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12 pm > Mrinalini Chandra, Lalit Sengar, [Ka][Sha] & N&S Gaia

The Indian Textile Day is always something we look forward to. It started with accessory designer Mrinalini Chandra. She played around with tiny chairs as her main muse that were used in all sorts of jewelled pieces ranging from hair accessories, statement neckpieces and even kaleerein, which is worn by brides on their bangles. We loved the kooky bride.

Mrinalini Chandra’s jewellery line was inspired by chairs

Next in line was [Ka][Sha] by Karishma Shahani who played around with her usual mix of naturally dyed textiles patched together to create boho silhouettes with floral embroideries and ajrakh prints adding some amount
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Sidharth Sinha’s collection featured the textiles of Meghalaya. Pics/Satyajit Desai

Lalit Sengar wowed us with his deconstructed jackets for men that had floral prints on the inside, and were paired with beautiful dhoti pants paired with jackets. Actor Purab Kohli did justice to the dhoti pants and floral jacket by carrying it off in style. Finally, N&S Gaia did an ode to the Dakmanda, a style of hand-plucked embroidery from Meghalaya. The pleated dresses that looked regal and crisp made from hand-woven cotton blends were our favourites; Sidharth Sinha’s label deserves a mention for a few of his well-structured silhouettes.

From Benaras, with love

9.30 pm > Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre who also mentored the Gen Next designers this season, posed backstage exclusively for mid-day, moments before her show last night.

The show was an ode to the Benarasi weave. Letting us in about her collection, she said, “The collection is a pret version and a summer interpretation of the Benarasi weave. Benarasi always uses zari, and you can’t really wear it for summer. We have tweaked the fabric and created a weave without the zari so anyone in the world can wear these clothes for summer and the silhouettes are very modern too.”

Power to the Paithani

1:30 pm > Pratima Pandey & Swapnil Shinde
The fact that he was going to work on a weave from Maharashtra — the Paithani — had several Indian textile fans excited (Rashmi Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray’s wife was in attendance too). What interpreted on stage did get our vote. The collection started with dresses in typical Paithani colours such as oranges and pinks and gradually progressed to blacks and gold. We loved the bubble shorts (left, in pic) made from the weave and also the border of the saree used as panels for a dress. Shinde used the parrot motif of the Paithani in print for voluminous gowns.

Pratima Pandey’s show was subtler, with layered kurtas worn over flow-ey skirts and pajamas. Pandey made use of the diaphanous nature of the Chanderi silk for layering with floral prints worn underneath such that it shows from outside. Delicate floral embroidery in white and colourful threads made for some detailing over the outfits.

The Indian textile tango

3.30 pm > Gaurang Shah, Purvi Doshi & Shruti Sancheti
Gaurang Shah has always done wonders with Indian fabrics with his exquisite lehenga designs created using khadi. This collection, Chandbali, was equally good. Shah worked with khadi, organza and odhanis focussing on traditional, antique woven patterns that covered the heads of the models.

Inspired by nature and all things natural, Purvi Doshi’s collection was created from the humble cotton fabric

He also used zardozi embroidery that used motifs such as cows, and the star and moon motif, which stood out beautifully on rich colours such as greens, oranges and pinks as well.

In Shruti Sancheti’s line, blossoms appeared artistically not only through fabrics but as accessories too

Next up, Purvi Doshi had models dancing down the ramp in dresses with floral embroidery taking centre stage; this was déjà vu of her collection (Sanrakshan) shown in summer last year.

Gaurang’s collection celebrated khadi

The colour palette differed though. Shruti Sancheti too let flowers take over in breezy flared pants, kurtas and achkan-style dresses. We loved the lattice floral shrug worn by a model, and the sarees that were extremely feminine.

A salute to swadeshi

7.30 pm > Krishna Mehta

Fashion designer Krishna Mehta created a line using Maheshwari silks and cotton in association with Ministry of Textiles, India. What we liked the most was the sheer jacket for men worn over printed shirt. Still need more reasons to go swadeshi?

Out of the box?

Quirk seems to have taken centre stage at the Eleven Eleven show. Drama apart, we weren’t able to get the drift of the collection.

Look who’s back!

Actress Sushmita Sen exuded loads of oomph as she walked the ramp for designer Kresha Bajaj and showed the world she still has all that one needs to be a super model. Pic/Dhara Vora

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Today I am bringing you a polish all the way from the UK!  I won this polish in a giveaway on A England's Facebook page.  The name of this polish is the Holy Grail from the Mythical's Collection.  It is a true gold color, it went on so smooth and was very opaque.  I used 2 coats in the pictures below.

I would recommending checking out their website at A England.  They offer free world wide shipping, they do not test on animals.  The creator of this polish Adina is amazing, she sent a hand-written card with my polish.  Her website is magical :)  I can't stop reading it.  I'm going to order more and I they have a new collection coming out that I think you'll love too, but you'll have to check that out!

  1. I love this polish, it was the first one I showed off when I bought the whole collection of A-England polishes.

  2. Great color. I always think I have gold polish and I really don't! How is this possible??

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 Mountain View High Teacher Attends Summer Seminar in New York City

By Anne Donofrio-Holter

Mountain View High School teacher Chris Lewis was one of 25 teachers awarded a spot in the “Recipe for America” month-long summer seminar sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Held in New York City, the seminar focused on identity development and immigration at the turn-of-the-century and emphasized identity development through food culture.

According to the New York Public Library, “the role that New York City has played in the story of United States immigration makes it the ideal setting for an Institute covering this content.  In the crowded streets of 19th century and early 20th century New York City, diverse cultural groups worked together and often lived in the same tenements.  They shopped from the same pushcarts and stores.  Recipes and foods from respective mother countries eventually intertwined and melded to craft new foodways and eating traditions.”

“Not only did this seminar influence my teaching in the social science department but it also helped support my current areas of research including identity development and archival work,” said Lewis.  “Each day, we worked with historians, educators, librarians and scholars from all over the world focusing on issues of identity, immigration and assimilation through the lens of food culture.  The New York Public Library has a collection of family cookbooks, restaurant menus and city maps that help document the shifting and diverse communities of New York City at the turn of the century.”

Currently a doctoral student at Chapman University pursuing a PhD in education with an emphasis on culture and curricular studies, Lewis “was excited to work with the other teachers in developing new and exciting ways to approach history education through the use of archival materials and food.”

Adult School Training a Better Choice in Today’s Economy

By Anne Donofrio-Holter

With so many schools to choose from for career and vocational training, what makes the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School a better option than a private for-profit vocational school?  According to Assistant Principal Sara Shapiro, there are many reasons to consider.

“Adult schools are far less expensive than private for-profit vocational schools and also offer adjunct services such as school counseling, basic education classes, high school diploma or GED to help students who do not possess a high school diploma or lack basic skills,” said Shapiro.  “Private vocational schools will sometimes accept students who qualify for financial aid, but may not possess the skills needed to successfully complete the program.”

Students could end up with costly loans at private vocational schools whether or not they finish their training.

Then there’s the issue of accreditation.

“The majority of adult schools, including the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, are accredited institutions following California teaching and content standards.  Some private vocational schools have not been accredited and their certificates are not recognized by higher learning institutions,” said Shapiro.  “Our teachers are fully credentialed to teach in their field.”

Private schools are not required to hire credentialed teachers.

“In addition, since most adult schools are already located in the student’s own neighborhood, attendance there makes it easier on the wallet given the high cost of gasoline,” added Shapiro.

Unfortunately, with recently reduced or eliminated funding, many adult schools may not be able to offer a sufficient number of vocational classes to meet students’ needs.

“In some cases, it could take longer for students to get and complete their classes,” said Shapiro.

For additional information on courses offered, registration, fees and class locations, go to  The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School participates in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Cal WORKs) program.  Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program may be eligible for child care, transportation and educational costs.  For more information, please call your social worker.

“The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School offers a variety of classes to meet a student’s  academic and occupational career goals,”  said Shapiro.  “Our goal is to offer quality service and educational opportunities to our students with a staff always available to assist you in developing your educational plans.”

 EMUHSD Schools Receive Silver Medals from U. S. News and World Report

By Anne Donofrio-Holter

U. S. News and World Report, in its issue focusing on America’s best high schools, has awarded silver proficiency medals to South El Monte, Arroyo, El Monte and Rosemead High Schools.

Nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors.  The research was based on key principles that a great high school must serve all its students well, not just those students bound for college, and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show that the school is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators.

“South El Monte High School is very proud of this accomplishment,” said principal Angie Gonzales.  “We are working hard to meet the needs of all our students.”

According to Gonzales, student numbers in meeting the A-G college entrance requirements and taking advanced placement classes have increased.

El Monte Union High School District superintendent Nick Salerno also expressed his pride on the recognition of four district schools by U.S. News and World Report.  “This award would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our staff and students,” he said.

10/29 – District-wide College Night/5 pm/Arroyo HS

11/07 – Board Meeting/6 pm/District Office

11/12 – Veterans’ Day Holiday

11/21 – Student/Teacher Free Day

11/22-23 – Thanksgiving Observance

 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Juanita Gonzales Salvador Ramirez, Carlos Salcedo, Maria-Elena Talamantes, Theresa Velasco

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Are you ready for ISTE 2013?

The annual ISTE Conference is always one of the major professional highlights of my year. I am so looking forward to this year’s conference in San Antonio. This will be my fourth consecutive year attending ISTE, and I would really feel like something major was missing if I didn’t have the opportunity to attend!

I will admit that my first ISTE experience in 2010 was a bit overwhelming…it’s such a HUGE conference. However, it’s massive size is reflected in its awesomeness as well, so if you are attending, prepare for information overload (but totally in a good way)!

This was the first time I met THE library rockstars, Joyce Valenza and Gwyneth Jones, at ISTE 2010. It was a major celebrity sighting moment for me and my coworker thought I had lost my mind!

My biggest suggestion for anyone attending would be to volunteer. Over the last few years, I have become very involved with SIGMS (the Special Interest Group for Media Specialists) and it all started with volunteering at the conference. There are tons of opportunities to volunteer with ISTE and they do a great job of recruiting and organizing volunteers. Volunteers even get an awesome ISTE t-shirt for their efforts! The best volunteer opportunity, in my opinion, is the SIGMS Playground. Volunteers can give an informal 5-10 minute presentation at one of the six computer stations for a one hour or two hour time slot. This gives you a chance to share your favorite tool or resource with others! It’s such a great way to get involved…and you can tell everyone that you presented at an International technology conference!! Interested in getting involved with the SIGMS Playground? Contact me! This year, one of my duties as SIGMS President-Elect is to coordinate our SIGMS Playground. And how did I get so involved with SIGMS leadership, you ask? Well…I started volunteering for the playground back in 2011!

Click here to volunteer for the SIGMS Playground! (**All playground volunteer spots are now full, but please visit the SIGMS Playground on Monday from 8-11:30am!)

The best thing for me about the ISTE Conference is the opportunity to spend time face to face with the members of my PLN. I gain so much from them throughout the year with the things they share on Twitter, in their blogs, and through webinars. This is a chance to  have conversations and plan awesome collaborative activities that will have a lasting impact when I return to school in the fall.  So I asked some of my dear friends and amazing members of my PLN to either share three things they are most looking forward to for ISTE 2013 or three tips that they would share with other attendees. Here’s what they had to say…

Gwyneth Jones says…

1. Packing a Punch! It’s important to pack the right stuff – I blogged about this last year & would add an extra battery pack that’s either heavy duty or cute & sleek for all your iDevices & telephony needs! I also try not to take too much home – no paper hording, and not much vendor swag (frankly, it’s gotta be something super sweet to lure me to take it home) and bring a lightweight luggage scale if you can – that way you’ll know when to ship & when to check! — It could be a super stress & money saver!

2. Small conversations in big places. I absolutely adore re-connecting with my Peeps, Tweeps, & PLN friends! I love sharing on Twitter but there’s nothing better than conversations in person, bright smiles, & warm hugs! I like to hang out at the Blogger’s Cafe or the Social Butterfly lounge when not doing board duties or helping out presentations – this is where I find I have the best conversations and am able to meet new kindred spirits! I also like happy hours & small dinners over big parties – but then again, this girl goes to bed by 9:30 so well….there you go!

3. Pace Yourself – The first ISTE or NECC I went to was in Atlanta 07 and I was totally overwhelmed, overstimulated, & over achieving! I learned SO much and I’ve got to say that it inspired me to do even more for my kids & community but it was EXHAUSTING! I actually would go fierce early but fizzle out by 2 or 3pm – the crowds overwhelmed me! I would go back to the hotel, take a wee nap, and then go back out and socialize a bit. So, don’t be ashamed if you crash early, take a nap, or don’t feel like going to a late night bash. Of course, I know you’ll have good company if you do…man, that Joyce Valenza can dance until dawn!

Gwyneth Jones and I after our Hollywood Squares session at ISTE 2012!

Joyce Valenza  says…

I LOVE ISTE and this year there is no overlap conflict/sacrifice. I can attend both ISTE and ALA!

I am looking forward to learning formally and informally and FACE TO FACE from my generous colleagues. The mix itself is inspiring–the folks who are a part of our fabulous SIGMS, our classroom teacher edtech buddies, the admins, the vendors, the academics, the software developers, the publishers–all of whom have been part of, or will be part of, my PLN for years.

I love discovering newbie librarians and introducing them to ISTE!

From previous San Antonio conferences I know that it is important to go outside! The food, the music, the dancing, the shopping, and the River Walk rock!

Joyce Valenza, Nick Provenzano, me, and Joquetta Johnson at ISTE 2012!

Nicholas Provenzano says…

1. Take the opportunity to meet people from your digital life in person. It’s is a great chance to exchange smiles and hugs face to face.

2. Create your own learning experiences in the hallways. Not all sessions are going to work for you. Find a group of people and talk about what interests you at the moment.

3. Make new connections. It is always great to hang with old friends, but I love meeting new ones. Social events like #EduBros are perfect for meeting new people and growing your PLN.

Matthew Winner says…

1. Say Hi – Attending conferences is as much about learning lots in concurrent sessions as it is about networking, making new instructional partnerships, and forging collaborative relationships. Don’t be afraid to sit next to someone new, ask about their background, and share about yourself. YOU have something great to offer, even if you don’t realize it yet.

2. Have a Back-up for your Back-up – Sometimes sessions are full… or aren’t what you expected. Having a back-up plan ahead of time will help you stay on top of the conference schedule rather than fumbling through the program. You can also usually get handouts, etc. from the presenter’s session via the session page on the conference website. Oh, and if you have a friend with you, divide and conquer so you can cover even more ground.

3. Party Up – Find your way to the evening parties held recreationally (ie. Edubros) or from one of the vendors. These are great ways to make new friends, score some free products from vendors, and break the “conference focus mode”. It’s also a fun opportunity to meet many of those people you only know from Twitter.

Sherry Gick says…

As a “first timer”, the 3 things I’m most looking forward to are:

1. Meeting y’all, my Twitter rockstar PLN members face-to-face! Twitter has expanded my world, my connections, and the way I run my library. Each of you has been influential in my professional life the past two years because of your contributions to the education field and your willingness to share on Twitter and on other social media platforms.

2. The keynote speaker, Jane McGonigal! I’m so excited to hear her speak about gamification and her work. I’m such a Fangirl!

3. All the awesome sessions! I mean really…it’s ISTE! My conference planner is slam packed full of so many cool sessions (several being taught by you guys!) I’m looking forward to learning awesome new ideas to enhance my teaching next school year.

4. Visiting Texas! (Yeah, I know this was only supposed to be a list of 3 things, but I’ve never been to the great state of Texas. Can’t wait!)

Shannon Miller says…

The three things that I look most forward to ISTE this year….

1. Even though we connect with one another almost every day through social media, ISTE is the place that we get to reconnect with our wonderful friends in person. And the place that we can make new friends or meet the ones we have only met on Twitter or Facebook before. I love walking outside or hanging out in the Blogger’s Cafe and seeing people I have known from Twitter….It is like you have met “a long lost friend” every time.

2. I love all of the connections that I make at ISTE with publishes, Web 2.0 creators, app developers, professionals, companies, experts and others. By making these connections I can bring so much back to the students, teachers and school community I work with.

3. This year I am most excited about my amazing friend Adam Bellow’s closing keynote at ISTE! He recently told me a little bit about it and I just cannot wait. We are all going to be inspired by his message.

Elizabeth Kahn says…

1. Attending the conference for the state affiliate of ISTE has been a disappointment the last few years. I feel like I am light years ahead of everyone there, and I know that there is so much more for me to learn. So I am looking forward to networking and attending sessions with people who think like I do. Which means they are willing to stretch themselves and are willing to take chances with new ideas and new technologies.

2. I am definitely excited about meeting people F2F who I have “met” through social media.

3. I hope to leave with several new ideas that I can put into practice in my library next year. We are moving to a brand new building in August, and besides a new physical environment, I would like some fresh ideas for the program too.

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  1. This was an awesome blog post, sweetie! Good job & I love seeing the wisdom from some of our other PLN peeps! That pic of us in Denver – just makes me smile every time! You really won our hearts with your enthusiasm, sheer talent, willingness to pitch in & help and your absolute reliability! That is always key with me! You always come through, never disappoint, and shine!
    Cheers dear!

  2. Libby Berteotti says:

    I so wanted to go to ISTE since I am a first year librarian but…it didn’t work out. I have heard wonderful things about it and really hope I can attend next year!!!! Reading your blog just made me more envious that I won’t be attending. I’ll just have to read about all the wonderful things here!!

  3. Sherry says:

    Love this post! So much good advice from so many great people! I can’t WAIT until ISTE!

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OXNARD, Calif. -- The winner of the 2012 California League Championship Season will be decided this weekend as the Championship Series begins tonight in Modesto.

The Modesto Nuts (73-67) will host the Lancaster JetHawks (74-66) in the first of a best-of-five series. Game time is 7:05 PM.

The Nuts, who made it into the playoffs as the second-half champion beat the San Jose Giants in the first round and the Bakersfield Blaze in the second round to advance to the Finals. The Nuts faced elimination twice in the first round and three times in the second round and fought back each time.

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  • Bruins center Gregory Campbell will continue to block shots despite the risk of another injury.

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  • Gregory Campbell was at the end of a drill Tuesday morning in practice at Ristuccia Arena when he went down to the ice.
    As Campbell was skating away from the net, a teammate's shot nailed him on the inside of his right ankle. That would be just a few inches below the right fibula that Campbell broke blocking a shot four months ago in the Eastern Conference finals and which now has a plate and screws.
    The Bruins center was hobbled for a few minutes Tuesday but came away relatively unscathed. Naturally, he finished the practice.
    "Those are unavoidable because I skated into it," Campbell said. "It wasn't a bad shot, it was actually a good shot. When it happens, it's part of the game, but I guess I'm a little more cautious in that area when you're in that area. It makes me think a little bit longer. It's something that I have to deal with. I'm definitely not going to shy away from blocking any more shots."
    Campbell led Boston forwards with 28 blocked shots last season and had one in the first two games this season.
    Breaking his leg wasn't the first injury he got from blocking a shot and it won't stop him from stepping in the line of fire again.
    Campbell is actually getting even more time in danger areas this season; he's part taking shifts on the power play as a net-front presence.
    "I've broken many bones in my face, I've broken my toes. Pucks in the mouth or whatever," Campbell said. "I have to look at it as it's part of the game, it's part of my job to sacrifice myself. Now in saying that, I don't ever want to get hurt and miss playing time, I don't want the injuries to keep piling up. But a lot of times when you get hit in those vulnerable areas, it's a fluke thing. If I position myself properly, the padding will protect me."
    The 29-year-old had his summer workouts disrupted after the break and surgery. He felt the screws grinding against his skate when he first returned to the ice and added extra padding. Through two games Campbell reported no problems.
    "I'm feeling better every game," he said. "I felt better Saturday than I did Thursday. I assume that's going to be the progression every game that it's going to feel a little better. Maybe it's because I'm playing at this pace day in or day out, but there's really been no issue."
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    Campbell's ice time in the first two games was down about two minutes from last season, but is more due to a plethora of Boston power plays than a reluctance to use Campbell.
    "He's been fine," coach Claude Julien said. "Haven't seen a difference in him as far as his game is concerned. He's fully healed and whether he still feels something or not, he's 100 percent ready to go."
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    Patrick Roy was back on the scene on Causeway Street on Thursday night. Roy tormented the Bruins in the late 1980s and early 90s as the Canadiens' star goalie, backstopping Montreal to playoff eliminations of Boston three times.
    "A lot of great memories, no doubt about it," Roy said.
    Roy was at TD Garden on Thursday as the first-year Colorado coach and had nothing but nice things to say about the current Bruins. As a general manager and coach of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Quebec Remparts, he consulted with Julien, a fellow Quebec native who cut his teeth coaching in juniors.
    Julien joked that he spent the off days earlier this week solidifying the glass between the benches after Roy went after Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau in his NHL coaching debut last week.
    "I don't expect any problem with Claude Julien," Roy said, before adding, "I would call him and he was always available any time you want to talk. It's fun to see guys like this that were junior coaches and I'm happy for him to have the success he's had in Boston."
    Patrice Bergeron stopped by with Roy's Remparts team last year during the lockout. Bergeron, who hails from the Quebec City suburb of L'Ancienne Lorette, stopped by to work out with the youngsters.
    "He came in a few times and was really nice," Roy said. "He didn't want to be there because of the lockout situation, but at the same time he was so nice and such a generous player. He gave us his time to help and work on our faceoffs. He's one of the best in the league at that."
    On way back
    Carl Söderberg skated with his teammates in the morning for the first time since he hurt his left ankle during the final preseason game.
    The Swedish winger skated on his own with strength and conditioning coach John Whitesides the previous three days. He's expected to practice Friday at Ristuccia Arena.
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    "It was good to see him out there and doing at least some line rushes and stuff like that," Julien said. "So he's progressing well but obviously not ready to play."
    The morning skate was optional (David Krejci and Milan Lucic did not skate), so Söderberg was not made available to the media. Team policy is that players don't have to talk until they participate in a full practice. …
    Tuukka Rask is expected to get his third straight start of the season. Backup Chad Johnson has yet to appear. …
    Former Bruins defenseman Matt Hunwick is expected to be a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old has yet to play this season.
    The Bruins sent Hunwick to Colorado in November 2010 for Colby Cohen when they needed salary cap space.
    Dan Cagen can be reached at 508-626-3848 or dcagen@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanCagen.
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    “This is a terrific property in a very desirable neighborhood,” said Realtor Carolyn Chodat of Classic Properties Realtors. “It’s a traditional floor plan with plenty of extras, including a great yard, granite kitchen and updated baths.”
    Listed for $389,000, 13 Jasmine Road boasts a three-bedroom, 21/2-bath center hall colonial design set on a 1-acre lot in Medway. Built in 1993, it features a 25-by-13-foot living room, which extends into a sunny bay alcove. Hardwood flooring is found underfoot here and throughout the first floor. The front-to-back living room also offers a brick-hearth fireplace with stained millwork mantel, sconces complementing either side and ceiling fan overhead. On the opposite side of the foyer we find a formal dining room; it measures 12 by 12. While the rooms work well as is, the floor plan lends itself to flexible square footage. Some buyers may want to redefine the living arrangement, using the dining room as family room space, and dividing the long living room to include a semi-formal dining space. Open and airy, the flexibility of square footage will prove to be a big draw for buyers.
    Anchoring the first floor is an updated oak kitchen. It offers ample cabinetry, dark granite counters and newer stainless steel appliances, including a Kenmore six-burner gas range. The hardwoods carry over into the kitchen, extending the fluid line to this appealing property. Scoring huge bonus points with buyers is the walk-in pantry, large enough to hold dry goods, small appliances and general kitchen overflow. Sliding glass doors open to a deck with room for a bistro table within the kitchen footprint. The deck is perfect for warm weather entertaining and alfresco dining. It overlooks a deep backyard that shows off an established lawn and trees. First floor amenities round out with an updated combination half bath/laundry center.
    There is no skimping on space in the master bedroom. The 17-by-19 room is an unusual find at this price point, bringing luxury size square footage to a modest price point. “It’s a generous room, easily accommodating a king-size bed and lots of furniture,” said Chodat.
    Adding to the upscale appeal is a private full bath with ceramic tile flooring. All the bathrooms in this property benefited from a 2010 makeover with new vanities and granite counters. The master bath also features a stall shower and linen closet. In addition, the master bedroom features a 7-by-8 walk-in closet. The second story continues with two sizable bedrooms, measuring 13-by-13 and 11-by-12. The bedrooms feature wall-to-wall carpet, good closet space and center ceiling fixtures; bedroom two offers the added amenity of chest-high chair rail. A full bath with ceramic tile flooring, granite counter and new vanity serves the two spare bedrooms.
    Page 2 of 2 - Additional amenities include gas heat, bulkhead basement and a two-car attached garage, which is accessible through the dining room. The unfinished basement offers excellent storage and to-be-finished potential.
    With a median home price of $335,000 Medway is an eco-conscious community. Massachusetts recently designated the town an official green community, providing grants to install low-energy lighting in municipal buildings and provide residents with rain barrels. Last spring, Medway produced and sold its first shares of organic crops from the Medway Community Farm, grown on town land.
    This Jasmine Road property is listed for $389,000, Chodat will be hosting an open house on Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information contact Chodat at 508-341-7652.
    13 Jasmine Road, Medway
    Home size: 1,893 square feet
    Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
    Lot size: 1.01 acres
    Year Built: 1993
    Annual taxes: $7,032
    Asking Price: $389,000
    Open House: Sunday, May 6, 1-3 p.m.
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Mala - 36 Bead Rudraksha Japa

These are hand-made malas (prayer or mantra necklaces) of Kauai-grown rudraksha beads alternating with a semi-precious stone such as Quartz Crystal, Obsidian, Jade etc... These malas are made with 36 rudraksha seeds gathered from the heavily-rooted floor of Kauai's Hindu Monastery rudraksha tree grove during the late spring months of the tree's fruiting season. The seeds are gathered by monks or devotees of the monastery and carefully dried and cleaned in a three-stage process.

The cleansed beads are spread out in the sun or strong light so our team of craft volunteers can select each 5-faced seed for its uniformity of size, shape and look. The beads are 5/8th's inches in diameter. This discrimination gives each prayer necklace a beautifully aesthetic look and feels balanced when wearing or holding it. The malas are strung by hand using high-strength nylon line--each rudraksha bead alternating with a semi-precious stone.

A large colored tassle of cotton imbedded in a 37th rudraksha completes the mala's circle. The mala measures in length 16 inches from top to the final rudraksha seed.

Each finished mala is placed near the three-foot tall crystal Siva Lingam in the monastery's Siva Nataraja temple to receive blessings.

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Donald L. Irey, 84, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Ravenwood Nursing Home in Waterloo. A memorial service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Waterloo, on Monday, April 28.

Donald Lester Irey was born May 21, 1929, to Frank and Elsie (Ladd) Irey, in Bottineau County. He proudly served in the Air Force. Don was united in marriage to Elaine Greenfield on June 2, 1966, in Minot. He farmed most of his life near Granville, and did auto body work. He travelled around the U.S. with his wife in their 5th wheel; they visited every state. He enjoyed making folk art, antique cars (he built a street rod), playing golf, dancing, and putzing around. He was an inventor, an artist and did organic farming before it was popular.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine, 2126 Cord Ridge, Waterloo, IA, 50701; children, Joan (Randy) Bailey, of Minot; Al (Renee) Irey, of Boone, Iowa; and Gil (Kris) Irey, of Waterloo; grandchildren, Shawn (Ashley) Bailey, Nicole Robinson, Brandon (Alisha) Bailey, Jamee (Derek) Bohlen, Jake (Shannyn) Irey; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Leo Irey, David Irey, Tom Irey, and Leona Kuhn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, June, Ruth and Betty; one brother, Garnet Frost; and a grandson, Mike Robinson.

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The publicity-shunning 55-year-old made the shock announcement about the Before The Dawn shows on her official website last Friday, prompting it to crash under the sheer weight of web traffic.

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  • Second Major: Spanish
  • High School: Republic
  • Hometown: Republic, Mo.
  • Program: International Student Exchange Programs
  • Country: Argentina

'The best part ... has been the hospitality and generosity'

Thomas made many new friends in Argentina while practicing his Spanish and learning about cultural norms, including drinking tea and having a more relaxed concept of time.

Thomas is double majoring in global studies and Spanish with a double minor in Latin American Studies and Asian Studies. He studied at the Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina.

What has been the best part of your experience so far?

Hands down, the best part of my time in Argentina has been the hospitality and generosity the Argentine people display. In Córdoba, everyone is willing to talk to you if you have curiosities or questions about anything and everything. Most people greet with a near-kiss on the cheek, and all are interested to know where you are from, what you are doing in Argentina, and if you want to drink maté (a traditional tea) with them.

Since my arrival, I have met many new friends and families who have invited me and others to meals at their homes or excursions in the surrounding areas. It’s very comfortable here. The lifestyle is very relaxed and welcoming; I never feel awkward or uncomfortable walking down the street. Los Cordobeses — as the residents of Córdoba are called — really know how to make you feel at home away from home.

What has been the biggest challenge?

The biggest social difference I am still adjusting to is the daily routine. It becomes very ambiguous when discussing matters of “When is it time to eat?” and “Do I get to sleep BEFORE 4 in the morning?”

The conception of "time" here is not the rigorous 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. we have in the States. (Don't think about arriving on time when meeting up with some locals, they will usually arrive 1 to 1 1/2 hours later than planned.)

A more trivial challenge I am facing is the omnipresence of English. In general, my main goal is improve my Spanish to a bilingual level. People around the world, however, know how crucial it is to know English in order to compete and advance in today’s workforce — which is, without a doubt, an international contest. If I tell people I am from the United States, they prefer speaking English, and for me, this is counterproductive.


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Jai Woodruff's Amateur Record

Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
NSF 05/30/2009 Loss Daniel Farmer Eclectic Kombat 3: Revelation Submission Triangle Choke 1 2:59 Title Fight
NSF 09/01/2007 Loss Steve Thompson Elite Cage Fighting 16 TKO/RSC Doctor Stoppage from a Cut 1 2:05
NSF 06/30/2007 Win Tim Davis Throwdown with Hoedown Submission
: Bout results verified by an official State, Tribal, Provincial, or Municipal Commission.
NSF: Non Sanctioned Fight
* : For a variety of reasons, including weight disparity and the demands of entertainment, Exhibition Bouts are held, in which the contest is unscripted and hard fought, but the results do not count on a fighter's Official Record.
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With the days getting longer, the sun out more often and the warmth of spring allowing us to be out doors, one would expect the mood of the general public to warm up as well.

During the colder months it can be hard to stay happy and positive when you are trapped indoors, when winter seems to want to go on forever and every glimpse of warmer days is followed by a drop in temperature and snow.

Well according to Environment Canada, Moose Javians should be able to shake off the winter blues with warm stroll in the sun, sooner rather than later.

However, although the extra Vitamin D is good for the soul, it takes a lot more than a little sunlight to feel good inside and out.

With spring and summer comes a chance to change your lifestyle.

You now have more fresh fruit at your fingertips; you now have the opportunity to plant a garden, and you now have the ability to get outside for a barbecue.

Eating healthy, exercising and surrounding yourself with good friends and family is a great way to kick off the warmer months.

We often make resolutions at the end of the year that are focused on our overall health, however by the time summer rolls around those resolutions have slowly melted away with the snow.

Although summer should be associated with outdoor activities and the fresher side of life, because we live in a world that now seems to run 24-7, when one gets the opportunity to relax, that is what they do.

Let’s not fall into this trap Moose Jaw.

The Friendly City has many attractions geared towards health and outdoor living.

Whether you join an outdoor soccer league, go for a row up the Moose Jaw River, or take advantage of the many trails in and around the city, one will be amazed by what a little fresh air and activity can do for their mind, body and soul.

With so much negativity seeping into our lives, whether it by through the news, through those around us or via the internet, it has never been more important to escape and re-connect with ourselves.

As spring makes its debut in the coming weeks, remember Moose Jaw to take advantage of all it has to offer.

Share a smile, go for a walk and check out what local organizations, businesses and charities have planned to help you get out of the house and office.

Living on the prairies one knows just how cold and long winter can be, so don’t waste a single warm day, the memory may be all you have to hold on to in six or seven months.

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Quick Hits: Downs, Nationals, Papelbon, Reynolds

Last month, reliever Darin Downs found out the Astros had claimed him off waivers from the Tigers as he was driving his wife to deliver the couple's second child, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. "I had a couple missed calls, a couple text messages. So I call one of the front office staff from the Tigers, he says, 'Oh, you've just been claimed by the Astros.' I'm like, 'All right, cool. I'm going to the hospital,'" Downs says. Here are more notes from around the big leagues.

  • A year removed from their nightmarish 2012 season, the Red Sox are again a desirable team for free agents, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald writes. Some of that, Lauber notes, has to do with the team's willingness to spend money. The team also seems to have rehabilitated its reputation among players after reports of 2012 locker-room disarray. But another important consideration is simply that every season is different. "I always chuckle inside when you see the quote from a free agent, 'I want to go to a contender,'" says Jonny Gomes. "Oh, you mean the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008? Or the Oakland A’s in 2012? That contender? I know anything can happen. Every single year, good, bad and in between, is like an individual season. All you have to do is turn the page."
  • Reliever Jim Hoey is trying to return to the big leagues, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes tweets. Hoey, who will be 31 next week, last appeared in the Majors in 2011, when he pitched in the Twins' bullpen. He is perhaps best known for being traded (with minor-leaguer Brett Jacobson) for J.J. Hardy and Brendan Harris in 2010. He pitched briefly in the Brewers' system in 2013, and also pitched in independent ball.
  • The Nationals have a variety of extension candidates and may not have an easy time deciding how to handle them, writes Pete Kerzel of MASNsports.com. Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann and shortstop Ian Desmond are both open to extensions, Kerzel notes, but GM Mike Rizzo also needs to think about whether to extend Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg long-term (if that's practical — Scott Boras represents both of them, and one would think his demands would be through the roof). An extension for Zimmermann could exceed Matt Harrison's five-year, $55MM deal, possibly winding up somewhere near $85MM, Kerzel suggests. Both Zimmermann and Desmond can become eligible for free agency after the 2015 season.
  • The decline in Jonathan Papelbon's stuff last season could make other teams reluctant to trade for him, and Jason Collette of Fangraphs shows exactly what went wrong. Papelbon's velocity dropped as the season progressed, which allowed batters to make more frequent contact with his fastball. Hitters also made more contact with his splitter when he left it in the zone. While Papelbon's superficial statistics (a 2.92 ERA and 29 saves) were reasonable, his peripheral numbers mark him as something like an average closer at this point. Since he's making $13MM a year, that's a problem, and it could be tricky for the Phillies to deal him.
  • The Yankees have had talks with Mark Reynolds about a deal to return next season, but the corner infielder appears set to sign somewhere else, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. Reynolds, 30, joined the Yankees in August after being released by the Indians, and hit .236/.300/.455 in 120 plate appearances, with characteristically high strikeout totals.

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Girlyman plays Saturday at The Ark in Ann Arbor

Mark Fisk By Mark Fisk The Ann Arbor News
on April 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM, updated April 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM

For Girlyman, it's all about the harmonies.

The group's shimmering three-part harmonies are at the forefront of their brisk and buoyant - but unique - brand of folk-pop.

"The acoustic-based harmony-vocal acts of the 1960s-'70s are pretty big influences, like Simon & Garfunkel and the Mamas and the Papas," says Nate Borofsky, one member of the trio. "And I guess the Indigo Girls would be a pretty good reference point as well."

Girlyman, who come to The Ark on Saturday, also toss the lead-vocal parts back and forth, a la the Band, the Roches and classic gospel groups like the Staple Singers. The group's distinctive sound is partly due to the eclectic instrumentation - a mix of electric baritone guitar, djembe, mandolin and banjo, as well as acoustic guitar.

Girlyman - Nate Borofsky, Ty Greenstein and Doris Muramatsu - harmonize at The Ark on Saturday.

In addition to Borofsky, the trio includes Ty Greenstein and Doris Muramatsu. Their lastest disc is a live album, "Somewhere Different Now," an ambitious 29-track effort that's a more accurate reflection of the Girlyman spirit than their previous two studio albums, Borofsky says.

"We wanted to give our fans something that better captures the total vibe of what we do," he says. "We're proud of our studio albums, but the songs are mostly pretty serious. When we play live, though, there's a lot of light-hearted, playful banter, and we wanted to capture that on a CD."

The group is working on its next studio disc, recording it in Borofsky's home. "We're having fun with it, and doing things we wouldn't necessarily be able to do live, by overdubbing keyboards and guitars and multiple voices and drums. Our attitude right now is, 'Let's let it stand on its own as a song, instead of being limited by what we can reproduce onstage because there's only three of us.'

"We figure we'll work that stuff out that later."

As for the group's playfully provocative "Girlyman" moniker - Borofsky wears lipstick and eye makeup onstage and in their CD-cover photos - their music is often referred to as "gender pop" and they have ties to the Indigo Girls - they were initially signed by the Indigos' Amy Ray, and have opened for the Indigos many times, helping to build their own strong following in the gay community.

So, working from those cues, could the casual listener or audience member - someone who is not already a devoted fan of the group - reasonably conclude, without being accused of stereotyping, that some of the group members are gay? And that it's a big part of their group identity?

"Yeah, that would be an accurate assumption," Borofsky says. "Although, we prefer to use the catchall term 'queer' - that's how all three of us identify ourselves, because we think that term better captures the entire range of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community. Gender issues are something all of us have dealt with in our lives, because none of us have ever quite felt that we fit into 'normal' roles."

Beyond that, Borofsky says, "we prefer not to get into specifics, in terms of which of us goes to bed with a same-sex partner. We don't think that who we sleep with is particularly interesting, in terms of the group's identity or the music."

Kevin Ransom, News Special Writer

What: Buoyant folk-pop / "gender-pop" that showcases shimmering three-part harmonies, by a playfully provocative group whose members embrace the "queer" identifier. With Meg Hutchinson.

Where: The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor.

When: Saturday, 8 p.m.

How much: $15.

Details: 734-761-1451;


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Innovative career center hopes to create desired workforce in alternative and traditional energy

Russ White By Russ White
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on May 14, 2012 at 1:02 PM, updated May 14, 2012 at 1:26 PM
NixonChafinSmithRakolta.jpgDave Nixon, Doug Chafin, Paul W. Smith, John Rakolta live on the air at MCCC just before the groundbreaking.
By Mackenzie Mohr

Monroe County Community College broke ground for the construction of its Career Technology Center and those involved spoke with Kirk Heinze about what the center will mean for Michigan’s environmental sustainability and workforce on Greening of the Great Lakes.

“The groundbreaking that day symbolized what everyone in the community had done to launch this project,” says Dr. David Nixon, president of Monroe County Community College. Upon completion, the center will assist curriculum on nuclear technology, alternative energy, electrification of cars, solar energy, he says, all of which are important to future jobs in Michigan.

DTE Energy Company has sites in Monroe County, Nixon says, and partnered with the college to create a curriculum that produces individuals qualified for modern technical jobs. Faculty at Monroe Community College started working with DTE and developed a curriculum in 2009 that integrates nuclear technology, heavy construction, and alternative energy certifications, he says. With 50 graduates to date, many were employed immediately upon completion of their certification. “Our mission of the college is to enrich lives through higher education,” Nixon says.

Monroe County Community College utilizes the instructional opportunities as well as the partnerships that arise from having a solar panel array spanning nearly 3 acres of campus, Nixon says, in addition to having the new career center underway. “We have a full time alternative energy instructor,” he says, “and that’s what he focuses on, all the alternative energies.” A program the college offers starts high school freshmen on a career technology degree track in conjunction with their high school courses, says Nixon, which the Career Technology Program will adapt. Students of all ages are welcome to the Career Technology programs, he says, and the new facility will be open for the fall of 2013.

Doug Chafin, president of Monroe Bank and Trust, raised money to support the project. “I was honored to be asked to chair the campaign this year,” he says. Monroe Bank and Trust visited local businesses, many of which have set environmental focuses, asking for funding for the project. “As we talk about the green features of this building,” Chafin says, “it's a compelling rationale for them to make an investment.” Chafin says it is never easy to raise money, but hitting an exact need and one that employers are looking for does make it less challenging. “It allows them to justify an investment,” he says. “We don’t call this a donation; this truly is an investment in the future of this area and of this state.”

John Rakolta, chairman and CEO of Walbridge, says “This project really represents a next step in the education of the children of our state.” The construction company will install geothermal energy systems, which will allow the school to reduce its consumption of energy, he says, which is a great cost saving function. Additionally, the roof will be white, allowing the building to absorb less heat in the summer, reducing the need for air conditioning. “A vast majority of the materials used in this building will be bought locally,” Rakolta says.

“We try to buy 95% of all the materials within 500 miles of the building.” Buying locally lessens transportation costs and the need for diesel gasoline, he says. Many times, environmentally friendly buildings require more expensive materials but pay off over time, he says. This project will payoff in 5 years, which make it a great investment for the community.

Rakolta says that Walbridge will look at graduates of the program for hiring in the company because graduates of technical colleges are able to integrate quickly and will stay with the Michigan-based company for a long time. “The investment is a payoff for both sides,” he says.

“This Career Technology Center just hits the mark perfectly with some of the disciplines that are required right now,” says Chafin.

Please click on the arrows below to hear Nixon, Chafin, and Rakolta speak with Kirk Heinze on Greening of the Great Lakes.

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Michiganders take in their first Masters, get close look at Augusta National grounds

Cory Olsen | By Cory Olsen |
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on April 12, 2013 at 10:37 AM, updated April 13, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Hank Norton at The Masters.jpg Hank Norton and friend Alan Gravitt prepare to play at a golf course near Aiken, Ga. while taking a day off from watching The Masters.

AUGUSTA, GA -- When Yankee Springs resident Hank Norton planned his first trip to Augusta National, he figured he'd be overwhelmed by all the professional golfers taking their best shot at winning The Masters.

Names like Woods, Nicklaus, Palmer and Couples came to mind. All the history, all the landmarks. Too much to wrap his head around.

When he arrived on the grounds of the famed golf course Thursday, Norton, 62, couldn't keep his eyes from wandering across the acres of finely manicured landscape.

RELATED: Masters Memories: Four weeks after Tiger Woods' historic win, Treetops GM Barry Owens plays Augusta

"There is that transition, getting through all the cattle treatment if you will, being led through the entrance, but once you get in and are allowed to wander around, the manicuring of the grounds is just phenomenal," Norton said.

"The azaleas are out in full bloom and the wild honeysuckles are out and very fragrant, it's just beautiful."

Wendy Norton at Masters.jpg From left: Carol Gravitt and Wendy Norton at Augusta National on Friday. Cell phones are not allowed on the course, so the two had their picture taken in the parking lot. (Courtesy Photo)
Sharing tickets made available through fellow members from Lake Doster Country Club, Norton and wife Wendy made their trip to meet up with friends Alan and Carol Gravitt of Halifax, Va.

"I've never been here before in my life, It's absolutely awesome," Norton said. "They've done it for so long it's a well-oiled machine. They know how to route the traffic and it doesn't make any difference if it's parking your car, sending you to the food or the bathroom or the pro shop, it's amazing how well they traffic everything. It's a science."

The couples devised a plan to spend the most time with each other and see the tournament as well.

"Alan and I went (Thursday)," Norton said. "Wendy and Carol will go on Friday, the Gravitt's will go together Saturday and Wendy and I will go Sunday. It should work out well."

Wendy Norton, 54, said the urge to go came from her husband, but now that she's in the vicinity, she's more thrilled than he is.

"This is Hank's bucket list but I think I'm more excited," Wendy said. "It's kind of surreal being here. Carol and I watched it on TV (Thursday) but just being here knowing you're going to see it and touch it and feel it is very surreal."

When the men met up with their wives after returning from the course Thursday, they learned all about what went on during they day's play.

"Carol and I were sitting in the bar learning about all the stats like Phil hits his 300th birdie and Tiger has his second lowest ranked round and all the stuff you get from watching on TV," Wendy said. "So when Hank and Alan came back we were filling them in on all of that. It's a very different experience walking around. You don't get all of the information through the commentators but you get so much more being there."

The ladies got an early start to the course Friday while the men slept in and headed out to play at a course in nearby Aiken.

"The freak show they saw (Thursday), they think they can go out and do it now, so they're going to go play Friday," Wendy said.

At one point, while standing on a pedestrian walkway on the back nine, Alan thought he saw something out of place.

"Alan and I were on the back side around (hole) 16 or 17 in a pedestrian walkway and he looks down and said 'Oh my goodness, a weed!'" Hank said.

Not so fast.

"Well, it was actually a blade of grass that had flowered and seeded," Hank said. "But he was surprised because the rest of it is just green grass, all at different heights.

"This is a totally different golf experience," Hank said. "It's just unbelievable."

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First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo to celebrate 176th anniversary

Kalamazoo Gazette staff By Kalamazoo Gazette staff The Kalamazoo Gazette
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KALAMAZOO, MI — The First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo at 315 West Michigan Ave. is celebrating its 176th anniversary with a reception on Saturday, May 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and a worship service with Communion on Sunday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m.

Following worship will be a catered luncheon. Reservations for the luncheon may be made by calling the church at 269-345-2195 by April 30. All are welcome to join in both celebrations.

The church was organized in February 1836 with the Rev. Jeremiah Hall as its pastor. It was the first church to build on “Church Square” on the original plat of the village by Titus Bronson. Construction of the current main building was started in 1853. The large bell in the tower, which is still being used, served as the village fire alarm.

The cornerstone was laid on July 12, 1931 for a church school building. In 1969, a decision was made to remain a downtown church, and remodeling began with the intent that the improved facilities should be shared with the community at large

The renovation of 1998 included the installation of the Letourneau organ. In 2002, an Italian Fazioli concert grand piano was added. The Sanctuary with its wonderful acoustics remains a highly-desired location for a variety of concerts and recitals. First Baptist has a historic connection to Kalamazoo College and an ongoing commitment to ministry in the downtown community. It is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA.

The current pastor, Mary Beth Sarhatt, says, “In our 176th year, we give thanks to God for the ministry that has gone before us, the ministry we do now, and the ministry we’ll do in the future. We are a congregation that cares deeply for our community and the world. It has been a gift to be able to share God’s love in many diverse ways with many diverse people. We look forward to continuing to offer hope and compassion to others as we move forward.”

All are invited to join in the celebrations and in giving thanks for First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo and its 176 years of ministry in the heart of Kalamazoo.

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Investigation continues at Ypsilanti Township welding shop where stabbing occurred

A Washtenaw County Sheriff deputy walks toward Mike's Welding and Fabrications, located at 1539 Ecorse Rd., in Yspilanti, after reports of a stabbing on Monday, July 14, 2014. (Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News)
Matt Durr | By Matt Durr | The Ann Arbor News
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Members of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office continued investigating a stabbing at Mike’s Welding and Fabrication in Ypsilanti Township Monday afternoon that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect in the case shot and killed himself on U.S. 23 shortly after the stabbing, officials confirmed.

A handful of WCSO members were still at the shop including a crime scene investigator who was still processing the scene of the stabbing as of 5:15 p.m.

Investigators appeared to be interviewing two witnesses to the incident. The two men appeared calm as they awaited their turn to speak with the investigating officers. An employee at a neighboring business said they didn’t see what happened during the incident and wasn’t aware of what exactly happened.

Initial reports from the sheriff’s office indicated “he came in, stabbed the victim and left,” Sgt. Geoffrey Fox told The Ann Arbor News.

Investigators were taking photos of the scene, which could not be seen from the street.

The entrance to the welding shop was taped off and deputies guarded the door as the investigation continued. One member of the WCSO was able to confirm the victim had been transported to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for a “non-life-threatening emergency.” The stabbing victim's sex has not been confirmed. He also said the WCSO would be on scene processing information for another hour or so.

Emergency crews were called to the shop located at 1539 Ecorse Road at approximately 3:42 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. The suspect was seen leaving the scene in a silver Ford Escape and a short time later, he was stopped by police on northbound U.S. 23. That’s where the suspect shot himself.

Further information on the incident was not immediately available.

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Michigan State reserve OL Zach Higgins likely out for season with torn ACL

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EAST LANSING -- Sophomore reserve offensive lineman Zach Higgins will likely miss the 2014 season after tearing his ACL during Michigan State’s Friday scrimmage, Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said Tuesday.

Higgins has made one appearance in two seasons in East Lansing. He redshirted in 2012 and played one game, against Indiana, in 2013.

The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Higgins was injured while planting and cutting during the scrimmage, Dantonio said.

Higgins was listed second at left guard on the spring football depth chart, behind senior Travis Jackson. Dantonio said senior James Bodanis will shift from tackle to guard to help fill the hole.

“I think James Bodanis is a guy that’s got a lot of talent, he’s just young on offensive line play,” Dantonio said.

Higgins will have three seasons of eligibility remaining if he takes a medical redshirt for the 2014 season.

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Tigers manager Jim Leyland: Rick Porcello will miss a turn in rotation

Chris Iott | By Chris Iott |
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have an off-day Monday, and that is allowing manager Jim Leyland to give struggling starter Rick Porcello a day off Tuesday.

The Tigers will skip Porcello in the rotation the next time through. His next start now will be June 19 at Comerica Park against Arizona.

"We need to iron this situation out," Leyland said Friday afternoon. "He's throwing way too many balls from the belt up as opposed to last year, when he threw from the belt down and with a much better sink. He's getting more run on his ball right now than he is sink."

After an impressive rookie season in which he went 14-9 with a 3.96 ERA, Porcello has struggled through much of this season. He allowed 11 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings in his two most recent starts and has seen his ERA climb to 6.09.

Porcello will work with pitching coach Rick Knapp and bullpen coach Jeff Jones and is expected to throw at least three bullpen sessions during his time off.

Leyland said the main focus is to help Porcello get his sinker back the way it should be, but that there are other hurdles his young pitcher must overcome.

"It's almost like, particularly with men on base, he wants to see the result before he throws the pitch," Leyland said. "That happens once in a while. He's just getting out there too quick. It should be something that's very fixable, but so far we haven't had much success.

"But I think the main thing is to isolate on the one thing so you eliminate confusion."