EMC upgrades recovery management software, HP unveils a storage blade and VTL gateway for the EVA; IBM sweetens warranty for DS8000; Symantec updates Backup Exec and Ghost.
Dot Hill Systems Corp. will incorporate SAS-SATA tunneling IP acquired in 2004 with Chaparral Network Storage Inc. in its new 2000 series RAID arrays. The 2730 product will include 4 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) and two host connections in each controller, support either SAS or SATA drives in its 12-drive enclosure and include support for AssureSnap software, which creates mountable, writeable point-in-time copies. Support for RAID-6 will be added as a field upgrade to the array's firmware in the second quarter of 2007.
Verari Systems Inc., whose main business is blade servers, will jump into the clustered NAS space via an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) deal with PolyServe. The new product, dubbed the VB5150, includes a subsystem with up to 360 TB capacity per enclosure and up to three subsystems can be clustered together for 2 petabytes (PB) of capacity within one file system. A 20 TB base configuration of the VB5150 will cost $21,314.
Coming to a major systems vendor near you -- enhancements to SATA drives that will make them work better within FC and SAS enterprise systems -- this according to chipmaker SiliconStor Inc., which will announce a new chip that adds another access port to SATA drives, performs health diagnostics on SATA drives within the subsystem and amplifies SATA signals. The chip, according to vice president (VP) of marketing Joel Warford, will be incorporated into systems due out in 2007 from major OEMs, including Dot Hill, Engenio Information Technologies Inc. and Xyratex.
Plasmon Inc. is announcing a new version of the management software for its ultra density optical (UDO) archiving appliance, which will allow users to provision the underlying optical disks into separate archives for multiple applications, such as email and compliance archiving in one box. Previously, each optical subsystem from Plasmon had to be dedicated to archiving for a single application. Plasmon is also announcing a new partnership with Arkivio Inc. for file system archiving. The Plasmon appliance is bundled by IBM with its 3996 email archiving product.
Spectra Logic Corp. enters the NAS market with the Spectra D500 network storage appliance. The D500 integrates a customized RAID-protected disk array, a server, a NAS head and an integrated network interface. Storage managers can use the Spectra D500 as an NFS/CIFS disk-based cache for nearline storage before archiving to tape, the company said.
Ciena Corp. has a new Data Migration Managed Service (DMMS) in the works, which will allow users to temporarily relocate data to Ciena's data centers in the event of seasonal traffic spikes or during infrastructure updates. The service works through Ciena's CN2000 Storage Extension wide are network (WAN) optimization product and includes rental of that product, as well as consulting services. AT&T is rebranding the service, as well as the CN2000 as the basis for its Worldnet Service Connection offering.
Network Appliance Inc. (NetApp) encryption subsidiary Decru Inc. will also be offering a service to include a starter kit and a twp-to-four hour replacement parts service level agreement (SLA), as well as a menu of optional services, including planning, implementation and employee training for its DataFort encryption product.
Aptare Inc. plans to preview version 6.0 of its StorageConsole backup reporting software, available Nov. 17. Verion 6.0 will include support for EMC's Legato NetWorker 7.2 and 7.3, and Veritas' Backup Exec versions 9.1 and 10.0. The product, a Web-based portal, is rebranded HiCommand Backup Services Manager by Hitachi Data Systems Inc. (HDS) and is the basis for GlassHouse Technologies Inc.'s outsourced backup monitoring managed service.
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As I mentioned last post, my newest project is a fantasy book. A lot of fantasy books just recycle the same tired tropes. The Chosen One receives a call for help and travels on an epic quest with their doomed mentor (a prophecy may or may not be involved) to save the kingdom from an evil overlord. Sound familiar? That plotline can apply to Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or Eragon, and that's only scratching the surface. They can be done well, but I'm sick of them, so in this project I seek to overturn – subvert, to use TVtropes terminology – a bunch of them.
) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons"] A very common stereotype in fantasy books is the setting. I swear, whether you're in a parallel dimension Earth, a completely made up story, or in the distant future, everyone seems to be stuck on medieval Europe. Sword fights abound, knights in shining armor rescue damsels in distress, and the culture, food, and typical clothing reflect medieval European norms (or what we think they were.) The rest of the world might as well not exist.
To counter this, I made sure that the two cultures explored in my book aren't English at all. One is almost perfectly like rural Afghanistan – surprisingly so. I had a rough idea of what I wanted, started researching the country, and they matched. The other is a bit like pre-industrial Russia.
When you're building an entire world, you have to consider a LOT. That's why so many people make it a carbon copy of the cultures they already know. If you're trying to adapt a culture you're less familiar with – or invent an entirely new one – it takes a lot of work.
Taking an anthropology course, visiting other countries, or just reading a lot will also help. So what are you waiting for? Happy world building.


A description of each of Mendocino County's local fire agencies, listed by alphabetical order can be found within the CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit Fire Plan. Data and comments were provided primarily by their Chiefs. Note: Insurance Service Office (ISO) ratings are assigned to localities by the insurance industry according to their fire suppression capabilities, available water supply, and other factors, with a rating of 1 indicating the best possible situation. Homeowners' fire insurance costs are calculated in part according to these ratings.
Diminishing numbers of younger, able-bodied volunteer firefighters available in rural areas due to two main causes: a) high housing costs which prohibit younger families from purchasing or even renting homes in rural areas, and b) lack of employment in the same areas. A case in point is the Leggett and Piercy area, many of whose younger adults commute north to Humboldt County to work and are not available to respond in northern Mendocino County during the daytime. Although most departments report being able to cover tuition for training, they cannot cover travel or lost time from the trainee's regular job.
Laws and regulations imposed upon local fire departments by the state legislature and other governmental entities. The heightened requirements and liability resulting from such unfunded mandates are expensive and difficult for small rural volunteer departments.
Traffic collisions involving non-residents. Highways 101, 20, 253, 128, and Highway 1 on the coast all see numerous traffic accidents per month. As these roads are major arteries for tourists, a good percentage of their accidents involve persons from out of county; and response costs of local fire agencies may not be recoverable.
Calls to fires and medical aids outside of taxing districts. Local fire personnel routinely respond to emergency calls outside of their districts – and outside of any district — from a sense of duty. Such services are essentially provided free of charge.
The requirement of all special districts to complete Municipal Service Reviews every five years. These MSRs require time and the payment of fees beyond the capability of most rural fire districts. But if no current MSR exists, no development whatsoever may be allowed in the district.
Local fire districts have formed an association, the Mendocino County Association of Fire Districts to address funding for fire districts throughout the county as the present model seems unsustainable.
To all the firefighters of Mendocino County, especially the volunteers who generously serve their communities night and day, saving lives, homes, and resources with no repayment except the gratitude of those they assist and the satisfaction of a job well done; and to these firefighters' families who, though often inconvenienced by the call to training or response, support and assist their loved ones in this selfless work.


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Call to End Money Marriage and #ChildMarriage in Cross River State – Nigeria
By Bryce Edem
As you can notice, we all are not from Cross River State. We all don't speak Efik, or Bekwara, or Ejagham. Some of us are Ibos, some Yorubas, some Hausas, and some from other tribes. We are from different religious backgrounds. Yet here we are, affirming that beyond what should divide us, there's something that unites us – Ubuntu; the cord of shared humanity.
Ubuntu means a girl-child in Kano who can't attend school matters to me even when she's not my child.
Ubuntu means a girl who is sold as 'Money Woman' in Becheve matters to me even when she's not my child.
So, 14-year-old Rachael Ayan from Keyi who was sold to her 50-year-old husband when she was 5 years old, matters to me.
15-year-old Charity Ajil from Amana who was sold to her old husband when she was 4 years old, matters to me.
35-year-old Dorathy Obu from Ugbakoko who was sold to her 50-year-old husband when she was 7 years old, matters to me.
Now, you may ask, 'How can I help?'
You can use your social media platforms to create awareness.
You can register your skills and competencies at the End Money Marriage Skills Bank. You can make a financial contribution to End Money Marriage Intervention Fund.
You can visit these communities. There's something you can do. With your effort, no matter how little, we will produce incredible results.
The United Nations calls us to keep hope alive.
African Union calls us to keep hope alive.
Martin Luther King Jnr calls us to keep hope alive.
Nelson Mandela calls us to keep hope alive.
Malala Yousafsai calls us to keep hope alive.
Richards Akonam calls us to keep hope alive.
Hope that in the place of this offensive odour from Becheve, we will smell a pleasant fragrance.
Hope that in the place of this dark cloud that covers Becheve, a beautiful rainbow will emerge.
Hope that from the hills of Obudu and the plains of Obanliku, we will hear emancipated 'Money Wives' singing redemption songs.
Yes, we will produce incredible results when effort and hope to travel hand in hand. We will produce incredible results when effort and hope sing in unison. We will produce incredible results when effort and hope unite in holy matrimony.
Let's re-write history.
P/S-
The speech was to be delivered at #EndMoneyMarriage 'Awareness March' in Calabar on Day of The African Child
Tags: child abuse, child marriage, money marriage
Categories Child witches, Feature, Nigeria, Sex
Group moves against mother who burned daughter with electric iron for stealing N200
* Comfort, as she was on Thursday
By Itoro BASSEY
A middle-aged woman, Aniedi Etim Akpan, is now talking to members of the Norms Restoration Movement, a group against child abuse, after inflicting serious injuries on her 10-year old daughter, Comfort Usen Okon, for stealing N200, the sum which is less than a dollar.
President of the group, Mr. David John, told Propeller Newspaper, Friday, that investigation had begun into the case, noting that Aniedi's action was against the rule of law.
John vowed that his organization would do "everything humanly possible" to sanction those responsible for the "ugly and heart touching act".
Propeller Newspaper gathered on Thursday that Aniedi, an indigene of Ibiaku Itam in Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State, had plugged an electric iron and pressed the hot surface on Comfort's body, injuring her on the right leg and face.
The incident was said to have happened immediately after the woman discovered that her money was missing early on Thursday morning.
Aniedi, it was also gathered, left for the Itam market for her trading business after committing the act, leaving the hapless girl to suffer the pains she inflicted on her.
It was the girl's stepfather who took her to a nearby pharmacy along Calabar/Itu Road for treatment, the place where this reporter met her on the day of the incident.
"She beat me, stripped me naked and dragged me on the floor. The flat stick she uses to cut vegetables was the object she use to hit me on my face and I got injured by my right eye, Comfort said.
"She later plugged the electric iron and pressed it on my face and leg; she did this like four times", she added.
When this reporter visited the house where Comfort lives with her mother, her step father, whose name could not be ascertained at press time, and a woman who said she was the little girl's elder sister, said that the missing money was stolen by her, and that she deserved the "punishment".
The victim, a Primary 5 pupil of RCM Group School, near Itam Itam Police Divisional Headquarters, was still dressed in her school uniform and had not taken breakfast as at 11.30 am on Thursday.
It was this reporter who bought a loaf of bread and a bottle Coca-Cola so that she could eat something before being administered with what the pharmacy attendant called "inflammatory injection" to stop the pain.
Although Comfort denied stealing her mother's money, she told Propeller Newspaper that anytime money gets missing from her step father's pocket or in the house, the theft would be attributed to her.
Comfort has an elder sister who is not of the same father as her. Other children who live in the compound had either gone to the market or school at the time this reporter visited.
Shortly after the minor treatment, Comfort willingly led this reporter to her biological father, Usen Okon Etukudoh, a bricklayer who lives just close to where his daughter lives with her mother.
As soon as the girl and this reporter approached her father's compound at Ikot Ekang Item, very close to Ibiaku Itam, she stopped and pointed out Usen in the group of people who were there.
Usen was visibly angry with seeing injuries on the girl's face. He said that his daughter had opted to stay with her mother after their separation some years back, but that he would stab his former "wife" with pieces of a broken bottle if anything happens to his daughter.
"Comfort is Aniedi's second daughter, and the only child she has for me. We were never married. I used to live in her father's compound as a tenant when her pregnancy occurred ten years ago.
"I have four children now with my current wife. If she comes to live with me, then they will be five altogether. I didn't ask her to leave my house, she was the one who opted to stay with her mother.
"Whatever wrongdoing that caused her to be treated that way was what she learned from her mother's house. I have previously warned the woman about this type of maltreatment, I will personally stab her with a broken bottle if something dangerous happens to my child", Usen said in vernacular.
No one was found at home when this reporter, together with Mr. John of Norms Restoration Movement, visited both houses of Comfort's parents on Friday morning at exactly 8.45 am. The girl was said to have gone to school at the time.
When the team arrived RCM Group School where neighbours said Comfort would be found, a picture of her taken with a smart mobile phone with the injuries covered with sticking plaster was shown to the headteacher for identification.
After identifying the child, the headteacher led the team to the school's Primary 5 classroom, but Comfort was absent. It was a promotional examination period. Her classmates said she was also absent on Thursday.
The headteacher, who expressed sadness over Comfort's condition, said it was not the first time he had noticed injuries and burns on her body.
He said his effort to look into the matter in the past had been unsuccessful because it was only her mother who usually brought her to school.
A request was further made to trace Comforts mother, Aniedi, and the school's headteacher accepted and released a teacher and Comfort's friend, the duo who led the team to where her mother trades in the Itam market.
When finally found in one of the shades at the market, Aniedi, after she was shown pictures of Comfort with injuries and plaster on her face, admitted that the girl is her daughter. She appeared unperturbed about the girl's condition.
The woman who trades in the local gin known as 'ogogoro', mixed with herbs, told this reporter that her daughter had been stealing her money several times and that she had to teach her a lesson she would never forget.
Both Aniedi and Usen were served letters of invitation to appear at the Uyo office of Norms Restoration Movement for further findings.
It was observed late on Friday evening that the woman who earlier identified herself as Aniedi's elder sister also sells ogogoro at the Ikot Ekwere-Itam junction, just by the Motorcycle Park.
one of her customers, unconscious of this reporter's mission at her marketplace, alleged that Comfort might have been sexually abused in her mother's compound.
Tags: Akwa Ibom, child abuse
Categories News, Uncategorized
#PictureNews: Six Children Rescued From Human Traffickers' Den, 7 Missing
No fewer than six children from different local government areas of Akwa Ibom State were yesterday rescued from what is believed to be the hideouts of human traffickers in Eket by volunteers of the Child's Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN).
The Manager of the organization, Pastor Hezekiah Akpasi stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in his office at the CRARN Children Center, Eket.
Pastor Akpasi said the children who were all stigmatized in various churches and prayer houses were 13 in number and seven were nowhere to be found as they were believed to have been whisked away by the human trafficking syndicates who lured them into their enclave and took them away before the organization got the tip.
"We believe from what the children said that all of them were denounced as witches and wizards by some of these hungry and desperate pastors and prophets. As we got the information we went there immediately. The children even said seven of their colleagues were already missing after some men came and told them that they have a place to take for work and go to school " said Akpasi.
He added that they got a hint from a child who was reunited with her parents six months ago but pushed out of the house again with the warning that she should not return back to CRARN, otherwise she'd be killed by the father. So she opted to go back to the streets where she was rescued during an anti-witch branding campaign rally organized by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Women and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and related matters (NAPTIP).
One of the rescued children, Emmanuel Akpan Uno said he trekked from Oron to Eket (about 50 KM) after two of his friends on the streets were badly beaten and tortured by their brothers to a state of coma before dragged into the bush and he became afraid that he would be the next victim so ran away.
For a five year old Wisdom Friday Ndohose from Enen Ekpene, Afaha-Eket, the story is different. Friday told newsmen that he lost touch with his mother after their pastor told him that he was responsible for the accident his mother had. His mother then took from Uyo to Eket and returned him to his father. Though his father welcomed him, such welcome was merely short-lived as his stepmother and father later turned him into punching bag and usually tied him to a pillar in the backyard, burnt a nylon bag and allowed it to be dropping on him.
He said even after he ran out of the house, his father normally comes to the streets where he stays with friends and beats the hell out of him saying that until he releases his wife's womb from the witch coven, he would never know peace.
The CRARN Children Centre in Eket was established in 2003 by a Nigerian, Sam Itauma when he rescued four children who were being beaten by a dozen of adults in his community with the fanciful claim that they were holding down the sales and progress of the market in his community. Since then, the centre has continued to rescued pariah children and street urchins from the streets and woods.
-WWW.CRARN.NET
Tags: Africa witch children, Akwa Ibom State, child abuse, Child witches, CRARN, Eket, Ikpe Itauma, nigeria, Sam Itauma, volunteers, witchcraft
Categories Child witches, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized
The kids are targets because they can't defend themselves—-Sam Ikpe-Itauma
By Ahaoma Kanu
Children at CRARN Centre Eket
He witnessed some kids being persecuted for a sin they were innocent of and that incident inspired him to start a movement that protects and takes care of the children perceived to be witches. In this interview, Sam Ikpe-Itauma, President of the Child's Rights and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) explains why he took up the challenge to become the defender of the children condemned by the community as witches and wizards.
Sam Ikpe Itauma, Founder of CRARN
I am Sam Ikpe-Itauma, the president of Child Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN). It was established 2003 when three children were attacked in a market close to where I am living when I came back from school in Calabar to visit my late mother who was hospitalised then. I enquired and found out that their only reason for being persecuted was because they came to beg and the traders believed that they were witches that were holding down the progress of the market and prevented people from making good sales. I intervened and talked to the people. I went back to school and on returning back home two weeks later, I discovered another two children held there; it became a continuous exercise. Before you could know it, other children in the different part of Eket and Akwa Ibom State as a whole were being attacked equally. I tried to work towards making government intervene in the problem and called on some of my friend that had some kind of influence in government for help and assistance to stop the killing of people who were branded witches. So in 2004, we got a friend who went to the government and was told that the situation could not at the moment be handled without involving a civil society organisation or a Non-Governmental Organisation. That was how we started CRARN.
When they government said that the issue could not be handled, did they mean that attacking the children alone was not a crime?
Unfortunately, the children issue and child abandonment due to witchcraft was springing on at different spots but the killing of the kids was not widespread before people started believing that the elderly ones initiated these children. We went to the police and reported these cases and we decided to drum up support for our cause but many of them thought that people were somewhere created information that never existed. Many were in doubt of what we were talking about even many people never believed in our website after we started but the information we were getting were real; children were being killed, thrown into the river, buried alive, burnt and tortured to death. Some of them were poisoned with a local berry called Eseri, but people never believed.
Do you have an idea how old this myth about witchcraft maybe?
The witchcraft persecution started exactly 10 years ago when a homemade video was released, the name of the film is The End of the Wicked and it was a very popular film in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State. Before then, the issue of witchcraft has been there but it was attributed to the elderly and the wretched then; it has been there before I was born. It took a different turn when children became a target. You know, the elderly ones they call witches are not too strong; nobody will accuse an able-bodied man of being a witch. They cannot say that Sam is a wizard because they know I am big and strong but if you are aged and weak, you are a witch, that was then but the film when it was released in 1998 portrayed how the children are initiated into the witchcraft kingdom to attack people and cause all kinds of misfortune. In fact, any problem that any person experiences will be attributed to witchcraft; it got so bad that you could get drunk and blame a witch for drinking off your limit. We have carried out research and found that these witchcraft accusations does not exist, it is a non-issue because certain situations have made me believe it is a hoax. I also discovered that the Christian community in Akwa Ibom State is involved in the catalysis of this issue.
Ahaoma Kanu with chldren at CRARN Centre
Did the Christian community affect it positively or negatively?
On the negative side
Can you explain what you mean in clear words?
What I am trying to say is that the issue of witchcraft has been a traditional belief actually but the Christian community or pastors are now mixing the traditional belief with the Christian doctrine in such a way that the children are the victims. It gets to a point that one starts looking at Christianity as an institution of the problem that instigates catastrophes to so many families in the sense that they, through their divinity, bring confusion into these homes. When the churches started with their divinity and spiritually revelation of somebody being a witch, all the traditional doctors have closed their shrines and started up a church where they will equally reveal through their gods that someone is a witch; they have put up prayer houses and create fear in the minds of people by making them believe that someone is behind anything that's wrong in that person's life. I was once upon a time a believer that witches existed but now, I don't think like that again. I remember that my father never took that issue seriously.
What were the initial challenges when you started the centre?
We suffered a lot by trying to convince the government; we tried to get them to listen to us and look at the documents we had been gathering so far. We tried to get the support of the wife of the then Chairman of Eket L.G.A and he was on our side and helped us a lot by talking to her husband. We involved the state government and I remember the Ministry of Women Affairs, then Prof. Ekaette Etuk was the commissioner and she helped us a lot at that time. Our major challenge was that the children were constantly being attacked by the community and we were attacked also, I mean our staff. We had to report all these assaults to the police and later to the State Security Service agents and I would say that they were very helpful to us. The DPO of Eket at that time, Udoka, was very helpful and had a listening ear to our cries then; he made sure that any of our properties damaged by the people were replaced. I remember a time we took the kids out on sporting activities around Eket and our action flared tempers from the community leaders; they sent people to warn us to stop bringing the children around them again but we continued with what we were doing. I later got to know that the people planted themselves on our way with guns to attack us so we reported the matter to the SSS and they foiled the plans and that made me know that government was really behind us.
You started this relief organization for these kids when you witnessed them been attacked, how were the initial early days and how rampant was the situation then?
Before the establishment of CRARN in 2003, I had been taking care of them since 2000. I discovered that children were being abandoned and stigmatized as witches and wizards, I also discovered that there was a pogrom was carried out on these kids and more than 200 were killed in Eket alone. It wasn't an easy task. It was very rampant and it was because of the rampant nature of the situation that we knew we had to start off a movement to stop the killing in the community. It happened in our own community where some of the people accused were tied up and asked to confess to being witches, many denied and were killed while some more wise ones agreed to being witches but good witches that untie people's lucks, those good witches were spared. We tried to talk to the people and enlighten them to stop killing people that they assume are witches and charged them to obey the Commandment of God which emphasizes that killing is a sin.
Like the Prophet that confessed to killing 110 kids; he might have killed that much. So it was rampant at that time and we cannot actually put a number to those that died but many died as a result of this menace of being branded as witches and wizards.
What are the ages of the kids that are labeled witches or wizards?
They don't have any particular age they start from.
Can a year old child be branded a witch?
Even a three months old baby can be said to be a witch; it has become a maddening situation now and getting worse. They believe the spell is transferable to babies also. They may threaten maybe a child to know if he or she had been initiated the baby, the child will accent to their threats and they will now be left with the option to do away with the baby that they cannot question to know if she has the spell or not. Everything tends towards people without a say in the matter; people that cannot defend themselves, they are the victims. They cannot accuse able-bodied strong men or rich men in the society as being witches because such person will match them; they look out for the vulnerable ones to target. But I will say that the belief that people are witches is a myth that has been overblown to the extent that if a witch concoction and poison is kept here and people are asked to choose from, they would prefer the poison to the witch spell. It is really a problem here in Akwa Ibom State.
How many kids do you have at the centre?
The children keep running into sometimes 150-155; it keeps increasing and reducing in units of one or two but at the most five without efforts to reconcile some of then with their parents. The situation has become that of children being brought to the centre on a weekly basis. What we do is this; when we see a child come in, we take it upon ourselves the battle of reconciling that child with the parents.
How successful are those reconciliationss?
The reconciliation is a very cardinal process to us but also the moist difficult task that we are facing. Over the years, we may have reconciled up to 250 children with their families.
Do you normally run a check on the children reconciled with their parents to make sure a relapse of them being treated as witches doesn't occur?
Yes, we go back and check them and it is also a difficult task doing that because some of them live at the riverine areas and in far places and these checks also need money for transportation for us. We have got on records from our volunteers that some of the kids are rejected. In July, some UNICEF officials came around and we went on checking some of the children that were reconciled and we found so many of them happy to be with their families. The reconciliation processes is of two types; reconciling a child who has been in the centre for quite a long time say three or four years is one thing and another is reconciling a child who has just been sent out or thrown away or abandoned. For the child who has been in the centre for a long time, we have two ways of talking to the parents. Firstly we try to let the parent know the child is not a witch and, depending on the response of the parent, we let tell them that the child has been delivered by some missionaries from America and the United Kingdom; many of them know we work with some foreign missionaries and they see us with them and they believe that the Whiteman has extra powers to deliver witchcraft. For those brought to the centre, we accept the children and don't argue with them on whether the kids are witches or not because if you argue with them then it means that you don't want that child alive in that community. We accept the child and tell them that we will deliver the child. We keep the child for some time and counsel the child and make him know that truly that he or she has never been a witch. Often times when these children are brought here, we ask them to initiate us into their kingdom; we give them bread or other edible things to infect with witchcraft and some of them will agree. We eat these things in their presence and nothing happens to us. After some time we will ask the child, why did you did not come to take us to your coven, some of them reply that they couldn't because we are too strong. With time, that child will realize that we are mocking him or her. We find out that these children later become happy to know that somebody believes they are not witches and then they open up and confess that everywhere you say you are not a witch, you are beaten so the best thing for them is to comply and confess to being witches so they will not be beaten but thrown out. In doing that we change their mindset from believing they are witches. Some of these ones are very intelligent while some, due to the torture, cannot assimilate quickly. In dealing with these kids we have found out that these kids are threatened and made to pass through an ordeal which forces them to accept to being witches. I am happy that today that all that we have been shouting that these children are not witches is now a subject of concern in the country and in the world.
Yes, this is largely due to the foreign journalists that came around and made the world see what has been happening for so many years. How did you meet them?
The name of the journalist is Max Gaven and she came with her partner, Joost; we call them Max and Joost. They came across a news report in the UK Guardian that said that children were targets of Nigerian witch hunt. They came at a time we were about to launch our Prevent Abandonment of Children Today (PACT) campaign, they came to cover the event. They came here and conducted their interviews and research and because they were at Esit Eket, they believed that everywhere in Akwa Ibom was Esit Eket. So when they went back they wrote that it was only happening at Esit Eket but it is a serious issue in Cross River State and there is no denying that fact; it is happening at Bogobri, Watt Market, Calabar Road and so on. We have these kids at Aba in Abia State and spreading. The UK Guardian must have gone through our website and saw the situation there before they wrote to us requesting to come and do a documentary. We consented to their request and they came in February and went back. Later they came back in April with the Channel 4 group and did the documentary that was broadcast. The result of the documentary is overwhelming but I must say that what you saw in the documentary is just a flash in the pan compared to the real situation but we thank God that the government is paying attention.
I saw some of the children going to school and will like to know how you hope to integrate them into the society?
We will always work towards reconciliation. Some of those children you saw are growing out of primary school age so we decided to start giving them primary education here in the centre. Many of them are being rejected in many schools around; they are stigmatized and rejected out rightly, which the government assisted in building with the hope that children from the centre can benefit from, had the indigenes of the community rising against having the kids come there. We withdrew them so that they will not harm them. We have volunteers and teachers that teach them and we are working hard to put other facilities in place. We thank the efforts of the then State governor, Victor Attah, who donated to the Stones Model School but we have been rejected and this reminds me that part of the fund that was supposed to be used for the feeding of these children was used to put up some blocks here.
How many teachers do you have at the moment?
We have seven teachers and a head teacher; we have three Live-in carers and two management staff and lot of volunteers. We are still optimistic of employing an accountant, security and many other hands. Right now, we don't have the funds to pay but we believe that people will partner with us in this regard. The present State governor has also promised to help us. For those we have to put into secondary schools, we take them to very far schools because those nearby have rejected them and we are faced with the challenge of paying for their transport of which we don't have much funds. Some children in the centre are being trained in some trades, like automobile, sewing, and other kinds of trade.
I saw the school compound and there was no fence around it which poses a security threat; I also saw the windows that have no blinds and I also did not see any medical centre out there and I want to ask how you take care of their medical needs because I saw some one-year-old children out there that are really vulnerable to diseases?
First I will like to answer by thanking my colleagues in CRARN because they are so committed to their work. Yes we don't have the facilities for them medically but what we do is that we take them to the hospital for treatment if a case is severe and at such time, we pay the bills; nothing is subsidized for us. There are cases that are just treated at the centre; we have volunteers that come here once in a while and again, most of the not-so-serious cases are handled by my wife, Elle, who trained as a nurse. We have plans of employing other nurses to be here permanently. We appeal to Nigerians and the government to come to our aid in this regard because on so many occasions we have emergencies that require immediate medical intervention.
I also saw some of the beds without mattresses and some of the kids were sleeping on the floor, is that despite what has been revealed, the government did not see these necessities?
When you talk about the government, I have a complaint; the information officer in the government house may not brief the governor very well on the situation on the ground. I believe that the governor is well aware of our needs here. I believe that the present governor, Mr. Goodswill Akpabio, is really concerned about helping us and has been sending some delegations here. The names of these kids have been taken and I want to believe that they are working out modalities on how to help us.
You told me last night that since the Child's Right Act was passed, the issue has been taken more seriously than before and that you are part of the squad that is involved in the onslaught on erring pastors, how successful has the campaign been so far?
The government is concerned and since they watched that documentary, they became very aware of the situation. The State governor has ordered that these so called men of God should be apprehended. Last weekend, the pastor that claimed to have killed 110 kids was arrested; I did the reconnaissance for the police and he was apprehended. He is just one of the thousands of these Bishops that propagate this evil. I took the Channel 4 guys to him and he roped himself in thinking he was getting publicity. The government is actually arresting these pastors; we arrested more recently and it will be a continuous process. But the problem we are facing now with the police is that some of them that are indigenes of this part of the state are protecting their kinsmen and thwart our effort and get those to be investigated to run away; I have complained to the head about this attitude and they promised to look into it.
You said that you have been receiving threat calls and I will like to ask, are you not afraid because where the centre does not have much security?
We will soon erect a fence around the centre because it is very necessary that we do that but for myself and death threats, you know, I have put myself into this issue and I can't withdraw it. I must see this fight to the end and whether I come out alive or not is inconsequential. This pogrom involves children and I will not abandon the fight. I am not saying I will be careless with my life and security, I know that these pastors being arrested have followers who may want to attack us in reprisal attacks, we know that but we can't stop now because we have gone far. What we have done is likened, to us, planting a seed that is growing and spreading against the earlier belief of alleging children are witches. I will not step down and I know that God will be on our side.
Tags: child abuse, Child torture, children, CRARN, Sam Ikpe Itauma, Sam Itauma, witchcraft, witches
CRARN Calls On Police To Investigate Case Of A Child Bathed With Hot Water
Anambra State: The Nigerian police and other security agencies have been called upon to investigate the case of a four-year-old female child who was bathed with hot water over accusation of witchcraft in Anambra State, the South Eastern region of Nigeria and bring the culprits to book.
The Founder and President of the Child's Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) Mr. Sam Itauma made the call in a telephone chat with newsmen yesterday.
Itauma stated that his organization was prepared to work with the security agencies in the country to unravel and bring the culprits of the heinous crime to book to serve as a deterrent to others. The CRARN founder said the little girl did not deserve such gruesome attack by an adult who has the obligation of protecting her.
The little girl was said to have been poured with hot water all over the body by her stepmother who believed that the child was possessed with witchcraft powers and was responsible for her persistent illness.
"We're willing to work with the police and other relevant agencies to make sure that the perpetrators face justice to serve as a deterrent to others."
Mr. Itauma disclosed that the fate of the burnt child was first brought to limelight by a CRARN volunteer and member of the Children Brigade International, Mr. Ubong Etuk who has been working assiduously to campaign against the silent brutality against innocent children across the country on the basis of witchcraft superstition.
The charity worker called on the government to carry out and sustain enlightenment campaigns to brush off superstition in minds of the people to lessen the spate of witchcraft related attacks and abuse on children and elderly persons. He averred further that anyone accused of witchcraft would not have a defender on his or her side even as the immediate relations would be scared and flee from him, thereby allowing the victims to suffer and die in the hands his accusers and attackers.
"The only way to checkmate this trend is for the government across the country to partner with the civil society and faith-based organizations and launch a vigorous awareness campaign so as to cushion the yoke of superstition in the people's mind."
Mr. Itauma lamented that even the scholars who were supposed to be the touch-bearers of the society were themselves trapped in the vicious circle of witchcraft belief which he said was entirely superstitious and baseless. He regretted that religious profiteers were exploiting the ignorant population in Africa to fan embers of discord in families with their false teachings for personal gains.
"It just baffles me that in this 21st century, you still have greater chunks of the scholarly community believing that ordinary diseases like malaria and high blood pressure are caused by certain spiritual and mysterious beings somewhere. This has given some religious profiteers the leeway to dominate the airwaves with spurious preachings and fears with the sole intent of exploiting it to their whims and caprices.
For details go http://www.crarn.net
Tags: Anambra State, child abuse, Child torture, Child witches, CRARN, love lost, Sam Itauma, witchcraft
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Stop Helen Ukpabio's "Witches on the Run"
Helen Ukpabio and her "witches on the run"
SIR: I am writing to draw the attention of the Nigerian public to the activities of Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio who has just announced a witch-finding and witch-delivering session tagged "Ember Months Special 2013". The program is taking place from November 11-17, at the headquarters of the Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar, Cross River State.
The theme of the event is 'Witches on the Run". Ukpabio is inviting people to come for "free deliverance". The poster for the programme has an image of a cat like animal at the background. A cat is locally believed to be a witch's familiar in the region. The image of this familiar invokes fears and fantasies of impending danger or misfortune in the minds of the local population.
The poster further states "Is your family sold out to witches? Are you oppressed or tormented by the witches? Are you a victim/prey/slave/servant in witchcraft coven?
Are you a witch or wizard? There is a special deliverance for the possessed and the oppressed."
In a region where people often spiritualize the cause of their problems or attribute the misfortune they suffer to malevolent supernatural and occult forces, many can easily connect and link their problems and tragic experiences to these questions.
Ukpabio claims to have divine mandate and power to exorcize the spirit of witchcraft. She made witchcraft deliverance the primary mission of her Liberty Gospel Church. This time, her goal is to exploit popular fears- of accidents and deaths- often entertained by Nigerians during the 'ember months' using witchcraft images and imaginaries.
At this event Ukpabio will instigate witchcraft insinuations and suspicion, incite hatred and violence against children and other vulnerable members of the population often scapegoated as witches.
Ukpabio's witch-hunting mission is set to erode the gains made so far by state and non-state actors in combating witchcraft related abuse in the region.
Witch hunting will not end in Africa as long as witchcraft entrepreneurs like Ukpabio continue to act with impunity and the authorities refuse to bring them to justice.
In Cameroun, the government has ordered the closure of around 100 pentecostal churches following the death of a nine-year old girl in a local church. The girl reportedly collapsed and died during a prayer session to cast out the 'numerous demons' that controlled the girl's life.
I urge the government of Cross River to take action against the witch-hunting activities of Helen Ukpabio. The Nigerian government should act now to stop this woman from re-infecting the region with her virus of witch-belief and deliverance.
• Leo Igwe
Founder Nigerian Humanist Movement,
Tags: child abuse, Helen Ukpabio, Liberty Gospel foundation, nigeria, witchcraft, witches

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Gedaliah ibn Yahya ben Joseph (Hebrew: גדליה אבן יחיא בן יוסף;  – 1587) was a 16th-century Italian Talmudist and Biblical chronologist chiefly known for his Biblical Chronology  "Shalshelet HaḲabbalah".

Biography
Born in Imola, Italy, the son of Joseph ibn Yahya ben Solomon and Abigail. In his early years he studied in Ferrara under Abraham Rovigo, later settling down in Rovigo, where he remained until 1562 when the burning of the Talmud took place in Italy. Following this he briefly lived in Salonica, moving back to Imola in 1567. He was later expelled with other Jews by Pope Pius V, and suffering a loss of 10,000 gold pieces, he went to Pesaro, and thence to Ferrara, where he remained till 1575. During the ensuing eight years he led a wandering life, and finally settled in Alexandria, which perhaps is where he died in 1587. Another theory "...indicates that Gedaliah did not die in Alexandria, Egypt, but in Alessandria, a town sixty to seventy miles northwest of Genoa, Italy, along the road to Turin."

Ibn Yayha's chief work was the Sefer Shalshelet ha-Ḳabbalah, called also Sefer Yaḥya, on which he labored for more than forty years. This work is not without defects, having suffered either by reason of the author's itinerant mode of life or through faulty copying of the original manuscript. Its contents are as follows:
 History and genealogy of the Jews from the time of Moses until that of Moses Norzi (1587)
 Account of the heavenly bodies, Creation, the soul, magic, and evil spirits
 History of the peoples among which the Jews have dwelt, and a description of the unhappy fate of the author's coreligionists up to his time.
The Shalshelet ha-Ḳabbalah was published at Venice, 1587; Cracow, 1596; Amsterdam, 1697; Zolkiev, 1802, 1804; Polonnoye, 1814; and Lemberg, 1862.

Gedaliah was the alleged author of twenty-one other works, which he enumerates at the end of his Shalshelet and which are mentioned also in Benjacob's Oẓar ha-Sefarim.

References

Maria L. Mayer Modena, La Masseket Hamor di Gedalyà ibn Yahia, "Italia", In Memory of Giuseppe Sermoneta, XIII-XV (2001), pp. 303–342
 In praise of women – the article of Rabbi Gedaliah Ibn Yahya (1526-1587)

1510s births
1580s deaths
Jewish historians
16th-century Italian historians
Italian Sephardi Jews
Egyptian rabbis
16th-century rabbis from the Ottoman Empire
16th-century Italian rabbis

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Little Argus: Oct. 25
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Little Argus: Oct. 25 The Current-Argus offers the Little Argus as a complimentary service to non-profits and community organizations. Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: http://c-cargus.co/1N0lzdv
Carlsbad Current-Argus Published 12:02 a.m. MT Oct. 25, 2015
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The Carlsbad Current-Argus offers the Little Argus as a complimentary service to non-profits and community organizations for the purpose of running public service announcements and/or publicizing community activities.
Little Argus submissions may be sent to news@currentargus.com at least 24 hours in advance of the first day the announcement is desired to run. Submissions should be kept to 50 words or less and include crucial information such as time, date, location and contact information.
Because this is a free service and space is limited, submissions will be printed on a rotation, meaning announcements are not guaranteed to run every day.
Announcements with no clear end date will be removed at staff's discretion.
Please call 575-887-5501 for more information.
Pro-life chain: Right to Life of Carlsbad and New Beginnings Caring Pregnancy Center are sponsoring a pro-life chain from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at S. Canal St. and Center Ave. across from Way-Mart. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 575-887-1950.
Dance: The San Jose Center is holding a Halloween Dance from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30. We will also have a costume contest. Must be 40 years of age or older and we ask that you bring a finger food dish to share. Admission is free and chips, dips and drinks will be provided. No alcohol is allowed. For more information, call 575-885-1402.
Jewelry classes: The North Mesa Senior Recreation Center offers a class on beaded jewelry with instructor Frieda Bates every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. as one of the many activities held at the center each week. We have a fitness room, pool tables, bingo, card games, quilting and much more. Membership is only $7.50 a year for anyone over 40. Come as a guest and check out what all we have to offer.
Packs for Hunger: Packs for Hunger is starting the fifth year of their weekend program. Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Zeta Nu Chapter is seeking donations of non-perishable individually wrapped food. The drop-off locations are New Song Christian Fellowship, Pecos River Antique Mall, Carlsbad Police Department, Claudia Phillips State Farm, Jay's Automotive, Word of Life, Carlsbad Sheriff's Department and the Carlsbad Museum. Call 575-361-2834 for more information.
Computer classes: The San Jose Center is offering free one-on-one computer lessons. Lessons are on an individual basis and based on what you need to learn and the time that you need. For more information, call the center at 575-885-1402.
Bereavement services: Golden Services Home Health, Hospice and Counseling offers bereavement support services and counseling for individuals and groups. If interested in participating please contact Pastor Jason Shirley or Pastor Dave Rogers at 575-885-3082 for an appointment.
Community Focus: Community Focus invites anyone interested in our great community of Carlsbad and Eddy County to their weekly Friday meetings. Meetings are at IHOP at 2529 S. Canal St. in Carlsbad. From 7-7:30 a.m. there is a meet-and-greet, breakfast ($7) is at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation is at 8 a.m. Upcoming programs include Brian McGonagall, Transitional Housing, on Oct. 30. Anyone wishing to promote their organization to community-minded people, please contact Richard Bradley at rbradley1@farmersagent.com to register. November and December dates are available.
Golf scramble: The 30th annual Trick or Treat 27-hole Scramble will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 31 (shotgun start) at the Lake Carlsbad Golf Course, 901 N. Muscatel. The 4-person scramble costs $55 per player with carts and green fees extra. The entry fee includes range balls, prizes, mulligans and lunch. The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and is limited to the first 27 paid teams. To sign up, call the golf shop at 575-885-5444.
Care kits: Care Kits for Soldiers Pack 286 will be collecting donated items to put in a kit for our soldiers overseas. We will be collecting through Nov. 7. Please contact Sasha Jordan 575-706-3253 for a complete list of items and to drop off items. Items needed include dental floss, nail clippers, gum, hand and foot warmers, phone cards and many more.
Benefit Auction: There will be a benefit auction for Eileen Hicks at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Hobbs Country Club. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Coyote hunt: There will be a coyote hunt from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31. Check in Oct. 30 at Hobbs Country Club. Check in at 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Eunice Gun Range. The cost is $300 per 3-man team. Big Dog and Little Dog jackpots will be awarded. For more information, call Bradley Blevins at 575-691-6120.
Volunteers needed: The Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation is in need of volunteers on Nov. 7 to prepare for the changing season and to prepare for expansion and growth in the spring. To get involved call Richard at 575-628-8953 or email at werlin97@yahoo.com
Fall Festival: Attention all Carlsbad and Eddy County businesses: if you would like to participate in MainStreets 20th annual Fall Festival please contact the MainStreet office at 575-361-3276 or carlsbadmainstreet@gmail.com.
Workshop: A workshop titles "Issues in Homelessness" will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 309 W. Shaw. This is for people from southeast New Mexico interested in homelessness advocacy and assistance. Carlsbad Transitional Housing will provide an update on care and sheltering of the homeless. Sherry Kearns will teach people how to crochet a mat out of repurposed plastic bags.
Preschool StoryTime: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will host a preschool story time at 9:30 a.m. each Friday in October in the visitor's center. A short walk in the park and an activity will follow the story. There is no fee for the visitor center program; however, regular admission fees apply to enter the zoo. For more information, call 575-887-5516.
Nights of Lights: The Nights of Lights: Plug In! first annual holiday festival in Halagueno Arts Park from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 28 immediately preceding the Light Parade. Food, vendors, music and Santa! At dusk will be the "Grand Illumination" of the park and community tree! Lighting contestants and vendors wanted. Call City Hall at 575-234-7963 for information and application forms.
Fall Carnival: Paradise Chapel will have its annual Fall Carnival from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 49 Paradise Ranch Rd. Admission is a bag of candy and all games and activities are free. There will be snack bar items for purchase. Call the office at 575-885-7787 for more information.
Cooking school: A free diabetic cooking school for diabetics and their families will be offered from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29 and Nov. 3 and 5 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia. Participants must be able to attend all four sessions and are required to RSVP at the Eddy County Extension Office. If you are an individual with a disability and need an auxiliary aid or service, please contact us Monday through Friday at 575-887-6595.
Tax workshop: A comprehensive tax course will be Nov. 2-19 at the Small Business Development Center in El Paso. The cost is $399. For more information, call 915-831-7742 or go to elpasosbdc.net.
Sale: The American Association of University Women Carlsbad Branch will have an annual Trunk and Treasure Sale from 7-11 a.m. Nov. 7 at 304 W. Riverside Drive. Proceeds will go toward the AAUW scholarship fund. Items to sell and cash donations are gladly accepted.
Fall Festival: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving will have its Fall Festival from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Our Lady of Grace Hall. There will be food, drinks, game booths, cake walk, raffle, music and more!
Halloween party: Come join us for a Halloween dance party at the North Mesa Senior Recreation Center from 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30. DJ Pete Subia will be here cranking out the tunes! There will be finger foods, music, costume contest and of course, dancing! NMSRC is for adults 40 or older. Membership is only $7.50/year and we always welcome guests to check out our wonderful center! For more information, please call 575-885-6487.
Community assessment: The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Retirement Council will be hosting a community assessment at 10 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Pecos River Conference Center, 711 Muscatel Ave. Residents will have the opportunity to evaluate what is available in the community and discuss what they consider lacking. Citizen involvement is essential to complete the needs assessment of the Age-friendly City/Community project. Plan to attend and share your views.
Young Marines: Adult volunteers are needed to start a community service and youth education program. An application and background check is required, no training or military experience needed. Contact Tim at 575-302-2351 or look us up on Facebook: Pecos Valley Young Marines.
Celebrate Recovery: You are invited to Celebrate Recovery which meets each Monday night at 5:30 p.m. as a safe place to address your hurts, hang ups, and habits (addictions). 1502 W. Mermod. Info: 1-800-601-4530.
Early dismissal: Carlsbad Municipal Schools will dismiss early on Oct. 28. School will resume at regular times Oct. 29. Dismissal times are: Emmitt Smith preschool: 11:25 a.m. (no afternoon session); ECEC (Kindergarten): 11:45 a.m., Sped Bus: 11:30 a.m.; elementary schools (grades 1-5): bus: noon, walkers: 12:05 p.m.; Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy: 12:30 p.m.; Carlsbad Intermediate School (grades 7-8): 12:50 p.m.; Carlsbad High School (grades 9-12 & Freshman Academy): 1:10 p.m.; Early College High School: 8:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.; Eddy Alternative School: elementary: 12:30 p.m., 2nd Chance (middle school): 12:45 p.m., Phoenix (high school): 1 p.m.
Steel Match: The Cavern City Action Shooters will hold a Steel Challenge Match on Oct. 31 at the Carlsbad Public Shooting Range. There will be 5 stages open to Rimfire (.22 LR) – Rimfire Pistol Iron Sights, Rimfire Pistol Open, Rimfire Rifle Iron Sights, Rimfire Rifle Open – Centerfire (minimum caliber – 9mm) – Centerfire Pistol Iron Sights, and Centerfire Pistol Open. $15/1st gun and $5/ea. additional gun. Register at 8:30 a.m., shoot at 9 a.m. You can pre-register on practiscore.com between Oct. 27-30. For more info, go to caverncityactionshooters.net.
Benefit account: An account has been established for Yvonne A. Basabilvazo, who was diagnosed with ALS in Dec. She will be traveling to South America to receive stem cell treatment. Donations may be made at any Western Commerce Bank location. For more information, call Yvette A. Mendoza at 575-361-4576.
Awareness event: Healthy Woman, a free resource provided by Carlsbad Medical Center, will host a breast cancer awareness event at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in the CMC private dining room at 2430 W. Pierce. The featured speaker is Lakshmy Vythilingam, M.D., board-certified general surgeon, who will discuss breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. There will also be information presented about mammograms and CMC's Radiation Oncology services. A light meal will be served and many door prizes are available. To register, please call 575-887-4160.
Booster dinner: The Cavement Baseball Boosters will be hosting an enchilada dinner from 5-6:45 p.m. at the CHS cafeteria. Eat in and carry out are available. Tickets are $8. Call Daryl Day at 575-361-0564 or Jeff Hernandez at 575-499-4069 for more information.
Archery class: Blodgett Street Baptist Church will begin a 9-week archery class, "CenterShot Ministry," on Sept. 22 through Nov. 17. The class will be from 6-7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and is for ages 8 and older. The class is free and all equipment is provided. For more information, call 575-885-5033.
RCIA: St. Edward's Catholic Church is offering adult religious education classes for anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith or complete their sacraments. Class is Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Contact the parish office for questions at 575-885-6600.
Exhibit: The Zia Quilting and Stitchery Guild with the Carlsbad Fiber Arts Guild will have an exhibit on display Oct. 3-29 at the Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, 418 W. Fox St. For more information, call 575-887-0276.
Pumpkin Patch: The St. Peter Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 3-31 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1302 W. Pierce St. Hours are 3-7 p.m. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Proceeds will be equally divided between Carlsbad Teen Court, Carlsbad Packs for Hunger and Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey, El Paso. For more information, call 575-887-3033.
Line dance class: A basic line dance class will be from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 6-Nov. 24 at the North Mesa Senior Center for ages 40 and over. No experience necessary. For more information, call 575-885-6487.
Free clothing program: The VFW Free Clothing program has reopened for the school year, located at 1916 San Jose Blvd. Open every Thursday when school is in session from 9-11:30 a.m. Clothing for the family available.
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Officers reported to a home near 119 Avenue and 61 Street at around 8:50 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man and a woman with injuries.
Barbara Nelson, the woman, was pronounced dead due to a blunt force trauma and the man remains in serious condition in the hospital.
Before the police had arrived, the assailants fled the scene.
The death of Barbara was deemed a homicide and it is believed that the incident was target.
Please contact EPS, if you have any information, at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
In the year of 2019, this is Edmonton's fourth homicide.


I've moved! Since finishing grad school, I've decided to fold my personal web page and blog together. In the future, I'll be posting to http://blog.abegong.com.
Also, my posts will focus on "data science" instead of "computational social science." They're pretty much the same thing, but "data science" seems to be the phrase that's catching on.


Spring is giving little hints that it is almost here, and with every glimpse that yearly desire to dig out of the snowbanks, open the windows, and make everything fresh and new grows stronger.
One of the things I have been most recently inspired to freshen up for spring is my home decor. Though I love my furry throw pillows and winter berry wreath, I am definitely ready to pack them away and put together a space for breezy, laid-back spring and summer living.
Here is a list of five books I enjoyed. They inspired me to try new things to give my home a new look and I hope they do the same for you too.
Why I Like It: The cover alone is bright and inviting, and that's only the beginning! This little book features light and airy country-style homes that make me long for a fresh lemonade, a porch swing, and a warm spring breeze. Tips for small home decor changes that can be made in a day are sprinkled throughout, with the concepts illustrated in the beautiful photographs.
Why I Like It: Martin Amado has more of a high-end, professional design aesthetic, but he keeps it attainable by describing some of the theory behind decorating. While reading his book, I feel like I am gaining tools to help my home be more put-together, as well as inspiration from the serene rooms featured in the photographs.
Why I Like It: I have checked this book out so many times, but I just keep coming back to it. This book has budget friendly home DIY's to get the creativity juices flowing, and presents the projects with easy to follow instructions -- the perfect companion to a sunny spring day spent working on projects out in the garage!
Why I Like It: Sometimes it feels like it is difficult to strike the balance between having a pretty house and a home that works with my everyday life. Sherry and John Petersik are a design blogging couple who also have two young children and pets, so their book reflects their understanding of being a DIY decorator as well as creating a space that is functional - and beautiful - for everyone.
Why I Like It: Spring is usually the time for cleaning everything and getting rid of the old to make way for the new. Sometimes, though, the fear is that if too much is purged, the house will feel cold and empty. Myquillyn Smith shows that doesn't have to be the case, and it is possible to have both a cozy and minimalist house.
Allison is a Customer Service Clerk at the Waterville Branch Library. When not working, she enjoys DIY projects, drinking Bubble Tea, and traveling around the USA and Europe with her husband.


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JOHN ENDECOTT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283508 - HFSID 283508
JOHN ENDECOTT This exceedingly rare document is from the very earliest history of the American colonies and Massachusetts! It's a five-line complaint signed by John Endecott, colonial governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in Marblehead, Massachusetts in1649. Documents from this early in American history are rarely seen outside of private collections and are highly desirable! Framed to 10x6½ in a gold-colored frame with cream-colored matte. Document signed "Jo: Endecott Gov.". Brown ink and lead pencil notations in top left corner and at left edge. 1 page, 5½x1¼. Framed to 10x6½ in a gold-colored frame with cream-colored matte. Marblehead, Massachusetts, April 24, 1649. Five-line complaint. Endecott (c. 1588-1665), also spelled "Endicott", was a colonial governor (1629-1630, 1644-1645, 1649-1650, 1651-1654 and 1655-1664) and deputy governor (1641-1644, 1650-1651 and 1654-1655) of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the New World. Endecott arrived with 60 other settlers in the Naumkeag, future site of Salem, Massachusetts and already settled by seceders from the Plymouth colony, led by Roger Conant.
JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER UNSIGNED 03/27/1783 - HFSID 286082 - HFSID 286082
JOHN HANCOCK His handwritten March 1783 letter as Governor of Massachusetts, instructing a garrison commander to forbid a ship full of Tories to disembark, requiring them to sail instead for New York (still in British hands) Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1 page, 7¾x12. Written as Governor. Boston, Massachusetts, 1783 March 27. To William Gordon, Commander of the Garrison in Dartmouth. In full: "I have this moment received your Letter by Express, giving information of the arrival of a Flag with a Number of Persons on board who were desirous of remaining some time at Dartmouth. I have laid the state of this Flag before the Council, & in consequence of their advice you are hereby Directed upon no pretense whatever, to suffer any of the Persons or any of the Effects brought in the Flag to be Landed at Dartmouth, or in any other place, but that you give immediate Directions for the Departure of the Flag with the Persons, & their effects to New York, and that after the Receipt of this Letter you make a point of Embracing the first fair wind to put her under Sail for New York, as no circumstance can possibly induce me to Deviate from this order. I am Sir your very humble servant.
THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS URGES THE PRESIDENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO TAKE THE SAME STEPS AS MASSACHUSETTS HAD TAKEN IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON THE MERRIMACK RIVER JOHN HANCOCK. Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1p, 6¾x9. Boston, 1783 October 31.To "His Excellency Meshech Weare Esqr. President of the State of New Hampshire".Begins: "Sir". In full: "In compliance with the Request of the Two Branches of the General Court I inclose you Two Acts of this Government making provision to prevent the Destruction of Fish by Mill-Dams in Merrimack River & c - As the Design'd [illegible] of this Bill will much Depend upon the measures that shall be Adopted by the Legislature of your State, I am to Request that your Excellency will be pleas'd to lay those Acts before them, and cannot but flatter myself that they will Take such effectual Steps as will ensure the good Effects for which our Govt. Court had in View in passing the Bill - I am with Sentiments of [portion of word crossed out] Esteem, Sir, Your Excellency's Most Obedt & Humbl Servt." Hancock's retained copy of his letter to Weare. Docketed in unknown hand on verso.
CLARENCE DARROW - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/15/1933 - HFSID 280147 - HFSID 280147
CLARENCE DARROWLawyer Clarence Darrow writes on personalized letterhead about his autobiorgraphy and socialist views - "I am of course a radical as I have always been". Autograph letter signed "Clarence Darrow.". Black ink notations in bottom left corner in unknown hand. 1 page, 7¼x10½, on Darrow's personal letterhead. Jan. 15, 1933.In full: "My dear Gerson - I am returning the $1.- Of course I am always only sorry that I can't send my best friends books, without their spending money to buy them But really the book is expensive and I have a good many friends (luckily) and I just can't do it. Of course I am glad you liked the book. I am sure that most of it concerns your own ideas. I am of course a radical as I have always been and hoping that our industrial system will be changed. No permanent good can come from the old. If there is any recovery it will last but a short time. I am working some on Technocracy and am glad to see how it is being taken up. If we were not Barbarians no one in the world would be poor. We open talk of you and wish we could see you and [illegible]. You will ever be close to us.
JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/07/1783 - HFSID 286006 - HFSID 286006
JOHN HANCOCK Hancock handwrote, dated and put his John Hancock on this letter to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" in 1783, while he was Governor of Massachusetts. He wrote this letter to inform the recipients that he had received an "Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe" from the Penobscot, which offered their services to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. This letter was written less than eight months before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war between the colonies and England. Draft autograph letter signed "J.H." as Governor of Massachusetts. 1 page, 7¾x6¼. Council Chamber, Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1783. Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives". In full: "I have this moment Rec'd a Letter from Colonel Lithgow, by Two Indians of the Penobscot Tribe, these Indians are come to make Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe. The Letter with the Commissions given one of these Indians by Brigr. Genl. Lovell, I have directed the Secretary [to] lay before you.
GIDEON WELLES - TELEGRAM UNSIGNED 12/06/1866 - HFSID 280762 - HFSID 280762
NAVY SECRETARY GIDEON WELLES ORDERS THE NAVY TO TRANSPORT CAPTURED FUGITIVE JOHN SURATT BACK TO THE US TO STAND TRIAL FOR CONSPIRING TO ASSASSINATE PRESIDENT LINCOLN GIDEON WELLES Telegram, unsigned, 1 page, 8½x11. 1866 December 6. Telegram partly printed in Portuguese, received from Gideon Welles in Washington, D.C., for transmittal to Admiral Goldsborough, American Squadron at Lisbon, Portugal. Manuscript text of Welles' message (unknown hand): "Send steamer to Alexandria, Egypt to receive Surautt [sic] from Consul Hale and bring him to Washington." [Welles' name has also been misspelled by the telegraph office.] Docketed on verso: "Hon. G. Welles/Secy of the Navy/6th Dec. 1866/Send steamer to/Alexandria, Egypt". Gideon Welles (1812-1878), a Jacksonian Democrat who joined the new Republican Party in 1854 because he detested slavery, was Secretary of the Navy throughout the Presidencies of Abraham Lincoln (who called him "Neptune") and Andrew Johnson (1861-1869). John Suratt (1844-1916) was the son of Mary Suratt, convicted of conspiracy in the assassination of President Lincoln and the first woman executed (hanged) by the US government.
JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/07/1772 - HFSID 285949 - HFSID 285949
JOHN HANCOCK Notes relating to payment. ANS: "Jo Hancock" at lower left of ADS: "Wm Winthrop", 1p, 7¼x3¾. Boston, 1772 June 7. Winthrop pens, in full: "Reced of Mr Joseph Ashley. Six pounds. Eight Shillings &4d by the Hand of Mr William Billings, to be indors'd on his Note or Bond, due to John Hancock Esq. for him." Hancock has crossed out the amount and written in full: "This Rec(eip)t not/yet Settled". Docketed on verso (unknown hand). John Hancock served as a member of the Massachusetts provincial legislature from 1766-1772. He was President of the Provincial Congress in 1774. A member of the Continental Congress (1775-1778), Hancock was President of Congress from 1775-1777 and was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Light show through at right margin from docket on verso. ½-inch separation at blank mid-horizontal fold, pinhead-size hole at cross folds touches 1 letter. Irregular bottom edge, nicked at top and right edges. Folds do not touch signature. Overall, fine condition.
BRIGHAM YOUNG - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348163
BRIGHAM YOUNG and JOHN H. STEELEThe Mormon leader signed this letter as part of a campaign pleading for assistance against anti-Mormon violence less than a year before their migration to Utah. It was written in desperation just after the murder of Mormon prophet Joseph SmithCollectionComprises: (1) Autograph Letter Signed: "Brigham Young" President, "Willard Richards" Clerk of the Quorum of Twelve and "N.K. Whitney" and "George Miller" as Trustees of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, all four being the "Committee, in behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Nauvoo, Ill.," 3p, 8x13, front and verso. Nauvoo, Illinois, 1845 April 24. Verso of third page addressed to: "His Excellency/John H. Steele/Concord/New Hampshire." The docketed address leaf bears a circular "new-york" postmark, explained by Young in the postscript: "P.S. As many of our communications postmarked 'Nauvoo' have failed of their destination-and the mails around us have been intercepted by our enemies, we shall send this to some distant office, by a special messenger".
JOHN HANCOCK - CIVIL APPOINTMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 02/20/1781 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285998
JOHN HANCOCK and JOHN AVERY, JR. As Massachusetts Governor and Secretary of State, both sign a manuscript document appointing Superior Court Justice David Sewall to the Commonwealth's Supreme Court (1781). Ornate Manuscript DS: "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1 page, 21¾x13. On vellum. Boston, 1781 February 20.Countersigned: "John Avery Secy". Appointment of David Sewall as Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. On verso, appears a short Manuscript DS: "John Hancock". In full: "In Council February 20th 1781. Hnble David Sewall Esqr appeared at the Council Chamber Subscribed the Declaration and the Several Oaths prescribed by the Constitution of the Commonwealth to qualify himself for the Office within mentioned." Born in York, Maine, SEWALL (1735-1825), Councillor for the Province of Maine (1766-1777), was Justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts (1777-1781) when he received this appointment to the State's Supreme Judicial Court. He served until 1789 when he was appointed Judge of the U.S. District Court of Maine (1789-1817).
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FRED G. AANDAHL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70726
FRED G. AANDAHLThe former governor of North Dakota and congressman pens his name on this 3½x2 card Signature: "Fred G. Aandahl", in blue ink, 3½x2 card. Fred George Aandahl (1897-1966) was a U.S. congressman from North Dakota.
AMOS ABBOTT - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 78224
AMOS ABBOTT Clipped signature (Andover, Massachusetts) Signature: "Amos Abbott/Andover/Masstts, 3½x1½ (irregularly cut), Amos Abbott (1786-1868), a merchant, Andover town official and Massachusetts state legislator, was elected as a Whig to three terms in the US Congress (1843-1849). Soiled with a notch at lower left edge.
JOSIAH GARDNER ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 324185
JOSIAH GARDNER ABBOTT Signature of the congressman from Massachusetts who served from 1876-1877. A rare signature! Signature: "J.G. Abbott/Boston/Mass", 7x3. Josiah Gardner Abbott (1814-1891) served in the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts from 1876 to 1877. He also served in the Massachusetts General Court.
JAMES GEORGE ABOUREZK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/08/1973 - HFSID 79195
JAMES ABOUREZK As US Senator, he signs a typed letter supporting emergency aid for a school in his state. Typed Letter signed: "Jim", 1 page, 8x10½. Washington, D.C., 1973 June 8.
SPENCER ABRAHAM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 324013
SPENCER ABRAHAM Signed black and white photograph of the 10th United States Secretary of Energy. Photograph signed: "Spencer Abraham", in silver ink, B/w 8x10 overall, 8x8½ image (one surface). Republican Edward Spencer Abraham (b.
JESSE D. ABRAHAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142155
J. D. ABRAHAMS Signed on a 7x1 slip as Deputy Comptroller of the Currency Signature: "J. D. Abrahams/Deputy Comptroller", 7x1 cut irregularly. Jesse D. Abrahams, formerly a bank executive, was Deputy Comptroller of the Currency in the first Cleveland administration (1889-1893).
ELLIOTT ABRAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214145
ELLIOTT ABRAMSPhotograph signed by controversial neoconservative Inscribed photograph signed "To Oscar Peters/From/Elliott Abrams". B/w, 8x10. Abrams is an American lawyer and leading
ELLIOTT ABRAMS - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 267096
ELLIOTT ABRAMSThe conservative who served under two Presidential administrations signed this First Day Cover that remembers the death of Robert F. Kennedy First Day Cover signed: "Elliott Abrams", 6½x3¾. FDC honoring Robert F.
DEAN ACHESON - CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343891
DEAN ACHESON The politician signs this calling card as The Under Secretary of State Calling card signed: "Dean Acheson" in black felt. 4x2½. Dean Acheson (1893-1971) was appointed Assistant Secretary of State by President Roosevelt in 1933, but resigned that same year due to differences with FDR's foreign economic policy.
DEAN ACHESON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/06/1950 - HFSID 315946
DEAN G. ACHESON Pulitzer Prize-winning Secretary of State sends thank you letter, signs his name in blue ink Typed letter signed: "Dean Acheson" in blue ink. 1 page, 7x9. February 6, 1950. Washington D.C. On Secretary of State letterhead. In full: "Dear Mr.
DEAN ACHESON As Secretary of State, he thanks Basil O'Connor for sending a copy of a speech. Typed Letter signed: "Dean Acheson" as Secretary of State, 1 page, 7x9. Washington, D.C., 1952 March 27. On official letterhead to Basil O'Connor, New York, N. Y.
E. ROSS ADAIR - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70309
E. ROSS ADAIR Ross signs as Representative from Indiana Signature: "E. Ross Adair/Indiana". 3½x2 card. E. Ross Adair (1907-1983) was a Republican Member of Congress from Indiana (1951-1971). After losing his bid for an 11th term in 1970, he was named US Ambassador to Ethiopia (1971-1974).
E. ROSS ADAIR - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 70310
E. ROSS ADAIR He signs as Member of Congress from Indiana on this 5x3 card Printed Card Signed in Ink: "E. Ross Adair/Indiana". 5x3 index card with typed caption above and below signature. E. Ross Adair (1907-1983) was a Republican Member of Congress from Indiana (1951-1971).
E. ROSS ADAIR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/15/1971 - HFSID 131895
As US Ambassador to Ethiopia, he signs a typed 1971 letter to a former Congressional page, a brother in Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, which Adair had served as National President, closing with the fraternity greeting.
CHARLES F. "GRANDSON OF JQ" ADAMS II - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 67404
CHARLES F. ADAMS, JR. Grandson of John Quincy Adams. Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Very respectfully/C.F. Adams", 1p, 4¾x3¼. Charles Francis Adams, Jr. (1835-1915) served as President of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884-1890.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS III - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 293494
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS III His signature on a card affixed below a color magazine picture of him Signature: "C. F. Adams", 5x3 card, affixed to an 8½x11 page bearing an unsigned color magazine image of him. Charles Francis Adams III (1866-1954), the grandson of President John Q.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS III - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 322272
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS III A signature from Adams on a printed card for his position as Secretary of the Navy Printed card signed: "C F Adams", in black ink, 5½x3½ affixed to a 6x4½ sheet. Charles Francis Adams III (1866-1954), the grandson of President John Q.
ROBERT ADAMS JR. - AUTOGRAPH 01/31/1899 CO-SIGNED BY: ROBERT G. COUSINS - HFSID 33792
ROBERT ADAMS, JR., ROBERT G. COUSINS Signature from the Pennsylvania Congressman, dated in 1899. Also signed by Iowa Congressman Robert G. Cousins on verso. Signature: "Robb. Adams Jr/Jan 31-99 Penna. M.C." and, "Robert G. Cousins/Iowa M.C./5th Dist./Jan 27-99", 6½x2½.
BROCK ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1977 - HFSID 83571
BROCK ADAMS. TLS: "Brock Adams" as Secretary of Transportation, 1p, 7x9. Washington, D.C., 1977 February 28. On official letterhead to Ms. Toni Currin, Dillon, South Carolina.
GEORGE EVERETT ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33922
GEORGE E. ADAMS Signature of the Illinois Congressman Signature: "GE Adams/Illinois". 7¼x2¾. George Everett Adams (1840-1917) was a Republican politician and lawyer who was a U. S. Representative from Illinois from 1883 to 1891.
JOHN J. ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 35109
JOHN J. ADAMSThe United States Congressman from New York State pens his autograph on this 7¼x3 piece of paper, signed in iron gall ink Signature: "John J. Adams/ New York City" 7¼x3. John J. Adams (1848-1919) was a Canadian-born American politician and a United States Congressman from New York.
SAMUEL ADAMS - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 174881
SAMUEL ADAMS Engraved portrait, 9½ x 12 overall, with facsimile signature Engraving, unsigned. B/w, 9½x12 overall, image 3¾x4½ (one surface). Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York, entered according to an Act of Congress, 1862. Captioned, and with facsimile signature beneath image.
SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321188
SHERMAN ADAMS Signature of the New Hampshire Governor and White House Chief of Staff, reluctantly dismissed by President Eisenhower Signature: "Sherman Adams", 3¾x2¼. Sherman Adams (1899-1986), the Republican Governor of New Hampshire from 1949-1953, was President Dwight D.
SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 273341
SHERMAN ADAMS. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Danny/Franklin/Sherman Adams". B/w, 5x7. Slightly creased at blank margins and corners. Minor surface creases (most not evident head on), some at facial image. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by calling card, unsigned, 3½x2.
SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1956 - HFSID 83572
SHERMAN ADAMS Eisenhower's Chief of Staff, who had practically run the government from the President's bedside after the heart attack, responds to a well-wisher on White House stationery Typed Letter signed "Sherman Adams" as Assistant to the President, 1 page, 6½x9. On White House letterhead to Salem J.
SHERMAN ADAMS. TLS: "Sherman Adams" as Assistant to President-elect Eisenhower, 1p, 5¾x7¾. New York, N.Y., 1952 December 2. To Mr. and Mrs. Salem Robinson, Miami, Florida. Written less than one month after Eisenhower's election as President.
GOVERNOR WILLIAM H. "BILLY" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH 09/17/1927 - HFSID 345129
WILLIAM H. ADAMS The 25th Governor of Colorado signs this 3x2 card in blue ink Signature: "Willie H. Adams" in blue ink. 3x2. William Herbert Adams (1861-1954) was Colorado's 25th governorand first governor to be elected to three consecutive terms.
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70311
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO Signature of the New York Congressman Signature: "Cong. J. P. Addabbo/ 7th d.St. NYC". 3½x2. Joseph Patrick Addabbo (1925-1986) was a New York City politician who served as a Democratic U. S. Representative from 1961 until his death in 1986. Representing New York City's 7th District, Addabbo was a Queens native who earned a degree at St.
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/18/1973 - HFSID 79109
JOSEPH PATRICK ADDABBO Writing from his desk in Washington, the Congressman signs a typed letter urging, "favorable and expeditious handling." Typed Letter Signed: "Joseph Addabbo", in blue ink, 1 page. Washington, D.C., June 18, 1973. On official letterhead of the Congress of the United States, U.S.
HUGH J. ADDONIZIO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70312
HUGH J. ADDONIZIO Signature of the infamous New Jersey Congressman and Mayor Signature: "Hugh Joseph Addonizio". 3½x2. Hugh Joseph Addonizio (1914-1981) was an Italian-American Democratic politician, serving the state of New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1962. He was also the Mayor of Newark from 1962-1970.
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