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Source: Tulsa World, Okla.儲存Sept. 04--It's not time to shop for Halloween bargains or Christmas presents when it's 110 degrees in the car. So here's a list of the things to buy in September, as recommended by DealNews.com.Patio furniture: It's finally a great month to buy patio furniture. September will see an increase in the number of outdoor furniture sales and deals on seasonal outdoor items from retailers like Target and Sears, which took up to 60 percent off their stock of outdoor furniture last year. Kmart stole the show slashing up to 90 percent off its collection of outdoor items, including patio chairs and tables.Free caffeine: Mark Sept. 29 on your calendar, as several food chains will offer a free cup o' joe in honor of National Coffee Day. In past years, Krispy Kreme and Waffle House held celebrations and other chains and cafes might do the same this September.New car models out this month: As many manufacturers release new car models in September, industry experts claim dealerships will slash prices on their older models. However, Forbes says the deals get substantially better (10 percent to 20 percent off sticker) in October and later, as the new model pipeline pressure rises.No big appliance deals: Conventional wisdom says "buy large appliances in September and October as this is when manufacturers (LG, Maytag and Whirlpool) debut their new models." However, DealNews archives show double the number of Editors' Choice deals on these items appear in November because such items will be in Black Friday sales. More than twice as many deals from department and home improvement stores in November will discount washers, dryers and vacuums.New iPhone price points: Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone this month, meaning previous generations are about to be price-reduced. This means that the two prior iterations will most likely drop to $99 and $0, respectively, with a 2-year contract extension. However, rumor has it Cupertino plans to release a budget iPhone replacing one of these price points -- cheap iPhones for September.Older tablets discounts: The iPad mini is also expected to get a refresh this month, creating nearly instantaneous deals on first-generation minis from resellers. If Apple keeps the original around at a lower price, stores like Best Buy could discount the 16GB WiFi model ($266), at a new all-time low. Likewise, Amazon will update the Kindle Fire HD tablet, meaning a new price for the previous generation ($159) if the store maintains last year's pricing structure.Haswell Core i5 laptops cheapest since launc新蒲崗迷你倉: The back-to-school crunch is over, but this doesn't mean laptop prices are up again. To the contrary, deals will remain low or plateau until the next shopping holiday: Black Friday. A 15-inch Intel Core i5 Haswell processor laptop fell to a new low last month ($458), about $60 more than a Core i5 Ivy Bridge system, but it's 16 percent less expensive than July's best deal and the lowest price seen to date for the Haswell.HDTVs, PC computers at great pricesHDTVs in 32-inch to 55-inch versions abound at new lows and desktop PCs still pull a larger load cheaper than flyaway cousins.Prime time for 32-inch HDTVs: Chances are good several big-screen TVs will fall to lower price points around Black Friday. September is still the best time to buy smaller 32-inch, 1080p LCD HDTVs. In 2012, September deals beat the best Black Friday promotions by 6 percent. Look for deals in the $169 range (last year's low) and make sure it's actually 1080p. A recent 32-inch 720p set resurgence at $169 is no deal.Big-screen HDTVs at all-time lows: Although they haven't reached all-time lows as they did in July, 55-inch 3D LCD HDTVs did fall to their second-lowest price of the year ($700 in August). Shoppers won't see other rock-bottom deals on these until the holidays, but look for deals below $729, the category average. This price point should get you a name-brand 55-inch 3D TV with built-in Wi-Fi and app support. While 55-inch LCDs are not at their cheapest now, 60-inch plasmas are. Prices have fallen this summer, with August bringing the best deal at $600.Desktops still shine: Desktops are a dying breed, having been bumped by mobile platforms, but there are still users who prefer PCs for their heavy computing needs. For the past two years, September has been the best time to buy dual-core desktop PCs. With prices starting at $200, this month boasts deals better than Black Friday's best offers. However, higher-end quad-core models see the biggest price cuts in November when they will be marked down to around $320.Set up an email alert at tulsaworld.com/dealnewsalerts now to stay abreast of the best buys of September. For more price trend information, check tulsaworld.com/dealnewspricetrendsTulsa World consumer writer Phil Mulkins wants to know which topics interest you. Call 918-699-8888, email your suggestion to phil.mulkins@tulsaworld.com or mail it to Tulsa World Consumer, PO Box 1770, Tulsa, OK 74102-1770.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) Visit Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) at .tulsaworld.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Source: Reading Eagle, Pa.儲存Sept. 04--Thieves took about 2,000 pounds of copper wiring and piping worth about $50,000 from several trailers on the construction site of the Dollar General Corp. distribution warehouse in Bethel Township over the Labor Day weekend, state police said Tuesday.The thefts occurred between Thursday night and Tuesday morning at the site on Martha Drive in Berks Park 78, troopers said.The thieves broke into the trailers and took copper material that they loaded into vehicles.Troopers asked anyone with information to call the Hamburg station at 610-526-6885 or Crime Alert Berks County's anonymous tip line at 877-373-9913. Tipsters could receive a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.LEESPORTMohnton man arrested in Leesport assaultA Mohnton man was arrested on charges he and another man beat an acquaintance in a store parking lot in Leesport over the weekend, Northern Berks Regional police said.Milton Bennett, 44, of the first block of Chestnut Street was committed to Berks County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail following arraignment Sunday night before Senior District Judge Gloria W. Stitzel in Reading Central Court. He was charged with aggravated and simple assault.According to court records:Patrolman Charles Hobart responded to a report of a fight in the lot in the first block of South Centre Avenue Sunday about 1:40 p.m. and found Matthew Eyer, 24, of Reading on the ground. Eyer had cuts and bruises around his eyes and was bleeding from his left ear, where part of the lobe was missing.Muhlenberg police also responded to assist Northern Berks officers.Bennett was standing near Eyer while talking on a cellphone and did not appear to be injured.Witnesses told police that Bennett and another, unidentified male punched Eyer while the victim was inside a vehicle, then dragged him out of the vehicle and punched and kicked him while he was on the ground.Eyer was taken by ambulance to Reading Hospital for treatment.Bennett claimed that Eyer tried to run him over in the parking lot and accused Eyer of hurting his daughter.An investigation continues.READINGWernersville man, 69, jailed on rape chargesReading police have arrested a 69-year-old man on charges he raped a 32-year-old man in the victim's city residence, investigators said Tuesday.Harold Yigd新蒲崗迷你倉l of the first block of East Penn Avenue, Wernersville, was arrested Saturday on charges filed that day by Criminal Investigator Michael Hope. The charges include rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and indecent assault.Yigdal, who lived in Reading when the alleged incident occurred, was committed to Berks County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail following arraignment before District Judge Dean R. Patton in Reading Central Court.According to Hope:Police were called to the victim's residence Aug. 9 for a sexual assault that occurred two days earlier. The victim told an officer that Yigdale forced him to engage in sex acts by threatening to hit him.The charges were filed after the victim provided details in an interview Friday.ROBESONIALebanon resident faces drug chargesA Lebanon man has been arrested for marijuana trafficking after Western Berks Regional police found marijuana packaged for sale in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Robesonia on Monday.Erick Ulloa, 21, was committed to Berks County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail after arraignment early Tuesday before Senior District Judge Gloria W. Stitzel in Reading Central Court. Ulloa was charged with possessing and intending to distribute marijuana, and possessing drug paraphernalia.According to police:Patrolman Daniel Albright stopped Ulloa for speeding while westbound Monday about 8:45 p.m. in the 400 block of West Penn Avenue, also known as Route 422.The officer could smell marijuana when he spoke to Ulloa and asked him if he had drugs in the car. Ulloa told him that a friend had smoked marijuana in the car earlier.Ulloa allowed police to search the vehicle, and Albright found a bag containing 25 vials with marijuana. Several additional vials of pot were found in the vehicle.BERKS COUNTY53 are cited for aggressive drivingFifty-three drivers were cited during a recent aggressive-driving detail held by Reading police in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project. The detail was held Thursday on Route 183, where aggressive driving has been a problem, police said. Police said 48 of the citations were for speeding.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Reading Eagle (Reading, Pa.) Visit the Reading Eagle (Reading, Pa.) at readingeagle.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Source: La Crosse Tribune, Wis.儲存Sept. 04--U.S. Rep. Ron Kind wants the Obama administration to provide a glimpse into what the "day after" might look like if the United States were to launch cruise missiles to knock out Syrian chemical weapon capabilities.The La Crosse Democrat made the comment Tuesday in reaction to President Barack Obama's announcement that he would seek congressional approval next week for such an attack.The threatened action comes amid U.N. and U.S. contentions that Syrian President Bashar Assad's troops used chemical weapons last month to kill nearly 1,500 civilians, including 426 children.Both Wisconsin's U.S. senators -- along with Kind and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz of Minnesota -- said they have yet to make up their minds but wanted a full debate in Congress."There are no good options," Kind said."I've called on the president to seek a national intelligence assessment of the likely response if we send cruise missiles into the region. That would give us a better idea what the day after might be."There are a lot of trip wires in that region."If Assad attacked Israel in retaliation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu probably would counterattack, which could trigger a salvo from Hezbollah in Lebanon and open the possibility of an Iranian response, too, Kind said."That's where things get tricky fast," he said, noting that not responding also would send the wrong message.Kind, who said he has attended intelligence briefings on the Syrian situation, said, "I am still in the undecided category."As the Obama administration lobbies for congressional approval, Kind said, "It's not just members of Congress. It's the American people. People are concerned about being dragged into the Mideast again after two prolonged wars there."Kind said members of the Army Reserve and National Guard and their families are concerned about another deployment.Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican, said, "I have repeatedly said that the president must make the case for military action to the American people.""I will listen respectfully and consider the evidence carefully," Johnson said, adding he has not decided how he will vote. "The president says Syria presents a serious danger to our national security. He must explain what this danger is and how his plan would reduce it."Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat said her vote "will be based on whether clear, focused and achievable objectives and 新蒲崗迷你倉oals are set.""I still believe there must be a strong and convincing case made to the American people and we must work to build an international coalition before we lead or join any military response," Baldwin said.Walz, a Democrat who represents southern Minnesota, said, "The use of chemical weapons is despicable, and there is a moral responsibility to defend the defenseless, but we cannot rush into this decision."Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Obama gained ground in his drive for congressional backing of a military strike against Syria, winning critical support from House Speaker John Boehner while key Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to back a no-combat-troops-on-the-ground action in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack.Officials said the emerging Senate measure would receive a vote Wednesday in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Approval is likely."You're probably going to win" Congress' backing, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a conservative and likely opponent of the measure, conceded in a late-afternoon exchange with Secretary of State John Kerry.The leader of House Republicans, Boehner emerged from a meeting at the White House and said the United States has "enemies around the world that need to understand that we're not going to tolerate this type of behavior. We also have allies around the world and allies in the region who also need to know that America will be there and stand up when it's necessary."Boehner spoke as lawmakers in both parties called for changes to the president's requested legislation, insisting it be rewritten to restrict the type and duration of any military action.In the Senate, the compromise was the work of Sens. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., among others. They are the chairman and senior Republican, respectively, on the Foreign Relations Committee, which held a lengthy hearing during the day on Obama's request for congressional legislation in support of the military reprisal he wants.The measure would set a time limit of 60 days and says the president could extend that for 30 days more unless Congress votes otherwise.The measure also bars the use of U.S. ground troops for "combat operations."The Associated Press contributed to this report.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wis.) Visit the La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wis.) at .lacrossetribune.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.儲存Sept. 04--OREGON CITYTrail Survey Volunteer Training: North Clackamas Parks and Recreation needs 40 volunteers to help with trail counts from 5-7 p.m. Tue-Fri, Sept. 10-13, and/or 9-11 a.m. Sat-Sun, Sept. 14-15. Trail counts help decide where and when to build new trails and to respond to the needs of trail users. Volunteers will be trained and receive maps/aerial photos and specific instructions on how to do the counts. Sessions offered 5-6 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thu, Sept. 5. Registration required. In ROoom 118, Clackamas County Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; free; .clackamas.or.us or Damon Walker, 503-742-4352 or dwalker@clackamas.usNew Library Design Public Meeting: What do you want to see inside the new Oregon City Public Library? Bring your ideas to the first meeting or contact Maureen Cole, library director, in advance at mcole@orcity.or or 657-8269, ext. 1010. 6 p.m. Thu, Sept. 5. Oregon City City Hall, 625 Center St., Oregon City; freeTeen Wii Night: Grades 6-12 play Super Smash Bros. and eat free snacks. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thu, Sept. 5. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; .orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269First Friday Film: "World Peace and Other 4th Grade Accomplishments" will be shown. The story interweaves John Hunter, a teacher in Charlotttesville, Va, with his students' participation in an exercise called "The World Peace Game." The game triggers an 8-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. A discussion led by Oregon City School District superintendent Larry Didway will follow. 6:30 p.m. Fri, Sept. 6. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; .orcity.org/library or Oregon City Public Library, 503-657-8269Social Media Mondays: Learn about Facebook from Trevor Dodge, an English instructor at Clackamas Community College who has taught a class on social media. If you have a laptop or other digital device that you'd like to practice on, bring it. 6:30 p.m. Fri, Sept. 6. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; .orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269Small Farm School: Workshop topics geared for beginning farmers and small acreage landowners include cattle and poultry management, berry and vegetable production, tractor safety and operation, on-farm veterinary care, hand tool maintenance, and soil conservation. Registration required; space limited. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Clairmont Hall, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $65 ages 19 and older, $40 ages 13-18 accompanied by registered adult; smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/small-farm-school or Heidi Noordijk, 503-678-1264, ext. 141Reception: Pastor Dan Paxton, who has been in ministry for more than 20 years, will lead the launch celebration for the new church. The weekly schedule includes a family worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, a children's worship rally from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, and a ministry for junior and high school students from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. 11:30 a.m. Sun, Sept. 8. Redemption Oregon City, 529 Railroad Ave., Oregon City; free; .redemptionoc.org or 503-305-7391Business Development Discussion: The library and city of Oregon City's economic development department partner with Michael Williams from Business Oregon to offer entrepreneurs information about financing tools for small businesses from the state of Oregon. 7 p.m. Thu, Sept. 12. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; .orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269Dinners in the Field: Stroll through the vineyard then relax into a six-course meal from Field & Vine featuring locally grown produce and wine. Shuttle bus available for $5 from West Linn. 5:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 14. King's Raven Winery, 11603 S. New Era Road, Oregon City; $75; registration required; .kingsravenwine.com or 503-5397202Healing Garden Gala: Children???s Center will host its second annual Healing Garden Gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the clinic at 1713 Penn Lane in Oregon City. This premier Clackamas County event allows community members throughout the region to unite on behalf of abused and neglected children.A reception and open house style tours will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature heavy appetizers and a hosted bar. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a live program with speaker Jessica Farmer, volunteer and community advocate, and special guest Steve Dunn of KATU Channel 2 News.Presenting sponsor is Airstream Adventures Northwest, and gold sponsors include Warn Employee Community Impact Project and NW Natural.Tickets cost $100 each and tables of 10 are available for $1,000. Receipt of RSVP and payment by Sept. 5 ensures your seat at this event. Register online at .childrenscenter.ccIf you would like to attend the gala or support the event as a sponsor, contact Shauna Lugar at 503-655-7725 or shauna@childrenscenter.cc.-- Barbara Peschiera, executive director, Children???s Center"The 39 Steps": Presented by the Clackamas Repertory Theatre. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have a fast-paced whodunit packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of four), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. Tim True directs the comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, and an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Reservations recommended. 7:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, 2:30 p.m. Sun, Sept. 19-Oct. 6. Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $12-$26; .clackamasrep.org or 503-594-6047Food Preservation Classes: The Extension Service is offering a variety of food preservation classes this summer. The classes are staffed by experienced volunteers who provide instruction and hands-on opportunities for participants to practice safe food preservation techniques and build self-confidence and skills.The schedule includes:--Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.to noon: Introduction to Fermented Pickles--Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Fermented Pickles, Part 2--Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: All About Apples--Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.to noon: Introduction to Pressure CanningPreregistration is required. Cost is $30 per class, with the exception of the Fermented Pickles classes, which are $35 each. Fee includes instructional packet, recipes, and sample product to take home. The classes will be held at the OSU Extension annex, 200 Warner Milne Road in Oregon City. To register and for other information, call 503-655-8634 or visit extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/.Willamette Falls Festival: Hosted by the Willamette Falls Heritage Area Coalition, the event celebrates the area???s heritage, culture and outdoor recreational opportunities through activities that include a We Love Clean Rivers Benefit Dinner, fireworks, live music, artisan farmers market, tribal cultural demonstrations, a fun-athlon with a 5K fun run, paddle and bike events, Plein Air artists and RiPPLe Artist demonstrations, a heritage parade, jetboat rides, industry tours, heritage trail tours, and Geocaching. Proceeds benefit We Love Clean Rivers. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat, Oct. 5; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun, Oct. 6. Clackamette Park, 1955 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City; free; .WillametteFallsFestival.comSky Viewings: The Rose City Astronomers is offering monthly public sky viewings at the Haggart Observatory at Clackamas Community College.The free viewings begin around sunset and continue until about 11 p.m., weather permitting, on the following Saturdays: Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 28.The Haggart Observatory, located at the Environmental Learning Center, offers views of the night skies through 24-inch and 13-inch Newtonian reflector telescopes. Viewings are free during the astronomy club's Public Nights.Space in the observatory is limited, and viewers may at times have to wait to look through the telescope. If the weather is uncertain during the day of the event, call 503-594-6044 after 3 p.m. for a recorded message announcing if the viewing will be held or canceled.For more information, contact Diana Fredlund, Rose City Astronomers media director, at media@rosecityastronomers.OngoingEnd of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (Oregon City) and Oregon City Visitor Information Center at 1726 Washington St. is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily from Sept. 3-30; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu-Mon (closed Tue-Wed) from Oct. 1-May 31.Admission: $9/adults, $7/seniors, $5/children ages 4-17 (children 3 & under are free, as well as military personnel)For information on new education programs, exhibits and events, school/group reservations, volunteer opportunities and more, visit .historicoregoncity.orgClackamas Mineral and Gem Club Meeting: Visitors welcome. Monthly 7-9 p.m. third Tue. Zion Lutheran Church basement, 720 Jefferson St., Oregon City; $12 annual dues, or $15 family, plus optional $10 newsletter subscription; .clackamettegem.org or Bea Settle, 503-631-3128 Victorian Handcraft Demonstrations: Visit the website for theme. Monthly noon-4 p.m. second Saturday. McLoughlin House, 713 Center St., Oregon City; free; .mcloughlinhouse.org or 503-656-5146Oregon City Saturday Farmers Market: Farmers and vendors sell local produce, flowers, plants, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, bread, pastries, nuts, honey preserves, hummus, soaps, lotions, wood crafts, and hot and cold food and drinks. Features live music, cooking demonstrations and a Kids Power of Produce Club. Debit, SNAP and WIC accepted. Weekly 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 26. Clackamas County Public Services Building, Parking Lot, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City; free admission; .orcityfarmersmarket.com or Jackie Hammond-Williams, 503-734-0192, or marketmanager@orcityfarmersmarket.comMuseum Tours: The museum was built by William and Louisa Holmes in 1847 and served as a social center for Oregon City well into the 1900s. Sign up for a 45-minute tour. Hosted by the McLoughlin Memorial Association. Weekly noon-4 p.m. Sat, through Sept. 7. Rose Farm Museum, 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City; $3-$4, free to ages 5 and younger; .mcloughlinhouse.org/rosefarm.html or 503-656-5146For teens:Teen Wii Night: Grades 6-12 invited to play a Wii game and eat free snacks. 6:30-8 p.m. Thu, Sept. 5 and Nov. 7. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; .orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269For adults:Beginning Line Dancing: Learn the basics and simple dances. No partner needed. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Mon. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St.; 50 cents per class; 503-657-8287Busy Bees: Have fun making crafts, sewing quilts and aprons, and creating other items for fundraisers. Weekly 9 a.m.-noon Mon. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St.; free; 503-657-8287Intermediate Line Dancing: Learn the latest and traditional steps. No partner needed. Weekly noon-3 p.m. Tue. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St.; 50 cents per class; 503-657-8287Dance Lessons: The Bachelors 'N' Bachelorettes Square and Round Dance Club offers lessons weekly 7-9 p.m. Tue. The club for singles and couples also hosts dances weekly 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wed. Abernethy Grange, 15745 S. Harley Ave.; $5 per lesson (first lesson free); bnbsquares.org or Gene or Patricia Neils, 503-829-8529Knitting and Crocheting: Learn basic stitches and share tips. Bring your own needles and yarn. Registration required. Weekly 10 a.m.-noon Wed. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St.; $20 for four sessions; Janice Tipton, 503-829-8031Chrysalis: Women Writers: Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Weekly noon-2 p.m. Wed. Clackamas Community College, Literary Arts Center, Rook Hall, Room 220, 19600 S. Molalla Ave.; free; 503-594-3254SupportClackamas County Chapter of Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): Visitors welcome. Monthly 7-9 p.m. fourth Tue. Atkinson Memorial Church, 710 Sixth St., Oregon City; free; 503-887-4556CASA 101 Volunteer Orientation: Child Advocates, Inc. is recruiting volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for foster children. Informational meetings offered monthly 6-7 p.m. first Wed. Mt. View Professional Building, Suite 203, 101 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; .casa-cc.org or Linda Rinnan, CASA manager, 503-723-0521 or lrinnan@casa-cc.orgAlzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: Share feelings, thoughts and experiences to better cope with and manage the shared problems of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Monthly 1-3 p.m. the second Thu, except Nov. 22. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; Diana Miha, 503-317-2245 or dhm@pdxarttherapy.comGrief Support Group: The Bristol Hospice "Build a Bridge of Hope" support group, facilitated by Joanne Petrie, a chaplain, is a chance for people to share feelings and receive support from others who are experiencing grief. Contact Bristol Hospice volunteer Marilyn Fergus, fergusfamily@gmail.com, for more information. Monthly 1:30-3 p.m. the second and fourth Thu. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; freeNational Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Group: A recovery support group just for persons with mental illness regardless of their diagnosis新蒲崗迷你倉 Meetings offer a flexible and casual environment without an educational format, and no registration or enrollment obligation is required. Weekly noon-1:30 p.m. Wed. Stewart Community Center, 1002 Library Court, Room 15, Oregon City; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comCANBYArrivederci Jazz Picnic: Features music by popular jazz artists and food for sale prepared by the Arrivederci Jazz Bar and Restaurant of Milwaukie. Winery opens at noon. 5-8 p.m. Sun, Sept. 8. St. Josef's Estate Vineyard & Winery, 28836 S. Barlow Road, Canby; $5 cover charge; .stjosefswinery.com or 503-651-3190Clackamas County Search and Rescue Benefit Breakfast: Hosted by the Canby American Legion Auxiliary, the menu includes choice of bacon, ham, chicken fried steak or sausage; pancakes, hash browns, eggs made to order, coffee, milk and juice. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sun, Sept. 8. American Legion Post 122, 424 N.W. First Ave., Canby; $6 ages 11 and older, $3 others; Suzie Voss, 503-266-7727 or sevoss68@aol.comPortland Dahlia Society: Potluck and demonstration of show arrangement. 4 p.m. Tue, Sept. 10. Swan Island Dahlias, 995 N.W. 22nd Ave., Canby; free; portlanddahlia.com or 503-246-8632Master Gardener series: Are you new to gardening or an experienced hand? The following workshops have something to offer for everyone.--Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. -- Fall maintenance in the garden. Fall is a good time to add new plantings, move or transplant shrubs and perennials, and mulch your garden.--Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. -- Fall and winter gardening. Learn how to extend the growing season, and to enjoy fresh vegetables all year long. See which vegetables will grow and produce during fall and winter.--Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. -- Seed saving. Learn the fundamentals of saving seeds. Once you are familiar with these concepts you can easily and successfully save just about any seed you want.Participants may come to one or all workshops free of charge. Classes are presented by OSU Master Gardener volunteers of Clackamas County. For more information .canbylibrary.orgSupportGrief Release: Hosted by Bristol Hospice, the course encourages unhurried healing to bring life back into focus from the blur of pain, confusion and bewilderment caused by loss. Provides practical step-by-step support as a road to restoration. First class is mandatory. Weekly 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11-25; and Oct. 2-9. Country Side Living, 390 N.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; Joanne Petrie, 503-698-8911OngoingCanby Saturday Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, plants, food, and arts and crafts. Weekly 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 27. Canby Cinema 8 parking lot, 252 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; free admission; .canbysaturdaymarket.com or 503-680-5088 or canbysaturdaymarket@canby.comBridge Games: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Mon, except holidays. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Line Dancing for Beginners: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens the basics. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Mon, except holidays. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Line Dancing: Wanda Matlock teaches senior citizens some advanced steps. Partner not required. Weekly 1-2 p.m. Tue and Thu. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Language Exchange: Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Weekly 10:30 a.m. Mon (except Sept. 2 and Nov. 11). Canby Public Library, 292 N. Holly St., Canby; free; .canbylibrary.org or 503-266-3394Tuesday Evening Dinner: Senior citizens can make new friends while eating a free dinner. Weekly 5-7 p.m. Tue. Zoar Lutheran Church, 190 S.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; .zoarlutheran.org or 503-266-4061Canby First Friday: Monthly 5-8 p.m. first Friday. Join participating merchants in downtown Canby for family-friendly activities, dining, wine and shopping discounts.Handiwork Group: Senior citizens socialize while producing craft projects. Weekly 10 a.m. Tue. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; bring your own project supplies; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Pinochle: Card game for senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Tue and Fri. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Yoga Fitness: Erin Hancock teaches the class for senior citizens. Weekly 1:15 p.m. Wed. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free, but donations appreciated; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: Adults invited to snack on free popcorn and tea while watching a movie. Visit website for titles. Weekly 1 p.m. Wed. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free; .canbyadultcenter.org or 503-266-2970Knitting and Crocheting Social: Bring your own projects. Monthly 5-6 p.m. second and fourth Fri. 5-6 p.m. Fri, June 28. Canby Public Library, 292 N. Holly St., Canby; .canbylibrary.org or 503-266-3394CivicFor information, visit .ci.canby.or.us or call 503-266-4021.--Canby Planning Commission: Monthly 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday in Canby City HallDevelopment Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.--Canby City Council: Monthly 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday in Canby Development Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.--Urban Renewal Agency: Monthly 6 p.m. second Wednesday in Canby Development Services Office, Council Chambers, 155 N.W. Second Ave.--Canby Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Monthly 7 p.m. third Tuesday in Canby City Hall, Conference Room, 182 N. Holly St.ClubsKiwanis Club of Canby: Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of individuals who want to improve their communities. Weekly noon-1 p.m. Mon, except holidays. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $7-$10 for lunch; .canbykiwanis.org or Nancy Murphy, 503-266-6048Rotary Club of Canby: Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill around the world. Weekly 11:45 a.m. Fri. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; no-host lunch; .canbyrotary.comCanby Chamber of Commerce: Network while eating lunch. Reservations recommended. Monthly 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tue. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; $12-$15; Canby Chamber of Commerce, 503-266-4600 or by email to chamber@canby.comSANDYSandy Oktoberfest: The annual Sandy Oktoberfest will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 7, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8, on the St. Michael Catholic Church grounds at 18090 S.E. Langensand Road in Sandy.This year's event is offering music for everyone. Traditionally, an Oktoberfest features all types of German and Polka -- or oompah music as it is called. However, in recent years the committee has been gradually offering different styles of music to attract a wider and more diverse crowd to the event.On Sept 6, the committee has booked the country-western duo, Cloverdayle, who Billboard magazine calls one of the top upcoming country western groups in the country. They will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Local country-western group, Ruby Feathers, will perform from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.On Sept. 7, the Polkatones, a nine-piece Polka band from Bellingham, Wash., will perform. They will play traditional Oktoberfest music -- but with some popular tunes thrown in -- from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $3. Bruce and Robin, well-known 1950s-1960s disc jockeys, will entertain from 4 to 7 p.m.Also on Sept. 7, the northwest's favorite band, Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts will perform. The group will play your favorite music from the 1950s and 1960s from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $12, or $10 in advance. Reservations are recommended.Sept. 8 will feature a interesting variety of music:--11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Amanda Richards duo performs country western--2:45 to 3 p.m. -- Treble in River City, an interesting 14-piece horn band, plays a wide selection of popular music with great energy--3 to 4:30 p.m. -- Aisle of View, a seven-piece reggae band.The Sandy Oktoberfest also includes food booths featuring German, American, Asian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisine; a biergarten, more than 50 craft booths, a car show, a fine arts show, a fair sponsored by the Future Farmers of America, and a Kindergarten that features Disney Radio with face painting, games and other activities for kids.For details, visit .sandyoktoberfest.net/ or contact Abraham at buda@detailplus.com or 503-816-7304.-- Bud Abraham, Sandy Oktoberfest chairpersonLibrary Coffee House: Mandolin player and vocalist Brian Oberlin will perform from 6-8 p.m. Fri, Sept. 6, at the Sandy Public Libary, 38980 Proctor Blvd.Oberlin is an internationally acclaimed mandolin player and educator. During his 12-year professional career, he has played swing, bluegrass, and Italian classical as a solo mandolinist and vocalist. Along with the myriad of award-winning bands and ensembles he has collaborated with throughout the United States and Europe, Oberlin is also the founder and director of the River of the West Mandolin Camp and the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. When he is not performing, Brian teaches music to children and adults at art centers, cultural events, festivals, camps, music schools and academies.On stage, Oberlin delves into the music that has inspired him over the last 15 years of performing. While crooning an old Irvin Berlin or George Gershwin song and swinging out the melody and solos on his acoustic mandolin, he will switch gears and blast out a plethora of fast-paced lyrics to a western swing tune or play the electric (slide or 5-string) mandolin with a Stevie Wonder or Allman Brothers tune and then transition into a piano rag. He also incorporates Italian solo mandolin pieces into his shows. Finally, the musician adds his originals that swing, stomp, waltz, and ease into his personal style.Free refreshments will be available and all library services will be open an extra hour, until 8 pm. For more information, call 503-668-5537.-- Katie Murphy, program coordinatorStand Up for Mental Health: Features comedians living with mental illness, who joke about the lighter side of surviving the mental health care system. Sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Clackamas County and made possible by a grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Council. Reservations recommended. At amphitheater. 6-7:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave., Sandy; $6, or $5 in advance; 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.comSandy Actors Theatre Presents "Arsenic and Old Lace": The dark comedy classic by Joseph Kesselring. Reservations recommended. 8 p.m. Fri-Sat, 3 p.m. Sun, Sept. 13-Oct. 6. Sandy Actors Theatre, 39181 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; $15 general, $12 ages 60 and older or students with ID, $10 ages 12 and under; .sandyactorstheatre.org or 503-668-6834OngoingFirst Saturday Market: Vendors sell produce, flowers, plants, arts and crafts, food and specialty items. Monthly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. first Sat, June 1-Oct. 5. In parking lot behind Sandy City Hall, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free admission; Carol Cohen, ccohen@cityofsandy.comSilvertones Music Group: Musicians and singers get together to practice and plan programs for special events. New members welcome. Weekly 10 a.m. Mon and Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; .cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569Bridge: Play the card game with other senior citizens. Weekly 6:30 p.m. Mon. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; .cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569Pinochle: Play the card game with other senior citizens. Weekly 1 p.m. Mon. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; .cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569Flex and Stretch: Sitting and standing exercises for senior citizens. Weekly 11 a.m. Tue and Thu. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; .cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569Oregon Trail Democrats: Monthly 7 p.m. the fourth Tue. Clackamas County Bank, Sunset Room, 38975 Proctor Blvd., Sandy; free; Susan Gates, 503-668-9628Community Parent-Child Play Group: Parents and caregivers with kids newborn-5 years are invited to meet others with young children, make new friends, share and exchange information about parenting, learn about community resources, and engage in activities that include the kids. The drop-in interactive parent-child opportunity is set in a large indoor park setting. Light snacks provided. Weekly 10:30 a.m.-noon Wed. Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; free; .cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5569SupportNational Alliance on Mental Illness: Support meeting for persons with a mental illness and those who love them. Monthly 9-10:30 a.m. third Sat. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 39901 Pleasant St., Sandy; free; .nami.org/sites/nami:clackamascounty or 503-344-5050 or nami.clackamas@gmail.com-- Vickie KavanaghCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Visit The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) at .oregonian.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Backing for military strike likely to be raised in bilateral meeting on sidelines of G20 summitUS President Barack Obama is expected to lobby his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to support military strikes against Syria during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a G20 summit.迷你倉Observers said Beijing was likely to continue to side with Russia to oppose military intervention in response to allegations that Syrian president Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against his people.But they expected Xi to soften the rejection to avoid hurting recent personal ties with Obama, who he met in California in June at an informal summit.“Beijing may tell Washington that it may support a strike against Syria if the US got clear proof that chemical weapons have been used by the Syrian government. It would be difficult for Beijing to give support if there was no evidence,” said Jia Qingguo, professor of international relations at Peking University.The announcement of a Xi-Obama meeting, which was made by the White House yesterday, came as Obama won the backing of US House Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress, and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi for military 文件倉ntervention in Syria.The only other G20 leader Obama is scheduled to meet on the sidelines is French President Francois Hollande, who is seeking a coalition of European nations to back a military response.China, a veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council, has said it opposed the use of chemical weapons, but Foreign Minister Wang Yi said a political resolution was the only way out because outside military interference without UN approval would exacerbate turmoil.Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin would not rule out allowing a military operation against Syria if evidence showed that Damascus carried out a chemical weapons attack. But he insisted that any operation without UN approval would be unsanctioned aggression.“In line with international law, only the UN Security Council can sanction the use of force against a sovereign state.”Putin is expected to raise the Syrian issue with Xi on the sidelines of the G20 summit.Deputy Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said leaders of various nations, including Obama, want to discuss global economic development and challenges with Xi.Additional reporting by Reuters, Associated PressMore reports A10Editorial A14存倉

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Source: Milwaukee Journal SentinelSept.儲存倉 04--A 19-year-old man Milwaukee man accused of leading the gang rape of a woman last month has been bound over for trial.Xavier Franklin Wilkes is charged with two counts of armed robbery, attempted first-degree sexual assault with use of a dangerous weapon, kidnapping and first-degree sexual assault with use of a dangerous weapon. If convicted of all charges, he could face what would amount to a life sentence in prison.According to the criminal complaint:Two women were parked in a car in the 1400 block of S. 26th St. late on Aug. 18. The passenger got out of the car and a short time later, the driver was approached by a man, later identified as Wilkes. Wilkes came up to the car, showed a handgun tucked in his waistband and took money from her wallet and her phone. Other men got in the backseat.Wilkes tried to get the woman to perform oral sex but she refused. He then ordered her to drive to a gas station to buy "blunts" and told her to return to where she was originally parked.As the female passenger walked back to the car迷你倉價錢 she saw multiple cigarettes and noticed the driver looked worried. The driver told her to do whatever the men ordered.Wilkes linked arms with the female passenger and directed her to an alley where she was repeatedly raped by him and two other men.One man stayed behind to guard the driver but eventually also led her to the alley where she witnessed three men raping her friend. When the driver realized no one was paying attention to her, she walked back to the car and used a disconnected cell phone to call 911. Cell phones without service but with power can still be used for 911 calls.Police arrived to the alley in the rear of the 2500 block of W. Orchard St. and found the woman half-naked in a hysterical state. She yelled that she had been raped and pointed in the direction the men had fled.Police arrested Wilkes on Aug. 20.Wilkes remained in jail Wednesday on $100,000 bail. He is due back in court Sept. 19.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Visit the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at .jsonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

LOS ANGELES, Sept.迷你倉新蒲崗 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It might be hard for some people to believe, but not everyone wants to look like a 25-year-old movie star - especially if they're a 53-year-old school teacher. Whether inquiring about facelifts, breast augmentation, or rhinoplasty, most men and women who come to Beverly Hills Physicians simply want to look like the best versions of themselves, at about their own age. Of course, they've been impressed by the dramatic plastic surgery before and after pictures they see on the medical group's website, but they have realistic expectations. Just as they know that liposuction is not a substitute for a healthier lifestyle, they also know that procedures of that sort are just the thing for stubborn fat deposits that don't seem to respond to any amount of dieting or exercise.Thanks to countless hyper-dramatic movies, TV shows, and sensational news reports, many people have a somewhat over-the-top view of how plastic surgery works and who gets it. Beverly Hills Physicians is a medical group with a cosmetic surgery practice aimed at helping people from all walks of life look and feel their best. While society at large tends to set somewhat exaggerated ideals of female beauty in particular, the widely respected doctors working for this medical group understand that their job is to bring out the natural beauty that we all have; they work to maximize the positive and eliminate or greatly reduce the negative.Where people go to receive plastic surgery makes an enormous difference. The Beverly Hills Physicians 迷你倉出租eam is dedicated to providing complete support at all stages of the cosmetic surgery process, from the initial consultation all the way until the post-operative recovery process is complete - often, far sooner than many patients expect.The outstanding level of care also includes help with financing an operation. While many plastic surgeries are less expensive than patients usually expect, the majority of plastic surgeries are not covered by insurance. Fortunately, our consultants are ready to work with patients to create payment plans that make plastic surgery affordable for people who are neither movie stars nor a multimillionaire's spouse. In the instances where a surgery may be covered by insurance, our consultants are also ready to help patients in terms of working with their health care insurance providers.Studies have shown that patients with appropriate expectations about plastic surgery tend to be extremely satisfied with their results, feeling more relaxed and self-confident about their appearance. Beverly Hills Physicians is dedicated to fostering a positive and realistic attitude about plastic surgery as well as the other procedures the group provides, including weight loss surgery, podiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology.To can schedule a free initial consultation with Beverly Hills Physicians, please call 1-800-788-1416 or visit their website at .beverlyhillsphysicians.com.PR submitted by .Cyberset.comBeverly Hills PhysiciansCONTACT: Blake Wilding, +1-818-883-7277 x118, blake@cyberset.comWeb site: .beverlyhillsphysicians.com/迷你倉

Source: The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.self storageC.Sept. 04--SWANSBORO -- You can say Swansboro was inconsistent Tuesday night. Coach Kim Miller did. But you can also have to say this about the Pirates: They're undefeated.Five games into the volleyball season Swansboro has yet to lose, picking up victory No. 5 with a 3-0 win over a game White Oak squad in a Coastal 3-A Conference match.Swansboro won 25-17, 25-18, 25-20."We were inconsistent," Miller said. "We'd take a lead and then White Oak would fight back. We'd take a lead again and White Oak would fight back, or White Oak would take a lead and we'd climb back out of the hole we dug."Using the same analogy that (Southwest coach) Bev (Marley) used last week, we've got to mentally get rid of the shovel because eventually it's going to come back and bite us. But it shows a lot of maturity that they can still do it. They don't freak out. They have that confidence that no matter how deep the hole is that they can battle back."That's a good thing, but then again that could be a bad thing."On this night, it was a good thing for the Pirates, now 3-0 in their new conference following statewide realignment. But while Swansboro swept White Oak (2-3, 1-2), the Vikings didn't go down easily. The second set was tied 18-18 and the third was knotted 19-19."Everyone sort of showed some good stuff," WOHS coach Brenda Wickwire said. "Every player had great moments out there and then every player struggled a little bit, too. So it's just going to have to be a team thing. They're all going to have to decide to tighten up a little bit, hustle a little bit more, communicate a little bit better and we'll be okay."I will tell you ... they (the Pirates) are a good team. They work together well. They communicate with each other."But the Pirates can play better, sophomore Megan Malone said."We need to stay more focused, but we played good," she said, adding she liked this team's potential. "I think our team chemistry is back. I've heard in the years past ... that they've had some drama on the team. But our team this year we don't have any drama. We all love each other and we're all just one big family."The Pirates are indeed big, sporting a seemingly unlimited array of tall players -- or players who use their jumping ability to play taller than their listed heights -- led by Kylie Cleve on this night, along with Haley Stewart, Kim Moore and freshman Miranda Glover.Swansboro used that height to not only come up w迷你倉th hard kills but well-placed winners into open areas, which Miller said was indicative of a team that relied on more than just power, especially on a night when one of its top players (Ashley Oriol) was off her game."We have some very smart players," Miller said. "We've got some players who can go up and crank on it, but we also some people -- even the same people -- that can go up and the other team is expecting you to crank on it and you find that open hole and you chip it or roll-shot it there."We've got a lot of people that can contribute. Some people were off tonight. Other people came in and made up for it being an off night."On this night Swansboro jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first set, but White Oak tied it 9-9 and trailed only 13-12 before the Pirates scored four straight points on a pair of kills by Moore, one by Cleve and an ace by Malone. Swansboro clinched the set on an ace by Alex Watkins.Both teams led by as many as three in the second set, which saw the Pirates score the final seven points to win, a surge that included two aces by Watkins -- the second of which seemed to start out of bounds, curve from outside the line before dropping just inside it.The third set saw the Vikings jump out to a 7-2 lead after two kills by Emily McLain and an ace by Essence Lowe. But Swansboro rallied to go up 16-13 only to see WOHS come back to tie it at 18 and 19. After a net ball by WOHS, Stewart made it 21-19 on a well-placed kill in the far back corner and then Emma Kitzmiller fired two aces and a service winner to help the Pirates clinch the match.While looking for more consistency, Miller said the Pirates have "great potential.""The sky's the limit for this team. As Megan stated, we are a family. We have each other's backs. We work through some adversity," Miller said. "And that's the thing, they're never going to say die. They're going to get balls that you don't think somebody's got a chance to get to. That's something that has also been a struggle in the past. They go all out."White Oak 17 18 20Swansboro 25 25 25LEADING PLAYERS--WO: McLain 9 kills, 6 hits; Earley 12 assists. S: Malone 5 kills; Rabidou 15 assists, 8 digs, 5 aces; Moore 6 kills, 3 aces, 7 digs; Stewart 3 kills. RECORDS--WO: 2-3, 1-2, at Northside today. S: 5-0, 3-0, at Southwest today.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Daily News (Jacksonville, N.C.) Visit The Daily News (Jacksonville, N.C.) at .jdnews.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉

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