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Many fraternal organizations began during the last half of the 1800s. The Masons and the Oddfellows had earlier beginnings. These organizations usually began when a group of men saw a need within their circle of friends. Many were patterned after the Masonic orders with degrees, rituals and, of course, rules and regulations.The Grange is one organization that included women in the organization on an equal basis. Some lodges had auxiliaries for the women, but many were exclusively for male members. Each organization was composed of local, state and national levels of meetings, officers ...

The Rule Of Thirds, Dynamic Symmetry And Other Tools

Welcome to another edition of Let's Talk Photography! As we move from one topic to the next, you'll find me bouncing between basic camera information for beginners and more advanced topics for those of us "photo nerds" out there. I want to maintain interest for as many photo enthusiasts as possible. This topic, however, applies to everyone and it deals with composing your photograph to make it more interesting.Composition is important in that it gives your photograph life. You never look at the world centered directly in front of you and you should take that into consideration when ...

Understanding Facts And Myths About Sexual Assault

Many myths still exist about sexual assault. Quite often these myths place the blame on the victim. These myths are just that, myths, and understanding that may help recovery. Bottom line - you are not to blame for what happened to you!Myth: It's easy to spot a sex offender. They are creepy and have shifty eyes.Fact: Sex offenders come from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, sex, and age. Do not let your guard down, first impressions can be misleading.Myth: Individuals who commit rape are mentally ill, psychotic and cannot help themselves.Fact: Very few perpetrators are mentally ...

Time Table

"The sands of time are eroded by the river of constant change."-Peter Gabriel, Genesis' "Firth of Fifth"This may be the biggest understatement in the 128-week history of this column, but I'll say it anyway: the power of music is a wondrous thing.And while that may be one of the more nebulous statements I've made, I can specify by saying that music's ability to transport me to a life I once knew probably makes it the closest I will ever come to experiencing time travel - even if it's all in my own head.Just for a bit of a historical context, I don't believe I've made any secret in the ...

Detroit Band Jeremy Porter, Tucos To Perform At Wine Cellar Oct. 14

A Detroit-based band will return to Jamestown in the midst of its tour of the Northeastern U.S., this time in a different downtown venue.Jeremy Porter and The Tucos, who had previously made their Jamestown debut earlier this year at Mojo's Music Bar, will perform at The Wine Cellar on Friday, Oct. 14, performing three sets from 9 p.m. to midnight.With influences such as Cheap Trick, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard and Ted Nugent shaping its own unique sound, the alt-country trio received a surprisingly warm welcome in Jamestown during its first visit - a feat it hopes to recreate in next ...

A Sitdown With Dr. Henry Jekyll … And Mr. Edward Hyde

I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Switala as he prepares to perform the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the powerful pop rock musical "Jekyll and Hyde," to be staged at Lucille Ball Little Theater. Switala openly admits (this role) "is an acting fest of mind, body and voice." In an attempt to cure his ailing father's mental illness by separating "Good" from "evil" in the human personality, a talented physician Dr. Jekyll inadvertently creates an alternate personality of pure evil, dubbed Mr. Hyde, who wreaks murderous havoc on the city of London."This role has ...