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*Located*
On October 1, 2019, Lapp was located in Pottsville, PA. Pennsylvania State Police assisted in locating Lapp.
SP Amity, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) are attempting to locate Molton R. Lapp, 14 years old from the town of Genesee, Allegany County. Lapp was last seen on September 23, 2019 at her residence. Lapp left a note stating she was leaving the area with an unknown individual and has traveled to an unknown location. Lapp is believed to be outside New York State, possibly within the state of Pennsylvania.
Manhattan Theatre Club’s "The New Englanders" Opens Wednesday, October 2
Manhattan Theatre Club
Opens Tomorrow – Wednesday, October 2
At The Studio at Stage II – Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center
Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of The New Englanders, the new play by Jeff Augustin (Little Children Dream of God) and directed by Saheem Ali (Sugar in Our Wounds), opens tomorrow night at MTC’s The Studio at Stage II – The Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series (131 West 55th Street).
Can you ever really live the life you envisioned? In a mixed race family, a teenaged daughter and her dads are all trying to find happiness. Eisa wants to be the next Lauryn Hill and is struggling to break free of her sleepy New England town where she feels hopelessly trapped. Her fathers are being pulled in different directions of their own, one trying to re-connect with an old love, the other clinging to the path he always believed would be their future.
Saheem Ali (Sugar in our Wounds) directs the MTC debut of Jeff Augustin’s (Little Children Dream of God) newest play.
The cast of The New Englanders features Teagle F. Bougere (Socrates, A Raisin In the Sun), Patrick Breen (The Normal Heart, Next Fall), Crystal Finn (Kingdom Come), Adam Langdon (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tour), Javier Muñoz (Hamilton, In the Heights), and Kara Young (Hair Wolf).
The New Englanders’ creative team includes Arnulfo Maldonado (scenic design), Dede Ayite (costume design), Alan C. Edwards (lighting design), Palmer Hefferan (sound design), and Michael Thurber (original music).
Manhattan Theatre Club, under the leadership of Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Producer Barry Grove, has become one of the country’s most prominent and prestigious theatre companies. Over the past four and a half decades, MTC productions have earned numerous awards including 7 Pulitzer Prizes and 27 Tony Awards. MTC has a Broadway home at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) and two Off-Broadway theatres at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street). Renowned MTC productions include INK by James Graham, Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney; the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner Cost of Living by Martyna Majok; Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes; August Wilson’s Jitney and The Piano Lesson; Heisenberg by Simon Stephens; The Father by Florian Zeller with translation by Christopher Hampton; Fool For Love by Sam Shepard; Airline Highway by Lisa D’Amour; Casa Valentina by Harvey Fierstein; Outside Mullingar and Doubt by John Patrick Shanley; The Commons of Pensacola by Amanda Peet; Murder Ballad by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash; The Assembled Parties by Richard Greenberg; Wit by Margaret Edson; Venus in Fur by David Ives; Good People and Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire; The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez; Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies; Ruined by Lynn Nottage; Proof by David Auburn; The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife by Charles Busch; Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally; Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley; and Ain’t Misbehavin’, the Fats Waller musical. For more information on MTC, please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com.
The Studio at Stage II has been partially underwritten with a major grant from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30pm; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. The Wednesday opening night curtain time is 7:30pm.
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13: Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm; Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm.
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20: Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm; Matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:30pm.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets for The New Englanders can be purchased online at www.nycitycenter.org, by calling CityTix at 212-581-1212, or by visiting the New York City Center box office (131 West 55th Street). New and renewing subscribers can join MTC’s 2019-2020 season now by calling MTC Subscriber Services at (212) 399-3030. For more information and a full performance schedule, please visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com.
To sign up for MTC’s “30 Under 35” program, offering $30 tickets for theatregoers age 35 and under, visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com/30under35/.
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Singapore needs a massive revamp of the income tax regime
The poor Singaporeans are the highest taxed individuals in Singapore in nett terms. Though many have been beguiled by the little income tax they are paying, many low income and no income Singaporeans are still subject to the regressive GST, taxing on everything that a Singaporean used and consumed. This is very unhealthy and discriminatory against the poor and low income Singaporeans. At 7% GST,
Eric Conway: MDTheatreGuide.com: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Theatre Morgan
Whitley Cargill (Laura) and Daymon Gray (The Gentleman Caller) – photo by Dr. Eric Conway
Dr. Eric Conway writes:
If you believed that my review of Theatre Morgan’s THE GLASS MENAGERIE may have been biased, please read review by the Maryland Theatre Guide for an additional opinion below.
To quote the review: “Go see Theatre Morgan’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ while you can.”
EC
Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Theatre Morgan https://mdtheatreguide.com/2019/09/theatre-review-the-glass-menagerie-at-theatre-morgan/
Maryland Theatre Guide
Theatre Review: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Theatre Morgan
Max Garner
September 30, 2019
As World War II waned in both theaters, up-and-coming playwright Tennessee Williams premiered what would become his first major work, in Chicago. A self-described “memory play” set in late Depression-era St. Louis, “The Glass Menagerie” launched Williams’ career, which would eventually establish him as one of the 20th century’s most important American authors.
Several fine stagings of “Menagerie” have appeared in Baltimore through the years – perhaps most notably the 1994 production of AXIS Theatre’s first season, directed by Brian Klaas. 25 years later, it’s time to add another highlight to the list: the current
production by Theatre Morgan, running for only two weekends, is as powerful a telling of this story as we’ve ever seen.
Go see Theatre Morgan’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ while you can.
Sergio Mims: SlippedDisc.com: Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs Elgar Cello Concerto
Sergio A. Mims writes:
Below is part of John Gough’s recent review of the Sept 27 concert of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla with Sheku Kanneh-Mason performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto:
September 29. 2019
CBSO at Symphony Hall *****
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla
The CBSO has had a close association with rising star Sheku Kanneh-Mason for three years now. This sold-out evening was advertised as “Sheku plays Elgar” and his fan club was vociferously in evidence, even before he played a note. He wears the celebrity thrust upon him charmingly, with a comfortable and unselfconscious platform manner.
After the striking opening, the concerto received an intimate performance, full of introspection and sadness, but without indulgence, moving gently, flowing naturally, as Mirga herself gave a virtuoso display of the art of accompaniment, giving the soloist all the time he needed to make his expressive points with never any worries about the balance between soloist and orchestra. The mercurial second movement was a triumph of flickering detail which prompted its own brief flurry of audience applause, but the Adagio third movement was the highlight of this performance, with lyrical playing and the utmost subtlety of phrasing and dynamics. The ovation with which the work was received was calmed only by a beautiful and simply played encore – “Blow the wind southerly” after which nobody dared move for long seconds.
CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAM AT JONES MEMORIAL RECERTIFIED
WELLSVILLE, NY (October 1, 2019) – The Cardiac Rehab Program at Jones Memorial Hospital has been recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Jones Memorial Hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiac Rehab is designed to help people recover faster and return to full, productive lives after being hospitalized with a heart event. Qualifying diagnoses or procedures include heart attack, balloon angioplasty, stent placement, bypass surgery, valve surgery, heart transplantation, and heart failure. The program includes exercise and education in group and individual settings. “The individual exercise programs are designed based on the patient’s physical capabilities and limitation,” explained Devin Matthews, Cardiac Rehab Lead at JMH. “The education classes include disease specific information as well as counseling on nutrition, medications, exercise, emotional issues and stress management.”
To earn accreditation, Mr. Matthews completed an application process that required extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
For more information about the Cardiac Rehab Program at Jones Memorial, talk to your health care provider or call the Cardiac Rehab department at (585) 593-1100, ext. 5371.
Allegany County Historical Society announces quilt winner
“ACHS ANNOUNCESSES QUILT RAFFLE WINNER !
Martha DeCain of Raleigh, North Carolina is the winner of our quilt raffle for fundraising by ACHS (Allegany County Historical Society).
Funds raised are for the benefit of the ACHS history programs and Museum expenses in Andover.
ACHS Museum is open to the public free year round on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with extended hours during summer months.
Please consider becoming a volunteer to help us with our projects & become a member! A sincere thank you is in order to all who bought tickets to the raffle.
We are very grateful to Kathy Garrison of Belfast who sewed and donated the quilt for the raffle.”
Ron Taylor, President
Allegany County Historical Society & Museum
Obituary: Dave Edward Sekoll, 67, Wellsville – UPDATED
Dave Edward Sekoll, 67, of 3424 Carter Road, passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born September, 26, 1952 in Wellsville the son of the late John and Frances (Perham) Sekoll. Dave enjoyed fishing, working on cars, tinkering country music, cook outs, bon-fires, professional wrestling, and life with his family. He was a former resident of Georgia, Norristown PA, Elmira, Whitesville, and Friendship.
Dave is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Sekoll and Crystal Sekoll both of Wellsville, three sisters, Paula (John) Passmore of Mount Morris, Sherry Fletcher, and Cheryl (John) Smith of Norristown, PA, two brothers, Jerry (Mary) Sekoll and Irvin Lewis of Mount Morris, a son-in-law, Shawn Haberer, four grandchildren, Kayla Darden, Justin Darden, Xavier Darden, Nevaeh Sekoll; two step-children, Amy Danielson, and Sandy Colquitt, four step-grandchildren, Kevin and Jacki Cosper, and Tori and Samantha Hatch his former wife, Vicki Passmore of Georgia, a longtime friend, Bonnie Crowley, and her family, Tony, Robert, Jennifer, Jonathan, and Vicki LoBrutto, and Lisa (Dan) Portillo, as well as 23 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dave was predeceased by a son. Jeffery Sekoll, and three brothers, Albert Howe, John Sekoll, and Larry Sekoll.
Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville. Burial will be in the Whitesville Rural Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Willing Volunteer Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, 34 West State Street in Wellsville. Burial will be in the Whitesville Rural Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Willing Volunteer Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Exclusive: Alfred Police Chief talks about new bail law in a college town
During a thirty-nine minute interview with Alfred Police Chief Paul Griffith Tuesday afternoon, he unloaded his concerns about a new law that takes effect January 1, 2020 regarding when police can demand a court arraignment and whether or not bail can be set. Griffith oversees a college town that is home to Alfred State College and Alfred University. Beginning next year, some of the crimes that won’t warrant an arraignment or bail:
- Aggravated vehicular assault
- Criminally Negligent Homicide
- Manslaughter in the second-degree
- Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near a school zone.
During the interview, Griffith said:
“90% of the time when we arraign someone here in Alfred was because the crime warranted it…somebody you don’t want out on the street. We arrest you and don’t feel you are safe to go back on the street…we call the judge. If we thought you were gonna return to court, we would write a (court) appearance ticket…but if we thought, hey, this person is a ‘flight risk’ and they haven’t shown up for court in the past…we call the judge. Now, we don’t have that discretion…now pretty much we bring them in…and these crime can be pretty bad – now, we’re releasing them out to the public. Once this gets out to the public…once this gets around that people are gonna be able to do this and not go to jail…there is nothing to hold them accountable, immediately. I see crime possibly going up…because they’ll think, hey, if I do something bad enough, I can just go home to Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, wherever and it’s gonna be tough for us to grab ahold of them.
Chief Griffith added, “this seems to be counter-productive. It’s gonna have an impact, I mean, why wouldn’t it? The other problem we have in Alfred and always have had…nobody is from Alfred…they’re all from someplace else, so, talk about a flight risk…yeah.
Law Enforcement fuming over soon to be enacted reforms to bail
Beginning January 1st, the criminal justice system in New York State will take a hard, left turn. The change involves a new law that addresses when, and how bail can be imposed on criminal defendants. Police locally, and across the region, have been quite vocal lately. Here is an example from Bath Police Chief Chad Mullen…he posted this on Facebook:
Let this sink in …
As of January 1st, 2020 – the list of crimes that will NO LONGER hold a suspect on bail in NYS…In other words, these offenses can be committed, and the person who committed them will be out walking the street the same day…
Source: the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York
-Assault in the third degree
-Aggravated vehicular assault
-Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old
-Criminally negligent homicide
-Aggravated vehicular homicide
-Manslaughter in the second degree
-Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree
-Coercion in the first degree
-Arson in the third and fourth degree
-Grand larceny in the first degree
-Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds or criminal possession of a firearm
-Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and second degree
-Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first and second degree
-Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds
-Specified felony drug offenses involving the use of children, including the use of a child to commit a controlled substance offense and criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child
-Criminal solicitation in the first degree and criminal facilitation in the first degree
-Money laundering in support of terrorism in the third and fourth degree
-Making a terroristic threat
-Patronizing a person for prostitution in a school zone
-Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child
-Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child
-Promoting a sexual performance by a child
-Failure to register as a sex offender
-Obstructing governmental administration in the first and second degree
-Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device
-Bribery in the first degree
-Bribe giving for public office
-Bribe receiving in the first degree
-Promoting prison contraband in the first and second degree
-Resisting arrest
-Hindering prosecution
-Tampering with a juror and tampering with physical evidence
-Aggravated harassment in the first degree
-Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree
-Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree
-Criminal sale of a firearm to a minor
-Enterprise corruption and money laundering in the first degree
-Aggravated cruelty to animals, overdriving, torturing and injuring animals
-Failure to provide proper sustenance
Animal fighting
-Aggravated vehicular assault
-Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old
-Criminally negligent homicide
-Aggravated vehicular homicide
-Manslaughter in the second degree
-Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree
-Coercion in the first degree
-Arson in the third and fourth degree
-Grand larceny in the first degree
-Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds or criminal possession of a firearm
-Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and second degree
-Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first and second degree
-Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds
-Specified felony drug offenses involving the use of children, including the use of a child to commit a controlled substance offense and criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child
-Criminal solicitation in the first degree and criminal facilitation in the first degree
-Money laundering in support of terrorism in the third and fourth degree
-Making a terroristic threat
-Patronizing a person for prostitution in a school zone
-Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child
-Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child
-Promoting a sexual performance by a child
-Failure to register as a sex offender
-Obstructing governmental administration in the first and second degree
-Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device
-Bribery in the first degree
-Bribe giving for public office
-Bribe receiving in the first degree
-Promoting prison contraband in the first and second degree
-Resisting arrest
-Hindering prosecution
-Tampering with a juror and tampering with physical evidence
-Aggravated harassment in the first degree
-Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree
-Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree
-Criminal sale of a firearm to a minor
-Enterprise corruption and money laundering in the first degree
-Aggravated cruelty to animals, overdriving, torturing and injuring animals
-Failure to provide proper sustenance
Animal fighting
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