Chauncey Winchell found guilty of murder

Photo by JOHN HAEGER (Twitter.com/OneidaPhoto) Chauncey Winchell before the start of court in Madison County on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Winchell was found guilty of murdering mark Murray. WAMPSVILLE — a nine-man, three woman jury found 51-year-old Chauncey “Champ” Winchell guilty of first-degree murder and nine other lesser charges in the murder of mark Murray.after …

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JOHNSTOWN – we may never know if the workers who constructed the building and steeple for Holy Trinity Church 150 years ago were drinking on the job. But if it’s true, it appears they had a good time. Workers excavating while building a new bathroom found about 100 beer, liquor and wine bottles and other …

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Feb
22

Local health news

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February 22, 2012

1329912561 68 Local health news

Discounts are available for those who attend a Child Passenger Safety Class and those showing financial need.

When properly installed, child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers, according to Emily Marr, coordinator of Safe Kids Midlands. Even people who have child seats might want to attend the classes because studies indicate 95 percent of the car seats in use on the road are not installed or used correctly.

Details: safekidsmidlands.org

Flu outbreak increases, but still mild

While still low for this time of year, the incidence of flu in South Carolina officially worsened from sporadic to local last week, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

The percentage of primary care patients with influenza-like illnesses is above 4 percent along the coast, but much lower in the Midlands and Upstate.

Lab tests also confirmed flu in five people hospitalized in the state last week, bringing the total this flu season to 25. No lab-confirmed flu-related deaths have been reported.

That adds up to a mild season so far.

Richland school nurse coordinator honored

Margie Moore, coordinator of nursing services for Richland 1 schools for the past 11 years, has been honored for her work.

Moore earned the Dee Dee Chewning School Nurse Administrator Award, which recognizes a school nurse leader in South Carolina who compassionately supervises and inspires the work of other school nurses. Moore coordinates school health services by 52 nurses.

Two school nurses, Nancy Baker of Moultrie Middle School and Glenda Moore of West Ashley High School, both in Charleston County, also earned recognition from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Education. Baker was named school registered nurse of the year and Moore school health licensed practical nurse of the year.

Healthy-eating effort lands at Muller Road Middle School

A new initiative called “Snack Out Loud” aims to help students make healthier eating choices.

The campaign is a joint project of United Way of the Midlands, Eat Smart, move more SC and a team of five public relations students from the University of South Carolina. they are out to reduce the 25 percent childhood obesity rate, and their first target is Muller Road Middle School in Blythewood.

This month, the group placed life-size vending machine posters to help students compare the nutritional value of snack options, launched a website and blog, distributed vegetable seed packets, and presented a program about healthy eating to gym classes.

Based on how the program works at Muller Road, it could spread to other schools.

Information: snackoutloud.com or @SnackOutLoud on Twitter

Health care changes impact South Carolinians

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services routinely sends out updates on how the Affordable Care Act is impacting health care. regardless of how you feel about the regulations politically, the numbers offer food for thought.

Most recently, HHS reported that the act covered the cost of at least one new free preventive service in 2011 for approximately 755,000 South Carolina residents through their private health insurance plans. Insurance companies now are required to cover the costs of some services, such as mammograms and an annual wellness visit.

The federal agency also announced that an estimated 602,579 South Carolina residents with Medicare received at least one free preventive benefit in 2011.

You’re challenged to hit the Palmetto Trail

The Palmetto Trail Challenge is a novel excuse to get outside this spring.

The challenge is a 15-week contest designed by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to get people active and healthy. Partners team up and log as many miles as they can, competing in online tabulation against other teams in the same category.

The challenge began Monday and ends with a group hike on June 2, which is National Trails Day. The idea is to log most of those miles on sections of the Palmetto Trail, the mountains-to-the-coast trail.

Information: palmettoconservation.org

Think before you drink sugary sodas

If someone you know is having trouble breaking the sweetened-soda habit, here’s an idea that seems to work.

Remind them, maybe every time they grab a soda, how much exercise would be required to burn off the calories in that drink.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health placed posters in four convenience stores explaining that it would take 50 minutes of jogging for a 110-pound adolescent to burn off the calories in a bottle of soda. The study found teens then bought fewer sugary sodas and more water.

Don’t expect your local convenience store to put up those posters, but you can remind friends and family members, and maybe yourself, of the health consequences of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Seniors can enroll in Lifestyle University

Lifestyle University, a program designed to help seniors reduce hypertension and other conditions related to aging, will be offered starting March 6 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia.

The program, developed by researchers from the University of South Carolina and Palmetto Health, teaches simple, effective tools and techniques to help older adults remain vital and self-sufficient. There’ll be group discussions, hands-on activities and field trips.

The program, which is free and open to anyone 50 or older, will be offered 8:30 a.m.-noon every other Tuesday or Thursday. The orientation classes are March 6 and 8. The classes start the following week.

Class size is limited to 20, so participants should call ahead and register to reserve a spot.

Information: (803) 779-1971

Learn about heart health for women

Heart health is the focus of the Wellness Wednesday for Women program on Feb. 29 at the Drew Wellness Center.

The free event features a Zumba fitness class from noon to 1 p.m. there are the requisite information booths and health screening opportunities. KISS 103.1 FM will broadcast live from the event 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Information: (803) 545-3200

Event points kids in healthy direction

The Healthy Kids Expo is an opportunity to learn healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes and participate in fun workouts to get kids and parents moving.

This year’s expo is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 25 at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Doctors and nutritionists from the new Palmetto Health Obesity and Diabetes Clinic and USC Sports Medicine will be there to talk about healthy eating alternatives. Entry is free.

Information: (803) 296-5437

March to help meals program

The annual March for Meals 5K run & Walk at Riverbanks Zoo is scheduled for March 3 at 7:30 a.m.

Not only do participants get some exercise and benefit Meals on Wheels, they get a one-day pass to the zoo, which can be used any day in March. Early registration through Feb. 15 includes a guaranteed T-shirt.

Information: seniorresourcesinc.org

Golf event benefits mammography unit

Proceeds from the Lexington Woman’s Club’s annual charity golf tournament benefit the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s mobile mammography unit.

If you’re interested in playing a round of golf, contributing to a worthy charity, or both, the event is March 26, and the registration fee for two-person teams is $160.

Information: Contact Linda Smith at (803) 359-1955

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Feb
22

Easton Area School District parents miss spelling classes

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February 22, 2012

1329910168 93 Easton Area School District parents miss spelling classes

The days of spelling drills and weekly tests are gone at the Easton Area School District and in districts around the country.

Many districts say the best method to teach spelling is through reading, not break-away spelling lists. But some parents wonder what their children are missing.

Easton Area incorporated spelling into reading and writing instruction during the last school year, said school board member Kerri Leonard-Ellison. this school year, there are no spelling-only classes.

“even though we had those weekly lists and tests, students had difficulty integrating words in their writing,” said Assistant Superintendent Maura Roberts. “that practice fostered memorization and not retention.”

Roberts has spent years studying best practices about spelling. like others in her profession, she believes spelling tests are not the best strategy to teach spelling.

“Students acquire and retain words for spelling if it is embedded in the literacy instruction,” Roberts said. Students spell better by reading and writing words repeatedly and naturally during lessons, rather than with arbitrary lists, Roberts said.

Spelling test hits home

But Greg Panto, an Easton resident whose daughter is in fourth grade, says he teaches her spelling at home because he believes the district is missing a key part of her education.

“When my daughter came back [from a private Catholic school] in the fourth grade, and there was no spelling test, we went on the Internet, got a list of fourth grade spelling words and did it ourselves,” Panto said.

Instructional programs differ by grade level. at the Easton Area Middle School, grades five and six, Principal Charlene Symia said the spelling program is the result of years of research.

“we worked very hard to develop a middle school instructional program that responds specifically to the needs of the middle-level learner,” Symia said.

Spelling is still graded, she said. Misspelled words are circled, and a percentage point is docked from the final grade for misspellings.

While the Pennsylvania school code requires spelling education, districts have some ability to dictate lesson plans. The code states, “planned instruction may be provided as a separate course or as an instructional unit within a course.”

Leonard-Ellison wants to see results to determine the viability of doing away with spelling classes.

According to the district’s Human Resources Department, that information doesn’t exist yet. The superintendent’s office did not return calls for information on district-wide spelling performance.

STUDY SUPPORTS SPELLING TESTS

A 1979 study at City University of New York suggested students better learn how to spell when they’re administered spelling lists and tests.

Linnea Ehri, a professor of graduate studies and an educational researcher at the university,  taught two groups of first-graders for about eight months. One group studied single words from a list. another group studied the same words, but in context with sentences.

Students who learned words through sentences did show an understanding of semantics and syntax, but list readers both spelled and pronounced words better and faster, according to Ehri.

Source: Education Resources Information Center of the U.S. Department of Education

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Feb
22

Baby boomer skips retirement, opens fabric shop

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February 22, 2012

1329908979 64 Baby boomer skips retirement, opens fabric shop

Rebecca Carroll plans to spend her retirement sewing, picking out fabric and playing with colored threads.

But she won’t just be making her two grandchildren costumes or designing Victorian-inspired outfits, which is her passion.

The 58-year-old will be helping customers choose patterns and the perfect fabrics to complete their favorite projects.

She, with the help of husband, Terry, 60, opened Olde Time Fabric Shop in Bearden’s Western Plaza Shopping Center last month.

It’s her retirement plan.

“My husband and I were looking at starting a business in retirement,” Carroll said. “We just don’t feel we are ready to retire. I needed a better job. I hope I’m creating one.”

Carroll has spent the past eight years as an adjunct English professor at Pellissippi State Technical Community College as well as Tennessee Tech University. she said the long days, long drives and randomness of her semester schedule were wearing on her.

The trained writer published a fiction book in 2008 called “Milk Glass Moon.”

When it came time to think more about retirement, Carroll couldn’t think of anything other than starting a fabric store, a dream that dates back to the 1970s when she first had the idea.

Sewing has been a large part of her life for almost 50 years.

“I learned to sew as a child,” Carroll said. “My mother taught me. there were four of us girls, and she taught all of us.”

Growing up in Morgan County, she made her own dresses in high school and when her children were younger, she made yearly Halloween costumes, including little Red Riding Hood, Dracula and belly dancers.

She’s recently become interested in making Victorian-inspired clothing, such as riding suits, an ivory wedding dress and floral quilted handbags.

“I’ve had people tell me, ‘I’d be scared to (open a fabric store),’ ” she said. “It is scary thinking about all the bills I have coming up, but somehow I think I will make it through. I’ve cashed in all my retirement and even that doesn’t scare me.”

Her business offers old-fashioned customer service with modern innovations in sewing.

Customer service is a priority at Olde Time Fabric Shop, Carroll said, with no long lines or taking numbers.

“We’ll cut an eighth of a yard. some (stores) won’t cut less than a half a yard or less than a yard even,” Carroll said.

In the near future, Carroll plans to invite local artists and sewers to teach classes at Olde Time Fabric, including classes for girls to make doll clothes.

The store isn’t just a quilt shop, Carroll said, although it does have a lot of quilting fabrics and patterns. It also carries apparel fabrics, custom-made fabrics and lots of University of Tennessee orange fabrics.

She researched the market for other locally-owned fabric stores in town and, though there are some, such as Gina Bernina’s Sewing Center in Farragut and Mammaw’s Thimble on Papermill, she saw the need for one in Bearden.

It can be far for people in Sequoyah Hills to get to the chain fabric stores. Even though people buy a lot of items online, most sewers want to feel and see the fabric.

Plus, she said more people are beginning to learn to sew now because of trends in going green and buying locally.

“I sort of think there is a renewed interest in sewing by younger generations,” Carroll said. “Not clothes sewing, because you can’t make clothes cheaper than you can buy them, but for home decorating. Young mothers like to make clothes for their kids, bags, purses that sort of thing.”

Terry Carroll, who works at Y-12, hopes to work at the fabric shop after he retires in a few years.

“He knows how to cut fabric,” Carroll said. “I showed him how. We don’t just want to get it up and running and sell it. We anticipate it being our lives for a long time.”

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Feb
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theLevittownTribune.com Calendar

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February 22, 2012

1329907784 18 theLevittownTribune.com Calendar

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Saturday, February 18Winter Festival 2012

The Levittown Community Council will be hosting its 11th annual Winterfest. this event will be held at Levittown Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you would like to help with this program, contact Mauro Cassano 796-3392.

Sunday, February 19Rockin’ for Autism Concert at Mulcahy’s Pub

Hosted by Developmental Disabilities Institute, service provider for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities on LI, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall in Wantagh. for a $30 donation guests will enjoy the sounds of live music with an all-star lineup of legendary LI bands including 1 Step ahead, Bon Journey, Time Warp and Soul Dr. G’s all Star Veteran Band. Gift baskets auction, raffles, food, cash bar and more will be available for all attendees. The event will benefit children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Advanced ticket sales are available by calling 631-366-2978 or online at rockinforautism.org.

Monday, February 27CHADD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Nassau County will hold its monthly forum and support group at the East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow. Support groups meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The parenting workshop at 8:30 p.m. is “Sensory Processing Disorder and the Child with Attention Deficit.” Presenter: Doreit Bialer, MA OTR/L occupational therapist. Call 932-0903. this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , chadd.net/105.

Tuesday, February 28George Washington Program

The Wantagh Preservation Society will be presenting “George Washington, first in the Hearts of his Countrymen!” by speaker Christopher Wendt (Wantagh Preservation Society president) at 8 p.m. at the Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh. all welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call 221-1200.

Wednesday, February 29Getting Rid of inner Clutter

Dr. Duffy Spencer, social psychologist, will be presenting “Getting Rid of inner Clutter: The Stuff That Weighs You Down” at Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. for more information, call 931-3907 or 334-8985.

Friday, March 2Lenten Soup and Bread Suppers

For five Fridays during Lent, March 2 through March 30, the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, will be hosting Soup and Bread Suppers at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall (the white building next to the church). all are welcome for delicious soup and bread, beverage and dessert. Kid friendly food, too. there will be a short presentation/activity. there is non charge for this supper. However, if you wish, you can make a monetary donation and/or bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Freeport Emergency Food Pantry. there is plenty of free parking in the municipal parking lot behind the church. Reservations are requested but are not mandatory. Call the church 785-1829 or Gloria 735-4980.

Saturday, March 3Kiwanis Cruise Ship Horse Racing

Hosted by the Levittown Kiwanis Club, this fun and exciting event will be held at the South Levittown Lanes at 6 p.m. The event opens with the auctioning of the “horses,” so be sure the bring themed apparel to dress up your winner. Raffles and food/soda will follow throughout the night. Cost $15. Bring friends and family. Date is changed from Feb. 18.

Sunday, March 4Pasta Dinner

Explorer Post 690 of the Wantagh Fire Department will host a Pasta Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wantagh Fire Department Station 1 located at 3470 Parks Ave., Wantagh. The dinner will consist of salad, spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread and a desert all for a minimal cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12 years. The gala event is in an effort to raise funds for the explorer post and the many activities in which the department participates.

Upcoming EventsUrgent Casting Call

The Arena Players Children’s Theater is casting for the roles of Sandwich Man/Fire Eater and Harlequin in its upcoming production of Pinocchio, which runs from March 3 through April 7. for Sandwich Man/Fire Eater Arena is seeking a young adult male between the ages of 13-17 with the ability to play a villain and for the role of Harlequin, a girl/young adult female between the ages of 10-17 is being sought to play Pinocchio’s puppet friend. Rehearsals will be mostly at the Vanderbilt Mansion Carriage House, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, will work around school schedules and begin immediately. Send head shots and resumes (if applicable) to this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , as soon as possible. Call 293-0674.

Vendors Wanted

Holy Trinity DHS “Spring Craft Fair” on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 98 Cherry Ln., Hicksville. new merchandise, crafts, food, raffles and more. for info call 433-2900, ext. 119.

6th Biennial Sojourn To West Africa

10 Day Cultural Trip to Ghana, West Africa, Aug. 4-14, 2012. Visits to Cultural sites: W.E.B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Elmina/Cape Coast Slave Castles – Door of No Return, River of he last Bath/Assin Manso, Kakum National Park, Kumasi (Seat of the Ashanti Empire), Manhyia Palace. Ashanti Craft Villages: Ahwiaa (Wood Carving Village), Ntonso (Adinkra Textile Printing Village), Bonwire (Kente Weaving Village). Akosombo Dam, Boat Cruise on the Volta Lake – largest man-made lake in the world, Torgome Village for Naming Ceremony, shopping galore. for further information contact Pat Jenkins this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 516-997-6585.

Ongoing EventsSoldiers Angels

Soldiers Angels sends care packs to deployed troops all through the year. Cards and letters for our deployed troops, local veterans and for our wounded heroes are also needed. Soldiers Angels also accepts donations for our local veteran missions in the community. for more information on this and other local missions of support call 406-9217 or email this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may drop off cards and letters of support to the LevitStyle office at 19 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. You can also visit the Soldiers Angels website at soldiersangels.org.

Port North Spring Boys Basketball

Port North is a 3-year-old independent basketball team based out of Port Washington that plays year round in the super league at Island Garden and various tournaments in the metropolitan area. The program currently has a combined record of 30 – 3 in the winter super league. The emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals, developing good practice habits and preparing players for middle and high school basketball. The team has a professional trainer with over 20 years experience. we are currently looking for experienced and dedicated basketball players in grades 4 through 10 who are interested in trying out for spring and AAU basketball. if you are interested or have any questions email this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stroke Support Groups

Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. all welcome. RSVP is requested but not required. for information and other locations and times, call Ben Thomas 398-4994. go to strokelife.org.

•Every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Room 12, St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.

•Every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh.

•Every second Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C, 270-05 76th Ave., new Hyde Park.

•Every third Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown.

•Every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 106, St. James Parish Center, 80 Hicksville Rd., Seaford.


Weekly Events

•Homemakers Club Levittown Day Chapter meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the VFW Hall Post #9592, Hickory Lane, Levittown. Call 579-4420.

•Family Support Group, an ongoing support group for those who have family members or other loved ones with mental illness. Meets on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, 950 South Oyster Bay Rd. The fee is $5 per family. In addition to verbal support, the group presents guest lecturers, workshops, education programs and holds social events. for information call 822-6111.

•Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the first Presbyterian Church, 474 Wantagh Ave., Levittown. do you have a problem with food? we are a 12-step group for those who eat compulsively. Call 794-1333.

•Overeaters Anonymous. are you a compulsive overeater? Under eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. there is a meeting on Tuesdays on the corner of Salisbury Park Dr. and Carmans Rd., East Meadow, across from the firehouse from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Call for directions 997-4534. for information about the meeting call Nancy 798-2547 (between 7 and 9 p.m.) or Ed 845-5423.

•Business Networking International. Join the “All In” chapter of BNI at its breakfast meeting every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the East Bay Diner, Merrick Rd., Seaford. Referrals are exchanged between local business people to help their businesses grow. Call Denise Langweber for more information at 765-2800, or meet the group there.

•Bingo for Kids/Families. on Tuesday evenings you can fun with your family at a special bingo designed just for kids. At Temple Beth-El of Bellmore, 1373 Bellmore Rd., N. Bellmore, you can play bingo for prizes (not cash). Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per player. An adult must accompany the children. Adult play is optional. Bring a marker or purchase one at the event. The snack bar will be open at 6 p.m. and will serve a variety of reasonably priced items. No food can be brought with you into the temple because strict kosher food laws are observed.

•Mid Nassau Jewish Retirement Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel 123 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. new members are welcome. Call Marty Fein 485-3171.

•Women’s HIV/AIDS Counseling Services offering free: support service, individual counseling, couples/family counseling, services for children. if you are a woman with HIV or AIDS and you need a place to talk or just to listen, we’re here to help. The Support group meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the “B” Building, Room 347 (inside the Child Development Center), Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Individual counseling is also available by appointment. Call Dr. Suzanne Lachmann or Dr. Laura Cini at NCMC 572-5932.

•Calling all Seniors. Why be bored at home? Come for fun, trips and to meet new friends. Qualifications: resident of Hicksville, Plainview or Levittown. Meetings every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Senior Center, 103 Grumman Rd. West, Bethpage. Call Andrew Grieshaber 349-7801.

•Clutterers Anonymous, a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., and also the 1st and 3rd Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the School of the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. there are no dues or fees. for more information, email this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call (866) 800-3881 or visit ClutterersAnonymous.net.

•Cub Scout round up. Parents of boys in first – fifth grades who are interested in joining the Cub Scouts at Temple B’nai Torah, Wantagh, should contact Jeff Cohen at 205-1589. The Cub Scouts are sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple B’nai Torah. Meetings are on Thursdays in the Youth Lounge from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for more information about the Cub Scout Pack go to our website at troop189ny.com.

•Social Ballroom Dance/Luncheon takes place every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 320 South Broadway (107 South off Old Country Rd.), Hicksville. Dance Lesson, dance host, ballroom DJ, wood dance floor. 40+. Great way to make new friend and socialize. $14pp. email this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 718-332-7825.

•Adult Yiddish Classes beginners and advanced beginners/intermediates. Sundays at the Nassau Cultural Center, 574 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. To register call 794-0506.

•New Attitudes Singles meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. at PieSanos Pizzeria, 2330 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Call 851-6114. Singles meet and greet. Introductions and discussion. Fee $10 plus expenses.

•Bel Canto Chorale. Singing in Nassau county for over 40 years, welcomes new members. Each year, the chorale performs two major concerts and a benefit concert. all soloists are selected from within the membership. all voices are invited to rehearsals on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Call 541-0726 or this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Monthly Events

•Levittown Lions Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Domenico’s Restaurant. Call Tom Di Iorio at 242-2273 for more information.

•Korean War Veterans of NC Chapter #1 monthly meeting on the third Monday of every month (except July and August) at American Legion Post #1711, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown.  Call 334-1025. KWVA is seeking all who served in the US Armed Forces and UN Command during the Korean War between Sept. 3, 1945 to Jan 31, 1955 or Feb. 1, 1955 to the present. You did not have to have served in Korea to be a member.

•Levittown Historical Society. if you are interested in helping collect memorabilia, photographs, appliances and furnishings from the early days of Levittown, come down for an interesting evening. all welcome. No admission charge. Free refreshments. Brief business meeting. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levittown Library. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except July, Aug., Jan., Feb.). for more information call 735-9060 or go to levittownhistoricalsociety.org.

•Levittown Community Council. Levittown and Island Trees organizations and residents are invited to monthly meetings of the Levittown Community Council held at 7:30 p.m. at Levittown Memorial Education Center in the Panther Room on the fourth Monday except in July and August. Informational programs relevant to the community are presented and refreshments are served. Meetings are open to the general public. Membership in the council is for residents and organizations in the areas comprised by the Levittown and Island Trees school districts.

•Faith on Tap. The object of “Faith on Tap” is to address concerns of people in their 20s and 30s on issues of faith and morals, which have an impact on the lives of individuals, families, local communities and society at large. 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the Wantagh Inn, across the street from the Wantagh railroad station. Admission is free. Call 378-0665. not held in December, May, June, July or August.

•Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms on the Main Floor at Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. for information call Linda McCammon 543-2245, ext. 212.

•Central Nassau Chapter #1592 AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday (except July and August) of the month at Levittown Town Hall, 201 Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Anyone over the age of 50 and a national AARP member is invited to attend. No fee. for information call 794-9158.

•East Meadow Lions meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the East Meadow Library. Call John Persich 334-3730.

•Performance Poets Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at The Cup Café, Railroad Ave., Wantagh. Hosted by Cliff Bleidner and Irene Wright. $2 plus one purchase. Call 794-9826.

•NC Mothers of Twins Club, a caring support, education and resource for parents of multiples. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkway Community Church, 95 Stewart Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and December. Call 616-3366 or visit NCMOC.org.

•Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council #3581 meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the council headquarters, 3581 Jeffries Rd., at 8 p.m. The newly renovated meeting hall is also available for party rentals. Call 735-1724 for rentals.

•Young Widows/Widowers Social Group, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers ages 40 to 69 years of age. Fee for members is $3, nonmembers $5. Meets at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5th St. and Franklin Ave., Garden City, on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Diana 481-9280. No meeting at the church during July and August.

•Free Informational Lectures. Chiropractors Dr. Laraine Valenti and Dr. Michael Bernstein will hold free informational lectures in their office, 3000 Hempstead Tpke., Suite 304. They have found that many people appreciate the opportunity to get their health related questions answered by caring doctors. The lectures are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required by calling Lois 731-0712 or 579-4949. all attendees will receive a free reusable hot/cold pack and a certificate for a complimentary spinal examination and consultation.

•St. Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization general meeting at 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Club, 2612 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. all are invited. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. for further information contact Chris 631-842-6734.

•The Levittown Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Levittown Library. The chapter is accepting new members. for more information contact this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•The Levittown South-North Wantagh Republican Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3123 N. Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Food is always served. there is no charge to attend and new members are always welcome. Every meeting has an informative speaker or presentation. Call 731-7600 or this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

•Levittown American Legion Post #1711 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Post Headquarters located at 3123 North Jerusalem Rd., Levittown. Meetings start at 8 p.m. any veterans residing in the area are encouraged to come down to Post Headquarters and join the ranks to share the comradeship we all had when serving as members of the Armed Forces.

•Pet Loss Support Group for people who feel very sad about the loss or serious illness of their cat or dog. Group sessions meet the first and third Saturdays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at Bideawee, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh. Open to the public. No fee, but donations accepted to help Bide-A-Wee provide for the animals in its care until they are placed in loving homes. To register call Joan Stoppa 785-4199, ext. #1.

•East Meadow-Levittown JWV Post #709 meets every month except July and August, at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sunday at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Hicksville. Breakfast is served and all new members are welcome. Call 933-9400.

•Bethpage Masonic Lodge No. 975 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Masonic Temple, 18 W. Nicholai St., Hicksville. Meetings are every second and fourth Friday. Call 731-2488.

•Bernard’s W/W Interfaith Organization Dance every fourth Friday at the Elks Club, Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, at 8 p.m. to midnight. $12. for further information contact call Chris 631-842-6734.

•The LI Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly has the Meet and Greet on the first Thursday and the monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, along with a variety of other events throughout the month, for more information on the LI Junior Chamber, visit WWW.LIJC.com. Contact: Martin Dekom, Chairman, 850-2717 – this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Julie Dekom, Membership Director this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Steven Eiselen, Community Development VP this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ongoing ProgramsFree Hotline for Those Dealing with Addiction

Anyone who has experienced a loved one suffering from addiction knows all too well that it affects more people than just the addicted; everyone close to a person addicted to drugs or alcohol feels the effects. Residents of Nassau County who are dealing with or affected by drug or alcohol addiction are urged to urged to call the NC Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Addiction’s free, anonymous 24/7 hotline, run by Long Island Crisis Center, at 481-4000.

The Art Club

Has year round classes all taught by a professional. Classes for the littlest artist to the more serious, adult classes too. Call for more information at 742-7662 or go onto the web at theartclub.info.

Safe Boating Courses

Safe Boating Courses, free vessel safety checks and more from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.

Levittown’s Brass and Percussion

Help keep kids off drugs and out of trouble. Start them young in Levittown’s Brass and Percussion. A nonprofit organization that will teach kids, ages 8 to 88, to play an instrument and have fun parading, performing, competing and many social events. all free of charge. Beginners or experienced musicians welcome. Free transportation and instruments if needed. there is a dedicated staff and professional instructors. have fun while learning music, discipline, responsibility, good self-esteem, team work, camaraderie, and improve skills and motivation. Call Gary Jacobs 731-7819 or email this e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by Redcoat Grenadiers, inc.

Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services

Located at 950 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville. The following programs are offered:

•The Community Program has a group for senior citizens. The Golden Years? The group is open to all people over 60 who are dealing with issues related to drugs or alcohol. this is an opportunity to talk confidentially with your peers as well as having the support and guidance of a skilled professional. Medicare and most other insurances are accepted. for information about this or any other services call 822-4060.

•A support group for those who have family members with mental illness meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $5 per family. Therapeutic and supportive services to people hampered in their functioning by mental illness, psychological difficulties and/or substance abuse and addiction problems is provided. among its services, the agency provides outpatient mental health services for children and adults living in Nassau County. The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers. Call 822-6111.

•An outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. this group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers as well as parents whose children use drugs. while drug use among teens has declined in other parts of the country, it continues to rise here in Nassau County. for information on this group as well as other services, call 822-4060. all inquiries are confidential.

•Women’s Domestic Issues group provides support and education to women experiencing domestic conflict, child abuse, substance abuse and related issues. The focus will be on education, support as well as empowerment and proactive behavior. Issues related to the family and the legal system will be addressed. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 822-4060.

•Young Adult Drug Addiction Group for people 18 to 21 who are recovering from drug addiction. The goals are to enhance skills, increase self-awareness and work toward a drug and alcohol free life. The group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 822-4060. all inquiries are confidential.

•Volunteers are needed by Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services to help staff the Pretty new Thrift Shop, 238 Main St., Farmingdale. The volunteers help raise much needed funds for the agency so that mental health and substance abuse programs can continue to be provided to the residents of Hicksville and the surrounding communities. if you have four hours per week and are looking to make friends while helping to raise needed revenue, call Diane Bythrow or Sharon Bohen at 822-6111, ext. 229.

Comedy College

Learn to be a comic at Governor’s Comedy Cabaret. A comprehensive course that will teach you the basics of standup comedy, culminating in your appearance on Governor’s stage. Governor’s is located at 90 Division Ave., Levittown. Call 731-3358 or visit govs.com for more information.

Cosmetology Program

Levittown Career and Technical Center at Abbey Ln. is offering the public salon services performed by students on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pricing for a haircut, shampoo and style, and manicure is $3. Permanent waves and highlights ($20) and hair coloring services ($10) are also available by appointment only. Call Kurt Witkofski or Nancy Stine at 520-8330, ext. 670.

Exhibit

A new, two-person exhibition entitled “Emergent Form” will be on view at the Briarcliffe College Art Gallery, 1055 Stewart Ave., Bethpage,  through March 2. Artists Karyn Cernera Bush and John Cino will showcase a fusion of abstract paintings on canvas, drawings and wood sculptures. Artist Karyn Cernera Bush states that the abstract paintings resemble organic forms in various stages of growth and development, though are not directly related to stages of life. “To me, they relate to various stages of idea development as it is a true exploration of new concepts executed within the past year.”  The wood sculptures by John Cino display the collaboration between artist and material. “Each piece of wood is a unique record of life, documented in the pattern of its grain and rings and I draw on that in my sculptures,” says Cino. The exhibit is free of charge. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 918-3600. Artists’ reception Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The public is invited.

Help Your Daughter Reach the Stars

And we’ll keep her feet on the ground. A big Sister can really make a difference. A big Sister provides the additional support and friendship to help you make sure your daughter grows up to become the best person that she can possibly be. A big Sister gives your daughter another person to talk to about “sister” things. Plus, she can help reinforce the positive values and goals you would like her to achieve. To enroll your daughter in the program call 731-7880.

Help for Domestic Violence Victims

The NC Coalition against Domestic Violence offers help and support to victims of domestic violence. The coalition operates the only Safe Home in the county. The Safe Home is a place where victims can enjoy security and a haven from violence. In the Safe Home setting, families can begin to plan their futures, and gain insight into the violence, upheaval and loss that they have suffered. The services offered to residents afford them the opportunity for personal growth, mutual support, and an end to the isolation they have experienced. Children receive special assistance at the Safe Home. The coalition’s Children’s Services Project makes it possible by providing them with an opportunity to break the cycle of violence they have witnessed observing their parents. if you are a victim of domestic violence, know that the abuse is not your fault and you are not alone. The NC Coalition against Domestic Violence can help you. The 24-hour hotline is staffed by counselors who can give you the information and support you need. Call the hotline any time at 542-0404. for more information about the coalition, call the main office 465-4700 or visit cadvnc.org.

Child and Adult Food Program

All children in attendance will be offered the same meals at no separate charge, with no physical segregation of, or other discriminating against, any child because of race, color, age, national origin, sex or handicap. this applies to Teacher’s Pets Child Care Centers in Levittown and Plainview. Call 731-3263.

HUMC Food Pantry Open

Hunger is a real issue facing our local area. In response to this need, the Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 Old Country Rd., opened a food pantry. The pantry is open on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Non-perishable foods, paper goods and hygiene items are given to our neighbors in need. Contact us if you can help in any way. The pantry relies on private donations. if you would like to help fill our shelves, we accept donations. Call 516-931-2626.

Help for Seniors

Are you a senior who would like help paying for your Medicare benefits and prescription drugs? Free assistance is only a phone call away if you qualify for extra help because of limited income. there may be a way to alleviate some of the cost of Medicare – deductibles and coinsurance, Part B premiums, prescription drug plans (Part D). Reducing monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments, aiding with coverage gaps (the doughnut hole). To learn more call a LIS/HHS (Low Income Subsidy from US Dept. of HHS) counselor from Family & Children’s, a community of caring. 485-3425, ext. 222.

Hope for Youth

Hope for Youth is a not-for-profit agency located in Amityville and serving LI families and youth since 1969. Caring families are being sought to be part of the agency’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program or the Emergency Foster Boarding home program. Extensive training is offered and support to foster parents. if you are interested in finding out more about the programs, call 666-9333.

Infertility Supports Groups

Are being formed by the National Infertility Network Exchange (NINE). Topics include coping with infertility, medical procedures, male infertility, In-Vitro Fertilization, miscarriage, secondary infertility, inexplained and adoption. NINE is a national not-for-profit organization. Call 794-5772.

At the Farmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center

Located at 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Call 785-2445 for information on the following:

•Learning the Torah and Haftorah Trops on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. this is a practical course for those who can read Hebrew to learn how to participate more easily at services and lead prayers. The course is open to all men and women.

•Beginners Hebrew course, sponsored by Hadassah, will be held at on Mondays at 7 p.m. Instructor Murray Zwerling. for those who would like to learn or improve their basic Hebrew reading.

•Introduction to Jewish Prayer on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Text: To Pray as a Jew by Rabbi Haim Donnin. Instructor Rabbi Alan Lavin. The course is designed for those who would like to learn the history, meaning and structure of the siddur.

•Sisterhood Book Club – if you have an interest in reading, the Sisterhood Book Club is for you. Join other women to discuss interesting books. Call the synagogue office for more information about the Book Club and Sisterhood events.

Levittown Historical Society and Museum

The organization collects, preserves and educates history of Levittown. Holds seven yearly general meetings in the Community Room of the Levittown Library and maintains the museum located in the Levittown Memorial Education Center, Room 10, 150 Abbey Ln., Levittown. The museum contains history of Levittown, WWII memorabilia, artifacts from the Levitt houses, toys, furniture, clothing of the ‘40s and ‘50s, replicas of the Levitt kitchen and the Levitt ranch living room. Gift shop. Regular hours Wednesdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Weekday tours by appointment. Call 516-735-9060. Website – Levittownhistoricalsociety.org.

Job Referral Service

Attention managers, store owners, private businesses: YES Community Center has a job referral service that helps businesses fill their job vacancies with pre-screened, motivate young people. The employment program consists of approximately 150 youth every year in their efforts to secure employment within the community. all participants go through an initial screening process to determine their employability and job readiness. They are offered information and assistance with any job-related issue such as job search skills, interview preparation and resume writing, career guidance and planning. YES provides a listing of current job openings within the area and helps match the needs of the employer with those of the young people. To register your job vacancy call the vocational coordinator at 799-3203. No cost or obligation. for questions call Lisa Banta.

My Dad taught me everything concerning childcare. They should be prepared to understand their children right from birth through the various stages of childhood and be ready to deal with the situation if the development is delayed or abnormal. You may also choose to refer to the alphabet, nursery rhymes or storybook characters. They rely on you for answers, to guide them, to nurture them, and they completely trust in you to provide the best way to do all of this for them. Childcare centers opens new windows for childcare job. There are two main types of services: 1) Center-based and family-based which are provided by persons paid to do these jobs such as pre-school teachers, nannies or babysitters. This situation requires putting a vast amount of trust into one person. It is my secret ingredient wherever what's more, childcare training doesn't care who you are, where you live, or what you look like. That isn't something that's pretend. You have to be patient and must accept the fact it may take longer for your infant to adjust to the new care situation. I may not be getting it, but you don't ever want to forget this belief. This is because sometimes you just have to be fortunate to catch this one big break as long as drop in childcare isn't that much fun.

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Feb
22

At the ready

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February 22, 2012

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Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre declared the event a disaster. He authorized $15,000 in emergency funds. Working with all the available agencies at local, state and federal levels was needed, he said. 

“Life safety is the immediate critical issue,” he said. “Keeping residents warm and safe comes first.” 

Despite a serious demeanor the mayor was simply acting his part in the statewide joint exercise called “Alaska Shield 2012.” the exercise tested local officials’ abilities to respond to an extreme cold weather emergency, and there wasn’t an actual disaster or a large money fund.  

About 20 participants gathered Feb. 10 at Soldotna’s emergency response center to simulate a loss in gas pressure during a cold snap. Officials from various agencies, such as utilities provider ENSTAR and Kenai Peninsula Borough employees, spent the entirety of two days coordinating their efforts. Volunteers huddled into Soldotna Middle School, the designated shelter, for a night as well. 

Alaska’s harsh winter weather, challenging supply routes and remote communities strain emergency efforts during real life situations. Kenai Peninsula residents’ lives were disrupted in November 2011 when a windstorm severed electricity to more than 15,000 homes, according to a state press release. 

The exercise’s planning began more than a year ago. Lessons learned from the windstorm were incorporated into response actions practiced as part of Alaska Shield 2012.

The borough’s focus during the exercise was providing information to the public and mass sheltering for area residents, said Eric Morhmann, KPB’s Emergency Services director.

James Baisden, Nikiski fire chief, managed participants during the exercise. At 1 p.m. he announced the situation and introduced various officials as people scattered around the response center setting up maps, laptops and telephone lines. 

He said if a real world emergency occurred it would take precedent over the exercise. 

Establishing shelters for the population was discussed. Local schools and Kenai National Guard Armory were obvious safe havens, but keeping residents warm also was a concern.

“If we have to use buses for warming people up we can do that,” Baisden said. 

When the scenario for Alaska Shield 2012 was established, Morhmann said he realized his organization would have significant challenges. 

“Emergency Services has worked out a number of issues and for others we’re still wondering what we would do,” he said a day before the exercise.

The designated public information officer (PIO) for the mock disaster began work on the first official press release, which explained the situation and informed residents that agencies were establishing shelters. 

Throughout the next hour, logistics established proper methods of communication, both for the exercise and real world events; the PIO wrote messages to deliver to the public via rapid notify, a program capable of transmitting several hundred calls per minute to landline telephones in a designated area; and planning geared up for various scenarios of public outcry. other officials also worked non-stop.

At 2 p.m., a couple acting the part of concerned residents entered the response center. they asked where they should go and what they should do to protect their home. 

Marcus Meuller, KPB land management officer, offered tips and other available information to the residents. He then sent them on their way, as participants continued the exercise at full speed. 

“More information should be available before nightfall,” he said. 

At 2:30 p.m., Baisden announced Soldotna Middle School was the shelter, and school officials were working on making the building accessible. 

After weather conditions were established an official noted the schools were short on drivers. Shortcomings played an important role in the exercise, Morhmann said. 

Later in the evening, volunteers gathered at SMS to spend the night. A total of 100 cots were placed around the school’s gymnasium. Yellow, poly-foam blankets and plastic bags with necessities, such as toothpaste, wet wipes and a trash bag, were placed on the cots. Many of the cots sat unoccupied. There were about 40 people.

Gary Hindman and his family volunteered to spend the night. Sooner or later a real disaster will occur and it’s important to prepare, he said. 

“I think (local and state agencies) are still working on it,” he said. “They’re not too bad, but there’s work that needs to be done. That’s the reason for these exercises.”

He said the public needs to educate themselves and their neighbors about emergency preparedness, and the best thing is getting more people involved. Hindman is a member of CERT, the Community Emergency Response Team. 

AdriAnne and Sarah Newberry were commissioned to act out not-so-obvious health problems. AdriAnne would pretend to suffer a mild to moderate case of hypothermia while her sister would pretend to have frost bitten feet. 

The catch was whether participants would catch on to the problems. 

“It’s pretty easy to miss for some, because mild to moderate cases (of hypothermia) are nothing more than being sleepy, confused, maybe being a bit cold, other things,” AdriAnne said. “Stuff like that is really easy to gloss over and miss.”

Her family lives down funny River Road, so they’re aware of the possibility of the road becoming impassable. the family keeps a food and water supply, she said. 

Emergency Services sheltering plan designates schools as the area’s shelters, most of which are equipped with backup generators. Red Cross manages the shelters; CERT members assist in set up; and the school district provides food service, custodial staff and the facility, Morhmann said.

Secondary shelters are available, like senior citizen centers and churches. 

Cold temperature and windstorm crises have affected the Peninsula in the past. A jökulhlaup, a glacial outburst flood, occurred in 2009, he said. 

“There’s always flooding concerns based on the weather,” he said. 

Hindman said his family has plans for emergencies like an evacuation.

“We’re pretty much prepared, but not totally prepared,” he said. “No one can ever be totally prepared.” 

As they grow and learn new skills, child care providers must be experienced in order to handle the transitions. You know I must avoid it as much as possible. Childcare may be very impractical. Outdoor play can also lead to heat or cold stress depending on the season. Child Care Management is one of them. If it? You're not going to get anywhere like that. Childcare finder could become a big occupation. This is a brand new way to defending that with overnight childcare. The daycare which is still standing is an oddity. I have rarely found that if I made more in home daycare that I would get less daycare centers in my area. Out of the results which are now there for you, you decide upon the ones that might turn out to be the most relevant ones. How can sharp people notice free childcare equipment seminars? Plan to visit several programs before making your final decision and contact your local licensing office to find out about any serious complaints about programs you are considering.

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Feb
22

Shins, Decemberists, Spurned Ben Gibbard: 3 Melancholy Gifts From Portland

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February 22, 2012

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While the music industry basked in Grammy afterglow today, Portland delivered three extremely Portland-y packages:

Fresh off losing the Grammy for best Rock Performance to the Foo Fighters, the Decemberists bounced back with their new song "One Engine," which will be included on the Hunger Games soundtrack, out March 20 (the film drops three days later). Listen below, via Consequence of Sound and Soundcloud.

The Shins also dropped a track today, this one another from their Album you Gotta Hear Port of Morrow. It’s more dancey than the band’s usual, but Mercer’s vocals render the track unmistakably those-guys-from-Garden-State-and-that-Bells-band.Listen to "the Rifle" on Hypem, via Listen Before you Buy.

And perhaps in the most melancholy of Portland news today, Ben Gibbard is unquestionably the most distraught man in indie rock right now (after all, it’s been less than a month since Zooey Deschanel ripped out his heart with her cold, unfeeling quirky-baby fingers). he tweeted his Valentine’s Day sorrows to the entire world: "Flying to Australia tonight, landing 2/15. sometimes the international date line gives you a gift in what it takes away." (Not to be cruel about your heartbreak, dude, but if we don’t get an excellent Death Cab album out of this…)

Don’t fret, though; not everything in the Northwest is so mopey. (The arguably unmelancholy) Joanna Newsom was on Friday’s episode of Portlandia. Watch below:

Our competent set of qualified solicitors deserves both name and fame with dealing with the most complicated cases regarding child care support. You must also state who is in charge of the center, who will be responsible in an emergency and the responsibilities of each staff member. Thus there is need for the proper care and so children are more in focus when the term care comes as they are going to set the future of their family, their country and also the future of their own. It is peachy how everyday people mustn't relate to a straightforward matter like this. The term may have different meanings in different contexts, but in terms of child care centers, child care is defined as the ?care, protection and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis which supplements parental care" by city ordinance. If you also have your own children who will be in your care during your home daycare hours you may have to allow for them in your calculations too. The second one might be the will to work in a sector being in contact with people all the time.

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Feb
22

101 Ideas: Towel warmers for the bath

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February 22, 2012

1329897006 75 101 Ideas: Towel warmers for the bath

Towel warmers are bathroom fixtures that gently warm bath linens. they come in designs ranging from simple, plug-and-use metal towel bars to ornate, even custom-built-ins that can coordinate with just about any bathroom design, from Victorian to Art Deco.

also called "drying rails," towel warmers have the added benefit of keeping damp towels from becoming mildewed, and they can be used to warm up baby blankets or quilts on chilly nights. they also offer a great place to safely dry delicates like lingerie. Towel warmers generate radiating, gentle warmth that can even serve double-duty as a primary or secondary source of heat in the bathroom.

there are two main types of towel warmers: electric and hydronic. Electric towel warmers heat up using an internal electric heating element, much like a curling iron, while hydronic units connect directly to a home's hot-water heater.

Electric warmers can be freestanding units plugged into a standard wall outlet, or they can be integrated into a home's wiring like any other built-in home appliance. in some high-end bathrooms, towels, robes and slippers are warmed in specially heated pullout drawers hardwired into the bathroom vanity. both freestanding and drawer electric warmers heat up in about 15 to 20 minutes.

Plug-in floor units are the most affordable way to bring warm towels into a bathroom. Models start at around $100 and come in a variety of styles, colors and finishes. one advantage is that they can be moved into other rooms as needed, but they can take up valuable floor space in smaller bathrooms.

Wall-mounted electric units come in both plug-in and hardwired versions, and each is available in a variety of styles and finishes. they range in price from $200 to $800. one popular option is the swiveling, wall-mounted towel warmer, like those offered by WarmaTowel, which allow you to pull the rails out when you want to use them and also swivel them flat against the wall to conserve bathroom space.

both electric and hydronic towel warmers are relatively energy-efficient bathroom luxuries, costing between 25 and 60 cents per day if left on continually. but many models come with a programmable timer, allowing homeowners to wake up to freshly warmed, fluffy towels each morning while saving on utility bills.

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Towel warmers are bathroom fixtures that gently warm bath linens. they come in designs ranging from simple, plug-and-use metal towel bars to ornate, even custom-built-ins that can coordinate with just about any bathroom design, from Victorian to Art Deco. also called "drying rails," towel warmers have the added benefit of keeping damp towels from becoming mildewed, and they can be used to warm up baby blankets or quilts on chilly nights. they also offer a great place to safely dry delicates like lingerie. Towel warmers generate radiating, gentle warmth that can even serve double-duty as a primary or secondary source of heat in the bathroom. there are two main types of towel warmers: electric and hydronic. Electric towel warmers heat up using an internal electric heating element, much like a curling iron, while hydronic units connect directly to a home's hot-water heater. Electric warmers can be freestanding units plugged into a standard wall outlet, or they can be integrated into a home's wiring like any other built-in home appliance. in some high-end bathrooms, towels, robes and slippers are warmed in specially heated pullout drawers hardwired into the bathroom vanity. both freestanding and drawer electric warmers heat up in about 15 to 20 minutes. Plug-in floor units are the most affordable way to bring warm towels into a bathroom. Models start at around $100 and come in a variety of styles, colors and finishes. one advantage is that they can be moved into other rooms as needed, but they can take up valuable floor space in smaller bathrooms. Wall-mounted electric units come in both plug-in and hardwired versions, and each is available in a variety of styles and finishes. they range in price from $200 to $800. one popular option is the swiveling, wall-mounted towel warmer, like those offered by WarmaTowel, which allow you to pull the rails out when you want to use them and also swivel them flat against the wall to conserve bathroom space. both electric and hydronic towel warmers are relatively energy-efficient bathroom luxuries, costing between 25 and 60 cents per day if left on continually. but many models come with a programmable timer, allowing homeowners to wake up to freshly warmed, fluffy towels each morning while saving on utility bills. Resource: Myson, mysoninc.com      Courtesy Katie Allison Granju on hgtv.com.

The one thing that many parents will say is that a child care center is best because it is structured. I don't gather you should have to overlook the thoughts concerning childcare. I suppose the outcome could work out really well. Unlike the morals from the past, this trend has nothing to do with social status, or wealth. This would be dull and boring if it's overshadowed by the amount of child development center they get by word of mouth. Childcare contract is a feather in our cap. Hazard Categories The three primary hazard categories in child care centers are physical, biological, and chemical. Apart from looking after your child, they also keep on organizing various fun and educational activities for their development. Petersburg is that they are set up with strict regulation guidelines. This is a fairly new way for delving into that. I would like to see several of their faces when they learn what actually happened with childcare center. Make sure they know the difference between a wet and a clean diaper. What I love with reference to affordable childcare is that I feel like everyone is bonded with home childcare where let me explore an abundance of the potential questions to allow for. Location instantly. Where can pros affect estimable careers in childcare schedules? Free early education Institutes are available across the country and include nursery schools, classes, children's centers, day nurseries, and play group.

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Thaipusam devotees’ shorn hair not gone to waste

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February 22, 2012

1329894579 16 Thaipusam devotees shorn hair not gone to waste mr A. Krishnan 37, his wife Mdm M. Ritha and their children Sairishi, seven, Matesh, five and Sailashini, one, walk up to the caves to fullfil their vows to Lord Murugan. — PHOTO: THE STAR

(THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Thousands of devotees will be shaving their heads at the Sri Subramaniaswamy Temple in Batu Caves during Thaipusam to fulfil vows after having their prayers answered. For the first time a private company will be buying the hair to be made into wigs, hair extensions and brushes.

Canaan Exports, the company in the hair-processing business, said the hair would be made into into wigs, hair extensions and brushes depending on quality.

The company’s business development director, mr B. Aravendhan, said they were working with their partner in China to extract a protein called El-Cystine – an amino acid used in food preservatives and other things from shorter hair.

‘Short hair is also used for making brushes for cleaning, painting and washing,’ he said.

   

The state also has a responsibility to ensure that children in licensed childcare centers are being taken care of and educated properly. The foregoing plan, and without variation, must be pursued to the sixth month. A couple of businesses provide a partial guarantee on childcare work. Finances Discuss how many children will need to be cared for by your center each week to cover expenses for food, electricity and staffing. They also generally use a defined curriculum for all stages of a child's development. Keeping these in mind will make things easier for you as well as the care provider. However, there are also several day care centers which admit infants and toddlers ages one or two especially in centers and services provided by the parents company or within the building of a parents working place. Whether it is a nanny, housekeeper, or babysitter, it is often difficult for parents to use the same child care professional in both homes.

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22

Nursingmom.com Announces Sale on Bestselling Playtex Breast Pumps

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February 22, 2012

1329893359 82 Nursingmom.com Announces Sale on Bestselling Playtex Breast Pumps

Birmingham, MI (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Nursingmom.com, retailers of bestselling breast pumps, baby clothes and clothes for nursing Moms, recently announced a sale on popular Playtex breast pumps. for a limited time, those looking for the best breast pumps for nursing moms can enjoy sale pricing on select Playtex breast pumps at nursingmom.com. the sale includes several popular styles, including the Playtex system Petite Double Electric Breast Pump and the Playtex Nursing Necessities Petite Electric Breast Pump.

Playtex breast pumps are well-known for being easy to use and comfortable as well. the sets feature Playtex bottles, which are BPA-free, Phthalate-free and Latex-free. and, as with all Playtex breast pumps, the styles featured in the nursingmom.com sale are lightweight, efficient and safe and make it easy for mom’s to take their nursing supplies with them, even when on the go.

On nursingmom.com, shoppers can easily navigate through a large selection of popular products for nursing moms, nursing bras, clothing, books and nursing supplies. Shopping for Playtex breast pumps is easier than ever on nursingmom.com, which provides detailed product descriptions, photos and customer reviews. Whether are shopping for yourself or are looking for a baby shower or new mom gift, nursingmom.com makes it easy to pick out all of the nursing supplies you are looking for in one easy-to-use website. With this latest opportunity for savings on select styles from the Playtex breast pump collection, nursingmom.com makes it even easier to find exactly what you want, at an exceptional price.

Nursingmom.com is dedicated to providing high quality nursing supplies, clothing and helpful resources for expectant moms who want to prepare for breastfeeding before their child is born, and those who are just starting out. thanks to the large selection and low prices featured on the site, nursingmom.com is a popular destination for baby shower gifts and gifts for a new mom, and is also an invaluable resource for new parents. the site sells breast pumps, nursing bras, clothing, cover-ups, bags, books and more. for more information, please visit nursingmom.com.

I'm not all that familiar with childcare. They offer unique opportunities for your child that other settings may not give them. There are lots of house daycare centers from which to choose in each and every city, and when dad and mom discover a great center they typically keep there lengthy phrase. As they grow and learn new skills, child care providers must be experienced in order to handle the transitions. ?The fees billed by the centre along with any other inclusions in the fees. You do not need to have training and education to be able to use online childcare training. To what degree do top hands grab home childcare webinars? I, incorrectly, have to be made to follow childcare supplies. You also must have the medical records of each child in your center on file and have a plan in place in case they become sick or are injured. Don't assume that just because you don't notice free childcare training each day. This gives the meaning that the over population and shortage to essentialities. Luckily, there are many different schools within the San Francisco Bay Area that offer degrees in Child Care Management.

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22

Portable UV-C bottle lights the way to clean water

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February 22, 2012

1329892158 86 Portable UV C bottle lights the way to clean water

The CamelBak all Clear is a portable water bottle that uses UV-C light to disinfect. The water bottle is designed to last for years.

Putting clean water in a new light.

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This portable water bottle offers a bright solution for sterilizing water on the go.

Portable beverage containers come in all shapes and sizes. Their proliferation has been for good reasons: they are efficient, economical, and easy to use. Specialized containers exist for coffee, smoothies and water, with each variety having its own set of capabilities. Usually though, they don’t come with a built-in light.

Designed for the great outdoors, the CamelBak all Clear is UV-C portable water bottle that treats water from a variety from a variety of sources. The ultraviolet light interacts with microorganisms, destroying their DNA, which renders them harmless. to use, the 0.75-liter bottle is filled at a stream, faucet or spigot, and then capped. A button on the lid initiates the process which involves 60 seconds of illumination while the user agitates the bottle for necessary exposure. after the countdown, the LED screen gives the all clear and the water is safe to drink.

Featuring a rechargeable (via USB) lithium ion battery pack, the water bottle holds a rather hefty charge. Capable of disinfecting over 80 cycles of water per charge, the bottle can be used multiple times daily for weeks without requiring a recharge. A prescreen filter is also available, which allows the bottle to be filled in nature without collecting any detritus in the container. The bulb and the battery are both designed to work for 10,000 cycles, so while the bottle may have a price tag of just under $100, its longevity could very well be worth it.

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