Lineups for races in Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg shape up to be competitive.(News) - Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)

Byline: Joseph Ryan Daily Herald Staff Writer

With all the bids now in, elections in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg are shaping up to draw considerable attention to nearly every post that taxes for services from kindergarten to snow plowing.

The filing period for township, park board, community college board, library board and school board hopefuls ended Tuesday with an almost full lineup of contested elections for the April 5 ballot.

At the same time, candidates for village seats in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates are kicking off their campaigns for what is expected to be a feisty run for power in both towns.

Those candidates filed in December because the village boards are on different filing schedules that allow for primary elections.

In Hoffman Estates, one-term Mayor Bill McLeod is fighting off a challenge from former friend and political ally Susan Kenley- Rupnow.

Both are backed by their own list of trustee candidates fighting over three open seats. In all, seven candidates want to be trustee, and one will be picked off by voters in the Feb. 22 primary before three winners are chosen in April. The village clerk's race is also contested.

'Are contested races ever uncontentious?' Kenley-Rupnow asked. 'It can't be all sweetness and light.'

In Schaumburg, two vocal critics of the current administration, one of whom has been involved in a lawsuit with the village, are giving three incumbents a challenge.

But the main focus was on other races Tuesday, as filing wrapped up and candidates could take final stock of what the playing field will look like for the two-month campaign season before April's election.

A multitude of incumbents and challengers have filed to run for control over the local schools, parks and libraries, as well as Harper College.

Four newcomers are running against the four incumbents for four open positions on the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board. District 15 is facing a stormy financial future, and is also asking residents on the Feb. 22 ballot to increase their property taxes to prevent a $12 million budget shortfall.

Laura Crane of Hoffman Estates, Louis Sands of Palatine, and Nancy Carlson and Edward Yung, both of Inverness, all decided to run again for their current positions on the board.

Tim Millar of Palatine, Wendy Rowden of Palatine, Kelly Keenan of Inverness and David J. Sieden of Palatine also decided to throw their hats into the ring.

Harper College is also facing a contested election as it continues to work toward introducing select 4-year degree programs, which would be a first for community colleges statewide.

The Hoffman Estates Park District will see three incumbents and a resident they appointed to a board committee jockey for three open commissioner seats.

The park board is traditionally an active taxing body that has entered into multimillion-dollar projects every few years for the past two decades.

It oversees a large health and fitness center, golf club, aquatic center, several park houses and is officially opening a two-rink ice skating center this week.

Sure to be on the agenda over the next four years is the development of Vogelei Park near Golf and Higgins roads.

Another contested race has cropped up for the Schaumburg Township Library District, where six residents have filed for four open posts.

FOR THE RECORD.(MoneyWise) - The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)

Judgments

The following judgments of $1,000 or more have been filed and docketed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Debtors are listed first, followed by creditors and the award, plus fees:

July 30

Anderson Properties Inc. doing business as Anderson Metals Co.,7555 Morgan Road, Liverpool, by Workers' Compensation Board, 20 Park St., Albany, $41,750.

Burns, David, 210 Knapp Road, Syracuse, by David Prowak, 814 Montrose Ave., Syracuse, $1,688.

Ciferni, Leona A., 218 Noble Ave., Syracuse, by Chase Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $21,366.

DTN AG Business Services LLC, 107 Softwind Circle, Baldwinsville, by Workers' Compensation Board, 20 Park St., Albany, $6,750.

Duffy, Terry, 210 Knapp Road, Syracuse, by David Prowak, 814 Montrose Ave., Syracuse, $1,688.

Hammill, Thomas, 106 Mohawk Drive, Mattydale, by Columbia Credit Services Inc. as assignee of MBNA America Bank NA, 1731 Howe Ave., Suite 254, Sacramento, Calif., $7,908.

Harter, Donald R. II,8223 Trevi Lane, Clay, by Asset Acceptance LLC, assigned party of Radio Shack, 28405 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, Mich., $2,359.

Landry, Catherine,204 Helfer Lane, Minoa, by Sharon Caron, 7990 Blarney Stone Way, Manlius, $2,217.

Nygard, Jesse J.,17 Jeslen Court, Groton, by Haun Welding Supply Inc., 6000 Court Street Road, Syracuse, $5,561.

Parent, Michael P. doing business as Petals, Paws & Petticoats,191 Walton St., Syracuse, by Workers' Compensation Board, 20 Park St., Albany, $3,250.

Red Rose Diner LLC,2042 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse, by Workers' Compensation Board, 20 Park St., Albany, $18,250.

Rizzi, Matthew,210 Knapp Road, Syracuse, by David Prowak, 814 Montrose Ave., Syracuse, $1,684.

Schuler, Nicholas R.,7819 state Route 298, Kirkville, by Chase Manhattan Bank NA, successor in interest to Bank One Delaware NA, 5202 President's Court, Frederick, Md., $5,473.

Seidel, Agnes B.,713 E. Division St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, by St. Joesph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $15,728.

Simiele, Michael A. individually and Seville Custom Homes Inc.,2105 W. Genesee St., Suite 213, Syracuse, by Robinson Concrete Inc., 3486 Franklin Street Road, Auburn, $7,453.

Smyth, Paul T.,222 Bronson Road, Syracuse, by Hudson & Keyse LLC, assignee of Bank of America NA USA, 382 Blackbrook Road, Painesville, Ohio, $2,278.

Tapley, Walter V.,132 W. Castle St., Apt. 8, Syracuse, by Asset Acceptance LLC, as assignee of Bally Total Fitness, 28405 Vandyke Road, Warren, Mich., $1,693.

Tysco, Christopher J. doing business as Tysco General Contracting & Landscaping,115 Fairfield Ave., Syracuse, by Workers' Compensation Board, 20 Park St., Albany, $41,750.

Weeden, Patricia A.,236 Button Shores Road, Baldwinsville, by Bank of America NA, 4161 Piedmont Parkway, Greensboro, N.C., $5,844.

Whalen, Betty,78 Main St., Camillus, by New York state on behalf of Alexander Mitchell & Sons, 4714 Howlett Hill Road, Marcellus, $73,524.

July 31

Berry, James,7625 Highbridge Road, Manlius, by Celtic Financial Services, 845 N. Broadway, White Plains, $3,339.

Frayer, Yulonda T.,272 Taft Ave., Apt. 1008, Syracuse, by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC, 4600 Touchton Road, Building 200, Suite 400, Jacksonville, Fla., $4,498.

Jackson, Flennard C.,324 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 1, Syracuse, by Erin Services Co. LLC, 90 William St., Suite 802, New York, $14,078.

Watson, Claire; Watson, Carol; Watson Landscaping Inc.; and Watson, Greg,2980 Sentinel Heights Road, LaFayette, jointly and severally, by Kurt Watson, 2776 Route 11, LaFayette, $55,897.

Aug. 1

Abert, James E.,8142 Rizzo Drive, Clay, by Direct Merchants Credit Card Bank, 8098 Sandpiper Circle, White Marsh, Md., $8,326.

Cayoco Inc, 3324 Depot Road, Auburn, by Griffith Energy Inc., 760 Brooks Ave., Rochester, $266,653.

Corbett, Joyce M. also known as Joyce, Corbett and Joyce, M. Corbett,123 Roney Road, Syracuse, by RJM Acquisitions LLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 190, Syosset, $2,267.

Dilaj, Ihor, 369 Grant Ave., Auburn, by Griffith Energy Inc., 760 Brooks Ave., Rochester, $278,167.

Floyd, James K., 1028 W. Colvin St., Syracuse, by Arrow Financial Service LLC, assignee of GE Money Bank, 5996 W. Touhy Ave., Niles, Ill., $1,731.

Hargrove, Satarra M.,517 Catherine St., Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $2,345.

Leggett, Rena L.,348 Cameco Circle, Liverpool, by New York State Electric & Gas Corp., P.O. Box 5240, Binghamton, $1,916.

Linney, Tiffani, 816 Seeley Road, Syracuse, by United Auto Credit Corp., 6700 Kirkville Road, Suite 102, East Syracuse, $6,153.

McLeod, Debra, 443 Jewell Drive, Liverpool, by RJM Acquisitions LLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 190, Syosset, $1,627.

Olney, Diane also known as Olney, Diane K. Sr., 38 Downer St., Apt. 3, Baldwinsville, by RJM Acquisitions LLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 190, Syosset, $1,221.

Pugh, Jacquelin,130 Dorwin Ave., Syracuse, by Midland Funding LLC, 8875 Aero Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, Calif., $1,698.

Rice, Rosetta Russell,134 W. Florence Ave., Apt. 9B, Syracuse, by Credigy Receivables Inc., as assignee of First Select Inc., as assignee of Associates, 3950 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, Ga., $1,727.

Rich, A. Peter also known as Rich, Peter A.; Rich, Arthur Peter; and Rich, A.P. individually and Salt City Properites LLC, 319 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, by Robinson Concrete, 3486 Franklin Street Road, Auburn, $3,591.

Singleton, Kimberly J.,2119 E. Fayette St., Apt. 305, Syracuse, by Capital One Bank, 4851 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va., $1,876.

Stockton, Michelle A.,220 W. Heman St., second floor, East Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $14,357.

Torres, Ismael,613 Marcellus St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $13,582.

Wilson, Bridget A.,205 Chemung St., second floor, Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $2,542.

Aug. 2

Anastas, Lisa Ann,4818 Amersham Court, Liverpool, by Crouse Health Hospital Inc., 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, $1,077.

Batchelor, Frederick and Batchelor, Linda,204 Kingdom Road, Oswego, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $2,008.

Bendura, Mike and Schiavone, Joe, 6030 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse, by Richard C. Flaherty, 5953 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse, $1,773.

Buckshot, Josephet,318 Hawley Ave., Apt. 1, Syracuse, by Chase Manhattan Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $11,073.

Butters, Ronald T., 460 S. Main St., Apt. 149, North Syracuse, by Asset Acceptance LLC, as assignee of Citibank USA NA, 28405 Van Dyke, Warren, Mich., $9,203.

Callawna, Keith doing business as Quality Motors,2228 Court St., Syracuse, by Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc., 415 W. Main St., Rochester, $6,323.

Campbell, Michelle, 332 Park St., Syracuse, by 600 James Realty LLC, 923 James St., Syracuse, $1,836.

Carpenter, Lauren,5799 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, by Chase Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $7,622.

Danforth, Tina,2501 Chaucer Court, Liverpool, by New York state on behalf of Onondaga County Department of Social Services, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse, $4,080.

Doyle, Frieda,116 Burnet Ave., Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $4,349.

Figueroa, Wilfredo A.,4207 Hunting Creek Drive, Clay, by Americu Credit Union, 1916 Black River Blvd., Rome, $7,219.

Foland, Ann, 121 Sotherden Drive, Liverpool, by Chase Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $2,527.

Hasper, John E., 4267 Vega Course, Liverpool, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $2,702.

Hayes-Huhrt, Bertha P. also known as Hayes, Bertha P. and Kuhrt, Bertha P.,700 E. Brighton Ave., Apt. F490, Syracuse, by Hudson & Keyse LLC, assignee of Beneficial Co. LLC, P.O. Box 1090, Mentor, Ohio, $8,657.

James, Alexander,Onondaga Deparrment of Corrections, P.O. Box 143, Jamesville, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $3,212.

Jones, Tamra L.,8431 Lace Bark Lane, Liverpool, by Chase Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $2,088.

Kurtz, Heather E.,in care of Hilda Williams, 421 S. Whitehorse Pike, Lindenwold, N.J., by Endodontic Specialists PC, 4820 W. Taft Road, Liverpool, $1,626.

Lafaver, Scott D.,683 Masters Road, Elbridge, by Asset Acceptance LLC, as assignee of Citibank/Home Depot, 28405 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, Mich., $1,583.

Leckie, Donald and Leckie, Hedren McCoy, 127 Hood Ave., Syracuse, by Empire Management Co. Inc. as agent of Salt City Development LLC, 4306 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, $2,516.

Lenhardt, Damien S.,503 Third St., Solvay, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $25,023.

Lincoln, Christopher S. also known as Lincoln, Christopher; Lincoln, Chris S.; and Lincoln, Chris,220 McKenney Ave., Mattydale, by Hudson & Keyse LLC, assignee of Beneficial Co. LLC, P.O. Box 1090, Mentor, Ohio, $12,310.

Lloyd, Norman,6660 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, by Crouse Health Hospital Inc., 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, $4,936.

Maloid, Karen,111 Meyers Road, Liverpool, by Associates for Women's Medicine PLLC, 770 James St., Suite 100C, Syracuse, $1,260.

Manna, Geno,372 Post Ave., Suite 106, Westbury, by Bankers Healthcare Group Inc., 325 James St., Syracuse, $52,073.

McKeen, Christina,4154 North Road, McGraw, by Crouse Health Hospital Inc., 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, $1,746.

Oancea, Mihai,7475 Morgan Road, Apt. 16-14, Liverpool, by SI HP Acquisition LLC, 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Albany, $1,362, $1,363.

Overbaugh, Matthew K.,7625 Highbridge Road, Manlius, by Worldwide Asset Purchasing, 9911 Covington Cross Drive, Suite 107, Las Vegas, Nev., $14,272.

Parrish, Mary E.,145 W. Florence Ave., Syracuse, by Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse Inc., Broad Road, Syracuse, $1,210.

Pertillar, Clifford,120 Forest Ave., Syracuse, by Crouse Health Hospital Inc., 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, $2,656.

Prototype Tool & Design Co. Inc., 6739 Pickard Drive, Syracuse, and Slazik, David A., 1102 Bailey Road, Fabius, by Home Vest Capital LLC, P.O. Box 471827, Charlotte, N.C., $48,769.

Reed, Joan E.,3888 Kennedy Road, Nedrow, by Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse Inc., Broad Road, Syracuse, $15,699.

Rodgers, Hillary, 410 Greenpoint Ave., Apt. 2, Liverpool, by Cosimo Zavaglia, 102 Newbury Hollow Lane, Syracuse, $2,695.

Daiello, Heather M. also known as Ross, Heather,108G Kings Park Drive, Liverpool, by Bank of America NA USA, 1825 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Ariz., $7,572.

Rousseau, Kevin,P.O. Box 552, 25 Lawrence St., Jordan, by Wells Fargo Bank NA, Gold & Vanaria PC, 12 Ingraham Terrace, Springfield, Mass., $6,603.

Rowe, Kathy and Rowe, Ted,4 Dublin St., Oswego, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $40,468.

Schoolcraft, David J. and Schoolcraft, Judy D.,223 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $26,914.

Sheer, Robert,7475 Morgan Road, Apt. 13-13, Liverpool, by SI HP Acquisition LLC, 20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Albany, $2,883.

Waring, Alyson,11119 S. Taplin Road, Morrisville, by New York state on behalf of Cynthia Barrie, 3696 Woodland Drive, Baldwinsville, $5,311.

Wilson, Bridget A. and Popielarski, Chad A. individually and as parents of infant Wilson, Olivia M.,205 Chemung St., second floor, Syracuse, by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse, $5,237.

Aug. 3

Archer, Shakilah T., 619 Oak St., second floor, Syracuse, by First Resolution Investment Corp., P.O. Box 34000, Seattle, Wash., $4,334.

Barnes, Robert,18 Delevan St., Auburn, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $1,505.

Battelle, Dawn L.,173 Hillsdale Ave., Apt. 1 front, Syracuse, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $2,842.

Blankenberg, Jeremy,4695 Route 31 W., Palmyra, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $1,548.

Chandler, John individually and as corporate officer and doing business as JOC Construction LLC,204 Sulphur Springs Road, Owego, by C&C Ready Mix Corp. Inc., P.O. Box 157, 3112 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, $9,532.

Chesapeake Supply Inc.,4240 Shannon Drive, Suite G, Baltimore, Md., by Larry S. Cimino, 2080 Meadowlark Circle, LaFayette, $16,333.

Davis, Andrew J.,806 Whiting Road, Jordan, by Chase Bank USA NA, 200 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, Del., $7,720.

Everson, Malia, 25 North St., Camillus, by Stephen Boulet, 1571 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta, $1,430.

Fitzsimmons Systems Inc.,1 Lepage Place, Suite 1E, Syracuse, jointly & severally, by Liquid Controls LLC, 105 Albrecht Drive, Lake Bluff, Ill., $94,937.

Germany, Lita,169 Fenway Drive, Syracuse, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $1,346.

Green, Willie, 741 N. Alvord St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $10,535.

Knapp, Jeanette,5258 Stockton Road, DeRuyter, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $3,028.

Reilly, Cynthia S.,6536 Marra Lane, Cicero, by Beneficial New York Inc., 1801 Western Ave., Albany, $8,751.

Sica, Jesse,42 Maplehurst Drive, Apt. 72, Phoenix, by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, $4,932.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.,3657 W. Genesee St., Camillus, by Natalie Kot, 227 Turner Ave., Syracuse, $55,628.

Weather Wise LLC,7332 Wheatley Road, East Syracuse, by Commissioners of the State Insurance Fund, 1045 Seventh North St., Liverpool, $48,930.

Judgment satisfactions

The following judgment satisfactions of $1,000 or more have been filed and docketed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Debtors are listed first, followed by creditors and the award, plus fees:

July 31

Thomas Cotton and Michael Nelson,111 Alpine Drive, Apt. 1, DeWitt, to Swiss Village LLC, 99 Alpine Drive, DeWitt $1,040.

Nicholas McGraw to Nicole McGraw, $1,764.

Aug. 1

McIntyre Paper Co., Fernand D. Fournier, Norfolk Paper Co. Inc. and Adams Paper Co. Inc.to Greater Syracuse Business Development Corp., $35,557.

McIntyre Paper Co., Fernand D. Fournier, Norfolk Paper Co. Inc. and Adams Paper Co. Inc.to Central New York Enterprise Development Corp., $39,383.

Aug. 2

Here's Your Nickel II Inc.to Tarson Supply Corp., $1,188.

Aug. 3

Sherry L. and Edward A. Tayler,484 Pheasant Run, Canastota, to Charter One Auto Finance Corp., $10,326.

Tax warrants

The following tax warrants of $1,000 or more have been filed by the State Tax Commission, unless another creditor is noted, and docketed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Debtors are listed first, followed by creditors, if other than the State Tax Commission, and the award, plus fees:

July 31

Ruston, J. Stephen individually and as responsible person of 218 Walton St. Inc.,708 Second St., Liverpool, $1,117.

304 South Main Development Corp. doing business as Oscars Restaurant, 5414 Amalfi Drive, Clay, by Commissioner of Labor, $1,935.

50 New Street Yacht Club LLC,45 John St., Suite 711, New York, $1,022.

Axenfeld, David individually and as a responsible person of Akkucolor Supply Co. Inc.,7945 Halite Course, Fayetteville, $16,045.

Beckman, Duane M.,171 Anderson Ave., Syracuse, $10,204.

Bell, Jerome,1307 S. State St., Syracuse, $1,550.

Benevento, Ann M. and Benevento, John P.,126 Norwood Ave., Syracuse, $3,093.

Betancourt, Maria E.,305 Elm St., Apt. T2, Syracuse, $1,204.

Bighead Brothers LLC,22 Jordan St., Skaneateles, by Commissioner of Labor, $4,031.

Bowles, Sheila D.,119 Worden Ave., Nedrow, $2,166.

Brillanti, Peter C. and Hayden, Patricia,114 Peters St., Syracuse, $1,967.

Burke, William P. and Richard Burke, 6708 Ebury Court, Liverpool, $4,727.

Central New York Properties Inc., 3601 Bonstead Road, Clay, $2,262.

Cranney, Robert IV,205 First St., Apt. 2W, Syracuse, $1,511.

Cullen, Christine and Cullen, Mark B., 8607 Osborne Drive, Cicero, $1,097.

Durston Cigar Store LLC,300 Saltmakers Road, Liverpool, $3,804.

Esford, Dave,522 S. Midler Ave., Syracuse, $1,551.

Family & Friends of Syracuse Inc., 1425 S. State St., Suite 2, Syracuse, by Commissioner of Labor, $1,141.

Fineberg, Jami M.,501 Edgerton St., Apt. F5, Minoa, $1,442.

Garland, Charles E.,208 W. Castle St., Syracuse, $1,142.

Hollister, William I. Jr.,903 Lemoyne Ave., Syracuse, $1,252.

Hussein, Ziad doing business as Dailey Dose Cafe, The,725 Irving Ave., Suite 205, Syracuse, by Commissioner of Labor $1,121.

Kohanski, Kathleen and Kohanski, Robert,1511 W. Colvin St., Syracuse, $3,594.

Maitland, Vernon A. Jr.,1901 E. Fayette St., Apt. 2D, Syracuse, $1,077.

Majlaton, Natalie,4315 1/2 Candlelight Lane, Liverpool, $1,546.

May, Christiane C.,P.O. Box 200, 4465 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, $6,821.

McKay, Christopher F.,8686 Carpenter Road, Baldwinsville, $1,358.

Neuman, Ezequiel,145 John St., Syracuse, $1,380.

Ocasio, Raymundo,230 W. Lafayette Ave., Syracuse, $1,278.

Ogletree, Shaneeka,433 Wilkinson St., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $1,641.

O'Toole, Jacqueline,819 Lemoyne Ave., Syracuse, $2,477.

Persse, Carole E. and Persse, Stephen D.,3390 Rickard Road, Skaneateles, $1,182.

Peryea Transportation,6945 Winchell Road, Warners, $2,171.

Pogroski, Raymond J.,1004 N. Townsend St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, $1,207.

Qudsi, Walid doing business as Maloney's,405 Stolp Ave., Syracuse, by Commissioner of Labor, $1,139.

Rice, Marjorie,3030 W. Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, $1,440.

Sprik, Michael,128J Kings Park Drive, Liverpool, $4,725.

Szkotak, Arthur doing business as A Catered Affair,313 Pleasant Ave., Syracuse, by Commissioner of Labor, $1,771.

Thomas, Elrheiaam C.,325 Garfield Ave., Syracuse, $1,483.

Topolski, Paul,5595 Saida Circle, Brewerton, $1,623.

Vanburen, Jeffrey,4173 Lucan Road, Liverpool, $1,183.

Williams, Marquise M.,137 Palmer Ave., Apt. 2, Syracuse, $1,604.

Aug. 1

Bowman, Daiquan,335 Furman St., Syracuse, $3,600.

Boyd, Javon,1127 Bellevue Ave., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $2,508.

Bradwell, Shawn D.,617 Jamesville Ave., Apt. 2E, Syracuse, $2,538.

Brown, Calvin J.,555 S. State St., Syracuse, $3,552.

Byrd, Keith L.,228 Richmond Ave., Syracuse, $2,520.

Calhoun, Michael D.,160 Kenmore Ave., Syracuse, $3,070.

Clarke, Lawrence P. II,2647 France Drive, Deland, Fla., $2,625.

Colon, Jose,119 Fenton St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, $2,650.

Dunn, John E.,113 Edgemere Road, Syracuse, $2,575.

Gainey, Christopher,954 Westcott St., Syracuse, $2,684.

Heisler, Thomas M.,109 Worden Ave., Nedrow, $2,502.

Reaves, Rodney M.,1720 Woodcock Court, Jonesboro, Ga., $4,125.

Reifsnyder, John W.,7129 Fly Road, East Syracuse, $2,503.

Robinson, Michael A.,Chavez Terrace, Syracuse, $2,583.

Robinson, Thaeron,137 Thurber St., Syracuse, $4,748.

Smash, William M.,1505 N. Salina St., Apt. 3, Syracuse, $2,863.

Sorbello, Joseph C.,431 Center St., Solvay, $2,538.

Spagnualo, Lisa A.,477 Westcott St., Syracuse, $2,579.

Thomas, Dana,215 Pattison St., Syracuse, $4,966.

Aug. 2

Barber, Sherri F.,6312 Locomotive Lane, Cicero, $13,475.

Blackman, Nada D.,1305 S. Brundidge St., Apt. A, Troy, Ala., $2,750.

Bowens, Anthony,131 Huron St., Syracuse, $3,417.

Bradford, Jamel L.,119 Crippen Place, Apt. 3, Syracuse, $2,538.

Branch, Travis N.,2811 Royal Oaks Drive, Tallahassee, Fla., $3,641.

Braswell, Otis L. Jr.,1410 Ramsay St., Baltimore, Md., $2,566.

Cunningham, Dominick L.,221 W. Kennedy St., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $2,634.

Deuel, Dale L.,614 N. McBride St., Syracuse, $2,529.

Schumaker, Michele L. also known as Gianni, Michele,7861 Main St., Apt. B, Fabius, $2,514.

Hoffman, Amy L.,143 S. Midler Ave., Syracuse, $2,500.

Johnson, Stanley,703 E. Division St., Syracuse, $8,680.

Mitchell, Harvey F.,221 Cannon St., Syracuse, $4,691.

Mitchell, Henry L.,216 Comstock Place, Syracuse, $4,212.

Morales, Richard J.,101 Galster Ave., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $2,532.

Mungo, Richard L. Jr.,600 Cannon Ridge Drive, Apt. 1914, Orlando, Fla., $2,528.

Owens, Anthony D.,244 Champlin Drive, Syracuse, $2,532.

Parker, William S.,2724 Helyn Road, Lake Worth, Fla., $2,534.

Roberts, David C.,202 N. Main St., Apt. 2, Minoa, $2,528.

Ruggireo, Michael J. Jr.,1637 N. Salina St., Apt. 4, Syracuse, $3,822.

Sweeper, Mark,126 Glenwood Ave., Syracuse, $2,533.

Threat, Quandell M.,912 N. Salina St., Syracuse, $2,555.

Tax warrant satisfactions

The following tax warrant satisfactions of $1,000 or more have been filed with the State Tax Commission, unless another creditor is noted, and docketed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Debtors are listed first, followed by creditors, if other than the State Tax Commission, and the award, plus fees:

July 30

Robert H. and Sarah P. Attridge,907 Kimry Moor, Fayetteville, $2,436.

Sharon E. Bushnell doing business as Memory Lane,212 Old Liverpool Road, Apt. 6, Liverpool, $1,000.

Martin Castle and Charmaine Castle, 112 East Lake Road, Skaneateles, $3,611.

Shannon M. Clarke,204 Rolling Hills, Elbridge, $2,503.

Tracey M. Cereo,833 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles, $1,254.

Rodney F. Coffey,250 Harrison St., Suite 302, Syracuse, $13,103.

Cricklewood Catsup Corp.,5731 Thompson Road, DeWitt, $1,118.

Curtis Darbey,117 Roxboro Circle, Mattydale, $15,695.

Devlin Enterprises LLC,658-660 N. Salina St., Syracuse, $2,462.

Richard H. Franklin,7800 Bull St., Bridgeport, $2,793.

Karin T. Jones also known as Karin Fawcett,510 Hawley Ave., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $1,010.

Harrison Restaurant & Deli Inc.,121 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse, $1,420.

Timothy A. Lawrence also known as Hart, Timothy,229 W. Colvin St., Syracuse, $4,957.

Headrush Inc.,3417 Walters Road, Syracuse, $5,074, $5,026.

The Hardwood Tavern LLC,55 Main St., Camillus, $1,332.

Highway Truck & Trailer Repair Inc., 6920 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse, $1,064, $1,425.

Patsy M. Iannolo and Nancy Iannolo, 100 Hampton Road, Syracuse, $73,507.

Christopher C. Kirsten,111 Trinity Place, Apt. 3, Syracuse, $2,313.

Patricia A. Sanders doing business as Lady Sanders Unique Fashions,406 Broad St., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $1,100.

Richard A. Lester,208 N. Geddes St., Apt. 1, Syracuse, $4,045, $12,276, $2,536.

John F. Mannino Jr.,304 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse, $2,105, $6,070.

Neptune Soft Water Inc.,1919 Teall Ave., Syracuse, $1,730.

Mickey A. Pitts,3030 Smith Ave., Nedrow, $1,000.

Michael T. Speach,40111 Marlton Court, Liverpool, $3,839, 1,644, $1,601, $1,425, $1,725, $2,550, $2,625, $3,257.

Syracuse Auto Dynamics Inc.,521 S. West St., Syracuse, $5,352.

William J. Widger Jr.,P.O. Box 11363, Syracuse, $1,549.

July 31

Anthony Alberti doing business as Floral Tributes,2409 Milton Ave., Solvay, to the Commissioner of Labor, $1,043.

Sardo's Pizzeria of Baldwinsville Inc., 7252 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, to the Commissioner of Labor, $1,642.

Toomey Abbott Supermarket Inc., 1213 Almond St., Syracuse, to the Commissioner of Labor, $1,043.

Aug. 3

Joseph N. Cullen,4460 Milton Ave., Camillus, $3,395.

Christopher Rodriguez,211 Lafayette Road, Apt. 219, Syracuse, $1,987.

Bankruptcies

These are commercial and personal bankruptcies of $1,000 or more filed recently in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York in Utica. The list includes major unsecured creditors when available. Bankruptcy definitions: Chapter 7, debtor sells assets in return for discharge of debts; Chapter 11, debtor company reorganizes under court supervision; Chapter 12, family farm repays debt; Chapter 13, debtor arranges plan to repay debt.

July 24

Lucinda Ellen Baskerville,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: 2200 Realty Corp., Binghamton, $1,100

Kim Adrienne Chisolm,Syracuse, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Arrow Financial Services, Niles, Ill., $2,100

Celese Leche Corbett,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Beneficial National Bank, Bridgewater, N.J., $1,500

Debra Jean Dehart,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Newark, N.J., $6,000

Lavina E. Hare,Tully, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Wilmington, Del., $2,914

Julianna M. Hosmer,Syracuse, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Greensboro, N.C., $4,100

Rosemary E. Le Fevre,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Charlotte, N.C., $4,982

Michele A. Medlong,Bridgeport, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Wilmington, Del., $14,163

Cordellia Elizabeth Murphy-Martin, DeWitt, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Richmond, Va., $2,000

Lynn Oatman,Liverpool, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: American Express, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., $5,069

Robert D. Perkins,Camillus, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Richmond, Va., $2,044

Regy J. Thorpe, doing business as member of Thorpe & Associates LLC,Elbridge, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: not available, amount not available

Eugene G. White and Cecile J. White,Manlius, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: FIA Card Services, Greensboro, N.C., $17,489

July 25

William G. Grant,Bridgeport, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Wilmington, Del., $3,310

Dennis Guerra and Camille Guerra, Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Citifinancial, The Lakes, Nev., $1,600

Karen A. Hayes,Nedrow, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Citicards, Columbus, Ohio, $17,850

Michael W. LaRocca,Clay, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Wilmington, Del., $15,452

Victor D. Liles and Brenda G. Liles, formerly doing business as Victor Liles Design & Construction,Camillus, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Applies Card Bank, Boca Raton, Fla., $9,648

John E. Miller,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Houston, Texas, $2,593

Daniel W. Smith and Shawnna L. Smith,Liverpool, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Chase, Westerville, Ohio, $2,700

July 26

Gary L. Comstock and Rosemary Comstock,Fayetteville, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Discover, Salt Lake City, Utah, $4,037

Jacqueline Rae Garcia,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Wilmington, Del., $2,500

Calroy Harrigan,Cicero, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Applied Card Bank, Wilmington, Del., $1,043

Tony P. Hill and Dayami N. Daniels-Hill,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Asset Acceptance Capital Corp., Warren, Mich., $3,700

Philip Andrew Larmer and Pamela Ann Larmer,Syracuse, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Richmond, Va., $2,608

Beverly C. Moshier,Baldwinsville, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Wilmington, Del., $1,953

Edward J. Panek, formerly doing business as an officer in Bridgeport Great American Inc.,Cicero, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Advantage Energy, Green Bay, Wis., $5,238

Daniel T. Simmons,Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Millburn, N.J., $12,500

William J. Sparaco, formerly doing business as Promotion,East Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Richmond, Va., $1,619

Malcolm D. Witteman and Lorriane J. Witteman,Cicero, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: Chase, Wilmington, Del., $15,011

Edward Joseph Wojcik,Camillus, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: AAA Financial Services, Wilmington, Del., $4,000

July 27

James Dismuke and Alice P. Dismuke, Syracuse, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: AAA Financial Services, Wilmington, Del., $8,775

Matthew S. Gurniak,Minoa, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Capital One, Salt Lake City, Utah, $2,295

Victoria L. Jones,Baldwinsville, Chapter 13, major unsecured creditor: Bank of America, Norfolk, Va., $2,848

July 30

Robert S. Jones and Deanna C. Jones, Liverpool, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: HFC, Chesapeake, Va., $18,393

Nada Petkovska,Liverpool, Chapter 7, major unsecured creditor: ACS/Nelnet Education, Utica, $35,733

D.C. Community Calendar - The Washington Post

'A NITE AT THE DEW DROP INN,' Andy Torres and Yvette Manson starin the musical. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m.Sundays, continues through Feb. 16, H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St.NE. $30. 202-489-1701.

INDO-CARIBBEAN DRUMMING, DANCING, Major League Tassa from Queens,N.Y., performs. Noon, Library of Congress, Jefferson Building,Coolidge Auditorium, 10 First St. SE. Free. 202-707-5510.

BEEHIVE BAND, a performance of old-time Utah and Mormon music. 6p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

PORTRAIT GALLERY TALK, Julia Hahn discusses a painting of MaryAnn Brown, by an unidentified artist. 6 p.m., National PortraitGallery, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY REFORM, former McGovern-Fraser Commissionlead researcher Ken Bode, American Conservative Union PresidentDavid Keene and journalist Jules Whitcover discuss 'Back Rooms toBallot Boxes: Primary Reform, the People and the Press,' aboutreforms that ended the era of political power brokers who decidedthe fate of candidates and created the primary and caucus systems. 7p.m., National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance nearSeventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

POST-HOLOCAUST ERA TALK, 'In the Shadow of the Holocaust: GermanJewry After 1945,' by Michael Brenner, a professor at the Universityof Munich. 7 p.m., U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 RaoulWallenberg Pl. (15th Street) SW. Free; reservations required. 202-488-0400.

ARTIST'S TALK, Wangechi Mutu discusses how she uses picturesfrom fashion magazines and National Geographic publications tocreate collages. She also discusses her childhood in Nairobi and hermove to Brooklyn, N.Y. 7 p.m., Hirshhorn Museum, Ring Auditorium,Seventh and Independence SW. Free; tickets distributed at 6:15 p.m.202-633-1000.

WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS, for cholesterol and blood-glucoselevels, blood pressure, body-mass index and family-health history;plus lifestyle seminars, cooking demonstrations, fitness programsand stress-reduction workshops, sponsored by Sister to SisterFoundation and Shady Grove Adventist and Washington Adventisthospitals. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. Free. 301-718-8033 or www.sistertosister.org.

'TRICKY OLD BUH RABBIT,' storyteller Tiffany Jana leads aprogram of songs and stories about the Gullah people from theGeorgia Sea Islands. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Friday and Feb. 8,Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6;ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.

CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY, 'Eyes on the Prize: Two Societies(1965-1968),' about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the SouthernChristian Leadership Conference helping Chicago civil rights leadersto challenge segregated housing practices. Noon, National Archives,Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

'SHARED EXPERIENCE: TELLING OUR STORIES,' short films about thestruggles of American Indian and African American youths. 12:30 and3:30 p.m., National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater,Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.

FEEDING ANIMALS, a National Park Service ranger shows animalsthat live at the nature center and invites visitors to help feedthem. 4 p.m., Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW.Free. 202-895-6070.

JAZZ CONCERT, the Young Brothers Trio performs. 6 p.m., KennedyCenter, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

DOCUMENTARY ON RACE, 'Black Women On: The Light, Dark Thang,' about the politics of skin color within the African Americancommunity and attitudes about shades of skin; a discussion will behosted after the screening. 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune CouncilHouse, 1318 Vermont Ave. NW. Free. 202-673-2402.

FRENCH SHORT FILMS, for adults, including animated and live-action shorts, in French with English subtitles, sponsored byAlliance Francaise and the Goethe Institute. 6:30 p.m. Friday andSunday-Monday, Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW.$8. 202-234-7911.

JAPANESE 'VITAL' FILM, Tadanobu Asano stars as a medical studentwho unravels mentally when his girlfriend's corpse shows up in hisanatomy class, in Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m., FreerGallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free.202-633-1000.

PATTI SMITH VOCAL RECITAL, performance of songs and readingsinspired by the personal papers and writings of American artists.7:30 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW.$50. 202-633-8768 or www.aaa.si.edu.

CONCERTO COPENHAGEN RECITAL, the Scandinavian period instrumentensemble performs works by Handel, J.S. Bach and Johan HelmichRoman. 8 p.m., Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, CoolidgeAuditorium, 10 First St. SE. Free tickets available by phone, with a$2.75 service charge per ticket. 301-808-6900 or 202-707-5502.

CHESS FOR TEENAGERS, for ages 12-19. 11 a.m. Saturday and Feb.16, Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. Free. 202-645-4297.

'THE NICOLO WHIMSEY SHOW,' performance of circus skills,carnival comedy, juggling, pantomime and music played on theaccordion and saw, with audience participation. 9:30 and 11 a.m.,National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free ticketsdistributed 30 minutes before each show. 202-783-3372.

GEORGETOWN BLACK HISTORY, for age 8 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a heritage tour of Herring Hill. 10 a.m., OldStone House, 3051 M St. NW. Free. 202-426-6851.

'KYRGYZ RUGS AND EMBROIDERY,' Kelvin Webb discusses thetextiles. 10:30 a.m., Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. Free. 202-667-0441.

ROCK CREEK PARK HIKE, for age 7 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a two-mile scenic hike to Rapids Bridge, bootsrecommended. Noon, Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd.NW. Free. 202-895-6070.

'LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE,' film starring Tadanobu Asano as aman who lives in Thailand to escape his violent past in Japan; inThai and Japanese with English subtitles. 2 p.m., Freer Gallery,Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free. 202-633-1000.

'500 YEARS LATER,' a documentary about how Africans have beenuprooted from their cultures and homelands. 2 p.m., National Museumof African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW. Free. 202-633-4600.

SRI LANKAN DANCE, a group of 30 dancers and drummers performstraditional and modern works. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, MillenniumStage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

DUMBARTON NORDIC VOICES CONCERT, 'From a Candlelit RenaissanceCathedral,' the six-member ensemble from Norway performs works byMorales and Manchicourt. 8 p.m., Dumbarton United Methodist Church,3133 Dumbarton Ave. NW. $30; students and seniors, $26. 202-965-2000 or e-mail tickets@dumbartonconcerts.org.

PSALMS CELEBRATION, a 400-voice ensemble of singers from acrossthe country performs in 'Psallam,' a program that celebrates thepsalms and the 80th anniversary of the Royal School of Church Music.3 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusettsavenues NW. Free. 202-363-8286 or www.rscmamerica.org.

'RELIGION IN THE MEDIA,' discussed by Krista Tippett of publicradio's 'Speaking of Faith' and cathedral Dean Sam Lloyd. 10 a.m.,Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenuesNW. Free. 202-537-6200.

STUDENT MUSIC COMPETITION, various instrumentalists perform inthe Cogen Concerto Competition. Noon, Levine School of Music, 2801Upton St. NW. Free; reservations required. 202-686-8000, Ext. 0.

ROCK CREEK PARK HIKE, for age 7 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a 1.5-mile hike to Milkhouse Ford and discussesthe diversity of the area; boots recommended. Noon, Rock Creek ParkNature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070.

CHILDREN'S ART TOUR, for children 6-12 accompanied by an adult,'Awesome African American Women Artists,' tour a collection of worksby painters Alma Thomas and Lois Mailou Jones and mixed-media artistAmalia Amaki, and then create art to take home. 1:30-3:30 p.m.,National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. Free.202-783-7370.

'SAD VACATION' FILM, starring Tadanobu Asano, about a group ofoutsiders with unconventional bonds, in Japanese with Englishsubtitles. 2 p.m., Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Driveand 12th Street SW. 202-633-1000.

FLAMENCO GUITAR RECITAL, Juan Manuel Canizares performsclassical and traditional pieces. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, MillenniumStage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

THE HUGO WOLF QUARTET, performance of works by Schubert andWolf. 6:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, West Building GardenCourt, 600 Constitution Ave. NW. Free. 202-842-6941.

COLUMBIA FLUTE CHOIR, performance of classical pieces on thepiccolo and various types of flutes. 6 and 7:30 p.m., NationalTheatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free tickets distributed 30minutes before each show. 202-783-3372.

VIOLIN RECITAL, Barnabas Kelemen and pianist Shai Wosner performworks by Mozart, Bartok, Debussy and Brahms. 7:30 p.m., KennedyCenter, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $38. 202-467-4600.

SMITHSONIAN CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, suggested for ages 8-15, 'Lionsof Industry, Mothers of Invention,' playwright Jacqueline E.Lawton's show about African American inventors and innovators,including agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, potato chipinventor George Crum and cosmetics entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker.10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 21,22, Smithsonian, S.D. Ripley Center, Discovery Theater, 1100Jefferson Dr. SW. s $6; ages 2-15, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.

GENEALOGY LECTURE, 'Let No Man Put Asunder,' archivist ReginaldWashington discusses marriage records among the Freedmen's Bureaurecords. 11 a.m., National Archives, Pennsylvania Avenue NW entrancenear Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.

JAPANESE ART TALK, Japanese screen artist Motoko Maio discussesthe exhibit 'Patterned Feathers, Piercing Eyes,' in Japanese withEnglish interpretation. Noon, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050Independence Ave. SW. Free. 202-633-1000.

CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY, 'Eyes on the Prize: Power! (1966-1968),' about Carl Stokes and the Black Panther Party. Noon,National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near SeventhStreet. Free. 202-357-5000.

MARDI GRAS JAZZ CONCERT, by Mike Flaherty's Dixieland Direct.12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. Donationsrequested. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.

PAPER TOY MAKING, Japanese artist Shin Tanaka demonstrates hisart. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free.202-467-4600.

CITY BLACK HISTORY LECTURE, Jesse J. Holland, author of 'BlackMen Built the Capital: Discovering African American History in andAround Washington, D.C.,' discusses 'The Hidden History ofWashington: The African American Presence in the Capitol, the WhiteHouse and the National Mall.' 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Park Library,3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-3080.

BASIC HOME REPAIR WORKSHOP, hosted by the Cooperative ExtensionService of the University of the District of Columbia, learn thebasics of electrical safety and how to make repairs such asreplacing a light switch or receptacle; materials and toolsprovided. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW.Free; reservations required. 202-576-7252.

'MAKING TROUBLE,' a 2006 film tribute to Jewish comediennesMolly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radnerand Wendy Wasserstein. 7:30 p.m., D.C. Jewish Community Center, 152916th St. NW. $10; seniors and students, $9. 800-494-8497 or 202-777-3248.

'SWIMMING IN THE SHALLOWS,' Catalyst Theater Company performsAdam Bock's comedy. Previews, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 7 and 8;regular shows, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.Saturdays, through March 8, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 SeventhSt. SE. Previews, pay what you can; other performances, $10. 800-494-8497 or www.catalysttheater.org.

BLACK HISTORY DOCUMENTARY, director Adrena Ifill discusses themaking of 'Congressman Robert Smalls: a Patriot's Journey FromSlavery to Capitol Hill' and shows part of the film, sponsored bythe U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Noon, Veterans of Foreign WarsBuilding, Ketchum Hall, 200 Maryland Ave. NW. Free; reservationsrequired. 202-543-8919, Ext. 38, or e-mail uschs@uschs.org.

PIANO RECITAL, by Aki Takahashi. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center,Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

TESTIFYING ABOUT THE UTILITY COMPANIES, D.C. Council memberMary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3), chairman of the Committee on PublicServices and Consumer Affairs, invites residents to testify aboutthe quality of service received from Pepco, Verizon and WashingtonGas. 10 a.m. Feb. 7 and 11 a.m. Feb. 9, John A. Wilson Building,1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free; registration required to testify.202-724-8062 or e-mail abenjamin@dccouncil.us.

KENNEDY CENTER FAMILY THEATER, 'Up in the Air: the Story ofBoonah, the Tree-Climbing Frog,' Amon Miyamoto's musical about afrog who learns about the cycle of life when he sees a hawk's nestat the top of a tree overlooking his pond. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 8 and9, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, 2700 F St. NW. $18. 202-467-4600.

'THE WIZ,' Duke Ellington School of the Arts students perform anurban version of Dorothy and Toto's adventure in Oz. 7:30 p.m. Feb.7, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 10a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15, Duke Ellington School, 1698 35thSt. NW. $20; 11 and younger, $15. 202-282-0123.

'JUNKANOO,' a musical tribute to Africa and the Caribbean, abouta female teenager with mystical powers. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.,THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Morning show, $5; evening show andreception, $10. 202-484-3273 or www.thearcdc.org.

AFRO-BRAZILIAN SONGS AND DANCE, for all ages, performance byNego Gato group, sponsored by Discovery Theater. 10:15 and 11:30a.m., National Museum of Natural History, 10th and Constitution NW.$6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.

MIDDLE EAST TALK, Michael B. Oren discusses his book 'Power andFantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present.' Noon,Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101Independence Ave. SE. Free. 202-707-5221.

REVITALIZATION OF PENN QUARTER AREA, Stewart Schwartz, executivedirector of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, and Eric Price, vicepresident of Abdo Development, discuss the District's Penn Quarterand Gallery Place areas. Noon, National Building Museum, 401 F St.NW. Free. 202-272-2448.

'MAKING THE MOVING IMAGE,' John G. Hanhardt discusses strategiesfilmmakers use to create their works and shows clips from 'BladeRunner,' 'Moulin Rouge,' 'The Shining' and other films. 6 p.m.,Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

JUNKO KOSHINO FASHION SHOW, the designer shows her kimono-inspired garments. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 FSt. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

NEW TEXTILES TALK, Matilda McQuaid, head of textiles at theSmithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, discusses'Crafting Design: Recent Innovations in Textiles.' 6:30 p.m.,Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. $20. 202-667-0441.

POETRY READINGS, Li-Young Lee and David Kirby read from theirworks. 6:45 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, MontpelierRoom, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free. 202-707-5394.

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Calendar - El Chicano Weekly

Grand Terrace Soccer Sign Ups

Every Saturday in February from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Richard Rollins Park; Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Pico Park from 6 - 9 p.m. Cost $50 per player. Fill out a registration form at gtsoccer.org and bring to registration day. For more information visit gtsoccer.org or call (909) 709-7372 or (909) 553-1035.

Parents Without Partners

Friday, Feb. 11: Dance event open to everyone over 2 1 . Nonmembers $12, members $10. Edwards Mansion, 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, 8 p.m. - midnight. For more information, please call Gail at (951) 769-2777.

Discovery Shop Event

Feb. 11 & 12: The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Redlands is holding their annual Jewelry Event featuring a vast collection of fine and costume jewelry. This is one of many events that funds local research, programs and services to patients and their families. The weekend event will occur from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday. 1534 Barton Road, Redlands (next to the Stater Bros, store). For more information, please call (909) 307-8900.

Frugal Frigate

Saturday, Feb. 12: Phil Yeh, artist, author and founder of Cartoonists Across America & The World will be joined by other Southern Californian artists to complete a permanent wall mural inside Frugal Frigate, a children's bookstore in Redlands. Local authors Ann Johnston Brown, Lesley Downey, Frances Mill. Barbara KoI berg, Fred Smith, and Diane Adams will also be on hand with Yeh to sign copies of their books. The Frugal Frigate is located at 9 North 6th St., Redlands.

Suoktad Squares

Saturday, Feb. 12: Sweetheart Ball at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. Robert Friesen will euer rounds starting at 6:30pm. Jim Randall will call squares starting at 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. For more information, call Bill Hunt (909)886-1150.

Benefit Dinner

Saturday, Feb. 12: Dinner to benefit St. Bernardine's heart research at Eagles #506, 895 E. 9th St., San Bernardino. Cost $10 per person, includes dinner (6 -8 p.m.) of enchiladas, rice, beans and potato salad. Dance to follow. For more information, please call Jessie Munoz at (909) 567-2776.

College Fair & Workshop

Saturday, Feb. 12: Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod will be cohosting a college fair designed to offer parents and students with information on the various available options for financing a college education, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Colony High School Theater, 3850 E. Riverside Dr., Ontario. Financial aid and admissions programs of local higher education institutions also showcased.

Pet Scene Grand Opening

Saturday, Feb. 12: Pet Scene Bath & Boutique, which provides self-serve and full-serve baths without appointments Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. will be throwing a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 31776 Yucaipa Blvd., Unit 8. Yucaipa. For more information, please call (909) 389-2424.

Foster Parent Training

Wednesday, Feb. 16: Free training and orientation for those interested in becoming foster parents. Reimbursements from $634 - $890 per month. 10 a.m. at Children's Way Foster Family and Adoption Agency. 1802 Commercenter West, Suite D, San Bernardino. Please call Maria at (909) 8904008 to reserve a seat.

Free Tax Preparation

Wednesday, Feb. 23: California State Controller John Chiang and Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter are co-hosting a free tax preparation service for low-tomiddle-income taxpayers from 9 a. m rto 4 p.m. at the Lewis Library and Technology Center, Fontana. Reserve an appointment and learn what you have to bring by contacting Sheila Futch at Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter's office at (909) 820-5008.

'Willy Wonka' Production

March 3, 4 & 5: Presented by Terrace View Elementary, me production will be performed at Colton High School, 777 W. Valley Blvd.; cost is $10 per ticket and can be purchased at Terrace View Elementary. For more information please call (909) 586-5792.

Chili Cookoff, Menudo Championship

Saturday, May 7: 38th Annual California State Chili Championship & 7th Annual Inland Empire Menudo Championship at the National Orange Show, 689 S. ?' St., San Bernardino. Entertainment, craft and food vendors. 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Chili tasting begins at 1 1 a.m. Great family event. More open chili, menudo and salsa cooks still being sought.

For more information, please call Mike 'Ughlee' Austin at (909) 883-3596.

Walk/Run for Better Health

Saturday, Mar. 12: Join Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for fitness and fun at the free 5th Annual Community 5K Walk/Run & Fitness Expo. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 8:30 a.m.

City Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr.

Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd.

Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 3 p.m.; 35 Cajon St.

Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave.

Hot lines - Joe Weider's Shape

Ballet Bonus

Kudos, Shape, for 'Ballerina Butt' (January). I've taught adult exercise classes using ballet as a foundation for years. While other forms of toning may burn the same number of calories, ballet builds beautifully sculpted, sleek, strong, flexible muscles capable of wonderfully expansive, fluid movements.

-Derva J. Snider, Burnet, Texas

Everything to Gain

I was very pleased to read Rosa Esposito's Success Story about gaining weight in the February issue of Shape. While many women's magazines focus on weight loss, it's refreshing to know that Shape recognizes that success doesn't always mean losing weight, but instead, means living healthfully.

-Lynn Trujillo, Sandia Pueblo, N.M.

Emotional Support

Thank you for alerting readers in 'Infertile Ground' (Health, February) that endometriosis may hinder fertility. Along with infertility, pain and other debilitating effects, endometriosis can bring isolation, frustration and fear. The Endometriosis Association can help. We offer literature and support networks and facilitate research on the disease. Call (800) 992-3636 or visit www.Endometriosis/ssn. org.

- Crystal Grotberg, Education/Publication Associate, Endometriosis Association, Milwaukee

Best Friends

I found 'Bosom Buddies' (Inner Shape, February) to be an insightful and thought-provoking article. I agree that people need a best friend for support in every way. However, I don't think the friendship has to be between people of the same sex. My best friend is a male and he gives me everything I need, from emotional support to fitness ideas. It doesnt matter if your friendship is same- or opposite-sex; what matters is that you give each other all you can.

-Katrina McLeod, Japan

Getting Into Shape

Until I read the January and February issues of Shape, I was actually thinking of canceling my subscription. I am enjoying the magazine so much more now. I always thought that because I only jogged and played tennis I wasn't in 'shape' to read Shape. And until recently, Shape didn't seem to go beyond exercise. Now, however, the magazine really emphasizes exercises that work your mind, as well as improving yourself by believing in yourself.

Thank you for going beyond the body to include the mind.

-Donna Cohn Viertel, Boston

Mother's Day Homage

I am writing this in honor of my mother, Rosalie Miceli, who is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is the most nonjudgmental person I know and sees good in everyone. She and my father still hold hands after 34 years of marriage. She always puts her family first, and now I'd like to give back to her.

Mom has always been conscientious about staying in good shape. This year, we both celebrated landmark birthdays (30 and 50), and we are committed to reaching our highest potential in the world of fitness.

Since I live in Colorado and my mom is in Florida, we can't be workout partners, but we keep tabs on each other by phone. It's always disappointing when I can't spend Mother's Day with her, but I'd like to honor her in a unique way this May. I feel that she deserves special recognition not only for being a wonderful human being but also for being such a babe at 50!

-Kim Miceli Denver

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Vancouver, Wash.-Based Nautilus Hopes New CEO Can Help Pump Up Profits, Sales. - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

By Kristina Shevory, The Seattle Times Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jul. 17--The Nautilus Group, the maker of the Stairmaster and other health and fitness e...uipment, hired Gregg Hammann yesterday as chief executive officer and president.

Hammann replaces Brian Cook, effective immediately. Cook will continue as chairman of the Vancouver, Wash.-based company.

'It's very positive news,' Cook said. 'We've built a very strong foundation, and now we have to maximize our brands and move forward. Gregg's expertise and background will help us execute our strategy ...uicker.'

Cook said he was not forced out. He and the board initiated the search for his replacement several months ago, he said.

Before joining Nautilus, Hammann, 40, was chief customer officer of North America and president of Latin America for Levi Strauss, where he led an initiative to expand the company's brand and distribution. He had worked in sales, marketing and general management with Coca-Cola, McLeod USA and Procter & Gamble.

Cook, 53, was CEO of Nautilus for 17 years and held a variety of managerial and financial positions at Sea Galley Stores, a now-closed restaurant company, before joining the fitness-e...uipment maker.

Analysts said the management change was welcome.

'It's the right time for a new leader to take over,' said R.J. Jones, a senior e...uity analyst with Delafield Hambrecht in Seattle. 'They've missed the last three ...uarters and it's been one series of disappointments after another. They experienced substantial growth over time, but the reliance on one product line has come full circle for them.'

Nautilus has slashed its profit forecasts for three straight ...uarters and earlier this month said its second-...uarter and annual profits will fall short of analysts' expectations. The company, whose brands include Bowflex, Schwinn, Nautilus and Stairmaster, will report second-...uarter earnings July 30.

Flagging sales and profit have forced Nautilus, whose growth has centered on its Bowflex machine, to introduce new products and sell them in retail stores instead of through direct sales.

Hammann said he will look at how best to leverage the company's brands and will execute the company's strategy more aggressively.

'Every company hits a bump in the road, and so has Nautilus,' Hammann said. 'But I think the outlook will be positive.'

To see more of The Seattle Times, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.seattletimes.com.

(c) 2003, The Seattle Times. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News.

A great day for THE BIG NAMES; Some famous Scottish faces reveal what St Andrew's Day means to them - and all are in agreement it should become a public holiday.(Features) - Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)

GEORGE BURLEY

Scotland Manager

SCOTLAND football boss George Burley will be celebrating St Andrew's Day surrounded by family, eating Scotch broth - and, of course, watching football.

The national coach is a great supporter of the day.

He says: 'I've spent most of my career down south, and always took every opportunity to celebrate being Scottish. Now I'm back home, I will certainly be celebrating St Andrew's Day.'

Family man George might even be spotted at the festivities in the capital.

'As it is a Sunday this year, it's the perfect day to get the family round for a meal, so that's what we will be doing. I also think there is going to be a big party in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. We may go to that. And I'll be watching whatever football match is on, of course.'

While George is obviously a great supporter of anything Scottish, is St Andrew's Day as popular as Burns' Day?

'No, I don't think it is. No matter where you are in the world in January, you will always find a Burns' Supper somewhere.

'I don't think St Andrew's Day is quite at that level. It's a shame - look at how well the Irish use St Patrick's Day to promote their country. We should be doing that, too.'

Should it be a public holiday?

'If we did it right and turned it into a proper national day of celebration, then I would support that.'

RHONA McLEOD

BBC News and Sports Presenter

BBC news and sports presenter Rhona McLeod will be celebrating St Andrew's Day with a family gathering in Pitlochry - halfway between her family in the south and the north of Scotland.

And while Rhona doesn't always celebrate our patron saint's day, she does think more should be made of it.

She says: 'I'm always aware it is St Andrew's Day but, I have to confess, don't do anything very special. It would be great for us as a nation to formally recognise the day so we can be proud of our many achievements and heritage.

'I love traditional cooking and Scots fare - Scotch broth followed by Scottish lamb, traditional vegetables with mashed potato - all good comfort food.'

Rhona believes Burns' Night has the edge on St Andrew's Day because we celebrate the former as we are growing up.

'As children we are taught Burns' poetry, more than 200 years after his death. The traditions of St Andrew's night are largely unknown.'

Should it be a public holiday?

'Absolutely yes! Anything which gives the people of Scotland a greater sense of their own identity can only be good. In my travels to world sporting events, I am often angered at how invisible Scotland is to the rest of the world. We are often believed to be a region of England.'

LIZ MCCOLGAN

Former World Champion Athlete

FORMER world champion athlete, top Scottish runner and busy mum-of-five Liz McColgan will be training kids on St Andrew's Day this year.

Liz, who lives in Carnoustie, Angus, with husband Peter and children Eilish, 17, Martin, nine, Eamonn, eight, Keiran, six, and Orla, three, is a big supporter of all things home-grown - and St Andrew's Day.

A true inspiration to all Scottish athletes, Liz won gold in the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo at 10,000 metres, a gold medal in the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, and a silver medal in the Seoul Olympics in 1988.

She says: 'I think more should be made of St Andrew's Day so families can do things together, while celebrating their Scottish heritage at the same time.'

The McColgans, who run health and fitness centres in Scotland, like to support Scottish produce where possible.

'I eat Scottish produce all-year round - in fact I buy Scottish products whenever I can.

'I eat mostly Scottish salmon around three times a week. The kids eat Scottish beef and Scottish-grown veg. I feel it's really important to buy our own, to support our own economy.'

Should it be a public holiday?

'I think it would be a great idea to have our own national holiday.'

ALEX SALMOND

Scotland's First Minister

SCOTLAND'S First Minister Alex Salmond always celebrates St Andrew's Day - and this year it's going to be a very busy one for him.

He says: 'The Scottish Government have a full schedule of events planned over St Andrew's weekend to celebrate Scotland's rich culture and heritage.

'My weekend will culminate in a reception at Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the works of Robert Burns as we look to next year's Homecoming celebrations.

'St Andrew's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate what it means to be Scottish in the 21st century, whether it is celebrating traditional or contemporary Scottish culture. This year, I hope to get to as many events as possible.'

Apparently, it was tradition to eat a singed sheep's head or fish, or even rabbit and hare on St Andrew's Day. Will the First Minister be tucking in?

'Scotland produces some of the finest food and drink in the world, so I will certainly be feasting on Scots fare, but I would have to pass on sheep's head.

'Both St Andrew's Day and Burns' Night are extremely important celebrations of Scottish culture. St Andrew's Day 2008 marks the start of our winter festivals and this year is packed with fantastic events.'

Should it be a public holiday?

'Yes, and this is why the Scottish Government has made St Andrew's Day a holiday for all our staff. We are encouraging all employers to take similar steps.'

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HEALTH/FITNESS

Weight loss information session: A weekly info session to learnmore about weight loss with Dr. Dave Westbrock and New Profile: amedically-directed weight loss program based on lifestyle changes todiet, exercise and behavior. 6:45 p.m. Thursdays; noon, Tuesdays, atNew Profile Weight Management Center, 7200 Paragon Road, Suite C,Centerville. (937) 438-5004. www.mynewprofile.com.

Alzheimer's Disease educational series: Presented by VitasInnovative Hospice Care. 6:30 p.m. July 21 and Aug. 18 at SterlingHouse of Washington Twp., 8130 Miller Farm Lane, Centerville. C.J.Bruggeman at (937) 269-2872 for reservations.

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Bipolar and Mental Health Issues Support Group:

7 p.m. Tuesdays at The Castle, 133 N. Main St., Centerville.(937) 885-1206. www.new horizons3ddd.org.

HISTORY/SCIENCE

A Day at the Daytona Normal and Industrial School: 11 a.m. July21 at Centerville Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville.(937) 433-8091.

Mary McLeod and Eleanor Roosevelt: 2 p.m. July 21 at CentervilleLibrary, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville. (937) 433-8091.www.mvcc.net/ Centerville/histsoc.

LECTURES/ SPEAKERS

Free Apple training seminar: iPhoto '09. Features overview fortools included in iPhoto '09. 11 a.m. July 18 at MacTown, 8975Kingsridge Drive, Miami Twp. (937) 435-0134. hwww.applesales.com

Weight lifting key to keeping bones strong - Oakland Tribune

Q. How do you know if you are doing enough to prevent bone lossand stay healthy? I'm in my late 40s with a safe Body Mass Index(22.3). I do a combo of free weights, machines and core exercises for45 minutes, two days a week, and do weight-bearing aerobic exercisefor 35-plus minutes five days a week. If I maintain this for the restof my life will this do the trick?

A. Physical activities involving explosive moves and resistanceare the most important factor in maintaining bone density. Walking,jogging, dancing, kickboxing, gardening and snowshoeing are all good,but the single most effective way to maintain bone health is throughweight lifting. According to Tufts University Professor and author,Miriam Nelson, 'We found that women who did resistance training twicea week for one year actually gained bone density versus a controlgroup who did no resistance training and lost bone density.'

Taking calcium supplements and light exercise is not enough,either.

Leading tissue researcher, Kenneth McLeod, chair of theBioengineering Department at Binghamton University (N.Y.), found thatjust taking calcium and doing some walking will not make new bone.'There has to be a signal to make bone, and it turns out that if youdon't have adequate fluid flow across your bone, you're not going tohave adequate cell metabolism to trigger cell formation,' statesMcLeod.

When lifting weights, learn proper form and start with easyweights that you can do two sets of 12-15 repetitions with beforetiring. This will give your connective tissue (especially around yourjoints) a chance to adapt to your new activity.

By using a scale of 1 to 5 (with '1' being equivalent to lifting abanana and '5' like lifting a giant box of kitty litter), strive toget to level '4' where two sets of eight repetitions is all you cando (and still maintain proper form.)

If you already have osteoporosis, increase your weights slowly.Cans of soup and bags of beans are convenient but are not designedfor the task. Dumbbells are often available and inexpensive at majorretail outlets and sporting goods stores.

You may want to ask your physician whether you need to have abaseline bone density test just to see where you are. Other factorscan affect your bones regardless of activity level and healthy eatinghabits, (such as medication, celiac disease, genetic factors andhormonal changes, to name a few).

I highly recommend Miriam Nelson's book, 'Strong Women, StrongBones' (Perigee, $13.95) to teach you more about diet and exercise.This book offers readers a further understanding of osteoporosis andprovides ideas on how to fight it. Her Web site is http://www.strongwomen.com.

LAKE COUNTY MADD TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY - Post-Tribune (IN)

THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION.LAKE BRIEFSDo you have a noncommercial news item for the Lake Briefs column? Send your news release, with date, time and all important information about your event to Chris Celek, South Lake editor, Post-Tribune, 112 W. Clark St., Crown Point, Ind. 46307. Questions should be directed to 769-0135 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Lake County Community Action Team of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will hold an informative meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville. The meeting is open to the public.

POLICE REPORT SPRAY PAINTING

Crown Point police reported Monday someone spray painted gang symbols on walls at Taft Junior High, the Thomas Street city park shelter and Scheringa's farm stand on North Grant Street.

OPEN HOUSE AT FITNESS CENTER

The Omni 41 Sports and Fitness Center wil host FIT 94 (Families Involved Together) open house from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 221 S. U.S. 41, Schererville.

Any one participating in at least 3 activities will receive a free FIT 94 T-shirt. Free hot dogs and Pepsi will be served.

STORY HOURS AT WHITING LIBRARY

The Whiting Public Library Children's Department will hold pre-school story hours on Nov. 22. 'Things that Go!' will be the theme which includes the following stories: 'The Bear's Bicycle,' by Emiliel Warren McLeod and ''How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow?' by Charlotte Pomerants.

Children 3 to 5 may either attend the 10 to 11 a.m. session or the 1 to 2 p.m. session.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ANIMALS

The Humane Society Calumet Area Inc., 6546 Columbia Ave., Hammond, will sponsor its annual Christmas party for the animals with an arts, crafts and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3.

The public is invited to bring pets to the shelter for a photo with Santa, and each pet will receive a gift.

Those wishing to volunteer their time to assist with the party by donating baked goods or arts and crafts should call the shelter at 931-2507 or 931-2582.

All proceeds will be used to feed and shelter homeless animals.

INVENTERS, ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET

The Inventors and Entrepreneurs Society of Indiana will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday Purdue University Calumet, in the Anderson Building, Room 158, 169th Street and Woodmar Avenue, Hammond.

Bill Payne, who first made his mark in the welding supply and gas manufacturing business, will present 'How to be an Entrepreneur and a Success in Business.' He was a involved with Voice-Tel Enterprises, a developer of the voice-mail message service.

IUN TO VISIT AREA COMMUNITIES

Indiana University Northwest will host a series of informational sessions in several area communities during November.

Interested individuals are invited to come and meet with IUN representatives to find out more about the available educational opportunities for adults, evening off-campus courses, fees, degrees and enrollment procedures.

Local off-campus information nights will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the following sites:

- Monday , at Lake Central High school, St. John.

- Nov. 22, Hebron High.

- Nov. 29, at Lowell High School.

- Nov. 30, at Michigan City Public Library.

For a free brochure listing all off-campus courses call 980-6804.

COURSE FOR CHILDBEARING COUPLES

The Women's Center at Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers' North Campus will offer a course for childbearing couples planning a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean birth.

The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) class is from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $5 per family and more information or registration is available by calling the Women's Center at 933-2100.

FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT SCOUTS

Hammond Mayor Duane W. Dedelow Jr., Tom McDermott, president of the Northwest Indiana Forum, and Lynwood Mayor Barclay 'Bud' Fleming will be the special models at 'Starlight Brilliance,' the 10th anniversary dinner fashion show benefit presented by Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council.

This event is scheduled for Dec. 1, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.

Guests may shop on 'Boutique Avenue,' at 5:30 p.m. where businesses will display their wares, and dinner starts at 7 p.m. followed directly by the show.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Girl Scout Service Center, 8417 Kennedy Ave. Deadline is Nov. 23.

STEEL RETIREES MEET THURSDAY

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 31-14 will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at McBride Hall, 1301 Texas St., Gary. Friends are invited.

COUNTY HEALTH BOARD MEETS

Jocelyn House Hospice is seeking board and committee members to... [Derived headline] - Winnipeg Free Press

Jocelyn House Hospice is seeking board and committee members to help achieve its vision of an expanded facility to meet the growing and vital need for hospice care in Manitoba. Send resume to Margaret Haugen at mhaugen@jocelynhouse.ca.

Muddy Waters Community Cycle Aug. 8 in support of Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg. Choose your distance of 25km, 60km, 100km or 100 miles. Register by July 16 and receive a complimentary high-quality cycling shirt. Information: habitat.mb.ca.

Health Sciences Centre requires paperback books and magazines (current within two years) to supply our daily book cart delivery to patients. Call Shelley, 787-3533 for where to drop off your donations.

Aug. 27 will be the 30th anniversary of the day that the Winnipeg Tribune published its last paper and shut its doors. On that date a reunion and dinner will be held at the Terrace Room, 2nd floor Assiniboia Downs for all former employee's and spouses. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Paul at 488-2967 or tribune30@hotmail.com.

Alumni of Cole Harbour District High School (C.H.D.H.S) Class of 1985 25-year reunion July 17, Colby Ale House, 920 Cole Harbour Road Dartmouth, N.S., B2V 2J5. Information: http://chdhs.wordpress.com or Face Book Group Cole Harbour District High School 1985 25th Reunion.

Manitoba Paddling Association & HSC Foundation team up for the 2010 Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival July 23-25, Water Ski Park, 365 Murdock Rd. Information or to volunteer www.mpa.mb.ca or 787-8581.

BFM Thrift Store has a $1 tag and $5 bag sale, now-July 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 919 McLeod Ave.

Manitoba Cat Club Inc. annual Champion and Household Pet Cat Show, July 3 & 4, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Holy Cross Gymnasium, 290 Dubuc St. Information: 792-8708 or www.manitobacatclub.com.

Reh-Fit Centre offers the following classes: Pilates, July 5-Aug. 23, 5:15-6:15 p.m.; Sunday Boot Camp, July 4-Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dance for Pleasure, July 5-Aug. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Summer Yoga, July 6-Aug. 24, 9:30-11 a.m.; Cycle Yoga, July 6-Aug. 24, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Yes You Can Yoga, July 6-Aug. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Boxing Fitness, July 10-Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-noon; Zumba Dance Fitness, July 10-Aug. 28, 9-10 a.m.; Cooking with Herbs, July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1390 Taylor Ave. Information: 488-8023 or www.reh-fit.com.

River City Toastmasters meets July 5 and 12, 7 p.m., Crossways, 222 Furby at Broadway. Information: Peter, 661-1321, Ardythe, 772-9982 or rivercitytm.freetoasthost.com.

Children's Wish golf fundraiser, July 9 and 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lorette Golf Course.

Information: Rhiannon, 945-9474.

Winnipeg Chinese Alliance Church children's (ages 3-12) daycamp program, High Seas Expedition, July 12-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 261 Colony St. Register: Jocelyn, 772-0917, wcac.kids@gmail.com or www.wcackids.wordpress.com.

Winnipeg Humane Society's Paws for Adventure Camp for children ages 5-7, July 15 & 16 and Aug. 31, sessions 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 45 Hurst Way. Register: 982-2046 or education@winnipeghumanesociety.ca.

Monarch Teacher Network and the Nature Conservancy of Canada three-day workshop Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies, July 21-23. Register: www.monarchteachernetwork-westerncanada.com or 1-866-683-6934.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group golf fundraiser, July 23 & 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lorette Golf Course. Tickets: Denis, 737-2684.

Nature Manitoba presents 11th Natural Garden Tour, July 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with nine gardens in St. Vital's beautiful Victoria Crescent and Kingston Row neighbourhoods and Buhler Reflective Gardens. Information on each garden and the addresses and directions are included on the tickets (corresponding to an online map on our website. Garden hosts will all be available to answer questions. Rain or shine. Tickets: 943-9029.

Red River Century Ride for Diabetes in support of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, July 25, begins in Selkirk, heading north along both sides of the Red River. Select from 25km, 60km, 75km or 100 km route. Register: www.goodbear.mb.ca or www.olympia.ca.

Donna Sarna Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation offers free interactive workshops: July 27, Pregnancy: Your Health & Your Body; Aug. 31, Learn to Manage Your Pain and Sept. 28, Jaw Pain: Education, Treatment and Self-Treatment Techniques, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 102-897 Corydon Ave. Register: 452-2608.

Scientists awarded $2.4 million to study genetic variation in people with diabetes. - Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - A UNC-led team of scientists has received a $2.4 million grant to study genetic variations in people with diabetes (see also Diabetes).

The goal of the study is to identify genetic variations that may help predict the response to various treatment options for type 2 diabetes to reduce cardiovascular disease, said Dr. John Buse, co-principal investigator and director of the Diabetes Care Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

'We hope this work will enable us to target interventions to patients most likely to benefit and least likely to be harmed,' Buse said. 'The genes containing these variants may also prove to be novel targets for drug development, leading to new medicines for improving outcomes for diabetic patients in the future.'

The 4-year grant was awarded by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (Award Number R01HL110380). This project is one of several in the area of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine supported by the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute, the academic home of NIH's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) at UNC. The CTSA program aims to improve human health by transforming the research and training environment to enhance the efficiency and quality of clinical and translational research.

Michael Wagner, PhD, research professor in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is co-principal investigator of the study. Co-investigators are Howard McLeod, PharmD, Fred Eshelman Distinguished Professor of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy and director of the UNC Institute for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (IPIT), and Alison Motsinger-Reif, PhD, assistant professor of statistics at North Carolina State University and adjunct professor in the UNC IPIT.

This study is a follow-up to the ACCORD trial, which found no additional improvement in cardiovascular events in patients treated with intensive diabetes, blood pressure or lipid therapy.

'These failures of seemingly rational treatment approaches could be the result of differential response due to genetic variation,' Wagner said. 'Our study is aimed at identifying the genetic variations that may be involved.'

Keywords: Cardiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

THE TEAM NEWS; Coca Cola FOOTBALL LEAGUE.(Sport) - The Mirror (London, England)

LGE 1

BRISTOL ROVERS v LEEDS

Bristol Rovers will make a late decision on Steve Elliott and Rickie Lambert who both have knocks.

Leeds will miss suspended midfielder Bradley Johnson.

CREWE v HEREFORD

Calvin Zola has recovered from his groin injury and is set to start for Crewe but Steven Schumacher is a doubt. Hereford miss injured duo Josh Gowling and Andy Williams.

HARTLEPOOL v P'BORO

Lewis Guy faces a late fitness test on his knee for Hartlepool. Posh welcome back Gabriel Zakuani, while Sergio Torres could keep his place in the side.

HUDDERSFIELD v MILLWALL

Jim Goodwin sits out for Huddersfield due to a ban and will be replaced by Ian Craney. Millwall have no new injury doubts although Izale McLeod has quit the club.

LEICESTER v CHELTENHAM

Wayne Brown is expected to be out for Leicester due to his calf problem. Cheltenham's Nicholas Bignall is a doubt after picking up a groin injury.

L ORIENT v BRIGHTON

Alton Thelwell is back for Orient after a knee injury. JJ Meligan also returns. Lloyd Owusu, Matt Heath and Al Bangura could make their Brighton debuts.

N'HAMPTON v TRANMERE

Chris Doig is suspended for Northampton and boss Stuart Gray will make a late decision on Ryan Gilligan. Ian Goodison returns for Tranmere after a ban.

OLDHAM v COLCHESTER

Oldham's Mark Crossley (back) and Matty Wolfenden (thigh) are out.

Colchester will be without keeper Jimmy Walker who has returned to parent club West Ham.

SCUNTHORPE v STOCKPORT

Scunthorpe captain Cliff Byrne has a hamstring injury and Garry Thompson is also a doubt.

Stockport's Dominic Blizzard will undergo a late fitness test.

SOUTHEND v WALSALL

Jean Francois-Christophe is banned for one-match for Southend but Lee Barnard returns from suspension. Walsall's Anthony Gerrard has a hamstring injury.

SWINDON v MK DONS

Swindon's Patrick Kanyuka is a doubt with a groin injury while Lee Peacock (back) is also 50/50.

MK Dons winger Jason Puncheon is suspended for the match.

YEOVIL v CARLISLE

On-loan Tottenham defender Danny Hutchins could make his Yeovil debut. Carlisle hope to call on Danny Graham who has recovered from a groin injury.

LGE 2

ACC STANLEY v GILLINGHAM

Chris King, Peter Murphy and Leam Richardson are all out for Stanley.

Striker Andy Barcham (knee) is a major doubt for Gillingham but Dennis Oli is passed fit.

BARNET v CHESTER

Lee Harrison is out for up to six weeks for Barnet with a thigh problem. Chester welcome back Damien Mozika and Jay Harris to their squad but Sean Kelly is out.

BOURNEMOUTH v P VALE

Cherries captain Shaun Cooper and top-scorer Brett Pitman will both have late fitness test on their groins.

Port Vale centre-back Gareth Owen (back) is set to return.

BRADFORD v ALDERSHOT

Paul McLaren is expected to return to Bradford's squad after recovering from a calf injury. Aldershot's Ben Harding and Nikki Bull have hamstring problems.

BURY v ROCHDALE

Bury could call on Ben Futcher and Stephen Dawson after their injuries and bans, respectively. Rochdale striker Chris Dagnall is banned after being sent off.

DAG & RED v MORECAMBE

James Guy could make his Daggers debut after joining on loan from Colchester. Morecambe striker Rene Howe could be recalled after impressing in the reserves.

DARLINGTON v MACC'FIELD

Darlington welcome back Alan White after his one-match ban but Ricky Ravenhill is still suspended. Macclesfield's James Jennings is still out with a knee problem.

GRIMSBY v LINCOLN CITY

Grimsby will be without Chris Llewellyn who sits out the final game of his three-match ban.

Lincoln are without the suspended defender Paul Green.

LUTON v EXETER

George Pilkington and Ian Roper came through a reserve-team fixture unscathed for Luton and could start. Exeter's Bertie Cozic is back from a rib injury.

ROTHERHAM v BRENTFORD

Rotherham have no new injuries to contend with as they welcome the league leaders. Brentford are also boosted by a clean bill of health.

SHREWSBURY v NOTTS CO

Shrewsbury will make a late decision on Michael Symes, who has a knee injury. Notts County have doubts over Adam Nowland but Matt Hamshaw is out.

WYCOMBE v CHESTERFIELD

Football: Rejuvenated Babbel closing in on first team return.(Sport) - Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)

Byline: SCOTT McLEOD

MARKUS BABBEL is on course for a return to the first team frame at Liverpool in the next month.

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has resisted the temptation to rush Babbel back to first team football following his 12 month spell on the sidelines suffering from the debilitating Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

The potentially life-threatening illness can paralyse sufferers and put Babbel's professional career in doubt.

He has made a steady but impressive return to full fitness since recovering from the illness and his progress has delighted assistant boss Phil Thompson, who watched him complete 90 minutes for the reserves against Sheffield Wednesday earlier this week.

The player is now weeks away from pushing for a first team place once again.

Thompson revealed: ``We talked to Markus before the start of the season and told him to be patient.

We always said it would be three months until he is back to full fitness and it looks like that estimate is going to prove right.

``He played very well indeed for the reserves against a good striker in Lloyd Owusu (on Monday).

``When a player has been away for as long as a year, it does take time to get back to genuine full fitness. You look for signs of that not just in terms of running but in terms of timing and positioning.

``Markus is nearly there now and the attitude of him and the other senior players for the reserves this week was outstanding.

``It was good to see Markus using his experience to help the younger players and his overall performance was the biggest bonus for me besides the result.''

Babbel's return to action was warmly received by the Anfield faithful when he lined up at right-back against Lazio in the pre-season friendly on July 31.

But whilst he showed that night he has not lost any of his ability, Thompson admits the coaching staff were never going to throw Babbel back into the fray at the start of the season.

He added: ``He was on an adrenaline rush then because he had just come back after so long away. But a player can't continue like that after such a long absence. We always knew it would take time.''

The Reds have received a further boost with news that the operation to solve Stephane Henchoz's calf injury has been a success.

Thompson added: ``The surgeon was very pleased and he is expected to be back in four to five weeks. That is good news because Stephane is a vital member of the team.

``Djimi Traore will keep his place warm whilst he is away.''

Meanwhile, Liverpool have scoffed at suggestions Abel Xavier is suffering from the same illness which afflicted Babbel.

The Portuguese defender has been left weary by the bug which is preventing him from training.

He said: ``I feel very tired and get enormous fatigue, but it is a question of regaining my health.

``I cannot train fully at the moment. I am slowly doing some gym work, but I hope to recover soon.

``My illness cannot be compared to Babbel's. I have the same kind of symptoms, but that does not mean it is the same diagnosis.''

2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Selects 40 Texas Educators To Represent 'Best in Texas Education' Finalists - Wireless News

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05-05-2011
2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Selects 40 Texas Educators To Represent 'Best in Texas Education' Finalists
Type: News

Forty Texas educators are being recognized as the 'Best in Texas Education' with their selection as finalists in the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

The group noted the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are a Texas monetary recognition program for the state's educators.
The 40 Texas educators selected as finalists for a 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award will now be invited to compete on a statewide level for greater recognition and cash prizes. A celebration weekend will be held in their honor May 13 -15, in Austin. The weekend will include a free health and fitness event for the public on May 14 featuring Health and Wellness Expert Jillian Michaels and a keynote address by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) at the awards' celebratory dinner on May 15.

News of their selection as 2011 finalists was kept a secret from the educators until H-E-B visited each of their schools to surprise them. During the surprise visit, each finalist received two monetary cash awards in recognition of their finalist status, according to the group. Each teacher finalist received a $1,000 check for themselves and a second $1,000 for their school. Each principal finalist received a $1,000 check for themselves and a second $2,500 for their school.

The group said the 2011 finalists for an H-E-B Excellence in Education award, and representing the five Texas regions that H-E-B serves, are:

Central Texas Region

-Jennifer Garcia, a teacher at Hornsby Dunlap Elementary (Del Valle ISD) in Austin. Garcia is competing in the awards' Rising Star Elementary Category.

-Jason Sabotin, a teacher at Arlington Heights High School (Fort Worth ISD) in Forth Worth. Sabotin is competing in the awards' Rising Star Secondary Category.

-Michael Massad Sr, a teacher at Patton Elementary (Austin ISD) in Austin. Massad is competing in the awards' Leadership Elementary category.

-Melissa Cooper, a teacher at Murchison Middle School (Austin ISD) in Austin. Cooper is competing in the awards' Leadership Secondary category.

-Jayne Doxsey, a teacher at Reeces Creek Elementary (Killeen ISD) in Killeen. Doxsey is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Elementary category.

-Ella Whitley, a teacher at Midway Middle School (Midway ISD) in Hewitt. Whitley is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Secondary category.

-Ann Lilie, principal of Summitt Elementary (Austin ISD) in Austin. Lilie is competing in the awards' Principal Elementary category.

-Charles Pickett, principal of Richardson High School (Richardson ISD) in Richardson. Pickett is competing in the awards' Principal Secondary category.

Gulf Coast Region

-Christy Zamora, a teacher at Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center (Corpus Christi ISD) in Corpus Christi. Zamora is competing in the awards' Rising Star Elementary Category.

-Jennifer Welch, a teacher at Claude Cunningham Middle School (Corpus Christi ISD) in Corpus Christi. Welch is competing in the awards' Rising Star Secondary category.

-Martha McLeod, a teacher at Fulton 4-5 Grade Learning Center (Aransas County ISD) in Rockport, Texas. McLeod is competing in the awards' Leadership Elementary category.

-Judy Holmgreen, a teacher at Alice High School (Alice ISD) in Alice, Texas. Holmgreen is competing in the awards' Leadership Secondary category.

-Belinda Silva, a teacher at Moses Menger Elementary (Corpus Christi ISD) in Corpus Christi. Silva is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Elementary Category.

-Linda Colman, a teacher at Cuero High School (Cuero ISD), Cuero, Texas. Colman is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Secondary category.

-Galen Hoffstadt, principal of Luther Jones Elementary (Corpus Christi ISD) in Corpus Christi. Hoffstadt is competing in the awards' Principal Elementary category.

-Patricia Castillo, principal of Claude Cunningham Middle School (Corpus Christi ISD) in Corpus Christi. Castillo is competing in the awards' Principal Secondary category.

Houston Region

-Kimberly Buskirk, a teacher at Gardens Elementary (Pasadena ISD) in Pasadena, Texas. Buskirk is competing in the awards' Rising Star Elementary Category.

-Dr. Nghia Le, a teacher at Booker T. Washington High School (Houston ISD) in Houston. Dr. Nghia is competing in the awards' Rising Star Secondary category.

-Cindy Cormier, a teacher at Jan Schiff Elementary (Fort Bend ISD) in Missouri City, Texas. Cormier is competing in the awards' Leadership Elementary category.

-Carol Briggs, a teacher at Westfield High School (Spring ISD) in Houston. Briggs is competing in the awards' Leadership Secondary category.

-Richard Landmann, a teacher at Forest Ridge Elementary (College Station ISD) in College Station. Landmann is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Elementary category

-Carol Smithwick-Kiebach, a teacher at Seven Lakes High School (Katy ISD), Katy, Texas. Smithwick-Kiebach is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Secondary category.

-Erin Tite, principal of James F. Bay Elementary (Clear Creek ISD) in Seabrook, Texas. Tite is competing in the awards' Principal Elementary category.

-Dr. R. Scott Allen, principal of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Houston ISD) in Houston. Dr. Allen is competing in the awards' Principal Secondary category.

San Antonio Region

-Lindsay Richard, a teacher at Wilderness Oak Elementary (North East ISD). Richard is competing in the awards' Rising Star Elementary Category.

-Penny McCool, a teacher at Robert E. Lee High School & STEM Academy (North East ISD). McCool is competing in the awards' Rising Star Secondary category.

-Jimmie Walker, a teacher at Cambridge Elementary (Alamo Heights ISD). Walker is competing in the awards' Leadership Elementary category.

-David Foss, a teacher at Alamo Heights High School (Alamo Heights ISD). Foss is competing in the awards' Leadership Secondary category.

-Dr. Diana Maxwell, a teacher at Fort Sam Houston Elementary (Fort Sam ISD). Dr. Maxwell is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Elementary category.

-Janice Cuccia, a teacher at Fox Tech High School (San Antonio ISD). Cuccia is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Secondary category.

-Levinia Lara, principal of John Hoffmann Elementary (Northside ISD). Lara is competing in the awards' Principal Elementary category.

-Michael Cardona, principal of the Robert E. Lee High School (North East ISD). Cardona is competing in the awards' Principal Secondary category.

Border Region

-Vanessa Rincones, a teacher at Sam Houston Elementary (Harlingen Consolidated ISD). Rincones is competing in the awards' Rising Star Elementary Category.

-James Butler, a teacher at Uvalde High School (Uvalde Consolidated ISD) in Uvalde, Texas. Butler is competing in the awards' Rising Star Secondary category.

-Michael Sweet, a teacher at Carman Elementary (Pharr-San Juan- Alamo ISD) in San Juan, Texas. Sweet is competing in the awards' Leadership Elementary category.

-Rachelle Grace, a teacher at McAllen Memorial High School (McAllen ISD) in McAllen, Texas. Grace is competing in the awards' Leadership Secondary category.

-Dora Newell, a teacher at Thigpen-Zavala Elementary (McAllen ISD) in McAllen, Texas. Newell is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Elementary Category.

-Yolanda Fernandez, a teacher at Del Rio High School (San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated ISD) in Del Rio, Texas. Fernandez is competing in the awards' Lifetime Achievement Secondary category.

-Dolores Cisneros Emerson, principal of Morningside Elementary (Brownsville ISD) in Brownsville. Cisneros Emerson is competing in the awards' Principal Elementary category.

-David Gonzalez, principal of George Washington Middle School (United ISD) in Laredo, Texas. Gonzalez is competing in the awards' Principal Secondary category.

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