Alan Bates

Just a quick note to update you on the season. With over 60 athletes on the team right now the coaching has been very busy - and not as good at 'meet recaps' as I had hoped! Needless to say, below is a great article on Tom Boniface, our senior captain. Earlier this year he was chosen as the Division III swimmer of the week by CollegeSwimming.com. The highest honor possible. Last week his 1:46.0 victory in the 200 free against Bowdoin, coupled with his 53 in the 100 fly against Colby the...Read Full Story

Make this easy-peasy Doily Heart Garland using this DIY. Decorate you wall with this great tutorial for hanging Polaroid Photos. How cute are these Heart Hotpads/Pot Holders? Get the DIY here . Sewing not your thing? Make this lovely no-sew Spring Wreath ! These "Houses by Night" are so pretty and so easy. Get the tutorial here . Learn how to sew up a little coin purse the looks like a cute Macaron using this tutorial. I love this-- Turn an old book into a Succulent...Read Full Story

Wow, I've made it to week 3 without missing any days! :) I've been using my iphone quite a bit more than I thought I would, just because I neer seem to have my camera with me. 1. Mckinney Falls state park, 2. watching Star Trek, 3. Scrapbooking, 4. Saw a couple of bob cats and a coyote while biking, 5. volunteering at the library, 6. Rock climbing, 7. buttons!Read Full Story

Just great - not! President Barack Obama said he wanted to bankrupt the coal industry and now, as a result of his new EPA standards, we're losing jobs and electricity sources in Ohio. FirstEnergy today announced the closing of six coal-fired plants, including our plant here in Oregon, Ohio, and three others in our state. We already have some of the highest electricity rates in the state. How much will our rates go up without this local plant? And what about the employees??? More than 500...Read Full Story

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