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Community News For The West Hartford Edition
West Hartford Leisure Services
WEST HARTFORD — WEST HARTFORD -- West Hartford Leisure Services is offering the following programs that take place at the West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road. Contact Laura.Hendsey@Westhartfordct.gov for more information.
Living A Beautiful Life Series: This evening series is designed to enhance the quality of your life. Timely topics will include information on the latest in health, beauty and wellness. Every age can benefit from this information and lively discussion held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Tai Chi Qigong Classes: Ancient Chinese gentle movements, may be suitable for all ages as well as all physical and medical conditions. These gentle graceful body movements may prevent some diseases and may accelerate the healing process, restore balance, increase flexibility, boost energy levels, calm the mind and are great stress relievers. Call for more information and the schedule.
University of Hartford, Face to Face: 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 16. An Open Rehearsal Experience: Get a behind the scenes look into the world of the orchestra with the Hartt Community Division Youth Orchestra. Take a seat within the orchestra and experience a performance in a whole new way. Light refreshments will be served. Members: Free; NM: $5. Programs are held in the Main Room of the West Hartford Senior Center. Pre-register by calling 860-561-7583.
Lunch & Learn: Vascular Health, 1 p.m. Nov. 20. Meet Dr. Bing Shue MD, who is a board-certified vascular surgeon of The Vascular Experts, Farmington. Learn about vascular disease, what to look for, how your doctor diagnoses it and some of the newest treatments available. Free vascular ultrasound screening will be offered following the presentation. Space is limited, so signing up early is recommended. Light lunch served. Cost: $3 per member; $5 per non-member, per event. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 860-561-7583.
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Director's Tour: 11 a.m. Nov. 20. Join Director Gina Marino for a tour and overview of programs and services offered at the West Hartford Senior Center. Call to register for this free orientation. 860-561-7583.
Health & Wellness Workshops, Optimizing Brain Fitness Series, How our Brain Changes: 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 4. In this program you will view a DVD which will explain how your brain and your intelligence can change throughout your lifespan. You are able to shape those changes yourself. You will learn about plasticity and the circuits and networks of the brain as well as exercises that can enhance your brain in different modes. Presented by Kate Tyler, Homewatch. Programs are free. Pre-registration required by calling 860-561-7583.
Movies: All movies are free of charge. Thursday Afternoon Movies shown at 1 p.m. Movies are preceded by a brief introductory talk. Schedule: Nov. 21, Mudbound; Dec. 5, Red Joan.
WEST HARTFORD — The West Hartford Libraries will be hosting the Kids' Lit Quiz of Battle of the Books for ages 10 to 13 (or entering grades 5-8) on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m.
There is no reading list, just bring your knowledge of all things books with you. Register individually or create a team to compete. Participants are asked to bring gently-used books for kindergarten to 8th grade that will be donated to the Village for Families and Children.
Registration is required, online at https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/kids-lit-quiz-presents-battle-books or by phone at 860-561-6996.
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There is library event parking in the nearby Isham Garage. Bypass the garage kiosks and come directly to the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room, 20 South Main St., where you may validate your parking with your license plate number.
Pianist Wael Farouk Performs
WEST HARTFORD — The formidable and dazzling pianist, Wael Farouk, will present a concert sponsored by the Musical Club of Hartford on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. in Millard Auditorium at the Hartt School of the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave.
The concert is co-sponsored by Hartt's Piano Department. Public admission is free, but reservations are required at www.hartford.edu/calendar/box-office or by calling 860-768-4228 or 1-800-274-8587.
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The performance is one of two annual concerts sponsored by the Musical Club's Jolidon Fund, one of several concert and scholarship funds that are held in trust by the Club.
At this concert, Dr. Farouk will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and Mussorgsky. The following day he will give a master class to Hartt piano students at 10 a.m. in Milliard Auditorium. Visit www.musicalclubhartford.org for more information.
Writing A TV Series Program
WEST HARTFORD — Writing A TV Series in the Age of Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon will take place at the West Hartford Library Meeting Room, 20 S. Main St., on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Doors open at 10 a.m. and the program begins at 10:15 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Take this opportunity to learn about writing a streaming video series, one of the fastest growing and highest paying creative markets in the world. From The Hot Zone to Veronica Mars to Stranger Things, from Catch 22 to The Dangerous Book for Boys to Carnival Row, from YouTube to Hulu to Amazon Prime to Netflix and beyond… the streaming video market produces more varied works than either Hollywood or Network TV. Learn about these streaming video emerging markets, what content they are looking for, and where to submit your finished scripts.
This free program is sponsored by the Connecticut Screenwriters group at the West Hartford Public Library and presented by Professor Scott Anderson, former director of the Harvard Square Scriptwriters.
Registration is required at bit.ly/streamingseries or by calling the library info desk at 860-561-6990. Morning coffee, juice and pasty will be offered to attendees beginning at 10 a.m. This program is supported with funding from a grant from the Thomas F. Kiloil Memorial Bequest.
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The winners of the 2019 Short-Script Contest will be announced. Winners will accept their cash awards. Made possible by the Thomas F. Kilfoil Memorial Bequest, and sponsored by the Connecticut Screenwriters. Visit bit.ly/shortscriptcontest for more information.
There is ample library parking in the Isham Garage on Isham Road. Bypass the garage payment kiosks and walk directly to the lecture in the Library Meeting Room, 20 South Main St., where you may validate your parking with your license plate number.
WEST HARTFORD — On Thursday, Nov. 21, beginning at 10 a.m., seven classical musicians from the greater Hartford area will perform a concert of chamber music selections fitting the late autumn season.
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The program, presented by the Musical Club of Hartford, is open to the public at $5 admission, as well as Musical Club members and students (admission free), and will take place at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Blvd.
Musical Club members Susan Allen, flute; Carolyn Bernstein, clarinet; and Diane Day, piano; will begin the concert with the Loeillet de Gant Sonata in G minor, written in an Italianate/French contrapuntal, highly ornamented style around 1717.
The Musical Club of Hartford is a volunteer organization in its 129th year of programming and performing quality music to Greater Hartford community. Members of the Musical Club of Hartford who will perform on this program are residents of the following towns: From Cromwell, Fran Bard, cello; From Glastonbury, Susan Allen, flute; and Carolyn Woodard, piano; From West Hartford: Diane Day, piano; and Carolyn Bernstein, clarinet; and From West Simsbury: Amy Eisen, soprano. Visit www.musicalclubhartford.org for more information.
WEST HARTFORD — Join author Michael Fine, who will be reading from his debut novel, Abundance, at the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room, 20 South Main St., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Two young Americans go to Liberia in 2003, looking to find something missing in themselves. They find one another, are separated by war, and then struggle to find one another again. Abundance is the story of that struggle, but also about what's missing in America, about starvation in the midst of plenty and about our struggle to be one people despite the many temptations that pull us apart.
Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, health care reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. He was Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) from February of 2011 until March of 2015.
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Registration is required, online at https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/author-visit-dr-michael-fine-nwl or by phone at 860-561-6990.
An award-winning novelist, Susan Strecker, will speak about her book Drive at the Noah Webster Library on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Piper Pierson is on her way to becoming a NASCAR superstar driving for her family's team, Pierson Racing. But a terrible wreck nearly takes her father's life, so Piper trades her dreams of racing for a journalism degree. Drive is the story of hard truths and disappointments, growing up, and embracing what matters most.
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Strecker is the author of the highly-acclaimed Nowhere Girl and Night Blindness. Her new book, Drive will be published in the fall of 2019 and is inspired by her real-life connection with fast cars and famous people.
Registration is required, online at https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/author-visit-susan-strecker-nwl or by phone at 860-561-6990.
There is library event parking in the nearby Isham Garage. Please bypass the garage kiosks and come directly to the Noah Webster Library Meeting Room, 20 South Main St., where you may validate your parking with your license plate number.
WEST HARTFORD — Gen Khyenwang, resident teacher at Odiyana Center in East Hartford, will give a program at the Noah Webster Library regarding happiness as a choice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Happiness and suffering are states of mind and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind. If we really want to be happy, we have to choose which thoughts and intentions we want to follow and which ones we want to let go of. This process of gaining control of our own mind through the practice of meditation creates new mental pathways that lead to temporary and ultimate happiness and freedom.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free talk, which will include guided meditations and time for Q&A. Registration is required at https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/happiness-choice-nwl or by phone at 860-561-6990.
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New Partnership For Senior Programs
WEST HARTFORD — The West Hartford Senior Center and the Hartt Community Division, University of Hartford announce a new partnership for Senior Center programs to be conducted at the West Hartford Senior Center located at Bishops Corner, 15 Starkel Road.
Seniors will have two opportunities. The first is the upcoming open rehearsal experience called Face to Face, set for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the W.H.S.C. location. Seniors and others will get the behind the scenes look into the world of the orchestra, Opus, conducted by Emmitt Drake. Opus is the Hartt Community Division Youth Orchestra. Those who attend this free event will take a seat within the orchestra and experience an open rehearsal with the orchestra and the conductor.
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The second opportunity for seniors is 'Sing Your Hartt Out,' which will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m., running from Jan. 14 to March 3, and again from March 10 to May 5. There are two eight week singing classes. Whether you are new to singing or a veteran at singing all are welcome to participate in this fun experience, just for the joy of singing. The program is being led by Jennifer Fijal-Brevik, Voice Faculty at Hartt. A small fee will be charged to cover expenses.
Both residents and non-residents, whether members or not, are welcome to register by contacting the West Hartford Senior Center at 860-561-7583.
Registration is now taking place for the Saturday, Nov. 16 Face to Face event and the January session of Sing Your Hartt Out begins in December, when the next Senior Bulletin will be published.
Town Closings
WEST HARTFORD — Municipal offices, schools, senior centers, community center, libraries will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the collection of trash, recyclable items, and metal collections will be delayed one day after the holiday. The normal Thursday collection will be done on Friday, Nov. 29, and Friday's collection will be done on Saturday, Nov. 30. No other collection days are affected during this holiday week or the following week. Visit www.painesinc.com or call Paine's, Inc. at 860-844-3000 with any questions.
The three libraries, municipal offices at town hall, the recycling center and skating rink will be open on Friday, Nov. 29. Public schools are also closed.
We-Care Card Event
WEST HARTFORD — For the fourth straight year, participating West Hartford Center business will be making the We Care Card available from now through Nov. 17.
We Care Card donations start at $50 and provide customers with up to 20-percent off at all participating businesses for the entire 10-day duration of the event. All We Care Card donations benefit Foodshare, the largest anti-hunger organization in the Greater Hartford area. For every $50 donated, Foodshare can provide 125 meals to those in need.
Visit https://whartfordcenter.com/we-care-card for more information. We Care Cards are available for purchase in most shops in West Hartford Center or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-care-card-west-hartford-2019-tickets-79578273759 for more information or to purchase cards.
Old Guard Resumes Weekly Meetings
WEST HARTFORD — Weekly Tuesday morning meetings of the Old Guard have resumed at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2080 Blvd.
While the members took the summer off, President Tom Goodrum and Vice-President Ron Van Winkle prepared for the new season, organizing interesting presenters and committee chairs for the many civic contributions of Old Guard members.
"We had been told by a visiting gerontologist that volunteers for civic groups prefer those activities that are of short duration and don't require long term commitment" Goodrum said. "As a result, while a number of community contributions have been, and continue to be, long term, such as delivering Meals on Wheels and staffing the Information Desk at the UConn Health Center, members have recently become involved in numerous short term activities. In the past year, Old Guard has become active with Habitat for Humanity and sorting food contributions at Foodshare."
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Old Guard members will be working with Foodshare for their annual Thanksgiving turkey collection Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, at the Newington Road Stop & Shop. This is a new site for the drive as the ShopRite will be closed.
The Old Guard continues a seasonal tradition by staffing the Salvation Army kettle in West Hartford Center in December. Another local activity which continues throughout the year is the contribution of Old Guard members to the Seniors Job Bank.
The chair of the Membership Committee, Jim Schepker, has led an immense growth in new membership activity over the past year, with 39 new members last season and an objective of 40 new members this year. The Old Guard is in its 54th year and is still meeting the interests of retired men in the Hartford area.
Library Seeks Donations For Kindness Project
WEST HARTFORD -- West Hartford Libraries will collect donations for those in need between now and Nov. 16 as part of its 3rd annual Kindness Project.
Inspired by the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio — a story of learning to show compassion and kindness toward others — the Children's Department at Noah Webster Library created the Kindness Project in 2017 to help children and adults in the community. The project has grown each year. In 2017, they collected more than 3,500 personal hygiene items and last year, they almost cracked 4,000.
Donations can be dropped into specially marked boxes at all three West Hartford Public Library locations through Nov. 16. Due to the needs of the community, the list of needed items has been expanded to include school supplies. The libraries are also looking for the following items: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, paper towels, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, baby diapers, baby wipes, washcloths, pacifiers, first aid supplies and school supplies.
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Student volunteers will sort through the items and the donations will be delivered to the West Hartford Food Pantry and Fern Street Universalist Church as part of their backpack program. All donated items are to be new and unopened. Visit bit.ly/TheKindnessProject for more information.
WEST HARTFORD -- The town of West Hartford offers residential properties a nine-week bagged leaf collection program that began Monday, Oct. 28, and ends on Dec. 27.
New this year, leaves may also be collected when placed in a specially marked Yard Waste cart purchased through the town's website. Visit https://westhartford.seamlessdocs.com/f/Barrel for more information.
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Each week on your regular refuse collection day, crews will collect leaves bagged in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags or the brown yard waste cart when placed at the curb.
Leaf bags and carts should be free of grass, twigs, rocks and trash, and should not weigh more than 40 lbs. There is no limit to the number of bags a resident can place at the curb. Simply place your leaf bags or cart at the curb by 6 a.m. on your trash collection day, or sooner, and a truck will come by to pick them up. Crews will advance into other collection areas once they have completed their day's assignment and may pick-up your bags before your trash day.
Paper leaf bags are commonly found at hardware and grocery stores. Please note leaf bags and leaf piles cannot be placed in the street because they pose a hazard to traffic, clog storm drains and impede snow plowing operations. The Town's Compliance Officer routinely monitors collection areas and will issue written warnings and then fines for each day that the leaves remain in the street. Leaf bags and piles should not block pedestrian sidewalks, as well.
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There are other options to bagging leaves. Consider mulching your leaves with your mower. Make a couple of passes over your lawn until leaves are ground down into a fine leaf mulch. The end product is a good source of nitrogen for spring growth. Leaf compost also enriches the soil in gardens and flower beds.
If you don't want to wait for the weekly pick up, residents may bring their bagged leaves to the Yard Waste and Recycling Center at 25 Brixton St. and dispose of them there. Leaves in plastic bags will need to be emptied in the appropriate area.
Extended Saturday hours for fall yard material drop-off at the Yard Waste and Recycling Center began Saturday, Oct. 26. The facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays until Dec. 14. Weekday hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Yard Waste Permits may be purchased at the Recycling Center, 25 Brixton St., Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Permit pricing is as follows: Passenger Vehicles, SUV's, CUV's & Minivans without trailer, $10; Passenger Vehicles, SUVs CUVs &Mini-Vans with trailer, $15; Pick-up trucks, Full size vans, without trailer, $25; and Pick-up trucks, Full size vans with trailer, $35. Visit www.westhartfordct.gov/publicworks for more information.
The Town of West Hartford improved and streamlined its residential leaf voucher system. Leaf vouchers allow private contractors to dispose of leaves from residential properties at the Town's Yard Waste and Recycling Center free of charge. Residents using the voucher system should only be charged for the cost of transporting their leaves for disposal and for the labor charges associated with cleaning their property.
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Residents are now able to apply for residential leaf vouchers online, by phone or in person. The online process is simple and easy. In just three steps, residents can obtain their vouchers: Go to https://westhartford.seamlessdocs.com/f/LeafCollectionVoucher; Fill out the online form; Click Submit.
The form asks for the resident's name, address and contractor's information. Once the information is submitted, it will be available to the staff at the Yard Waste and Recycling Center. No paperwork is necessary.
Private contractors will be required to provide the Yard Waste and Recycling Center with the name and address of their residential customer represented on the voucher.
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Leaves cannot be disposed without a valid voucher. Vouchers become valid 10 business days from receipt. After 10 days, the resident would need to reapply for a new voucher which gives the contractor permission to make another disposal of leaves from their property. This process would be repeated throughout the nine-week leaf collection season.
Residents may use as many vouchers as needed during the 9-week collection period but must obtain the voucher prior to the contracted work. This year's collection period runs from Oct. 28 through Dec. 27.
Contractors should note the program is for leaves only. Loads with material other than leaves, including sticks and brush, are subject to rejection.
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Residents who wish to obtain their voucher in person, may do so at any of the locations listed below: Town Hall, 50 South Main St.; Public Works, 17 Brixton St.; Yard Waste and Recycling Center, 25 Brixton St.; West Hartford Senior Center (Bishops Corner), 15 Starkel Road; Elmwood Senior Center, 1106 New Britain Ave.; Noah Webster Library, 20 South Main St.; Faxon Branch Library, 1073 New Britain Ave.; and Bishops Corner Branch Library, 15 Starkel Road. Residents may also call the Leaf Voucher line at 860-561-8149 to obtain a voucher.
Residents are reminded to keep leaves out of the roadway. Leaves in the road can become a traffic hazard, especially in windy or rainy weather, and can clog storm drains and drainage areas, which may cause flooding. For more information, visit www.WestHarttfordCT.gov/PublicWorks or call 860-561-8100.
Congregation Beth Israel Events
WEST HARTFORD -- Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., is hosting the following events. Visit www.cbict.org or call 860-233-8215 for more information.
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Tot Shabbat: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 10:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat services precede general Shabbat morning services at 11 a.m. Young children sing along with clergy, hear stories, and receive special blessings. Services are held in the Learning Center Children's Room. Dates: Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and 21.
Torah Study: Every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Clergy lead a spirited exploration and discussion of our tradition's sacred text. All are welcome.
Shabbark Shalom: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. MDC Reservoir, Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. Join Rabbi Andi Fliegel for a walk in the park and short Havdalah service. This activity is open to all. Dogs are not required for participation.
Torah Highlights with Rabbi Andi Fliegel: Wednesday, Dec. 18; Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. An in-depth Torah study of the following parshas with Rabbi Andi Fliegel: Noach – Who is more righteous than Noah? (12/18); Lech L'cha – The unseen highs and lows of a life-changing journey (1/16).
The Tribe, Torah on Tap: Thursdays, Nov. 14, and Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. Location: TBD. Please RSVP to Cantor Kupfer at skupfer@cbict.org.
Congregation Beth Israel welcomes Rabbi David Saperstein as its Scholar-in-Residence from Nov. 15 to 17.
Dementia Support Group
WEST HARTFORD -- Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is presenting a free dementia support group on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road.
Those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia will be able to learn useful skills while voicing their concerns. Topics include communication techniques, caregiver support, safety issues, benefits of activities and daily routine, family dynamics, stages of the disease process, behavior management and more. Facilitators are Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, certified dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, and Elaine Reid, CDP, Live Well.
For more information or to register for the dementia support group, email Michelle.Wyman@hhchealth.org or call 860-666-7258.
CHOICES Counseling Sessions
WEST HARTFORD -- The Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is holding free CHOICES counseling sessions during Medicare's annual open enrollment period. Individuals will meet one on one with a CHOICES counselor to discuss Medicare benefit options.
CHOICES is Connecticut's program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, and Eligibility Screening. CHOICES counselors advise, educate and empower individuals to navigate the increasingly complex Medicare program and help beneficiaries make choices among a vast array of options to best meet their needs.
Free counseling sessions will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Elmwood Senior Center, 1106 New Britain Ave.
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Amina Weiland, CDP, CDCP, resource coordinator and certified CHOICES counselor, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, will provide the individualized counseling. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is sponsoring the sessions.
Spaces are limited and appointments must be made. To register, call the Elmwood Senior Center at 860-561-8180.
Voices Against Lyme Disease
AREA -- Voices Against Lyme Disease CT would like to start a support group for individuals with Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses, including family members and friends. This is in its preliminary stage, so location and specific times will be decided once organizers understand how many people are interested.
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At this point, the group will meet once a month, most likely on a Saturday morning in the town of Windsor. You do not have to be a Windsor resident to attend. There will be no charge for these meetings. If you are interested, email voicesagainstlymedisease@gmail.com or call 860-930-2446. Visit VALDCT.org for more information.
Better Breathers Club
WEST HARTFORD -- The Better Breathers Club, a free health education support group for chronic respiratory diseases, will meet at the Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 1 Abrahms Blvd.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. Pre-registration is requested but walk-ins are accepted. Leave a message with Mary Ann Couture at 860-966-0190. Better Breathers Clubs support groups are associated with the American Lung Association.
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Those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia will be able to learn useful skills while voicing their concerns. Topics include communication techniques, caregiver support, safety issues, benefits of activities and daily routine, family dynamics, stages of the disease process, behavior management and more.
The facilitators are Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, and Elaine Reid, CDP, director of client services, Companions for Living.
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For more information or to register for the dementia support group, email Michelle.Wyman@hhchealth.org or Ereid@companionsforliving.com, or call 860-712-4614.


Leeds Under-23s line-up v Burnley
Date: 12th October 2018 at 12:45pm
Written by: Derek Woodrow
Carlos Corberan has announced his line-up for the Under-23s game against Burnley at Elland Road today.
And it's a strong team, with Jamie Shackleton, Gaetano Berardi, Kemar Roofe and Adam Forshaw all playing.
Leeds fans have been waiting for the Under-23s line-up today with feverish anticipation, and they haven't been disappointed with Roofe and Berardi returning from injury.
There's no sign of Pablo Hernandez though, which is a concern ahead of the Blackburn game.
???? | Carlos Corberan names a strong Starting XI for today's U23s game against Burnley:-
Blackman, Shackleton, Berardi, Shaughnessy, Struijk, Diaz (c), Roofe, Forshaw, Dalby, Baker, Clarke pic.twitter.com/JNmlBQeQf6
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 12, 2018
This is the news that Leeds fans were waiting for and now they'll be hoping the first-team players make it through the game unscathed. They're likely to play 45 minutes and fans will be watching the game through their hands. The damage hasn't been too great since they've been gone from the Leeds first-team, and Tyler Roberts has led the line well – even getting a shoutout from the Spain manager Luis Enrique this week – but the Leeds results have taken a hit and they're not top of the league any more. The fight back to the summit starts again next Saturday against Blackburn and there will be a real feeling of optimism if Bielsa has more of his regular first-team players to call on. Luke Ayling will be missing after being sent off against Brentford and Barry Douglas is unlikely to make it through injury.


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Author Grace Bacon Ferrier and Life in the Ozarks
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"I'll make this short, girls. I won't give you all the details, but that was Grandpa Bacon's stove. That was Grandpa's bed and that thing down there, that's a zither … and he was a carpenter and a bricklayer and a stonemason and he helped to build that ironworks in St. James." And so it went, on a tour through Grace Bacon Ferrier's fine old house on a beautiful afternoon in the Missouri Ozarks.
Grace Bacon Ferrier
Bacon Ferrier has written two books that describe life in the Ozarks, from as soon as she can remember, which was probably sometime around 1916.
Bacon Ferrier lives near Cooper Hill, outside of Bland. Her home is on a farm that has been in her family since she was a young girl, and the house was built before the Civil War. She lives with her brother, Pete Bacon.
Together, and with the help of a ranch hand, they run a cattle ranch, and on this day the cattle were bawling in the field across the road from the old house. "Don't mind them … we sold their babies last night, and oh, it bothers me, too." She winked, and said, "I get rather attached to all the animals around here," as she ushered us from the large porch to her parlor.
After settling in, I sat mesmerized while I listened to Bacon Ferrier talking to Ethelyn Ammerman from Belle, Missouri, who, like Bacon Ferrier, taught in country schoolhouses. The women's grandfathers were friends, too.
Several times during the conversation, Bacon Ferrier's mongrel dog, Mollie, would body-slam the door from the outside – an indication that she wanted back in. Bacon Ferrier would get up out of her chair and let Mollie in, and then, let her out again a little while later.
The women regaled me with tales of days gone by, and their memories were so sharp – putting mine to shame. Bacon Ferrier described the days before computers and copy machines. "We didn't have anything at Linn in the way of machinery, so if you wanted to give a test you had to write it on the blackboard. So, I wrote those big three-letter words and they had to fill in the past and the future tenses … and this kid, Larry Haslag, just to be funny, when he got to the word 'sow,' in the past [tense], he wrote 'hog' and in the future, he wrote 'litter.' That's the kind of thing you ran into all the time. I didn't know whether to give him an 'A' or an 'F'."
Bacon Ferrier rattled off teachers' names that she worked with at this schoolhouse or that schoolhouse. She told stories about discipline procedures in country schoolhouses and talked about games children played. Ammerman chimed in and supported several of Bacon Ferrier's theories about the art of raising civilized children.
Then, she treated us to a tour of the house, which culminated in a birthday party for Ammerman, who was 89 that day. We sat around an old table, sipping tea and nibbling birthday cake, in Bacon Ferrier's warm country kitchen that has seen several generations. Throughout the course of conversation, Bacon Ferrier's eyes twinkled, and she used her extensive vocabulary to entertain and educate.
Both of Bacon Ferrier's books would make excellent teaching aids for elementary school teachers, or even for teachers in humanities at the secondary level. Young children would really enjoy listening to the stories, and older students could use the information to help craft interesting essays and research papers.
Teacher, Teacher I Done It …, written in 1986, encompasses Bacon Ferrier's 43-year teaching career. She began teaching in 1932 at the Horse Shoe Bend schoolhouse. According to the book's publisher and editor, Bill Nunn, of The Westphalia Press, "She has given us an entertaining and enduring piece of Americana, where we live."
She said she wrote the book because several young teachers encouraged her to do so. "When I got so old, I was older than every other teacher in the building at Kirkwood … and the young teachers, they would get so frustrated that they would cry … I would tell them these stories and they would cheer up a little bit."
She continued, "So, they would all say to me, 'Well you ought to write a book.' Well, I had been studying on this for a long time, but there was never time … but I finally got started on it, and I just kept going from one school to the other until I got through with it."
Her second book, Post Oak Sprouts Along Belly Ache Creek, was published by Lahmeyer-Ferrier Publishing of California City, California, in 2001. The book takes the reader from Bacon Ferrier's childhood to young adulthood.
Willard Rand, former editor of the St. James Leader-Journal [Missouri], once dubbed Grace Bacon Ferrier the "Laura Ingalls Wilder" of Osage County. Her colorful descriptions will endear the reader not only to her, but also to several members of her family and to many of her students. I am honored to have met her and spent time with her.
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Nancy Pelosi Calls Police Officers from the Breonna Taylor Case Murderers
Nancy Pelosi gave her response to the Grand Jury ruling of the Breonna Taylor case that found the involved police officers innocent of any wrongdoing. She started by saying that justice had been denied to Breonna and then said, "Just think if it were your daughter or your sister, your cousin, your relative, your friend, who was murdered by the police and there was no – the charging decision held no one accountable for her death."
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said that there is no doubt that what happened to Breonna was a tragedy, but that his job as the special prosecutor for the case was to focus on facts, pursue the truth, and put everything else aside. He said, "My job is to present the facts to the grand jury, and the grand jury then applies those facts to the law. If we simply act on emotion or outrage, there is no justice. Mob justice is not justice. Justice sought by violence is not justice – it just becomes revenge. And in our system, criminal justice isn't the quest for revenge. It's the quest for truth, evidence, and facts, and the use of that truth as we fairly apply our laws."
Speaker Pelosi has zero regard or concern for facts and truth in this case, she only wanted the narrative that police are violent killers to be propagated further. The police were found innocent of any wrongdoing, that should be celebrated because it proves that those officers aren't corrupt but they were doing their job. A job that brings so much danger and they have every right to protect themselves. The fact remains that the police announced their presence, Kenneth Walker opened fire knowing it was the police, and officers returned fire to protect themselves, if they hadn't those officers would be dead too. The fact remains that the police did their job and the truth remains that they did it right and have every right to defend themselves, just as much as anyone else.
Daniel Cameron said this, "Our reaction to truth today says what kind of society we want to be. Do we really want the truth, or do we want a truth that fits our narrative? Do we want the facts, or are we content to blindly accept our own version of events? We as a community must make this decision."
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Cathedral Prep Inducts Six New Hall of Famers
By Jim Mancari
At Cathedral Prep's Hall of Fame dinner were, from left, Father John Cush, Jim Flynn, Jason Harewood, Tom McCarthy, Father Bill Sweeney, Msgr. John Brown, Jim Kelly and Father Fred Marano, rector-principal.
Preparations for Super Bowl Sunday were put on hold as Cathedral Prep Seminary, Elmhurst, honored the six new inductees to its Hall of Fame on Feb. 4, the evening before the big game.
The school's alumni and administrators joined the inductees' friends and families at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, for a night of reliving sports memories. Cathedral Prep's Hall of Fame now has 70 members.
A Mass celebrated by Father Bill Sweeney, the Cathedral Prep Alumni Association president, preceded the induction ceremony. Concelebrants included Prep's Father Fred Marano, rector-principal; Father Jim Kuroly, director of Recruitment and Apostolic Works; and Father John Cush, spiritual director and director of Development and Alumni Affairs.
Father Sweeney later was inducted into Cathedral's Hall of Fame. A member of the Class of 1973, he attended St. Joseph's parish, Astoria. While at the Prep, he played on the JV basketball team and was the manager for the varsity squad.
"It's a great honor," said Father Sweeney. "It was 39 years ago that I entered Cathedral. Cathedral really helped me grow up and be the person that I am."
Father Sweeney was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn in May, 1981, and has held many titles throughout the years. Currently, he is the priest chaplain at St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows.
Msgr. John Brown, who preached the homily at Mass, was also one of the inductees. He attended St. Michael's parish, Sunset Park, and graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1975. He played on the basketball and handball teams.
"Looking back, I miss the basketball, but I miss the camaraderie of the travel and the friendships I made," said Msgr. Brown. "That's one of the reasons I would recommend sports to people."
After being ordained a priest in 1983, he was a parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, and St. Clare, Rosedale. He's also held the titles of vice chancellor and director of priest personnel of the Diocese of Brooklyn. He is currently the pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor, and a member of Cathedral Prep's Financial Development Board.
Jim Flynn, Class of 1976, was a four-year letter winner in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track. Upon graduation, he held the school record for the 600-yd. dash and was a member of the record-setting mile relay team.
Flynn's brother, John Flynn, Class of 1973, paved the way for Jim. Both served as captains of the track teams during their senior years.
"If you have an older brother, you know that they may only say a few words, but when they say something, it means something," Flynn said. "He made sure I understood what I was getting into."
Jim Flynn was also named team MVP and Sportsman of the Year during his senior year. In addition to track, he was captain of the school's chess team, which finished third in the N.Y.C. Championship in '76.
After earning an English degree from Fordham University, the Bronx, and a law degree from St. John's University, Jamaica, Flynn is now a partner at the law firm of Harwood Feffer, LLP.
A product of Holy Rosary parish, Bedford-Stuyvesant, new Cathedral Prep Hall of Fame inductee Jason Harewood graduated in 1978. He was a captain of the school's varsity basketball team.
Harewood scored his 1,000th career point against Cathedral Prep Seminary, Manhattan. He also was active in the school's student council.
"It's an awesome honor," Harewood said. "I'm so grateful and blessed to have attended Cathedral Prep, Brooklyn. I just thank God for all my teammates and friends."
Harewood attended Eastern Michigan University, Flint, Mich., and St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights. He has continued his passion for basketball by coaching girls' AAU youth basketball. He worked for American Express as a senior financial systems manager and project leader.
Tom McCarthy, Class of 1987, hailed from Resurrection-Ascension parish, Rego Park. Baseball and basketball played a key role in his life.
He played on both teams in high school and won Most Improved Player in both sports in 1985. McCarthy was an All-Conference athlete in 1986 and 1987, and he was also named Prep's Athlete of the Year in '87.
During that season's city baseball tournament, McCarthy earned MVP honors by pitching two complete games. What's even more amazing is that he pitched them both on the same day.
"All I know is that I came to the school auditorium that night to watch the play, and I couldn't even move my arm over my head," said McCarthy, who has no idea how many pitches he threw that day.
In addition to his work on the police force for the past nine years, McCarthy has remained involved with the Cathedral Prep community by being active in the Alumni Association and serving as the alumni dinner chairman.
Last but certainly not least, Jim Kelly of the Class of 1999 was honored. He travelled from St. Thomas More parish, Rockaway Point, to attend Cathedral Prep.
Kelly played four years of varsity soccer, freshman basketball, one year of varsity basketball and two years of varsity baseball. To say he was an athletic young man would be an understatement.
"Dedication and role models… that's what Cathedral provides," said Kelly. "They teach that if you're going to do something, be dedicated and stick with it."
He went on to play soccer at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, and now teaches special education for third and fourth graders in Manhattan.
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Player Code of Conduct
I Herebycommit to the best of my ability, to uphold the clubs code of conduct.
I must maintain a standard of behaviour and conduct in the best interests of the game, players, parents and the officials of the club and all opposition clubs, and I accept the responsibility and accountability for ensuring that the code of conduct is executed to the best of my ability.
I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals within the Ovingham Football Club, including refraining from any discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background or special ability /disability.
I will refrain from any form of personal abuse or unnecessary physical contact with the players, other parents or officials from my club or opponents
I will actively promote the code of conduct at all timesAlways play by the rulesControl my temper- treat others as I would like to be treated – bullying will not be tolerated
I will display and foster respect for the umpires, opponents, all coaches, all officials, parents and spectatorsCo – operate, support and encourage your team mates at all times. Your team's performance will benefit.
Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officialsIf I disagree with an official/umpire, raise the issue through the appropriate channels (coach) rather than questioning the officials judgement and honesty in public
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not harassing or using foul or threatening language to umpires, players, coaches, officials, parents or spectatorsCondemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players
PLEASENOTE: Yourfailure to adhere to the codes of conduct may result in the withdrawal orsuspension of your registration to play in the South Australian Amateur FootballLeague and the Ovingham Football Club
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A new breed of captain is emerging at AFL clubs – not necessarily the best player in the team, but the one best equipped to lead and inspire.
Like just about everything else in football, the role of the captain has evolved enormously.
For a long time, captaincy was relatively simple. The team's best player was the skipper. He led the team out on match-days, tossed the coin and, since 1959, one lucky captain each season has hoisted the premiership cup at the MCG in the minutes after the Grand Final.
Ron Barassi, Darrel Baldock, Alex Jesaulenko, Royce Hart, Leigh Matthews, Stephen Kernahan, Wayne Carey, James Hird, Michael Voss – all icons of the game and all premiership captains.
But the model has changed. Not entirely, because in 2011 there are still captains who are the best players in their team. Jonathan Brown at the Brisbane Lions is one. Chris Judd is another.
Judd was Carlton's unofficial captain from the day in late 2007 he signed the contract to cross over from West Coast and the story is told that not long after he joined the Blues, a group of players went out for lunch. When Judd didn't touch any of the chips that came with his meal, neither did any of those with him.
Within a few weeks, Judd was formally appointed captain of the Blues.
Like Judd, Gary Ablett wasn't immediately named captain of Gold Coast on that momentous September afternoon when he swapped the blue and white hoops for the blazing red and gold. But was there ever any doubt it would eventually happen?
As part of last week's season launch, the AFL got the captains together for a series of marketing and promotional activities. In between the briefings and the photo shoots, there was time for the 17 captains to share lunch and have a chat about the new season.
The gathering also allowed the veterans of the caper to share a word of advice with the rookie skippers – there are six in 2011 – on how to go about it.
One thing the new captains agreed with is that there is no manual on how to be an AFL captain. Nobody handed them a dusty manual from the club archives that explains what needs to be done.
There are lots of opinions on how the job should be done, but – as Ablett noted last week – not much else.
"People outside always have expectations about what you should be like as a captain but I'm not going to let that affect me too much," he said.
"I'm going to lead in the way I think helps these boys and the club and that's all that matters to me."
Ablett has done a bit of reading but reckons he learned more from watching former Geelong captain Tom Harley than from anything in a book.
"You learn from getting out there and experiencing it. There's nothing written down about how to captain an AFL club which is something I'm not sure the public understands," he said.
When Ablett leads the Suns on to the Gabba next week against Carlton in the club's first AFL match, it will be his first game of any description for the year.
Often lost when discussing captains is that they are players, too. Hand-in-hand with their duties as captain and part of a leadership group is their core responsibility as footballers and the weekly regimen around preparing to play.
"You have to look after yourself," said Brown, whose last few seasons have been punctuated by prolonged absences from the side because of injury.
"Your preparation and approach to game-day is critical because, if you can't get that right, then you're not much good as a skipper."
Brown said juggling playing and captaincy could be tough during form slumps and injury lay-offs. "Sometimes you need to commit a bit more time for yourself and that's very challenging."
New Adelaide skipper Nathan van Berlo has a firm idea on how to manage the
dual responsibilities. "When I look at the captaincy, it's about influence and the best way to influence is to set the example around the footy club with my preparation, the way I train and the way I play.
"It's best to look after my own backyard and set the example with the way I go about my footy. That's leadership," he said.
Van Berlo used the word "influence", a buzzword among the AFL captains. "It can mean many things but it's about having influence on the people around you week in and week out," he said.
The Crows are an even unit. So much so that not one Adelaide player featured in Mike Sheahan's pre-season Top 50 list that appeared in the Herald Sun last week. Van Berlo was awarded the captaincy at West Lakes, but there were several others just as suited to the role.
It is increasingly the way. The leadership group concept has been part of the AFL scene for the best part of the past decade and has spawned a new breed of AFL captain.
Not necessarily the best player at the club, but the player best suited to inspire, to lead and to play good football.
Hawthorn's Richie Vandenberg was one of the first of this new breed of leader. When he got the job at Hawthorn in 2005, there were better players at the club, but none ready to lead.
He proved to be an outstanding choice until the time Sam Mitchell and then Luke Hodge were ready to take over.
Several clubs have adopted a similar philosophy with their choice of captains, including the Western Bulldogs in 2011.
New Bulldogs skipper Matthew Boyd, to be absolutely clear, is a better player at his club than Vandenberg was at his. At the Bulldogs, Adam Cooney and Ryan Griffen are probably the best two players, but Boyd is an accomplished midfielder who is tough and durable. Boyd's time in the Bulldogs' leadership group in the past few years gave him the belief he could lead formally if tapped on the shoulder.
"I definitely have some confidence about what I can bring to the table and the
attributes to be a good leader, but in saying that, I know there are things I'll have to learn and I'll be taking advice from people along the way."
Which goes back to the point Ablett made about advice. It's footy, after all, so there will be no shortage of those offering advice – good and otherwise.
Indeed, those who have walked in his shoes offer basic and homespun philosophies for the first-timers.
"Don't change much," said Matthew Pavlich, who enters his fifth season as captain of Fremantle. "It's only a title and you've been given the job because of how you go about it in the first place."
It's the same advice given to Hodge by Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. "One
thing 'Clarko' said was not to change what I do on or off the field. I was given the job for a reason, so if I change the way I do things, then the other blokes
won't follow."
And it's the same philosophy that has worked at Sydney for many years.
Former coach Paul Roos was among the first to introduce co-captains to the AFL and it remains a core element at the Swans after being tried and discarded by other clubs.
Adam Goodes continues in the role this year, joined by Jarrad McVeigh.
"The one bit of advice I gave Jarrad was not to change," said Goodes. "You've got the role because of the type of person you are, so don't go changing now you're captain. All we expect of you is to keep doing what you're doing."
Goodes isn't sure why the co-captains model hasn't become more widespread
through the AFL, but knows it has worked a treat with the Swans.
"It works at our club when you share the responsibilities," he said.
"It's not the captains who are the complete faces of our footy club, it's the leadership group and that's where a lot of clubs have gone. They drive it, the captains are the ones who toss the coin and make a few speeches, but the
leadership group is what drives the club to where it wants to be."
By Ashley Browne
AFL Record
Achievers are always looking for ways to become more successful; to reach goals more quickly and with greater assurance. And, for centuries authors have been sharing the factors that help anyone reach their goals.
If you consider achievement and achievers, you hopefully would recognize that one piece of the goal achievement puzzle is attitude.
In most goal achievement writing I've seen, attitude is always discussed, often downplayed and typically misunderstood in the entire goal achievement puzzle; three good reasons to explore the 'right' attitude!
In this brief article, I will outline what the right attitude is (to support maximum goal achievement), why it is important to us both as individuals and leaders and how to develop it.
So, what is the right attitude? I'm glad you asked.
Consider the three P's of the right goal achievement attitude:
Positive. This is where most of these conversations start . . . and stop. Prevailing wisdom and much research show that having a positive attitude improves the likelihood you will achieve your goal, speeds your progress and, perhaps most importantly, makes you more resilient – All of which help you overcome obstacles and remain persistent in pursuit of your goal.Possibility. The key to possibility is belief. Do you believe you can succeed and reach the goal? Do you believe we can earn it? Do you believe the goal is possible? If you think it is possible for others, can you see it for ourselves? This is more than just an extension of positive thinking. After all, if you didn't think the goal was achievable, how likely are you to work hard to achieve it?Proactive. The right attitude isn't about thinking and belief alone. The right attitude includes realizing that you must roll up your sleeves and do something.As you take action in the direction of your goals, you can build momentum, greater belief and enhance our attitude as we go.
All of this sounds pretty good, I realize, but what makes this the "right" attitude; or, more practically, how does this attitude help the situation?
The right attitude enables the right behaviors – behaviors of persistence, discipline and creativity.The right attitude enables right focus – staying on mentally target and alert for opportunities.The right attitude enables right results – it improves the likelihood of your success in reaching your goals.Behaviors, focus and results. The right attitude can create all of them, both for ourselves and those we lead.
You know what the right attitude looks like (and you realize it is more than "just" positive mental attitude) as it relates to goal achievement, you may be wondering how do you create it? Another great question . . . here are some immediate steps -
Set the goal. This is the start. Before you can achieve a goal you must know what it is. This sets everything in motion. The size and nature of the goal will impact all three P's described above.Involve those who will be achieving the goal. If you want others to believe in the goal, you must involve them as much as possible. The right attitude comes easier when participants own the goal.Create greater belief. Remind people of past successes; reward and recognize small successes on the achievement path. As you do this you create a momentum effect and the greater belief buoys the attitude.Get excited about the goal. Actually this is a misstatement. Don't focus on the goal itself, get yourself and others excited about the benefits that come from achieving the goal. When you know why you are doing the (hard) work of moving toward a goal, you are creating the right attitude.Make the goals visual and vivid. Help people "see" the achievement of the goal. While this has already been mentioned, it is critical. Help your team make that picture as real as you can. Then, whenever possible, remind people of that vision.Keep the goal in front of you at all times. Do you have a list of your goals that you read often? Do you have team goals "written down" or visually available to people in multiple places? Do you open team meetings by reminding people of the goals? When we are reminded of goals we are excited about achieving, it manages our attitude and keeps is "right."We all know the right attitude will make a difference. Now you know some reasons why, and how you can influence and nurture that attitude in yourself, and those you lead.
Once you get the attitude right, you are fast-forwarding your progress towards achieving your goals!
by Kevin Eikenberry
Committee meeting Agenda
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Time: 08 March2012 1930
Location: OvinghamFootball Club
Called by: 2011Club Committee
I. Attendees
II. Agenda Topics
1. Welcome to 2012
2. Minutes from previous meeting
3. Treasurers Report
4. Committee Nominations 2012
5. Oval use 2012
6. Match Day Officials
7. Player Subs
8. Sponsorship
9. Canteen
III. Goals
- Eradicate debt to Reepham
- Every Player Full Financial byRound 2
- Successful sponsorships gained
- Present a competitive teamevery week
- Finals
- Preparation for season 2013
IV. Assignments
-BBC Sponsorship
-Rosewater Meats
-Scooters Pizza
-Fonthill Cellars
-CouncilLines/maintenance
V. Next Meeting________________________
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Australian Army
Awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia
Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith, VC, MG
For the most conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of extreme peril as Patrol Second-in-Command, Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER.
Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith enlisted in the Australian Regular Army in 1996. After completing the requisite courses, he was posted the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment where he saw active service in East Timor. In January 2003, he successfully completed the Australian Special Air Service Regiment Selection Course.
During his tenure with the Regiment, he deployed on Operation VALIANT, SLATE, SLIPPER, CATALYST and SLIPPER II. Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith was awarded the Medal for Gallantry for his actions in Afghanistan in 2006.
On the 11th June 2010, a troop of the Special Operations Task Group conducted a helicopter assault into Tizak, Kandahar Province, in order to capture or kill a senior Taliban commander.
Immediately upon the helicopter insertion, the troop was engaged by machine gun and rocket propelled grenade fire from multiple, dominating positions. Two soldiers were wounded in action and the troop was pinned down by fire from three machine guns in an elevated fortified position to the south of the village. Under the cover of close air support, suppressive small arms and machine gun fire, Corporal Roberts-Smith and his patrol manoeuvred to within 70 metres of the enemy position in order to neutralise the enemy machine gun positions and regain the initiative.
Upon commencement of the assault, the patrol drew very heavy, intense, effective and sustained fire from the enemy position. Corporal Roberts-Smith and his patrol members fought towards the enemy position until, at a range of 40 metres, the weight of fire prevented further movement forward. At this point, he identified the opportunity to exploit some cover provided by a small structure.
As he approached the structure, Corporal Roberts-Smith identified an insurgent grenadier in the throes of engaging his patrol. Corporal Roberts-Smith instinctively engaged the insurgent at point-blank range resulting in the death of the insurgent. With the members of his patrol still pinned down by the three enemy machine gun positions, he exposed his own position in order to draw fire away from his patrol, which enabled them to bring fire to bear against the enemy. His actions enabled his Patrol Commander to throw a grenade and silence one of the machine guns. Seizing the advantage, and demonstrating extreme devotion to duty and the most conspicuous gallantry, Corporal Roberts-Smith, with a total disregard for his own safety, stormed the enemy position killing the two remaining machine gunners.
His act of valour enabled his patrol to break-in to the enemy position and to lift the weight of fire from the remainder of the troop who had been pinned down by the machine gun fire. On seizing the fortified gun position, Corporal Roberts-Smith then took the initiative again and continued to assault enemy positions in depth during which he and another patrol member engaged and killed further enemy. His acts of selfless valour directly enabled his troop to go on and clear the village of Tizak of Taliban. This decisive engagement subsequently caused the remainder of the Taliban in Shah Wali Kot District to retreat from the area.
Corporal Roberts-Smith's most conspicuous gallantry in a circumstance of extreme peril was instrumental to the seizure of the initiative and the success of the troop against a numerically superior enemy force. His valour was an inspiration to the soldiers with whom he fought alongside and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
Awarded the Medal for Gallantry
Lance Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith
For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a patrol sniper in the Special Operations Task Group – Task Force 637, whilst deployed on Operation SLIPPER Rotation Three Afghanistan, May – September 2006.
On the night of 31st May 2006, Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith was employed as a patrol scout and sniper in a patrol which was tasked with establishing an Observation Post near the Chora Pass in extremely rugged terrain overlooking an Anti Coalition Militia sanctuary. Early in the patrol, after an arduous ten hour foot infiltration up the side of a mountain, the patrol was required to coordinate offensive air support to assist a combined Special Operations Task Group and other Special Forces patrol who were in contact with the Anti Coalition Militia in the valley floor to their north. Following this engagement the patrol remained in the Observation Post to continue providing vital information on the Anti Coalition Militia in the area. This comprehensive reporting had a significant effect on shaping the local area for the subsequent coalition forces operation.
On the 2nd June, the Observation Post had become the focus of the Anti Coalition Militia force and repeated attempts to locate and surround the position ensued. In one particular incident the Militia attempted to outflank the Observation Post. Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith was part of a two man team tasked to move out of their relatively secure Observation Post in order to locate and neutralise the Militia and regain the initiative. This task was successfully achieved.
In another incident, two Anti Coalition Militia attempted to attack the Observation Post from a different flank, Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith again moved to support and neutralise one of these Militia. Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith then realised that the forward edge of the Observation Post was not secure and made the decision to split the team and take up an exposed position forward of the patrol so he could effectively employ his sniper weapon. Whilst isolated, and in his precarious position, he observed a group of sixteen Anti Coalition Militia advancing across open ground towards the Observation Post. Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith effectively employed his sniper rifle to stop their advance whilst receiving very accurate small arms fire from another group of Militia to his flank.
Through his efforts, Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith maintained the initiative and ensured that his patrol remained secure by holding this position without support for twenty minutes. He was eventually reinforced by his original team member and together they continued to hold off the Militia advance for a further twenty minutes until offensive air support arrived.
Lance Corporal Roberts-Smith's actions on the 2nd June 2006, whilst under heavy Anti Coalition Militia fire and in a precarious position, threatened by a numerically superior force, are testament to his courage, tenacity and sense of duty to his patrol. His display of gallantry in disregarding his own personal safety in maintaining an exposed sniper position under sustained fire with a risk of being surrounded by the Anti Coalition Militia was outstanding. His actions, in order to safeguard his patrol, were of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of Special Operations Command Australia, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
Australian Army Awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia
Corporal Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson, VC
For most conspicuous acts of gallantry in action in a circumstance of great peril in Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group during Operation SLIPPER, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan.
Corporal Mark Gregor Strang enlisted into the Australian Army on 18 June 2002. After completing Recruit and Initial and Employment Training he was posted to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Having successfully completed the Special Air Service Selection Course in April 2004, Corporal Donaldson was posted to Special Air Service Regiment in May 2004.
On 2 September 2008, during the conduct of a fighting patrol, Corporal (then Trooper) Donaldson was travelling in a combined Afghan, US and Australian vehicle convoy that was engaged by a numerically superior, entrenched and coordinated enemy ambush. The ambush was initiated by a high volume of sustained machine gun fire coupled with the effective use of rocket propelled grenades. Such was the effect of the initiation that the combined patrol suffered numerous casualties, completely lost the initiative and became immediately suppressed. It was over two hours before the convoy was able to establish a clean break and move to an area free of enemy fire.
In the early stages of the ambush, Corporal Donaldson reacted spontaneously to regain the initiative. He moved rapidly between alternate positions of cover engaging the enemy with 66mm and 84mm anti-armour weapons as well as his M4 rifle. During an early stage of the enemy ambush, he deliberately exposed himself to enemy fire in order to draw attention to himself and thus away from wounded soldiers. This selfless act alone bought enough time for those wounded to be moved to relative safety.
As the enemy had employed the tactic of a rolling ambush, the patrol was forced to conduct numerous vehicle manoeuvres, under intense enemy fire, over a distance of approximately four kilometres to extract the convoy from the engagement area. Compounding the extraction was the fact that casualties had consumed all available space within the vehicles. Those who had not been wounded, including Corporal Donaldson, were left with no option but to run beside the vehicles throughout. During the conduct of this vehicle manoeuvre to extract the convoy from the engagement area, a severely wounded coalition force interpreter was inadvertently left behind. Of his own volition and displaying complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Donaldson moved alone, on foot, across approximately 80 metres of exposed ground to recover the wounded interpreter. His movement, once identified by the enemy, drew intense and accurate machine gun fire from entrenched positions. Upon reaching the wounded coalition force interpreter, Corporal Donaldson picked him up and carried him back to the relative safety of the vehicles then provided immediate first aid before returning to the fight.
On subsequent occasions during the battle, Corporal Donaldson administered medical care to other wounded soldiers, whilst continually engaging the enemy.
Corporal Donaldson's acts of exceptional gallantry in the face of accurate and sustained enemy fire ultimately saved the life of a coalition force interpreter and ensured the safety of the other members of the combined Afghan, US and Australian force. Corporal Donaldson's actions on this day displayed exceptional courage in circumstances of great peril. His actions are of the highest accord and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Special Operations Command, the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
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Club Mission
The Ovingham Football Club will strive to provide an enjoyable, professional and stimulating environment where all players, committee people, support staff and members are treated as an equal.
The Club will promote honesty and a commitment to the highest level of integrity where there are always open, concise and transparent channels of communication.
Players will be encouraged and are expected to partcipate at the highest level their ability, attitude and endeavors allow them.
Members will enjoy their invovement with Australian Rules Football in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment. They will have the opportunity to become involved at all levels of the football club and will be rewarded with the ongoing success of the club. Members will have access to outstanding quality, reasonably priced licensed facilities to enhance their enjoyment of The Club.
The Club will always aim to foster a high performance culture and play at the highest level/division availble to it in the SAAFL.
The Ovingham Football club will welcome ALL, no matter their status or culture and it is a major expectation that everyone displays the highest level of acceptable behaviour, discpline and courtsey both on and off the field.
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The Ovingham Football Club was established in 1897, well before the Amateur League was formed. It has had a long football history and played in several leagues, including The Uniting Church League, The Southern Metropolitan Football Association and The Central District Football Association before joining the SAAFL in 1989.
Teams from the Ovingham district were playing matches at least as far back as 1897, but the Ovingham Methodist Club was formed in 1913 in the inaugural year of the United Church Association. Right from its beginnings it played in the area where the North Adelaide Swimming Pool now stands, even though it went into recess for the First World War and from 1926 to 1938. In 1948 it crossed the Park to the ground opposite the Rua Rua Hospital, and in 1951 and 1952 was Jubilee premier of United Church, aided by former West Torrens stars Len Coverlid and Doug Cockshell. The move to Cane Reserve, an area donated to the council by Charles Cane, occurred through the efforts of Reg Mead, who coached the Club for 16 seasons winning 13 Grand Finals. In the days at Park 2 the team used Reg's truck as change rooms. A cracker night was held to burn the box thorns covering Cane Reserve, but only after the cattle from a nearby dairy were moved. In 1974 the old tin shed was knocked down and replaced by a brick structure which was extended in 1992. The Club joined the SAAFL in 1980, and in 1985 was suspended after round 11, then allowed to re-affiliate in 1989
The 10 Commandments of preseason training
Posted by j.t.scott@live.com.au on November 20, 2011 at 1:35 AM comments (0)
Australian rules football is a skill based game so this must be reflected when designing a training program. Give priority to skills training. Practice skills when you are fresh. You can't improve them when you're tired.
Aussie rules is also a running game. A minimum of 6 weeks is required to achieve an appropriate level of running fitness. Rush this part of training and the risk of injury is increased.
Focus on repeated efforts of short, high intensity, football specific running. The type of preseason running depends on the positions played. The demands on a fullback are very different to those on an onballer.
3. Weight training
Weight training should be individualised as much as possible. Regardless of the player's development, a weights program should include full body, sport specific exercises, with the feet on the ground. Walk lunges, for instance, are useful strength exercises for players who have to lunge and pick up a football several times during a match.
Minimise the number of exercises that isolate a single muscle such as the biceps. Players need to balance looks and possible psychological advantages against carrying extra body weight that may hinder them during a game.
4. Cross training
Cross training provides variety and reduces risk of overtraining injuries. Using cross training the total volume of training can be increased.
Aquatic exercises (swimming, water running, water polo), cycling (stationary, spinning, road), and boxing are effective in cross training.
5. Warm up, cool down
These are a critical component of any exercise program. Make the warm-up specific to the exercise being performed, anticipating the movements involved during a football game.
Despite the importance of the cool-down it is often completely ignored. A thorough cool-down will enhance post-match recovery.
6. Prevent injury
Hamstring, ankle and knee injuries are the most common injuries in Australian rules. Body awareness exercises performed on unstable surfaces and equipment such as a wobble board or balance beam are the best bet for trying to avoid them. These exercises increase your balance and strength around joints such as the knee and ankle.
7. Fuel your body
Depending on the conditions, a footballer can lose up to 4 kilograms in one training session or game. A reduction of as little as 2% body weight as a result of sweating will affect performance. Drinking 2 litres of fluid every day plus 250mls for every 30 minutes of exercise is recommended.
Weigh yourself (nude) before and after exercise. The difference in weight indicates how successful you've been in maintaining fluid balance.
Every kilo lost requires one litre of fluid to be replaced. Drinking a combination of water and sports (carbohydrate) drinks will optimise fluid replacement.
8. Rest and recover
If you do not allow your body sufficient time to rest and regenerate after hard training you will not get the best out of it.
Recovery techniques can include hot-cold therapy (alternating hot and cold showers), massage and consuming carbohydrate-rich food and drinks as soon after exercise as possible.
9. Variety
Changing your training routine on a regular basis is known as periodisation. You can vary training focus, intensity, volume, duration, venue and time to enhance performance. Changes in volume alone allow the body to progressively adapt to the workload.
10. Fun
Enjoy your football and training. Combine games and skill activities in your fitness program at every opportunity.
There are numerous simple, innovative, football specific games which can be used. These have the dual benefit of improving mental (decision making/awareness) and physical skills.
Dr Noel Duncan 12:00 AM Wed 13 Feb, 2002
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Fringe - SciFi and TV Talk's Blog: Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy Talks About Fringe
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Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy Talks About Fringe
In part two of Fringe's second season finale, Over There, Part 2 (airing Thursday, May 20th @ 9:00 p.m. EST/PST on Fox), sacrifices will be made and both universes may never be the same again after Walter (John Noble) and Olivia (Anna Torv) visit the "other side." Leonard Nimoy reprises his recurring role as Dr. William Bell in this episode. The actor, who has announced his retirement from both acting and directing, recently spoke with myself along with other journalists about his work on the episode as well as other topics. The following is an edited version of that Q & A. Enjoy!
I'm wondering what it is that brought you to appear on Fringe. Are you watching this show? Did somebody approach you about being on there? Was there a specific role set up for you?
LEONARD NIMOY - I had a wonderful time working on the new Star Trek movie with J.J. Abrams, who directed it. When it was done, he asked me to look into the possibility of playing William Bell on Fringe. I was frankly not terribly aware of what it was all about. I began looking at some episodes that William Bell, the character, had been talked about rather frequently, but had never been seen. I felt that I owed J.J. a favor. He did a great job on the Star Trek movie and treated me extremely well. I'm very happy I did it. The work on Fringe has turned out to be exciting and interesting. It's a terribly well produced series. The character was a wide open canvas for me to work with. I had a great time doing it. This week's episode is particularly special for the William Bell character...
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Why Sanctuary's Amanda Tapping feels like she's finally arrived
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Check out our exclusive interview with Amanda Tapping, star of the series she calls "the little show that could"—Syfy's Sanctuary.
"I started out not a huge sci-fi fan when I started doing Stargate SG-1 13 years ago," says Tapping. "And now I am. Now I think that's probably what I watch more than anything."
Watch to find out why the series' 20-episode season makes the star feel like she's arrived, and what surprises the bigger story arc will deliver.
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Here at Summer Search, we don't just help young people get to college. We strive to help them become college-educated leaders who give back to their families and communities.
Well, there is no better example of a young leader giving back to her community than Judith García from Summer Search Boston.
Judith not only became the first in her family to graduate college, but she became a volunteer for many different causes in her community in Chelsea, Massachusetts, including working as a HelpLine Counselor at Health Care For All, an advocacy organization working to achieve affordable health care for Mass. residents.
But Judith didn't stop there. She took her leadership skills to the next level by deciding to run for City Council District 5 in Chelsea's first primary in 12 years.
And just last week, after all the votes were tallied, Judith found out that SHE WON! She was the only Latina millennial on the ballot, and she won with 60% of the votes, defeating the incumbent along the way. Wow!
Municipal elections in Chelsea have traditionally had very low voter turnout. However this time, thanks in part to Judith's positive campaign, the turnout was much higher than usual. And for the first time, Chelsea's council is now predominantly Latino. #Progress
Judith celebrating her victory with friends and family.
At a recent Summer Search event, Judith reflected on how Summer Search helped her on her path to leadership:
"As a Summer Search student, I received two incredible and life-changing gifts — summer trips to experience life beyond my neighborhood, and the greatest of all gifts, mentoring. My mentor transformed me into the best version of me. I learned that once we embrace every aspect of ourselves, we can become true leaders, agents of positive change."
Join us in congratulating Judith on her historic win! We are honored to have been a part of her growth as a young leader, and we look forward to seeing what positive change she can affect in her new elected position!
"I did not do it alone. Summer Search, those individuals that call the HelpLine… they are my inspiration to continue to do better and to be a better person."
— Judith García, Summer Searcher and City Councilor. #DareToLead
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5 thoughts on "Judith Garcia – Daring to Lead"
Bao-Tram Do says:
So proud of Judith Garcia! She is a wonderful leader and advocate for her community!
Graciela Tiscareno-Sato says:
I met Judith in New York City on Friday night, where she was a featured speaker at the Latinas Think BIG event. Chelsea is LUCKY to have such a leader willing to give everything of herself to represent those who make up the community. Latinas are just getting started in the USA, daring to lead, because it's time and we know what changes are needed locally ….Bravo!
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