Summit County Community Notes 1-2-12

Optimist club seeks refs for youth basketball

Summit Optimist Basketball is looking for officials for Monday and Wednesday games at 5 and 6 p.m. Games start Jan. 9 and run until Feb. 15. There is a stipend available for your help. If interested, contact Caitlin at (970) 368-1405 or csteele@summit.k12.co.us.

New recycling drop-off location in Summit Cove

Summit County Recycling is now collecting materials at the new recycling trailer in the northwest (teacher's) parking lot of Summit Cove Elementary the first full week of every month. The trailer accepts mixed glass, mixed paper (office paper, newspaper, magazines and phone books), cardboard and paperboard, and mixed containers (plastic bottles only ? PETE #1, HDPE #2, aluminum cans and tin cans). You can drop off your recyclables for free at the trailer the first full week of every month between Monday and Sunday. For more info, visit www.highcountryconservation.org.

Open Arms Childcare & Preschool accepting enrollment

Open Arms Childcare and Preschool is currently accepting enrollment for preschoolers ages 3-5. We are a Christ-centered facility offering a variety of learning opportunities for infant through preschool-aged children. Our most recent project, a children's Christmas presentation for the Christ Lutheran Church congregation, told the Christmas story through costumes, readings and songs. Thank you to all who helped out! Open Arms is located at Christ Lutheran Church, 16072 Hwy. 9, Breckenridge. Contact us at (970) 237-3229.

Summit County Libraries accepting food for fines

To help local food banks meet rising demand, the Summit County Libraries will collect food goods in lieu of monetary fines for overdue library materials, from Jan. 3-14.

According to Social Services, items specifically requested are: soups, stews, canned meat, rice, peanut butter, beans, cereal, powdered milk and crackers.

Only foods requested by Social Services will be accepted, at this time. Food cannot be used in payment for lost library materials. Start the new year off right, with a clean slate and no fines. There are no set required amounts to cover your fines ? just let your conscious be your guide.

For more information, call the Main Library at (970) 668-5555; or visit our website at www.summitcountylibraries.org; ?like? us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter at @SummitLibraries; or simply come by and check with us at any of our three locations, in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Seedling trees for conservation

Summit County Extension and the Colorado State Forest Service are partnering to provide Summit County landowners with seedling trees, grown from native stock at the State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins. Seedlings are sold in lots of 30 or 50, and include native mountain species such as Engelmann spruce, Colorado blue spruce, Douglas-fir, limber pine and Bristlecone pine. Nursery seedlings offer an affordable way to ensure a diverse, forested landscape on your property in years to come. Place your order early for the best selection, as popular varieties often run out. Seedlings will be available for pickup in Frisco in May (exact date to be determined). To download an order form and for more info, visit www.extension.colostate.edu/summit/ or call the Extension office at (970) 668-3595.

Good at the Grace set for Jan. 9 in Breckenridge

Do you like tasty food, good friends and a good cause? Then come grab some breakfast or lunch at Amazing Grace on Jan. 9. The gals at Amazing Grace are putting their profits and tips toward another charity with a day of Good at the Grace! Monday the 9th, proceeds will benefit The Summit Foundation. Foundation staff will be on hand for the day. Learn about all the organizations the foundation supports, how you can get involved and how this benefits Summit County. Stop by Amazing Grace in Breck between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m, and drink a cup of coffee to support good efforts in Summit County! Call (970) 453-5970 for additional information.

Come join the fun at Breck's own Backstage Theatre

It's a new year and opportunities abound to participate! We have activities for one and all! No talent required ... just a desire to be a part of and to support one of the very best community theatres. Fill your 2012 with unlimited fun. Contact nanageralyn@gmail.com for more details.

Source: http://www.summitdaily.com/ARTICLE/20120102/NOTES/120109992/1060/RSS

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Pakistani militants to join forces with Taliban, fight NATO troops

Taliban pledge not to target security forces

Updated 15 minutes ago

Mushtaq Yusufzai
PESHAWAR: On the directive of their supreme leader Mulla Mohammad Omar, the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban on Sunday formed a joint five-member Shura or council with Pakistani militant organisations, making a pledge to stop their fight against their own armed forces and instead focus their attention against the US-led forces in Afghanistan.

After weeks of hectic efforts, a high-level delegation of the Afghan Taliban, sent by the Taliban supreme leader, finally succeeded in bringing together different Pakistan militant groups on a single platform and make a promise that they would stop fighting the Pakistani security forces and end suicide attacks, kidnappings for ransom and killing of innocent people in the country, particularly in the militancy-hit tribal areas.

Taliban sources said Mulla Omar was not happy with the Pakistani Taliban for carrying out suicide attacks, kidnapping people for ransom and killing innocent people. He had also sent his senior commanders to persuade them to stop the ?un-Islamic? activities or to stop referring to him (Mulla Omar) as their supreme leader.

Also, the sources said that Mulla Omar was worried by the increasing number of Pakistani Taliban diverting their attention from Afghanistan to Pakistan and making it difficult for the Afghan Taliban to continue their resistance against the powerful Nato and Isaf forces.

Mulla Omar, according to Taliban sources, wanted the Pakistani Taliban groups to focus on Afghanistan, where their fight against the foreign forces was in a decisive phase. ?Convey my message to the Pakistani Taliban that you have forgotten the real purpose, which is to fight the invading forces in Afghanistan and liberate it from their occupation,? said a Taliban leader quoting Mulla Omar.

Also, he said Mulla Omar was very upset at frequent kidnapping of people on suspicion of spying for the US forces and their merciless killing and urged them to stop it immediately. Pakistani militant groups, which signed the accord and promised to work together with the Afghan Taliban, stop kidnappings for ransom and killing of innocent people, included Maulvi Nazeer group in South Waziristan, Hakimullah Mahsud group, Maulana Waliur Rahman group, both operating in South Waziristan and part of the TTP, Hafiz Gul Bahadur group in North Waziristan and the powerful Haqqani Network.

The Taliban on Sunday issued a leaflet in North Waziristan in which all militant groups were directed to stop kidnappings for ransom and killing of innocent people; otherwise, the five-member Shura would investigate if it received any complaint and suggest punishment for any group found guilty.

All groups had provided one member each to the five-member Shura that was also given the task to resolve differences between the militant groups besides discouraging kidnappings for ransom and killing of innocent people.

It was a surprise that the TTP leader Hakimullah Mahsud and his deputy Maulana Waliur Rahman were shown in the leaflet sending different people to the Shura to represent them.

Hakimullah Mahsud has given the name of Maulvi Noor Saeed, the TTP leader in Orakzai Agency, to represent him in the Shura while Maulvi Azmatullah will represent Maulana Waliur Rahman in the forum.

Some sources, however, argued that Hakimullah Mahsud?s nominee would represent the TTP while Maulana Waliur Rahman?s representative would be sitting in the council on behalf of the Taliban of South Waziristan.

The powerful Haqqani Network has chosen Maulvi Saeedullah; Hafiz Gul Bahadur selected Maulvi Sadar Hayat and Maulvi Nazeer nominated Hafiz Ameer Hamza to represent them in the council that would be called ?Shura-e-Murakeba?. The militant groups were directed to cooperate with the Shura members in their job. It also threatened that any individual or group found guilty would be dealt with according to the Islamic Sharia.
Taliban pledge not to target security forces

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistans-war/150863-pakistani-militants-join-forces-taliban-fight-nato-troops.html

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This Mindblowing Photo of a World Map In a Water Drop Is Real [Image Cache]

You may think that this image recently posted on Reddit is a 3D rendering or some Photoshop trickery, but it's a real photo. A refraction of a world map through a water drop. More »

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This One's For All The Tostitos: Your Sunday Night Football Open Thread

Well, the day is almost over, but not before The Cowboys and Giants decide the NFC East. It took 17 weeks but we actually have a compelling prime time game with legitimate stakes...at stake. Cowboys win and they're in, Giants win and they're in. The only thing we know for sure is that one of these teams will host the Atlanta Falcons next week. Enjoy.

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Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- When you're pregnant, eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for you and your baby.

The American Dietetic Association lists these key nutrients for pregnant women:

• Folic acid, found in fortified breads and cereals, can help prevent spinal cord birth defects.
• Iron, found in chicken, fish, red meat and green leafy veggies, helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy.
• Calcium, found in dairy foods and calcium-fortified juices, aids in the development of baby's bones, teeth, nerves, muscles and heart.
• Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and low-fat dairy foods are also part of a balanced diet.

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Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart welcome daughter

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart have welcomed their second little girl into the world.

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Baby Georgia was born on Wednesday, reps for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood on Friday evening.

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?Rebecca Gayheart and husband Eric Dane welcomed Georgia Geraldine Dane on Dec. 28, just in time for the New Year!? the reps said in a statement to Access.

?Grey?s Anatomy? star Eric and wife Rebecca are parents to Billie, who was born on March 3, 2010, and their toddler is excited about having a sibling.

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?Both mom and baby girl are happy and healthy, Billie is thrilled to be a big sister, and dad is getting ready to live in a house full of ladies,? the reps? statement concluded.

Just last year, Eric told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that the couple was hoping to complete their family with a second child.

?Well, we?re going to have another one hopefully. We?re working on it,? Eric, who plays Dr. Mark ?McSteamy? Sloan on the ABC drama, said, in November 2010.

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The actor revealed that he and Rebecca were thinking of rounding their family off with two little ones.

?How many do you want?? Ellen asked, referring to children.

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?Two,? Eric said.

?That?s it?? Ellen asked.

?Yeah, we?ll start with two,? he said.

The actor?s popular medical drama, ?Grey?s Anatomy,? returns with an all new episode on January 5 at 9/8 C.

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