MISS MARY’S RAMBLING NEWS

Hello my dear friends in news paper land. I hope all of you have had
better news than I have gotten this week. It seems a very dear lady at
the Senior Center has become very ill.
Her name is Isa Deaton. Please pray for her. She is an awesome Lady.

The other bad news I got was about my dear friend Mam over in Wales. It
seems she started to deteriorate and was sent back to the regular
hospital where they are trying to build up her strength. But she is very

frail. I know there are people out there who will pray for her. She too
is an awesome lady.

On Tuesday several Seniors brought bakery goods and home made candy to
the center and some of the workers took trays of it out to sell as part
of a fund raiser for the center. I guess finances are getting bad and we

must do some fund raisers.

We are selling chances on a beautiful Valentine basket from now till
February 13th. That way the winner can give it to their significant
other for Valentines day. The chances are one dollar each or six chances

for five dollars.

The Basket is filled with a Twenty Five dollar Visa gift card, Twenty
dollar dinner certificate for two at El Cancun, beautiful plush
Valentine Dog, bottle of Victoria’s Secret Perfume, Bottle of Sparkling
Grape juice with two Fancy Wine Glasses, Heart shaped box of Chocolates
plus lots of assorted small Valentine Candies, a Valentine DVD called
(P.S. I love you) , A candle Berry Candle, Heart shaped Figurine, Heart
Tart Burner, Valentine Plaque, Valentine Balloon and last but not least
a certificate from The Touch of Grace for a Half Dozen Roses. The
contents of this beautiful Basket amounts to a minimum total of One
Hundred Twenty Dollars.

It would make one great gift for a special lady or several smaller gifts

for other special girls in your life. Please buy some tickets or perhaps

talk your friends into buying some. We would appreciate it so very much.

We are having an indoor yard and bake sale the first week of April. If
anyone has anything they would like to donate please drop it off between

8am and 1pm Monday through Friday at the Senior Center behind the court
house. Large or small it will be welcome.

My little sister Laverne called me a couple of times this past week. She

really isn’t doing well. She has Heart problems, Pancreas problems and
something wrong with her arms. They swell up so bad she can not close
her hands. Just trying to open her door causes her such pain she can
hardly stand it. I worry so much about her. I am still asking for
prayers from all who wish to pray for her.

On Thursday we had music at the Center. It was the John and Ellis
singers. They consist of John Wireman and Ellis Linkous with their guest

Wanda Linkous, Who recently got a new Autoharp. Man can she ever play
that thing. Earl and Sonya Patton, Marjorie Baily, Viola Brewer and Bob
Peck. It was a great morning of music and singing. Followed by a
delicious lunch.  

On Friday we played candy bar bingo. There was a nice assortment of
candy bars not that we really need the candy but we all really enjoyed
playing bingo, and the candy was a nice treat. We also had two games of
rook going at one time after the bingo was over.

We got two nice size tables just for playing rook on. Plus we got a
beautiful wrought iron table and four matching chairs to go on our front

porch. They look great. We also got beautiful table cloths to cover all
our dining tables.

It was really nice to see Mr Ed Yager back at the center on Friday. He
was absent for several days and we were worried about him. He said he
had been sick but was feeling better today.

Pearly Stacy was finally back in the Center on Friday as well. She had
been absent for quite a while. She said she had been very sick. Then on
Monday she came in with a badly bruised and scratched face. Seems on
Sunday as she and her hubby were leaving home she fell in the drive way
right on her face.

Last week Haroletta came into the Center to see us. It was so funny
because all morning I kept calling Dena, Haroletta. She had her daughter

and the two little ones with her. It was so good to see all of them. We
love Dena but we still love Haroletta too. They are two wonderful young
ladies

Kenneth Hatton has been working on the exercise equipment we have at the

center. Dena hopes to get some exercise classes started. If any of you
have any equipment that you would like to donate we would be happy to
accept it.

Bob and I went to play bingo in Winchester Sunday. Of course we did not
win. But it was Bob’s 75th. birthday and we had fun. Bob got lots of
Cards, phone calls and best wishes. I hope we can do the same thing when

I turn 75.

It sure has been raining a lot for the past week. But that is so much
better than snow. Anytime the temp is above 40 degrees I am happy. At
least I don’t have to worry about sliding on the ice.

Everyone take care, Be safe and be happy till we meet again right here
next week. May God bless us all. Mary Peck 668-7907

So now Britain is pulling away from Europe in a way that some parts of our nation may not appreciate, what future Britain? What of Scotland, already nationalist drums call longingly for Independence. Closer European ties offer a perfect environment for there national ambitions to flourish within the wider family of Europe.

I respect nationalists, The Scottish and my locals the Welsh. They want and will get more say in there independent futures. I personally don’t fit any nationalist requirements, being half Scottish half English by birth, and having half Welsh children, I feel British to my very core and will do whatever our independent political futures holds.

Will Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales vote for European membership rather than continuing within the United Kingdom? Is it possible the unthinkable could happen? Could the death bell be ringing for the trusty old United Kingdom? Oh I am sure the new independent nations would thrive and live on together happily enough, but I truly feel, if Great Britain in her current form where to pass away, we will have lost a very dear, much loved, irreplaceable friend. 

So I say this, long live the Queen and long live our beloved United Kingdom.

The 42 year-old Wales boss and former Everton, Leeds, Bolton and Newcastle midfielder was found dead in his home today (27th November). It is thought he hanged himself and The Football Association of Wales have confirmed his death and said that his family had authorised the release of the information. According to the police, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Many footballers and fans have been paying their respects on his twitter page and Robbie Savage wrote: “He was upbeat on phone yesterday we were laughing together , talking football and dancing he was a great teammate and a great friend #RIP.”

RIP Gary Speed.

Death rates from both diseases was higher in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and 10 types of cancers thought to be related to poor diet in all three areas. According to research, if the way people eat British-style applied, it’s not impossible about 30 thousand people a year could be saved.

The experts said this study is not designed to favor the privilege of eating the way British people and not for the English diet is considered very healthy. The final goal of research is very simple, namely the English type of diet was chosen because it is easy to follow everywhere.

“The main dietary factor that differentiates (high-low) mortality rates are the elements of fruit and vegetables,” said lead researcher Dr. Peter Scarborough.

“Consumption of fruits and vegetables in Scotland about 12 percent lower than in England. Similarly, consumption of fruits and vegetables in Northern Ireland about 20 percent lower. The level of consumption in Wales is similar to these numbers. Another important factor is the consumption of salt and fat saturated, which is lower in the UK, but higher in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, “explains Peter.

The researchers believe, one surefire efforts to reduce the death rate due to danger of the types of food it is to implement a food tax. Denmark for example, has imposed the tax for food high in saturated fat. A number of other countries began to consider a similar idea to the product of soft drinks or high-calorie foods

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Royal couple Prince William and his wife Catherine have finally chosen a permanent apartment in London. According to close sources, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose the former apartment of Princess Margaret as their permanent London residence.

The couple would move into the Kensington Palace in about two years, officials say. This is to allow for structural repairs to be carried out.

Currently, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge use a smaller property in the palace when they are in the city.

The Princess of Wales and late mother of Prince Williams, Diana before her death in 1997 also had an apartment at Kensington Palace.

When The Duke is not carrying out royal duties, he together with his wife Catherine live in north Wales.

Structural works on the Kensington Palace would include correcting and reinstalling heating and water systems. The electrical wiring would also be checked and improved before the couple can move in.

A little history about the palace shows it was remoulded by Architect Christopher Wren who is known famously for creating the St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Palace has been a royal residence since 1689. Till her death in 2002, the Kensington Palace had been a home to Princess Margaret for over 40 years.

Kensington Palace

I love sledging, making snowmen and igloos, snowball fights,pushing cars up the hills, walks in the deep snow, lovely views, days off. My perfect days.

From tuesday expect to feel cold, wednesday to friday reaching bitterly cold temperatures across the UK, with snowfall in Scotland and in high areas/hills of Northern England/Wales, possibly reaching down to near Cornwall by the end of next week. Although it’s very hard to predict long term, forecasters are predicting possible widespread snowfalls across the whole of the UK by the end of October. I scarsely believe this, but I’m fairly certain November will see snow all across the UK, especially cold temperatures in the South with lots of frost and possibly snow. November–> March will Most Likely see heavy snowfall across the whole UK. I expect this will be the coldest winter period for over 100 years.

Don’t get your hopes too high, but I’m fairly sure this is accurate, as sun activity has been low.

WORST CASE SENARIO = Katla may erupt soon, creating sulfur (used to be sulphur) ash clouds. Could be a tiny eruption or could be big, noone knows. This could, IF big enough eruption, cool down the Northern hemisphere by blocking suns rays from reaching us for a few days/weeks. This would cause records to be smashed, with the temperature well below average, and cause crops to fail animals to die e.t.c. like it has before in the 1600’s, and deaths from toxic fumes if people have lung cancer.
The only thing thats certain is it will effect airlines stock = down because loss of business when ash clouds mean they cant fly. Major disruptions for people who travel by plane.

Global warming seems to be a lie. We seem to be in a cooling trend now, possibly for 30 years.

Abertillery, Wales

At the time of Harold Jones’s killing spree, Abertillery was the second largest town in Monmouthshire, Wales.  The town had a population of nigh on 40,000 inhabitants, the majority living in tightly packed, back-to-back terraced houses in narrow streets and most of the men worked hard in the thriving coal mines.  But, apart from the usual crimes that prevailed in such poor conditions – drunkenness, theft, robbery and the like – Abertillery was a close-knit, family orientated community.  So it was no surprise that the most heinous crime of child murder shook this community to its core.

Young Harold Jones

It all began on a normal Saturday morning – 5 February 1921 – when 8 year old Freda Burnell of Earl Street was sent by her father, Fred, to go to Mortimer’s Corn Stores in Somerset Street to buy some poultry food and spice.  This errand shouldn’t have taken more than a few minutes and Fred Burnell became concerned as time went by and his young daughter hadn’t arrived home.  As most parents would do, he visited Mortimer’s to check whether the child had gone to the store and met with the 15 year old assistant, Harold Jones, who told the distraught man that Freda had indeed visited.  Harold told Fred that she’d been the first customer of the day just after 9.00 and had left with the purchases about 10 minutes later.

Fred went home and waited a bit longer but became increasingly worried so began searching the nearby streets.  After searching for about six hours he alerted the police who began to speak to local people, including Harold Jones, but couldn’t find out any more about Freda’s disappearance than had Fred Burnell.  A police search of the area began aided by members of the public but, by midnight, the search was put on hold and it was recommended that everyone should return home and rest before a further search began at dawn the following morning.

At about 7.30 the following morning – Sunday -  in a lane running behind Duke Street, a collier saw in the distance what he thought was a load of rags.  Being naturally inquisitive, he approached the bundle and could then see it was the body of a small child and, on closer inspection, it became clear that the child was Freda and she had obviously been brutally attacked.

As is normal in such circumstances, an examination was undertaken and it was discovered that this small innocent child had died some time during the morning of the previous day.  Scotland Yard detectives  were sent  to Wales from London to assist the investigations being carried out by the local police, the local force not being used to dealing with such horrific crimes.  After thorough investigation, by the following Thursday Harold Jones had been arrested and charged with murder.

Amongst the evidence, a witness came forward who confirmed that screams had been heard coming from a shed used by Mortimer’s Corn Stores for which Harold Jones held the only key. Furthermore, a handkerchief used by Freda was found in the shed together with an axe which it was claimed may have been used in the attack.

Jones denied that he had murdered Freda and, despite the weight of evidence laid before the Court, it was considered circumstantial and so he was acquitted at his trial which took place on 21 June 1921 at Monmouth Assizes.

Strangely enough, Harold Jones returned home to an extremely warm welcome, presumably because the neighbourhood couldn’t believe that a young, hard working local boy who was well known in the area, could possibly be guilty of such a dreadful crime.  But this euphoria was short lived as a couple or so weeks later 11 year old Florrie Little went missing.

Late on the evening of Friday 8 July, Jones apparently lured the girl, who lived just three doors down, into his home while his parents were out.  Jones was said to have horrifically attacked the girl and then hid her body in the attic. Unfortunately for Harold, but fortunately for the police, it was difficult for Harold to keep the body hidden for any length of time without his parents becoming aware, so  in effect he was completely trapped.

Presumably he was certain in his own mind that if he held his nerve he could come up with a plan to dispose of the body without being seen so be confidently assisted the police out on the streets when they began a search for Florrie,  When a search of the streets and surrounding area didn’t bear fruit, the police then began a house to house search.  Eventually they reached Harold’s house and Harold’s father, Philip, gladly invited them in considering he had nothing to hide from them.  Harold, prior to  the search of his own home, had left the house but when Florrie’s body was discovered in the attic, his father, being an honest, law abiding and community spirited man, went out in search of the boy and found him on one of the nearby streets and brought him home.

The neighbouring streets were now a-twitter with the news which spread throughout the town that young Harold Jones had been arrested.  Harold was sent for trial at Monmouth, and this time he confessed to the crime of murdering Florrie.  At the time, he also made a statement in which he admitted murdering Freda Burnell.

Luckily for Jones he was still under the age of 16 by just a couple of months at the time of his trial, so he managed to avoid being hanged but he served a 20 year prison sentence.

Harold Jones following his release from prison (1941)

Again, his release seems somewhat odd.  He had gone to prison having been considered a “dangerous psychopath”, but upon applying for parole in 1941, much to  strong opposition from the governor and the prison psychiatrist, Harold, by this time 35-years old, was freed.  He immediately changed his name and vanished from the area

But it seems that the tale of this evil murderer may not have ended upon his release from prison … to be continued!

His body 107 centimetre body was found partially eaten in the badger burrow. At the moment it is not yet clear how the adult actor died but they still have not ruled out the option of suicide.

Adult film Producer, Dexter Yamunkeh said they Percy, this adult actor, was a small man with huge problems. He was doing very well but also was under a big amount of pressure just like everyone else in that industry.

In a recent interview Percy revealed how he felt about his growing career as Ramsey’s double. He also said that lookalike actors get more money that regular actors. And because dwarf lookalikes are extremely rare, he could demand top dollars.

LLnafair pwll has been inhabited by people since the neothilic Period (4,000-2,000C).

Most of their economy in those days was Agriculture and until this lates century most of the estates would have been owned by farmers.

For example in 1844 almost 92% of the land there was owned by farmers.

I think we can safely say that most of the major changes came about as a result of the construction of thomas telford’s new road in the 1820s and also with the arrival of the railway crossing at brittannia bridge at that the beginning of the 1850s.

this in turn led to a development of a new part of the village (Pentre Isaf) Lower bridge.

As a result of this tradesmen moved into the area eg craftsmen,traders,and shopkeepers and Llanfairpwllbecame an important ciommercial centre serving agricultural acres Llanedwen and Penmynydd.

The period that came between 1850 and 1914 was a golden age in the economic history of this village.

Llanfair P.G. when translated to english means :-’The Mary church by the pool near the White Hazel’s ‘the village was renamed in the 19th century. Whyy was this?

The name Llanfairpwllgwyngylchgogerychwyrndrobwlllantysiliogogogoch,was actually inve ted by a cobbler from nearby Meani bridge,he had no idea at the timethat he had created one of the most successful tourist marketing plans of all times.

Because of this many tradesmen moed into this area they would have consisted of shopkeepers,craftsmen,traders and many more also.

Inbetween 1850 and 1914 there was the establishment of a Post Office,as well as six pubs,two schools,a brewery and a hotel.

however the period after qround 1918 did prove to be a very dificult time indeed.

When the soldiers returned from the war there were many problems facing themeg,emigration and unemplyment being two of these problems.

But coming nearer to the 1960s and 1970s the new illage began to take place.

there was indeed extensive buildings on sites,and the actual population un this village rose from 1,172 in 1061 to 3,101 in 1971

This quaint village to this day retains it’s village atmosphere ,even though there are nearly as many inhabitants there than in some small Welsh towns.

Cover of Dogs

For the study was conducted in South Wales youth groups and gangs. Interviewed 25 youth and 7 animal welfare and youth practitioners, including veterinarians and dog guardians. All the young people considered themselves part of any group, more than half of them belonged to the gang. Most of the dogs raised more than half of them are – bull-type breeds. Friendship and socialization with friends was the main reason why young people acquired a pet. Also, dogs were considered to be the protection and strengthening of youth perceived “cool”, “powerful” status. Some young dogs used as weapons to defend themselves or fighting dogs. Researchers have identified more than 20 types of animal abuse cases in dogs and other small animals.
The study authors conclude: “Dogs perform specific functions – they are companions and social group. However, they also carry out non-essential functions – are used as accessories, weapons, often they are not cared for properly or abused. While this controversial young people do not want to accept this paradox.