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I have been very this week working on a lecture I am giving to an archaeology class at MUN next week. I had intended to write this post on some archaeology site maps I produced for my work. When I saw the post on the Elfshot blog about Tim's intention to make a Dorset Pre-Inuit parka. Along with the description of his project, he posted some nice shots of Dorset art. I had collected similar photos of other Dorset art last year that I was going to use in a future post but seeing what Tim was up to on Elfshot made me think that I may as well ride his coattails, so to speak. (I voted for Tim to make the Beothuk bow, a project I think he should still do!)
The Dorset Pre-Inuit were an Arctic adapted people who were first recognized archaeologically by anthropologist Diamond Jenness in the early 1920s at Cape Dorset, Hudson Bay. The Dorset are part of a larger cultural manifestation archaeologically known as the Arctic Small Tool Tradition. In Labrador, the Dorset are subdivided into Early, Middle, and Late phases and are archaeologically visible from ~2500 years ago to ~600 years ago. On the Island of Newfoundland, they are confined to the Middle Dorset but are almost as long-lasting dating from ~2500 years ago to ~800 years ago. Currently, on the Island of Newfoundland, there are 255 known Dorset Pre-Inuit sites and about 400 in Labrador.
Dorset art shows up occasionally at their archaeological sites throughout the entire Dorset period in the Arctic and in this province. Dorset art in Labrador tends to be more naturalistic and made from inorganic material while on the Island the art tends to be more stylistic and made from organic materials. For example, then graduate student Robert Anstey found the carvings below, which he interpreted as Polar Bear heads, on the Point Riche site near Port au Choix in 2010. Their function is uncertain although the little hole near the top (?) may indicate they were worn as charms, decorations for clothing or tools or maybe they were part of a necklace.
Towards the end of the Dorset period, their material culture starts to go through some pretty drastic changes in Labrador. A warming climate (not a good thing for cold weather, arctic adapted culture) and or the introduction of the Thule/Inuit and Norse (Europeans) into the traditional Dorset homeland are possible causes for the changes in the Dorset culture. While the exact cause of the changes are unknown, the changes were manifested in things like Dorset stone tools, which become much larger and a seeming increase in the quantity of Dorset art. In this province, 40 Late Dorset sites are known from northern Labrador, several of these sites have produced Late Dorset art. Perhaps the best-known art comes from Avayalik Island and Shuldham Island.
All of these carvings are small as you can tell from the scale in several of the pictures. With the exception of the mask which is large enough to be worn by a person. There are carvings of Polar Bears, human beings, seashells, birds and a possible seal or walrus.
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Final installment in The Cape Codder's holiday season "Gifts of Hope" series of articles describing how Lower Cape Outreach Council helps those in need across the Lower and Outer Cape.
For Alyce, Lower Cape Outreach Council not only saved her family from a financial disaster, but also gave her an indispensable career boost.
Her story underscores that LCOC is much more than a social service agency. For many clients, it's also a business advisor through its Hope Works program.
"Our goal is to help our neighbors lead more secure and independent lives," explained Gennie Moran, LCOC's chief operating officer. "Hope Works help clients achieve their career goals and job objectives."
They get support by: • Identifying suitable job targets • Creating or updating a resume • Preparing for interviews • Using online job match tools and other job resources • Enrolling in Commonwealth of Massachusetts career programs · •Upgrading skills through referral to and tuition aid for adult education and training programs
For the past 37 years, Lower Cape Outreach Council has been dedicated to providing short-term emergency food, clothing and financial assistance to residents of the eight towns that constitute the Lower Cape Cod: Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet.
"But, today we go beyond emergency, short- term assistance to offer our clients a level of support that can make meaningful changes in their lives and help them become more self-sufficient members of the Cape Cod community," said LCOC's Moran.
In Alyce's case, LCOC helped connect her to Entrepreneurship for All, a Lowell-based small business accelerator program which recruits experts, investors, businesses and mentors to partner with other community groups across the state.
It's 12-week intensive accelerator program prepares entrepreneurs like Alyce for the many responsibilities they face pitching, funding and eventually developing their ideas. It also invests in the most promising ventures through monetary incentives and awards.
(To protect Alcye and her family's identity, her name is changed and her particular pitch to EforAll is being withheld).
While Alyce is hopeful her concept will receive EforAll support, she already feels like a success, given where she and her family found themselves earlier this year before she got up the courage to contact LCOC.
With three children under 7 years of age, she and her husband at times held down four separate jobs, he as a carpenter and restaurant worker, she waitressing two shifts a day many times of the year.
Still, making ends meet always was a struggle on Cape Cod, especially in the cold winter months when Alyce might come home after only a $20 shift.
When her husband was in a car accident and hurt his back, the walls began to close in "faster than I could ever have imagined," she said.
"My husband had to miss work, and my income wasn't enough to meet all our bills, including $1,600 a month for rent," she said. "There were many days when I said to myself, 'How did all this happen so fast?' I realized that any family can be one paycheck away from homelessness. It was very scary."
It's estimated that as many as 40 percent of all families in the country have $400 or less in emergency savings.
When her husband finally was able to return to work and they thought they would see daylight, his van broke down. They had only $500 in emergency funds, but the repair bill was $1,100.
"It was so discouraging," said Alyce.
Then, a neighbor encouraged her to reach out to LCOC, which had provided toys at Christmas for her children.
"I got up the courage to call and explain our circumstances. Almost immediately, LCOC wrote a check directly to the repair shop," she explained.
They also educated the family how to apply for fuel assistance and food stamps, something Alyce never imagined ever having to do.
To Alyce and her husband, that $600 was so much more than a one-time helping hand. "It has truly become an investment in our future," she said. "My husband was able to get back to work and not lose another paycheck. He is doing very well again physically and professionally."
And by connecting with LCOC, Alyce learned about Hope Works.
Having built a small business for herself when she lived in California, her entrepreneurial spirit was revived by mentors she met at LCOC.
"The restaurant thing wasn't sustainable, especially raising three young children. Hope Works is helping me find my niche in the Cape Cod community and economy. I'm now thinking about how I can make a real difference for my family and the Cape," she said.
"My family is part the demographic on the Cape of 25- to 40-year-olds who find it increasingly difficult to support families on limited incomes with high costs of living. It's why so many of us are forced to leave here," said Alyce, who belongs to the Young Professionals of Cape Cod.
According to the Boston Globe, between 2000 and 2010, Barnstable County lost about 15,000 year-round residents aged 25 to 44. That trend likely has accelerated. This spring, the UMass Donahue Institute projected that while Massachusetts would add almost 772,000 residents between 2015 and 2035, Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties would lose more than 24,000, many of them young adults.
As 2018 turns to 2019, Alyce and her family are in a much better place.
"It's been a humbling time," she said. "I simply don't know where we would be right now without LCOC. They brought so much love and caring into our lives. They truly helped me overcome the depression that seemed to surround me."
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Anonymous, $48,529.5
Anonymous Champions of Hope - (Platium, Gold, Silver, Bronze), $2,250
Total Anonymous, $50,779.5
Bornemeier Party, $295
Barbara & Ralph Smith, $1,000
Chris Kenney & Pat Eggers, $100
Conant Family, $150
D.W. Delaney Builder, Inc, $1,000
Diana & John, $50
Dick & Mauren Callahan, $1,000
Don Llyod, $100
Donna & Rich Goselin, $100
Douglas & Laurel Costa, $250
Eadie's Mah Jong Girls, $50
Edward C Yasuna, $50
Ellen L Bach, $400
First Fruits Greens Sale - Church of the Holy Spirit, $1,000
Florence & Martin Richman, $50
From Jennifer & Howard, $100
Gary & Lynne Forester, $250
Gary W. Brusseau, $25
Grace & Darwin Price, $20
Grammy & Pap from the Grandchildren, $350
Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do to help families and those in need on the lower cape., $100
Happy Musicians, $500
Holiday Drive, $30
Jean & Kip Snow, $550
Thomas & Karen Harmon, $125
Virginia L Barath, $110
West Branch Capital LLC, $100
JP & Mary Lenney, $1,000
Judy Keller, $100
Kate McCaarthy, $50
Kay & Tom Benaroch, $30
Kim & Nancy, Brewster MA, $50
Larry & Cindy, $50
Martha McDonald, $150
Mary & Bill Indelicato, $100
Mike & Martha Downs, $100
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Baumgart, $50
Nancy & John Whelan, $75
Orleans Yoga (Thanksgiving Day benefit class), $300
Ray & Jane Damphousse, $100
Robert & Nancy Renn, $1,000
Roz & Lou Weisz, $800
Susan Aalpoel, $100
The Abar Family, $100
The Bests and The Kennedys, $200
The Cold River Farm - Paul & Mitzi Daley, $1,000
The Nolin Family, $100
The Querfeld, $100
Nauset Farms Holiday Charity Event, $185
Land Ho Trivia Night Players, $330
In Loving Memory of Bill, $50
In Loving Memory of Dave and Gloria Gilmore, $50
In Memory of Al Flint, $25
In Memory of Ann Gauthier, $150
In Memory of Arthur, Marcia & Chris Nickerson, $50
In Memory of Cassie Meech, $50
In Memory of Charles & Evelyn Darling, $35
In Memory of Charles Kantor, $30
In Memory of Charles R Wolff, $200
In Memory of David E. Pike Sr., $25
In Memory of Dorothy A. Mohr, $100
In Memory of Edgar W. Davis, Jr., $25
In Memory of Eileen Keough, $500
In Memory of Grampa Ron Alexander, $25
In Memory of Halen Downing, $100
In Memory of Hazel Baker, $25
In Memory of Jeanne M. Lawless, $100
In Memory of Joe & Rita, $400
In Memory of John Lance Grant, $100
In Memory of Katherine M Baker, $50
In Memory of Ken, $25
In Memory of Our Late Spouses, $50
In Memory of Our Parents - Lee Arneson & Steve Neyes, $100
In Memory of our parents Alma Mcarthur & Richard & Alice Drown, $100
In Memory of Paul Seelbach, $25
In Memory of Paula P. Raye, $200
In Memory of Rita Mackie, $50
In Memory of Robert & Janet Huie, $100
In Memory of Rolf Hammer, $50
In Memory of Ronald DeCamp, $25
In Memory of Thelma and Lawrence Downey, $100
In Memory of Tommy Powers & Jim Maples, $100
In Memory of Virginia Bonoffski, $150
In Memory of William B. Piersol II, $40
J. Bari in Memory of Victoria Barraqato, $25
Joady & Alex of Victory Fisheries In Memory of Al Brown, $25
Margo & Bob Bunzick In Memory of our Parents, $50
Trish Goslee In Memory of Charles Goslee, $250
Barry & Gail In Memory of Mary & James Murphy, $50
From Blue Water Book Club In Memory of Susan Lindquist, $105
Waffle Brunch: In Memory of Andrew Cederbaum, $70
For Margaret & David Rost, $25
In honor of Cathy Cowden & Family; Carolyn & Leigh Mozes; David Handville, $300
In Honor of Good Friends, $50
In Honor of LCOC Staff: Larry, Gennie & Therese, $3,000
In Honor of William Rangnow, $100
In lieu of gift basket client's requested donation to LCOC , $100
This donation is being made on behalf of Anne Kraus. Have a Merry Christmas., $50
This holiday donation is made with gratitude in honor of the teachers and staff members at the Orleans Elementary School. Thank you for your tireless care and support for the children of our community! Merry Christmas! Lula and Fergus Punch, $50


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221 Woody Creek Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach
SPECTACULAR SUNSETS OVER LONG WATER & GOLF VISTAS MESMERIZE THE SENSES IN THIS CUSTOM BLT 3 BDRM/4.5 BTH + OFC. + HOBBY RM/4TH BDRM. HIGH CEILINGS & WALLS OF GLASS FILL THE INTERIOR W/ NATURAL LIGHT. THE FLR PLN MAXIMIZES PRIVACY & PURPOSE. THE KITCHEN HAS DOUBLE OVENS, A GAS COOKTOP & BREAKFAST BAR THAT OPENS TO A SPACIOUS FAM RM W/ CATHEDRAL CEILING, GAS FIREPLACE & VIEWS. RETIRING AFTER GOLF OR TENNIS IS EZ IN THE MASTER SUITE THAT BOASTS A LG WARDROBE RM & HIS-AND-HER BTHS. SPACIOUS GUEST BDRMS W/ ENSUITE BATHS ARE PRIVATELY LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLR W/ A SUNSET BALCONY. THE SCREENED LANAI OPEN TO AN EXTENSIVE 2 STORY SCREENED PATIO W/ WATERFALL IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING. A PAVERED CIRCULAR DRIVE, 2.5 CAR GARAGE & SEPARATE GOLF CART GARAGE DOOR ARE JUST SOME OF THE EXTRAS IN THIS CUSTOM HM.Exterior was recently repainted.
Covered and Screened Lanai - 17 x 10 With Screened Patio Extension
Screened Patio Extension 31 x 25 has beautiful tropical pond with water fall
Irrigation system connected to seller's well
Custom night lighting outline the driveway, walkway, exterior landscaping as well as the water fall on the lanai enhancing the beauty of the home.
3 AC units - 1 new, 1 still under warranty
263-ponte Vedra Beach-w Of A1a-s Of Cr-210
Beach Access, Club Facilities, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Basket Ball Court(s), Playground, Golf Course, Exercise Room, Walking/Jogging Path, Security Guard, Garbage Pick-up, Community Garbage
Water - Public, Sewer - Public, Cable - Available
Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry Garage, Golf Cart Storage, Circular Drive
Butler Pantry, Vaulted/Cath. Ceil., Ceiling 8+ Ft., Glass Block Windw(s), Window Treatment(s), Atrium Door(s), Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors, Walk-in-Closet(s), Built-in-Bookshelves, Prewired Audio
Range Gas, Down-Draft Cook top, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposer, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Connect, Self Cleaning Oven, Ice Maker-Refrgeratr
Frplc-Fam Rm/Den/Gr, Gas Fireplace, 1 Fireplace
Outside Lighting, Mandatory Fees, Covenants/Restrictns, Porch - Front, Lanai, Lanai - Screened, Sprinkler System, Landscape Lighting
Regular Lot, Other Water View, Golf Course View
Residential, Single Family, PUD
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4 Steps to Maximize Your Car's Trade In Value
The other day, I met a man who was interested in selling his home. He had paid off his mortgage years ago, and had his eyes set on retirement in the Gulf of Mexico. I could tell by the look in his eyes and the tone of his voice, that this was his lifelong dream, finally becoming reality. His passion for moving to a warmer climate in order to rest and relax in the latter years of his life was inspiring. Unfortunately for this man, his home was not selling. He had neglected to properly maintain it over the years, and even when he did accept a lower offer than what he had envisioned, the buyers backed out after the home inspection had gone awry. At this point, the man could either sell the home "as-is," for much less than he had paid into it, or abandon his dream of oceanside living in return for more brutal winters in upstate New York. While I don't know for certain which path this man chose, I do know that it wasn't an easy decision for him to make. The sad fact is that this entire scenario could have been avoided, had this man properly cared for his home over the years.
Much like a home, a car needs to be properly maintained and cared for in order to get the most out of a trade in value, or a cash offer to sell. While a home is much more sprawling and requires an added level of care and attention, a vehicle is intricate with many components and parts. Failing to care for it will result in a lower amount of money when it comes time to sell, and less funds to put toward a newer vehicle when the time comes.
How to Maximize Your Car's Worth Now
The easiest way to maximize the worth of your car in the future, is to take great care of it now. Rather than live with regret, like the man who neglected his home, be purposeful about caring for your vehicle, if you want to get more money for it in return. What can you do today to maximize the return on your investment tomorrow? As it turns out, quite a lot. There are multiple ways to maintain your vehicle over the years, so that when it comes time to sell, you will get more than you would otherwise.
- Keep Up With Regular Maintenance: This is the easiest, yet one of the most forgotten areas of car ownership. It's easy to ignore the "check engine" light after a few days, and neglect to follow an oil change schedule. These seemingly little things, however, will add up to disaster if they are not addressed in a timely manner. That skipped oil change can wreak havoc on important engine components, and ignoring an illuminated check engine light can spell disaster down the road. Taking care of these minor maintenance issues will certainly help keep your car's value where it should be, and it's also wise to keep records of all services performed. Keep a notepad in the glovebox, and jot down dates and descriptions of service to show future buyers that you properly maintained your vehicle over the years. Whether or not you keep records, don't neglect regularly scheduled maintenance!
- Don't Ignore the Dings: Dings, dents, and other cosmetic blemishes may seem like minor offenses now, but they can create major problems in the future. A small chip in the paint can easily turn into a large rust spot, especially after enduring intense winters in upstate New York. Fixing a small paint chip or ding now will be relatively inexpensive, compared to what it will cost you to repair it in the future. Even if that dent from a rogue shopping cart doesn't turn into a large area of rust, potential buyers won't enjoy the unsightliness of these small imperfections. Take care of dings, dents, and scrapes now, so that you don't end up paying for them in the form of a lowball offer later.
- Keep it Clean: Keeping a clean car isn't just advised for resale, but also for the duration of ownership. It's easy to neglect the interior of a car, especially if you have pets or small children as frequent passengers. Vacuum up those Cheerios, scrub out those crayon markings, and keep the windows clear of Fido's drool. These things are easy to ignore on a day-to-day basis, but can add up to major problems if they aren't kept in check. While I am not suggesting that you detail your car daily, I do find it helpful to clear out any crumbs and garbage at least once a week. It is also important to keep the exterior clean, especially during the winter months. Road salt can do serious damage to your paint job if not kept at bay. Cheap car washes are popping up all over the state, so take advantage of them. A clean car, after all, is a happy car.
- Pay Attention to Mileage: This is a tough one for some, and an easy one for others. When you go to sell your car, one of the first things prospective buyers will look at is mileage. Cars that have excessive mileage are often passed over for vehicles with lower numbers on their odometers. If you enjoy cross country road trips or have a long commute to the office, avoiding excessive mileage may not be possible. If you are at least aware of how many miles you are putting on your car, you can better gauge how much you will get for it when you decide to sell, and possibly end up avoiding unnecessary mileage in anticipation of the sale.
Whether you plan to drive your car for over a decade, or prefer to get a newer model every few years, taking exceptional care of your vehicle is the best way to ensure you end up with the most money at the time of sale. Rather than end up like the man who couldn't sell his home and fulfill his lifelong dream, take steps now to get the most for your car in the future.


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Aside from the beauty and history of the sites themselves, one of the most remarkable things I learned while on my Marian pilgrimage across America for my book My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena was that so many people know little about how the Catholic faith impacted their cultural heritage. That includes myself, because for as much as I knew before starting, I discovered much, much more.
As I dug into our nation's history and Catholic heritage, I've discovered that my devotion to Christ and his Mother was changing. It became deeper and broader because I was seeing their roles in my life from a completely different perspective.
So, when Maria Morera Johnson's book, Our Lady of Charity: How A Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love, came across my desk, I was thrilled. I had found a kindred spirit!
In the book, Cuban-born Johnson contemplates and explores the impact devotion to Our Lady of Charity, patroness of Cuba, has had on the Cuban people and herself. She does a great job of telling both the story of the devotion and her own story. In 1965, she immigrated with her family from Cuba to Florida expecting never to return. But in 2015 she returned for the apostolic visit of Pope Francis when she accompanied her mother there at her sister's request. She writes in the Introduction:
I left Cuba in 1965, and I never came back. I have family in Cuba. I had, for decades, a deep yearning to someday return to the land where I was born and to see with my own eyes the sites my parents had described with loving detail. It was one of those dreams we have and then safely store away. I placed my dream of returning to Cuba on a shelf, stacked neatly next to other dreams such as writing a book or retiring to a waterfront home. One day, when we finished raising the children. When we have the money. When we retire. I think the Blessed Mother had her own ideas about the timing.
During the trip, she was able to visit the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre moments after Pope Francis celebrated Mass there. She reconnected with family, her roots, and visited places from her childhood all the while being acutely aware of Our Lady of Charity's presence. With each step of her journey, the devotion that had been instilled in her since her childhood grew.
Johnson's experiences in Cuba convinced her that she needed to tell the story of Our Lady of Charity in book form so that other Cuban-Americans like herself would get to know Our Lady of Charity as well as with her children, nieces and nephews. She's done this in an enchanting, conversational style that draws the reader in and brings this ages-old devotion to life. The book is a short, easy read of just 106 pages and six chapters:
1. Mary Rescues Us from the Storm: The Story of the Virgin of Charity
2. Mary Embraces the Dignity of Her Children: The Colonial Period
3. Patroness of Cuba: The Virgen Mambisa
4. Love Unites Us: Celebrating Our Lady of Charity
5. Ermita de la Caridad: Miami's Shrine for the World
6. How Devotion to Mary Led Me to Her Son, Jesus
Throughout chapters, Johnson weaves her personal heritage with the heritage of Cuba and Our Lady of Charity which makes it a great book for anyone because both histories are fascinating.
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It's true that Cuban-Americans feel the sting of exile, passed on to us by our parents, but at the same time we recognize this as part of the human condition. As Cuban Americans we probably don't know Cuban history as well as American history. But what we do know is that Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, our heavenly mother, has always been with us and always will be. Our parents and grandparents left everything behind in Cuba, but they didn't leave behind the Blessed Mother.
We may know our personal family histories, some of us may have been drilled on the history of Cuba, but our relationship with Our Lady of Charity has been such a part of our cultural landscape that sometimes we forget who she is.
We would do well to see her in her heavenly glory, the Mother of God. The spouse of the Holy Spirit. The Mother of Mercy. The Cause of Our Joy. Co-Redemptorist. Mary has many titles. Relating her story as Our Lady of Charity naturally follows my desire to know about my family and my birthplace.
Like Johnson, most of us will discover that Mary has been an integral part of our heritage. And, like Johnson, once we dig into our heritage, will find ourselves growing in faith and devotion to our Blessed Mother and her Son, Jesus Christ. Johnson's book is motivation to get us started.


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President Donald Trump could play a significant role in boosting M&A deal flow in 2017, according to PwC's U.S. deals leader Bob Saada. Saada said Trump's plans to roll back regulation and increase repatriation of money tied up overseas should be a boon to M&A, as companies can invest less in compliance and instead focus on growth.
Saada's bullishness comes after a strong year for M&A activity in 2016. The value of technology deals in 2016 reached $323.5 billion, a record high, PwC data shows.
One of the most notable tech deals last year, Saada said, was Microsoft's (MSFT) acquisition of LinkedIn (LNKD) .


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I'd like to tell you a little bit about the story behind Max & Sally. First let me introduce myself, my name is Emily Sanders and I'm the illustrator of Max & Sally. I began working as an illustrator when my little boy started school. Spending my days drawing characters and illustrations for various projects and publications.
Before I had my family I worked at a secondary school as an art teacher and had always had an interest in special needs education, particularly in terms of autism. And after I left teaching I volunteered for various autism charities.
One day I went out to look for some books, specifically to help support social and emotional skills and understanding for autistic children. I was surprised that I couldn't find anything and very little aimed specifically at special needs children. I began thinking about creating something myself. And then, as if by magical coincidence, I received an email from Laura Bennett.
Laura had written a book specifically for Makaton users and was searching for an illustrator to help bring the characters of Max & Sally to life! Well, of course, I said yes and we got to work developing the characters and illustrations for the book; with some help from my little westie dog.
And to help you to draw your very own Max I've created a step-by-step guide. I'd love to see your creations, so feel free to share them with us. And as it's nearly Christmas why not try adding some of your own Christmas additions to Max – maybe a Christmas hat, or a Christmas bell collar or even reindeer ears!
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!
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When it comes to building a new kitchen, many homeowners put their focus on the appliances, the cabinets, and the color on the walls. While there's nothing wrong with that, it's important not to forget about the lighting. Some homeowners neglect the lighting because they're not sure which style is going to be best for their kitchen.
At Lighting One, our affiliated showrooms can help you find the perfect fixtures. The staff at your local showroom can explain the differences between styles such as Art Deco, Industrial, and Transitional. Before you know it, you'll have the ideal lights for your new kitchen!
Transitional Lighting
Transitional lighting is one of those styles that can be kind of hard to pin down when it comes to a certain look. Basically, this style falls between traditional (classic) and modern light fixtures. They tend not to be as ornamental as more traditional lights, but not quite as clean and "minimalist" as more contemporary options.
Transitional lights in the kitchen can be placed above the island in the form of pendants, above the breakfast nook in the form of a mini chandelier, or simply on the ceiling in the form of a general ambient fixture. If you'd like to learn more about your options, then visit a Lighting One showroom today!
Art Deco Lighting
Gaining prominence in the 1920s and 30s, Art Deco design influenced everything from lighting to architecture. Grand fixtures could be found in theaters and restaurants, and eventually homes. Art Deco incorporates many geometric shapes and repetitive lines, and light fixtures of this style can look great in your kitchen.
Art Deco lighting can also add a touch of glamour to your kitchen. Depending on the size and layout of the room, you can find Art Deco hanging fixtures that take up a prominent place on the ceiling and provide amazing light for the entire space.
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Industrial lighting tends to have a clean and almost mechanical look, with many bare bulbs and metallic accents. There is little to no ornamentation to industrial fixtures, so if you're going for that simple, streamlined look for your kitchen, then industrial lights could be the perfect choice.
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Next on my post are some of the must-eat places at Baler. For breakfast, we ate at the famous ROLLING STORES just a few minutes away from our Inn. For just 55.00 Pesos you can now enjoy sunny side up egg, tortang talong, 1 cup rice and a skinless longganisa. The food was okay and is enough to satisfy our hungriness.
For Dinner, I decided to take my friends to, also the famous, GEN SHAN'S EAT ALL YOU CAN BUFFET. For a price of 190 Pesos, you can enjoy lots of food/lutong bahay, of course you need to finish and consume everything. This time, all I can say that the food was superb! ALL of it. After the tiring day tour we had, we really needed a delicious dinner to wrap the day off and we are so happy that we get to experience this food coma.
We give 2 thumbs up for this! All is well on your 190 bucks and you wont have to worry that it will go to waste. There are Kare-kare,Liempo, Squid, Adobo, Sweet and Sour, Chicken and whole lotta more!
We also ate at HUNGRY SURFER. I will have a separate post for that.
Be sure to stop by these two places whenever you find yourself in the beautiful town of Baler!
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With 29 votes in favor, two opposed and 14 abstentions, the UN's top human rights body voted through a resolution calling on the council to "urgently dispatch an independent, international commission of inquiry... to investigate all alleged violations and abuses... in the context of the military assaults on large scale civilian protests that began on 30 March 2018."
Israel argues that the UNHRC has an institutional bias against the Jewish state and pays it disproportionate attention compared to human rights crises elsewhere. On Thursday the Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman called on his government to pull out of the council, even though Israel is not a member.
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Addressing the session's opening in Geneva, UN rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein called Israel's response to the Gaza demonstrations was "wholly disproportionate" and warned that "killing resulting from the unlawful use of force by an occupying power may also constitute willful killings, a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention."
Al Hussein also said that Palestinians in Gaza are "caged in a toxic slum from birth to death; deprived of dignity, dehumanized by the Israeli authorities."
The special session comes after a month and a half of mass protests and clashes along the Gaza border, calling for Palestinian refugees to be able to return to their homes now inside Israel.
The largest demonstrations coincided with the move of the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday, which saw Israeli forces kill some 60 Palestinians including several minors, pushing the overall toll well over 100.
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Find the song that you are singing every moment. Connect to it. Live from it. Change the world around you by revealing who you really are, AND THEN....experience your own inner redemption; continuous connection to G-d that is your greatest pleasure and the reason you are alive!
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As executor of an estate you get to decide if the home that is part of that estate will be sold off. Quite often, folks will want to keep the home in the family. However, it might help to make renovations and clear out all the unwanted items. To make that happen, you can start with an estate sale. That will certainly help remove a lot of furniture and other household goods. If there is nothing of value with what remains, then you want to bring in Junk King Contra Costa for a thorough estate cleanup.
Every Room Gets Cleared
In an estate sale, you essentially leave everything right where it is. People will then come through the home and if they like something to make an offer and carry it off. Bit by bit rooms can be emptied. The crew from Junk King is going to take that same "room by room" approach when it comes to your estate cleanup. It doesn't matter how many rooms they have to clear out or how many stairs they have to climb. Their focus is just getting everything loaded onto the truck in a very efficient and safe way.
The Truck Load
The Junk King truck can hold the equivalent of six pickup trucks full of rubbish. That is something you should keep in mind because it will be how your fee is determined. The Junk King team will look over all the stuff you want to get rid of and be able to project an estimate of how it will all fit onto the truck. It may fill up half the truck or the entire truck. Your final price will reflect that amount of usage. It is a flat fee that covers everything including the disposal. That disposal might involve making drop-offs to charities or recycling centers. If anything goes to the landfill, then there is usually a charge. That will all be covered in the fee.
The sooner you set up your estate cleanup with Junk King Contra Costa the sooner you can get things on track. Schedule the session today and watch how fast it can get done!


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Walmart continues to work on it various blockchain applications and earlier this year filed a patent application entitled "Cloning Drone Using Blockchain." The filing was made public recently by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Walmart noted in the application filing, "A blockchain ledger may store any kind of information that may be stored in any other format or medium, for example, a large list of instructions of different types, navigational information, and maps. In such a way, a same software profile may be deployed across the cloned drones."
Walmart said it is a communication system between unmanned drones that could rely messages, provide access between communication networks and allow the machines to be aware of each other's location. The benefit of using blockchain is data integrity.
The retail giant has been working on patenting blockchain solutions since 2017, according to patent filings.
The inventors listed on the patent filing are John O'Brien of Farmington, Donald High of Noel. Mo., Joseph Jurich of Molino, Fla., and Todd Mattingly of Bentonville.
Walmart also has dozens of other patent applications pending involving drone deliveries. The application is the first of many steps in the overall patent process.
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Closet Full Of Bones
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Ever since they were children, Gillian Hearth has been her sister Frankie's guardian, her sounding board, and her best friend. Together, the Hearth sisters quietly bury their secrets and form a formidable team during any crisis. Purchasing the old Blymhill house with the hopes of turning it into an artists' retreat, the sisters are finally living their dream. But when Frankie's stable ground is rattled by a vengeful ex-boyfriend, an unstable friend from the past shows up unannounced with delusions of intimacy, and a cold case cop starts sniffing around their door, the sisters are forced to wonder how far they will go to keep their secrets safe.
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កាលពីថ្ងៃអាទិត្យ ទី០៨ ខែ មិថុនា កន្លងទៅថ្មីៗនេះ នៅព្រះសហគមន៍ កាតូលិកបាត់ដំបង បានប្រារព្ធពិធីបុណ្យព្រះវិញ្ញាណយាងមកយ៉ាងឱឡារឹក។ ស្របពេលនោះដែរព្រះជាម្ចាស់បានត្រាស់ហៅឲ្យបងប្អូនគ្រីស្គបរិសទ័ចំនួន ៤៣នាក់ ឲ្យទទួលអគ្គសញ្ញាលាបថ្ងាស ។ អគ្គសញ្ញាលាបថ្ងាសនេះ មានគោលបំណង ចង់ឲ្យបងប្អូនដែលបានទទួលអគ្គសញ្ញានេះ បានក្លាយជាគ្រីស្គបរិសទ័យ៉ាងពេញលេញ ហើយហ៊ានធ្វើជាសាក្សី និង ផ្សាយដំណឹងល្អរបស់ព្រះយេស៊ូគ្រីស្គ ទៅដល់មនុស្សទាំងអស់ ។
Annual Retreat
សំណាក់ធម៌ប្រចាំឆ្នាំរបស់បូជាចារ្យព្រះសហគមន៍កាតូលិកទាំងបីភូមិភាគ នៅព្រះសហគមន៍កាតូលិក ខេត្តព្រះសីហនុ ចាប់ពីថ្ងៃទី ០២ ដល់ ថ្ងៃទី ០៧ ខែមិថុនា ២០១៤ មានបូជាចារ្យចូលរូមប្រមាណ ជា ៥០នាក់។
Annual Retreat of Catholic Priests in Cambodia at Saint Michael Catholic Church of PreahSihanouk Province, Cambodia which is held from June 2-7,2014. 50 of them were presented.
During the Easter Sunday Mass in Battambang Parish there was twelve (12) people were Baptized by Bishop Kike. The are now the member of the catholic community in Battambang.
The Easter Vigil Mass
The Easter vigil mass was presided by Fr. Totet, con celebrant Fr. MARK and D. Br. Ros. The mass was solemn and faithful were taken up by beautiful sermon of Fr. Totet. No doubt, our choir group could draw the attention of all with their melodious singing.
Happy Easter to every one..ALLELUIA
ពិធីអភិបូជាប្រសិទ្ធពរលើប្រេងនៅព្រះសហគមន៌កាតូលិកសន្តយ៉ូសែប (ផ្សារតូច) ដែលមានលោកអភិបាលអូលីយេ លោកអភិបាលអេនរីកេ និង លោកអភិបាល អន់តូនីសាមី និងគ្រីស្តបរិស័ទនៃព្រះសហគមន៍កាតូលិកទាំង៣ភូមិភាគប្រហែលជា ៥០០នាក់ រួមទាំងបូជាចារ្យជាច្រើន ចូលរួមផងដែរកាលពីថ្ងៃទី០៩ មេសា ២០១៤។
On Wednesday morning, 9th April, in Psa Toch Parish in Phnom Penh city, there was a chrism mass which celebrated by all the bishops and priests from the three dioceses. Around 500 Christians attended this mass.
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The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace'
This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism.
Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.
In Battambang Parish on 19 May 2013 there are 34 youths from the difference communities in Battambang prefecture as Chommoum, Pursat, Nikum, Tahen, Svaysisophon, Snerng, Battambang. Bishop Kike Figarido said " Today is the special day for all catholic especially for 35 youths who receive the confirmation today. Please all of you pray for yourself in Happiness, Love, showing the words of God to other in your living. Following the our lady mother of Jesus Christ is the Symbol of our living
Everyone's laughter and squeaks filled my ears when another bucket of water hit our faces. With my eyes still closed I silently thanked for the refreshing cool and joined in on the happy exclamaitions of the crowd.
This years's village blessing and harvest celebration was postponed due to earlier absence of Rev. Fr. Pedro, parish priest of Chomnoum. After having celebrated the mass with all the villagers present, the procession began. Graceful Apsara dancers and drummers led the way through the streets, from house to house, followed by tractors pulling open carts packed with people of all ages – children, young adults, elderly, priests, nuns and myself. Whenever we passed another home, the family standing in front of their house had a bucket full of water with flower petals ready to splash on us. Everyone was joyful to receive the water blessing and afterwards some kids ran from cart to cart to powder our wet faces with fragrant talg. Oh what fun it was! I have never experienced anything like it, all generations were present, celebrating as one large family, no matter if local or foreigner. When I think back on that day, I immediately remember the smiles on everyone's face and the laughter.
Thank you, dear villagers of Chomnoum, for letting me celebrate this day with you.
Happy Easter!
Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday), commemorating the Last Supper and its preceding foot washing as well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Easter is followed by a fifty-day period called Easter tide, or the Easter Season, ending with Pentecost Sunday.
On 31 March 2013 in Battambang Catholic parish was celebrate the Easter and baptism to 25 people. Before the Mass start in front the church in the well with the blessing water Mgr. Kike Figarido baptized for 25 people. everyone in standing at the garden religious with smile to welcome to new catholic.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday ends the sad season of Lent and opens into the glorious season of Easter. While there is no Mass on Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil Mass takes place after sundown. At the Sacred Heart Shrine, Mass was at 9 p.m. Before the Mass, there was the blessing of new fire. This was held outside the Church within the grounds.. Fire is to represent life and light which is Jesus Christ. The Church was in total darkness and only candles were lit.
On 30th March 2013 there are many Catholic people together in Battambang Catholic Parish at 6:30 in front of the chapel waiting for the Holy Saturday celebration. In the dark place there is a new fire from the top of tower through to the grown. It is the light from God. Many people start getting the light and share to other people.
Fr. Totet Banaynal Said: Today It is a great day and we are together in the church waiting for God. To night there are many symbols as the new fire the blessing water, and especially our procession that we did from in front of the chapel to the church. In the procession First we have the cross leads us. And other symbol is A and Ω it means Jesus Christ is the the beginning and end of our life. To night is the speacal night because Jesus Christ was died and resurrect in the Holy Saturday. Do not lost our hope. The word death is not the end of Christ.
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A cervical screening error is said to have affected around 40,000 patients in the UK after another blunder resulted in letters not being sent out.
The error included test results not going out to a number of patients, and it's since been discovered that hundreds showed abnormal results.
The error has been blamed on Capita, who the NHS outsourced this work to. It's not the first time Capita has been embroiled in blunders surrounding the work they do for the public sector. When it comes to the NHS, lives are literally at stake, and this cannot be allowed to happen.
40,000 patients in England affected by cervical screening error
The number of women affected by the cervical screening error – 40,000 – is truly worrying.
Of those numbers, it's understood that 4,000 of the letters that never went out related to test results. Up to 200 of those patients reportedly showed abnormal results indicated on the test.
This means hundreds of patients who are potentially living with cancer may not have received the vital warning they needed to seek further treatment.
The error affects letters that were supposed to go out between January and June this year.
How did the cervical screening error happen?
It's understood that the cervical screening error was down to a simple oversight. This is not the first time an oversight has been at the heart of a scandal that could cost lives.
In a statement, Capita said that the "uploading, organising and checking" process hadn't been followed. The senior manager responsible for the contract has reportedly left Capita, and disciplinary action is being taken.
The company has also apologised for the error.
The British Medical Association has branded the blunder as "frankly appalling" and described Capita's service as "nothing short of shambolic".
Dr Richard Vautrey of the BMA said:
"We know that, because of the nature of this procedure, many patients are already reluctant to attend these appointments, and therefore reminder letters are crucial.
Incidents like this, therefore, will hardly inspire confidence in the system and risk even fewer women getting checked."
Our lawyers are on hand for anyone who needs advice if affected by the cervical screening error.
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Right now one in five American teens suffer from some form of hearing loss, according to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association. In 1994 that rate was roughly one in eight.
Much of the rise in teen hearing loss is attributed to Noise Induced Hearing Loss, a form of hearing loss that develops when the inner ear is damaged by prolonged exposure to harmful sound levels.
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Is it just us or does "Emily V. Gordon" sound like a perfect superhero-secret-identity name? Of course, it's no secret that Emily, a TV writer and producer, podcaster, author, gamer, animal lover, and one of the stars of our latest style story is nothing short of super. This media maven finds happiness through helping others find happiness of their own. Sometimes that work involves laughter, and other times, long hours or unseen challenges. But Emily's drive and confident attitude make her a formidable foe for failure. Go behind the scenes with Emily in our video interview, and check out her Q&A for even more inspiring insights!
Give us an abridged Emily Gordon bio.
I'm from North Carolina! I went to school for psychology and then a graduate program in couples and family counseling in North Carolina. Then I moved to Chicago, then New York, and now I live in LA. I no longer practice as a therapist but do a bunch of writing and producing and talking for a living. I am married and obsessed with animals of all types. I recently sat in a hot tub with some otters.
I write for a bunch of places, and have a book coming out in September of this year called Super You. It's a funny self improvement guide for women. I like to write personal essays and about emotional wellness. I also produce a live standup comedy show in LA called The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and that live show is now a TV series for Comedy Central that I am an EP and creator of. The second season airs starting June 30th! I also have a podcast about video games and all the things we consume called The Indoor Kids.
Why do I do this stuff? I've never set out to do any of the things I do as a career — I've just tried things out and realized what I enjoyed and what I seemed to be competent in. I keep doing it because all of them are great professional expressions of my creativity and what I'm passionate about.
How did you learn how to do what you do?
Hmmm… slowly? For writing, I sought out feedback at first, and did my best to be open to it once I got writing gigs. It can be tough — your ego doesn't want to hear about ways you can improve, but writing is one of those jobs that you have to always be aware that you can get better, and that outside perspective cannot hurt.
I learned to be a comedy producer by going to a TON of standup shows, for years. I paid attention to how the shows were run, talked to the comedians about their opinions of those shows and what makes a "good show", and focused on how the audience was treated when I was seated in the crowd. I took all that I learned and applied it to my own show. And then (I'm going to sound like a broken record here) I made a bunch of mistakes and learned from them.
Why is comedy important to you?
Comedy is a universal experience — not that we all find the same thing funny, but a little bit, in that everyone thinks farts are funny. I like that when people are sitting in a room for a comedy show, they are transported from being a bunch of individuals into being one group that feels things together and makes decisions together. This is the same reason church and movie theaters are awesome.
Comedy is also such a great way for people to process and get through difficult emotions, and most importantly, it can help us feel less alone. Everything I try to do in my career is aimed at people feeling less alone. I want people to understand that they are unique and special, but also that other people have felt how they feel, and have survived and thrived, and there's a comfort in that.
How did you get involved in comedy?
I was going to a lot of standup shows in New York around 2007 because my husband (who is a comedian) and I had just moved there, and we didn't have a social life and were broke as hell. So I really got into watching comedians' sets evolve from night to night. I also fell in love with the idea that all these people had so many things to do and decided to sit in this room together to watch someone talk. Intoxicating. I got to know a bunch of comedians this way, so when my friend Pete started a show in a bookstore in Manhattan, he asked me to produce it, which meant that I booked the comedians and also made sure the show ran smoothly. That was my first job. It snowballed from there.
What's something you never thought you'd ever get to do or experience, that's now a part of your life?
When I got a degree in couples and family counseling, I never ever thought that I'd be, as part of my job, sitting in a room with some of my closest friends and deciding on the funniest camera angle for spit takes. I never thought I'd be the reason that John Hodgman, Tyler the Creator, and Weird Al took a selfie together (Season 1 of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail). I never thought I'd get to write a book that incorporated my personality as well as my therapy background. My whole life is me marveling at what I get to experience.
What's something you still aspire to do, see, or be?
Every day I've got new things to aspire to. I hope to never run out of those. I never like to set definitive "this is it, this is how I've made it" goals, because then it's either a carrot that makes you miserable, dangling just out of reach, or you reach it, and you're like "now what do I do?"
What's your proudest moment to date?
Writing this book was pretty important to me, and I'm very proud of it. It was a lonely, long process, one where you're alone every day with just your computer and your thoughts, and I was very happy when I finished it. I had always wanted to write a book, since I was in third grade or so.
Who do you hope you inspire through the work you create?
Ooooh, good question. I hope to inspire people who didn't realize that there are lots of jobs in comedy, because I didn't know that comedy booker/producer was a job. I hope to inspire people who get college degrees in one thing but decide to change careers — yes, it feels terrifying and like you wasted your time, but getting a degree in itself is the real feat, and you will always find ways of applying the skills you got in college to a new career. I'd rather be afraid of failure than miserable in a job I don't get anything from.
Oh, and I want to inspire ladies to take a seat at the table even if it hasn't been set for you. Tables aren't always going to be set for you.
When a table wasn't set for you, how did you fight your way in?
I didn't fight. I just showed up and did the work. Sometimes, I probably got shut out because of gender stuff, but I just kept focusing on the work. I showed up, I worked hard, I asked for more work. That was it.
What's something people would be surprised to know about you or your job?
I think people might be surprised to know that, even though I talked a big game in this very interview, for the most part, my jobs involve quietly working at a computer. Answering emails, keeping track of people's schedules (and my own!), making sure I'm thinking through all the details of a show or a shoot or a piece I'm writing, checking in with lots of different people, etc. You have to work hard even if your job is really fun — I have a blast, but I'm also putting in a lot of hours and brain effort and muscle and sweat and tears. Hard work is always hard work, even if it looks like just people being silly on a stage.
+ See Emily in our latest style story, and stay tuned for more interviews with women who inspire!


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Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio
Dedicated to cemetery preservation in the great state of Ohio
"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio & Fairview Memorial Park in Delaware County, Ohio are Impacted by This Story
February 8, 2016
by Gordon Rago. YDR.com - York (Pennsylvania) Daily Record
**The above York, Pennsylvania News Report Affects Two Ohio Cemeteries**:
Ms. Ellis,
"You have the county's correct for both cemeteries. As of July 1, 2015, both Fairview Memorial Park and Grandview Memorial Park are no longer actively registered with the Division. When the cemetery failed to renew their registration with the Division the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission referred the failure to register to the county prosecutors. Additional referrals were made to the county prosecutors as well during 2015. I am attaching a few recent article related to both cemeteries. "
Laura A. Monick
Registration and Resolution Section Chief
Ohio Department of CommerceOhio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
77 South High Street, 20th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Registration and Resolution Section Chief
Ohio Department of CommerceOhio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
77 South High Street, 20th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Friday, March 25, 2016
"Land, cemetery in Enon at center of dispute with neighbors"
From Katrina Oost:
"Reuben Winget, my 7xGreat-Grandfather...built this homestead with the land he received from the government for being a soldier in The American Revolutionary War. A Patriot should not be disrespected as he has been!"
Thursday, March 24, 2016
The Old Burying Ground in Greenfield Ohio has been added to the Ohio Historic Inventory at the Ohio History Preservation Office
The Old Burying Ground in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio has been assigned Ohio Historic Inventory (OHI) number HIG0031402 with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.
The "OHI" form for the Old Burying Ground is included in the Ohio Historic Preservation Office's records.
Below are images of the OHI form pagse including the photographs that are included with the document.
Ongoing restoration work by volunteers at the Greenfield Historical Society and others is shown in some of the pages of photographs.
My Thanks:
Thanking Scott Andersen of the Greenfield Historical Society for his help with obtaining some of the photographs of the Old Burying Ground including the stone wall and providing its measurements.
My Thanks:
Thanking Scott Andersen of the Greenfield Historical Society for his help with obtaining some of the photographs of the Old Burying Ground including the stone wall and providing its measurements.
Thanking Ron Coffey, City Manager of Greenfield for help with answering ownership questions about the Old Burying Ground.
The Ohio History Connection's Preservation Office provides information on how to obtain and complete the Ohio Historic Inventory Form. Please see links below:
Ohio History Connection Preservation Office Contact Information for the Ohio History Inventory Form:
Inventory & Registration
Barbara A. Powers, Department Head
Brent A. Eberhard, Archaeology Survey and Data Manager
Ross Nelson, Survey and National Register Manager
Megan Rupnik, Survey and National Register Manager
Carrie E. Simmons, Technical Assistant
Susan Tietz, Survey and National Register Manager
Administers the National Register of Historic Places program in Ohio, and manages the Ohio Historic Inventory, and Ohio Archaeological Inventory.
My contact:
Susan Tietz: firstname.lastname@example.com - 614-298-2000
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Bluffton Ohio Councilman Warren tells man to "shut up & sit down"
Please listen to how this man is treated by Bluffton, Ohio Village councilman Warren at 2:50.
Private citizen Ray was trying to get to the bottom of the runaround The Save Shannon Cemetery group has received for the last year by the Village of Bluffton Ohio, concerning the destruction of a cemetery his ancestors are buried in. After the village appointed a handpicked cemetery commission that unanimously voted to put the cemetery back as it was and in a state of preservation, the village is now playing political games of tabling and not tabling the recommendation and parts of it.
Tell Bluffton Village what you think of their BS, lies, intimidation, & destructiveness.
Roger Warren
Current Term Expires Dec. 31, 2017
2016 Committees: Utilities
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
"Cemetery Symbols Program to be Presented by Darke County Genealogical Society"
From the Tuesday, March 22, 2016, DarkeJournal:
"Cemetery Symbols Program to be Presented by Darke County Genealogical Society"
"Angela Hoschouer in cooperation with Darke County Genealogical Society will present a program on Cemetery Symbols on Sunday, April 3,2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Garst Museum.
Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings of the designs carved on old gravestones?
Thousands of different religious and secular symbols and emblems have adorned tombstones through the ages, indicating attitudes towards death and the hereafter, membership in a fraternal or social organization, or an individual's trade, occupation or even ethnic identity.
While many of these tombstone symbols have fairly simple interpretations, it is not always easy to determine their meaning and significance.
Angela Hoschouer is the Manager of Development and Marketing for Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio has a history of managing multiple fundraising projects in the non-profit sector and coordinating many of Dayton's largest attended special events and programs.
She is a founding member of the Randolph Twp. Historical Society, a member of the OH Genealogical Society with status as a First Family of Ohio, First Family of Greene County and a member of the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.
This program is free and open to anyone.
There will be refreshments served after the program, then followed by the meeting of the Darke County Genealogical Society."
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Problems Persist at Floral Hills Memory Gardens at Circleville and Chillicothe Ohio
The ongoing situations:
Lack of ownership, no regular routine maintenance performed by paid staff for the grounds or offices, or keeping proper burial records -- these are issues that persist unresolved at Floral Hills Memory Gardens cemeteries in Chillicothe, Ross County; and Circleville, Pickaway County.
For the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Chillicothe, the latest online newspaper report from January 10, 2016 published by Reporter, Chris Balusik, of the "Chillicothe Gazette"includes this quotation:
"A consumer protection lawsuit was brought against the owners in 2012 by the AG's office due to the high volume of similar complaints, and people have periodically banded together independently to perform maintenance on the property when they felt it was lacking.
Robertson, who said the AG's office was only concerned with those who had spent money on products and services they had not received and not about the upkeep of the property, lauded those who have volunteered and said it's disgraceful they had to do the work themselves."
There is a Facebook Page dedicated to the Floral Hills Memory Gardens location in Chillicothe with the following description:
"A sad neglected Cemetery that is being forgotten by our leaders.
The owners have abandoned it and the Township refuses to care for it.
The Attorney Generals Office has filed suit against it....but it sits in the hands of the legal system unkempt.
The Attorney Generals Office has filed suit against it....but it sits in the hands of the legal system unkempt.
A cemetery that is located at 4284 US RT 23 Chillicothe, OH 45601.
The owners Joseph Miller filed CH 13 after fleeing to Nevada, his partner Ronald Downey has fled to Michigan. Neither has left any means of upkeep and care of the grounds and are refusing to honor any of the prepaid services that have been purchased thru the cemetery.
Attorney General filed a suit against the 2 owners in May 2012, with nothing of any significance being done to get a resolution to the problem. One of the items Mr Miller is trying to do is surrender the property in lieu of taxes owed.
Attorney General filed a suit against the 2 owners in May 2012, with nothing of any significance being done to get a resolution to the problem. One of the items Mr Miller is trying to do is surrender the property in lieu of taxes owed.
By ORC the property would then be handed over to the Township that the property is located. (Huntington Twp, Ross County).
The problem is Huntington Twp has refused to accept responsibility for the grounds due to the trustees claiming they are not financially able to maintain the grounds, they also state the have seeked guidance thru their "Prosecutor" and have been advised that they do not have to take it.
With all legal issues aside ..it is the attempt by this group to bring this tragic situation to the public and clean up the Cemetery grounds and find a resolution to further maint. of the grounds."
There are 3,348 interments at:
Regarding Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville, Ohio, the latest details include the following from Connie Jones, volunteer at the cemetery:
"I'm hoping someone can help me. I organize the volunteer clean up activities at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville Ohio.
"I'm hoping someone can help me. I organize the volunteer clean up activities at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville Ohio.
There is an office building there where cemetery records are kept and the roof is crumbling. I have gotten one of the local funeral homes to buy me all the supplies to replace it, but now I'm looking for someone who could help replace it. If anyone has any ideas please please let me know. Thank you."
"We are just volunteers who try to keep thing looking good there for the families who can't.
We need man power and tools."
Connie can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com
who says:
"Yes at this time I just need the roof done, and I'm the only
contact at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home in Ashville who brought me the
supplies for the roof -- I just need volunteers."
So, volunteers are needed to complete the roof work.
There are 476 interments at:
Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville on "Find A Grave"
A May 14, 2016 clean-up at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville is being planned.Volunteers are needed, but there is no electricity or water available at the cemetery, and also it is bring your own supplies.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Your Local Ohio Public Library Contains Cemetery as well as Genealogy Resources Waiting for you to Explore!
It's raining and you can't go exploring at your favorite cemetery, so why not use the time to visit your local public library; either in person or online, to learn about the history of the cemetery and the lives of those buried in it!
Below are a few links that include public libraries in our Great State of Ohio that are repositories of information that will enhance your knowledge of your favorite cemetery!
Guernsey County Public Library
Norwalk Public Library
Cemeteries of Summit County, Ohio - Akron - Summit County Public Library
Cemeteries -- Ohio Memory Project
Wayne County Public Library
Ohio Link Finding Aid
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The Carpatho-Rusyns of Pennsylvania: John Kasich: A Carpatho-Rusyn Pennsylvanian
The Carpatho-Rusyns of Pennsylvania: John Kasich: A Carpatho-Rusyn Pennsylvanian: While Governor John Kasich has been involved in Ohio state politics since 1983, he was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He also describes ...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Staying Up with the Latest News from D/2 Biological Solution, Inc.
Stay up with the latest information and news from D/2 Biological Solution on their Facebook Page that also contains a link to their website.
D/2 Biological Solution, Inc. "hints" it is considering possibly introducing a quart size in its product line that has been used for cleaning and inhibiting biological re-growth on gravestones. That would come as
welcome news for those who would wish to purchase a smaller size for their smaller sized projects.
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Image: Wally Wilkerson (right), who has intentionally "disgraced" the Republican Party, appeared with one of his lawyers, Steve Mitby (center), and Neddie Jane Wilkerson (left).
Conroe, October 6 – Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman Wally Wilkerson directly disobeyed the State Republican Executive Committee's Officials Committee ruling this week when he appointed his own County Party Treasurer, even though the County GOP Executive Committee ("CEC") elected a Party Treasurer on June 26, 2018. On June 26, 2018, the CEC elected John Hill Wertz as Party Treasurer after conservative Precinct Chairs had nominated incumbent Treasurer Landon Estay who declined.
On October 2, the State Republican Officials Committee issued a ruling that
"As a result, the Republican Party of Texas' Officials Committee finds that Montgomery County Chairman, Dr. Walter Wilkerson, has, pursuant to RPT Rules adopted at the 2018 State Convention, failed to perform a statutory duty and engaged in behavior designed to disgrace the Republican Party."
The ruling was the first time in history that the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) found that a County Republican Chairman "engaged in behavior designed to disgrace the Republican Party." The Officials Committee had given Wilkerson several opportunities to correct the violations before making a ruling.
On September 27, 2018, Wilkerson defiantly told the Committee that he would not follow the Montgomery County Republican Party Bylaws, even though the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) had voted 64 to 0 on September 22 that the Party's Bylaws were valid and that the CEC had properly adopted them on June 26. One of the SREC members who voted that the Party's Bylaws were valid and properly adopted was Judy Parada, the SREC Committeewoman from Montgomery who is married to Charlie Parada, one of Wilkerson's closest allies and one of the people urging Wilkerson to defy Texas law, the Party Rules, and the Bylaws.
After finding that Wilkerson "engaged in behavior designed to disgrace the Republican Party," the RPT's Officials Committee issued three directions to Wilkerson and to the Montgomery County Republican Party's CEC:
- "all members of the Montgomery County Republican Executive Committee abide by the bylaws adopted on June 26th, and"
- "for the purposes of TEC and FEC campaign finance filings, as appropriate, and on all necessary bank accounts, acknowledge that John Wertz is the Treasurer, per the election held on June 26th, and"
- "all other election results from the June 26, 2018 meeting be recognized."
In direct defiance of the second and third bullet points above, Wilkerson appointed his own Party Treasurer, Mark Turnbull, and designated Turnbull the CEC Treasurer for TEC (Texas Ethics Commission) and FEC (Federal Election Commission) filings as well. Wilkerson has refused to put Wertz on all Party bank accounts.
In an exclusive interview with The Golden Hammer, Wertz explained that he confirmed with the TEC and with Wilkerson that Wilkerson is circumventing the June 26 election results and will not acknowledge that Wertz is the Treasurer for any purpose, including, without limitation, TEC filings, FEC filings, and the bank accounts.
It is unclear at this time what action the Republican Party of Texas will take next to enforce the ruling of the Officials Committee which Wilkerson is openly defying. Wilkerson is refusing to abide by statutory law in the Texas Election Code, the Republican Party of Texas Rules, and the Bylaws (both old and new) of the Republican Party of Texas.
Wilkerson clearly has divided the Montgomery County Republican Party into the group of people who won't follow rules or the law but will follow Wilkerson's commands and those who follow the law and believe that elections matter.


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what do you guys think are some of the funniest moments in the tv show sonic boom. a few of my favorites include the court room dancing scene and when metal sonic shows up out of nowhere.
Time to get busier. In this game you should name a random character from a cartoon or an anime.
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I have a crush on this amazing color combo!
I want to throw a big party with orange, pink and yellow decorations.
So incredible beautiful!
The nature can give you a whole lot of endless inspiration...
absolutely gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous colour combination, perfect for Summer.
Lovely picture.
Abigail x
Så fantastiske farger..elsker det!!
Og elsker innlegget under:)
Happy you like it, Sea of Girasoles :)
xx Marie
Yes, don't you think, Abigail?!
xx Marie
Så hyggelig å høre, Martha :)
Ha en herlig dag/kveld!
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I completely agree...these shells are giving me a lot of inspiration!ReplyDelete
This photo reminds me of your upcoming trip...Seychelles WOW! I have heard such amazing things can't wait to see photos when you get back!ReplyDelete
Thats good, Aubrey!
Have a wonderful day :)
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And I can´t wait to show you them, Kate :)
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Samu Kerevi believes his passing game can flourish alongside longtime mate and fellow Queensland centre Chris Feauai-Sautia this Super Rugby season.
The pair started for the Reds but were both restricted in a 21-19 trial loss to the Chiefs at Ballymore on Friday night.
Known for his barging runs, the Wallabies talent boasts a similar game to the fit-again Feauai-Sautia and the pair look set to work in tandem once their campaign begins in New Zealand against the Highlanders on February 22.
But the captain said he had spoken to coach Brad Thorn about expanding his passing game to provide a point of difference and build on a partnership that began when they were children.
"Me and Chris have been playing together since high school, and even before that when we were like eight, nine," Kerevi said.
"We're pretty confident with each other.
"But 100 per cent; Thorny has spoken to me about that (looking to spread the ball more); it's about adding that to the game and sharing that load."
The Reds trailed 14-0 inside 10 minutes when two kicks in behind exposed their defence.
But they won the scrum battle and slowly worked into the game, levelling at 14-14 before both sides scored in a more expansive final 20 minutes.
Thorn praised the scrum and their fitness but lamented some soft tries and an inability to convert pressure into points.
Kerevi thinks it will come though and has called for calm with ball in hand after several poor options were taken on Friday night.
"With our attack game flowing we've just got to hold onto that pill," Kerevi said.
The addition of Queensland-raised fullback Bryce Hegarty from NSW Waratahs should help that though, with the 26-year-old bringing much-needed experience in an off-season player swap with Karmichael Hunt.
"He's a good footballer, we're very fortunate to have him," Thorn said.
"Great to have him back, brings that experience to the group, which is needed.
"He's an impressive young man, shows good leadership qualities … he'll be seeing a lot of footy for us this year."


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Voters in Rukiga County, Kabale District want Herbert Kabafunzaki, the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations to be relieved of his duties.
Their plea comes as the minister is arraigned in court following his arrest for allegedly soliciting a 30 million Shillings bribe from Hamid Muhammed, the proprietor of AYA Group of Companies. He was arrested from Serena Hotel in Kampala on Saturday.
Kabafunzaki allegedly solicited the bribe to help Hamid clear his image following a complaint of sexual harassment filed by one of his former employees at the Nakasero based Hilton Hotel. The employee had lodged the complaint with both police and with Kabafunzaki, in his capacity as the labour minister.
Now voters in Rukiga County want Kabafunzaki ousted on the basis of the scandal.
Francis Byamukama, a voter from Bucundura in Kashambya Sub County says that the arrest is shocking. Byamukama adds that Kabafunzaki no longer deserves any leadership post. Loy Ahurira, a voter from Rushebeya in Rwamucucu Sub County says Kabafunzaki is no longer fit to lead let alone champion the interests of the laborers in Uganda since he could not even help the employee whose rights were violated in the hands of AYA brothers.
Grace Orikiriza, a voter from Butare in Muhanga Town Council says Kabafunzaki deserves a heavy punishment and advises that he resigns instead of waiting to be expelled.
Rev. Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda, the Kitanga Parish Priest also demands that Kabafunzaki be relieved of his duties and be given a heavy punishment for his actions


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Tina is one of those dogs that with a little tender loving care can be transformed into a wonderful companion and forever friend. She is cautious when meeting strangers and needs to be slowly and gradually exposed to people, firstly she needs to bond to a person that will adopt her. This is easy to achieve as the main tool for this is patience and love, once trust is earned then simple use of counter conditioning will transform this little dog into a more confident dog. A home with other confident dog/s would be preferred as Tina copies the behavior of other dogs. Other than being shy she has no issues as she is fine with other dogs, has no problem sharing her food and toys with other dogs. We as 2nd Chance Dogs will assist with all the training.


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We chatted to the team at Kenneth Winston's plus-size label, Femme, to find out how the fuller-figured bride should make the most of their gorgeous curves up to and on their wedding day.
No matter what size or shape you happen to be, dressing for your wedding day is a daunting task. Its the one day where all eyes are on you and we know that looking and feeling perfect helps you to have what will be one of the best days of your life.
Finding your dream dress is a big part of that and like any fashion choice, body shape should be taken into account when picking a style and not just the latest trends. We chatted to the experts at Kenneth Winston to find out what they think brides need to remember when shopping for a wedding dress, picking a wedding dress, and also to take a sneak peak at their brand-new S/S 2016 Femme Collection.
Start Looking Early for a Bridal Label you LOVE
Don't leave everything until the last minute and hope you'll find a dress you will instantly love. Start your search at least a year before the wedding and research different brands, styles and fabrics. Many brides don't realise that often finding the right dress is just as hard as finding the right groom! Do your homework and you won't regret it.
Call Ahead to Enquire Who Stocks What & Make Appointments
Most bridal boutiques are appointment-only and need a bit of time to get their space ready for your exclusive visit. "Just popping in" is a big bridal no-no, and calling ahead also means that the shop experts can plan carefully for your visit and get in the right sizes, styles and shapes that you'd like to try. There's nothing worse than turning up to find they have nothing for you to try on.
Experience Matters
Head to a bridal boutique which you know has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the bridal industry. You don't want advice from someone who knows nothing about wedding dresses, or has no interest. Also, reconsider if you intend to buy online. Without help, guidance and at least one dress fitting you are practically guaranteed a problem on your big day.
Size Doesn't Matter
Women tend to think in terms of size, but size really doesn't matter as long as it fits! Wedding dresses are notoriously tricky when it comes to sizing and a size 14 woman in one style of dress, could be a 18 in another. Don't get bogged down by numbers when all that matters is looking and feeling great.
Changes are Possible!
You don't have to buy that dress exactly as it is on the hanger! Changes are welcome and very much possible. Whether its a new bodice, a different fabric, a shorter hemline or extra sparkles- most wedding dresses can be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Search for Structure
Boning in a wedding dress is essential if you are blessed with a curvier chest. Most plus-size gowns are fitted with strong support in the front to make sure you can emphasise your chest if you wish to, and dance all night without discomfort!
Embrace Shapewear
Don't shy away from the Spanx… they are your friend! Regardless of your shape, Spanx are ideal for smoothing you out and creating curves in all the right places.
Be Fabric-Wise
Some fabrics are more forgiving than others. Taffeta is a great choice for the curvier bride, as well as ruched satin. Others can be harsh on the body and show off a little more like you asked for, as well as not have an adequate amount of give for ease of movement. Practice dancing in your dress to get an idea of how it will feel on the night.
And last but not least… Wear it with confidence!
Whether you are at your first fitting, or strutting down the aisle like it's a runway, a wedding dress always looks its very best when worn with confidence.
Styles we love for the curvier bride… mermaid, a-line, ballgown and empire.
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No matter if it be rodents, insect pests, unwanted pests birds or any kind of other Pest matter nobody likes to share their own house or business with undesirable pests. If pests enter into our homes or businesses they can certainly result in distress, destruction as well as even present a serious health danger. While many Do it yourself pest remedies are accessible many are not successful as used with out the in depth expertise of the actual pest issue the treatment solution is frequently carried out wrongly.
Here at Clark Pest Control Longbar at the Glasgow Branch we are here to help address all types of Pest Control issues. From mice & rats through virtually all the insect pests to bird related problems and much more. All of our experienced British Pest Control Association (BPCA) certified technicians can rapidly distinguish the pest issue together with the most effective approach to deal with it enabling you to become totally free of those unwelcome visitors.
Our services are always implemented in a professional fashion as well as in complete compliance with the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) codes of conduct ensuring that if unwanted pests need to be controlled it is completed in a humane and risk-free manner.
Domestic & Commercial Pest Control Longbar…
For a private facilities, it's very important to make certain the building is not merely clean, but pest-free as well. Pest issues may cause a range of complications; not only can your current customers get a bad perception regarding your company, it can easily place a threat to everybody's health. Many pests are usually carriers of a wide range of diseases, and that is definitely exactly why they must be removed immediately. As a means to be sure our clients can enjoy a pest-free environment inside of the business's building, we produce customised pest control program programs which are specifically tailored to meet the firm's needs.
Expert Business oriented Pest Control Longbar in the Ayrshire Area. The most trusted commercial pest control providers do not solely concentrate on dealing with a specific kind of pest. Instead, they look for methods and utilise a wide range of practices, which in turn include things like the use of chemical, cultural, and biological techniques that produce stable long-term pest control in one's establishment.
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The modern day pest control service practices a complete pest management strategy, consistent monitoring, assessment, report keeping, and interaction to prevent pests and disease vectors from inducing a lot more harm not necessarily merely to the business establishment, but to individuals, property, product, and natural environment as well.
Professional pest protection uses precise, eco friendly methods that are effective, environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective. That incorporates environment adjustment, genetic, biological, mechanical, social, physical & regulating management. If essential, the actual use of least-hazardous pesticides to resolve the issue.
Contact Clark Pest Control Longbar for a Fast Answer to Your Pest Issue…
Our Longbar Pest Control products and services get started through our team of pest professionals do an in-depth evaluation and hazard analysis of the business property and make use of the details we have obtained to provide a tailored pest prevention service package which answers all the requirements of the business establishment. Similarly, since the food and safety legislation continues to change continually, we make it a position that we will exclusively supply the highest benchmarks of pest control solutions out there. Being in this specific business, we are highly aware of how essential your own customers and potential buyers are; which is why we will only provide superior quality products and services to suit your requirements.
Usually, the services we provide you with do not only meet the requirements of any industrial establishment, it also exceeds the criteria to be certain your customers would certainly also be content with our service.
Call Clark Pest Control Longbar Right Now to Get Rid of That Pest…
Your local Clark Pest Control office in branch is ready to help now. We've persons in our pest control service team near you ready to perform a FREE Survey today to enable you to reclaim your home or company from undesired pest species. The Longbar Pest Control industry experts. Call the local Clark Pest Control branch today for a FREE Survey and Information. Rapid response and professional service.


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