Chapter 30. Official Master Street Map
Sec. 30-06. Certified copy of map.
There shall be a certified copy of the official master street map kept in the office of the city clerk, which shall be available for inspection by any interested person during regular office hours. The certified copy shall bear on its face a certification that it is a true copy of the official map described in this chapter, and shall show the effective date of such map and shall be signed by the mayor and countersigned by the city clerk. Thereafter no change or addition to such official map shall become effective until it shall have been indicated by the appropriate convention on the aforesaid certified copy of the official map and a certificate placed thereon or attached thereto bearing the number and date of adoption of each amendment. The certificate shall be signed by the mayor and countersigned by the city clerk.
(Code 1982, § 26.08)
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Watershed was released on May 1, 2020 and is available at:
Shelf Life Books (1302 – 4th Street SW Calgary AB)
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Also available at your local bookstore or click:
Watershed on the Bestseller Lists
May 3/21: Watershed was further shortlisted as one of the five books for Airdrie Reads, a "Canada Reads" style bookcompetition this summer. Watershed will be championed by volunteering devotee and finalist for Mrs. Galaxy Airdrie 2021 Sarika Mehta.
Apr 20/21: Watershed was the one work of fiction chosen by READ Alberta for their list of eight books for Earth Day that "insightfully speak to environmental issues"
Apr 20/21: Watershed was one of 10 Alberta books shortlisted for Airdrie Reads, which will conduct a "Canada Reads" style competition in August
Sept 12/20: #3 for fiction in the Calgary Herald
Sept 11/20: #8 for fiction by Book Publishers Association of Alberta
June 27/20: #9 for fiction in the Calgary Herald
May 23/20: #1 for fiction in Calgary in the Calgary Herald
May 17/20: #5 for fiction in Alberta on Book Publishers Association of Alberta
April 25/20: #2 for fiction in Calgary in the Calgary Herald
April 19/20: #6 for fiction in Alberta on Book Publishers Association of Alberta
April 12/20: #2 in Alberta on Book Publishers Association of Alberta
May 30/21 at 4 pm: Doreen will participate in the panel discussion "Writing in Your Backyard" at the Writer's Guild of Alberta Conference: click here for conference info.
Feb. 16/21: Doreen appeared in AltSpace for a reading and Q&A: click here to view event info.
Dec 1/20: The Airdrie Public Library hosted Doreen for an author reading and Q & A.
Nov 19/20: Taleo Project Services Inc. organized an online corporate book club discussion of Watershed with Doreen as featured guest.
Oct 3/20: Doreen appeared on a panel at the Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) with Catherine Hernandez (Crosshairs), Zsuzsi Gartner (The Beguiling) and Mallory Tater (The Birth Yard): click here.
Sept 24/20: Doreen appeared at a live event in Medicine Hat hosted by the Medicine Hat Public Library during Alberta Culture Days. She also sat down with organizer Amanda Leduc for a reading and a chat: click here.
Sept 10/20: Doreen participated in a panel discussion at Word on the Street Toronto entitled "Worlds of Tomorrow" along with Kerri Sakamoto and Michael Christie, hosted by Hal Wake
Sept/Oct 2020: Watershed was picked as the second book in the Alberta Reads Book Club hosted by the Book Publishers Association of Alberta
Aug 21/20: Author Chat with Word on the Street Toronto
July 9/20: The Calgary Public Library hosted a "Books & Ideas" webinar where Doreen joined renowned scientist Bob Sandford for a discussion entitled "Our Vanishing Glaciers." To view, click here.
Spring 2020: Watershed was part of the Draw the Word Spring Book Challenge sponsored by the Writers' Trust of Canada. For info, click here.
June 30/20: Writer's Guild of Alberta Online Reading Series. For info, click here.
June 12/20: The Book Publishers Association of Alberta shortlisted Watershed for the new "Alberta Reads Book Club"
April 30/20: Watershed was featured in Launchpad, an initiative of 49th Shelf. Check it out here.
April 28/20: Watershed was featured on NAC #CanadaPerforms. To watch, click here.
April 26/20: Eco-fiction site Dragonfly.eco connected with Watershed here.
Author Talk hosted by Medicine Hat Public Library
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2 pm
Place: Kin Coulee Band Shelter
Doreen read from Watershed, answered participants' questions and shared a few songs about Alberta.
Official Online Launch co-hosted by Doreen Vanderstoop and Freehand Books
Date: April 26, 2020
To watch: Click here
Warburg, AB... (Postponed due to COVID-19)
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020
Place: Warburg Seniors Centre (5020 52 Street)
Time: 12 pm (lunch served)
Edmonton...(Postponed due to COVID-19)
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2020
Place: Audreys Books (10702 Jasper Avenue)
Time: 2 pm
High River, AB...(Postponed due to COVID-19)
Date: Friday, May 8
Place: High River Library (909 1 St SW)
Time: 4 pm
Pincher Creek, AB...(Postponed due to COVID-19)
Date: Saturday, May 9
Place: Allied Arts Council (696 Kettles Street)
Time: 2 pm
Red Deer, AB...(Postponed due to COVID-19)
Date: Friday, June 19
Place: Sunworks Living (4913 Gaetz Ave)
Time: 7 pm
It is 2058, and the glaciers are gone. A catastrophic drought has hit the prairies. Willa Van Bruggen is desperately trying to keep her family goat farm afloat, hoping against hope that the new water pipeline arrives before the bill collectors do.
Willa’s son, Daniel, goes to work for the pipeline corporation instead of returning to help the family business. When Daniel reveals long-concealed secrets about his grandfather’s death, Willa’s world truly shatters. She’s losing everything she values most: her farm, her son, her understanding of the past
— and even her grip on reality itself.
Vividly illustrating the human cost of climate change, Watershed is a page-turner of a novel about forgiveness, adaptation, and family bonds.
June 2020: Prairie Books Now featured an article on Watershed in their Spring/Summer 2020 issue: click here to read.
May 5/20: CBC.ca named Watershed one of the 12 Canadian books they can't wait to read: click here for more info.
May 4/20: Doreen had the pleasure of a lit chat with Doug Dirks of CBC's The Homestretch in Calgary: click here to listen.
April 24/20: Check out the article by Eric Volmers in the Calgary Herald: click here.
April 17/20: The Globe and Mail Spring Books Review named Watershed one of 16 best new reads in fiction: click here.
Praise for Watershed
June 2021: Review from reader in Ralston Alberta: click here.
May 27/21: Avery Qurashi does a comparative analysis of Watershed and Nina Munteanu's A Diary in the Age of Water: click here.
Mar. 11/21: Anne Logan reviewed Watershed on her "I've Read This" blog: click here.
Feb. 24/21: Watershed was reviewed by Sara Carroll of the zine The New Southern Fugitives: click here.
Feb. 4/21: Watershed was reviewed by Consumed By Ink: click here.
June 12/20: Author Gordon Jones reviewed Watershed on his website: click here.
"I just finished Watershed. I loved it. I must say it has made me extremely grateful for the water in my kitchen tap, and the sight of the canal outside our window. I learned a lot, enjoyed the read, the story was gripping, the editing was good (I hate badly edited books!), and the characters appealing. Well done! and thank you for a story that raises our awareness of climate change."
SALLY WOODHEAD, Ottawa, ON
May 29/20: Alllitup posted this review: click here.
"This finely crafted cli-fI novel is not just about the preciousness of water in a warming world. It is about watersheds in our relationships with one another and our relations with the places in which we live. It is about the courage and resourcefulness that we need to possess when hope begins to evaporate in hot winds that scorch a drying, dying land. It is about memory, devotion, family loyalty and the choices we have to make at each of those watershed moments in our lives in which we find everything around us has changed. It is also, however, about turns of fate and how even the most intractable problems can resolve themselves in unexpectedly positive ways. Read it!"
BOB SANDFORD, Chair, Water & Climate Security, United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment & Health
“I absolutely adored Watershed!” JEN SLOANE, Brampton Library
“Doreen Vanderstoop takes us into a future that feels more likely every day. The Van Bruggen family could be any of us, forced to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Watershed is a timely, beautifully rendered and prescient work.”
ANN ERIKSSON author of The Performance
“Riveting... Watershed is the best kind of futuristic fiction, the kind that becomes grass-roots reality as we read.”
WAYNE GRADY author of Up From Freedom
“Vanderstoop’s dystopian novel marries love of place, the power of human relationships and the hard reality of climate change.”
KEVIN VAN TIGHEM author of Our Place
“This is us with just a few more decades on the Doomsday Clock. A future too well imagined, too likeable and plausible, to disown.”
FRED STENSON author of Who by Fire
Selected Reference List
Meyer, Bruce (Editor). “Cli-Fi: Canadian Tales of Climate Change.” Exile Editions Ltd., 2017.
Nikiforuk, Andrew. “Empire of the Beetle.” Greystone Books Ltd., 2011.
Powe, Bruce Allen. “The Aberhart Summer.” NeWest Press. September 2000.
Sandford, Robert William. “Water, Weather and the Mountain West.” Rocky Mountain Books, 2007.
Sandford, Robert William. “Saving Lake Winnipeg.” Rocky Mountain Books, September 23, 2013.
Sandford, Robert William. “Storm Warning.” Rocky Mountain Books, December 23, 2015.
Sandford, Robert William. "Rain Comin' Down." Rocky Mountain Books, October 22, 2019.
Schindler, David and Vallentyne, John. “The Algal Bowl: Overfertilization of the World's Freshwaters and Estuaries.” University of Alberta Press, August 9, 2008.
Schindler, David. “The Myth of Abundant Canadian Water.” Canadian Foundation for Innovation, March 1, 2006. https://www.innovation.ca/story/myth-abundant-canadian-water.
Suzuki, David. "The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature." Greystone Books, 1997.
“Water, The Source of Life.” Scholastic Inc. and Editions Gallimard Jeunesse, 1996.
Wohlleben, Peter. “The Hidden Life of Trees.” Greystone Books Ltd., 2015


I am a fan of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Perhaps this is rooted in my background as little Black Baptist girl. When I hear his voice, endowed with wisdom and education, I can’t help but listen to him. By all means, I know there are others that would like to be the mouthpiece of a people. However, as the wife of a preacher of this gospel, today, I’ll go with Dr. Dyson.
In reading this work, I felt like I needed a plate. I felt as though I needed the big Mother Board hats, and be to shout and break out in to a dance. There is a power in this work that is truly understood when paired with the uniquely American-Black experience.
From police brutality, the casual racism, the examination of being called ‘nigger’ as a child, White guilt and the need to confront whiteness (to make it less damaging), I literally almost broke into tears. I almost cried for the same reason I was in tears after reading Eloquent Rage by Dr. Brittney Cooper.
I was heard. I was seen. And someone saw me. Someone saw me and said something! This book here? I indeed will gift this book to people I know who identify as an ally. Or whom may use allyship as a trending thing. There is a power in telling Whiteness as a whole that there is a problem here. It is not the problem of you being white; the problem is when you believe that in being White, you have done nothing wrong. That you are ignorant of the real history of this nation, and all the privilege it’s garnered. Enter here one of my favorite people, Mr. Timothy Wise. Google him.
With the eloquence most theologians have and practice, Dr. Dyson embodies the power Muhammad Ali did in his prime. His words, unadulterated speaking of truth to power, is the embodiment of ‘float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’!
Dearest ones, there were and is so much in this book that I could tout. There were ancestral tears that I couldn’t even cry. On this day, on Father’s Day, I–like my forebearers moons and suns ago–I could only put my hands up. Indeed, this is all above me–and to get through all this madness? I need the Almighty.
He breaks down the danger of white nationalism versus patriotism. He confronts what he calls ‘the innocence of whiteness’, challenging us to examine our allegiance to race and class. Adding this cherry on it: the idea of race that makes class more relevant. You cannot confuse compassion with change, he says.
James Baldwin said it is the goal of the artist is to disturb the peace. Language is a form of art that can be portable and repeated. It is recorded thoughts to be repeated, its ideals to be mulled over so power can be challenged when needed or necessary!
One of the beautiful things about this book is I believe this book grants is that is a parallel social gospel. The definition of gospel is ‘good news.’ One of the benefits of the good news is that it exists! This book is a part of the Firestarter bookshelf is because there was a Black man with a critical lens. Speaking truth to power, whom have not casted off his own Blackness as success and fame would seduce him to do so! This is a part of love. This is a part of art. This is a part of speaking truth to power. One of my favorite quote by Dr. Dyson from this book is this:
“Justice is what love sounds like in public.”
This book is just that. Dr. Dyson frequently uses ‘beloved’ to infuse all these truths with love. Even as a shouted almost all the way through Chapters 5 and 6, I knew the reason why this book was written. But I couldn’t help the tears that fell. This book is a portion of justice for me, my brothers, and cousins and men that I had loved before. This book allowed me to be intersected and whole and grieve at the same time. I cried because like with all good preaching infused with the anointing of God, it touched me and made me want to change. Becoming more vocal, all while remembering I am Black despite all other disputed things.
Indeed, writing is justice. This book is a portion of it.


Some special notes about the compiler for the creation of a parallel executable are important at this point. The compiler mpif90 is often a script/wrapper which calls the actual compiler with predefined compile/link options. The actual compiler depends on the MPI installation. If the MPI installation was done with e.g., the gfortran compiler, then mpif90 will use the gfortran compiler. But it is possible to use, for the compilation of the deMon source, a compiler which is different from the one used for the MPI installation. In this case the user has to take care about additional include paths, library paths and library names. An example of using the Intel compiler for the compilation of the deMon2k source code together with MPI libraries created with the gfortran compiler (from OpenMPI) is shown in the database file Linux-x86_64.mpi.mixed.


The Cascadia dialogue began to emerge in academia in the 1970's but gained popular traction during the debates around globalization in the 1990's.
The Anti-Globalization Movement helps explain the ideology of the Cascadia movements, and vice versa.
The Cascadia Independence Movement is potentially a manifestation of the Ecotopian narrative, based on anti-globalization and environmental values. There are divergent ideologies associated with the Cascadia term.
Ecotopia was a utopian novel written in the 1970's by Ernest Callenbach that has been manifested in reality in recent years, in some predictable and unpredictable ways.
In addition to being a literary concept, the Cascadia movement is rooted in the science of bioregionalism.
The counterculture, wilderness ethic of the 1970's was influenced by Beat literature, including The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac.
The most detailed map of Cascadia is well regarded in the cartographic field. Fair-Trade is one of the movements that integrated economic, social, and environmental concerns, which Ecotopia and now Cascadia embody.
Cascadia and left-wing groups in the Northwest of the US find resonance with populist values, most recently the Democratic Socialism of Bernie Sanders. The income inequality issues were exacerbated by the economic crisis of the Great Recession.
The American Northwest can be characterized by iconoclastic, individualistic, and contrasting values, which were present in public narratives between Ken Kesey, who wrote One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Sometimes a Great Notion, and Wallace Stegner who wrote Angle of Repose. Those divisive perspectives may illuminate the differing visions of Cascadia.
Thomas Friedman was a vocal proponent of economic globalization, which is heavily critiqued by the Anti-Globalization Movement. The clash of ideas was also visible in Seattle during the World Trade Organization meeting protests.
At the same time, forest policies were being challenged by groups espousing radical environmental values, well documented in the If a Tree Falls Film. The arsonists were classified as domestic terrorists.
The utopian and dystopian literary genres have continued to tackle environmental issues, notably Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. Atwood also wrote a fascinating novel called Surfacing that describes the imagination of readers who seeked an escape from American society.


Michael Berard was a part-time music professor for over 25 years at Concordia University in Montreal Canada. There he taught jazz guitar, jazz arranging, jazz composition as well as other jazz related courses. He has worked over the years as a jazz musician playing jazz clubs, concerts and studio sessions. Michael has played on numerous recordings including 3 of his own: "It's Autumn," "Little Voices" and "Good News."
Michael is also the author of "Jazz Guitar Elements," a comprehensive jazz guitar method and "Jazz Reading Elements," a new jazz sight reading book geared towards jazz guitarists.
Stewart Hall, Pointe Claire, 2018
Photo - Dan Bouguerra
A new musical venture with my brother "Ron Berard". We offer both a Royalty Free music library and Original music on demand. The music spans many styles from Orchestral to Pop and Jazz to Underscore, Ambient and many more.
A new sight reading book featuring 34 all original exercises progressing from easier to more difficult. Also includes chord changes with rhythms and slash marks in a second staff. Melody and chord reading each on a seperate staff giving you both melody reading exercises and chord reading exercises! Styles include jazz standard type tunes, bossa nova, straight 8th, waltzes and modern jazz. Not a "How To" book on reading but rather a collection of interesting and musical exercises to read.
Jazz Guitar Elements is a modern jazz guitar method which focusses on chords, scale, arpeggios and improvisation. The eBook is a no gimmicks approach to learning the essential information you need to advance as a jazz guitarist. The book contains a wealth of information along with clear illustrations, exercises and audio examples. Jazz Guitar Elements as a part of your regular practice routine will help bring lasting results.
To order "Jazz Guitar Elements," visit the store or the new "Jazz Guitar Elements" website!Take me there!
A Brazilian inspired vocal jazz CD with 18 all original compositions featuring music and lyrics by Michael Berard. A relaxing blend of Jazz and Bossa Nova Vocal tunes highlighting the voices of 3 of Montreal's best kept secrets.
Montreal based jazz guitarist, Michael Berard playing all original jazz compositions featuring pianist John Roney, bassist Dave Watts and drummer Jim Doxas.
Featuring a mix of classic jazz standards, latin tunes and original compositions, this CD features Canadian legend "Don Thompson" on piano and bass Jim Vivian on bass and Andre White on drums. Includes compositions by Michael Berard, Don Thompson and Shannon Thomson.
Pascale Lavoie, "please belong to me". A beautiful vocal jazz CD I had the pleasure to play on and record. Available on iTunes


Many of you may be wondering what is Ã¢â‚¬Å“Daily LectionaryÃ¢â‚¬Â. It is a group of specific readings from Scripture designed to be read at worship (or in private) on specific dates.
There is both a Sunday and a Daily lectionary followed by the Roman Catholic Church and the Episcopalian Church. The practice of associating particular texts with specific days started in the 4th Century.
There have been several lectionaries published over the years. The United Church of Christ uses the Revised Common Lectionary, which was published in 1992. It is divided into years A, B, and C. Advent always begins the first season of the lectionary.
The lectionary readings for each Sunday are found on the United Church of Christ website, www.sneucc.org/lectionary.


A book of Polynesian legends, purchased by a friend in a Tahitian bookshop, sparked my curiosity. I understood that in these myths lies the core of the culture of these places. In fact, many names of beaches, locales, cultural sites, temples and even people I met, mention names of ancient gods or events told in these stories. A simple mythology that feeds on the relationship with nature and places related to the sea, the sun and fishing. It is the same today – because nothing has changed in seeing a sunset on a beach or diving among the fish of the coral reef.
This first legend tells of the birth of the archipelagoes of French Polynesia, made up of the Society Islands (i.e. the islands of the Wind, among which the largest are Tahiti and Moorea; and those Leeward, including Raiatea and Bora Bora), the Austral Islands, the Marquesas, the Gambier Islands and the Tuamotu Islands.
Maui and the birth of the islands
In ancient times the islands of Polynesia formed as a shoal of fish at the bottom of the ocean. One day the god Maui, known as Maui of the thousand revolutions, had the idea to collect them into a single parcel of land. He prepared his hook and called on his brothers to launch their canoes. He commanded them to paddle out to where the land was just disappearing from view and told them to throw out the lines. The lines were out for ages but they caught nothing. Exhausted, his brothers fell asleep, so Maui cast his line and started to sing to give his hook power. He caught lots of islands. When the biggest fish, Tahiti, broke the surface, his brothers woke and cried ‘O Maui, Maui! It’s not a fish, it’s an island!’ All the fish on the line were startled and jumped off, fleeing across the sea. Since that day, the islands were dispersed over the great ocean of Moana-nui.
This second legend describes a phenomenon that I have only seen here in Polynesia: sometimes it happens that the setting sun, before throwing itself into the sea, generates darker strips of sky, as if they were ropes that keep it anchored to the ground. I often asked myself the reason for this phenomenon, until I found the answer in this story.
Maui and the capturing of the sun
Ra, the sun, decided to speed up his course across the sky so that he could wake up later and go to sleep early behind Moorea. The earth started to suffer terribly. Due to the short days there was no time to heat the ahima’a (ovens), make meals or build marae (meeting grounds). When Maui saw this he started to build strong ropes from the bark and creepers of the pandanus plant and the fibres of purau, ro’a and mati. He also wove in a lock of his sister Hina’s hair. He went out to the reef and waited at the edge of the hole through which the sun comes out of the sea. When the sun appeared he bound his strong ropes firmly to the sun’s rays, and tethered them to a rock.
When Ra saw that he was captured he fought wildly. The ropes made from bark and vines burnt through, nothing could resist the flames apart from the strand of hair from Hina. Ra pleaded to be released and promised that he would never alter his course through the sky again. Maui let him go, and to this day the sun has always risen early and set late. We can still see the cords of Maui tethered to the sun, and we show them to children today, when the sun beams pierce the dusk.
This Polynesian theogony particularly amused me. Because in its simplicity it says a lot about this people, whose culture is based on the awareness of the delicate balance that exists between man and nature.
The creation of the world
In the beginning was Ta’aroa, the only one.
He was his own creator, living alone in his shell ‘Rumia’. The shell was like an egg, revolving in infinity with no sky, no earth, no moon, no sun, no stars. But Ta’aroa grew tired of his shell. One day he gave it a shake and slipped out. Everything was still and silent, he was alone.
He broke his old shell to create rocks and sand, and with a new shell he made the great foundation of the world: Tumu-nui.
With his backbone he made the mountain-chains;
With his tears he filled the oceans, lakes and rivers;
With his fingernails and toenails he covered the fish in scales and gave the tortoise a shell;
With his feathers he made the trees and plants;
With his blood he coloured the rainbow and the sunset.
Then he brought his craftsmen with their baskets of chisels and they carved Tane the first god. And so the demi-gods Ru, Hina and Maui were born along with hundreds of others. Tane gilded the sky with stars and he set the sun there to radiate the days and the moon to illuminate the nights.
Ta’aroa decided to finish his work and created man. He had divided the world into seven levels. Man was on the lowest level. Human beings quickly multiplied and Ta’aroa was pleased to see them thriving.
Soon the bottom level was overflowing with life and the inhabitants decided to expand their domain. They made a hole in the level above, climbing upwards until they filled all the levels.
And everything belonged to Ta’aroa, master of all.


Sola scriptura and sola fide are Latin words that mean by Scripture alone and faith alone. Sola scriptura was the principle Martin Luther held too in his argument against the corruption of the Catholic Church. They were willing to hold other writings and even the words of the Pope as equal to the Bible. LutherContinue reading “Luthers “sola fide” and “sola scripture””
Luther wrote out 95 reasons why the Catholic Church was corrupt and needed reformed. He nailed the 95 Theses to the door of the Whittenburg Church. This was the common way of debating other scholars. Luther brought up three important “Walls of the Romanists”. First, “if pressed by the temporal power, they have affirmedContinue reading “Luther and the Reformation”
Luther was not the first person to rebel against the Catholic Church due to their corruption. However, he became a driving force behind the attempt to reform them. The movement ended up becoming known as the Protestant Reformation. In the 1500’s people were suffering from things like the Black Plague and the Church was sufferingContinue reading “Reasons for the Protestant Reformation”
Thesis: The Great Awakening was a time when people who were somewhat religious became very religious.
Thesis: Jesus commanded Christians to preach the gospel all over the earth and it is by His holy providence that provides the clear opportunity to do so.


Step into the gripping world of one of the most notorious manhunts in recent history as we unravel the extraordinary story of Raoul Moat. This real-life thriller takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the darkest corners of the human psyche, where obsession, revenge, and tragedy collide. From the idyllic landscapes of Northumberland to the nationwide media frenzy that ensued, this gripping tale will leave you on the edge of your seat, unable to look away. Here is The Hunt For Raoul Moat – The Extraordinary Real-Life Story of The Hunt For Raoul Moat.
Moat’s desperate escape from justice and his chilling reign of terror captivated the nation and brought fear to the hearts of many. Join us as we delve into the mind of a man pushed to the brink, exploring the factors that led to his deadly rampage, the relentless pursuit of law enforcement, and the enduring legacy of this chilling chapter in British criminal history. Prepare to be enthralled, shocked, and haunted by this harrowing tale of a manhunt that shook a nation to its core.
Background and Early Life of Raoul Moat
Raoul Moat, born on June 17, 1973, in Newcastle upon Tyne, had a troubled childhood marked by fractured family life and brushes with the law. Growing up in the deprived neighborhood of Fenham, Moat faced adversity from an early age.
His parents’ separation and subsequent estrangement from his father left him with a deep sense of abandonment. As a teenager, he became involved in petty crimes, which escalated to more serious offenses as he grew older.
The combination of a troubled upbringing and a predisposition towards violence would eventually set the stage for the events that unfolded years later. Despite his troubled past, Moat had moments of normalcy.
He worked as a bouncer and later as a tree surgeon, displaying a strong physique and a talent for physical work.
However, beneath the surface, his anger and resentment simmered, waiting for an opportunity to erupt. The events leading up to the manhunt were a culmination of a life marked by violence, failed relationships, and a growing sense of injustice.
Events Leading Up to the Manhunt
In the summer of 2010, Raoul Moat’s life took a dark turn. A series of events unfolded, triggering a chain reaction that would lead to a manhunt of unprecedented proportions. The catalyst for Moat’s descent into madness was his failed relationship with Samantha Stobbart, a young woman he had been involved with. Devastated by their breakup, Moat’s anger turned to obsession. Fuelled by jealousy, he became convinced that Stobbart was seeing someone else. This delusion would prove to be the spark that ignited his violent rampage.
On July 3, 2010, Moat armed himself with a shotgun and targeted Stobbart and her new boyfriend, Chris Brown. In a horrific act of violence, he shot them both, leaving Stobbart critically injured and Brown dead.
This shocking act of revenge sent shockwaves through the community and set in motion the manhunt that would grip the nation. The shooting of Stobbart and Brown was just the beginning of a reign of terror that would unfold over the coming days, as Moat embarked on a mission to seek revenge against those he believed had wronged him.
The Shooting of PC David Rathband
Amid the chaos and fear surrounding Raoul Moat’s deadly rampage, one incident would capture the nation’s attention and solidify his status as a public enemy. On July 4, 2010, PC David Rathband, an officer with Northumbria Police, was on patrol when he was shot in the face by Moat. The attack left Rathband permanently blind and in critical condition.
The shocking nature of the assault on a police officer intensified the urgency of the manhunt, with law enforcement agencies across the country mobilizing to bring Moat to justice. The shooting of PC David Rathband marked a turning point in the manhunt, with public sympathy shifting towards the police and a determination to bring Moat to justice at any cost. Unfortunately, later on (20 months) after he had been shot, David decided to take his own life, and David Rathband hung himself.
The Manhunt for Raoul Moat
With the shooting of PC Rathband, the search for Raoul Moat intensified. Police forces from across the country joined the manhunt, deploying hundreds of officers, helicopters, and specialist units in an effort to track down the fugitive.
The search focused on the dense woodlands and rural areas of Northumberland, where Moat was believed to be hiding. As the manhunt progressed, the tension mounted, and the nation held its breath, anxiously waiting for news of Moat’s capture.
Despite the extensive resources dedicated to finding him, Moat managed to evade capture for several days, leaving the police frustrated and the public on edge. His knowledge of the local terrain and his determination to avoid capture made him a formidable adversary.
As the manhunt intensified, the pressure on Moat grew, and his desperation became increasingly apparent. The nation watched in disbelief as the manhunt unfolded, anxiously awaiting the resolution of this chilling chapter in British criminal history.
Media Coverage and Public Fascination
The manhunt for Raoul Moat captured the nation’s attention like few criminal cases before it. The relentless media coverage and the public’s fascination with the story turned Moat into a household name overnight. News outlets provided round-the-clock updates, with reporters stationed at the heart of the action, providing minute-by-minute accounts of the unfolding events.
The sensationalist nature of the coverage, coupled with the public’s morbid curiosity, turned the manhunt into a media spectacle, blurring the lines between news and entertainment.
The intense media scrutiny placed enormous pressure on the police, who faced criticism for their handling of the case. The manhunt became a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with the eyes of the nation watching the authorities’ every move. The media frenzy surrounding the case had a profound impact on both the investigation and the public’s perception of Moat, shaping the narrative and fueling the public’s fascination with his story.
Raoul Moat’s Capture and Aftermath
After a tense and dramatic standoff with the police, Raoul Moat was finally apprehended on July 10, 2010. Cornered in a remote field near the town of Rothbury, he took his own life, bringing an end to the manhunt that had gripped the nation.
The news of Moat’s death brought a mixture of relief, shock, and sorrow. The nation had been held captive by his actions for over a week, and the aftermath of his capture left a lasting impact on the communities affected by his violence.
In the wake of Moat’s death, questions were raised about how the manhunt unfolded and whether it could have been prevented.
The investigation into the case revealed a series of missed opportunities and failures in communication that allowed Moat to evade capture for as long as he did. The public’s fascination with the manhunt shifted towards an examination of the police’s handling of the case, fueling debates about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the role of the media in shaping public perception.
Impact & Legacy of the Raoul Moat Case
The case of Raoul Moat had a profound impact on British society, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be felt to this day. The manhunt exposed deep-seated issues within society, such as the prevalence of domestic violence, mental health awareness, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with complex cases. Moat’s actions sparked a national conversation about these issues, prompting calls for reforms and greater support for victims.
The media’s role in the manhunt also came under scrutiny, with many questioning the ethics of their coverage and the impact it had on the case. The intense media scrutiny created a spectacle out of Moat’s actions, turning him into a twisted anti-hero in the eyes of some. The legacy of the case serves as a cautionary tale about the power of the media and the responsibility they bear in reporting sensitive stories.
While the manhunt for Raoul Moat may have ended, the impact of his actions continues to reverberate through the lives of those affected. The scars left behind by his violence serve as a reminder of the fragility of human life and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger and hatred.
Controversies and Debates Surrounding the Case
The case of Raoul Moat sparked a number of controversies and debates that continue to divide public opinion. Some argue that Moat was a product of his circumstances, a man failed by society and driven to violence by a combination of personal struggles and a sense of injustice. They believe that the failures of the system, particularly in addressing mental health issues and domestic violence, played a significant role in Moat’s descent into madness.
Others view Moat as a dangerous criminal who was solely responsible for his actions. They argue that his violent tendencies and manipulative nature made him a ticking time bomb and that the blame for his actions lies squarely on his shoulders. This perspective emphasizes personal responsibility and the need for individuals to be held accountable for their choices.
The controversies and debates surrounding the case of Raoul Moat highlight the complex nature of criminal behaviour and the challenges faced by society in understanding and addressing the factors that contribute to violence. The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for ongoing dialogue and reform in areas such as mental health, domestic violence prevention, and law enforcement practices.
The real-life manhunt for Raoul Moat stands as a chilling testament to the darkest aspects of the human psyche. This extraordinary story of obsession, revenge, and tragedy captivated the nation and left an indelible mark on British criminal history. From Moat’s troubled background to the events that led to the manhunt, the story offers a glimpse into the complex factors that can push an individual to commit acts of violence.
The manhunt itself, with its intense media coverage and public fascination, revealed both the best and worst aspects of society. It showcased the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring a dangerous fugitive to justice, while also exposing the sensationalist nature of the media and the impact it can have on shaping public perception.
The impact and legacy of the Raoul Moat case continue to be felt, prompting important conversations about issues such as domestic violence, mental health, and the role of the media in reporting sensitive stories. As a society, we must strive to learn from this harrowing tale, working towards a future where individuals like Moat receive the support they need and where the cycle of violence can be broken. The real-life manhunt may be over, but the lessons it has taught us will endure.


As a top historical attraction in Dallas Texas, the George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum is an interactive exploration of the life and presidency of our forty-third president. Located on 15-acres within the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, the grounds are landscaped with native Texas trees and flowers.
With the 9/11 terrorist attack on our nation, the subsequent war on terror, the great recession, and a devastating hurricane, George W. Bush was president through an incredibly trying time in our nation’s history. The library does a great job of paying proper respect to all of these moments in unique and interactive ways.
It was interesting seeing the various gifts given to the Bush family from foreign heads of state. Interesting fact, any gift given to a president is automatically the property of the American people. If a president wanted to keep the gift after their term, they would need to pay the U.S. Treasury the appraised value of the item. Some of the items were amazing works of art, while others were just strange.
Museum Exhibit Gallery
Documents, artifacts, and memorabilia bring a fresh reality of what it was like to serve the country during such a crucial time.
The layout of the library makes it easy to move through, and focus on topics we found the most compelling. As we moved through the library, we experienced the general timeline of President Bush’s presidential run and hist time in the white house.
As we walked through the library, we were reminded of the president’s programs to revitalize low-income communities and faith-based support services.
Responding to September 11
What shaped President Bush’s presidency the most was the 9/11 terror attack and the subsequent response. The exhibit details the attacks on September 11, 2001, the President’s response, and the aftermath affecting the entire nation.
The exhibit has newspaper articles, videos, and commentary in a circular room that recounts the minutes and hours as the attack unfolds.
It was a powerful moment to see the hand-edited speech President Bush gave when addressing the nation after one of the most devastating events in US history.
As we exited the circular hall, we entered into America’s response in the aftermath of such a terrible attack. It was great to be reminded of how the American people rallied and were united in their resolve to heal the nation and prevent future attacks.
The September 11th terror attack wholly changed the nation and the Bush presidency. For the rest of the president’s time in office, the nation was on the offensive to root out terror around the world.
One of the coolest interactive components is the decision points theater. It’s a simulator that throws real-life world crisis at you, provides alternative perspectives from your advisors, then requires you to execute a response. The situation evolves based on your actions, and unintended consequences play out in surprisingly dramatic ways.
Key events, such as Hurrican Katrina, Military in Iraq, 9/ll response, and the capture of Saddam Hussein are examples given in the Decision Points Theatre. We took a seat, decided a topic as a group, then watched situational videos that required our response. It was a great way to show not only the complexity in these situations but the unintended consequences of fluid and critical decision making.
Crisis management handled during the George W Bush administration.
Life in the White House
The exhibit gave a glimpse into what it might be like to live in the White House. The public and private areas were exhibited with artifacts, maps, and photographs, describing the events that took place in the first family’s home.
A full-size replica of the White House’s Oval Office is open and available to interact in.
Cafe 43 is a full-service gourmet restaurant serving local foods Texan style. The casual Courtyard Cafe serves quick bites to suit your needs. It was a HOT Dallas summer, so visitors were not interested in outdoor seating.
This interactive library was informative, interesting, and did a great job honoring the presidential legacy of our forty-third president.
- Purchase tickets online and look for special events on their official website, The George W. Bush Presidental Library, and Museum.
- Discounted rates are available on the Dallas CityPASS.
- Google maps sent us to the shipping docs, but the parking is in a completely different area. Here is a Google Maps link to the Parking for George W. Bush Presidental Library and Museum
- There is no food or drink allowed in the library, and security is pretty tight, so leave it in your car.


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Teaching or Journalism was the vocation Angela aspired to pursue dating back to her fourth grade year in elementary school. She had a desire to make a positive difference in others’ lives and believed it could be accomplished through and by the spoken and written word of literature. A lover of English Composition, she planned to attend college to pursue a degree in Education or Written Communication. However, her plans changed shortly after graduation when her stepmother and father separated. Instead of going to college, she joined the United States Air Force, with hopes to achieve her higher education goals while serving on active duty. For eleven years, Angela served her country with honor and made grave sacrifices, being away from her family. Realizing the toll her career was having on her family, she made the tough decision to separate from the Air Force. However, before doing so, she did achieve her educational goal. She attained her bachelor’s degree. Having developed different interest, she did not pursue Education or Journalism, but Business Management. Yet, her desire to teach and reach others through writing never waned.
After separating the military, Angela suffered a major crisis in her life, which prompted her to pick up the pen to journal her thoughts, her emotions, and her heart. What resulted was a therapeutic awakening that spoke clearly her assignment to share encouragement to the world with a message of meaning through her God-given gift to write. Her journaling, turned into a love for reading. The more she read, the more she desired to write. Before long, that passion resulted in her applying and being accepted into Longridge Writer’s Group. For two years, she created various works of short fiction, articles for different magazines, and penned numerous poetry pieces. In 2006, she was honored to have one of her poems published in the yearly edition of “Timeless Voices” –a book published by The International Library of Poetry.
As time often brings about change, Angela’s life was not excluded. After receiving her literary writing certificate from Longridge, she kept writing, but did not actively seek to have any of her stories published, feeling her family obligations were more important. Though convictions would surface as she listened to numerous sermons about using our gifts and talents, several years would pass before she would answer the call to do what God purposed her to do–to write! With the support of her family and friends, Angela hung up her apron of excuses and decided to entrust God with her gift…His present! Driven by her desire to impart encouragement and hope to her readers, she acknowledges that any God-given gift should be used to edify and influence the lives of others. Her writing is inspired by her love to see relationships flourish and prosper as God intended.
Have questions or comments, send Angela an e-mail.


Title: Erciyes Medical Journal
Abbreviation: Erciyes Med J
Publication Type: Periodical
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Mehmet DOĞANAY (e-mail: [email protected])
Publisher: Kare Publishing (www.karepb.com)
Journal Description: Erciyes Medical Journal is supported by Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine officially and is a blind peer-reviewed free open-access journal, published six issues in a year (January, March, May, July, September, and November).
Start Year: 1979
Average Duration of the First Review Round: 2 months
Type of Publications: Original Article, Brief Report, Editorial Comments, Narrative Review, Systematic Review, Case Report, Image, Letter to the Editor, History of Medicine
Language of Publication: English
Frequency: Six issues per year.
Fee or Charges: This journal assesses NO submission fees, publication fees (article processing charges), or page charges.
Paper Submission: Click here in order to submit your paper. https://emj.manuscriptmanager.net
License: Erciyes Medical Journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


Luther and I went to the Hundred Acre Wood today and played Pooh sticks on the Pooh Bridge.Â (Honestly, I’m not making this up! …)
At the heart of Pooh Country you will find “The Enchanted Places”. Christopher Milne first called them the Enchanted Places in his book of the same name published in 1974. In his book he tells of his childhood and the many adventures he had. The Enchanted Places are situated in and around the Ashdown Forest within the Parish of Hartfield, and are much as they were in those distant days back in the 1920’s. This was where the young Christopher Robin, who was an only child, played many of his childhood games. His adventures were shared with his Nanny, who would accompany him onto the Forest, and his Nanny told them to his mother. Christopher’s father, A.A.Milne, heard about them from his wife. The “Enchanted Places” are therefore the actual settings for the Winnie-the-Pooh stories and in due course Alan Alexander Milne compiled them into his famous books, Winnie-the-Pooh – 1926 and The House at Pooh Corner – 1928.
We had a great time and did an exhausting walk afterward of many miles.Â Luther was a big, brave boy and walked nearly the entire time!


KCDML has a vision to empower youth in Kansas City to create a life of meaning.
The mission of KCDML is to create a participatory, experiential learning environment at the Kansas City Public Library, with a specific goal to transform content consumers into content producers who can then connect their new skills to academic and professional opportunity. KCDML draws on the power of story, coding, digital media, and engaged mentors to achieve this mission.
Although KCDML offers next level technology and dedicated expertise, our primary focus is adolescent development, encouraging and supporting youth voice, and helping youth make connections between their interests and future academic or professional opportunity. The fundamental tenets that we hold as we work with youth are as follows:
- You have to be an active participant in your own learning;
- In order to grow in your craft you have to be willing to create, critique, and present your work;
- Deep learning requires commitment, persistence, and play;
- Technology is a tool, use it as a means to achieve your desired goals.
KCDML is an initiative of the Kansas City Public Library. It is free and open to youth ages 13-18.
Marcus Brown has worked in the field of education and multimedia for more than 15 years. He served as the Math & Media Instructor at The Genesis School and was responsible for producing weekly live radio shows, KC Teen Talk on 1590 and Genesis On The Air on KKFI 90.1 FM. Students participating in this program produced live in-studio and field productions. In addition, Mr. Brown has worked in the area of virtual/online learning, facilitating small group and one on one learning over the web. He has conducted multimedia and/or writing workshops at WEB Dubois Learning Center, ACE Schools, Cristo Rey High School, American Jazz Museum and The Boys and Girls Club. Currently, Mr. Brown is the lead educator for KCDML, which provides a hands on environment for youth to engage in the latest technologies. He graduated with his bachelor’s from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Andrea Sherrel Ellis is the Digital Youth Engagement Manager at the Kansas City Public Library. In this capacity, she secures funding, develops partnerships, and manages staff, volunteers, and youth for the Kansas City Digital Media Lab (KCDML.org). Ms. Ellis has worked in informal education since the late 90’s. She is a media educator and filmmaker who has produced nationally broadcast television and radio spots for BET, served as founding Executive Director for the DC Film Alliance, directed the MHz Shortz Student Film Festival, and facilitated production and media literacy workshops as the Training & Outreach Specialist for Arlington Independent Media. She received her bachelor’s from Rockhurst University and master’s in Media Ecology from New York University.


Welcome to my free sheet music page for beginner piano students, a resource library for teachers and students that I will build over time.
Please contact me with any feedback or corrections, or for any requests.
- Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen (click here: Hallelujah – Cohen arr A. Johnstone)
- Halleluja, Leonard Cohen – Arrangement the second (click here: Hallelujah 2)
- A theme and Variations on Frère Jacques – A. Johnstone (Download here: T&V Frere)
- First Cut Is The Deepest Cat Stevens
- Ode To Joy – The choral theme from Symphony Number 9 “Ode To Joy” Beethoven
- Spirit of the Living God, Audrey Assad – Cello part/transcription from recording (Click here: Spirit of the Living God Cello)
- Amazing Grace – melody for two hands
- Alouette in F – traditional French tune
- Alouette in F – 2 hands – traditional French tune
Für Elise – Beethoven’s much loved song, arranged for easy piano.


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Joseph Felcone began collecting at age two, when he assembled a collection of New Jersey seashells. From seashells he moved to sea glass, and then bottle caps. By age ten he was a seasoned collector. Baseball cards were next, then stamps, then coins. Prep school introduced him to John Steinbeck, and he set out to buy, and read, as many Steinbeck paperbacks as he could. College was a collecting hiatus, but in law school he discovered secondhand book shops and Steinbeck first editions. Returning to New Jersey after law school, he sold his Steinbeck collection and began collecting New Jersey books--first local histories, then major books statewide, then early and rare New Jerseyana.
After a few years practicing law in the family law firm, he left to run a private foundation established by a well-known rare book collector. At the same time he began buying and selling rare books in all fields. As the business grew, he withdrew from the foundation to devote full time to bookselling, and his avocation became his vocation. Today, more than 45 years later, Joseph J. Felcone Inc. is a leading antiquarian bookselling firm handling books and manuscripts from the fifteenth century to the twentieth and with clients throughout the world. Several former Felcone Company employees are now making their own marks in the antiquarian book world. And Joseph Felcone continues to devote a significant part of his time to collecting, studying, and writing about early New Jersey books and the early American book trade. His personal New Jersey library is the finest collection of rare New Jerseyana ever assembled by a private individual, and his collection has formed the basis of several standard reference works that he has written on early New Jersey books and the early New Jersey book trade. An exhibition of highlights of his collection was scheduled to open at the Grolier Club in New York in September 2020, but the show was cancelled on the cusp of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The handsome printed catalogue of the exhibition, New Jersey in Print, 1693–1855: Selections from the Collection of Joseph J. Felcone, is available on our Publications page.


What is it really like to be a writer?
For non-writers, it must seem a very glamorous profession—and in some ways it is! However, as with all jobs, there are up and downs.
From Crises of Confidence to Rabid Rejections, from Writing Envy to Procrastination Perils, Lorraine Mace has covered all aspects of a writer’s life in her humorous Notes from the Margin column in Writing Magazine.
This compilation gives new and existing readers a chance to enjoy the hilarious life of a writer.


Nicholas Allan’s children’s book The Queen’s Knickers has been turned into a play which will be performed at Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival 2013; we caught up with Nicholas to find out more.
What inspired you to become a writer?
I liked the idea of being able to imagine yourself as anything you like and doing anything you like without actually having to do it.
What was the inspiration behind The Queen’s Knickers?
When I was little my older brother used to point to an office block and say, ‘That room is the Queen’s Lavatory.’ I thought that was funny and I think it was on my mind when I thought of The Queen’s Knickers.
What is your favourite part of the story?
I like the way it changes from being about stolen knickers to suddenly becoming a factual account of a Royal Knicker Collection. I also like the parachute knickers and feel they should have been acknowledged by Danny Boyle in his Olympic open ceremony.
How does it feel to have your book turned into a play?
It’s very exciting. Suddenly you see the book in three dimensions and with sound. It’s as if you’d never written the book, that you were watching some new. I can’t wait to see it!
Did you read a lot as a child, and do you still read children’s books now?
I read as much as possible when a child as I didn’t get to be read to much by my mum and dad. At school I read books from the older children’s shelves and hid them behind the ones I was allowed to read. These books were much more exciting. I still read children’s as I like to see what other writers and illustrators do. I also read all those children’s books I missed when I was young. I read Mary Poppins recently. It is very different from the film. Mary Poppins is a much stricter person and extremely vain. I liked this much better.


Who would have thought that quilting and archaeology would go together? For author
Amanda (Mandy) Leins, author of Wanderlust Quilts, they sure do. She was studying for a PhD in classical archaeology before she became a quilter. So not only are there great quilts in this book, there’s great photography from Greece, Rome, and Israel showing the inspirations for the quilts.
This book is perfect for the modern quilter who is looking to move beyond the basics because the projects include more advanced techniques such as curved piecing, scalloped binding, faced finishes, sewing Y-seams, turning personal photos or sketches into quilt designs, mitered corners, and more. You’ll also get ideas for turning your own travel adventures (near or far) into quilts.
Wanderlust Quilts is now available for purchase here.
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Pronunciation: my-REHL beh-renh-GAH-ree
An Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Her Warder are Avar Hachami, Croi Makin and Nuhel Dromand. She is Altara from Ebou Dar.
She is olive-skinned and beautiful. She is almost as tall as Siuan. (NS,Ch3) She is darkly beautiful. Her face is a perfect oval. (TFoH,Ch26) She has large, dark eyes. (TFoH,Ch27) She is olive skinned. (ACoS,Ch11)
Myrelle by Richard Boyé
Points of View#
See Myrelle Berengari's chapter points of view.
Chronology (Possible Spoilers)#
- Myrelle is a novices during the Aiel War. (TFoH,Ch27)
- As a novices, Myrelle puts a trout in Saroiya Sedai's bath. (TFoH,Ch26)
- Myrelle earns the ring the same year as Moiraine and Siuan. (NS,Ch3)
- Tamra summons all Accepted including Myrelle to the Oval Lecture Hall where she announces a bounty for women who recently gave birth. (NS,Ch3)
- The Accepted including Myrelle scramble back to their rooms and prepare to leave the White Tower to take the census. (NS,Ch4)
- At the census Myrelle takes down the sad story of Salia Pomfrey. (NS,Ch6)
- Myrelle and Siuan help Moiraine practice for the test for the shawl. After Elaida's ministrations, Myrelle, Sheriam and Ellid put ointment on Moiraine's and Siuan's bruises. (NS,Ch8)
- When Moiraine returns from her test for the shawl, Myrelle and Sheriam tell her that they just came for Siuan. (NS,Ch10)
- Circa 985-986 NE, Myrelle is raised to the shawl. (LoC,Ch40)
- In Chachin, Myrelle discovers a former novices posing as Green Ajah. The poor girl probably wishes she were stilled and dead before Myrelle is through with her. (LoC,Ch15)
- Before her trip to the Two Rivers, Moiraine passes Lan's bond to Myrelle. (TGH,Ch22)
- After the revolt in the White Tower, Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle establish themselves as the leaders of the Salidar Aes Sedai. (TFoH,Ch27)
- When Siuan and Leane arrive at Salidar, Sheriam, Anaiya, Carlinya and Myrelle question them thoroughly to prove their identity. (TFoH,Ch26)
- Siuan tells Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle that the Red Ajah set up Logain as a false Dragon. They begin planning to select an Amyrlin and Sitters and then move against Elaida. (TFoH,Ch27)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle give Gareth Bryne Siuan and Leane as personal maids. He agrees to build them an army. (TFoH,Ch28)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle meet with Elayne and Nynaeve when they arrive in Salidar. They learn that Elaida already knows about Salidar. They are anxious to learn about Tel'aran'rhiod. (TFoH,Ch50)
- After Moiraine falls through the twisted red doorway, Myrelle feels her new bond to Lan and begins preparing for him to arrive. (TFoH,Ch53, LoC,Ch52)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle keep Elayne and Nynaeve busy at night with trips to Tel'aran'rhiod. (TFoH,Ch54)
- Myrelle begins pressing Nynaeve harder about breaking her block. She tells Theodrin to put special effort into it. (LoC,Ch7, LoC,Ch8)
- Nynaeve and Elayne take Siuan, Leane, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin, Myrelle and Sheriam to the White Tower in Tel'aran'rhiod. After Nynaeve and Leane leave, the rest are trapped in a nightmare until Elayne can rescue them. (LoC,Ch7)
- Nynaeve avoids Myrelle and Croi Makin on a street in Salidar. (LoC,Ch8)
- Nynaeve eavesdrops while Tarna Feir meets with Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle in the Little Tower. They tell her they need more time to consider Elaida's offer. (LoC,Ch12)
- Sheriam, Beonin, Morvrin and Myrelle interview Thom and Juilin when they return from their scouting mission in Amadicia. (LoC,Ch29)
- After Nynaeve Heals Logain, Sheriam, Romanda, Myrelle, Morvrin, Takima, Lelaine, Janya, Delana, Bharatine, Beonin, Varilin and Nisao all pile into the small room to see what happened. Sheriam and Myrelle then take her to the Little Tower where she Heals Siuan and Leane. (LoC,Ch30)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin, Myrelle and Siuan meet with Amys, Bair and Egwene in the Heart of the Stone in Tel'aran'rhiod. The Aes Sedai summon Egwene to Salidar. (LoC,Ch32)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin, Myrelle and Siuan are meeting when Egwene arrives. They tell her she is to be the next Amyrlin. (LoC,Ch34)
- Sheriam and her circle prepare Egwene for the ceremony. Sheriam, Morvrin and Myrelle accompany Egwene to the Little Tower while Anaiya, Beonin and Carlinya wait outside. (LoC,Ch35)
- Sheriam, Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin and Myrelle keep Egwene up half the night telling her what they think is important. (LoC,Ch36)
- Myrelle offers to bond Mat as her Warder. Twice. (LoC,Ch44)
- Lan responds to the pull of Myrelle's bond to him and comes to her. She enlists Nisao to help Heal his mind. (LoC,Ch52)
- Egwene asks Myrelle to accompany her, Siuan, and Bryne on a ride. (ACoS,Ch11)
- They reach a camp where Nisao and Lan are staying. Myrelle and Nisao have been keeping Lan for twenty days. She promises Egwene that she will pass Lan's bond to Nynaeve. Moiraine passed the bond to her because she is the only one in centuries to save more than one Warder after his Aes Sedai died. She swears fealty to Egwene. (ACoS,Ch12)
- Egwene sends Anaiya, Beonin and Myrelle to secretly meet with the Andoran nobles and pave the way for the formal meeting with the Sitters. (TPoD,Ch15)
- The sisters who swore fealty to Egwene are still unsettled by it. Myrelle often flinches when she sees Egwene. (TPoD,Ch16)
- Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya, Morvrin, Myrelle, Nisao, Sheriam and their Warder accompany Egwene and Gareth Bryne when they scout Tar Valon. Myrelle is annoyed when she hears that Faiselle supports negotiations. (CoT,Ch16)
- Egwene and her party return to the Salidar Aes Sedai camp. Her Council members go to report to the heads of their respective Ajahs. (CoT,Ch17)
- Morvrin and Myrelle report to Egwene that Akarrin and her party have returned and that Escaralde and Malind have called the Hall to meet. (CoT,Ch18)
- Egwene's Council accompanies her to the meeting of the Hall. Myrelle gives advice on what Malind might do. (CoT,Ch19)
- Morvrin and Myrelle report to Egwene on the negotiations with the White Tower. Egwene outlines her proposal for the Kin to Myrelle, Maigan and Romanda who are shocked. Lelaine suggests that Myrelle takes Llyw's bond now that Kairen is dead, but Myrelle declines. (CoT,Ch30)
- Siuan reports to Carlinya, Morvrin, Myrelle and Sheriam that Egwene and Leane are well and are prisoners in the White Tower. (KoD,Ch1)
- Malind and Faiselle badger Myrelle into bonding Llyw. (KoD,Ch23)
- Faolain, Theodrin, Myrelle and Nisao are all sent with the embassy to the Black Tower. (TGS,Ch45)
- After her test for the shawl, Nynaeve Travels to the camp by the Black Tower, confronts Myrelle and coerces her into passing Lan's bond to her. (ToM,Ch20)
Other References (Possible Spoilers)#
- In The Great Hunt
- TGH,Ch22 - Moiraine tells Lan that she passed his bond to Myrelle. She already has three Warder.
- In The Dragon Reborn
- TDR,Ch7 - Moiraine goads Lan, telling him she will send him on to Myrelle. Perrin asks who Myrelle is, but Moiraine just says she is Green Ajah.
- In The Fires of Heaven
- TFoH,Ch26 - Myrelle is younger than Siuan, Leane, Carlinya and Sheriam.
- TFoH,Ch53 - When Moiraine disappears Lan can feel the pull from Myrelle somewhere in the west.
- In Lord of Chaos
- LoC,Ch7 - Myrelle's attire in Tel'aran'rhiod mark her as Altara.
- LoC,Ch12 - Siuan taunts Nynaeve and Elayne telling them what Myrelle did to a novices who posed as a Green Ajah sister.
- LoC,Ch34 - Sheriam is stronger in the One Power than Myrelle who, in turn, is stronger than Anaiya, Beonin, Carlinya and Morvrin.
- LoC,Ch40 - Myrelle is head of the Green Ajah among the Salidar Aes Sedai even though she has been Aes Sedai less than fifteen years.
- In A Crown of Swords
- ACoS,Ch12 - Myrelle is an excellent horseback rider.
- ACoS,Ch12 - Egwene plans to take Myrelle, Sheriam, Carlinya, Beonin, Anaiya and Morvrin into Tel'aran'rhiod that night to meet with the Wise Ones to prove that the merchant's rumor about Rand kneeling to Elaida is false.
- ACoS,Ch12 - Siuan implies that Myrelle is from Ebou Dar.
- ACoS,Ch12 - Myrelle is poor at Healing.
- ACoS,Ch31 - Lan tells Nynaeve that Myrelle holds his bond.
- In The Path of Daggers
- TPoD,Ch17 - At the meeting with the Salidar Aes Sedai Sitters, Egwene hopes the Andoran nobles will not mention Myrelle and the others who secretly met with them earlier.
- In Winters Heart
- WH,Ch25 - Rand knows he can ask Alanna to release her bond to him after hearing about Lan and his bond to Myrelle.
- In Crossroads of Twilight
- CoT,Ch23 - Lan and Nynaeve keep Myrelle and her bond to Lan a close secret.
- CoT,Ch30 - Maigan is as high in Aes Sedai standing as Morvrin or Myrelle.
- Crossroads of Twilight,Glossary - Her full name is Myrelle Berengari.
- In Knife of Dreams
- KoD,Ch20 - It still grates on Nynaeve that Myrelle holds Lan's bond.
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My 2012 Reading List
Besides continuing my Year of C.S. Lewis, here are some books I’m planning to finish in 2012:
– Confessions by St. Augustine (reading)
– The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (reading)
– Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (reading)
– The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton
– Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
– The Iliad by Homer
– The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton
– Apologia Pro Vita Sua by Cardinal John Henry Newman
– An Essay on the Development of Doctrine by Cardinal John Henry Newman
– Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed
– Life of Christ by Fulton Sheen
– Witness to Hope by George Weigel
Have you read any of these?
Which books are you planning to read in 2012?


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With this crochet leaf tutorial we will show how to crochet irish leaf. In part 2 of this crochet irish leaf tutorial we continue to crochet this beautiful leaf. And you can learn how to crochet tall stitches in this crochet video tutorial. How to crochet irish leaf was made with yarn :100% Cotton, 169m/50g, Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi), and Crochet hook #4 (US standard), 2.00 mm diameter.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD HATES READING
What happens when you’ve read thousands of bedtime stories, traipsed to the library every week and sometimes several times a week, as if it was an amusement park, to check out books, read everything from labels to billboards, signs and beyond? When you’ve pulled out every strategy in the book, and then some, to develop your child’s love for reading only to be told, “Who cares about reading?”
When my 6 year-old boldly uttered those words, I was crushed. How could I not be? Books were, are…life. Ultimately, I knew he’d eventually come around.
So, why would some kids rather clean their room than read?
Children typically hate reading for 4 reasons:
1. It’s hard. Kids who struggle with reading typically aren’t too fond of it, which makes perfect sense. Children and adults alike don’t typically enjoy things that are challenging.
2. They think it’s boring. Nobody wants to do something that’s going to bore them to tears, right? The thing is, they haven’t found that book that speaks to them. One they can relate to or has something in it for them.
3. Too many distractions. From social media, video games, technology – they are all distractions to reading.
4. Negative view of reading. When children hear or see parents or people who are close to them don’t value reading, it can affect their motivation or perception of reading.
Well, my kiddo was an excellent reader and didn’t have any of those distractions. He just hadn’t found the, ‘What’s-in-it-for-me factor.’ Just a year later that came in the form of his kindergarten teacher named Mrs. Knight. She challenged him through Reading Counts and told him what a good reader he was. After a few months of that, he was hooked!
Here are 5 strategies to win them over:
1. If you suspect or know they are struggling with reading, do some investigation and discover which area they’re struggling with and work on it. Or, contact their teacher to see if the problem is being addressed at school.
2. Is boredom the culprit? Take a trip. to the library or bookstore, have someone guide you to books that involve their favorite hobby or character. Give them the freedom to choose their own books. And, introduce them to some fun graphic novels like Baby Mouse, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and more.
3. Are they distracted by technology and media? Reduce the amount of time they watch devices or play video games. I highly suggest that you remove computers, laptops, and televisions from their rooms. My kids have never been allowed to have TVs in their rooms. To build their interest in reading, leave book crumbs (enticing information, visual pieces of print that pique their curiosity) that make reading irresistible by leaving interesting magazines around the house. Clip or print out short stories you think they might like.
4. To combat negativity, make sure you demonstrate that you value reading by speaking positively about it and showing interest in books. Although you can’t control what other people say, if you hear a negative comment about reading, try to override it with positive ones.
5. If all else fails, enlist help. Talk to family members, friends, teachers, and get them to rave about reading to your kiddo. Tell them to ask your child about what book they are currently reading. Encourage them to buy books that would fit them.
Even with your best efforts, it won’t happen overnight or on your timetable. Give it some time, stay consistent, and it will happen.
If you have book detester, try these strategies and see what happens.
Happy (And Much Successful) Reading!


Hello Legacy Parents – It’s hard to believe we’re just two weeks until the end of this school year! Again, we want to thank you for all the ways in which you’ve ensured your students and their teachers have remained connected and engaged these past couple months. This time has certainly set a new standard for the teacher-parent partnership!
As we get ready for the final week of school (June 8-12) and beyond, we want you to be aware of the following items:
Monday, June 8: Last Monday packet pick-up day. This will be the last Monday packet pick-up day. Students will need to return their completed packets on Thursday, June 11.
Thursday, June 11: Last meal pick-up day, Monday packet return, returning of books. This will be our last meal pick-up day, and you’ll want to be sure to come by with your students because not only will the meals be awesome, but all of our teachers will be greeting students while dancing to Mr. Stallcop’s favorite playlist -- our COVID-19 version of the annual, last-day-of-school teacher talent show!
Completed Monday packets are returned this day.
Also, on June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., parents and students can start dropping off library books, grade-level books, and other grade-level materials if they need to be returned. Grade-level boxes will be outside in front of the school in which to put books and materials. An EA will be there to assist.
Friday, June 12: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! -- and last day for returning library books and grade-level books/materials. Again, grade-level boxes will be outside in front of the school in which to put books and materials. An EA will be there to assist.
June 15 & 16: Computer device return. From 9 am-3 pm, those students with checked-out devices from the school that they’ve been using for remote learning will need to return them along with their completed paperwork.
Monday, August 10: First day of the 2020-2021 school year! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back at school! Until then, we will keep you aware of any updates or modifications to help us all prepare for our return.
Have a great summer!


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