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Framingham High Jazz Band Wins Gold Medal and Qualifies For State Finals

March 13, 2013, 5:37 am
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Framingham High Jazz Band Wins Gold Medal and Qualifies For State Finals Patch Framingham, MA --

Framingham High's Jazz Band 1 participated in the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education’s Northeast District Jazz Festival and received the school's first-ever gold medal.

The winning of a gold medal at the regional competition qualified Framingham High into the state finals on Saturday, March 23. Framingham is hosting the state finals. The competition will feature gold medal, and a select few silver medal bands, from across the state.

“This year we did more than learn the music, we felt the music; and we embodied the sound," said junior Katie Cassidy. "Earning this gold medal has given us the confidence boost that we needed. The fact that we can enjoy the music while playing it is an accomplishment in itself, but having a tangible representation of all the hard work we've put into these three songs sure is rewarding."

Also at the regional competition Framingham High pianist Prathit Kadam, was awarded the Most Outstanding Musician Award for the entire festival.

“Throughout my four years in high school, I've participated in the school's jazz band and each year has given me the opportunity to grow with the jazz band," said Kadam, a senior. "I'm extremely proud of this group of musicians. Everyone showed so much effort and it really paid off. All in all, if you enjoy what you're doing, people will notice.”

Framingham High musicians Michael Berkson and Jeremy Galloway received  Outstanding Musicianship Awards.

“I’m so proud this band. Our past few months together have been really different because this group of musicians has a work ethic and a drive to improve like I’ve never seen before, and we definitely proved that in our performance," said Berkson, who plays tenor sax. "This is a perfect way to go out my senior year. I’m looking forward to performing at finals.”

The award-winning jazz band is directed by Brian Cervone, head of instrumental music at Framingham High  and director of the high school bands.

“For the four years I have been in this Framingham Jazz Ensemble, we have earned a silver at MAJE thrice. To earn a Gold medal my last and final year of high school is absolutely phenomenal," said Zack Wong, who plays trumpet. " To be frank, at the beginning of the year, I never would have guessed we had the potential to earn a Gold medal. We turned out to be the strongest group in Framingham Jazz band history. I am extremely proud of this ensemble for the amount of hard work we put in. To now have the opportunity to perform at state finals at our own school is phenomenal.”

“This is a huge accomplishment. ... This is the first time that this jazz band
has ever won this medal at this festival since Mr. Cervone has been the director, and everyone in this jazz band should be extremely proud of both themselves and each other for making this happen," said senior Nikhil Garg, who plays alto sax.

In February, the band hired a well-known music educator named Paul Alberta to present a workshop. “Take no prisoners!” was sort of his catchphrase. Senior Brian Gilligan, said that is what the Framingham High Jazz band did a regionals and what it plans to do at the finals.

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Tonight, the public can hear how good the jazz band is, as well as listen to performances of a half dozen other middle and high school bands at the Music in Our Schools Concert at Walsh Middle School at 7.

Scheduled to perform tonight are: Cameron Middle Jazz Band, Fuller Middle Jazz Band, Walsh Middle Jazz Band, Framingham High Jazz band, Framingham High Jazz Band 2 and an all-band grand finale performance featuring more than 120 students.

Admission $3 and proceeds will benefit the Framingham Public Schools instrumental music programs.

*Editor's Note:* Special thanks to Framingham High senior Michael Berkson for helping with the reporting on this article. And thanks to Staci Berkson for the attached videos from the regional competition. Reported by Patch 19 hours ago.
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Two Ramona High Athletes Named to All-CIF Teams for Winter Sports

March 13, 2013, 5:59 am
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Two Ramona High Athletes Named to All-CIF Teams for Winter Sports Patch Ramona, CA --

Two Ramona High School athletes were honored Tuesday by being named to All-CIF teams for their various winter sports.

Ramona High soccer player Andrew Garcia was named to the boys soccer all-star first team. Garcia was one of the highest scoring players in the season, with 36 points on the year on 14 goals and 8 assists.

Tiffany Larson, senior water polo player, was named to the All-CIF second team. Larson, a Patch Athlete of the Week winner, helped lead her team to the CIF Championship title.

See the entire list of athletes here:

*ALL-CIF BOYS BASKETBALL*

First Team
                                                             
Devin Watson                         Army-Navy                 Jr.

Kameron Rooks                      Mission Hills               Sr.

Damonte Holiday                   Hoover                         Jr.

Cheikh N'diaye                       Army-Navy                 Sr.

Jeff Van Dyke                         La Costa Canyon        Sr.

Brynton Lemar                       St. Augustine              Sr.

Trey Kell                                St. Augustine              Jr.

Xavier Williams                      Cathedral Catholic       Sr.

Ronald Steward                      San Ysidro                   Sr.

Andre Nikkita                         El Cajon                      Sr.

 

Second Team

Immani Sobers                      El Camino                    Sr.

Iman Chatman                       Mater Dei Catholic      Jr.

Brandon Michel                      Cathedral Catholic       Sr.

T.J. Leaf                                Foothills Christian       Fr.

Kibret Woldemichel                Mission Hills               Sr.

Calvin Crockett                      Serra                          Jr.

Miles Nolen-Webb                  Hoover                        Jr.

Kyle Sachrison                       La Costa Canyon         Sr.

Izzy Wagner                         Mount Miguel            Sr.

Ben Perez                              San Marcos                  Jr.

 

Player of the Year: Kameron Rooks, Mission Hills

Coach of the Year: Ollie Goulston, Hoover

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS BASKETBALL*
 
First Team

Kelsey Plum                            La Jolla Country Day     Sr.

Tylinn Carter                           Serra                            Sr.

Briteesha Solomon                  Mission Bay                 Sr.

Imani Littleton                        Bishop's                       Jr.

Devon Roeper                         Bishop's                       Sr.

Kandiss Barber                       Mater Dei Catholic       Sr.

Di’Jonai Carrington                 Horizon                       Fr.

Esther Wofford                       La Costa Canyon         Sr.

Skylar Williams                      Granite Hills                Sr.

Jordan Mottershaw                 San Marcos                 Sr.

 

Second Team

Emily Cole                            West Hills                   Sr.

Alexandria Young                  Mater Dei Catholic       Sr.

Tiarra Griffis                         Serra                            Sr.

Mandy Castro                       Poway                         Sr.

Savannah Irwin                     La Costa Canyon        Sr.

Ali Englehardt                        Mt. Carmel                 So.

Janae Omusi                         Horizon                       Jr.

Kirsten Johnson                     Our Lady of Peace       Jr.

Jenny Dee                             Rancho Buena Vista    Sr.

Ty Wheetley-Amaya               Westview                     Sr.

 

Player of the Year: Kelsey Plum, La Jolla Country Day

Coach of the Year: Roger DiCarlo, San Marcos

 

*ALL-CIF BOYS SOCCER

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First Team


*Andrew Garcia                        Ramona                       Sr.*

Carlos Cruz                             Carlsbad                      Sr.

Michael Griswold                     Mt. Carmel                  Sr.

Martin Cisneros-Belmudez       University City           Sr.

Kyle Koshland                         Coronado                    Sr.

Drew Ramsey                          La Costa Canyon        Sr.

Brandon Sanchez                     Olympian                    Jr.

Joey Saad                                St. Augustine              Sr.

Julio Arreola                            Chula Vista                Sr.

Carlos Ramirez                         Southwest                   Sr.

Zac Salado                               San Pasqual                Sr.

 

Second Team

Travis Silliker                          Scripps Ranch            Sr.

Justin Kitts                              Westview                    Sr.

Matt Deemer                           Carlsbad                      Jr.

Shane Mahvi                           Parker                          Sr.

Andrew Ogilvy                         Valhalla                       Sr.

Ryan Blasena                          La Costa Canyon        Sr.

Vojislav Maric                          Pacific Ridge              Sr.

Job Souza                                King Chavez               Sr.

Mauricio Rodriguez                   Mater Dei Catholic     Sr.

Nik Vilett                                Granite Hills               Sr.

Adrian Zendejas                      Hilltop                         Sr.

 

Player of the Year: Carlos Cruz, Carlsbad

Coach of the Year: Brian Hiatt-Aleu, Coronado

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS SOCCER

*First Team

*
*Kiana Quarles                       Steele Canyon           Sr.

Christin Settles                       Oceanside                   So.

Katherine Day                        Christian                     Sr.

Abigail Callahan                     Coronado                     Jr.

Meagan Harbison                   Westview                    Sr.

Brittany Doan                        Cathedral Catholic       Jr.

Jojo McCaskell                        Eastlake                      Sr.

Pilar Torres                             La Costa Canyon        Jr.

Kyra Carusa                            Del Norte                    Jr.

Megan Abutin                         Mt. Carmel                 Sr.

Hannah Keogh                        Carlsbad                      So.

 

Second Team

Kassie Castillo                         Bonita Vista                 Jr.

Laura Shea                              Cathedral Catholic       Jr.

Angel Meriwether                     Westview                     Jr.

Karly Zlatic                             La Jolla                        Sr.

Jamie McCandless                   Poway                          Sr.

Kailynn Janis                         Steele Canyon            Sr.

Geny Decker                           Bishop's                       Sr.

Bailey Sayin                            Torrey Pines                Sr.

Hailey Harbison                        Westview                     Jr.

Mikaela Kraus                          Cathedral Catholic      Sr.

Jessica Warner                       Steele Canyon             Jr.

 

Player of the Year: Meagan Harbison, Westview

Coach of the Year: Dawn Lee, Cathedral Catholic

 

*ALL-CIF WRESTLING*

 

First Team      

Vicente Elizalde                        Brawley                       Jr.

Dustin Miller                            Valley Center              Jr.

Micah Perez                             Central Union              Sr.

Sam Acosta                             Del Norte                     Sr.

Ralph Tovar                             Poway                          So.

Sergio Enloe                            Poway                         Jr.

Victor Lopez                             Poway                          Sr.

Alexander Graves                    San Marcos                  Jr.

Christian Silva                        Valley Center               Sr.

Steve Cervantes                      Poway                          Sr.

Ian Baker                                La Costa Canyon         Jr.

Adam Waller                            Escondido                   Jr.

Miracle Tausaga                    Mt. Miguel                 Jr.

Chance Eskam                         Carlsbad                      Jr.

 

Second Team

Tirso Lara                              Poway                          Sr.

Janrad Fikingas                      Poway                          Sr.

Manny Boyle                          Valley Center               Sr.

Gabe Faller                             Poway                         Sr.

Alonzo Osuna                         Brawley                       Sr.

Alex McIntyre                        La Costa Canyon         So.

Antonio Perez                        Central Union              Jr.

Cameron Chavez                    Cathedral Catholic      Sr.

Anthony Ball                          RBV                            Sr.

Connor Anderson                   La Costa Canyon         Sr.

Nicholas Kimball                    San Marcos                  Sr.

Miles Curcic                           La Costa Canyon        Sr.

Jose Sandoval                         Holtville                      Sr.

James Cannon                        Escondido                    Sr.

 

Athlete of the Year: Victor Lopez, Poway

Coach of the Year: C. J. Johnson, Holtville

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS WATER POLO*

 

First Team

Jessica Webster                       Bishop's                       Sr.

Julia Hermann                         Torrey Pines                Sr.

Makena Magro                        Carlsbad                      Sr.

Hannah Carrillo                       Bishop's                       So.

Heidi Moreland                       La Jolla                        Sr.

Michelle Martinelli                   Torrey Pines                Sr.

Katrina King                           Carlsbad                       Sr.

Lauren Silver                          La Jolla                        Jr.

Mackenzie Wiley                     Coronado                    So.

Natalie Chun                           Bishop's                       Jr.

 

Second Team

Lexie Domingo                       Carlsbad                      Sr.

Brittany Buckley                     Carlsbad                      Sr.

Kelsey Blacker                        Cathedral Catholic      So.

Cassidy Wiley                         Coronado                    So.

Sarah Young                           La Jolla                        Jr.

Sierra Stillwater                      Henry                          Sr.

*Tiffany Larson                        Ramona                       Sr.*

Madison Kafka-Asper              Bishop's                      So.

Taylor Bertrand                       La Jolla                       Jr.

Julia Ingersoll                          Carlsbad                     Sr.

 

Player of the Year: Jessica Webster, Bishop's

Coach of the Year: Doug Peabody, Bishop's Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.
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Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Napa Valley

March 13, 2013, 9:59 am
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Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Napa Valley Patch Napa, CA --

Maybe you aren't as Irish as St. Patrick himself (who was kidnapped and sent to Ireland as a slave, escaped in 409 and returned to Ireland in 432, believing he had been called upon to spread the word of God) but on March 17, everyone's a little Irish.

So, check out these local St. Patrick's Day events and celebrations.

--Friday, March 15, Celtic band Altan at Napa Valley Opera House, 8 p.m., come for St. Patrick's Day festive food and drinks before the show. Traditional Irish Music.

--Friday, March 15, Napa Smith Brewery's "Kick-Off to St. Patty's Day Weekend," 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., live music by local Irish Band – The Sorry Lot. Crossroad Chicken will offer Irish inspired food items, and $3 beer (esp. green) will be available.

--Friday March 15, (Irish) Cowboy Night at Cameo Theater, St. Helena, 8 p.m. (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid).

--Friday, March 15, The Napa duo Otis Ruch perform live at Taste at Oxbow  from 5 -7 p.m.

--Saturday, March 16, Pablo Cruise, plus: The Edge, Uptown Theater, 8 p.m. (not really Irish but still a celebration).

--Sunday, March 17, Downtown Napa St. Patrick's Day Block Party between Downtown Joe's and Bounty Hunter Wine Bar, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., three bands.

--Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day Dance with Les Amis Zydeco, 6 p.m. Penngrove Pub, Penngrove. (Not really Napa Valley but close enough).

--Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Suppertime, 3 to 7 p.m. corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips or veggie or chicken pies for pick-up or delivery, live music and sing-along by John Kelly and the Savage family.

Did we miss any St. Paddy's parties? Tell us in the comments and we'll add to the list.

*TELL US:* What are your St. Patrick's Day plans? Share with us in the comments below. And don't forget to upload a photo of you in your green attire!

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Lower Moreland Parents Host Charity Event in Honor of Their Daughter

March 13, 2013, 9:51 am
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Lower Moreland Parents Host Charity Event in Honor of Their Daughter Patch Lower Moreland, PA --

Lower Moreland residents Todd and Lisa Kupper went through something no parents should ever have to go through.

Celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary, the Kupper’s suffered a cooking accident in their own home when their 4-year-old daughter suffered serious burns after she pulled a hot skillet of oil off the stove.

The physical damage was evident, but the emotional toll from the traumatic event was something the family was going to have to take day by day. 

“She was burned significantly on her leg and foot,” Lisa Kupper said. “Just the trauma of that and for the family, what we went through, it kind of opened our eyes to other children who have been burned and what their families go through.”

Realizing that other families are going through similar events, the Kupper’s decided to start a charity called Heal the Burn, who’s mission is to educate, support and care for those who have been affected by the physical and emotional trauma caused by burns.

Heal the Burn was founded in Dec. of 2010, and over the years it has grown into educational resource for families going through the same ordeal with their children as the Kupper’s. There have been fundraisers, educational videos on their web site, as well as the support a fellowship program at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia dedicated to help serve burn victims.



*Learn more about Heal the Burn*



On Friday, April 5, the Kupper’s will host their third annual fundraiser at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Bryn Athyn. It is a Magic and Comedy Show featuring Kupper’s husband, who will emcee the event.

“It gave us a venue to do a show,” Kupper siad. “He has a lot of friends who do magic. It’s a lot of fun. It’s not like a kid magic show, but it’s not inappropriate for kids. We get a lot of generous people and organizations give us things to auction off like sports stuff and gift cards. All the proceeds go to the fellowship position at St. Christopher’s Hospital.”

The Kupper’s have paid half of the yearly salary of $22,000 for the fellowship position through donations and fundraisers. They also sponsor burn victims to go to overnight camp that exclusively houses burn victims at Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp in Virginia.

“We met a lot of people who went through something like that,” Kupper said. “It’s something that you don’t realize how common it is. We were just parents who thought, lets just try and help other people. We basically gathered all our friends and family and said this is what we want to do.

Ticket prices for the show are $30 for adults, and $20 for kids under 12-years-old. The show will feature Guiness World Record Holder John Cassidy, Sideshow Comedy of Doc Swan, Mike Miller and Richie B. Reported by Patch 14 hours ago.
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Hamilton Students of the Month for February

March 13, 2013, 5:53 pm
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Hamilton Students of the Month for February Patch Sussex, WI --

Hamilton High School students representing 11 curriculum areas were selected as students of the month for February. 

· Andrew Johnson and Donald Neumann, applied engineering and technology;
· Constance Dowden, art;
· Hailey Strohm, business education;
· Alex Magoon, communication arts;
· Cassidy Schilz, family and consumer sciences;
· Andrew Poenitsch, fitness education;
· Megan Hessler, mathematics;
· Harrison Yu, music;
· Madison Czerwinski, science;
· Colin Wiese, social studies; and
· Collin Schulz, world languages.

Students received a certificate and a pin for their accomplishment. Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Herndon Middle School Students Named to Virginia Middle School Honors Chorus

March 14, 2013, 5:09 am
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Herndon Middle School Students Named to Virginia Middle School Honors Chorus Patch Herndon, VA --

Three Herndon Middle School students will join 38 other Fairfax County Public Schools students as members of this year's 2013 Virginia American Choral Directors Association Middle School Honors Chorus. 

Allie Lytle, Shennan O'Day and Gaby Paendong from herndon Middle School will participate. The group will perform on April 27 at Hanover High School in Mechanicsburg.

Additional FCPS students selected for the Middle School Honors Chous include:

• Franklin Middle School: Parker Waters.

• Frost Middle School: Christine Davis, Jack DeWolf, Jack Hopewell, Jacob Lamb, Catherine Lee, Stephen Lengel, Sofie Peri, Grace Pho, Danielle Rye, Lucas Valdes, and Ryan Walsh. Alternates are Hunter Browning and Gracie Malin.

• Jackson Middle School: Joey Carroll, Sean Doyle, Julian Hockenberry, Emma Mehigan, Sebastian Marulanda, Kevin Warasila, and Kazu Yoshizaki.

• Lanier Middle School: Robert Allen, Claire Dunn, Hannah Hardimann, Jordan Hicks, Darby Hopkins, Anna Ober, Sharon Plata, Evan Strong, and Jacob Yim.

• Rocky Run Middle School: Lydia Hugo, Manu Rawal, Min Suk Kang, and Peter Waldmiller.

• Sandburg Middle School: Sarah Lore.

• South County Middle School: Cassidy Donaghy and Collin Hornbuckle.

*Keep up with Herndon news throughout the day by **liking us on Facebook** or **following us on Twitter.** * Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Carlsbad Athletes Named to All-CIF Teams for Winter Sports

March 14, 2013, 10:53 am
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Carlsbad Athletes Named to All-CIF Teams for Winter Sports Patch Carlsbad, CA --

One hundred and thirty-two athletes in six winter sports earn first or second team honors, those from Carlsbad schools are listed in bold lettering:

*ALL-CIF BOYS BASKETBALL*


First Team
                                                             
*Devin Watson                      Army-Navy                 Jr.*

Kameron Rooks                      Mission Hills               Sr.

Damonte Holiday                    Hoover                         Jr.

*Cheikh N'diaye                     Army-Navy                 Sr.*

*Jeff Van Dyke                       La Costa Canyon        Sr.*

Brynton Lemar                       St. Augustine              Sr.

Trey Kell                                St. Augustine              Jr.

Xavier Williams                      Cathedral Catholic       Sr.

Ronald Steward                      San Ysidro                   Sr.

Andre Nikkita                         El Cajon                      Sr.

 

Second Team

Immani Sobers                      El Camino                    Sr.

Iman Chatman                       Mater Dei Catholic      Jr.

Brandon Michel                      Cathedral Catholic       Sr.

T.J. Leaf                                Foothills Christian       Fr.

Kibret Woldemichel                Mission Hills               Sr.

Calvin Crockett                      Serra                          Jr.

Miles Nolen-Webb                  Hoover                        Jr.

*Kyle Sachrison                    La Costa Canyon         Sr.*

Izzy Wagner                         Mount Miguel            Sr.

Ben Perez                              San Marcos                  Jr.

 

Player of the Year: Kameron Rooks, Mission Hills

Coach of the Year: Ollie Goulston, Hoover

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS BASKETBALL*
 
First Team

Kelsey Plum                            La Jolla Country Day     Sr.

Tylinn Carter                           Serra                            Sr.

Briteesha Solomon                  Mission Bay                 Sr.

Imani Littleton                        Bishop's                       Jr.

Devon Roeper                         Bishop's                       Sr.

Kandiss Barber                       Mater Dei Catholic       Sr.

Di’Jonai Carrington                 Horizon                       Fr.

*Esther Wofford                    La Costa Canyon         Sr.*

Skylar Williams                      Granite Hills                Sr.

Jordan Mottershaw                 San Marcos                 Sr.

 

Second Team

Emily Cole                            West Hills                   Sr.

Alexandria Young                  Mater Dei Catholic       Sr.

Tiarra Griffis                         Serra                            Sr.

Mandy Castro                       Poway                         Sr.

*Savannah Irwin                  La Costa Canyon        Sr.*

Ali Englehardt                        Mt. Carmel                 So.

Janae Omusi                         Horizon                       Jr.

Kirsten Johnson                     Our Lady of Peace       Jr.

Jenny Dee                             Rancho Buena Vista    Sr.

Ty Wheetley-Amaya               Westview                     Sr.

 

Player of the Year: Kelsey Plum, La Jolla Country Day

Coach of the Year: Roger DiCarlo, San Marcos

 

*ALL-CIF BOYS SOCCER

*

First Team


Andrew Garcia                        Ramona                       Sr.

*Carlos Cruz                           Carlsbad                      Sr.*

Michael Griswold                     Mt. Carmel                  Sr.

Martin Cisneros-Belmudez       University City           Sr.

Kyle Koshland                         Coronado                    Sr.

*Drew Ramsey                       La Costa Canyon        Sr.*

Brandon Sanchez                     Olympian                    Jr.

Joey Saad                                St. Augustine              Sr.

Julio Arreola                            Chula Vista                Sr.

Carlos Ramirez                         Southwest                   Sr.

Zac Salado                               San Pasqual                Sr.

 

Second Team

Travis Silliker                          Scripps Ranch            Sr.

Justin Kitts                              Westview                    Sr.

*Matt Deemer                         Carlsbad                      Jr.*

Shane Mahvi                           Parker                          Sr.

Andrew Ogilvy                         Valhalla                       Sr.

*Ryan Blasena                        La Costa Canyon        Sr.*

*Vojislav Maric                        Pacific Ridge              Sr.*

Job Souza                                King Chavez               Sr.

Mauricio Rodriguez                   Mater Dei Catholic     Sr.

Nik Vilett                                Granite Hills               Sr.

Adrian Zendejas                      Hilltop                         Sr.

 

*Player of the Year: Carlos Cruz, Carlsbad*

Coach of the Year: Brian Hiatt-Aleu, Coronado

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS SOCCER

*First Team

*
Kiana Quarles                       Steele Canyon           Sr.*

Christin Settles                       Oceanside                   So.

Katherine Day                        Christian                     Sr.

Abigail Callahan                     Coronado                     Jr.

Meagan Harbison                   Westview                    Sr.

Brittany Doan                        Cathedral Catholic       Jr.

Jojo McCaskell                        Eastlake                      Sr.

*Pilar Torres                           La Costa Canyon        Jr.*

Kyra Carusa                            Del Norte                    Jr.

Megan Abutin                         Mt. Carmel                 Sr.

*Hannah Keogh                      Carlsbad                      So.*

 

Second Team

Kassie Castillo                         Bonita Vista                 Jr.

Laura Shea                              Cathedral Catholic       Jr.

Angel Meriwether                     Westview                     Jr.

Karly Zlatic                             La Jolla                        Sr.

Jamie McCandless                   Poway                          Sr.

Kailynn Janis                         Steele Canyon            Sr.

Geny Decker                           Bishop's                       Sr.

Bailey Sayin                            Torrey Pines                Sr.

Hailey Harbison                        Westview                     Jr.

Mikaela Kraus                          Cathedral Catholic      Sr.

Jessica Warner                       Steele Canyon             Jr.

 

Player of the Year: Meagan Harbison, Westview

Coach of the Year: Dawn Lee, Cathedral Catholic

 

*ALL-CIF WRESTLING*

 

First Team      

Vicente Elizalde                        Brawley                       Jr.

Dustin Miller                            Valley Center              Jr.

Micah Perez                             Central Union              Sr.

Sam Acosta                             Del Norte                     Sr.

Ralph Tovar                             Poway                          So.

Sergio Enloe                            Poway                         Jr.

Victor Lopez                             Poway                          Sr.

Alexander Graves                    San Marcos                  Jr.

Christian Silva                        Valley Center               Sr.

Steve Cervantes                      Poway                          Sr.

*Ian Baker                              La Costa Canyon         Jr.*

Adam Waller                            Escondido                   Jr.

Miracle Tausaga                        Mt. Miguel                 Jr.

*Chance Eskam                       Carlsbad                      Jr.*

 

Second Team

Tirso Lara                              Poway                          Sr.

Janrad Fikingas                      Poway                          Sr.

Manny Boyle                          Valley Center               Sr.

Gabe Faller                             Poway                         Sr.

Alonzo Osuna                         Brawley                       Sr.

*Alex McIntyre                      La Costa Canyon         So.*

Antonio Perez                        Central Union              Jr.

Cameron Chavez                    Cathedral Catholic      Sr.

Anthony Ball                          RBV                            Sr.

*Connor Anderson                La Costa Canyon         Sr.*

Nicholas Kimball                    San Marcos                  Sr.

*Miles Curcic                         La Costa Canyon        Sr.*

Jose Sandoval                         Holtville                      Sr.

James Cannon                        Escondido                    Sr.

 

Athlete of the Year: Victor Lopez, Poway

Coach of the Year: C. J. Johnson, Holtville

 

*ALL-CIF GIRLS WATER POLO*

 

First Team

Jessica Webster                       Bishop's                       Sr.

Julia Hermann                         Torrey Pines                Sr.

*Makena Magro                       Carlsbad                      Sr.*

Hannah Carrillo                       Bishop's                       So.

Heidi Moreland                       La Jolla                        Sr.

Michelle Martinelli                   Torrey Pines                Sr.

*Katrina King                         Carlsbad                       Sr.*

Lauren Silver                          La Jolla                        Jr.

Mackenzie Wiley                     Coronado                    So.

Natalie Chun                           Bishop's                       Jr.

 

Second Team

*Lexie Domingo                       Carlsbad                      Sr.*

*Brittany Buckley                     Carlsbad                      Sr.*

Kelsey Blacker                        Cathedral Catholic      So.

Cassidy Wiley                         Coronado                    So.

Sarah Young                           La Jolla                        Jr.

Sierra Stillwater                      Henry                          Sr.

Tiffany Larson                        Ramona                       Sr.

Madison Kafka-Asper              Bishop's                      So.

Taylor Bertrand                       La Jolla                       Jr.

*Julia Ingersoll                          Carlsbad                     Sr.*

 

Player of the Year: Jessica Webster, Bishop's

Coach of the Year: Doug Peabody, Bishop's Reported by Patch 21 hours ago.
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12South Taproom owners to open Pub5 downtown

March 14, 2013, 1:08 pm
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Cassidy: Dow Jones industrial average's mad run isn't much to cheer about

March 14, 2013, 1:19 pm
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Amplify Learning leases space in Inman Square

March 14, 2013, 2:55 pm
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Amplify Learning, formerly the Writers’ Express and a division of Wireless Generation, has leased 6,317 square feet of office space at 1035 Cambridge St. in Cambridge, Mass. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A report from Cassidy Turley said fourth quarter average rents in East Cambridge at Class B properties were $41.54. Amplify Learning joins a variety of companies at 1035 Cambridge Street in Inman Square including members in co-working space at Geek Offices. Cushman & Wakefield of Massachusetts,… Reported by bizjournals 17 hours ago.
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Cassidy: Dow Jones' record run isn't much to cheer about

March 14, 2013, 2:49 pm
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Aquatic Center Backers Petition Court to Order Special Election

March 15, 2013, 3:03 am
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Aquatic Center Backers Petition Court to Order Special Election Patch Warren, NJ --

Attorneys for the Berkeley Aquatic Center filed a motion in Union County Superior Court hoping to force Berkeley Heights Township into setting a date for a special election which could pave the way for the center's proposed 51,000-square foot facility in Warren.  

The township had been ordered by Union County Superior Court Judge Karen M. Cassidy to set a date for an election for residents to weigh in on the BAC's request for a sewer connection for the Warren center, after the Township Council voted against allowing the connection in 2011. 

According to a press release issued by the Back the BAC, which supports the proposed Warren facility, the court's order was issued on Feb. 25, when a township-requested injunction against a petition drive for a vote was denied.

The press release noted Judge Cassidy ordered the township to schedule a special election date within 10 days of the order, in compliance with conditions set forth in the Faulkner Act, but the township hasn't done so. 

"This court decision was the latest in a series of failed attempt by Mayor Bruno and the Township Council to deny Berkeley Heights' residents the vote on a sewer agreement allowing the BAC to connect to the Berkley Heights Sewer Plant and to block a new BAC facility from being built in Warren Township," the press release said. 

In December 2012, weeks after a committee of petitioners on behalf of the BAC submitted more than the requisite amount of signatures required by law to set a special election, the township filed its unsuccessful request for an injunction. 

"Mayor Bruno and the Township Council continue to try to stop or delay this special election. Under his direction the township failed to follow the law and set an election date back in December," said the BAC's Jim Wood. "Then they filed an attempt to get an injunction—which failed. Now, even under a clear and direct order from the court, they choose to remain defiant." 

"Keep in mind that throughout this entire process we've been asking the Mayor and Township Council for an opportunity to sit down and discuss this issue so that maybe we can come to an agreement that would put an end to this costly litigation and forgo the need for a costly special election," Wood said. "Every one of those requests, even one as recently as last week, were denied." Reported by Patch 5 hours ago.
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Expedition 34 Return Home Delayed Due To Severe Weather, Undocking Scheduled For Tonight

March 15, 2013, 7:20 am
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The return of three Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) was delayed due to inclement weather at the landing site in Kazakhstan today. American astronaut Kevin Ford and Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Yevgeny Tarelkin were scheduled to land early this morning but will be held over until the weather clears for a safe landing, according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Russian space officials said a severe winter storm blanketed the region with fog and freezing rain and would hamper rescue helicopters deployed to make a rendezvous with the Soyuz landing. The scheduled undocking of the Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft will now take place later this evening and arrive in the northeast region of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan Saturday morning (local time).

The three Expedition 34 crew had already boarded the capsule and were ready to close the hatch when Russian officials called off the undocking at the last minute.

Victor Solovyev, chief flight director at Russia’s Mission Control told the three crew members that “the weather is really horrible” and the undocking would have to be delayed. The official announcement of the delay came from the Russian state commission headed by veteran cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev.

"Due to the bad weather conditions in the Soyuz capsule landing zone, it has been decided to postpone the landing until March 16," Roscosmos said on its website.

Russian meteorologists forecast better weather conditions for a Saturday morning landing, with mostly clear skies.

This is not the first time a Soyuz return was delayed. In 2009, two separate crews were held back a day; one due to inclement weather and another for technical reasons.

If the all clear is given, the three crew members will undock and depart the orbiting space lab at 7:43 p.m. EDT tonight and head for Arkalyk, Kazakhstan for a landing at around 11:06 p.m. EDT (Saturday March 16 at 9:06 a.m. local time). They will have spent 144 days in space since their October 23, 2012 launch.

When Soyuz undocks from the ISS, Canada Space Agency’s Chris Hadfield will take the reigns as Commander of Expedition 35. He will become the first Canadian astronaut to take command of the station. Hadfield and crewmates NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko will tend to the station for two weeks until three new members arrive: NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russian cosmonauts Pavel Vinogradov and Alexander Misurkin (future Expedition 36 crew).

NASA TV will have live coverage of the Expedition 34 crew departure beginning at 4 p.m. EDT today. After farewells between the crew members, the hatch on the Soyuz capsule will close at around 4:25 p.m. NASA coverage of the undocking will begin at 7:15 p.m. and landing coverage will begin at 9:45 p.m. and will continue until the crew touch down safely in Kazakhstan and arrive at the medical tent on site. Reported by redOrbit 1 hour ago.
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5 Things: Rascal Flats/Band Perry Tickets on Sale Today

March 15, 2013, 5:41 am
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5 Things: Rascal Flats/Band Perry Tickets on Sale Today Patch Mansfield, MA --

*1. Today's Weather From the National Weather Service*

· Today: A chance of sprinkles after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
· Tonight: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8pm, then a chance of flurries between 8pm and 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 8 mph.

 

*2. Comcast Center Tickets on Sale*

Tickets for Rascal Flats and the Band Perry at the Comcast Center on June 14 go on sale today at 10 a.m. Tickets range from $43.60 for lawn seats to $82.35 for covered reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased though Live Nation or at the Comcast Center.

 

*3. Mulan Jr. at the Qualters Middle School*

Tickets are now available for The Un-Common Young Performers' Production of DISNEY'S MULAN JR.  This staged adaptation of the favorite movie will be presented on Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Qualters Middle School in Mansfield.

Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan.  The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor!  DISNEY'S MULAN JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit.  The score includes favorites like "Reflection,""Honor to Us All" and "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as well as new songs that will get you up on your feet!  

The young cast of talented first through sixth graders is guided by Director and Mansfield High School Senior Alex Fullerton.  Choreography has been created by Coyle and Cassidy High School Junior Katie Armstrong with Music Direction by Linda Barbieri.

This presentation of Disney's Mulan, Jr. offers parents and grandparents a wonderful age-appropriate venue to expose children to the live theatre experience. This show is guaranteed to appeal to kids of all ages and allows the audience to enjoy theatre for kids by kids. Join us in encouraging the appreciation of the arts in a whole new generation!

Performances:
Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 16, 2013, 2:00 pm
Sunday, March 17, 2013, 2:00 pm

Tickets Purchased at the Door:
$15 Adults, $12 Students

 

*4. Volunteers Needed for Great American Cleanup of Mansfield*

Keep Mansfield Beautiful is now looking for volunteers to take part in the Great American Cleanup of Mansfield on April 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to a special picnic at the Comcast Center. To sign up, click here.

 

*5. Mansfield Resident's Work to be Featured at Local Quilt Show*

The Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild will be holding their biennial Quilt Show, Traditions and Treasures, Saturday, March 16 (10-5), and Sunday, March 17 (10-4), at the Blue Hills Regional Technical High School in Canton, MA.

Local quilter and resident of Mansfield; Mary Ann Zonenshine will have quilts on display at the show.   She among 50 fellow guild members from 30 different towns south and west of Boston exhibiting some 150 quilts at the show.   Many of these quilters have produced prize winning works and have had their quilts exhibited in Regional, National and International shows.   

Mary Ann is a professional quilter, and part owner of ‘Mad About Quilt’ on route 106 in Manfield.   She has been quilting for over 20 years and has been a member of the guild for 6 years.   She has displayed her works at several local and regional quilt shows.  A talented quilter who has won several awards and ribbons for her work.

For more information about the show and The Martha Howard Quilt, go to the guilds website, www.RNQG.org. Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Berkeley Aquatic Center Backers Petition Court to Order Special Election

March 15, 2013, 4:57 am
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Berkeley Aquatic Center Backers Petition Court to Order Special Election Patch New Providence-Berkeley Heights, NJ --

Attorneys for the Berkeley Aquatic Center filed a motion in Union County Superior Court hoping to force Berkeley Heights Township into setting a date for a special election which could pave the way for the center's proposed 51,000-square foot facility in Warren.  

The township had been ordered by Union County Superior Court Judge Karen M. Cassidy to set a date for an election for residents to weigh in on the BAC's request for a sewer connection for the Warren center, after the Township Council voted against allowing the connection in 2011. 

According to a press release issued by the Back the BAC, which supports the proposed Warren facility, the court's order was issued on Feb. 25, when a township-requested injunction against a petition drive for a vote was denied.

The press release noted Judge Cassidy ordered the township to schedule a special election date within 10 days of the order, in compliance with conditions set forth in the Faulkner Act, but the township hasn't done so. 

"This court decision was the latest in a series of failed attempt by Mayor Bruno and the Township Council to deny Berkeley Heights' residents the vote on a sewer agreement allowing the BAC to connect to the Berkley Heights Sewer Plant and to block a new BAC facility from being built in Warren Township," the press release said. 

In December of 2012, weeks after a committee of petitioners on behalf of the BAC submitted more than the requisite amount of signatures required by law to set a special election, the township filed its unsuccessful request for an injunction. 

"Mayor Bruno and the Township Council continue to try to stop or delay this special election. Under his direction the township failed to follow the law and set an election date back in December," said the BAC's Jim Wood. "Then they filed an attempt to get an injunction—which failed. Now, even under a clear and direct order from the court, they choose to remain defiant." 

"Keep in mind that throughout this entire process we've been asking the Mayor and Township Council for an opportunity to sit down and discuss this issue so that maybe we can come to an agreement that would put an end to this costly litigation and forgo the need for a costly special election," Wood said. "Every one of those requests, even one as recently as last week, were denied." Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Plainfield

March 15, 2013, 4:17 am
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Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Plainfield Patch Plainfield, IL --

It's almost St. Patrick's Day, and even if you're not lucky enough to be Irish, there's still fun to be had.

Here's what's happening in Plainfield this year on March 17:

· Durbin's of Plainfield will offer an Irish breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon before the annual Plainfield Hometown Irish parade; following the parade, diners can enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and a 3 p.m. performance by Ireland's Doonaree Pipe Band.
· Tap House Grill will offer an all-you-can-eat kegs and eggs buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus St. Patrick's Day drink specials.
· Returning for the 11th year is the Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade, stepping off from Plainfield Central High School at 1 p.m. This year's grand marshals are former Plainfield Mayor Jim Waldorf and wife Mary Ann; the parade queen is 11-year-old Katie Cassidy. Click here for more information on the day's festivities and road closures, or visit the parade website.
· The Naperville Knights of Columbus will combine St. Paddy's Day revelry with fighting kids' cancer as they host the annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at the old Plainfield Fire Department building on DesPlaines Street. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for details.
· Following the parade, adults can take part at a pub crawl starting at 3 p.m., traveling to Tap House Grill, Front Street Cantina, Bin 48, Moe Joe's, Uptown Eatery & Tap and HopScotch & Vine.
· The Penalty Box will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and its first anniversary with drink specials, plus live music, prizes and giveaways from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bar is also partnering with Guinness to raise money for the Leary Firefighters Foundation throughout the month of March.
· Moe Joe's will offer green beer, Irish dancers and a leprechaun DJ.

*Celebrate safely*

If you're planning to indulge in a drink or two, please do it safely — and don't drive. 

Here are some local cab companies that can get you home safe and sound:

*COMPANY: *Hero Towing**
PHONE: 815-254-0143
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield area
RATES: There's a $35 flat rate for the "last call special," which will get both you and your car home safely. 

*COMPANY: *Plainfield Taxi **
PHONE: 815-609-7533
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, Lisle
RATES: Meter starts at $2 and each mile is $2.40. Additional passengers are $1 each.

*COMPANY: AAA Express Limo & Taxi*
PHONE: 815-436-2500
SERVICE AREA: All Chicago suburbs
RATES: Local service rates are $2.30 per mile, with a minimum charge of $7.   

*COMPANY: Naperville DuPage Taxi*
PHONE: 630-961-3232
SERVICE AREA: The area surrounding Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Warrenville, Winfield, Wheaton and Woodridge
RATES: Local service rates are metered and have a $7 minimum charge. There is a $1 charge for each additional passenger.   

*COMPANY: AAA Naperville Express Taxi    * 
PHONE: 630-355-9511
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote

*COMPANY: White Eagle Express*
PHONE: 630-355-0005
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote

*COMPANY: Naperville Taxi*
PHONE: 630-355-5959
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Local service uses a metered rate. All rides have a $5 minimum charge, regardless of distance. The meter starts at $2 for a flag pull, and there is a $1 charge per trip for each additional passenger. Beyond that, the cabs charge $2.40 per mile rate the first mile and 60 cents per minute of waiting time.

*Related: *

· *Plainfield Police on the Lookout for St. Paddy's Day Drunken Drivers*
· *Erin go Bragh! Take Our St. Paddy's Day Quiz* Reported by Patch 4 hours ago.
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Frank A. Cadus, 87, Bremervoerder Chorus Member

March 15, 2013, 4:57 am
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Frank A. Cadus, 87, Bremervoerder Chorus Member Patch Mineola, NY --

Frank A. Cadus of Mineola passed away on March 11, 2013.

He was a proud member of the Bremervoerder Chorus.

He was predeceased by his wife Doris. Devoted father of Anthony and Monica; grandfather of Anthony and Elizabeth.

A wake was held on March 13 and 14 at the Cassidy Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 15 at 9:45 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church with interment at St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Villlage.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Bremervoerder Chorus. Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Intrepid College Prep Signs Lease to Open 5-12 School in Southeast Nashville

March 15, 2013, 5:04 am
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Location will be at Lakeshore Christian Church on Bell Forge Lane East at Bell Road for July 2013 Opening

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) March 15, 2013

Intrepid College Prep, a tuition-free public charter school for grades 5-12, has successfully secured a location in Antioch as their future home. Intrepid College Prep will be located within a 22,000-square foot block of open space on the south side of the Lakeshore Christian Church building. Of the partnership with Lakeshore Christian Church, school leader Mia Howard states, “We knew immediately that this space was the right choice for Intrepid. We needed to be located in the Hickory Hollow area to take part in revitalizing this community and we also wanted community stakeholders to stand behind what we’re doing at Intrepid ⎯ providing a high-quality tuition-free choice for families. We found that at Lakeshore.”

Since receiving their approval from the MNPS Board of Education to operate a new middle and high school in Antioch, Intrepid considered many facility options in search of the right space for a small but growing school. “Our facility needs are unique as a slow growth school. We don’t need as much space now as we will need next year, or the year after that but families want and deserve consistency,” says the school’s Facilities Sub-Committee Chair, Crews Johnston.

When Lakeshore acquired the Bell Forge facility in 2007, the space now leased to Intrepid was occupied by Superpetz, the animal supplies retailer. Superpetz vacated the space during their 2010 wave of store closures.

“It takes a very unique tenant to lease space from a church. Because of our strong convictions about the future use of our 22,000-square foot space, we had already passed on other leasing opportunities when along came Intrepid,” said Randy Cordell, Senior Pastor at Lakeshore Christian. “The overarching mission of serving the community is shared by Lakeshore and Intrepid. We think they will be a great fit for the space and look forward to seeing them grow to provide a high-quality education to Nashville youth.”

Although Intrepid will have access to all 22,000-square feet the opening day of school, Intrepid plans to build out only 4,500-square feet of classroom facilities in the first year. They will grow into the space over time until the entirety of the 22,000-square feet consists of new-construction, school-specific facilities.

Community Collaboration

Establishing Intrepid’s school home required significant community collaboration. In addition to community members helping to knock on doors and educate Antioch families about school choice, Intrepid has several board members who volunteered their professional expertise to ensure Intrepid’s search for a long-term space was successful. John Barton, a healthcare group executive with Regions Bank advised Intrepid through the process. Crews Johnston III of real estate firm Cassidy Turley, represented Intrepid during the site selection process. Ryan Holt, Associate Attorney with Sherrard & Roe, PLC, provided legal services during the lease negotiation. All are board members of Intrepid who worked pro-bono on the project. Intrepid College Prep has also worked with Hastings Architecture to design the space.

John Gifford and Austin Benedict, both brokers at the real estate firm Colliers International, represented Lakeshore in marketing the space and negotiating the Intrepid lease. “Both Lakeshore and Intrepid have very unique needs. We’re proud to have participated in a transaction that surpassed some overwhelming challenges including growing a tenant rapidly within space shared by another entity,” said Austin Benedict. “Lakeshore and Intrepid have complimentary use patterns and John and I are satisfied these two will fit very well together.”

About Intrepid College Prep

Intrepid College Prep’s mission is to provide every student in grades five through twelve with the academic foundation, financial literacy, and ethical development necessary to excel in selective colleges, earn professional opportunities, and demonstrate positive leadership. Intrepid College Prep will open to 90 students in fifth grade on July 30, 2013. Creating a unique curriculum, which includes financial literacy in every grade, Intrepid plans to offer three English Language Arts classes, two math classes and science and social studies in its middle school. Intrepid extends longer than most area middle schools with a 190-day school year, and 7:30 am to 5:00 pm school day. Within the longer school day, the school provides tutoring, homework support and daily enrichment in areas like yoga, music, basketball, and art. Intrepid College Prep was founded with the support of Building Excellent Schools and the Tennessee Charter School Incubator. To learn more about Intrepid College Prep, visit http://www.intrepidcollegeprep.org

About Lakeshore Christian Church

Lakeshore Christian Church, located at 5434 Bell Forge Lane East in Antioch, is a 1500-member, non-denominational community church. Lakeshore has been a mainstay in the Antioch community since 1974, when Lakeshore started its church out of a home in the Antioch area. The church moved to their Anderson Road facility in 1977 and remained there until the need for more space necessitated the acquisition of their current space at 5434 Bell Forge Lane East. For more information on Lakeshore, visit http://www.lakeshorechristian.com. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Maryka Biaggio: The Pinkerton Detectives -- Good, Bad, and Ugly

March 15, 2013, 6:55 am
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Daniel Stashower's new nonfiction book, Hour of Peril, tells the harrowing tale of how Allan Pinkerton, founder of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, saved Abraham Lincoln from assassination in 1861. Pinkerton and his associate, female detective Kate Warne, foiled a well-planned plot to assassinate Lincoln as he made his way to the Capitol for the inauguration. Allan Pinkerton's abolitionist sympathies were well-known at the time, and Lincoln no doubt considered him an honorable man who was perfectly suited to the role of personal protector.

But not all of Allan Pinkerton's charges or the Agency's causes were so noble, and over the several decades following the Civil War the Pinkerton Agency developed a reputation for unscrupulous and even brazenly illegal activity. In 1874, after Frank and Jesse James robbed a train in Missouri, the Pinkerton Agency was hired to bring the James brothers to justice. A band of Pinkertons surrounded the James' family farm in Clay County, Missouri, and, in an attempt to flush out the brothers, pitched incendiary devices through the windows. But the brothers weren't on the scene, and one device exploded inside the house, killing Frank and Jesse's eight-year-old brother and maiming their mother. Public sentiment went with the James' family, and the Pinkertons gave up the chase, slinking off in defeat.

The Pinkertons also gained a reputation for ruthless strikebreaking, and many industrialists hired them to squelch strikes. Some people even contended that it was the Pinkertons who unleashed a bomb at what started out as a peaceful demonstration in Chicago's Haymarket Square in May 1886. The ensuing Haymarket Riot led to the death of one police officer and several demonstrators, the speedy trial of eight anarchists, and the execution of four of the anarchists. Although the allegation that the Pinkertons incited the riot was never proven, the Pinkerton's reputation as clandestine and ruthless strikebreakers no doubt fueled the rumor and lent it credibility.

The Pinkertons have cropped up in many popular books and films over the years, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Dashiell Hammett, a one-time Pinkerton detective, admits he drew inspiration from his detective days in crafting such characters as Sam Spade. My own recently published novel, Parlor Games, is based on the true story of a beautiful young woman and the Pinkerton detective who pursued her, foiling what he and the wealthy men who hired him considered bold attempts at blackmail. The Pinkertons called May Dugas "the most dangerous woman in the world," but she dismissed this moniker as mere puffery on their part. In Parlor Games she tells her side of the story. But as in many matters historical, the truth is elusive, and readers of Parlor Games must come to their own conclusion about May Dugas and her particular Pinkerton pursuer. Reported by Huffington Post 1 hour ago.
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Heights HS Academic Team Back on TV This Month

March 15, 2013, 9:57 am
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Heights HS Academic Team Back on TV This Month Patch Hasbrouck Heights, NJ --

Hasbrouck Heights High School's academic team returns to the TV screen this month taking on J.P. Stevens High School in the MSG Varsity's "The Challenge" quiz show.

The team beat out Waldwick High School last fall in round one advancing to round two in the challenge which will air Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. on Cablevision's Channel 14.

The Hasbrouck Heights High School team is represented by: Christopher Sciancalepore, Connor DiCorcia, Connor McCabe, who serves as captain, and Michael Perez. Alternate team members are Kushal Parokh and Benjamin Ker. Catherine Cassidy, assistant principal and principal Linda Simmons serve as academic advisors. 

Hasbrouck Heights High School is joined by 47 other schools from New Jersey as they progress through the Regional Rounds in trying to qualify for the Tri-State Championship Playoffs.

“The Challenge” includes 192 high schools from the entire tri-state area.

The show is in its fourth season and is hosted by Jared Cotter who is also host of “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show” and a popular semi-finalist from American Idol. 

One school from each region will be crowned regional champion and will win $2,500 for their school.

The regional winners will then go on to “The Challenge” Championship where they square off in a Tri-State Showdown.

The school awarded the title of Tri-State Champion will receive $10,000 in prize money and each student participating in the final “Challenge” Championship game will receive $500. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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