When you eat at Boodles, make sure you save
room for dessert. Bruno or one of the other wait-staff will
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Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter.
" No love of the natural heart is safe unless the
human heart has been satisfied by God first"
Oswald Chambers
"A fool gives full
vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds back."
Proverbs 29-11
This newsletter is sent out each Monday morning and
covers events of interest to active people . It attempts to
publicize worthwhile events that do not receive adequate media
attention
Every Monday morning this newsletter is sent to over 7,910 contacts . .
"
God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way."
Psalm 25:9
Tough Guys Wear Pink
In the Sunday January 18, 2009 issue of ( click here to read it) The Detroit Free Press there appeared an article about a Macomb County peewee hockey team that rallied around their goalie and his mother to lend support for her fight against breast cancer. Sean Korpal and his mother Kristine Korpal and the story are scheduled to be telecast Channel 7 at 5:45 PM on Monday January 19, 2009
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or Microsoft site. Do not trust messages that tell you that they will download the updated software for you. They could be downloading a copy that they doctored to include some kind of malware such as a password-stealing program.
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Winter Lights !
Send in photos of the wonderful houses lit up this year. peggyjo48072@yahoo.com..
Keep the Winter Lights up.
Steer clear of peanut butter: U.S. authorities
By Jim Wolf Jim Wolf
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health authorities told consumers on Saturday to avoid eating products that contain peanut butter until they can determine the scope of an outbreak of salmonella food poisoning that may have contributed to six deaths.
"We urge consumers to postpone eating any products that may contain peanut butter until additional information becomes available," Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety said in a teleconference with reporters.
As of now, there is no indication that "major national name brand jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores are linked" to bulk supplies of peanut butter and peanut paste recalled for fear of possible contamination, the FDA said in a follow-up statement.
The company at the center of the matter, Peanut Corporation of America, or PCA, said it had been informed by health authorities that some samples of its products had tested positive for a salmonella strain that may have originated in a Blakely, Georgia, peanut processing plant.
The peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by PCA was used by many other manufacturers to make such products as cakes, crackers, candies, cookies and ice cream, the FDA said.
"In terms of food products which contain peanut butter, but have not yet been recalled, we urge consumers to postpone eating these products until information becomes available about whether that product may be affected," an e-mailed statement said. "We have been advised by manufacturers that product specific information may be available within the next few days."
Rosalie is now famous because he is appearing in the "Got Mustard Campaign" .She is also once again the President of the Somerset Singles Ski and Golf Club.
So when you see or contact Rosalie be sure to tell her you've seen her in the "Got Mustard" campaign. You can see the other hundreds of people by clicking on the underlined words above.
So many people have volunteered to participate that we have found it necessary to change the way the slide show runs so that people can browse rather than wait to see their photo with the "digital mustard" on their upper lip. One can replace the phrase in the section box with their first name and deleting any other text in the box. Then only the slides that contain that name are displayed.
If you had your photo taken and can't find it in the slide show please send us an email. If you would like to send a photo to be included, send it to webmaster@peggyjostudio.com. We will supply the "digital mustard".
Congratulations Rosalie
From Our Readers:
Dear Peggy Jo
From Carl
Jury Duty Scam DO NOT DELETE WITHOUT READING !
This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced.
The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen.
The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma , Illinois , and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.
Can you send me a complete schedule of seminars. Thank you
Eileen
Dear Peggy Jo,
Hello Peggy and many thanks for the updated information.(Seminar cancelled)
Keep warm during our little cold snap!
Patti M.
Dear Peggy Jo,
Thank you for being so prompt (sending seminar cancel notice)
Jane Rupp DRYA
Dear Peggy Jo,
Please change the background colors for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday events. I am using Ebe_TV and I can't read those days.
J.T.
Sharon Bear asked us if we could remember
her "daughter" Kelzie who passed away Sunday
afternoon, January 18th.
Kelzie was featured recently in the
Got Mustard Campaign.
We're thinking and praying for you Sharon.
Peggy Jo
Kelzie And Sharon
Dear Peggy Jo, Thank you for the information
about Roberto Aranda in your newsletter.
His friends think everyone should
be aware that he has bone cancer.
He's responding well to the treatment
and he is in good spirits.
We all know
Roberto's love for dancing and he never hesitated to invite a lady to be his partner and give her a compliment
or chew the fat with the guys.
Therefore, we're inviting everyone to send him
an encouraging card or note.
Keep him in your prayers.
Julia Hoglen
Danto Health Care Center
6800 W. Maple
W. Bloomfield , 48322.
NOTE FROM PEGGY JO:
Thanx Bonnie, Onita, andJulia. Please continue to keep us up todate!
Readers, if you would like to send Roberto a card from your computer, you can go to http://sendoutcards.com/peggyjo. Click “To send a free card,” then follow the prompts. You’ll be setting up a temporary account for one card, but it won’t cost you anything. Although you create it on your computer, SendOutCards will print up a physical card (with your return address) and send it through the U.S. Mail. If you have any difficulty, call me at 248-217-7650.
"
I waited patiently for the Lord,
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help."
Psalm 40:1
Mon. Jan. 19 Events
Martin Luther King Day
Any events that are listed for this might not be taking place because of the holiday. Check with the organizer of the evnet before making your trip.
Wally Ball Bethany East
MON 2009-01-19 Cost is $4.00-$5.00, depending on the number of people. Contact: Terry (586) 727-4191.
From 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM..Location: Warren Racquetball & Fitness,. 2901 S. Civic Center Blvd., Warren, MI. . Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Monday Night Dancers
MON 2009-01-19 Singles & Couples Dance Lessons: Beginners 5:30, Intermediate 6:30, Dance Party 7:30-10:30. No dance partner needed. Lessons $5, Dance Party $6. Snacks included. Big Band, Latin, Swing, Fox trot, Waltz, Polka. Contact 313-295-1134 Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Father Patrick O'Kelley K of C. 23663 Park St., Dearborn, MI.
"
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God." Psalm 40:3
TUE 2009-01-20 Inagural Ball at Seldom Blues All of the details are here From to . Price is $75.Location: Seldom Blues. 400 Renaissance Center, 1st floor, Detroit, MI. 48226 . Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Royal Oak Musicale Music, Classical and Jazz Music
TUE 2009-01-20 Free and open to the public- Refreshments served following program Contact Kerry Contact Kerry 248-549-2057 catchkerrybug@sbcglobal.net
Starts at 1:00 PM. Price is $2.Location: Good Shepard Lutheran Church. 814 North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, MI. web http://www.goodshepherdro.com/
Divorce Recovery Bethany South Oakland County
TUE 2009-01-20 Divorce Recovery Tuesday Night Drop-in Contact Carol 248-390-7771
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: St Columban's Church. 1775 Melton, Birmingham, MI 48009 . Submitted by: Carol Spellman
Inaugrual Ball Pontiac
TUE 2009-01-20 Inaugrual Ball Pontiac All of the details are here From 7:00 PM to . Price is $75.Location: Crofoot Ballroom. 1 S. Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI. .
Wed. Jan. 21 Events
Meet N' Greet Somerset Ski & Golf Club
WED 2009-01-21 2009 Meet n' Greet - Complimentary appetizers will be served. Everyone welcome. This is Somerset's first meet n' greet of the year. Join us for a relaxed after holiday gathering.contact Joann (586-792-3562) or Bobbie (248-284-1442)
Starts at 5:00 PM. Price is Cash Bar.Location: C J Mahoney's. 2511 Livernois, Troy, MI 248-273-4600 South of Big Beaver. West side of Livernois. Adjacent to the Troy Post Office.
Formerly Spectadium Sports Bar. Submitted by: Judy Benn Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Eat Out Bethany East
Wed 2009-01-21 Eat Out Contact Kevin at (586) 777-8530 Starts at 6:30 PM. Price is Order from Menu.Location: Prime Time. 28001 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores, Mi.
Onboard Safety and Homeland Security Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association
WED 2009-01-21 The key to fun boating is safety!
Setting out to sea sounds easy enough, but there are many precautions you must take before settling sail to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Many of these precautions need to be taken even before you set out. Before leaving the dock you should first make sure that your boat is prepared with the right safety equipment and that all crew are familiar with them. Other safety issues include ergonomics of equipment, proper use of various tethered and non tethered flotation devices, differences in "lake" sailing, "coastal" sailing, "offshore" sailing and handling heavy seas both near and offshore. If you are traveling between Canada and the US there are new rules you must follow. The reporting and identification requirements will be discussed, as well as phone numbers and which marinas to use. A Customs and Border Patrol officer will be present to answer your questions. Join us for an authoritative seminar on the intricacies of border crossings and safe seamanship at the Edison Boat Club (EBC) on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00pm, as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Customs and Border Patrol are teaming up to discuss safety equipment and immigration and customs issues. From 7:00 PM to . Price is Free.Location: Edison Boat Club. 100 Lycaste, Detroit, MI. 48214 313-235-2975
Special Poetry Invitation
WED 2009-01-21 Special Poetry Invitation All of the details are here From 7:00 PM to ..Location: Karma Tea and Tonics. 309 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI. one block west of Woodward.
Singles Night for Skiers GM Ski Club
THU 2009-01-21 • FREE Ski Maintenance Clinic
• FREE Drinks and Snacks
• Give aways and other FREE stuff
• Reduced Priced Ski Clothing
• Special offer: $35 Premium Ski Tune-ups
Still plenty of meeting and mingling opportunities only this time with extra value added.
From 7:00 PM to 7:00 PM..Location: Don Thomas Sporthaus. 690 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009 248 220-1999
Royal Oak Computer Club
WED 2009-01-21 Weekly Meeting
Starts at 12:30 PM. Price is $1.Location: Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center. 3500 Marais , Royal Oak, MI. (248)246-3900 . North of 13 Mile Rd, just south of Lexington Blvd, east of Crooks Rd
"
Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others,
Cannot keep it from themselves." -James M. Barrie
Thu. Jan. 22 Events
The Rocky Horror Show at Stagecrafters Stagecrafters
Week end of 2009-01-22 The Rocky Horror Show at Stagecrafters All of the details are here From 7:00 PM to ..Location: Baldwin Theater. 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak, MI 48067 248.541.8027. . Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Lecture on links between Stress & Cancer
THU 2009-01-22 Does stress cause cancer? Is there a link between personality and cancer? Do hope and faith help cure cancer?
Join S. David Nathanson, M.D., director of Breast Care Services at Henry Ford Health System for a free lecture in which he will discuss the latest research related to myths and reality of the links between psychology and cancer.
The event is sponsored, by Temple Shir Shalom.
For further information contact Michael Abramsky Ph.D., (248) 644-7398.
From 7:30 PM to ..Location: The Corners. 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI. .
Bethany South Oakland County
THU 2009-01-22 Bethany South Oakland County General Meeting.
Contact : 248-548-2765 - jbischmc@hotmail.com Starts at 7:30 PM..Location: St. Columban Church. 1775 E Melton Rd, Birmingham, MI. 48009 Web site is saintcolumbanchurch.com. Submitted by: Carol Spellman
Ballroom Dancing Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club
THU 2009-01-22 BALLROOM DANCING to live music on beautiful oak floor. All ages welcome - single or married. Dance and make new friends. Coffee, tea and snacks
Starts at 8:00 PM. Member Price is $6 and guest price is $7.Location: Monsignor Hunt Knights of Columbus Hall. 7080 Garling Street, Dearborn Heights, MI. 48127 734-516-0500 Take Warren to south on Garling (first traffic light east of Outer Drive).
Ann Arbor Ski Club
THU 2009-01-22 Club Meeting and Dance. Need not be a member. Informational meeting. Refreshments and DJ after.
. Starts at 8:00 PM..Location: Chapel Hill Condominiums Clubhouse ( 3350 Green Road , Ann Arbor , MI 48105 – north of Plymouth Road )
Weekly Dance (Formerly) PWP- Rochester
THU 2009-01-22 Weekly Dance. Our very own TJ the DJ plays TOP 40 and Your requests.
Starts at 7:00 PM. Member Price is $5 and guest price is $9.Location: Rivercrest Hall. 900 W Avon Road, Rochester MI. Avon Rd. between Rochester & Livernois.
Fri. Jan. 23 Events
Theater at Wayne State University Bonnstelle Theater
Week end of 2009-01-23 Theater at Wayne State University All of the details are here From to ..Location: Wayne State University. 4841 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI. . Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Single Theatre Lovers
Reserve by 2009-01-20. FRI 2009-01-23 The musical "Dear World" filled with lyrical and haunting tunes. After show, enjoy complimentary hors d\'oeuvre/desserts with the cast. Optional-preshow dinner 6:00 PM at Grape Leaves Restaurant in Troy, reservations,Paula 248-643-6842
From 8:00 PM to ..Location: Village Players. 34660 Woodward, Birmingham, MI. 48009 248-644-2075 .
Sailing Singles
FRI 2009-01-23 Happy Hour
From 5:00 PM to . Price is Cash Bar/Menu.Location: Maggianos's Little Italy. 2089 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI. 248-205-1060 .
Euchre Card Party Somerset Ski & Golf Club
Reserve by 2009-01-20. FRI 2009-01-23 Euchre Card Party - Space is limited to 38 people. Sign up ASAP. Includes food, soft drinks, cash prizes. BYOB. Contact Jan 586-592-8559 Paula 248-641-1981.
From 6:30 PM to . Price is $10.00.Location: Paula Ortago Home. 48676 Moonglow, Troy, MI. 248-641-1981 Long Lake - 1st light W. of Coolidge is Beach, go South to 1st st. (Hidden Pines) turn left to 1st st. (Moonglow) turn left. 2nd. drive on right.
Detroit Institute of Arts
FRI 2009-01-23 Family Fridays (Fourth Friday): Special family performances featuring everything from puppets to theater to music, storytelling, museum tours and drop-in workshops.
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Detroit Institute of Arts. 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI. 313.833.7900 More here
SaxAppeal at Peabody's Music, Variety Dance Band
Fri 2009-01-23 Dave and Maria Kujat have become the favorite music makers of many of the clubs in the Southeastern Michigan area because they play music to fill the dance floor. They watch the people in attendance and try to play music that they enjoy. Their versatility and professional delivery make any occasion fun.
Starts at 8:00 PM..Location: Peabody's. 34965 Woodward, Birmingham, MI. 48089 248-444-5222 web http://www.peabodyrestarant.com .
Thunderbird Ski Club
N/A 2009-01-23 A fun-filled weekend at Boyne Mt Resort. Two nights stay at either the Clock Tower (3 Star main lodge) or the new Mt Lodge (4 Star), 2 Bfasts/1 Dinner, Lift tix for Fri night Sat and Sunday. Ski/Board Lessons Saturday and Sunday at additional charge. The meal vouchers good at any of the many Boyne USA eateries. Detailed agenda inc welcoming Pizza Party, and Sat night dance party @ the exciting Snowflake Lounge, hot tub party, and MORE! Rooming options, with lower rates, are available.
Starts at 7:00 PM. Member Price is $289 and guest price is .Location: Boyne Mountain Michigan. Boyne Mountain, MI. Web site is http://www.boyne.com/Winter/Two_Mountains/. . Submitted by: Jim Michon
"
The most beautiful discovery true friends make is
that they can grow separately without growing apart."
-Elizabeth Foley
Sat. Jan. 24 Events
Taslimah Bey's Ragtime Band Palmer Woods Homes
SAT 2009-01-24 Taslimah Bey's Ragtime Band All of the details are here From to ..Location: Palmer Woods Home. . Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association
SAT 2009-01-24 Commodore's Ball Starts at 6:00 PM..Location: Detroit Yacht Club One Riverbank Road Belle Isle, Michigan 48215 (313) 824-1200
Fenton Area Singles
SAT 2009-01-24 Cash bar, Non-smoking, dress; dressy casual (no jeans or tennis shoes please).Free dance lesson at 7:30, dance is from 8-12 pm. For more info. call (810) 429-6733
From 7:00 PM to . Price is $12.Location: Tyrone Hills Golf Club. 8449 old SU 23, Fenton, MI. On Center Road just west of US 23.
Bethany East
SAT 2009-01-24 Monthly DANCE Cost for the dance is $12.00 which includes refreshments, snacks, beer, wine, pop, and coffee. Contact: Loretta (586) 264-0284 or Connie (586) 354-4949.
. Starts at 8:00 PM. Price is $12.Location: Sterling Chateau. 38500 Ryan Road, MI. (Holy Ghost Orthodox Church)Just South of seventeen Mile Road.
. Submitted by: Barbara Millitello
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. "
William Arthur Ward
Sun. Jan. 25 Events
Week of 2009-01-25 Sail with John Faitel. Contact him at 313-510-1089. Sail for two weeks or Monday to Monday
. Start time not applicable..Location: British Virgin Islands. Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
U of M Ballroom Dance Club
SUN 2009-01-25 Dance lessons. 5-6pm Fox Trot, 6-7pm Rhumba, 7-8pm Waltz, 8-10 Open Dance. Members-only, we welcome newcomers to try us on for size $3 one evening $25 semester, $50 per year, More information on web site.
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Michigan Union. S. State & S. University Ann Arbor, MI
Future Events:
Note:only events that require advance notice or a great deal of planning are listed here. Listing all of the future events would require a great amount of space in this newsletter. Look for next weeks events in the next issue.
Cloud Computing Information Technology Event
THU 2009-01-29 Cloud Computing All of the details are here From 7:30 AM to ..Location: Lawrence Technological University. 21000 W. 10 Mile, Southfield, MI. 48075 UTLC Gallery. Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Week Long Ski Trip GM Ski Club
Reserve by 2008-12-12. Week of 2009-01-31 Round trip air 7 nights condo lodging with full kitchens, 5 of 6 day lift pass, Shuttle to slopes. 7000 foot elevation,142 trails, 3000 ski-able acres. Contact: Dave Duvali (586) 754-8151 or daveduvali@wowway.com
Start time not applicable. Member Price is $1295 and guest price is $1395.Location: Steamboat Springs Colorado.
All Clubs Super Bowl Watching Party
SUN 2009-02-01 All Clubs invited to attend the Super Super Bowl Watching Party More details coming.
Starts at 4:00 PM..Location: DeCarlo' s Banquet and Convention Center. 6015 E. Ten Mile Road, Warren, MI. 48091 586-759-6500 web http://www.decarlosbanquets.com/ Email maryesprague@hotmail.com At Mound.
Superbowl Party Somerset Ski & Golf Club
SUN 2009-02-01 Somerset is joining Warren Kiwanis Club for this event. Beer, pop,wine, tailgate buffet, raffle tickets, 1st prize-one 37" TV,silent auction, etc. Watch game on several TV's. Everyone welcome! Proceeds to Warren Kiwanis Club. From 4:30 PM to . Price is $25.Location: DeCarlo's Banquet Hall. 6015 E. 10 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 586-759-6500 NE. Corner of Mound and 10 Mile Rd. Submitted by: Judy Benn
PHIL'S FUN SUPER BOWL XLIII PARTY Phil's Fun Single Dances, LLC
SUN 2009-02-01 *SUPER BOWL PARTY*hosted by PHIL'S FUN SINGLES DANCES,LLC~4:30pm Until Game Ends~"All-You-Can-Eat" Antipasta Salad & Pizza~All Happy Hour Drink Prices Apply fot the Evening~Casual Attire and/or Favorite Football Jersey-OK
From 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Price is $ 15.00.Location: Marinelli's Of Troy. 2924 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085 Just South of Long Lake Road (18 Mile Road) on the East Side of Rochester Road~More Information Phone : 248-941-0120~*Severe Snow Day ONLY, after 2 pm, Call Info Line to Check If Cancelled*. Submitted by: Phil Gural
Super Bowl Party American Singles Golf Association-SE Michigan
Reserve by 2009-01-28. SUN 2009-02-01 ASGA Super Bowl Party Hosted by Diane McDonnell Fee incl. Water, Pop, Chips, Jimmie Johns Subs & paper products. Add\'l dishes gladly accepted, i.e., Dips,Chili, Wings, Deserts--- BYOB \"Squares\",Cards??? diane7276@yahoo.com
From 5:00 PM to . Member Price is $10 and guest price is $15.Location: Private Home. . Submitted by: Ron Nomura
Thunderbird Ski Club
N/A 2009-02-09 :Round trip air via American Airlines Detroit-Sacramento, 7 Nights lodging @ The Horizon Hotel Casino with Casino, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool and more!!! 5 of 6 Day interchangeable Lift @ Heavenly, Kirkwood, Sierra at Tahoe, Northstar, Mt. Rose, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley?Plus a Full Agenda of Fun Activities? add $50 for signup after Nov 5.
Starts at 7:00 PM. Member Price is $1,319 and guest price is -See app for details.Location: South Lake Tahoe NV. . Submitted by: Jim Michon
5th Annual Theater Party Friends of Belle Isle
SUN 2009-02-15 5th Annual Theater Party All of the details are here From 1:00 PM to ..Location: Detroit Repertory Theater. 13013 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI. 1 block South of W. Davidson just west of the John C. Lodge Freeway.
Published Weekly and sent to over 7,910 eMail contacts.
See you there Tuesday night!
When you eat at Boodles, make sure you save
room for dessert. Bruno or one of the other wait-staff will
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Rosalie is now famous because he is appearing in the "Got Mustard Campaign" .She is also once again the President of the Somerset Singles Ski and Golf Club. 
Sharon Bear asked us if we could remember
Thank you for the information
about Roberto Aranda in your newsletter.
His friends think everyone should
be aware that he has bone cancer.
He's responding well to the treatment
and he is in good spirits.
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter
Setting out to sea sounds easy enough, but there are many precautions you must take before settling sail to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Many of these precautions need to be taken even before you set out. Before leaving the dock you should first make sure that your boat is prepared with the right safety equipment and that all crew are familiar with them. Other safety issues include ergonomics of equipment, proper use of various tethered and non tethered flotation devices, differences in "lake" sailing, "coastal" sailing, "offshore" sailing and handling heavy seas both near and offshore. If you are traveling between Canada and the US there are new rules you must follow. The reporting and identification requirements will be discussed, as well as phone numbers and which marinas to use. A Customs and Border Patrol officer will be present to answer your questions. Join us for an authoritative seminar on the intricacies of border crossings and safe seamanship at the Edison Boat Club (EBC) on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00pm, as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Customs and Border Patrol are teaming up to discuss safety equipment and immigration and customs issues.