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  • Borough’s planning committee objects to Parbold Hill landfill plan

    Henry James

    WEST Lancs Council’s planning committee have objected to the Parbold Hill landfill proposals.

    The controversial application had been called in for consideration at the committee by Parbold Conservative councillor Mrs May Blake.

    The borough had been asked for their observations on the application which had been made by Lancashire County Council.

    The proposals involve the land restoration and regrading of the quarry by the importation of inert material, associated highway works and construction of a public car park.

    A total of 30 members of the public attended the meeting on Thursday, September 5.

    The council’s planning officer had recommended that councillors object.

    At the meeting, Aughton & Downholland Conservative councillor David O’Toole proposed accepting the objection and the chair of the committee chair, Knowsley Labour councillor Gareth Dowling seconded.

    All the councillors, except one, voted to accept the decision to object.

    Lancashire County Council is expected to make a decision on the proposals in about two or three months time.

    Del Ellis of campaign group Stop Parbold Hill Landfill, said: “To date around 1,000 residents along with parish councils in Parbold, Dalton, Newburgh, Appley Bridge with Wrightington, Hilldale and Lathom South have objected. Now the borough council has objected to the plan. The councils believe that the development is inappropriate in the Green Belt and that it will be detrimental to residential amenity or environment.

    “In addition, Lancashire County Council highways department has objected on road safety grounds and the Environment Agency has objected to the application in its current form saying they do not have enough information to determine if the development can meet their requirements to prevent, minimise and/or control pollution.

    “The West Lancs branch of Campaign for the Protection of Rural England has also objected.”

    The borough planning officer’s report to councillors stated: “The proposed development is inappropriate development within the Green Belt which causes harm to openness and would cause urban sprawl by encroaching into the open countryside contrary to the purposes of the Green Belt.

    “The council consider this Green Belt harm to be substantial and that the justification for works to be less than compelling as it appears to be carried out to reduce costs to the land owner rather upgrade the landform and landscape quality.

    “In particular Phase 1 works contain little of public benefit. It is not considered that the substantial Green Belt harm is outweighed by any very special circumstances put forward by the applicant. WLBC consider that the development proposed would be detrimental to visual amenity and the character of the landscape.”

    A statement by Peter Dickinson Architects, acting as agents for the applicant, Mayfield Investment Ltd, read: “The applicant and land owner is working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure they are proposing works which are appropriate and necessary, and with the least level of impact.”

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Man posts throwback picture of himself with 15 year old Beyoncé – and it’s perfect!

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Cape Town - If you’re a frequent Twitter user, you’ll know there’s a trend that’s currently running, where people post throwback pictures of themselves as babies juxtaposed with pictures of them as adults.

A man in the US set the bar high though when his throwback picture was of him being held by a teenage Beyoncé.

After getting a lot of positive attention for having a picture with Queen B from tweeps, especially The Hive, his father came on to explain what happened on that day, almost 23 years ago.

"That's my son and Beyoncé when she was about 15 years with Destiny's Child. Beyoncé said she will be famous one day and so we took the picture at her mom's beauty salon," he tweeted.

And lo and behold, Beyoncé was right, she could possibly be one of the most famous artists of this century.

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Local presenter and radio host, Andile Ncube recently shared a video on his Twitter page, of his son’s reaction when he told him how the legendary Dr Khumalo was the greatest soccer player in his time.

In the video, Andile and his son are in the car and as Andile tells him that Dr Khumalo was “the greatest footballer of all time, better than anyone you’ve ever seen,” his son asks him, “Oh, so is he now a doctor? Like an actual doctor, because of his name?”

Andile captioned the video, “Trying to explain to this young love of mine about the best player I ever saw play then he asks this ??????????”


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Baraboo School Board censures ‘bully’ member

Board member Ed Mortimer accused of spreading false information, bullying
Baraboo School Board censures ‘bully’ member

The Baraboo School Board decided Monday to censure fellow board member Ed Mortimer, after a lengthy investigation determined he had committed a list of unwelcome acts.

The $15,000, five-month investigation, handled by Fennimore lawyer Eileen Brownlee, determined that Mortimer bullied district employees and spread false information to the public.

The board could have decided to request Mortimer be legally removed from the board, but stopped short of that outcome. The decision, which came after more than four hours in closed session, was issued without Mortimer’s involvement.

Mortimer, along with attorney Jim Schernecker, left the closed meeting after board members didn’t allow Schernecker to speak, the attorney said.

“(The board) concedes there’s no harassment. It’s idiocy,” Schernecker said. “You’re probably spending ($15,000) on this — that’s the taxpayers money. For what? Word games?”

Board members initially authorized Brownlee’s investigation in February, after they became concerned the district could be held liable for Mortimer’s harassment of “current and former employees,” board president Kevin Vodak told WISC-TV.

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The investigation found Mortimer’s actions legally amounted to bullying, not harassment, Vodak said.

About 20 people showed up at the board meeting carrying signs, some reading “Thank you Mort.” The supporters said Mortimer was looking out for taxpayers.

“I am here tonight because he’s the one who tells us the truth,” supporter Teri Dornar said. “I think they’re trying to force him to resign, and I don’t think that’s acceptable.”

Board members said Mortimer’s actions go beyond being a good public servant.

“I think it’s important to have a watchdog,” board president Vodak said,” but he alienates people.”

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Commentary: Singapore’s Smart Nation vision blurry without a success story

Commentary: Singapore’s Smart Nation vision blurry without a success story

From smart sensors for lighting and rubbish bins, to helping the elderly embrace technology – Singapore’s Smart Nation vision encompasses a lot, but it hasn’t really captured the imagination of the people. What would help?

SINGAPORE: It was just three years ago, in 2014, that Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled the Smart Nation vision for the country.

In his speech then, Mr Lee said: “Therefore our vision is for Singapore to be a Smart Nation – a nation where people live meaningful and fulfilled lives, enabled seamlessly by technology, offering exciting opportunities for all.”

“We should see it in our daily living, where networks of sensors and smart devices enable us to live sustainably and comfortably. We should see it in our communities, where technology will enable more people to connect to one another more easily and intensely. We should see it in our future, where we can create possibilities for ourselves beyond what we imagined possible.”

This vision was further expanded upon by Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation Programme Office Vivian Balakrishnan a year on, when he said the Smart Nation vision will also result in a shift in tone in society.

This is because citizens will not be reliant on the Government to solve all problems, but people will be able to make use of the information available and come up with solutions for real-life problems, he explained.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister-in-Charge of the Smart Nation initiative, Vivian Balakrishnan, speaking at the opening of InnovFest unBound 2016. (Photo: Nisha Karyn)

“It won’t be one where a problem comes along and Government has to solve it and people will just passively follow,” Dr Balakrishnan said in the 2015 interview.

Mr Lee again pointed to the Smart Nation vision as one of three longer-term issues the country needs to focus on in his National Day message, and said he will expand more on these during this year’s National Day Rally.

But how has this vision played out since?

A whole slew of schemes and news has been churned out to support this vision – everything from ways to bolster cybersecurity via a national strategy to creating a sensor platform, known as the Smart Nation Sensor Platform (SNSP), to track and analyse data related to housing, amenities and public infrastructure.

Outgoing head of Civil Service Peter Ong described the SNSP as one that “encompasses hardware like lamp-posts and public cameras, as well as software that enables sensor data exchange and data and video analytics”. He said one of the aims is to make all 110,000 lamp posts in Singapore an interconnected network of wireless sensors – and the data can be used for urban and operational planning as well as prompt maintenance and incident response.

Said Mr Ong in describing a possible use case:

(An) exciting possibility is having lamp-posts ‘communicate’ with connected cars, to alert drivers when an ambulance or pedestrians are nearby

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A driverless vehicle being tested by NTU in December 2016. (Photo: TODAY/Koh Mui Fong)

There have also been efforts made to “turbo-charge” the Government’s Smart Nation efforts. A reorganisation, which saw the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) parked under the Prime Minister’s Office and given instructions to be the implementing arm of the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), was carried out.

The new office in charge of digital transformation in the public service was effective this May.

Together, the SNDGO and GovTech are to lead the development of a national digital identity framework to facilitate digital transactions as well as a national platform to support Government agencies' use of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, which link physical items such as cars, health devices and home appliances to the Internet.

In the midst of these developments, the Government also launched SGInnovate – an entity playing an accelerator-type role to promote start-ups in new and emerging industries – in November last year. Among its partners are McLaren Applied Technologies and chipmaker Nvidia.

At the same time, the Government is worried, rightly, that no one gets left behind in the push towards this tech-enabled future, particularly the country’s elderly. To address this, there are fairs and festivals held to get this demographic to embrace technology.

For instance, at this year’s Silver IT Fest, the Info-communications Media Development Authority and the People’s Association Active Ageing Council launched the Tech Silver project, which offers existing Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassadors additional and ongoing training.

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A man trying out Virtual Reality googles at the Seniors for Smart Nation launch at Kolam Ayer Community Centre. (Photo: People's Association)

But in all these endeavours to make the Smart Nation a reality, there is one missing ingredient: A success story.

That’s not to say all the existing initiatives and efforts are failures. Far from it.

Take the SNSP as an example. It is a long-term project that needs years before the true value of the system can be appreciated, but even then, arguably more by city planners than the common people.

Much efforts are also either geared towards the building up of basic technical infrastructure needed to turn Singapore into a Smart Nation, or are administrative, to ease the process for companies to get on the bandwagon of providing services on top of building the infrastructure.

When there are initiatives that are for the common people, they tend to be piecemeal affairs that are either one-offs, like hackathons involving young students, or initiatives addressing a targeted demographic such as the elderly or the young.

These, then, have resulted in Smart Nation news fatigue - when any announcement or initiative is quickly dismissed by most as something that does not apply to them or greeted by a “not again”.

What is lacking, I would argue, is a use case for a good majority of people to see how technology can be used to enhance their daily lives across multiple facets of daily living.

Are there such use cases, you may ask. Yes, there are.

Estonia is held up as an oft-used illustration for a successful smart nation, and with good reason. Citizens there have a state-issued digital identity, and this is used as a legal travel ID to travel within the European Union, when logging into bank accounts, for voting electronically, in checking their medical records, and in submitting their tax returns.

Explaining how the country came to be digitally driven, President Kersti Kaljulaid said at the St Gallen Symposium this May: “There is no enforcement to go digital. But as it is simple, cheap and available, everybody has done so by now. As it has to be simple, cheap and work every time, it cannot be too innovative, untried and tested. (So) it is not.”

She continued:

It demonstrates that for a society as a whole, high rates of technological penetration, even when the technology itself is not cutting-edge, may pay off better than having something truly innovative in the hands of a few select people.

“You all have experienced this – the lives of millions have been transformed by cheap cars or washing machines, not by deployments to the moon. It is important to keep that in mind when digitalising societies.”

Another use case worth paying attention to is cashless payments.

In China’s capital of Beijing, for example, cashless payments are the norm. My colleague Jeremy Koh recently conducted an experiment to go cashless for a day in the city, and one thing stuck out: The street stall where he got his jianbing (Chinese pancake) accepted mobile payments via QR code.

More importantly, the stall owner chose to offer the payment method due to customer demand:

Nowadays most people use WeChat to pay and they don’t bring cash, so we have no choice. We have to accept WeChat payment.

And it’s not just payment for food from vendors. His experiment saw him paying for a street-hail taxi ride, mineral water from a convenience store and splitting a lunch bill – all without reaching for his physical wallet.

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Stall selling street food with a QR code sign for online payments. (Photo: Jeremy Koh)

Yes, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) in July unveiled PayNow – a payment method available to customers of seven banks here that allows consumers to send and receive money using their mobile or IC numbers. Since then, DBS and OCBC have both introduced QR code payments at merchants and taxis from ComfortDelGro, as banks look to innovate on the infrastructure created by ABS.

But adoption hasn’t caught fire, as consumers and retailers take their time to embrace this mode of payment and assess its benefits.

Which is a pity, because cashless payment fits the profile of a success story that would “turbo-charge” Singapore towards becoming a Smart Nation.

Business professor at Columbia University and author of The Art of Choosing Sheena Iyengar once co-conducted a study on jams sold at a grocery shop.

In that study, they would switch between offering 24 types of jams and six jams every few hours, and they found that more people would be attracted to the wider selection of jams, but fewer would buy one. Conversely, fewer people would be drawn to the six jams, but more would buy a bottle.

This is perhaps instructive in why cashless payment is not taking off here just yet – there are too many choices for consumers, including methods like cash and credit cards that are ingrained in society.

So, what can we do about it?

Right now, PayNow requires bank customers to sign up for the service, and banks like DBS are incentivising this by offering gifts such as iPads when they do so. But this might still be too slow.

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Both OCBC Bank and DBS Bank are pushing QR code payments. (Photos: OCBC and DBS)

My suggestion? Enrol every one with a bank account into the scheme, but give them the option to opt out if they choose to.

With this function turned on, people would no longer need to worry if they have the right app to transfer money via their smartphones which, admit it, is the device that many of us do not leave home without these days.

If this creates sufficient traction among people to start transferring money digitally, it could create a demand for similar money transfer methods between retailers and service providers. They, in turn, would start offering these options, much like the jianbing seller in Beijing. Voila, a virtuous cycle.

This could be the success Singapore’s Smart Nation vision is waiting for: One that would tip it over from being a nebulous, topical news point to one that could bring tangible benefits to the common folk.

Barring which, legislation could be the kickstart required. But I am hoping that the benefits of technology would better convince people, than have people say: “What to do, Government wants us to be Smart Nation what.”

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Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, announced a Quartz Pink edition of its Razer Blade Stealth ultraportable laptop. It is the latest addition to the bestselling popular Quartz Pink product line.

Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said: “This Valentine’s Day, we want to share the joy of gaming in a new way. The new Blade Stealth is our most powerful ultraportable ever, designed for both work and gaming on the go. Now in Quartz Pink, this stunner will steal hearts everywhere.”

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For additional security and convenience, the Razer Blade Stealth comes with an IR web camera that supports Windows Hello. Razer’s advanced thermal system and new power management options have been integrated into Razer Synapse 3 software to maximize battery life, silence fans in a meeting, or provide full power when gaming.

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Practice Privacy Policy

March 2018

Authors: Luke Dillon, Zita O’Reilly, Dorothy Crushell

Chapelizod Medical Centre wants to ensure the highest standard of medical care for our patients. We understand that confidentiality is a fundamental principle of medical ethics and is central to the trust between patients and doctors. The privacy practices we adopt in our practice are in line with the Medical Council guidelines, the privacy principles of the Data Protection Acts and the ICGP Guide to Data Protection Legislation for Irish General Practice. We see our patients’ consent as being the key factor in dealing with their health information. This statement is about making consent meaningful by advising you of our policies and practices on dealing with your medical information.

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  • In order to provide for patient care we need to collect and keep information about patients and their health on our records.
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  • We will only ask for and keep information that is necessary. We will attempt to keep it as accurate and up to date as possible. We will explain the need for any information we ask for if a patient is not sure why it is needed.
  • We ask all patients to inform us about any relevant changes that we should know about. This would include such things as any new treatments or investigations being carried out that we are not aware of. Patients are asked to inform us of change of address and phone numbers.
  • All persons in the practice (not already covered by a professional confidentiality code) sign a confidentiality agreement that explicitly makes clear their duties in relation to personal health information and the consequences of breaching that duty.
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  • Identifying and printing repeat prescriptions for patients. These are then reviewed and signed by the GP.
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  • Opening letters from hospitals and consultants. The letters could be appended to a patient’s paper file or scanned into their electronic patient record.
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  • Photocopying or printing documents for referral to consultants, attending an antenatal clinic or when a patient is changing GP.
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  • When a patient makes contact with a practice, checking if they are due for any preventative services, such as vaccination, ante natal visit, contraceptive pill check, cervical smear tests, etc.
  • Handling, printing, photocopying and postage of medico legal and life assurance reports, and of associated documents.
  • The practice is committed to guarding against accidental disclosures of confidential patient information. Before disclosing identifiable information about patients, the practice will:
  • Take into consideration Freedom of Information and Data Protection principles.
  • Be clear about the purpose for disclosure.
  • Have the patient’s consent or other legal basis for disclosing the information.
  • Have considered using anonymised information and be certain it is necessary to use identifiable information.
  • Be satisfied that we are disclosing the minimum information to the minimum amount of people necessary.
  • Be satisfied that the intended recipient is aware the information is confidential and that they have their own duty of confidentiality.

Disclosure with consent

If a patient is capable of making their own decisions about their healthcare, we will get their consent before giving confidential information that identifies them to the patient’s relatives close friends, or for research or to disease registers.

If the patient does not consent to disclosure of identifiable information we will respect that decision except where failure to make the disclosure would put the patient or others at risk of serious harm or the disclosure is required by law or in the public interest as outline below.

Patients should understand and accept that their healthcare information must be shared within the healthcare team and with support staff to provide effective and safe care.  If disclosure of a patient’s information within our practice or to other health care providers is necessary as part of a patient’s treatment and care, we will explain this to the patient and disclose the information to an appropriate person making sure they are aware of their duty of confidentiality. If a patient objects to the transfer of the information we deem necessary we will explain to the patient that we cannot arrange referral or treatment without disclosing the information.

We recognise that clinical audit, quality assurance, education and training are essential for providing safe and effective healthcare.   If we are providing patient information pursuant to of any of these activities, we understand the information must be anonymised or coded before it is disclosed outside the healthcare team. If that is not possible we will make sure a patient is told about the disclosure in advance and given the opportunity to object.  We will respect a patient’s wishes in respect of the disclosure.

Disclosure without consent

In certain circumstances we will be required to disclose patient information by law or in the public interest. We will inform the patient in advance of such an intended disclosure, unless this would cause the patient serious harm or would undermine the purposes of the disclosure.

We will disclose patient information where required by law, for example, pursuant to a court order or infectious disease notification or if we hold a reasonable belief that a crime involving a sexual assault or other violence has been committed against a child or other vulnerable person.   We may make a disclosure in the public interest to protect a patient, other identifiable people or the wider community. Before making such a disclosure the practice will be satisfied that the possible harm the disclosure may cause to the patient is outweighed by the benefits that are likely to arise for the patient or others. The disclosure will be limited to the minimum information and minimum number of people necessary.

If a patient lacks capacity to give consent and is unlikely to regain capacity we may consider making a disclosure only if it is in the best interests of the patient.

As a general rule where possible we will always tell the patient in advance that we are disclosing information without the patient’s consent and why the GP is doing so, unless to do so would put the patient or third party at risk of serious harm.

Request for records from a patient or third party before and after death of a patient.

If the practice receives a request from a patient to release a copy of a patient’s records we will consider carefully the obligation to remove all references to third parties.

In the case of requests for disclosures to insurance companies or requests made by solicitors for a patient’s records we will only release the information with the patient’s signed consent.

We are aware that patient information remains confidential even after death. If it is not clear if a patient consented to the disclosure of information after death, we will consider how the disclosure might benefit or cause distress to the family or carers, the effect of disclosure on the reputation of the deceased and the purpose of disclosure.  We will require written consent to disclosure of a deceased’s patient’s records from the personal representative or executor of the deceased’s will. We are aware that a GP’s discretion may be limited if a disclosure of a patient’s records is required by law.

Medical reports

We will only prepare a medical report on a patient with a patient’s consent. A report will be specific to the episode for which the report has been requested.  We understand that a medical report requested by a third party such as an employer, insurance company or legal representative must be factual, accurate and not misleading. We will seek to ensure that the patient understands the scope and purpose of the report and that the GP cannot omit relevant information. We will also seek to ensure the patient is aware of our duty of care to them and to the person/company from whom the report was requested. We will take the patient through the report before we release it so the patient appreciates the extent of the information we are reporting upon.

We are committed to ensuring that any audio, visual or photographic recordings of a patient or relative of a patient, in which the person is identifiable, should only be made with express consent of that person. The recordings will be kept confidential as a part of the patient’s record of consent. We will do all we reasonably can to protect confidentiality of the recording. We will get consent before sharing such videos, photos or other images of a patient.

We will only take images of patients on a GP’s personal mobile device when necessary for the patient’s care. Such images will not identify a patient and shall only be kept for the minimum time necessary.

Medical certificates

In general, work related Medical Certificates from a GP will only provide a confirmation that a patient is unfit for work with an indication of when the patient will be fit to resume work. Where it is considered necessary to provide additional information we will discuss that with the patient. However, Social Welfare Certificates of Incapacity for work must include the medical reason the patient is unfit to work

Your right of access to your health information

You have the right of access to all the personal information held about you by this practice. If you wish to see your records in most cases it is the quickest to discuss this with your doctor who will outline the information in the record with you. You can make a formal written access request to the practice and the matter can be dealt with formally.

Transferring to another practice

If you decide at any time and for whatever reason to transfer to another practice we will facilitate that decision by making available to your new doctor a copy of your records on receipt of your signed consent from your new doctor. For medico-legal reasons we will also retain a copy of your records in this practice for an appropriate period of time which may exceed eight years.

We hope this policy has explained any issues that might arise. If you have any questions please speak to the practice secretary or your doctor.


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3388 Pond Crossing Court

Key Details

  • Price: $3,000,000
  • Beds: 5
  • Full Baths: 6
  • Half Baths: 1
  • SqFt: 7,668

Full Features

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family Detached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off-Street Parking: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2007
  • DoM: 33 days
  • Listed: 1/23/2020

Perfectly situated along the banks of the Bohicket, this custom waterfront masterpiece offers unparalleled luxury, quality and comfort. Your family and guests will marvel and find solitude in this stunning, natural, private setting home with breathtaking water views and 7,688 sq. ft of plush living. Surrounded by Oaks, Palms and removed from the hustle and bustle of life, yet just a quick ride to downtown Charleston. Deep water dock and 10k lb boat lift. New roof and $195k in additional upgrades installed by the current owner. Backyard pool, spa and outdoor oasis. Detached 3 car garage with guest suite. 3 total fireplaces and an elevator. Meile, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances. Superior custom trim and detail throughout. Never lose power from a whole house generator!Large grand Oaks and Palm Trees dot the streets and landscape as you approach this three-home neighborhood enclave and estate. Family and guests are greeted by a large circular driveway and over $150k of manicured landscaping. Double front porches lead to a one-of-a-kind custom Mahogany front door and oversized welcoming foyer. You will find hand-laid cherry hard wood flooring with a defining light honey color stain throughout the house. This spectacular home offers comfortable accommodations, refuge, and leisure for your family, their children, and guests. Despite the nearly 8,000 sq. ft of living space, a thoughtful design creates a warm, inviting and comfortable homestead for just one or two people. The owner's retreat is the perfect place to begin and end your day. The owner's bedroom opens to a private screened porch overlooking the pool, backyard oasis, dock, and river. On the other side of the river's shoreline are virtually untouched woods. The master bath features double walk-in closets, double sinks, two commode rooms, an oversized walk-in multi-head shower, jetted tub, and stone counters, and floors. The state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen offers two islands, a large eat-in table area, buffet area, and an attached family room with a fireplace. The kitchen is complemented by a butler's area, laundry room, desk area, and pantry. A formal dining room with a timeless Swarovski crystal chandelier offers space for gatherings large and small. Downstairs you will also find a tranquil sitting room with a cozy fireplace and full-sized great room with a fireplace. A convenient powder room is located on the first floor. You can access the rear screen porches, decks, patios, and back yard oasis from multiple rooms off the back of the home. The backyard is the perfect location for outdoor living, relaxing, and fun. The deep-water dock walkway features cable side rails and stretches over the water and salt marsh below. A covered pier head and floating dock allow you to take in life on the river. The water is teeming with fish, shrimp, and crabs. Dolphins and a myriad of seabirds are regular visitors. There is a 10,000 lb., 4 pole boat lift. By boat the Intra-coastal waterway and Atlantic Ocean are approximately 7 miles away. The 2nd floor of the home is accessed by the elevator or the amazing circular staircase. 3 big bedrooms, all with walk-in closets and private baths, are found on the second floor. The 2nd floor features an impressive theater with a superior surround sound system and media room. There is a private deck overlooking Bohicket Creek off the theater room. A second laundry room is found on the 2nd floor. On the 3rd floor you will find an additional entertainment room, separate wood laden billiards room overlooking the river, a full bathroom, and kitchenette. The suite over the detached 3 car garage also has a full bath and kitchenette. This property embodies everything private, grand and graceful that are the essence of living on Johns Island. You are a quick drive to shopping, marinas, farmers' markets, restaurants, and everyday conveniences. Downtown Charleston and Kiawah Island are roughly 15 minutes away. There is an executive airport on Johns Island and Charleston international airport is roughly a 35-minute drive. 3388 Pond Crossing Court is everything you have been dreaming of, deserve, and more!

Elementary: Angel Oak
Middle School:   Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns

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Chateau Bothell Landing

Chateau Bothell Landing

17543 102nd Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011 (425) 485-1155

At Chateau Bothell Landing, we actively work with residents to fulfill our promise to “live life on your terms”. We are committed to partnering with residents to create an individualized retirement lifestyle. We believe our model of customizing a resident’s retirement experience means residents live happier, healthier, longer lives.

Care Levels

Assisted Living
Assisted Living at Chateau Bothell Landing offers residents the best of both worlds. All the benefits of our independent living community are combined with a full spectrum of care services to create a customized supportive lifestyle.

Memory Care
Chateau Bothell Landing believes each resident has value and purpose. By creating partnerships with residents, family, and staff we can work together to provide resident-centered care empowering each resident to be a contributing participant in their activities of daily life.

Respite Care
Respite Care is a short-term care option provided by Chateau Retirement Communities. Guests staying with us through respite are provided a furnished apartment with access to a full spectrum of Assisted Living services and access to everything that helps our long-term residents’ lives happier, healthier and longer.

The Chateau Bothell Landing campus is located on the beautiful rolling riverfront of the banks of the Sammamish. We are just three blocks from downtown Bothell and Main Street shopping and are surrounded by parks and walking trails.

Northshore Senior Center

Nestled at the heart of Bothell’s “Senior Village” of retirement communities and senior services, we are directly across the street from the nationally renowned Northshore Senior Center. Independent Living in Bothell, WA has never been more rewarding and fun. Whether you’re on your own or off to meet a friend, our surrounding neighborhood is a perfect destination for finding necessities, recreation or relaxation.

The Bothell community maintains a quaint, cozy ambiance while still being rich in culture, services, and amenities.

Blyth Park
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Bothell, Blyth Park is the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

Sammamish River Trail
Running from Bothell south to Redmond’s Marymoor Park, the Sammamish River Trail is one of the most popular sites on the Eastside!

Northshore Senior Center
From bingo to fitness classes and everything in-between, the Northshore Senior Center is the social hub for active seniors in the Bothell area.

Wayne Golf Course
A beautiful 18-hole executive course located on the banks of the Sammamish River; here you will experience luscious greens, wide open fairways, and a fantastic driving range.

King County Public Library
Whether you are looking for a good book to read on a rainy NW afternoon or your favorite author’s newest work, King County Library has it all!

Northshore Performing Arts Center
Located less than a mile away, the Northshore Performing Arts Center is a great way to experience local, national and international performers.

Anderson School Hotel – McMenamins
McMenamins revitalized Bothell’s junior high with a hotel, restaurants, and entertainment facilities for music and events.

UW Bothell Campus
University of Washington’s satellite campus, located just outside the heart of Bothell, has a wide variety of classes and seminars for the person who never stops learning.

Events and Activities

Life Enrichment

Chateau Bothell Landing is committed to resident wellness. Our philosophy of wellness stems from our mission to create individualized retirement lifestyle experiences that enable residents to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We are currently taking active steps to more specifically define our Wellness Program as something easily accessible to all Chateau Bothell Landing residents.

Individualized Wellness Programs

From our individualized concierge services to our senior-certified fitness program; from our signature swimming pools and Health Clubs to our delicious and nutritious dining options; from our full activity calendar with events ranging from the entertaining to the educational and everything in between–we are actively seeking ways to partner with you to create a custom retirement lifestyle experience on your own terms. That’s why we’re here and that’s why Chateau Bothell Landing residents choose us!

Your diet and nutrition are so important throughout your life and even more so as you age. Chateau believes that we can help you stay well or get well by providing meals that are not just delicious, but also clean and nutritious. Our culinary team focuses on seasonal foods and cooking from scratch. This allows us to offer the freshest meals with the least amount of preservatives. We can accommodate the whole gamut of diets from diabetic(1) or heart healthy(2) to gluten-free or vegetarian.

(1)Diabetic – Consistent carbohydrate, sugar-free desserts.

(2)Heart Healthy – no added sodium, low fat, whole grains, complex carbohydrates and leafy greens.

Our dining program doesn’t stop at cooking amazing meals. Our culinary team also caters for special events, hosts special holiday and seasonal dinners, showcases cooking demos with our life enrichment team and offers wine and beer with dinner.


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Dynamo, Timbers trade goals in 1-1 draw

The Houston Dynamo hosted the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night at BBVA Compass Stadium. Both sides were looking for a win and three points as the Timbers were hoping to jump start their season and the Dynamo were looking to rebound after losing to Seattle over the weekend. Both sides would have to settle for a point each after they played to a 1-1 draw.

In the 40th minute it was Mauro Manotas who broke the 0-0 deadlock. The Dynamo won a corner kick which was taken by Memo Rodriguez.


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Did Princess Margaret Drink? What Were Her Favorite Alcoholic Beverages?

We may think of Prince Harry as the now-reformed wild child of the royal family — but long before him, there was another scandalous royal who was getting all of the media attention. Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister, was known for living a life of glitz, glamour, and fun. From her extramarital affairs to her partying ways, the attention was just as much on her as it was her queen sister. And several reports claim she certainly knew how to get out and party any day of the week.

Princess Margaret was known for her love of smoking and drinking

Princess Margaret in 1951

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It’s no secret that Margaret loved to smoke and drink — and it eventually led to many health problems and an earlier death than many of her other family members. It’s even been reported that she’d start her day by chain-smoking in bed. And by the end of the evening, it wasn’t uncommon for Margaret to have smoked up to 60 cigarettes a day.

Aside from cigarettes being her vice, she also started drinking vodka around noon — and the drinks would be flowing before lunchtime. Her first drink of the day never strayed from vodka, either, reports claim. Though later in the day, it was followed by her other beverages of choice.

She demanded Famous Grouse whiskey as one of her drinks of choice

Margaret loved to indulge in a wide variety of beverages, but Famous Grouse whisky with a dash of water was reportedly one of her many go-to drinks. The Guardian reports at one charity supported by Margaret, a staff member said, “‘During the later years there were always two bottles, one of Famous Grouse and one of Highland Spring mineral water. They were ready in case she popped in for an informal visit, which she did more than once.” The staff member also noted that if another whisky was put in place of Famous Grouse, Margaret would know instantly.

A friend of Margaret’s also confirmed the princess’s love of this particular whisky. While Margaret was delightful to be around, the friend mentioned that if Famous Grouse wasn’t present in her glass (or, if the ice melted), she could get testy with the staff.

Gordon Ramsay even commented on her unhealthy habits

Princess Margaret at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Princess Margaret at the Royal Windsor Horse Show| Hulton Archive/Getty Images

It wasn’t just Margaret’s family and friends who knew she had a love for alcohol. Famous chef Gordon Ramsay, who has cooked for the royals in the past, has also given his account of what serving Princess Margaret was like.

According to Scotch Whisky, after Margaret visited Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant, he said, “She started with Scotch and went on drinking for three hours. The ashtray had to be changed every three minutes. I find it hard to believe that she could have tasted the pudding.”

Her other drinks of choice were less refined than many would imagine

There were certainly better brands of whisky out there aside from Famous Grouse, but Margaret remained loyal to her favorite brands. And while many would assume her tastes would be ultra-refined and expensive considering her lifestyle, this wasn’t necessarily the case.

The Guardian notes officials from Clarence House mentioned Margaret preferred gin and tonics or whisky and sodas over any fancy beverages. She even liked red or white wine over champagne. This also falls in line with her meal preferences, too. Margaret reportedly didn’t like caviar or oysters, and she preferred simpler meals rather than long, elaborate dinners.

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Coatesville PA Porsche Carrera Gt Repair & Service

Chester County Transmissions welcomes you to our website's page with information about the repair services we offer for Porsche Carrera Gt model vehicles. The team of auto mechanics at Chester County Transmissions are expertly trained in repairing and servicing Carrera Gt as well as other models manufactured by Porsche.


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(My DIY version, left) I fell in love with this necklace (found on SixSixSick, right photo), originally by artist Anni Albers. They sell the DIY necklace kit on Urban Outfitters for $14.

(A little bit about Anni Albers and the necklace kit from the UrbanOutfitters website: “This German-born American textile artist was always creating, even during WWII when fine materials were in short supply. Back then, she’d use unlikely objects from hardware and stationery stores to constantly make new and exciting pieces. A pioneer of 20th century Modernism, Anni, along with her husband Josef, revamped and challenged the purpose and aesthetics of modern art. Based on an original 1941 piece that was featured in Anni’s exhibition of “common object jewelry”, this Washers and Ribbon kit lets you easily create an eye-catching piece. A simple, easy project, the kit includes all the components needed to create the necklace shown plus a photo of the finished product as a guide.”)

Now I was all ready to plonk down my $14 for the kit at my local Urban Outfitters, but the store didn’t have it, and the salespeople were so unbelievably rude when I asked about it (admittedly I was holding an upset-looking toddler and looked somewhat sweaty and disheveled myself) that I decided no way, no how was I buying it from Urban. So I just put together the parts – one trip to Home Depot, and one trip to Michael’s later, I was set. Figuring out how the ribbon was woven through took a few false starts, but here is the DIY anyway, just in case anyone’s interested:

You will need:
-2 M of 5/8″ double-sided ribbon (I chose satin-the UO version is grosgrain. Whatever you like, just make sure both sides are the same! I also grabbed a 3 M remnant spool out of Michaels’ $1 bucket near the cash registers.)
-4 small (5/16″ dia) zinc cut washers (loose washers in the drawers below the washer/screw section)
-2 packs (of 6) 1/2″ dia SAE washers (they come in little orange plastic packs hanging on the wall at Home Depot, item#19861)
-7 x zinc cut washers1/2″ (again, loose from the drawer below)*

*I know it looks like we just bought a whole bunch of 1/2″ washers, but for some reason the loose 1/2″ dia washers actually ARE 1/2″, whereas the loose, in the drawer “cutwashers1/2″ are larger (like 7/8” if truth must be told). Not sure why. Anyway, those are what I used; choose whatever sizes you like!

Total cost of washers? $3.74.

How to: Thread one of the smallest washers onto your length of ribbon, about 8″ or so from one end. Follow lacing instructions below, adding washers on in this order:
(S= small washer, M=medium washer, L=large washer)

Make sure you underlap the washers as you add each new one; the new one goes underneath the previous one. And they’re single-sided (a shiny side, and a matter side), so make sure you’re keeping the same side out for each one as you add it on!

Leave 6-8″ on the end once you’re done , and tie the end of the ribbon. You can also treat the ends with Fray-Stop, or fold them over twice and stitch a narrow hem to encase the edges (neither of which I’ve done in the photo cuz I’m just too lazy). I think I’ll just leave the ends tied – am not sure I like the bow I made. Anyhow.

Project Cost: $4.74.

Time to Make: 40 min since I had to rethread it 3 times before I figured out the tying method. Should take you less!

The necklace (though heavy) sits beautifully on the body, almost like a flat snake. Very nice, Anni Albers!

I’m wearing it with my DIY cut-off Hanes shirt that I got from the Dollar Tree for…yup, you guessed it…ONE WHOLE DOLLAR. I was thrilled to find blank white and colored M and L sized Hanes tees at Dollar Tree. The bottom half of this shirt went to my DIY necklush, which I’ll probably post a photo of to bore you all with later. I kept the top half, then realized it looks more than slightly like that little Loose Crop Tee that American Apparel is selling for $17 (which I’ve had my eye on for awhile)…so ka-ching! I feel $16 richer. Funny how DIY works that way!

Happy DIY’ing!

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Chillon’s chapel is a little architectural jewel.

The 14th Century paintings make it one of the rare religious buildings to have escaped the iconoclastic zeal of the Reformation.

Saint-George's chapel ws the private chapel of the counts and subsequently dukes of Savoy. Abandoned at the time of the Reformation, it was used as a granary and then a powder-house during the Bernese period. The chapel returned to its original function in the 19th century, becoming the place of worship for prisoners when the castle became a cantonal prison.

The openings date from about 1250 and the Gothic vaults from the end of the 13th century. The original decoration on the walls and ceiling dates from the beginning of the 14th century. Between 1914 and 1916 the paint was systematically scraped, reinforced and restored, particularly the walls where the paintings were most damaged. Spoilt by water seepage, they were partly restored between 1985 and 1995 and most of the repainting undertaken between 1914 and 1916 has been removed.

Despite their fragmented appearance, these paintings were deisgned as a scholarly whole around a central subject, Christ, to satisfy the request of their sponsor, Amédée V. The vaults present figures from the Old Testament and John the Baptist, whereas the walls show figures from the New Testament.

Thanks to the information terminal that completes the audiovisual system, visitors can find out at their own pace everything about the history of this private place of worship of the Counts and Dukes of Savoy, and about its wall and ceiling murals.

You have the possibility to discover its content by clicking on the link.

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    The castle is open every day of the year, except on January 1st and December 25th.

    Today: from 09:30 am to 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm)

    Admission fees
    Adult CHF 13.50
    Child 6-15 years CHF 7.00
    Family (2 adults with up to 5 children 6-15 years) CHF 35.00

    GROUPS (20 peolple min.)
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    Child 6-15 years CHF 6.00

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    You can use the map on each page to establish your location and find local points of interest. So you’ll be able to explore the canton, region by region, select the places you’re going to visit along a planned route and get a quick idea of what a town has to offer you.

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    You want to share your wish list And your choices with your friends? That’s simple!


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How Long Does It Take to Apply A Visa?

The embassies and consulates stationed abroad of each country are authorized to issue visas to foreign nationals, who want to travel or immigrate to its country. Different countries have different jurisdictions, procedures for handling the visa, so the processing time after an applicant submit all the documents are quite different. Some may take as long as 3 to 5 months, even one year or longer are not uncommon, but others will issue the visa immediately after the applicant's application. It does not depend on the working efficiency, but the different complexity of jurisdiction and bureaucratic procedures.

 Is It Difficult to Get the Visa?

Whether visa is easy to get or not varies from one country to another. The main difficulties and differences are explained by the reasons below:

1. Easier in immigrant countries (US, Canada, Australia…) than non-immigrant countries (Japan...)
2. If you have some relatives in your target country, it will be easier for you to get the visa.
3. Applicant being educated to a high level will get the visa much easier.
4. Easier to get in developing countries than in the developed countries.
5. Easier to get in countries of small population than the countries of large population.
6. More difficult to get if the applicant is considered as a stayer or to have the immigrant suspicion.
7. Easier to get if your target country has the foreign relations with the country of your own.
8. Easier to get if the economic guarantor of the applicant is more superior in riches.
9. Easier to get when there are seldom applicants to apply for.
10. Easier when the applicant is in a tourist group.

 Distinguishing Genuine from Fake

Nowadays, there are more and more agencies which are providing the services of visa application. If you get the visa by consigning these agencies, the first important thing that you should do is to ensure it is genuine and not a forged one. The following methods are offered for your reference:

1. Have your visa checked at the issuing organizations;
2. Make comparison with others who have applied for the same visa as yours;
3. Carefully inspect the content on the visa word by word.

Generally, a fake visa is quite rough with illegible handwriting, signature and a blurred seal; even they make a mistake on the attachment to the visa page itself. In ordinary circumstances, the visa is affixed to your passport.

 After You Get the Visa

After you obtain the visa, you should carefully check whether or not that the following preparatory work has been fulfilled, only then can you start your journey:

Whether the international air ticket, ships passage or train ticket are prepared. Confirming the seat on the plane is highly recommended. Then, the notice (the written notification is the best) to the relatives or friends in your target country is necessary, including the information like scheduled departure/arrival time, flight/ship/train number and so on;

Whether the "Prophylactic inoculation Certificate" is prepared. You had better put this together with your visa and passport so as to provide ease of access when going through customs;

If all the credentials and materials are fully prepared, including passport, visa, health certificate and other corresponding letters of introduction, photos and so on;

If your luggage is appropriately prepared. You should be familiar with the prohibition of import stipulations of your target country in order to avoid delays and potential trouble at customs. Also ensure not make your baggage overweight, and that the baggage is sound, secure and labeled.

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Baby loss: Pray you, love, remember

11 October 2019

In Baby Loss Week, Margaret Pritchard Houston reflects on ways in which the Church can comfort those who mourn

Consolation (1907), by Edvard Munch

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EXHAUSTED from labour, I lay back on the hospital bed. I reached for my partner’s hand. And then I sent out a social-media announcement: “Ezra was born at 11.47 pm, joining his brother Isaac in the arms of God.”

In 2015, after three-and-a-half years of infertility, I became pregnant through IVF. It was an easy and uncomplicated pregnancy, until my waters broke at 26 weeks. I was hospitalised and monitored on 31 July, at 27 weeks and four days pregnant, and I woke up in labour. A few hours later, I was having an emergency c-section with a neonatal team on standby, ready to stabilise the very premature baby and whisk him off to the newborn intensive-care unit.

He never made it that far. Isaac crashed as he was delivered, and could not be resuscitated. Half an hour later, his chest could be seen rising and falling, lifesaving attempts were again made, and failed. He was first ruled a stillbirth, then a live birth, and then, after a coroner’s inquest, a stillbirth. I have two certificates for him: a regular birth certificate and a certificate of stillbirth.

In 2018, I became unexpectedly pregnant without medical assistance. This pregnancy was complicated from the start, and this, in addition to the difficulty of coping with a pregnancy after loss, made it a traumatic time. Again, in March this year, I ended up hospitalised. My waters broke this time at only 18 weeks — too early for the baby, which we knew was another boy, to be born and survive.

We were told, after a scan, that the rupture was complete — there was now no chance for his lungs to develop in a way that was compatible with life. We made the decision to end the pregnancy. However, Ezra’s heart stopped on its own before labour began. I gave birth naturally to a baby I knew was already dead. This one, unlike Isaac, was born before the magic 24-week point that makes him legally a person.

ONE in 150 pregnancies in the UK ends in stillbirth — and that is not counting pregnancies that end before 24 weeks, or neonatal deaths. Although we may not like to think about it, it is likely that some of the families that we come into contact with in church, and in our communities, have lost pregnancies or lost babies.

Any loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy is considered a miscarriage. Early losses that occur before the 12th week might leave the parents feeling isolated, as they may not have told people about their pregnancy. Later miscarriages might mean that the family had a body to bury or cremate, and knew the sex of their child, and named them, and yet the child was still not legally considered a person.

The death of a baby after 24 weeks of pregnancy, but before labour begins, is referred to as a stillbirth. Parents often have to go through the labour for a child they already know has died (this may also happen with late miscarriages). Deaths also occur during labour itself, either at full-term or in premature births. The death of a baby within the first month of life is called a neonatal death.

Some parents might have made the agonising decision to turn off their baby’s life support. Some might have had a devastating diagnosis late in pregnancy, and had to decide whether to terminate a wanted pregnancy to save their child from a life that would consist only of a few hours or days, in immense pain.

Many parents I know who have had to make these decisions have felt judged by their churches. None of us can know what we would do in such a situation until we are faced with it, and all the parents I know who have had to make that call have done what they believed to be the most loving thing for their child. Some have not told their church leaders what they have had to do; so, be aware, if you preach on these issues.

There is nothing that we can do or say that will alleviate the grief and trauma of these parents. But, over and over again, bereaved parents tell me that the way in which their communities, including their church, treated them either helped to relieve their suffering, or made it worse.

WHEN the loss happens to someone whom we already know in our church community, our instinct is to offer comfort. And, sometimes, that means that we want to give answers. Unfortunately, that often leads to dismissing their natural negative emotions, which are a crucial part of grieving.

“I was told by someone not to be angry with God, as it was part of God’s plan,” Jane says of her miscarriage. “Someone else gave me a book, and one of the ideas was that doubt or lack of faith causes miscarriage.” From people at church, she says, “we had a mixture of ‘God will give you a baby: I’m sure of it,’ and ‘God has other plans for you: just trust him.’ I wanted to respond to both with ‘How on earth do you know?’ After my second loss, I was told by a kindly church member that ‘Some things just aren’t meant to be.’”

These responses are meant kindly, but they can be damaging. Saying that a lack of faith causes miscarriage, and that prayer will give you a baby, places responsibility for the baby’s death on the parents. Saying that a loss is part of God’s plan implies that their baby’s death was supposed to happen, or that God wanted it to happen, and that they have to accept it as good.

Validating parents’ emotions, however, can bring healing. Becky, who has also had two miscarriages, says: “My minister said I was allowed to be angry at God, and he was, too. That felt like real validation rather than cheap talk. He also made lots of time to talk with me, didn’t try to offer any glib reassurance, just did a lot of listening and assured me I was allowed to feel however I felt.”

I am lucky that my own experiences with the language used by clergy have been more like Becky’s than Jane’s. One friend, who is a vicar, came to see me and to bless Ezra in hospital. He arrived, and I turned to him, and swore violently. He replied simply “Amen.” Later, he said that these emotions, and the way in which I expressed them, struck him as a perfectly legitimate prayer of lament.

SAYING “I’m so sorry,” “I don’t know what to say,” “I can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now,” or even just “You are in my prayers” can show concern and care without dismissing the negative emotions. You can also ask “Would you like to talk about your baby?” and, if the baby was named, refer to them by name.

Practical help is often appreciated. Jessica, whose son lived for a few minutes, says: “The church were very supportive, with lots of pastoral support and practical support such as meals. One of our friends from church said he would come and mow our lawn every week to take that stress away.”

The loss of a baby can also, of course, be a difficult time spiritually. “I have experienced people who have been prayed for and lived, and others had died; we lived in that tension,” Jessica says.

ALAMYMelancholy by Albert Gyorgy

Deconstruction and doubt in the wake of tragedy is normal and natural. Faith is a lifetime journey, an ever evolving, living thing. Loving our neighbours as ourselves means journeying with them in their grief and doubt, not pushing them towards a particular outcome or understanding.

Theologies that hold that our well-being and happiness on earth is a direct result of God’s favour — if we pray, and follow God’s laws, we will be rewarded by being given exactly what we want — can set people up for this exact crisis when things, sadly, do not turn out that way. A theology that reminds us that God’s people have struggled, failed, been oppressed, and lost things of real value, and that those are not signs of God’s absence or God’s disfavour, can help people to weather this sort of storm.

The Bible is full of people raging at and arguing with God. The discussion, the back- and-forth with God, the wrestling with angels, is part of our faith journey. We do not have to have an answer to the horror of a baby’s death. We can sit with people in their questions, struggles, rage, and lamentation. There is scriptural precedent for that, not least in the Saviour who cried out the Psalmist’s words in the face of death: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

Children, especially, may need time and patience as they wrestle with their feelings and with their understanding of God. They need their church leaders to accompany them as they journey through the confusion of grief, to answer questions honestly — even if that means admitting that we don’t know why this happened — and to reassure them that we belong to a God whose love is stronger than death, but that that doesn’t mean we cannot be sad, or angry, or confused.

At my church, I give a blank notebook to children who have been bereaved. I tell them they can use it for whatever they want — they can write to the person who died, they can draw, they can rip up the pages if they are feeling angry — it is theirs, and it is private.

PARENTS might want a service to mark their child’s life, even if the pregnancy did not reach 24 weeks.

We had a big memorial service for Isaac, and a smaller one for Ezra. Both times, the clergy leading the services showed, without hesitation, that they considered my son to be a person, known and loved by God, and worthy of respect and dignity. Both sacred and secular readings and music were permitted. Both times, we were encouraged to bring in displays of things for a table at the front: blankets that had belonged to them, their footprints, Ezra’s ashes, and so on. We also had a statue of the Good Shepherd at both memorial services.

The Church of England’s book of Alternative Pastoral Prayers contains litanies to mark a miscarriage and a stillbirth, and the diocese of Toronto has a liturgy for the blessing of a stillborn infant. If parents want a more formal memorial, I have collected readings and music that might be appropriate, in a downloadable file (see end of article).

At the end of Ezra’s service, I wrote a section based on the baptism service — his father and I were asked his name, and spoke it aloud. We were then commissioned to shine the light of his life out into the world, in memory of him, and given a candle with an “E” on it, and a packet of forget-me-not seeds. We also gave forget-me-not seeds to everyone in the congregation. The celebrant who conducted Isaac’s burial service gave us a tree for our garden.

The question how much to emphasise the promise of resurrection and life after death can be difficult. For many church leaders, it might seem obvious that this is a source of hope and promise — and many bereaved parents find it to be just that. But, for some, it might feel dismissive of the real loss of their child’s whole life.

I trust that I will see Isaac and Ezra again, but that is sometimes cold comfort in the face of the fact that I will never rock them to sleep, never dress them (except for their burials), never take a first-day-of-school picture. I will never help them with homework, never meet the people who would have been their friends. I will never know the grandchildren they might have given me. Unlike the death of a person in his or her natural time, the death of a baby robs parents of things that cannot be replaced, even in the resurrection. Simple open questions in planning memorial services can help to guide you to what individual parents will find helpful or not.

Memorial services affirm the reality of the baby’s life, and commend them to God’s care. Judith, whose son, Thomas, was stillborn, says: “After his cremation, there was a service in church. Because it could be held back until after my hospital discharge, a week after birth, I was able to attend it. They offered to place his container of ashes to one side of the altar, so he could be a part of it.”

Anniversaries are also important. If your church regularly prays for anniversaries of death, or has a book with names of our beloved dead in it, ask parents if they would like their baby’s name included.

BABY loss is different from other losses in many ways. The older someone is when they die, the less time there is for you to imagine the parallel “What if . . . ?” life they might have had. When you lose a baby, that parallel life is for ever. I will always be aware of what ages my sons should be, what they should be doing now — and that includes in church.

A few snapshots: Christmas, 2015. Isaac would have been an infant, and the plan was for him to be baby Jesus in our Christmas pageant, a dramatised lessons-and-carols service which I, as Children’s Worker, directed, and played the angel in (the one most able to push kids into place if need be). On the day of the pageant, I held another baby in my arms. I placed him in the manger. I listened to the congregation’s muted “Aww” sounds. One of the mums hugged me afterwards: she remembered.

My first eucharist after having Isaac. I watch the priest pour the water and the wine together in the cup. I hear the words of consecration, about the wine as blood. All I can see are my blood-stained, water-stained trousers, when my waters broke, and the mingling of blood and water that was both Isaac’s birth and his death. I think of Mary, and about whether, when she saw the blood and water pour from Jesus’s side, she remembered the blood and water of his birth. I think, how profoundly and intimately gynaecological the eucharist is, and those men have no idea. I see birth and death together at the table.

MARGARET HOUSTONThe table commemorating Ezra at the memorial service

Mothering Sunday. Flowers are handed out by the children, first to their mothers and then to all the women in the congregation. Child after child presses flowers into my hands. I plant some of those flowers at Isaac’s grave. I don’t know what to feel. It’s kind, but it’s not the same. It feels like a consolation prize, or being included out of pity. But I’m also grateful that I wasn’t left out.

A month later, we have confirmation, and the teenagers’ testimonies often mention me by name as part of what formed their faith as a child. “I hope it’s OK for me to say this,” one of their mothers says afterwards, “but look at this picture.” She shows me a picture she just took of a dozen teenagers, self-consciously posing around the Bishop, holding their candles. “Those are also your kids.” It’s the right thing to say, but only because she knows me well enough; a stranger saying it would be different.

“Oh, you’ll come to Holy Hamsters!” my friend Courtney said, hugging me, when I told her that I was pregnant with Ezra. This is the baby and toddler group, which includes worship, at one of the churches near me — I know Courtney and several of the other mothers there. Now, every Thursday morning, I know I’m not there. I’m not having coffee and a chat and a Bible story at a toddler group. I’m not part of that community. Ezra is not part of that community. There are friends that he would have made there who will never know him, and I will never know them. Courtney and I sometimes go to evensong together, when our schedules permit.

A curate I know whose daughter was stillborn tells me how hard it is to hold a baby and baptise it, knowing that her child will never experience that. There is a cost to being soaked day in and day out with the realities of life in ministry — especially ministry with children — when your own children have died. And the oft-spoken desire that churches have for a “vicar with children of their own, who will help kick-start growth with young families and be relatable”, is doubly painful for those who are childless not by choice, or whose children have died.

Churches need to be welcoming to families, and to honour the central part that parenting has in many people’s lives and spirituality. But it is difficult. Thanks to my position in the diocese, and my own story, I am simultaneously the one pushing churches to be welcoming to children, and the one who sometimes finds the presence of children difficult.

Where are the places in your church that focus intensively on birth metaphors, on community-building around parenthood, or on the celebration of childhood and family life as a sign of community, renewal, or, at Christmas, salvation? What can be done to open up some of those spaces for people whose experiences of childbearing are more complex?

EVEN if there is nobody in your congregation who you are aware has been through the loss of a baby, there are ways in which your church can engage in ministry to bereaved families. Here are a few:

1. Consider a service during Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from 9-15 October. You may want to contact your local branch of Sands — the stillbirth and neonatal death charity — for guidance on putting one together. You can find your local group here: I’ve also written some tips for worship leaders of baby loss services, which can be found here:

2. Both Isaac and Ezra were brought to us in hospital in handmade outfits and blankets. If you have knitters, check with your local hospital to see if they need donations of blankets or clothes. The chaplaincy team can put you in touch with the right person. These might also be used for poorly babies in the neonatal ward.

3. Mothering Sunday and Christmas can be painful for bereaved parents. Is there space in your Mothering Sunday service for those for whom it is difficult, or is it all “pink and smiles”, as one mother put it? Some churches have started “Blue Christmas” services for those who find Christmas difficult. If you have Mothering Sunday or Christmas services that are safe places for grieving parents, let your local Sands group know about them.

4. After Isaac died, I started a tradition at my church whereby people have an opportunity to write the names of children they have mothered, who have died, on a piece of cloth, which is blessed at the end of the Mothering Sunday service. Even before I had personal experience of it, we prayed for bereaved mothers — as well as those whose mothers had died, those who had abusive mothers, and those who were stepmothers, foster mothers, and adoptive mothers.

5. Many families who have had a baby die go on to have other children. When I was a Children’s Worker, a couple with a three-year-old and a baby came to us for the baby’s christening. During preparation, it emerged that their older daughter was the surviving one of a set of twins. The twins had an emergency baptism in the neonatal unit. Because of oxygen tanks, they couldn’t light the baptism candles at the service, and the candle of the twin who died had never been lit. I suggested that they bring both their older daughters’ candles to the christening, and that we light them both, and speak the names of both the older sisters. The parents wrote to us after the ceremony to tell us how much this meant to them.

6. If you have good relationships with funeral directors, contact them and let them know that you’d be happy to be referred to families who are looking for a celebrant for a baby funeral.

7. Consider a baby-and-toddler playgroup for bereaved parents who also have living children. Some bereaved parents stay away from playgroups because they feel different from “normal” parents. Ordinary small talk like, “Is this your first?” can be tough. And, as one friend put it, “Talking about my baby who died, to a mum at playgroup who has a toddler and a bump, makes me feel like the Grim Reaper.”

The general lingo in baby-loss circles for babies born after a loss is “rainbow baby”. Those born before are “sunshine babies”. There is a Sunshine and Rainbows playgroup in Cambridge that is specifically for families that have experienced baby loss. Again, let your local Sands group and antenatal ward know about this.

The church has a vital part to play in supporting congregants when a baby dies, and in reaching out to bereaved families in the community. When this is done with sensitivity and respect, and a fearless acknowledgement of the difficulty and struggles of this experience, it can be a ministry that shows people light in a time of darkness and connects them to a community of support, meaning, and hope.

Margaret Pritchard Houston is the Children’s Mission Enabler in the diocese of St Albans.

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