes called "the house of Israel." And the church is God's house too, because he lives in us. But the point here is that Jesus is faithful to serve and lead God's people just as Moses was faithful to serve and lead God's people in his day.
But there is one thing—at least one major thing—that separates Moses and Jesus. It is this: Jesus is the one we confess; he's the one at the heart of our faith.
Even though Moses did a lot of good things—even though he acted as an apostle and a high priest and was faithful, he was never "confessed" or made the central focus of anyone's faith.
The word confession here means "to make a formal, public declaration." It is to make a statement of faith, so to speak. As the book of Romans says, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Each week, we "confess our faith" using the Heidelberg Catechism. What are we doing there? We are declaring what we believe, are we not?
They did not say, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord your Moses is one…" The people did not profess Moses as the center of their belief system. Moses is inferior to Jesus in that manner. Even though he was a great man, he was still just a man. The people of Israel could follow Moses. They could hearken to his words. They could even come and speak to him. But they did not believe in him, trust in him or confess him to be their God and Savior. He was merely a type and a shadow of the one to come.
That's the point that is being driven home in these first two lines. Jesus is a "confessable one." He is to be at the heart of our faith because, as God, he is a greater Apostle and a greater High Priest.
But Jesus is not just at the heart of our calling and confession. He's also at the heart of our communion. And this is another reason why Jesus is greater than Moses.
In verses 3-6 the author points out that the people of God owe their existence as a body, as a communion, not to Moses, but to Jesus. The communion we enjoy as God's people is not (nor was it ever previously) dependent upon a man. It was always and forever will be based on the supreme power and Providence of Christ.
He gets at this in two ways. The first way is noted in verse 3 where it talks about Jesus being due more glory even as the builder of the house is to receive more honor than the house itself.
Now understand the parallel that he is making here. Jesus is to builder of the house as Moses is to the house itself. Again, the house is an image and metaphor for the people of God.
What is Jesus? He is the builder of the house. He is the one who makes our fellowship together possible. When God came to Abraham, he said, "I will make you a great nation. I will make you to be as numerous as the sand on the seashore." So God was promising to build the house of Israel. And the author here is saying that it was Jesus who was doing this all along.
Moses, on the other hand, was just a part of the house. Even though he played a major role in the nation of Israel, when it all is said and done, he was just another Israelite.
It is kind of like our president. The president of the United States might have a prominent role in the life of our country, but he is still considered an American citizen. It's the same with Moses. He was a great leader, but he was still just a Jew and a member of the house of Israel.
And you then ask, who is greater, the one who is building Israel or the one who is a part of Israel? Well, the answer is obvious.
The author then makes virtually the same point in the verses 5-6. He says that Jesus has one up on Moses because Moses is merely a servant while Jesus is a son. Now, when it comes to a house, what is a son? He's the heir. He's the owner. In ancient times you could have different levels of slaves. You could be a lowly slave or you could be a high ranked slave. But you were still a servant! You never ascended to the point of heir and owner.
So you see how Christ is central to our communion. Christ upholds the church as the builder of God's people. He may even be said to be our owner as he is our Lord.
Moses can't even begin to compare with that.
But there is one more thing said here that is very important to notice. It's found in the last part of verse 6. We've talked about how Jesus is central to our calling. We've seen how he is at the heart of our confession. We've also just noted how he is fundamental aspect of our communion. But in the last part of verse 6 the author reminds us that Jesus is the vital part of our continuance.
You see the main word here is the word "if." It is a conditional statement. It is the hinge upon which this sentence turns. We are this house only if we hold fast. If we do not hold fast, then we are not part of this house. And then what? Well, we lose everything! We are damned.
This is really brought out in the words that the authors use here. The language he uses in this verse is really good. You'll notice that he says that they need to hold fast to their "confidence." The word confidence actually refers to one's "freedom of speech." We as Americans are pretty high on freedom of speech. We love it that we have rights to say certain things anytime we want.
Well this confidence is referring to our freedom of speech before God. It has to do with our access to God. We have access to speak to God directly. Why is that? It is because Christ has given us that.
This kinda parallels Moses again. You may remember that Moses was one who was distinct in that he got to speak to God "face to face." God even said, "When I speak to a prophet I reveal myself in visions, but when I speak to Moses I speak to him face to face." In other words, Moses had incredible access to God. But no one else in Israel had that kind of access. Everyone else was blocked off by curtains and walls because God was in the holy of Holies. And Moses could not give them that direct access he had.
Well, Christ gives us that same sort of access. We have "freedom of speech" before God because Christ has torn the veil and granted us the ability to come to God freely.
And if we don't hold on to Christ, we lose this privilege.
Our hope, of course, is that future day when Christ will come again. It is the hope of the resurrection and the life to come. Some of you will have something a little different than mine. Where mine says boasting you may have the word rejoicing. The Greek word can really mean both. It has the idea of reveling in something or glorying in it.
You know the football players, whenever they make the big catch or score the big touchdown, they do their silly dances in the end zone. They parade about in an exuberate fashion. Some call it pride, and they say, "Hey, that guy is just boasting." Others call it rejoicing; they are just celebrating the big play.
So, if you think about it that way, you might be able to see how the term then can be taken to be rejoicing or boasting. The word here is describing the attitude of sheer delight that is ours as a result of the hope that death will not be the end to our lives.
But again, this hope, this confidence, our continuance in the house is all dependent upon one thing: Our faith in Christ. Drop that one thing and there is nothing to look forward to in the life to come.
So this last line serves as a good warning. Jesus is at the heart of our continuance. If we want to continue in God's house and enjoy eternal life and eternal access to his presence, then we must never let go of Christ.
For, as we have seen here, He is the heart and soul of our faith.