The idea behind the new building was to use space as effectively as possible, and the project team and architects behind the new school kept the needs of both programs in mind with the new design, said Sean Franklin, a designer with BIG, one of the architecture firms behind the project.
“What we really wanted to do was foster an environment of sharing between these programs,” Franklin said during a Aug. 13 School Board meeting, where the new design plans were unveiled.
The new Wilson School will have a main entrance on Wilson Blvd, with a separate entrance on 18th Street for Stratford program students to allow them to more easily access the building. The Stratford Program will have the majority of the space of the lowest level, while H-B Woodlawn will have classrooms on the first through fifth floors. There will be shared spaces throughout the building.
Stratford Program Principal Karen Gerry said that she is working with H-B Woodlawn Principal Casey Robinson to identify spaces in the Wilson School that they could share, including a new multipurpose room, a black box theatre, cafeteria and library.
“Casey and I believe this will allow for more collaboration between H-B and Stratford staff and H-B and Stratford students, and that’s a win-win for all of us,” she said.
The new school will also feature fanning terraces, which will allow for open spaces for both recreation and learning. The terraces will each be designed differently, depending on the classrooms on the same level, Franklin said.
“The idea is that they’ll each have their own identity tied to something that’s inside the classroom. So if the classroom has a theme, it’ll carry on to the terraces,” he said.
Connecting the terraces is a central staircase that will be wide enough to also use as a learning space and to supervise students in the tall building, she said.
“Day lighting” was also an important part of the new designs, Gerry said. The new classrooms, which will be larger than existing classrooms, will be designed to allow in more daylight, which “decreases sensory input to heighten
The total cost for the new school will be about $100 million, about $20 million more than the original cost, according to the design plans. Additional costs came from parking needs, elevation factors and market prices.
The current design calls for 92 underground parking space, at a cost of $5.7 million.
Arlington Public Schools will be examining ways to reduce costs without compromising learning in the next steps of the design process, according to the plans.
Drew Model Elementary School Principal Darryl Evans has resigned, citing family reasons and a desire to seek a job closer to home.
Evans led Drew Model for one year after coming to the school in the summer of 2014 after former principal Jacqueline Smith retired following a driving-under-the-influence arrest.
“I spoke with Mr. Evans yesterday and I hope you will join me in wishing him well in his next endeavors, both personally and professionally,” Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy wrote in a note to Drew Model families (below, after the jump).
APS has not yet released a plan for hiring a new principal, Murphy said. For the time being, APS staff will work with assistant principals Catharina Genove and Wendy Pilch to help the school get ready for the next school year while a new principal is sought. School is back in session on Sept. 8.
“We will continue to work together to ensure that Drew provides an excellent instructional program for our students,” Murphy said in the statement.
Drew Model serves the Nauck area and has about 502 students in kindergarten through fifth grade — 642 including pre-Kindergarten programs — with more than half requiring free or reduced meals.
Last May, the school’s PTA held its first Spring Fair in order to close a $22,000 funding gap. Last year, the school struggled with test scores, ARLnow.com reported. In 2014, the school was performing at an average of 23 percent lower than the county average on third through fifth grade Standard of Learning Exams.
APS did not have any information on how Evans’ departure will affect the school at this time.
Parents and teachers at Barrett Elementary have started a weekly outdoor library to encourage kids to keep reading during their vacation.
The program, Barret Book Blast, was created by the Family and Community Engagement committee at Barrett Elementary as a way to combat the seemingly inevitable “summer slide” in reading comprehension.
The outdoor library can be found every Friday from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. outside of the Gates of Ballston Community Center (4108 4th Street N.). At the weekly event, which is run by Barrett Elementary teachers on an entirely volunteer basis, neighborhood kids can check out up to three books or listen to a librarian from Arlington Public Library read some stories.
Barrett Elementary teacher Emily Sonenshine estimates that on June 19, the program’s second week, almost 65 children came by to check out books and visit their teachers. Sonenshine added that attendance at the weekly checkout hour has been consistently on the rise.
This Friday will mark the program’s fourth week. Sonenshine says the events are scheduled to continue through the summer, ending Aug. 28.
Photos courtesy Emily Sonenshine and Jen Flores
Despite budget cuts, Arlington Public Schools may get to keep its mobile app after all.
The school system originally planned to cut the app on July 1, in order to shrink its budget. The app cost about $12,000 a year to maintain, said Linda Erdos, APS assistant superintendent.
The app, which launched two years ago, allowed parents to view messages from APS’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts and gave them quick links to APS sites like the Family Access Center, MySchool Bucks, the APS directory and lunch menus.
“The app was intended for those who prefer the convenience of receiving and checking information and notifications on their mobile device through a single application,” Erdos said.
APS was ready to stop the app when fate intervened: Parent Link, the company that built the app, was bought by Blackboard, a company that provides an online platform for assignments, grades and communication between students and teachers. Blackboard, APS recently found out, was willing to give them a sweet deal.
“Because we are already a customer with Blackboard for School Talk and these other educational web-based solutions, Blackboard has offered to include the app into our current contract for APS School Talk as an added feature at no cost to APS,” Erdos said.
APS is still waiting confirmation from Blackboard before announcing that the app will continue, Erdos said.
If the contract does go through, the app will not look any different.
“Blackboard won’t do anything different with the app,” she said. “Based on what they have proposed, since Blackboard now owns Parent Link, they will continue to support the availability of our app, and will support APS staff if changes are needed.”
Photo via screenshot
Blowing past a school bus with its stop sign extended may result in a $250 ticket, if the driver is caught by one of Arlington Public Schools’ newly-installed cameras.
Some APS buses are now equipped with cameras to help police officers catch drivers who do not stop when a bus extends its stop sign. APS operates 165 buses to transport about 10,000 kids a day, said Dave McCrae, APS director of Transportation.
“Essentially, the safety of our students is our primary focus,” McCrae said.
McCrae declined to say how many buses have the cameras, saying that revealing that information may encourage drivers to try their luck. Last year APS officials said that 10-20 percent of buses would get the cameras.
There are six total cameras on the buses: five in the front, one of which is a motion sensor camera, and one at the rear. Together the cameras work to capture the vehicle, including the license plate number, as it drives past a bus with its stop. Footage is then wirelessly sent to the Arlington Police Department, where the footage will be reviewed to determine if a violation has occurred, before a citation is issued.
“Cameras are a way of capturing video and providing law enforcement with evidence needed to prosecute a violation,” said Charlie Territo of American Traffic Solutions, which provides the cameras.
The new program is a result of a partnership between American Traffic Solutions, APS and the Arlington Police Department. The program is self-funded with the money collected from tickets paying for the cameras and upkeep.
Without the cameras, it is often difficult to catch drivers who run the bus’s stop sign, said Ken Dennis with Arlington Police Department. If a police officer follows a bus, drivers use their best driving behavior. It’s when they don’t think they can get caught that most drivers will break the law, he said.
Bus drivers told APS that drivers were often ignoring their extended bus stop signs, which led to the program’s implementation, McCrae said.
Driving past the signs is often not malicious, said Daniel Roseboro, a bus driver of 25 years. Instead, he has noticed that people are often just not paying attention or in a rush when they drive past a bus’s stop sign.
“I think the cameras will help, but I think one of the biggest things is the publicity,” he said. “It’s always good to know Big Brother is watching.”
McCrae said that he is hopeful that the cameras will prompt drivers to pay more attention when they see a school bus.
“If I had one goal of the program it would be no gets a ticket,” he said.
Cameras on school buses have proven to be effective, Territo said. American Traffic Solutions has provided equipment for buses in about 30 school districts across the country, he said. And drivers who get violations are often not repeat offenders.
Fully equipped buses rolled out yesterday. From now until the start of school (July 8-Sept. 7), drivers who pass a bus stop sign will receive a warning. Once school starts (Sept. 8), a violation will result in a $250 ticket.
The bus cameras work similar to red light cameras, Dennis said. Tickets are issued to the vehicle so violations will not result in points on a license.
“This is a good thing. This is to stop bad driving behavior,” Dennis said. “And sometimes the only way to do that is with a fine.”
The language is intended to prevent discrimination and harassment against transgender individuals.
The School Board also voted to ensure that all of its employment policies include protection against discrimination based on disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status and national origin.
“I’m very proud that we have these policies, and we are going to implement it,” said Emma Violand-Sánchez, who was elected as the School’s Board 2015-2016 chair during the meeting. “And that we are going to implement it with students, with the staff, within the hiring process, and I think we have to eliminate bullying, harassment and more than anything enhance the candidates in our school system for employment.”
Including gender identity and expression is in line with the Department of Education’s interpretation of Title IX, a law that requires schools to provide an equal opportunity learning environment for both genders. Title IX includes gender identity and expression, according to Ellen Kennedy, the director of Employee Relations at Arlington Public Schools.
Complying with the federal government was one reason the board members adopted the new changes. But members also said it was the right thing to do.
“We do not want to put our community, legally, down the road,” outgoing chair James Lander said. “And so, again, in alliance with our County Board colleagues, the state and the federal government, we again are showing progressive leadership.”
The School Board did receive emails about the changes, Lander said. However, many questioned the procedure and not the policy. Residents were worried that the board would make the decision behind closed doors.
There were no public speakers at the meeting, which was a surprise, member Abby Raphael said. However, throughout the process, there had been little dissent from the community or APS employees, Barbara Kanninen noted.
“It was very clear from the beginning we were going to do this,” she said. “I don’t think it was ever an issue of any disagreement in terms of wanting to do this.”
The School Board also updated its bullying and harassment policy today to include protections based on creed and age. The bullying policy, which had last been updated in 2008, already included protections based on gender identity or expression.
Update at 12:40 p.m. — Democratic County Board candidate Christian Dorsey has issued a statement commending the School Board’s action and calling on Arlington County to make similar policy changes. “I urge the County Board to pursue ways to update the County Code to ensure that people are not discriminated against in Arlington based on their gender identity,” he said.
The funding was approved after an amendment to stop it failed one to four.
The professional development will help teachers be able to better incorporate digital tools, such as laptops or iPads, in lesson plans. It is part of the Arlington Public Schools’ digital learning initiative, which has the goal of equipping children in second to eighth grades with an iPad and high school students with Macbook Airs.
Vice Chair Emma Violand-Sánchez submitted the amendment to defund the professional development for digital learning. She argued that while technology is important there were other areas recommended by advisory committees that needed the money more, she said during the School Board meeting on June 16.
“We have forgotten the whole child,” she said. “We have forgotten any of the support systems or professional development we need for that. We have forgotten professional development that could be needed for English language learners. We have forgotten the needs for the middle schools and other areas I feel are needed.”
But other board members said that the professional development was key to the success of the already-approved digital learning initiative.
“I fundamentally believe that technology is going to be a key component of any future change for our children, our ability to include all students in a general education setting and to provide the differentiating instruction,” member Nancy Van Doren said.
Van Doren agreed with Violand-Sánchez that professional development was needed in other areas but said it was not a question of one or the other. Instead, the School Board should look to providing the financial needs for multiple areas of professional development, she said.
The digital learning initiative also provides for the whole child, member Abby Raphael argued. In order for the digital learning to be successful, teachers need the training, she said.
“I think it is so meaningful. And it affects special education students, it affects [English language learners], it helps accelerate students, and it really, I think, does personalize learning and individualize learning,” Raphael said.
The digital learning also provides low-income children with the opportunity to interact with technology that they would not have otherwise, Chair James Lander said. Low income families often only buy what they need, and laptops and iPads do not always make the list, he said.
“I believe in technology, and I believe this is a way for a school that is majority minority to have an opportunity to get their hands on technology and start to close the digital divide,” he said.
But the program is not without its problems. Members brought up monetary concerns about the costs of the actual devices and the software that each would need as APS increases the number of devices it maintains from 5,000 to 25,000.
Barbara Kanninen also brought up concerns about the lack of planning involved in the rollout of the devices and questioned whether they actually helped to accelerate learning. She attempted to halt the program in the past until budget and educational concerns were addressed.
“I still feel, as I did then, that we need a full evaluation of this program,” she said. “So far we had a work session earlier this year, we’ve heard a lot of anecdotes about successes in our schools system, but we don’t have solid evidence that it’s truly achieving our goals.”
Despite that, Kanninen voted against Violand-Sánchez’s amendment, saying that the training is necessary.
Van Doren said there is also a need to look a security and privacy concerns brought up by parents.
“We must address the parent concerns related to security, privacy and the continuous feedback and improvement related to the devices,” she said. “That is tantamount in allowing parents to be partners in this process.”
Parents need to feel that their children are safe while using these devices, and they need to feel as if they are partners with the school system, she said.
Lander agreed that those areas are important and should be part of the next steps going forward. However, despite the budget, educational and concerns, utilizing technology in school is too important of a priority to stop, he said.
“We can’t hold back the tide of technology,” Lander said. “This is how we do business.”
(Updated at 12:05 p.m.) The Arlington School Board will consider a proposal to add gender identity and expression to its nondiscrimination policy for teachers and other employees, ARLnow.com has learned.
The proposal is on the School Board’s consent agenda for its meeting tomorrow morning. The policy would prevent Arlington Public Schools from discriminating against transgender individuals in its hiring process.
“The School Board seeks to employ highly qualified, well trained and committed teachers, administrators and support personnel to fill vacancies, without regard to race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability,” the proposed policy states.
The policy adds “genetic information” and “gender identity or expression,” while removing “political affiliation or affiliation with an employee organization” from APS’ nondiscrimination hiring goals. Another sentence dealing with politics remains at the end of the policy: “The private, religious and political life of an employee is not a concern of the School Board unless it prevents the employee from performing properly his or her assigned responsibilities during the workday.”
Political affiliation and employee organization affiliation are not currently included in two other policies: APS’ human relations and equal employment opportunity policies. The proposed revisions, meanwhile, add genetic information and gender identity or expression to those policies. The goal is to “align the protected class categories with other School Board polices,” according to a memo from APS Superintendent Patrick Murphy.
Fairfax County made headlines when its school board proposed and then voted to add gender identity to its nondiscrimination policy last month. Some parents said they were concerned that the policy could lead to mixed-sex bathrooms.
Arlington County is considering a local historic designation for the former Stratford Junior High School on Vacation Lane, causing some parents to worry that preservation efforts may mean more school overcrowding.
With the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program set to move from the Stratford building to a new building in Rosslyn, Arlington Public Schools is planning a $29.2 million renovation of Stratford that would allow it to house a new 1,000-seat neighborhood middle school. Both schools are set to open in 2019.
Tomorrow night, however, the county’s Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board will hold the first of six public hearings on whether to recommend designating Stratford, which was built in 1950, a local historic district. It’s already on the National Register of Historic Places as a result of its role in the civil rights movement: in 1959 Stratford became the first public secondary school in Virginia to be racially integrated.
“A local historic designation will provide a framework for preserving and telling the important story of this building and site while allowing plans for a separate new school to be designed and built,” the group Preservation Arlington said in support of the designation. “Stratford Junior High School is an incredible part of Arlington’s history… as well as an excellent example of International Style school architecture.”
Parents worry that a historic designation could push back the opening of the new middle school beyond 2019.
The Jamestown Elementary PTA, which last year decried APS delaying a decision on a new middle school, says a middle school at Stratford is key to alleviating overcrowding at Williamsburg and Swanson middle schools. The PTA asked parents to make their voice heard at meetings this week.
“Right now the Arlington County Board is considering turning Stratford into a historical property, which would likely delay the opening of Stratford as a neighborhood middle school,” the PTA said in an email to parents. “That delay will impact all of the surrounding middle schools leaving the overcrowding issue as one that will remain for much longer.”
At a meeting at Williamsburg Middle School last night, parents were told that the school may need up to 28 relocatable classroom trailers by 2018. The trailers could ultimately hold the school’s entire 6th grade class, school administrators said.
Another APS meeting on middle school capacity issues will be held Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at Swanson Middle School. The historical review board will meet at the County Board room (2100 Clarendon Blvd) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“At this time, the air conditioning at Key Elementary School cannot be maintained at a comfortable temperature for students to return on Tuesday,” the school said in an email to parents. “If APS needs to close Key School on Wednesday, an additional notification will be sent. Otherwise, school will be open on time on Wednesday, June 17.”
“Fifth grade promotion will take place in the Washington-Lee High School auditorium (1301 N. Stafford St.) at 6:30 p.m. Fifth grade students should arrive at Washington-Lee by 4 p.m. for promotion practice.”
Earlier: Key Elementary students were bussed to Washington-Lee High School today due to a lack of air conditioning in the school.
A power outage on Sunday caused Key’s air conditioning system to fail, prompting the evacuation this morning, according to an email sent to parents.
Students will be bussed back to Key in time for normal dismissal.
From Key Elementary principal Dr. Marjorie Myers:
Dear Key Families:
I wanted to let you know that a power outage occurred yesterday that led to an air conditioning failure today at Key. With temperatures expected to be in 90s, for the health and safety of students APS will transport students by bus to Washington-Lee High School (1301 N. Stafford St.) for the remainder of the day. Instruction and meals will be provided at Washington-Lee; however, families who wish to pick up their children early may do so at Washington-Lee at any time today.
All students will be transported back to Key Elementary before normal dismissal so they can walk or ride the bus home at the regular time. Students who attend Extended Day will still be able to do so at Key, but families are encouraged to pick up their children as early as possible today.
Update at 5:50 p.m. — The County Board’s action on the Williamsburg Field Site Evaluation Work Group Charge has now been deferred until July, according to an Arlington Dept. of Parks and Recreation spokeswoman.
The debate over lighting the fields at Williamsburg Middle School is making a comeback.
At its meeting
tomorrow (Tuesday) in July, the County Board will charge a working group with leading a community process to evaluate whether or not to light the Williamsburg synthetic fields.
After the County Board decides on the working group’s exact tasks at tomorrow’s meeting, members will be appointed to the group next month. It is expected to make a recommendation to the Board in May 2016. The Board will then deliberate in June 2016.
Two synthetic fields are currently under construction as part of the Discovery Elementary School project, located on the Williamsburg campus, and are scheduled for completion at the end of the summer.
Arlington Public Schools split the cost of the fields with the County, according to Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Susan Kalish. Kalish said that APS paid for the cost of installing natural grass fields, and the County then funded the difference.
In an APS question and answer session about the construction project held in the fall of 2012, the County stated that if it funded an artificial field, “it would expect that the field be lighted in order to maximize their investment in the field.”
While Kalish confirmed that this is typically the County’s policy regarding turf fields, in this case the Rock Spring community pushed back.
“That’s why we’re having this work group,” said Kalish.
Fifteen community members representing diverse interests will comprise the work group, including one representative from the Arlington Soccer Association and one from the Rock Spring Civic Association. The ASA and the RSCA disagreed vehemently on the construction and lighting of the field when the plan was first proposed in 2013, eventually launching dueling petitions.
President of the RSCA Carl Cunningham said that while he could not speak for all residents, most who live near the Williamsburg fields do not support the addition of lights because of concerns about potential light spillage into their homes.
Cunningham added that residents were concerned about evening noise and traffic from extended hours of play on the field, which might “fundamentally alter the basic character and their peaceful enjoyment of what has been a small, secluded and quiet neighborhood in the evenings.”
The ASA, on the other hand, stressed the need for a lit synthetic field.
“We have more children playing sports in Arlington every year, and the rate of field construction or redevelopment is not close to keeping pace, thus we have to squeeze what we can out of existing play spaces,” said ASA Executive Director Justin Wilt.
Oakridge Elementary is getting desks with bicycle pedals and swinging bars in an effort to incorporate movement and exercise into classroom learnings.
The new desks, as well as yoga ball chairs, are part of a pilot program to improve kids’ ability to learn while in school.
The idea behind the new equipment is based in science, said Heather Suave, a member of Oakridge’s 2Fit2Quit Committee and Wellness Council. Research has shown that when kids’ brains are active, which happens during exercise, they are able to retain more information.
“Kids in elementary school have the wiggles, and it’s a good energy release,” Suave said.
Oakridge Elementary was able to raise $9,000 through sponsorships and donations — from Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, the Oakridge PTA and individual donations — to buy three of the two person pedal desks, four stand-up/swinging desks and eight yoga ball chairs.
The pilot program has only been in place for a month, Suave said, but it is already showing promise.
Jenn Crain, a third and fourth grade teacher, said the new equipment has helped with keeping her students focused and have not been a distraction in the classroom. She has had the pedal desk and standing desks in her class.
“Some of them prefer the pedal desk, some of them prefer the standing desk, some of them prefer none,” she said.
The kids have also had positive feedback toward the equipment, she said during a presentation.
Maxwell Thomas, an 8-year-old student, likes the pedal desk because they help him concentrate while he does his math schoolwork.
“I can get my body moving while I work,” Maxwell said.
Annabella Brooks, a fifth-grade student, likes the standing/swing-desk “because people have a way to fidget without making noise.”
The desk helps her concentrate and she finds it relaxing, Annabella said.
“It’s easier to think while moving,” she said.
This is the first pilot program in Virginia. The equipment is also used in 30 schools in Texas and in 32 other states, said Lowell Lease, a representative with KidsFit, the company that provides the equipment.
The company has received good feedback on the equipment from other schools as well, Lease said.
“The kids love it,” he said. “The teachers love it because the kids pay attention better.”
James Lander, the Chair of the Arlington School Board, has responded to public concerns about use of school facilities raised by the Arlington Girls Softball Association.
On Monday afternoon Lander wrote to Steve Severn, president of the 30+ year old organization, regarding use of Wakefield High School’s softball field, as well as proposed batting cages and sponsor signage at Arlington Traditional School.
Lander said that the Wakefield softball field is closed to all teams due to safety concerns, that the school system is willing to find a location and design for the ATS batting cage that doesn’t interfere with school operation and that AGSA may put up temporary sponsor signage around school fields but must then take it down after games.
Lander, a Democrat, is currently running for Arlington County Board.
The full letter is below.
Dear Mr. Severn:
I am writing to respond further to concerns that have been expressed about use of Arlington school facilities by the Arlington Girls Softball Association (AGSA).
The Wakefield softball field is not being used by any teams until some improvements have been made. The positioning and safety measures for the softball field at Washington-Lee High School are different and, as a result, decisions are made to meet the unique needs of each space. The safety inspector was concerned about the proximity of Wakefield’s field to the parking lot and walkway through the site, and so APS has agreed to install safety netting. Regarding Wakefield’s use of other fields in the community, today was the last day for practice or play by the Wakefield softball teams, and the Wakefield Varsity Softball tournament will take place at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County on Monday, May 18.
The AGSA has proposed building a batting cage at Arlington Traditional School. APS believes that the initially proposed location for the batting cage would be disruptive to the school’s program and that the specific design would not be appropriate on school property. The Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and Operations, Mr. John Chadwick, has spoken to Mr. Severn about this issue and has explained that APS is willing to consider other potential placement of the batting cage at the school and an alternative design. We look forward to working with the County and community representatives on this measure to find a solution that meets the needs of all parties.
We understand the important role that the AGSA sponsors play in supporting this opportunity for young girls in our community. Regarding the issue of posting banners on the fence at Arlington Traditional, as noted in earlier replies, the School Board policies do not allow outside groups to post and leave signs in schools and on school grounds over an eight-week period. However, when community groups such as the Babe Ruth and Arlington Little League teams use our fields and local groups like churches and other community organizations use our schools, as part of their community use they regularly post signs and/or distribute flyers during their activity and then the signs and flyers are taken away at the end of the event. We hope that the Arlington Girls Softball Association will consider this option so that the girls softball sponsors can be recognized during your practices and games.
Finally, the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation has contacted APS about these and other concerns, and our staffs will be working collaboratively over the coming months to develop a consistent framework for all athletics and community groups to follow when using county and school spaces so that we can avoid any future misunderstandings.
James Lander, Chair
Reid Goldstein has won the Democratic endorsement in the race for school board.
Goldstein received 1,252 votes in the Arlington County Democratic Committee caucus, which was held on May 14 and 16. His opponent, Sharon Dorsey, received 648 votes.
Democrats were quick to embrace Goldstein after his caucus victory.
“Reid will not only be a great voice for balancing the needs of school facilities, but also for improving instruction for all of Arlington’s students,” said ACDC Chair Kip Malinosky. “He has demonstrated leadership on educational issues and in the larger community.”
A 30-year Arlington resident and father of two Arlington Public Schools graduates — both of whom are pursuing careers in education — Goldstein has a record of civic participation on PTAs, county and school commissions and committees, and the board of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization.
Goldstein is running to replace School Board member Abby Raphael, who is not seeking reelection in the fall.
“We face the challenge of growing enrollment as families are drawn to Arlington by our tradition of excellent education,” Goldstein said in a statement after he was declared the winner. “We must maintain that excellence going forward as we work to close the achievement gap, provide for growing enrollment, and ensure openness and respect for diversity.”
“I thank Sharon Dorsey for a positive, thoughtful and energetic campaign, and Abby Raphael for her years of service to Arlington families,” Goldstein added.
School Resource Officers will conduct “saturation patrols” and educate students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. Until school lets out June 18, ACPD plans to put more officers at malls, parks and community centers around Arlington. Police will also have a heightened presence at school and community events.
“This initiative encourages positive interaction between officers and the students of Arlington County,” School Resource Officer Supervisor Lt. Ron Files said in a press release. “Our goal is to provide a safe environment in the school communities by using crime prevention strategies and utilizing enforcement measures.”
The initiative coincides with the department’s efforts to curb underage drinking and drinking and driving during prom season.


Mine changed 4th time rotors and 1st time change calipers. Last time they only keep change the rotors only.
After i have a talk to the perodua sc people about the problem could be comming from other parts, they change the calipers and the rotors for the last time before my warranty expired to see any improvement.
Here is the latest photo of my new Calipers and rotors after one month usage.
Notice the wording "L"
are carved at the very corner. The old one was in the middle of the calipers. Sorry i didn't have the old picture.
So far it is working properly. However now my ABS malfunction again 3rd time. (1st time they change the ABS Actuator, Wiring, Sensor and the damaged rotors. The 2nd time ABS malfunction, they change the ABS Actuator and damaged rotors only). Now i also fedup of repairing it as it will cost a lot to change the ABS Actuator unit and its sensor...
hey man....HONESTLY SPEAKING.... there is no difference between the first and the new batch of brake calipers and disc. its still back to the same thing. Been there many times.... yes i claimed 5 times for it....so i experienced it already. After few thousand kilos on the road the problem comes back....VIBRRAATTEE.
it does not matter if the caliper is silver or green.... the problem is still there. next thing to do is just to swap it with another brake. eg. Wira front disc brakes with Wira caliper is pretty good. Or some other car makes. that will be my next plan once i really get sooo fed up with it.
there is nothing wrong with the calipers be it the old batch or new actually. its plainly because of the poor material used in manufacturing the disc brake.... yes the DISC ITSELF.
ppl always say, ur car dealer SC knows best for ur car. to me, Perodua mechanics are ALL ALL FULL OF SHIT that KNOWS NOTHING. I see the mechs all like the regular roadside mechanics.
i remembered couple of them said to me that most probably the knuckle / hub bent that causes the brake to fail prematurely.... i almost laughed at the statement.
btw, i noticed that ur using the stock Hitachi pads? Change it la. Those pads not that good. Very bad materials used. Cuz it will cut a lot of small deep lines into ur disc. I recommend u change to Bendix Titanium Metal King. Damn good.
and btw, dun talk to me about Metal King eatin the disc. The disc is a wear and tear item. it wears down eventually even with stock pads. I hv been using it for quite sometime now. It has not eaten much.....
oh ya, another problem with the calipers either green or the silver looking ones.... they both vibrate and produces annoying knocking sound. This however, can be corrected at outside mechanic for about Rm100. What they do is, to rebore the caliper's mounting and retrofit bushings in it. Guarantee no sound after that fix.
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Haaga-Helia's Haaga campus – the Hospitality Campus – is located in the green and pleasant Haaga district, in Helsinki. The Haaga campus has approximately 1,100 students and 70 staff members.
Hotel Haaga operates in the same premises so our students often cooperate with them.
The Haaga campus also takes into consideration individuals with reduced mobility. Taxis for the disabled can stop in right front of the main entrance, and every floor is accessible by lift. There is an accessible toilet downstairs, next to the library. There is also a baby changing table in the same place.

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Keywords: townhouses; suburbs; community; social interaction; sense of community
Geographic focus: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Research question/s: 1) To what extent do planners and developers support community and how do these efforts shape suburban townhouse developments? 2) What kind of community exists in suburban townhouse developments and to what extent do the physical and legal characteristics of these townhouse developments shape this community?
Townhouses have become an increasingly prevalent form of housing in many suburban areas and they differ form conventional surbuban development patterns in both their physical and legal attributes. While townhouse developments are helping to advance some contemporary planning goals such as increased density, the potential impact of townhouses on two other planning interests - social interaction and sense of community - has not been investigated. This study helps fill that research gap.
Through three case studies of townhouse complexes in Surrey and Langley, British Columbia, the author found that both planners and developers value community, however they do so for different reasons. These differences are reflected in the physical and legal manifestations of townhouse developments. The author also found that social interaction and sense of community in the townhouse complexes he studied did not appear to be any different than in the region as a whole. However, there was variation in the levels of social interaction and sense of community among residents within the same complexes, suggesting that these developments allow residents who wish to participate in the community to be engaged while at the same time allowing residents who do not wish to participate in the community to be withdrawn. In addition, the population of the case study complexes appeared to be mostly composed of a homogeneous group of young families. While the homogeneity of the residents may have a positive impact on their sense of community, the fact that many residents were looking to move from those developments to single detached homes in the near future appeared to be having a negative impact on the sense of community.


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Westmead Hospital Library and University of Sydney staff and students got a sneak peak of the new library last week, during a site tour of the refurbished space.
Thuvarahan Jegathees, a Doctor of Medicine student at the University of Sydney said: “our feedback was listened to, and now we have a dedicated clinical exam space.”
The clinical exam rooms will facilitate objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), medical examinations for students that use real patients and data.
They will also be used by WSLHD physicians and surgeons who need to complete clinical examinations.
Doctor of Medicine student Florence Wong added: “I loved the new standing/sitting desks with all the new outlets – the study area looks so much brighter and inviting.
“What really stood out was the use of natural light to illuminate some of the informal study spaces.”
The refurbished library will also provide two dedicated clinical simulation rooms and a pathology tutorial room that will display pathology specimens.
Westmead Hospital Library staff were excited to see their new workplace.
Librarian Glenda Browne said: “it’s so wonderful to see the physical space. We’ve been looking at plans and drawings for a long time, but seeing the construction site makes it feel real.”
Co-worker Wendy Carr added: “the library looks great so far. We’re very much looking forward to seeing the complete product and moving back in!”
Construction of the refurbished library is on track for an end-of-May completion, with the library expected to re-open in mid-June.
University of Sydney project manager Winsome Fox said: “this week, the space is coming alive with the carpet now laid, walls painted and joinery commencing installation.
“The new shelving that will house all the books has been installed – it is sleek and modern and you can really see the library starting to take shape!”
Westmead Hospital Library is being upgraded by the University of Sydney, in partnership with Western Sydney Local Health District.
Click here for more information about the library's refurbishment.
Click here for frequently asked questions about services available while the library is temporarily closed.

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Lee tops all Florida counties in recycling for 2021 by reusing 1.6 million tons of trash
Lee County has again claimed the top spot in the state when it comes to recycling.
Out of Florida's 67 counties, Lee finished with the highest tonnage of recycled goods, reusing 1.6 million tons of the 2.6 million tons of waste generated locally.
That's a rate of 81%, and 2021 makes the sixth time Lee has finished at the top spot in the state since Florida began tracking these types of records in 2000.
"We have the total quantity of debris generated and the tons recycled which gives you the recycling rate," said Katherine Kallas, recycling coordinator for the county's solid waste department. "We've been in the top five for at least the past decade."
Lee's program predates state records by about a decade.
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The county started with a test recycling project in 1990, and it's since grown into the most efficient in the Sunshine State.
"We started with a pilot program: one neighborhood and one truck and about 800 homes," Kallas said. "From there we now have the whole county recycling and we have about a 90% recycling rate for residents and businesses."
The program is voluntary for residents but mandatory for businesses, Kallas said.
One of five counties to reach at least a 75% recycling rate, Collier County recycled 1.5 million tons out of 2 million tons generated last year.
Kallas said people here have a desire to recycle, and that recycling is one relatively easy way to combat growing environmental issues.
"People really want to recycle in Lee County," Kallas said. "We have people calling all the time asking how they can do it better. They want to do a really good job and our businesses participate."
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The solid waste department, along with contracted workers, provide services for nearly 790,000 residents in the county, and thousands more businesses.
About 120 people work in the department.
One challenge, Kallas said, is that some residents want to recycle, basically, everything.
"People want to recycle so much that they do what we call 'wish' cycling," Kallas said. "Our program is a container program and we need five things in that bin and that's it. We need metal cans, we need plastic and glass bottles jugs and jars and paper and cardboard."
The top problem for the department and the recycling effort, Kallas said, is people try to recycle plastic bags.
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"Keep the plastic bags out of the recycling," Kallas said. "That's probably the worst thing. (Plastic bags) can get wrapped around the equipment and shut the whole plant down."
Kallas said when in doubt, throw it out with the garbage.
"A little bit of trash in the recycling can be a big thing but a little bit of recycling in the trash is just fine," she said.
Trish Fancher, executive director of the non-profit Keep Lee County Beautiful, said living in a county that is the top in the state for recycling only makes her group's mission more meaningful.
"It helps validate our mission because while we work on reducing litter and beautification, reducing waste is part of our mission," Fancher said. "People are hearing the message that we need to protect our natural resources and our communities."
Keep Lee County Beautiful will hold is annual coastal cleanup on Sept. 17.
Connect with this reporter: @ChadEugene on Twitter.


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Tuesday, 21 April 2009
I had a very chilled out Easter, and now it's back to work! These are a little by product of a exhibition invitation project I'm just finishing. They're old cinema tickets, hand drawn on old card. in real life they're tiny, about 4.5 cm and they don't look quite so good this big! I'm going to make a whole load more this weekend. At the moment I'm getting everything ready to screen print the final piece, but I think I prefer these at the moment!
Sunday, 12 April 2009
I've gone home for the weekend to visit family and catch up with old friends. I've also spent a bit of time clearing out my old room, and i found these in an old sketch book. The owl I eventually made in 3D in tweed and felt, but the tiger has never progressed past this stage. I'd like to make more time to make this type of thing, just for fun or to sell. I've been working at Matt Wingsield studios again this past week as well so I've been keen to be a bit more hand son with my work. I get a bit sick of the computer and I want to make tactile things again!
Sunday, 5 April 2009
And this was the final product for the Open days poster project: A 4 layer letterpress print on old newsprint. Of the 30 I started printing, only 5 came out ok, mostly due to the thinness of the paper making it difficult to align the different layers. The body text is set in 8pt Univers, which made me learn my lesson. NEVER set anything in 8point type on letter press. It will drive you mad! It's the reason computers were invented! But despite that, I learned a lot and now that it's finished, I'm rather proud of it.


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True to its name, Covered in Chocolate, a pastry shop and café in Carlyle, offers a luscious array of desserts. But its name is a bit deceiving, because the company also has a café that serves lunch, and a booming catering business.
The Covered in Chocolate café in Carlyle is a great little lunch spot, offering sandwiches, salads, and hot entrees. Need to work through the noon hour? No problem, you can order a box lunch and the café will deliver.
For catered events, the company satisfies clients with the wide variety of options it offers. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, business lunch, sit-down dinner, or full-fledged party, Covered in Chocolate has a menu—or can design one—to fit your needs. The current selection includes trays, finger foods, lunches, and dinners. Full meal options, with tasty dishes such as stuffed pork loin Parmesan and crusted cheesy chicken, come with two sides and a salad. There are also eight food bar choices, such as a taco and nacho bar, a burger and hot dog bar, and a brunch bar.
And of course, there are those super-yummy desserts! Cakes are a Covered in Chocolate specialty, so you’ll find cupcakes, cake balls, cheesecakes, specialty cakes, wedding cakes, and just delectable regular cakes. And just so there’s something for everyone, the company sells delicious homemade pies and cookies too. Obviously, their name is only the beginning—or end—of all they can do.
Covered in Chocolate
13551 Dam East Access, Carlyle, IL
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Special orders can be picked up any time, by appointment
From savory to sweet, and everything in between, Clinton County has a restaurant or shop to please you!
Images courtesy of Covered in Chocolate.

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text: Dr. Dhananjay Tipare is a Dentist in Dombivli West, Thane and has an experience of 12 years in this field. Dr. Dhananjay Tipare practices at Dr. Tipare's Dental Clinic in Dombivli West, Thane. He completed BDS from pravra Medical Trust,Loni in 2006. He is a member of Indian Dental Association. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Gum Disease Treatment/ Surgery,Complete/Partial Dentures Fixing,Scaling / Polishing,Dental Fillings and Flexible Partial/Complete Denture etc.


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A unique photo album of 55 historical photographs (with original captions) about husky dogs and views in the Nain - Nunatsiavut Labrador wilderness, Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada 1965-66. Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the communitys way of life.


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The offseason hot stove is already burning up just three days after the Warriors’ win. The Kings and Mavericks are open to moving down in the draft, according to multiple league front-office executives. Sacramento is in the asset-stacking business, while Dallas is trying to compete for the playoffs next season.
O’Connor further reports that the Clippers (No. 12 and No. 13) are one team interested in moving up:
The Clippers, who have the no. 12 and no. 13 picks, are one team pushing to move up, as I previously reported, and have interest in both [EuroLeague star] Luka Doncic and [Missouri forward] Michael Porter Jr.
Most mocks project the Suns to select DeAndre Ayton with the first overall pick. After his workout in Phoenix concluded, Ayton told the media: “I know I’m going No. 1.”
It was previously reported that both the Kings and Hawks (No. 3) will likely pass on Doncic — a player that other teams, like the Clips, seem to value highly.
The draft is Thursday, June 21 at the Barclays Center.

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Awhile back, there was a thread about how much to tip for home delivery. There were a wide variety of opinions, but I came away thinking 10% - 15% would be fair.
Suppose a restaurant charges a fee for delivery (e.g., last night I was charged a $2 delivery fee)...does the driver get that? If so, can I deduct $2 from the 10% - 15% delivery tip?
Thanks for your advice.

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KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has banned the import of all live birds, poultry, chicks, and eggs from Ghana due to outbreak of bird flu (H5N1) in this African country. PAAAFR Chairperson and Director-General Nabila Al- Khalil issued the decision after receiving reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the spread of the virus, the PAAAFR said in a statement yesterday.
All incoming consignments to Kuwait must be subjected to the PAAAFR’s requirements and restrictions, as well as matching the GCC’s and Kuwait’s veterinary quarantine systems, the statement added. Last May, Kuwait had also banned imports of live birds from Niger due to the outbreak of bird flu there. Moreover, the PAAAFR had previously banned live birds from Bulgaria, Italy (recently lifted), East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. —KUNA


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Exploring the wildlife of Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang, located in Sumatra, Indonesia, is a small village nestled in the lush rainforest. It is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is a popular destination for nature and wildlife lovers. The village is located on the eastern side of Gunung Leuser National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last places in the world where you can see orangutans in the wild.
The famous orangutans of Bukit Lawang
Orangutans are the main attraction of Bukit Lawang. With the destruction of their natural habitat due to deforestation and poaching, Bukit Lawang has become a safe haven for these critically endangered animals. The village’s Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orangutans into the wild. Visitors can trek through the rainforest accompanied by professional guides to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Other wildlife in Bukit Lawang
Besides orangutans, Bukit Lawang is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife. The park is full of biodiversity, including Sumatran tigers, rhinos, elephants and clouded leopards. Additionally, the rainforest is teeming with a myriad of bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Bukit Lawang’s diverse wildlife offers an unrivaled experience for animal lovers.
Conservation efforts in Bukit Lawang
Conservation efforts in Bukit Lawang play a crucial role in preserving the natural habitat of its wildlife. Various organizations and conservationists work tirelessly to protect the rainforest from illegal logging, hunting and palm oil plantations. Educational programs and sustainable ecotourism initiatives have been implemented to raise awareness and generate income for local communities while preserving the delicate ecological balance of the region.
Ecotourism Activities in Bukit Lawang
Visitors to Bukit Lawang can participate in a range of eco-friendly activities that allow them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the rainforest. Jungle hiking, river tubing, and camping are popular ways to explore the area while minimizing environmental impact. These activities not only provide an up-close experience with wildlife, but also promote responsible tourism and contribute to the local economy in a sustainable way.
Challenges and future prospects
Despite continued efforts to protect and conserve Bukit Lawang’s wildlife, the region faces many challenges. Encroachment of human settlements, illegal wildlife trade and climate change pose significant threats to the fragile ecosystem. It is crucial that the local community, conservationists and authorities work together to address these challenges and ensure a sustainable future for Bukit Lawang’s wildlife.
Preserving Bukit Lawang for future generations
Preserving Bukit Lawang’s wildlife is not just about conservation; it’s about ensuring the survival of these remarkable species for future generations. Responsible tourism, strict enforcement of conservation laws and community participation are essential to safeguarding the region’s natural heritage. By fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bukit Lawang’s wildlife, we can collectively contribute to the preservation of this precious ecosystem.
Bukit Lawang offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Sumatran wildlife. From iconic orangutans to elusive Sumatran tigers, the region is a paradise for nature lovers and conservation enthusiasts. Concerted conservation efforts and sustainable ecotourism initiatives play a central role in protecting Bukit Lawang’s fragile ecosystem. By promoting responsible tourism and supporting conservation projects, we can ensure that Bukit Lawang’s wildlife thrives for generations to come.

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Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will join the nation tomorrow in celebrations of the concluding ceremony of Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar.
He will address 20,000 Swachhagrahis or the Ambassadors of Cleanliness in Motihari on this occasion. Swachhagrahis are the ‘foot soldiers’ and motivators to implement the Community Approaches to Sanitation (CAS) at the village level. Swachhagrahis are key to driving progress towards achieving an open defaecation free nation.
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Champaran Satyagrah over a century ago, on 10th April, 1917 against the Britishers to fight for the rights of farmers who were forced to undertake indigo cultivation. April 10th, 2018 marks the end of the centenary year celebrations of the Champaran Satyagrah, and is going to be celebrated through the “Satyagrah se Swachhagrah” campaign.
Prime Minister will also unveil several development projects on this occasion.

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Bollywood`s most cherished actor, Shah Rukh Khan, has created history in the Indian Cinema right from the threshold of his career. The prominent actor and producer Shahrukh Khan was born on 2nd November, 1962 to a Muslim family. His father Taj Mohammed Khan a famous activist and his mother Lateef Fatima was the adopted daughter of Major General Shah Nawaz Khan of the Janjua Rajput clan. Khan attended St. Columba`s School where he was accomplished in sports, drama and academics. Khan studied acting under celebrated Theatre Director Barry John at Delhi`s Theatre Action Group. After the death of his parents, Khan moved from Gurgaon
(New Delhi) to Mumbai
in 1991. He then married Gauri Khan
in a Hindu wedding ceremony. They have two children, son Aryan and daughter Suhana.
Film Career of Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan started his career in acting on a T.V serial called Fauji
(1988) which gave him instant success. He next acted in another serial, `Circus`. After a couple of TV serials he joined the big league and gave a smashing hit `Deewana` (1992) with the late Divya Bharati. Apart from acting `King Khan` as called by his fans has also ventured into producing movies and hosting shows. In 1999 he set up a production house Dreamz Unlimited
with Juhi Chawla and director Aziz Mirza and in 2004 he set up another production company, Red Chillies Entertainment
. He also owns a visual effects studio known as Red Chillies VFX He was the host of 2007 Kaun Banega Crorepati, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? in 2008 and Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout in 2011. The actor has also endorsed and been the brand ambassador of several companies. In 2008, Red Chillies Entertainment became the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the BCCI-backed IPL cricket competition.
Awards and nominations of Shah Rukh Khan
From his very first film Shahrukh Khan has been achieving awards for his exceptional performance. During his career years, He has been nominated for the Best Actor award for more than ten times and has won six Filmfare Best Actor Awards. In 2005 he was honoured with the Padma Shri Award. He was accorded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Literature) award by the French government. Khan also has statues in Hong Kong and New York. In 2008, Khan was conferred the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka that bear the honorific Datuk (Sir) by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob, the head of state of Malacca in Malaysia. He was also honoured with an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain`s University of Bedfordshire in 2009.
The stardom of Shah Rukh Khan is justified and has been proved over the years. Not only Shahrukh as an actor but also Shahrukh Khan as a Global Icon
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The work I do in my day job now, for reproductive justice, was directly influenced by her own commitment to women's health and intentional motherhood. I will keep analyzing all the ways she shaped me for years to come. I have a feeling there is a book in it. But her influence on me was perhaps most strongly felt in the simple gifts she brought to my topsy turvy childhood.
The following is something I wrote for a memory book my aunt made when Mary turned 90. It was intended for a family audience, so references may be obscure. Don't be too alarmed by the joint. It was the early 70s after all; I was raised among hippies.
I am told that I once rolled Grandma a toilet-paper joint. I don't remember this myself. She probably said, "Oh, why thank you," and raised her eyebrows. I do recall walking down Broadway with her while in New York for Jonathan and Linda's wedding and seeing a man energetically gesturing and talking to himself. I was very young. I must have stared. Grandma leaned down and told me, "That, Beedie, is what we call a character."Matter-of-fact, drily funny, and kind, Grandma was a great friend in my childhood. The house on Roosevelt Drive was a soothing and orderly oasis for me; it seemed then to be eternal. These are some of the things I remember.- Finger games and knee bounces on the couch under Van Gogh's room in Arles and the somber gaze of his postmaster.- A particular clear shade of blue.- The smell of Dial soap and Norwegian hand lotion.- Milk in a Wedgwood pitcher (not unlike the one that served half-and-half for my Kix cereal when I met Great Grandma Ritchie in Kansas City).- Warm chunky applesauce full of cinnamon, 'cots up in the cupboard, and Swiss cheese with butter on homemade white bread.- Sardines and lettuce on the same. (Orson, recently obsessed with the eating of "fish that dieded," prompted a purchase of sardines, and I pass on my sentimental fondness to my own children.)- Handwrittern menus for my personal "Hilltop Restaurant" passed through the phone nook along with a short pencil so I could mark my choices in the little boxes drawn along the left margin.- Creamy, white TicTacs in a little box beside the blue rocking chair.- The whole series of Robert Coles' Children of Crisis. I don't know why, but these made a strong impression.- The cool, quiet darkness of the playroom.- Flower bulbs sleeping in pots on the floor of the closet that also contained my shelf of board games.- Chutes and Ladders, and later the Miss America Pageant game, which I adored, played on the floor despite how it made Grandma complain of stiff knees.- Tiddly Winks and Pick-up Sticks!- Draping myself like a bobby-sox infanta in black lace mantillas and Aunt Nell's old petticoats.- Sometimes getting to add a string of millefiori beads from her dresser top to the costume.- Sitting on the basement stairs and waiting for her to be done with the laundry. (I picture an old washing machine with rollers, but I'm not sure she used it.)- We ventured out, too, for rambles at Stroud's Run, where we monitored the progress of a giant crawdad that lived in the shade under a footbridge- The footbridge was on the path to the "pioneer cemetery," which I thought we must have discovered all on our own.I think it is because of her that I notice the small details of the world. I am a writer because of that as much as I am because of Grandpa's literary influence. There is more than one kind of character. I am so grateful for all the time I spent in the company of this one.


As our California readers likely know, on-the-job accidents can occur to anyone, at any time. Recently, one workplace has been the site of two accidents causing work injury within two months of each other. The accidents occurred at Disneyland’s Space Mountain, and both involved serious injuries.
The most recent accident occurred when a worker was cleaning the roof. According to officials, the 37-year-old man slid down the sloped roof and collided with a barrier at the base of the roof. Though the exact cause of the accident has not been revealed, officials believe that the harness ropes came loose. The board of work site safety for California is investigating the accident.
The worker suffered serious injuries in the accident including a broken clavicle, broken leg and serious injuries to his ribs. The accident a month before this one also happened on the Space Mountain ride when a vehicle in the building hit a worker. That accident also caused serious injuries, though the exact nature of these injuries was not disclosed.
Whenever a work injury occurs in California, the accident may involve an investigation by authorities. Injured workers may have a difficult time moving forward following an on-the-job accident, both physically and financially. Thankfully, California has workers’ compensation laws in place to help injured workers move forward following an injury. Having the ability to file a workers’ compensation claim can help injured workers rest assured that they and their loved ones will be provided for, so that they can focus on their recovery.
Source: Coaster-net.com, “Another work related accident on Space Mountain,” Nov. 28, 2012


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2015 Aqueous Open set for the Stifel Fine Arts Center
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The cost of the workshop, payable to WVWS, is $250 for members and $275 for nonmembers. Those attending will need to make their own lodging arrangements, but Timberline is offering a special room rate for the workshop.
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Tyler student wins WVWS award at Youth Art Month exhibit
Damara Winfrey, a student at Tyler Consolidated High School, won the West Virginia Watercolor Society Award at the 2015 West Virginia Youth Art Month Exhibit.
Damara's watercolor and ink painting is titled, "Her Name is Vanity." Congratulations Damara!
The annual exhibit featuring the work of West Virginia students is a key activity of the West Virginia Art Education Association, which organizes the exhibition.
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This year's exhibit is on display at the Parkersburg Art Center through April 1. To see an online gallery of the exhibit, visit http://www.wvaea.com/#!youth-art-month/c1iig
>> Laurie Goldstein-Warren of Buckhannon has been busy shipping paintings to exhibitions around the world. She writes, "My painting, Garlic and Lace, was named a finalist in the Art Olympia international exhibition in Tokyo Japan. It is currently on route to its destination. There were thousands of entries from all over the world and it was chosen as one of the final 240 paintings to make the trip to Japan.
I received awards at the Missouri Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition for my painting, The Kiss redux and at the Texas Watercolor Society’s Annual Exhibition for my painting, NYC Reflections (see image inset at right).
My painting, L’Arc De Nuit was accepted into the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in New York. Mardi Gras Purple was accepted into the Southern Watercolor Society’s Exhibition. I also have a piece I will be shipping to the North West Watercolor Society’s International, Girls Just Want to Have Fun.
I will be teaching a workshop again this year in Cloudcroft, New Mexico in July and have a sold out workshop scheduled for October for the Baltimore Watercolor Society.
I will also have an article in the next Watercolor West newsletter, where I won third place last year in their exhibition for my painting, Mardi Gras Mask. Mardi Gras Mask was also accepted into the Transparent Watercolor Society’s Exhibition this year and will be on display until August."
Laurie also was one of the winners in a monthly art contest held by Blick Art Materials in June. "Buttercup" was honored in the Fur and Feather Contest and Laurie won a package of art materials from Canson.
>> Monica Wilkins of Shepherdstown won the Joy Shaffer Bachman Best in Show award at the 57th annual Exhibit 60, hosted by the Morgantown Art Association. Juror for the show was Frank Webb, AWS. The exhibit will be on display through June 3 at the MAA gallery in the Mountaineer Mall, 5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown.
Also winning honorable mention awards at Exhibit 60 were WVWS members Jane Cardi of Morgantown and Debbie Lester of Shady Spring.
>> April Waltz of Wheeling will have an exhibit - "The April Show: New Works by April Waltz" - at The Art Emporium in downtown Charleston "The April Show" will run April 14 - May 16 and her opening will take place during ArtWalk on April 16. For more, visit the ArtWalk website here.
>> Charter member Linda J.C. Turner of Jane Lew was honored on March 14 by the DAR for her contributions in the area of women in the arts. The event took place at the Museum of Glass in Weston.


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This SELF-GUIDED tour is packed with 14 days of fantastic motorcycle riding and scenery through the top destinations in California, Nevada, and Arizona. You will experience everything from the Joshua Tree National Park outside of Palm Springs to a ride along the “Old Mother Road” Route 66 highway to the magnificent Grand Canyon. Your next few days of touring get very exciting with a trip to “Sin City” Las Vegas, Nevada for an evening at the casinos followed by ride into Death Valley. After you have seen plenty of American deserts you will head to Northern California for some riding through famous wine country and across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. To end these exciting two weeks of riding you will wind down with a tour along the Pacific Ocean via Highway 1 back into Los Angeles, California. This self-drive motorcycle tour offers coastline, desert, city, and mountains all in one great trip.
• 15 Days / 14 Nights
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WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS 1 MOTORCYCLE TOUR DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Los Angeles Arrival 0 mi / 0 km
Arrive at Los Angeles International airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Los Angeles – Palm Springs 195 mi / 314 km
This morning you pick up your bike at EagleRider’s LAX location and begin your adventure that will take you all over the Western United States! Ride the winding mountain roads down to Lake Elsinore to the fashionable resort town of Palm Springs. Overnight.
Day 3: Palm Springs – Kingman 225 mi / 362 km
From Palm Springs take Hwy 62 towards Joshua Tree, where you turn right on Park Blvd. Enjoy a scenic ride through Joshua Tree National Park – you see amazing colors, rock canyons, and more kind of cacti than you ever knew existed. You do the loop to Twentynine Palms, continue a few miles on Hwy 62 and follow the Old Mother Road – via Amboy, Essex and Needles. Cross into Arizona and ride to Kingman, considered the “Heart of Route 66”, your stop for tonight.
Day 4: Kingman – Grand Canyon 185 mi / 298 km
Your ride continues down Memory Lane, and you stick with the “Road of all Roads” until you arrive in Williams. This is your gateway to the Grand Canyon. Pick up Hwy 64 and enjoy one of the most amazing sites on this planet. Explore the majestic canyon, which is far larger than anything you can imagine. Overnight.
Day 5: Grand Canyon – Page 140 mi / 225 km
Continue on Route 64, which is breathtaking in its desolation – that is until you reach Hwy 89 at Cameron. Turn left and head towards Page. You are in Navajo Country here – legend has it that this barren land was a bewitched place, where the trees died of fear. You overnight in Page.
Day 6: Page – St. George 120 mi / 193 km
From Page you take Hwy 89 west and cruise the Vermillion Cliffs and about 8 miles out of Page you will enter Utah. The scenery dissipates and the long straight roads change little until you get to the section of Grande Escalante – arches striped red, brown and white dot the landscape here. At Mount Carmel Junction you pick up Hwy 9, which takes you all the way to Zion National Park. Compared to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, Zion exudes a stronger sense of nature. Here, you and your bike make immediate contact with the environment. Check out the Seven-Mile Zion Park Scenic Drive – a great ride! You continue a few more miles into St, George, where you overnight.
Day 7: St. George – Las Vegas 200 mi / 322 km
Take Hwy 15, which will take you all the way into Las Vegas. En route you might want to stop at the historic town of Mesquite, situated at the Stateline of Nevada/Arizona. You will arrive into Las Vegas – the city steeped in excess – from the north. It’s probably a good idea to experience Las Vegas for yourself to get a fair idea of this place. After all it’s a playground for adults, a place where you can feel the same freedom you experience on your bike. Overnight.
Day 8: Las Vegas – Lone Pine 265 mi / 427 km
You are leaving Las Vegas on Route 160, go up to Hwy 190, which will lead you west through the Death Valley – a lonely stretch, no twists and turns, just rolling desert. After defeating Death Valley you head on to Lone Pine, which is a purely American experience…more than 300 Western movies were filmed here. Overnight.
Day 9: Lone Pine – Yosemite/El Portal 210 mi / 338 km
From Lone Pine you take Hwy 395, the road out of Lone Pine stays in true form: impressive mountains and straight runs. Continue north and you will blaze down the road with the Sierra Nevada’s on the left and the Inyo Mountains on the right. The spicy fragrance of the desert is just as bracing as the chill of the mountain air – enjoy this motorcycle friendly road! Ride up to the nice town of Lee Vining, where you enter Tioga Pass and then head all the way to Yosemite Village (74 miles). Overnight.
Day 10: Yosemite/El Portal – Santa Rosa 245 mi / 394 km
Today your journey will take you up north to Sonoma County, home of well-known wineries and hot springs. We suggest taking Hwy 99 from Modesto to Lodi, where you enter Hwy 12, which will take you all the way to Santa Rosa. En route to Santa Rosa you might want to stop in Napa, Sonoma, and some of the famed wineries, such as Glen Ellen or Kenwood. You overnight in Santa Rosa.
Day 11: Santa Rosa – San Francisco 85 mi / 137 km
Continue south to San Francisco. From Santa Rosa ride a scenic loop and continue west on Hwy 12 (Hwy 116) until you come to Hwy 1 (PCH). Ride along the Coast in Sonoma and Marin County, through the Redwoods up to Hwy 101, which will take you into San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy the beautiful city by the Bay. Overnight.
Day 12: San Francisco – Monterey 120 mi / 193 km
Enjoy one of the best motorcycle rides in the world, down legendary PCH (Hwy 1) along the Pacific Ocean. Breathtaking views of the coves and inlets of the Pacific Coastline are yours as you are heading for Monterey. You might like to explore some of the Santa Cruz Mountain back roads. Have a cup of coffee at Alice’s Restaurant at famous Skyline Boulevard – a must for every biker! In Monterey enjoy life at Cannery Row or visit the Bay Aquarium. Overnight.
Day 13: Monterey – Pismo Beach 150 mi / 242 km
From Monterey your exciting ride continues south on PCH and we recommend a stop in the quaint village of Carmel. You might want to check out Hearst Castle in San Simeon for a glimpse into the lifestyle of the rich and famous. A little further south you come to Morro Bay – Central Coast at it’s best! Today’s destination is Pismo Beach – you are in Wine Country, this area is the home to award winning wines and premium vineyards. Overnight.
Day 14: Pismo Beach – Los Angeles 180 mi / 290 km
Continue your beautiful ride along the Southern Pacific Coast and head towards Santa Barbara – a beautiful seaside community with its famous old mission. Out of Santa Barbara you ride via Ventura, Oxnard, Malibu, and Santa Monica back to Los Angeles. Upon arrival it will be time to return your bike at EagleRider’s LAX location and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 15: Los Angeles Departure 0 mi / 0 km
Today your wonderful trip will come to an end with your departure flight back home.


Ahead of Trump's SCOTUS announcement, Biden announces another day without any campaign events
Campaign calls another "lid" before noon.
The Facts Inside Our Reporter’s Notebook
Several hours before Donald Trump is set to announce the third Supreme Court nomination of his first term, Joe Biden's campaign has once again called a "lid" on any campaign activities, one of an increasing number of campaign-free days the candidate has announced this month so far.
Joe Concha, a media reporter for The Hill, tweeted at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday that Biden had called the lid "earlier this morning." The Democratic candidate would be hosting "no events" and taking "no questions," Concha wrote.
Floridian reporter Mona Salama tweeted earlier that Biden had called the lid at just after 9:30 a.m.
The early day called by Biden on Saturday is just one of many he has ordered so far this September—nearly half of the days of the month so far, according to Concha. It's one of among several possible indications of the Democratic candidate's stalling campaign less than two months from the election.
Biden earlier this week called a lid on Thursday, saying he was dedicating the day doing debate prep, something he claimed to have not begun in earnest before this week.
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When choosing the final location for our on-the-road tour of 29Rooms Turn It Into Art, we knew we had to find somewhere unforgettable. In the end, there was only one place that fit the part: the culinary crossroad of deep dish and dressed-up hot dogs, the midwest epicenter of culture and arts, the haven of beautiful summer weather (and, uh, some pretty treacherous winters). You guessed it: We’re bringing 29Rooms to Chicago.
From July 26 to 29, ticket holders can explore 29 sensational installations in one interactive funhouse of style, culture, and technology. We’re bringing back some crowd-favorite rooms, but we couldn’t leave everything the same.
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