Submitted by South Puget Sound Community CollegeOLYMPIA – The third of five candidates for president of South Puget Sound Community College will visit the campus and community, Thursday, Dec. 6.  Dr. Sandra A. Fowler-Hill, executive vice president of Instruction and Student Services at Everett Community College will tour the campus and community, meet faculty and staff, visit with the Board of Trustees, and take part in an open forum for the community and campus.Prior to serving as executive vice president of Instruction and Student Services at Everett Community College, which includes the University Center of North Puget Sound, Fowler-Hill served as executive dean for Student Learning at Cascadia Community College providing leadership for the college’s initial regional accreditation. She served 19 years at Olympic College in various leadership roles including dean, program manager, and as a tenured faculty recognized for teaching excellence. Fowler-Hill currently serves on the Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County board and represented the Northwest region on the national board of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges. She has served as an accreditation evaluator for the past ten years for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Fowler-Hill lives with her husband of 33 years in Lynnwood, WA, and is the proud mom of two children who have both been community college students.The Dec. 6 forum will be held on the South Puget Sound campus in the Building 26 Lecture Hall, Room 105 from 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.  The dates the other four finalists will visit the community are as follows:*   Tuesday, Dec. 4. – Dr. Larry Galizio, president of Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon*   Wednesday, Dec. 5.  Dr. Douglas W. Allen, president of Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minnesota*   Monday, Dec. 10 – Dr. David M. Smith, vice president of Instruction and Student Affairs at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado*   Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Dr. Timothy S. Stokes, executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs, Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, WashingtonMembers of the public are encouraged to attend the forums. Facebook0Tweet0Pin0 read more

Facebook1Tweet0Pin0Submitted by SCJ AllianceA young father in Yelm looks forward to hosting get-togethers and cooking for his family and friends – something he can’t do now because his kitchen isn’t wide enough for his wheelchair.A young man in Tenino looks forward to gaining his independence back with kitchen cabinets he can reach, hardwood floors his wheelchair can navigate, and a roll-in shower.Both men, now medically-retired Army sergeants, lost limbs from IEDs while serving in Afghanistan.A privately funded, Massachusetts-based nonprofit called Homes For Our Troops is building and donating specially adapted custom homes to both of them, and SCJ Alliance is part of the project team.Project Engineer Charlie Severs is leading SCJ’s civil group on the site development for both projects. He says, “The job satisfaction meter for these projects are quite high. I feel pretty fortunate that we get to work with such a great organization.”SCJ is preparing the site development packages, including ADA design, stormwater engineering, and individual on-site septic systems.“As the son of a Veteran, both of these projects hit home in a way that not too many other projects can,” Charlie said.Charlie’s father, Ret. Army Sergeant E5 Scott Severs is a senior consultant for SCJ and is also helping out on the project.He said, “This is a great opportunity to provide independence to those who have sacrificed their own safety for the safety of their family, friends, and the nation abroad. These projects are more than worth doing and we want to do them well.” read more

The 2011 West Kootenay B.C.  Senior Games are up and running . . . well in Castlegar and Trail.Nelsonites wanting to see the athletes in action must wait an extra day as most of the events slated for the Heritage City begin Thursday, with the exception of 60- and 65-plus hockey.Those events drop the puck Wednesday at the NDCC Arena.The 2011 B.C. Senior Games are a joint project of the three West Kootenay Cities — Castlegar, Trail and Nelson.The games are made up of 20 plus events from slopitch to golf and dragon boat racing to cribbage.Events set for Nelson include bridge at Hume Elementary, cribbage at Central (DESK) Elementary, cycling on Granite Road west of the city, dragon boat racing at Lakeside Park, ice hockey at the NDCC Arena, one-act plays at Capitol Theatre and table tennis at L.V. Rogers.Other than hockey, all of the other events begin Thursday.Dragon Boat races and Cribbage run Thursday and Friday; Bridge is Thursday to Saturday as well as Cycling and Table Tennis.One Act Play is Friday at the Capitol Theatre.Trail events include track and field at Haley Park in Warfield, archery, bocce, darts, five-pin bowling, golf, curling, and ice hockey at the Memorial Centre, pickle ball, swimming and tennis.Castlegar is home to horseshoes, badminton, carpet bowling, equestrian, floor curling, golf, slopitch, soccer, tennis and whist.Opening ceremonies were held Wednesday at Haley Park in Warfield while the provincial event closes Saturday in Castlegar at the Sports Complex with the final ceremonies.sports@thenelsondaily.com read more

Leaked ‘Panama Papers’By Edward LayneIn light of the 11.5 million leaked documents, spanning some 40 years, from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, former President and current Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo has reissued an earlier call for there to be an independent international probe of local politicians, including himself, to determine the wealth both in Guyana and overseas.Responding to questions on the leaked ‘Panama Papers’ during a news conference Thursday, Jagdeo declared that he does not have hidden wealth in shell accounts and is willing to declare his holdings, both locally and overseas, if the Government is prepared to follow suit. “No my name ain’t in no Panama report,” Jagdeo said.Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo speaking at the press conference on ThursdayHowever, the former President restated an earlier call for the governing A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) to agree with his People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) to have the International Police (Interpol) or any other credible, independent international firm, investigate the local and overseas wealth of all current and former parliamentarians.“We are prepared to do this, ask them if they are prepared to do this; to go with us jointly and make a request of anybody, if not Interpol, an investigative firm, together to look at all of the holdings of everyone. This [proposal] goes beyond my ‘no’ answer,” he added.He however ruled out the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) which he said is loaded with “political hacks” that is surreptitiously looking to damage people’s reputations.“Let’s do this as a motion in Parliament, so the international organisation won’t treat it as partisan, they will treat it as a national thing,” he said, adding, “Not just the status of all Presidents and ex-Presidents, all Members of Parliament, their holdings abroad,” Jagdeo, who served as President for 12 years said.He reminded that it was the APNU/AFC which had argued that they don’t know what people had stashed abroad.The former Finance Minister recalled that he had discussions during a sitting of the National Assembly with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo in this regard, but did not elaborate on Nagamootoo’s response.Long before the ‘Panama Papers’ leak, Jagdeo’s PPP/C had proposed a motion to have Ministers’ tax records and statements made available to the Integrity Commission, released to the public, but that was defeated by the Government which holds a one-seat majority in the 65-member National Assembly.He said he has already declared all his assets to the Integrity Commission, but now wants those submissions to be increased to include international possessions.“Yeah… I will declare everything local and overseas. The local money is in my Integrity Commission everything. Everything you have to declare there, you would have seen it there. Now that you have my answer, which is no, I hope that you will ask the same question of several people, including one newspaper owner,” the former President added.Not all the data from the Panama Papers has been released, but there is mention of Guyana with one beneficiary and one shareholder connected to Guyana (by address) among the information that has been made public. The details of this person have not been published.Jagdeo stressed that he was not the shareholder linked to Guyana nor does he have overseas hidden accounts and is ready to prove this. read more

In light of reports that a 6-year-old pupil of an East Coast Demerara Primary School was sodomised by older boys in the school’s washroom, the parents have come out in solidarity and called for the removal of the perpetrators.Child Care and Protection Agency Director Ann GreeneThe parents turned up in their numbers in front of the school’s premises and voiced their concerns by expressing fear for their children attending the school, where the alleged attack occurred.One parent stated that her child was cut with a razor on the hand by another student last Monday but she was not informed of the incident until Friday.Another parent claimed that her daughter was bullied in the school’s washroom earlier in the week and complaining to the Head Teacher did not bear any fruit.The parents are contenting that they were disappointed by the manner in which the school’s teachers and Head Teacher handled serious incidents which occur in the school on a regular basis.Just a few days ago, Social Protection Ministry’s Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) Director, Ann Greene, confirmed that three primary school students have been implicated in the alleged sodomy of the six-year-old boy, who complained to his parents that he was sexually assaulted in the washroom.Greene told Guyana Times on Friday that the traumatised child is receiving the necessary care he requires.According to Greene, the CCPA, which is spearheading the probe, is in receipt of information that three other students were involved.It was revealed that the matter is still under investigation and that the six-year-old child will be subjected to a forensic interview today.This interview will be conducted in the presence of relevant authorities and video recorded so that the boy would not have to repeat the story and endure more emotional and/or mental fatigue, she added.Police Commander of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) Subdivision C (East Coast Demerara), Assistant Police Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor also confirmed that investigators are currently probing the incident, which was reported to law enforcement authorities earlier this week.The Commander explained that in matters relating to child abuse in any form or manner, there are channels which have to be followed and that the first step is to ensure that the child (victim) receives the medical attention and counselling he/she may need before the police take a statement.He added that at this juncture, the most important part is that the child is taken care of and receives the care he needs in order to recover as soon as possible. read more

…says sugar workers’ free to call for Union leaders removal …PPP supports Union’s struggle, not individual personality People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, is debunking reports that there is bad blood between his Party and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU). At the same time, however, recent statements from Union officials are cause for concern.In the aftermath of a meeting between the Union and the Government, GAWU President Komal Chand was quoted affirming his pleasure with the meeting’s outcome but this has since promoted calls from sugar workers for Chand to resign. According to sugar workers, Chand and more so GAWU, in their view did not make adequate representation on their behalf.Opposition Leader Bharrat JagdeoCommenting into the issue during a press conference, Jagdeo on Saturday affirmed that while the Union went into the meeting and got nothing, theGAWU PresidentKomal ChandGovernment got an opportunity at public pelations (PR).“GAWU has struggled a very long time. And I’ve always supported their struggle. And GAWU will be there in the forefront of the struggle for workers’ rights in the future. The PPP will always support their struggle,” he related, during his press conference. “I don’t know about any conflict and this contrived thing. I saw Chronicle (newspapers) has been pushing this thing about a conflict between the PPP and GAWU. In fact, they had a headline to that effect. There’s nothing of the sort.”“What I can say is that the same support we share with the Union, I will not defend individuals,” Jagdeo continued. “The sugar workers’ pay their dues, they determine their leadership, they’re free to elect their leaders and they’re free to call for their removal anytime. That is not the PPP business. Some newspaper article was sold by some as the PPP’s position.”PR stuntArmed with a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) in which Chand was quoted expressing satisfaction with the Government’s stance, Jagdeo read excerpts of the release.The release quotes Chand as saying at the conclusion of the meeting: “We have listened and we are satisfied that you (Government) are concerned with the issues. We are ready to work along with the Government to explore the options and we are going to give our best to see the situation out. You are right that there are no winners in this and we are willing… We are certainly pleased with this meeting. This is the first meeting [for the year] we have been able to have with the Government and we believe that the meeting took place in a positive atmosphere and we recognise that the Government itself pays attention and I think that it is a good beginning. That is certainly important ground rule that we dialogue, that we talk and try to find an answer for the way forward. We are pleased. From GAWU, we are very pleased and it spells out that the future (engagements) is in the interest of the workers, the industry and the country.”“I just read a part of the press release. Do I have a concern about the Government using the Union for PR purposes, the answer is yes,” Jagdeo said. “The Government got a huge PR thing out of this. Listen what they said.After more than two hours of discussions, the parties were able to find common ground and the unions agreed to fully cooperate with the Government to find a solution which can benefit all stakeholders.”But Jagdeo questioned what this solution was, noting that the Union has not clarified this. However, since GAWU subsequently stated that it did not agree with the part payment of severance, Jagdeo questioned what this common ground could be. The General Secretary made it clear that he had an issue with the Chand’s quote, as revealed by the DPI.“I have issue when the President (of GAWU) says… (DPI quotes). What’s the future engagement? Hiring back the 7000 workers? Paying them their severance? Getting the subsidies and land for them? Getting more training, loans for them? What’s this agreement? That bothers me. How can you find them genuine when they just sent home 7000 of your members? But this didn’t come from GAWU. I believe GAWU as a Union has been fighting a very long time.”He added that he has personal issues with these sorts of statements since “it means that all that has gone before, you find them still a good partner to talk with when they decimated half your membership? What is it if not a PR exercise? We’re not going to show up for a meeting to satisfy Granger’s PR when they don’t mean anything. That is what happened here.”Jagdeo stressed that the party will continue to support the Union, whose executives included “good, strong, young, bright leaders”. He noted that this cadre of leaders have a bright future and will play a part in keeping GAWU relevant. Asked directly whether there was a rift between the party and Chand, he emphasised that the party had none.BetrayalGuyana Times had spoken with several workers in the sugar belt, and they say they felt betrayed when GAWU agreed to accept that only some sugar workers, who were dismissed, would get their full severance at the end of January. According to the workers the Union’s intervention in severance was unnecessary since that is determined by law. read more

The seven-member Elections Commission on Friday afternoon met again as they try to streamline preparations for next year’s March 2 General and Regional Elections.Following the more than two-hour long meeting at the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM), Opposition-nominated Commissioner Sase Gunraj told reporters that they are currently discussing the use of the data gathered from the scrapped House-to-House (H2H) Registration exercise.Opposition-nominated Commissioner Bibi Shaddick“While [the H2H data should not be used] remains my position, the aspects of it is what I’m now trying to clarify because we don’t have that as yet… We have to see what aspects they are trying to use before I find a position on [its use],” he posited.GECOM was forced to bring the controversial H2H Registration to a premature end on August 31, by which time it had obtained in excess of 370,000 registrants. It was then decided that the new data obtained will be merged with the existing National Register of Registrants (NRR) Database – something which the Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has been against.Fellow Opposition Commissioner Bibi Shaddick further explained to reporters on Friday that what needs to clarified is what part of the 370,000— plus new registrants gathered during the H2H— is going to be put up for public scrutiny.According to Shaddick, while they believe that only the data on first-time registrants should be used, the Elections Secretariat cannot disaggregate that information because they are still in the process of encoding (entering in the GECOM database) the H2H data.Government-nominated Commissioner Charles Corbin“So the CEO [Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield] is to provide us with some clarity on how they’re disaggregating and what aspects of it they are proposing to put up for public scrutiny,” she noted.But even as GECOM is still in that encoding phase, Government-nominated Commissioner Charles Corbin assured that the encoded data will be available for scrutiny before the Claims and Objections (C&O) exercise – which is currently ongoing— concludes.“What we can tell you is that it will be for 21 days [for scrutiny]. So we’re assured that all of the [H2H] data will be available 21 days before the end of the C&O processing period for public scrutiny,” he stated.In addition to encoding, however, GECOM is awaiting the data which was sent overseas for cross-matching of fingerprints. This was done to ensure that there is no duplication of the data obtained from the H2H exercise and those already in the NRR database.According to Corbin, the first set of data sent for cross-matching by fingerprint experts, that is, 180,000 registrants, is expected soon.“The first set is going to come in, I think, within a week or two… as soon as the second set is completed that will go out,” he indicated.The GECOM Commissioner explained that the delay in getting the second and final set of data encoded and ready to be sent for cross-matching was a result of preparations for the conduct of the C&O exercise.“In order to commence the current [C&O], you had to disrupt the equipment around to allow the production of the list for the PLE (Preliminary Voters’ List). So during the process of a week or so when that production was in progress, you had to stop your encoding. So now that has recommenced and as soon as that is finish, it will go off,” he noted.On the issue of duplication, Corbin was asked for those who re-registered during the H2H, whether their recent information obtained during that exercise or their existing information in the database will be used.He posited that the protocol is that more recent data be used since that is more up to date. Also questioned about this, Commissioner Shaddick contended that they are concerned that registrants appear on the voters’ list just once.“Your name must be there only once and nobody must be left off,” she asserted.Having started on October 1, the C&O exercise will run for a 42-day timeline as against the 35-day period previously agreed to by the seven-member Commission.On Thursday, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said that if GECOM continues to back-pedal on decisions it takes then it will lose its credibility. The Commission had recently announced that the timeline for the C&O was increased from 35 to 49 days.“So when we sought to find out how this happened, we discovered that Mr Lowenfield… inserted these two features into the order… So when we sought an explanation, he said ‘Oh, I did it on my own’,” Jagdeo posited.According to the Opposition Leader, while the Elections Commission has since reversed this, it was still influenced to extend the timeline to 42 days instead of the agreed 35. He noted that it is worrying that the CEO can change decisions taken by the Commission without any repercussions.“…the Commission, everyone, agreed that it should be 35 days. [So] I found it extremely strange that having made that decision with a vote, that a CEO can come and then change the decision of the [Commission] without consequences,” Jagdeo asserted.Nevertheless, the Opposition Leader noted that he still has confidence in the GECOM Chair, Retired Justice Claudette Singh.In the same vain, however, he said that the PPP will continue to be vigilant and guarded against “rouge elements” within the elections body regarding the operations of GECOM going into the March 2020 elections. read more

Finn Harps have strengthened their squad before the July transfer window closes by acquiring the services of former Cobh Ramblers midfielder Robert Waters. Waters has been one of the most consistent midfielders in the First Division and has consistently impressed for Cobh Ramblers over the last number of years.The talented midfielder has been a shining light for Cobh who have struggled in the lower reaches of the First Division since relegation from the Premier Division in 2008.However, Waters left Cobh Ramblers by mutual consent earlier this month. It’s believed he fell out with manager Stephen Henderson and decided to quit the club.Cobh have enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance under Henderson since he took over.Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan has wasted no time in snapping up the midfielder.He’ll be a welcome addition for Horgan during the run-in and will hopefully give Harps the creativity they’ve lacked in recent weeks. There has been some unconfirmed reports on some LOI websites that Waters will only play in AWAY games for Harps.Harps play Athlone Town later tonight hoping to maintain their lead at the top of the First Division.HARPS SIGN HIGHLY RATED COBH RAMBLERS MIDFIELDER ROB WATERS was last modified: July 31st, 2015 by Mark ForkerShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:newsSport read more

Harry Redknapp and Noel Edmunds are absolute class together. 👌 #imacelebrity— Ben Pellowe (@Pelloweb90) November 24, 2018 2 It was clearly quite an ordeal for Harry and Noel to have to place live insects in their mouths and eat truly horrible dishes but even so they were able to swap jokes while it was going on.The best of Harry’s jokes was his reply to co-host Declan Donnelly, who asked if the sheep’s brain had any taste to it.Harry replied instantly: “Yeah, s***.”His quips were certainly enjoyed by these fans on Twitter. noel edmonds and harry redknapp are a duo I never knew I needed #imacelebrity— EastEnders Fan ☃️🎄❄️ (@IHeartEnders) November 25, 2018 I can’t even with Harry Redknapp, singing “there was an old lady who swallowed a spider” whilst poor Noel is sat there almost having a breakdown with a spider in his mouth 😭😭 #imaceleb— Evie Allsop 💕 (@EvieAllsop) November 24, 2018 He produced a solid performance on the first day when he did his Bushtucker trial leaning out of a car window but Harry Redknapp was in perfect form during last night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.Alongside TV personality Noel Edmonds, Harry was forced to chow down on the likes of sheep’s brain and fish eyes as the British public voted them to do the Bushtucker trial ‘Nero to Zero.’ Harry was forced to hold these in his mouth for an entire minute! Get the I’m A Celeb gossip every day with Jamie East’s brand new behind-the-scenes podcastIt wasn’t pretty but Harry and Noel worked brilliantly together to secure all eleven available stars ensuring they and the fellow celebs would eat like kings.There was a touching moment before the trial too.Harry and Noel were told Noel’s reign as emperor of the camp was over and they shared a loving embrace, talking about how much they bonded over the past few days.Harry appears to have a connection with many of the celebs including actor John Barrowman, so it’s not unreasonable to consider the former Tottenham boss as a  heavy favourite to win the show.And last night’s trial has potential to be one of the iconic Bushtucker trials in I’m a Celeb history. Noel with a yabby in his gub and Harry decides to go ‘Yabadabadoo’ 😂😂 I love you Harry Redknapp😂😂 #imaceleb— Jamie-Lee Wilson (@JamieLeeWilson9) November 24, 2018 Noel Edmonds and Harry Redknapp should get their own TV show after this, they’re comedy gold together! 🤣 #ImACeleb— Jake Wade (@Jake_Wade21) November 25, 2018The final part of the trial saw Harry and Noel chew fish eyes and spit out the excess ‘juice’ into a wine glass which they would eventually have to drink.And in the final act Noel proposed a toast to his and Harry’s brief empire over the camp.Considering their excellent efforts, it seems fitting to end this feature with a toast friend of talkSPORT Harry. Well done and keep up the great ‘triffic work in the jungle! Harry was definitely that kid in class who made you laugh at inappropriate times. #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/kow7ovM2ef— I’m A Celebrity… (@imacelebrity) November 24, 2018 2 Harry brought his best performance at last night’s Bushtucker trial like the competitor he is read more

Donegal GAA is in a tailspin with the news that the county’s hottest young player could be about to head to Australia to play football.Patrick McBrearty, the 18 year old star nurtured by manager Jim McGuinness, is now a target for recruiters looking to add his name to a list of players heading Down Under.The Kilcar man attended Kerry star Tadhg Kennelly’s football camp at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin yesterday (see picture). McBrearty was joined by a host of other young stars from Dublin, Cork, Armagh and Kildare as potential targets for the AFL.Kennelly, the only man to win both an All-Ireland medal (with Kerry in 2009) and AFL Premiership medallion (with the Sydney Swans in 2005), was appointed to an ambassadorial role by the AFL last December.It is understood the Kerryman is a big fan of McBrearty considering he has gained such valuable experience and played on the big stage at such a young age.The GAA were not made aware of yesterday’s gathering in Tallaght. McBrearty, who is due to sit his Leaving Certificate, is the latest Donegal star to be linked with a move to Australia to be paid to play football with the oval ball.Donegal captain Michael Murphy has long been associated with a move Down Under but the DCU student has said he has no plans to move.A senior Donegal GAA source said McBrearty could well grab the chance to get a taste of life in Oz.“He is really rated by Kennelly and from what I understand he impressed in Tallaght.“He’s a level-headed young fella and he could go away for a coupe of years and come back and he’d still only be in his early 20s with his football career here in front of him. “There’s a lot of pressure but you have lads like Tommy Walsh from Kerry who went down there and they are really enjoying their football and the lifestyle,” he said.FEARS OVER MCBREARTY’S DONEGAL GAA FUTURE AS HE HAS AUSTRALIAN TRIALS was last modified: February 16th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:AustraliadonegalGAAkilcarpatrick mcbrearty read more