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Summer Activities for Aspergers Children

Many Aspergers (high functioning autistic) kids have extreme difficulties with transitions. This can be a simple transition, such as moving from one activity to another, or a more significant transition like school letting out for the summer. When moms and dads plan ahead and schedule summer activities for their youngster, the transition out of school and into the less structured summer-time can be easier for all involved.

The purpose of summer vacation should be to give kids the opportunity to explore new learning avenues. If you have an Aspergers child, two new learning opportunities that he can benefit from are (a) new activities and (b) new places. Being able to do a new activity or go into a new location - and feel comfortable - is a valuable skill that many Aspergers kids struggle with. Fortunately, during the summer months, you can go to new places earlier in the day when they are not as crowded, which should make the experience a lot easier for your child to deal with.

The first step in exposing your Aspergers child to new activities and places will be to create a social story about it. The social story will explain where you will be going, what you will be doing, and how long you will stay there.

The second step is to walk your child through the activity he will be engaging in at the new place (e.g., he may be riding his bike in a park he has never been in).

The third step is to go to the location and engage in the activity (while monitoring closely how well your child is adjusting to the experience). It is a good idea to involve a reward at the end of a ‘successfully completed’ activity (e.g., buying a special video or book).

Now that you know how to handle exposing your child to new places and activities, sift through the list below for some ideas on what to do. (Note: Aspergers children are not all alike. One child may tolerate a particular activity or location quite well – while another may slip into a full-blown meltdown. So take it slow at first – and keep it simple).

Summer Activities for Aspergers Children—

1. AMC movie theaters provide sensory friendly film showings to families affected by Aspergers on a monthly basis. The movies are shown with the lights up and sound turned down and sensory affected audience members are invited to get up out of their seats whenever they want. It's an excellent way to enjoy a movie!

2. As the pressures of the school year ease up during the summer months, this can be a great time to get involved with other families of Aspergers children in your area. Join or form a social-skills group, which helps Aspergers children practice specific social skills within the context of a play group, field trip, or activity. Many Aspergers children desperately want to make friends and participate in social activities, but lack the direct understanding of how to do so. A social-skills group, made up of other children on the autism spectrum, is a safe place to learn and practice social skills without fear of rejection or ridicule.

3. Attend a concert.

4. Bake some cupcakes and deliver them to friends and family.

5. Bead some bracelets and sell them for charity.

6. Blow up balloons, put notes inside and let them go into the atmosphere.

7. Build a tree house.

8. Clean up a nature trail.

9. Create a web site or blog.

10. Donate some of the toys and clothes you no longer use.

11. Explore nature at a local park and take pictures of what you find to make a family scrapbook.

12. Fly a kite.

13. Go backpacking.

14. Go camping.

15. Go canoeing.

16. Go on a walk and take pictures of trees, flowers, dogs, etc.

17. Go to a ballgame.

18. Go to a museum.

19. Go without TV for a day.

20. Have a family game night.

21. Have a picnic.

22. Have a yard sale.

23. If you live in a larger metropolitan area, there may be day camps and other structured activities designed especially for children with Aspergers. These camps provide children with some of the same routines they are used to at school, while allowing them to participate in activities such as camping, swimming, arts and crafts, and other projects. Check with your child's teacher, case manager, or doctor for recommendations. Look for a day camp staffed by counselors that have had extensive training with ASD children. A counselor who has not been trained to work with Aspergers children may inadvertently trigger a meltdown, and not know how to handle one in progress. Be sure you and your child's doctor or therapist can meet with camp staff to go over strategies to make this a positive experience for your child.

24. Jump on a trampoline.

25. Learning does not have to stop just because school is out for summer. Build time into your child's daily or weekly schedule to research, experiment, and investigate a topic that interests him. If he loves video games, challenge him to design one of his own. If he is fascinated by insects, summer is a great time to begin (or add to) an insect collection. Before school is over, talk to your child about what he would like to learn more about, and begin collecting materials and planning activities to support his goals.

26. Make a bird feeder.

27. Make a bonfire and roast hotdogs and/or marsh mellows.

28. Make a collage from magazine words and pictures.

29. Make a movie.

30. Make a root beer float.

31. Make a scrapbook of everything you and your child do this summer.

32. Make dinner together.

33. Make homemade ice cream.

34. Make refreshing (and healthy) snacks like fruit smoothies and ice pops.

35. Order a pizza.

36. Plant something.

37. Set up a lemonade stand.

38. Sign up at your local library for their Summer Reading Program.

39. Sleep outside under the stars (when the weather is conducive to such an activity) using only a sleeping bag and a blow-up mattress.

40. Some Aspergers kids’ greatest sensory gains come from good old-fashioned trips to the pool. In addition to overcoming sensory issues in terms of water, you and your child can practice a lot of spatial activity with simple games of catch (e.g., with a wet, spongy nerf ball). As your child progress over some of the water issues, you may want to try water slides at your local water park.

41. Stargaze in your backyard, encouraging your kids to imagine what it would be like living on another planet.

42. Summer is the perfect time to visit local bouncer locations. “Pump It Up” is highly involved in ASD therapy bounces and has many "open" jumps on their calendar every week. Many parents see great sensory gains after a round on the giant bouncers. It's hard to call this "treatment" when it's fun for the whole family.

43. Take a boat ride.

44. Tie-dye some t-shirts.

45. Visit a farm.

46. Visit a National Park.

47. Visit the zoo.

48. Volunteer at the local animal or homeless shelter.

49. Walking and hiking can be great physical activities that your child may enjoy. However, if they have visual sensory issues, they may get vertigo if you try walking down a hill. Keep this in mind when selecting placing to walk at or hike.

50. You might find a non-profit organization near you that offers horseback riding as a therapy for special needs riders. Most moms and dads of ASD children immediately see the benefit that natural horseback riding provides in the "bouncing" and "crashing" movements that stimulate spatial relations.

Summer is a time for Aspergers children to take a breather from school and get their bearings. There are so many alternative therapies out there that thrive on outdoor, warm weather fun outside of a school setting. So get outside and have a great summer!

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Anonymous said...

I would like some advice about my 6 year old son who has Aspergers. He seems to have great difficulty in processing random events and accidents i.e. if something goes wrong or someone gets hurt it always has to be someone's fault.
For example a classmate accidently fell and bumped into him and playt trtime. My son was knocked to the ground and hurt. It seems impossible for my son to understand this was an accident. He talks about this boy being his worst enemy. He will sometimes play happily with him then randomly return to the event and can get physical trying to hurt him.
If he hurts himself or trips anywhere he will say I or someone present pushed him (even if they are no where near him). If ever I had to take him to A and E I feel sure he would say I had hurt him.

Anonymous said...

We had and still have sometimes the same problem with our son. The accident keeps replaying in your son's mind like a broken record. We had to work on making new, better memories for him to associate with a certain person or place. It has gotten better as he is now 8. They percieve things differently, and I just make sure I tell people he's autistic before he opens his mouth. My son has said things that I about died from, that were in NO way true, LOL. Hang in there, you are not alone.

Anonymous said...

Hi there, I am mother to a newly diagnosed 8yr old girl who is an aspie. We always new she needed extra support and modified things for her but just recently got a label for it.
She is finishing up 2nd grade, and at the school she attends they just really got into writing this year. It has been horrible. She can't finish her assignments in class, and brings home her work, then it takes 3 hours to finish an assignment that should have been completed easily within class time. I feel bad for her, she tells me that it's a challenge and I am still trying to figure out the real issue.
She comes up with amazing stories, she tells them to us orally, but when it's time to write them down she gets stuck. The same thing happened recently when she wrote a factual report about the brown bat.

Anyone with something similar that found a solution? We just began contact with a psychologist and so far all I got from him was that "writing is a common problem for kids with aspergers." I am sure I will get more from him at a later date but for now I want to help my daughter not cry and be stressed out over these assignments.
Luckily, the teacher has been very patient!

Thanks and I am excited to share with all of you.

Anonymous said...

I am feeling quite desperate at the moment. My son was diagnosed with Asperger's by a neurological psychologist last summer. He was 18 at that time. My relationship with him has been very strained since then. I think he blames me for pushing to have a diagnosis (I thought it would help to have it for college and any accommodations he might need). He says he does not have Aspergers and will not address that issue in his life. We found an excellent counsellor in our area who is experienced in Aspergers. She doesn't have her doctorate so our insurance won't cover her, but we are willing to pay for sessions with her. My son saw the counsellor once or twice but refuses to go again. I have gotten a lot of advice from her but most of it hasn't worked.

My son thinks I don't love him. He gets very obsessed about our relationship and is very critical of me. He thinks I watch too much tv--I've noted that and have watched much less, but it doesn't seem to matter. He also thinks I should work out more. We try to go to the gym two times a week together--it is on the calendar. Sometimes things get in the way and we can't do it. He is now on a kick (and was a few months ago) that I need to go to Yoga. I would love to, but honestly, I just don't have time to go when the classes are offered. I have a lot going on this summer and I work part time. I started working last summer for the first time in 18 years so this year has been full of stresses. He also states extremes like Today is the worst day of my entire life. Last night he told me that he came to the slow realization that I don't love him. I stayed calm, but both my husband and I were upset by it and firm with him that if he wants to have a good relationship with me he needs to focus more on the positive than the negative and of course that kind of statement is very upsetting to a mom.

He has been mad at me all day today because he dreamt that I screamed at him until he cried and then I stabbed him to death. I, of course, reassured him that I would never ever do that. I don't scream at him. He gets upset if I show any emotion, but if I don't he thinks I am like a robot. He absolutely refuses to see the counselor. His dad and I are contacting her for us to go and talk to her. He is over 18 so we can't make him do anything. He doesn't have the skills to support himself and is threatening to move out. He doesn't have a job and really has no concept of how to really look for a job.

I'm sorry for the rambling. I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this with their adult AS child and if they have any advice. I'm really at my wits end.

thank you,

mpwebb said...

First of all I'd like to say thank you for all of the great ideas!! I have been posting some ways to sneak in developmental and academic skill building using summer themed things at my website, I'm a former teacher and mother of a 7 year old son who is on the spectrum.
As for the anonymous with the 8 year old daughter, what is the purpose of the writing assignments- handwriting or ideas on paper? Does she struggle with organizing her thoughts? If so, try making a story map or web. There are also programs that make this easy - kidspiration or inspiration are ones that I used with my students while teaching. How are her computer skills? Perhaps she could type instead of write. If she struggles with both, have her dictate (writing exactly what she says), teach her about editing and making revisions, before printing out a final product. I'd also encourage you to back up a bit and build her writing from where she is (brainstorming, sentences, paragraphs, etc.), slowly expanding from there, not placing focus on where she or the school says she is supposed to be. That actually doesn't matter because she is where she is and no amount of someone telling her how to do something she is not ready for is going to help. Building from where she is will help her whereas having her try to always keep up when she's not ready is only going to leave her more frustrated and feeling like she's never going to get it. I hope this helps!

Anonymous said...

Hi carrie, My wife and I also have a teenager with aspergers. I understand your frustrations. We are very active in learning about our sons troubles as well. It sounds like your son has no idea how off hos perceptions of others expectations are, which is a common thread through most aspergers children. One very important component in dealing with aspie children is to not let them control you. Our son can be very cunning and manipulative when he wants to get his way. He will use guilt, lying, tantrums or even violent behavior at times. We have recently started social coaching for the whole family and with a lot of hard work our boy is beginning to understand that other people have expectations. You might want to see if there are any similar organizations in your area otherwise the gray center for social understanding has a lt of materials available online.

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My almost 15 year old daughter has aspergers. I can NOT get her outside to play. She's deathly afraid of bugs, bees, etc... any ideas on how to get her to put down the electronics and make some friends?

My child has been rejected by his peers, ridiculed and bullied !!!

Social rejection has devastating effects in many areas of functioning. Because the Aspergers child tends to internalize how others treat him, rejection damages self-esteem and often causes anxiety and depression. As the child feels worse about himself and becomes more anxious and depressed – he performs worse, socially and intellectually.

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How to Prevent Meltdowns in Aspergers Children

Meltdowns are not a pretty sight. They are somewhat like overblown temper tantrums, but unlike tantrums, meltdowns can last anywhere from ten minutes to over an hour. When it starts, the Asperger's child is totally out-of-control. When it ends, both you and the Asperger’s child are totally exhausted. But... don’t breathe a sigh of relief yet. At the least provocation, for the remainder of that day -- and sometimes into the next - the meltdown can return in full force.

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Parenting Defiant Aspergers Teens

Although Aspergers is at the milder end of the autism spectrum, the challenges parents face when disciplining a teenager with Aspergers are more difficult than they would be with an average teen. Complicated by defiant behavior, the Aspergers teen is at risk for even greater difficulties on multiple levels – unless the parents’ disciplinary techniques are tailored to their child's special needs.

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Aspergers Children “Block-Out” Their Emotions

Parenting children with Aspergers and HFA can be a daunting task. In layman’s terms, Aspergers is a developmental disability that affects the way children develop and understand the world around them, and is directly linked to their senses and sensory processing. This means they often use certain behaviors to block out their emotions or response to pain.

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Older Teens and Young Adult Children With Aspergers Still Living At Home

Your older teenager or young “adult child” isn’t sure what to do, and he is asking you for money every few days. How do you cut the purse strings and teach him to be independent? Parents of teens with Aspergers face many problems that other parents do not. Time is running out for teaching their adolescent how to become an independent adult. As one mother put it, "There's so little time, yet so much left to do."

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Living with an Aspergers Spouse/Partner

Research reveals that the divorce rate for people with Aspergers is around 80%. Why so high!? The answer may be found in how the symptoms of Aspergers affect intimate relationships. People with Aspergers often find it difficult to understand others and express themselves. They may seem to lose interest in people over time, appear aloof, and are often mistaken as self-centered, vain individuals.

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Online Parent Coaching for Parents of Asperger's Children

If you’re the parent of a child with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, you know it can be a struggle from time to time. Your child may be experiencing: obsessive routines; problems coping in social situations; intense tantrums and meltdowns; over-sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells and sights; preoccupation with one subject of interest; and being overwhelmed by even the smallest of changes.

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Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Parents, teachers, and the general public have a lot of misconceptions of Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism. Many myths abound, and the lack of knowledge is both disturbing and harmful to kids and teens who struggle with the disorder.

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Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism

Two traits often found in kids with High-Functioning Autism are “mind-blindness” (i.e., the inability to predict the beliefs and intentions of others) and “alexithymia” (i.e., the inability to identify and interpret emotional signals in others). These two traits reduce the youngster’s ability to empathize with peers. As a result, he or she may be perceived by adults and other children as selfish, insensitive and uncaring.

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Oh, you mean all the links were empty, like there was no text on them?? If it's what I think it is, that's a different issue, some FTP clients don't upload the language files properly, very annoying actually >.<

(May 05, 2009, 02:01 PM)Soldier of Fortune Wrote: It's about host? Hmm...I heard for many of webmasters having the same problem but I never asked them does Go Daddy host their sites.

I mean it's not much of a problem, actually, Opera and IE load it correctly. It's just that most of the people use stupid Firefox.

Now, don't worry. There are two reasons why it's not that important:
1.) This is just a test forum, my school project. I'm actually learning, so I could make another forum soon, this time for real. That's why I wanted to solve any problems existing.
2.) I will host my new forum somewhere else, probably dreamhost or hostgator...And I'm quite sure I won't get the same problem Smile

Thanks, to anyone who helped me...+2 reps.

Well, the host is the only thing I can really think of that could be causing it, my biggest clue was the 604 and 705 CHMODs, the host would have set those settings up, and I think having a 0 anywhere in CHMODs is going to cause issues, a 0 is no permissions, not even read access and everything needs to be read.

GoDaddy is a big host, but I've not heard a lot of good feedback from people using it in the MyBB Community Forums... I've heard better things from hostgator, you should be OK going with them.

Let me know if anything else cocks up Tongue
Thanks for being friendly and open in your replies, Matt.

@Dammink: No, I reupped them multiple times as I installed the forum 3 times xD
I'm quite sure I'll try anything if my next forum turns out to have a same problem.
I use godaddy and never had problems with it Tongue
By the way (I didn't read the whole thread), http://gavforum.info/cache/themes/theme2/global.css is accessible so yeah Chmod seems to be the problem
[Image: mystatssig.php]
In my admin cp it mentiones global.css and says it's fine...besides, Matt checked and CHMOD all that needed so...well I don't know. I can only hope it won't happen the next time I create a forum. Which is tomorrow, lol.

I no longer think it's GoDaddy's problem. I am so close to fixing it completely. Visit http://www.gavforum.info NOW, using Firefox and notice how it all runs smoothly...except the star_ratings.css thing. When you click on a subforum, ( do it to see it!! ), you'll see threads, but the star_ratings.css file is screwed up so the display is screwed up. I think I would know how to fix it but I need to know WHERE TO FIND apache httpd.conf file?

Or, if you can find a fix for my problem now when I'm almost done, please do so!

There was a seperate fix for the star ratings i think? That should be able to be done from your templates i think?
As for your httpd.conf file. Well i dont suspect your host will let you edit that. Perhaps you could call them and ask them to edit it how you need.
Great to see you got most of it sorted SoF. And all yourself. (Makes it feel even sweeter)
FTW Forum <-- Home of the DAMNED!
I have a weird thing that happens to my sigs. Its call moderation lol
Yeah well, I can also brag a little about it, too: I made my first plug in today, all by myself. So I figured I learned enough to start messing with my templates and almost fixed my problem completely.
It's not weird though, I already said I learn really fast...Jeez it took me 2 months to learn millions of Windows files and viruses and their extensions!!

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Slow. Smile

It's still on my todo list. High on the list though.
Good - I'm sure you would use it too. A year though ha!
Would be amazing if this would get higher priority. Very usefull thing!
I would like it too but first Link Dump has gotta come out Big Grin
I'm happy to see Labrocca still working =D Last I read, you had to give up the site =/

Anyways, what exactly is iTrader?
Ever really understood the Gospel?
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A warm, woodsy kitchen is always appealing to me. Perhaps, this is because it reminds me of old bakeries or even old cottage houses filled with that whimsical smell of fresh bread being baked in the oven. So it's like synesthesia- love the smell, love the look.

Whatever the reason, I had no difficulty summoning up a few images of inspiring kitchens. What do you think of these country style open shelving with the white dinnerware and the rattan basket all neatly displayed? Or the rattan lot right beneath, covering baskets and chairs, complementing the  bare straw roof? And the stone/concrete built in elements contrasting with the raw wood cabinets for a more sleek result (isn't that black concrete island amazing?) and that impressive marble countertop and splashback in the last photo.

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  1. Kitchen #2 is my favorite - with its high ceilings and clean lines - love it!

  2. I need wood in the kitchen, preferably a blend of wood and white ;-)

    And yes, all the items in the shelves in that top photo are welcome in my kitchen.

  3. I love them all. My kitchen is not as...warm in feeling as those, but I'm certainly drawn to them. Oh to have ten kitchens! We have concrete counters and I love them. Love my stainless island too though!

  4. Αχ μου θυμιζουν τοσο πολυ χωριο.
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Though conventional wisdom holds that a great education can open the door to opportunity, Uvalde math teacher Mallory Zimmerman prefers to open a window.

Every school day, Zimmerman treks to the Uvalde Junior High campus before the school opens. She raises her classroom window and puts out a stepladder so students can climb into her eighth-grade algebra classroom for early-morning tutoring sessions.

On a typical day, about 15 students clamber in before school or stay after to problem-solve with the veteran teacher.

Exhibiting dedication and using attention-grabbing tactics might be two reasons why Zimmerman and science teacher L. Stef Paramoure will be awarded 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Paramoure used a high-tech approach to teach middle school science in the Comal and New Braunfels school districts before becoming a secondary science specialist at Education Service Center Region XIII in Austin this summer.

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Receiving awards will be a science teacher and a math teacher from each state and from Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Defense Department schools and U.S. territories, according to the award website. The award is considered the top honor for those who teach math or science from kindergarten through the 12th grade in the United States.

Since the program was established in 1983, it has rewarded those working to keep the U.S. globally competitive through education. Recipients receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation.

Both Zimmerman, 49, and Paramoure, 45, began working in fields very different from education. Paramoure was a Navy nuclear weapons technician for five years before having two daughters and eventually going back to school to dive into education. She taught seventh- and eighth-grade science at the Comal Independent School District's Canyon Middle for seven years before teaching a year at New Braunfels ISD's OakRun Middle.

As a child, Paramoure said, she struggled with math and was told girls couldn't do that subject. So when a teacher advised her that to attain her dream career as a lawyer she would have to do math, Paramoure gave up the dream.

“I didn't realize that sometimes intellectual challenge is just a part of the learning curve,” she said.

She made sure to instill a problem-solving mindset in her students and now helps other science teachers do the same. Though Paramoure misses teaching, Ed Vara, the service center's deputy director of academic services, said Paramoure's enthusiasm for educating and seamless use of technology can exponentially impact other teachers.

“Sometimes our students don't understand that academic challenge is OK,” said Paramoure, who spices up topics such as geology by creating her own podcasts. “Mistakes are just learning opportunities for the brain.”

Like Paramoure, Zimmerman teaches students that math is less about getting correct answers and more about the process of problem-solving. Zimmerman said she learned that lesson by becoming a teacher despite the urging of others not to.

Zimmerman had wanted to teach for as long as she could remember. As a child, she lined her stuffed animals before a chalkboard and pretended to tutor them.

But others advised against a career in education. So Zimmerman earned a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Texas and worked for an oil field services company in Louisiana before teaching.

“Everybody said, ‘You need to do something where you make a lot more money. You're too smart to be a teacher,'” Zimmerman said. “I did what everybody said I needed to do and I got a high-paying job for a little while. But ... that really wasn't what I wanted to do. So I decided to bite the bullet and go into teaching.”

Now in her 24th year of teaching, Zimmerman has found both success and fulfillment. She has about 120 students a year and, last year, 98 percent of them passed their Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests in math.

Zimmerman said she opens her “window of opportunity” and gives her cell phone number to students so they can ask for help rather than rely on excuses for not completing assignments.

Principal Kenneth Mueller, who has worked with Zimmerman for five years, is always impressed by her availability to meet with students. He said she beats him to school every morning.

“Not understanding is not an excuse in my class because (students) have every opportunity to get all the help that they need,” Zimmerman said.


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SAN ANTONIO — Full water service has been restored to some 14,000 customers in the Stone Oak area after this week's pipeline blowout was fully repaired and lines flushed to ensure water quality.

Customers can resume outdoor use for the first time since the Tuesday morning rupture of a main connector near Bitters Road and U.S. 281. The equipment was built by the Bexar Metropolitan Water District, which was dissolved through a voter initiative and absorbed by the San Antonio Water System in 2012.

SAWS crews worked continuously for 48 hours to repair and modify the damaged pipeline joint. Wells at the Bitters site that provide flow to Stone Oak were “cranked up early Thursday morning, and water line flushing and quality testing ensured the water continued to be safe to drink,” according to a SAWS release.

“We would like to offer our sincere thanks to all the people in Stone Oak who helped reduce demand by turning off their outdoor watering,” said SAWS Vice President Mike Brinkmann. “With their help and the efforts of SAWS crews, we were able to maintain supply to the area.”

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San Antonio's 19th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is more than just a concert by the world's greatest mariachi group. It's a week of activities — many of them free — that celebrate mariachi music. The eight-day extravaganza concludes with a Dec. 7 concert at Lila Cockrell Theatre, followed by a jam session by mariachi students. Go to for more information. Here's a look at some of the extravaganza's free events:

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Mariachi Mass

When: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1

Where: Mission San Jose Church, 701 E. Pyron Ave.

Info: Various mariachi musicians perform during a traditional Mass.

Mariachi-themed art exhibit opening

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3

Where: Centro Cultural Aztlan, 1800 Fredericksburg Road

Info: Opening reception for an art exhibit featuring mariachi-inspired work.

Serenata de Rio

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5

When: Rivercenter Mall Lagoon, 849 E. Commerce St.

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Rene Solis tossed a six-hitter with four strikeouts as the Rattlers defeated the Dustdevils 5-1 in the Heartland Conference tournament, being held at Incarnate Word.

Al Gonzalez led St. Mary's (36-13) with three hits, including a home run. Nathan Humpal and Derek Moczygemba added triples.

St. Mary's advances to play St. Edward's at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the winner's bracket.


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IRVING — Jason Garrett apparently has some thick skin to go along with his red hair and Princeton diploma.

The Dallas Cowboys coach indicated Monday he isn't bothered by all the second-guessing he's faced recently from media, fans and even owner Jerry Jones.

The Cowboys (2-3) have lost their last two games, and their coach's game-management decisions have come under scrutiny.

When Detroit overcame a 24-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Cowboys 34-30 two weeks ago, Garrett was criticized for being too aggressive. When New England overcame a 3-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cowboys 20-16 on Sunday, he got bashed for being too conservative.

The difference with this latest round of criticism is that some of it came from Jones, who issued his comments in the locker room at Gillette Stadium.

Garrett, however, shrugged them off by essentially saying it was Jerry being Jerry.

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“Anybody who has ever had the good fortune of working for Jerry Jones understands he wants to win,” Garrett said. “He's very passionate about it. I've had that experience as a player, as an assistant coach and now as a head coach.

“Like I said, anybody who has been around him understands how much he cares about winning, and that's one of the things we love about working for this organization. He's very passionate about the game, and he's very emotional about it.”

While Jones didn't single out any one call, he questioned Garrett's conservative approach on Dallas' next-to-last possession. After three straight run plays and a false-start penalty, the Cowboys punted, allowing Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to engineer an 80-yard, 10-play drive for the winning touchdown.

“We rolled the dice at the end and went conservative rather than try to get some points, and it bit us,” Jones told reporters.

Speaking later to a reporter from Yahoo! Sports, Jones was more pointed in his criticism.

“When you get in a situation like that, you've got to go for the kill,” he said. “I felt like we could've been more aggressive.”

A day later, Garrett issued no apologies, reiterating he wanted to get a first down, run the clock and force the Patriots to use their timeouts. When Dallas faced third-and-18 after two runs that lost yards and the false start, he opted to run again rather than have erratic quarterback Tony Romo attempt a pass.

Garrett also didn't express any regrets for his play calls after Dallas gained first-and-goal at the 10 late in the fourth with the score knotted 13-13. Romo completed a 5-yard pass to Martellus Bennett on first down, threw incomplete to Tashard Choice on second down and hit Choice with a shovel pass on third down that lost 3 yards. On fourth down, Dan Bailey kicked a chip-shot field goal.

Critics wondered why there were no passes into the end zone to the big three: Jason Witten, Miles Austin and Dez Bryant.

“We understand the importance and the value of Dez and also Miles Austin, Witten — there are a lot of weapons we'd like to get the ball to down there,” Garrett said. “Sometimes you're able to do that. Sometimes you're not.”

But no matter the play selection, Garrett made it clear the players must deliver.

“It comes down to execution,” Garrett said.

Still, Jones wants answers, and Garrett acknowledged he had “a good conversation” with the owner after the game.

“It's all positive,” Garrett said. “Everyone is well-intended.”


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Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club celebrates 75 years with success at U.S. Olympic Trials

GLEN ELLYN – For 75 years, the Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club has built a legacy, helping skaters pursue their Olympic dreams and offering fun for multiple generations.

"It's a great sport, and it's one of the best-kept secrets, especially among people in Glen Ellyn," Head Coach Carl Cepuran said.

The club's 75th season has seen its share of successes, with three skaters achieving personal bests at the U.S. Olympic Trials in December.

Brandon Molenda, 15, of Aurora, competed as the youngest skater at the trials and shaved at least a half second from each of his races to skate his personal bests in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meter, he said.

"I felt really good about it," Brandon said.

Another young skater from the club who competed at the trials is Sarah Warren, 17, of Willowbrook, who placed eighth in the 500 meter and ninth in the 1,000 meter.

For Sarah, it was exciting to compete against some of the best speed skaters in the world.

"To be in the top 10 with them was a great experience," she said.

Jaclyn Rowe, 20, of Wheaton, skated with the Glen Ellyn club until she started college at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, but continues her affiliation with the club.

She received a third-place finish in the 5,000-meter race at the Olympic Trials and placed 12th in the 500, 10th in the 1,500 and sixth in the 3,000.

"It's an amazing feeling being there and being able to watch everyone race," she said.

All three skaters hope to make the U.S. Olympic team in 2018.

The Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club draws from across the Chicago area, and, in some cases, other nearby states. The club currently has 66 members, Cepuran said.

Local speed skaters make up a tight-knit community of clubs that often practice together.

The club practices Sundays at the Addison Ice Arena and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Oakton Ice Arena with the Park Ridge Speed Skating Club.

For some of the Glen Ellyn members, skating runs through their family tree.

Cepuran became involved with the Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club in the 1990s, when his son joined.

Brandon's sister, Brianne, also is a member of the club, and Rowe's mother was once a figure skater.

The Sundstrom family, which saw two daughters make it on past U.S. Olympic teams, made the club a family affair, with both parents, three daughters and one son as members, Cepuran said.

In the Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club's 75 years, four skaters have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team while they were members, beginning with Keith Meyer in 1960 and ending with Becky Sundstrom in 2002.

Olympian Mitch Whitmore, who won the men's 500-meter race at the trials this year, got his start speed skating with the Glen Ellyn club.

For the club's recent group of skaters who competed for a spot on the Olympic team, the best part of skating with the club is its sense of community, they said.

"We're like one big family," Brandon said.

New to speed skating?

Learn to speed skate with the Glen Ellyn club's Introduction to Speed Skating program.

The three-week program is held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Addison Ice Arena, 475 S. Grace St. in Addison.

The cost for the program is $60, which includes speed skate rental.

For more information, call 630-403-8310, email or visit

The club also plans to hold Novice Ice Skating Races every Saturday morning this winter at Lake Ellyn, if weather and ice conditions permit.

The free races are open to children from 4 to 12 years old.

Registration occurs from 9 to 9:30 a.m., with races at 10 a.m. Each skater will have the opportunity to compete in two races, with ribbons awarded for first, second, third and fourth places.

Parental assistance for the races is appreciated.

The Novice Ice Skating Races were started by the late Bill Lussie in the 1930s. Lee and Judy Marks took over the races in 2000.

"It's a wonderful tradition that's gone on for a long, long time," Lee Marks said.

To check ice conditions at Lake Ellyn, visit or call 630-984-5075.

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We offer off-premise catering for every function. We offer a full service bar with over 125 premier wines.

It’s always special to entertain your guests in a warm and private atmosphere. That’s why we offer off premise catering in Monmouth County along with white glove service for your convenience.

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Whether you crave a cozy, sit-down dinner in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere or need us to cater your next private affair on or off-premise, Tuzzio's is here for you!

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With fresh and top-quality ingredients, you and your guests are sure to enjoy an exceptional meal together. Just make sure you leave room for dessert!

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Catering by Maria is a full service catering and event planning company, specializing in social events. We serve the greater New Jersey and New York metro areas.

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The Spring Lake Manor resides in a tranquil seashore community in the historic Spring Lake area, noted for its well-preserved turn-of-the-century estates. Located 4 blocks from the Scenic New Jersey Coast line, we have renovated to accommodate up to 350 guests.

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We are proud to be known as "perfectionists," working hand-in-hand with you to produce the look and taste of a high-end, multi-star event within your budget.

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The Riviera is the only completely private Wedding Facility featuring only One Wedding at a time. With a 12 choice dinner menu and our impeccable service, you will have the wedding of your dreams.

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Love our food? Give us a time and a place, we're happy to make it a success!

We believe that catering is more than just delivering good food, it is being involved in every element of your reception. Our experienced staff ensures no detail is overlooked.

Offering the only waterfront dining on the bay, with authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fire brick oven specialties are inspired by the sea. il Fornetto specializes in business and family functions.

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Jamesburg, NJ |

Mendokers offers a range of services for your specific needs. We cater for your special needs. We can cater business parties as well as private parties and even deliver to specific locations.

Mulberry Street is devoted to delicious Italian cuisine, made from the finest, freshest ingredients.

Shore Catering
Bricktown, NJ |

Shore Catering is a full service wedding catering company. Whether your wedding is casual or elegant, our wedding menus will fit any wedding theme.

At Pezzolanti's, we're here for all your off-premise catering needs. From an intimate dinner party to an elegant wedding, our catering plans are designed with you in mind.

Wedding catering is our specialty, we have years of experience and we continue to invent new service methods and strictly maintain food quality to stay ahead of the wedding catering industry.

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The path to "happily ever after" begins at the Bay Ridge Manor. Family owned and operated we are famous for over 25 years of affordable elegance with outstanding service and superb cuisine . The Bay Ridge Manor takes pride in paying attention to every detail making your day a truly memorable one.

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A Taste of Honey Caterers specializes in unique weddings. Conveniently located in central Staten Island, we have onsite, indoor and outdoor venues. Our youthful culinary team works with our planning team and service team to ensure your wedding day is All About You!

The Americana Hospitality Group is excited to present our catering menu selections for pick-up and delivery from any of our three diner locations.

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Mold is not a normal nail pathogen. What you are describing may be a bacterial infection. But only a doctor can determine the cause of the client’s problem.

Here’s why: Whenever a nail professional tells a client they have a bacterial infection, they have just “diagnosed a disease.” When nail professionals attempt to get rid of the infection, they have now “treated a disease.” Neither diagnosis nor treatment of any diseases is allowed under nail technician licensing. Such clients should be referred to a qualified medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Ready for My Close Up!

I turned on my photo lights this morning to let them warm up and when I came back from breakfast Gladys was ready for a photo shoot. I publish this not just because it is cute (and an opportunity to get her photo, usually I would have to glue her in place, so I want witnesses-she is there of her own free will) but to also point out that there is more to making art than one would imagine. I guess this has come up because sometimes when I am out at shows, or talking to people that don't do what I do, that they think I picked this life because some how it isn't like working. Or it is easier than getting a job or something. Or it is a hobby and I don't really "need" the money. Normally this doesn't get me worked up but lately I have been a bit touchy about it.
In this particular image you can see about half the equipment necessary to take pictures of my work. It is probably a given that there is fairly expensive camera there as well as more lights, mannequins and other necessary items. With out pictures I can not show others (clients, galleries, shows, organizations) what I do. It is essentially how I apply for a job. So I can either take them myself or pay some one else to do it. Since I must have images to put on Etsy which is a weekly sometimes daily project it would be cost prohibitive for me to pay some one every time I needed and image done. Then there has to be a computer for processing the images. I do between 15 to 20 shows a year and the various organizations that run these events have about that many different requirements for image formats and other application requirements. Most of the time one has to pay an application or jury fee to even apply. Imagine walking into Macy's to apply for a job and they said "Sure-just give us $35 and you can fill out an application that we may or may not accept".
Then you get to the studio itself. After the sewing machine if you take your mom's sewing basket and multiply that by about 1000 you might have enough stuff to make clothing for sale in volume.
To go to the show requires a reliable vehicle, items for displaying and marketing the work and a tent to protect it all outside in any kind of weather. You have to drive to the shows, set up, sell, take it all down, pack it away and drive home.
This makes it sounds like yards of no fun, when really that is not the case. I just read Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, which yes is kind of a dweeby topic for a book but never the less she does have some interesting points to make. One being that there is such a thing as "fog happiness" meaning, I guess, that some activities while on the surface don't sound fun, they actually add up to make you happy overall. Sometimes people say "Oh you must work all the time" and I say that no, really I only actually "work" the weekends when it is time to  sell my "work". Making it is the fun part, selling it is the work part. That being said, while this is probably the most satisfying thing I could do to make money, I am doing it to earn my living. I come home from the show and pay my bills, allowing the people that work for those companies to collect their paychecks. In addition to manufacturing a product that then generates sales tax for the local government I also pay taxes into the system just like anybody else that works.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Friday Night Collage

I am working on shawls right now, lots and lots of them. So I needed to do something different last night. I called it Evening Meditation.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Printing on Silk with Leaves, Leftovers and Such

Last fall I went to a workshop with a bunch of paper makers that were working with India Flint's steam technique and was it fun! I couldn't wait to start in on it again in the spring-but that was so far away! Then I read in some magazine (that I can't find now-sorry no link!) about doing the same thing with vegetables from the frig-WOW-Nan's science project can now be turned into Nan's art project! Perfect!
1. Do you ever walk by a plastic bag for months and wonder what is in it-but never take the time to look? Well, I finally took a peek in just such a bag and lo and behold there were silk scarves left over from a sun printing demo I did so I ran them into the house and started digging through the veggie drawer. Cabbage? Great! Huckleberries turning slightly scary in a bag? Wonderful! And then of course, yellow and red onion skins too. Wet the silk and then lay it all out.
2. Then you fold the scarf in on itself and you may want to put more veggie matter in some of the folds to make sure you have even coverage. Then roll it up and tie with string-at the workshop the home owner had a great ball of rotted twine which made some really cool marks of its own. See, you should never throw anything out! (Not only do you have a never ending supply of "art supplies" but if your collection gets big enough your family and friends will try to get you on a TV show!) Anyway, here is what it looks like all tied up;
3. Then pop it into a steamer pot, same thing you use to cook your dinner will work just great!
4. As to how long, that is kind of up to you. In this case since my materials were trying to dye the fabric before I ever got started, I went with about 20 minutes and then let them sit in the pot for an hour or two.
5. I took them out and put them on to the heat vents to dry. Now at this point India Flint evidently lets them sit around for months. Since I was already being informed that the combined scent of cabbage, onion skins, moss and rotten huckleberries was less than appealing I opted for over night and then unbundled them.After rinsing,  ironing and hemming, this is what I ended up with; the one pictured is my favorite combo of huckleberries and onion skins.


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Friday, May 31, 2013

The Trip Home

I returned back to my home state of North Dakota earlier this month to visit family and friends. We moved to San Diego over a year ago--- our first year away from "home".

I didn't know what to expect on this trip. Regrets? Guilt? Happiness? Unwanted stress? What I found was something unexpected. It was a sense of calm I never experienced before. As I boarded the plane on the way back, I realized San Diego is where I belong. It reminded me a bit of when I wrote the last scene for KIN. I knew the story was there. What I need to do now is strengthen the groundwork I laid out for the story. In the past year, I feel like I've done the same thing for myself.

I'm only getting started on the path I've chosen. One of the reasons why I wanted to move was because I was determined to grow more as a writer and as a person. I knew I couldn't do what I wanted where I was living. There were no visiting authors, writing jobs, and the closest writing community was in four hours away in Minneapolis. A few years ago, Joey and I created a list of all the things we wanted to do. It's when we realized that we did pretty much everything on that very list that we needed to move.
A homemade Tardis and working Dalek at CoreCon. Joey and I with our friend Sulu.
One of the things on our list was CoreCon. We returned to Fargo during the fifth year of convention. Joey and I worked for four years with a very talented group of people to put on one weekend a year of fun with fellow geeks. We went back to see our many friends and to experience it as con-goers. During CoreCon's first year, there were 150 people who attended. It now has reached over 700 attendees and overwhelmed me with the love from its fans. I hold a lot of pride for this little con and the people who put it on. It's one of the few things (besides the people) that I wish I could have packed in my suitcase. However, it's nice to also know that we have something to bring us back to our roots. The party rooms with different themes from Star Trek to Mystery Science Theater 3000, a working Dalek costume and homemade Tardis, and the Rock Band contest were my favorite highlights from this year.

Joey created the Rock Band Contest and the people who run the e-gaming room play as an exhibition band. Every year, my husband decides to do something fun. This year he Rick-rolled the crowd, and then they played their actual song with something else in mind. He's the hot guy in the front playing guitar.

I'm really looking forward to the second half of 2013. My goal is continue revision until I know my manuscript is ready for submission. I'll be working on my query letter and cleaning up my synopsis. I've started a spreadsheet of agents. Things are started to move along in ways I almost didn't imagine possible. I'm very thankful to have the time to do the work of my heart.

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Nature areas

Given their size and importance, it is worth describing the three Nature Parks that have been declared in Navarre: the Señorío de Bértiz, Urbasa-Andía and Las Bardenas Reales.

Parque Natural de Bardenas

Bardenas Reales Nature Park

The Señorío de Bertiz

The Señorío de Bertiz Nature Park covers an area of 2,040 ha. and is situated within the municipal boundaries of Bertizarana, in the north of Navarre, on the banks of the Bidasoa River. The park is of particular interest for its landscape, being one of the few valleys in the area that has a complete and uninterrupted forest covering. It is very steep, as in a distance of only six kilometres it rises 700 metres from the banks of the Bidasoa to the summit of Aizkolegi. Its vegetation and fauna are typical of the pre-Pyrenean valleys under an Atlantic influence, although there are no endemic species.

Urbasa and Andía

The mountain ranges of Urbasa and Andía (21,408 ha. of Nature Park) constitute a nature area featuring a wide range of geological, biological, ecological, aesthetic, scenic, archaeological and socio-cultural attractions. They lie in the west of Navarre, at an interim position between the so-called Humid Navarre (Navarre Húmeda) in the northwest and the Middle Area (Navarre Media Occidental or Tierra Estella). It is a high plateau that is affected by the influences of both the Atlantic, penetrating through the northern reaches, and the Mediterranean, doing so from the south. This intermingling creates an attractive landscape of oak, beech, gall and holm oaks and pasturelands that is home to a fauna of great value given its diversity.

Parque Natural Urbasa-Andía

Urbasa – Andía Nature Park

The park is an example of a karstic terrain and this area holds a large part of Navarre’s water resources, as it constitutes a vast underground reservoir, whose natural drainage flows out through such spectacular springs as the one in Urederra.

The Bardenas Reales

The Bardenas Reales (40,000 ha. of nature park) constitutes a vast territory in the southeast of Navarre, which in terms of climate is defined by occasional and torrential rainfall, hot summers and fairly cold winters, The vegetation is of the steppe and Mediterranean variety. The botanical interest of the flora and fauna here is linked to the specific weather conditions of the Ebro depression and it has merited inclusion in the National Inventory of Habitats, drawn up under the auspices of Directive 92/43 EEC of 21 May on Habitats. In 2000, this park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve.

The fauna consists of numerous species of fish, amphibians and reptiles, with the presence of birds being what defines the character of the area, given their importance not only locally but also in Europe, as is the case of the Egyptian vulture.

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Pat Arotin and Senator Steve King face a new competitor in the race for Mesa County Sheriff.

Ralph Hamblin was given the green light to begin his campaign efforts by the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder after overcoming some issues with his initial petition for candidacy.

Hamblin originally submitted over 900 signatures to get his name on the ballot and only a little over 700 were deemed valid.

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“I plan to serve as a sheriff with a great deal of character and be the kind of sheriff that the deputies will want to emulate and I’ll lead by example,” says Ralph Hamblin.

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Dangerous gunfire in the air over Brandermill

Even after a 7-year-old was killed by stray gunfire in Brandermill, bullets continue to fly in the neighborhood.

It may be another few weeks before we know if the gun confiscated from a former Chesterfield firefighter matches the bullet that killed 7-year-old Brendon Mackey. Mackey was struck in the head by random celebratory gunfire, as he watched fireworks in Brandermill on July 4, 2013.

Detectives have always maintained the .40 caliber gun was fired within a one-mile radius of Sunday Park, where Mackey was killed. NBC12 has uncovered evidence that gunfire is continuing in the Brandermill area.

When patients heard a chirping noise from a storm drain at the Stony Point Medical Complex, the Richmond Wildlife Center got the call. Within minutes the Executive Director of the non-profit, devoted to the rescue of wild animals in distress, scooped up 13 mallard ducklings and reunited them with their mother at a nearby pond.

But recently, some of Melissa Stanley's rescues haven't had a happy ending.

"It's foot was broken - it couldn't land," she said.

In the past five weeks, four vultures have been found shot in the Chesterfield-Powhatan corridor. Stanley says her group did everything they could to save the vulture, but it died. As alarming as that is, it's fortunate no human lives were lost, because this happened in a populated, residential neighborhood.

"It was in Salisbury, so that's not an area in which shotguns or any firearms should be discharged," said Stanley.

That's not the only residential area seeing birds shot. In Brandermill, there have been two: a Canada Goose and a seagull, right in the vicinity of Sunday Park, where there are children playing virtually every day.

The park is just yards away from where 7-year-old Brendon Mackey was fatally shot by celebratory gunfire, as he walked with his father to see Fourth of July fireworks in Brandermill. After the tragedy this neighborhood has endured, residents are outraged that someone would even consider firing a gun around here.

"I read about it every week... and its just astounding that people would be that ignorant to continue to do something like that," Brandermill resident Joan Miller said.

"It's unbelievable. It's pretty much the most irresponsible thing I've ever heard," added Andrew Ilnicki who frequents Sunday Park.

The Richmond Wildlife Center operates from the upstairs of the Winterfield Veterinary Hospital.  The vets help all they can and donate the use of their surgical suites here.

The doctor's did extensive reconstructive surgery on the goose, placing pins in its leg, but minutes after surgery the bird went into respiratory failure and died, as did the seagull.

Especially distressing, the gull was shot with it's wings flapping, which can only mean it was shot in mid-air.

"When you're shooting birds in the air, and you miss your target you're jeopardizing the lives of the general public," Stanley said.

Firing a gun in Brandermill could lead to charges of reckless handling of a firearm and discharging a firearm within 600 feet of another dwelling. What happened in Sunday Park is also a federal offense, because Canada Geese are federally protected migratory birds.

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    AT&T unrolled an app it hopes will finally calm the legion of angry iPhone users.

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    "If there is no network signal, the user can call up a map when they do have signal and plot the location of where they had the problem," an AT&T representative said.

    That's great as long as you can remember exactly where you were. Once the application is launched, and connected to a 3G, 2G or Wi-Fi network, users will see options to let them report a dropped call, poor voice quality, or poor service coverage on their screen.

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"The company should have used more due diligence to protect these people," said Hersey Mallory

    A south side Chicago man bought three filing cabinets from Sears. Inside he found personal and private information on hundreds of people. Nesita Kwan reports. (Published Wednesday, July 31, 2013)

    Personal information of hundreds of former Sears employees, including their Social Security numbers, was found in file cabinets a South Side Chicago man bought at a liquidation sale last weekend.

    Hersey Mallory said his surprise turned to frustration when he tried to alert the retailer of the problem and couldn't get anyone to care enough to take the files back.

    At $23 apiece, Mallory said he thought the file cabinets he bought Saturday were a good deal. But almost immediately he noticed how heavy the cabinets were. He understood why when he opened a drawer.

    Inside were documents with personal information for former Sears employees. The files ranged from photos to records with marital status information, as well as birth certificates, termination papers and forms detailing accusations of theft.

    Mallory said those employees have a right to privacy.

    "The company should have had a little bit more due diligence in order to protect these people," he said.

    Mallory said he'd tried calling Sears eight or nine times this week to alert them of the security problem.

    "Take them off my hands and put them in the proper place before someone who's unscrupulous gets them," he said.

    But instead of getting the attention he expected, Mallory said got the run-around from company representatives. He said one of his calls found him transferred to a representative in India. In another attempt, a representative gave him some creative advice: leave the files on a loading dock at the Sears store on State Street in Chicago.

    Frustrated, Mallory contacted NBC Chicago. After an inquiry, Sears' Director of Corporate Communications, Howard Riefs, promised to look into it.

    "We greatly appreciate the customer bringing the issue to our attention," Riefs said in a statement. "Ensuring the integrity of our associates' personal information is of the utmost importance."

    By Wednesday afternoon, Mallory said he'd been contacted by a Sears representative and an appointment was made to have the files collected.

    Mallory said he was offered a $100 gift certificate as a thank you for his integrity. He said he doesn't want anything at all and said the entire matter was just one of character and doing the right thing.


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Demi Lovato, Kate Hudson Collaborate on Workout Clothes

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    Demi Lovato and Kate Hudson arrive at the launch of the Demi Lovato and Fabletics Collaboration Collection in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

    Kate Hudson and Demi Lovato went from working out at the gym together to working on a fashion-line collaboration.

    Hudson, who co-founded activewear brand Fabletics in 2013, says she instantly hit it off with the "Confident" singer when the two ran into each other at the gym. They were celebrating together Wednesday at the Demi Lovato for Fabletics Collaboration launch event.

    "Because she is fierce. It was perfect," said Hudson, 38. "Her values and what she stands for is a big part of what our brand is really pushing out there for women. Body positivity, strength, taking control of your life and things. She's been a very open communicator about things in her own life, which I think is really important for women to feel like they can come out and be really open about things that are going on in their life and finding happiness."

    Lovato, 24, says she has bipolar disorder and has been an advocate for mental health awareness. The pop singer says the fashion line reflects her story.

    "It's come forward through the confidence that you get when you wear the clothing and the cuts are great, the compression in the pants are great. It's all about feeling comfortable while you're working out and while you are going about your day," said Lovato. She trains regularly with mixed martial arts fighters and says she also enjoys workouts "with weights, like strength and conditioning."

    The new limited-edition capsule collection is youthful with leggings in pink and yellow flowered prints, black-and-white shorts and long-sleeved gray shirts. A long, hot-pink tank top is emblazoned with "CONFIDENT" in capital letters at the bottom.

    Lovato says she was very hands-on during the design process, "down to color swatches, what the tag looks like."

    "I didn't draw. That's the only thing that I didn't do is draw the sketches ... I love what we've come up with," she said.

    The athletic collections will be available in sizes ranging from XXS to 3XL when it goes on sale on the Fabletics site on May 17.

    Lovato recently announced a YouTube series and said she's planning to release a new studio album later this year.

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    Paddington Bear shared a dance with the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, at a charity event the Royals were hosting at the famous Paddington Station, where the iconic children's book character got his name.

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