SALEM City council ended 2020 by approving a flurry of legislation Tuesday night, including next years budget, amid wishes of good luck to a departing member and Merry Christmas to all.

Hopefully 2021 will be a little kinder, better for all of us, Councilman Andrew Null said.

Council hasnt met in person since March due to COVID-19, but has continued conducting the citys business via Zoom video conferencing, meeting the challenges of the pandemic for the finances and operations of the city.

Council members voted on a whopping 14 ordinances and resolutions to finish up, opting not to meet again until 7 p.m. Jan. 5, barring any emergencies. The meeting that would have been held Dec. 15 has been canceled.

Many of the moves dealt with financial matters, approving the 2021 budget, numerous appropriations and transfers, reductions in appropriations, changing the income tax split so that more money goes to the general fund and granting 2.5 percent wage increases to non-bargaining city employees to match what was approved for union workers.

This was the last council meeting for Columbiana County commissioner-elect Roy Paparodis, who will join the Board of Commissioners in January after being elected to fill the seat being vacated by longtime Commissioner Jim Hoppel, who didnt run for another term.

Its been great working with all of you. I look forward to helping on the county level, Paparodis said.

The Republican Party will have the task of naming his replacement on council.

According to city Auditor Betty Brothers, the general fund budget for next year includes estimated expenses of $5,687,682 and estimated income of $4,595,351 for a difference of $1,092,331. The estimated deficit will be covered by the cash carryover, which she said is now projected at $1.6 million when 2020 ends.

Were going in with a really good carryover, a strong carryover, Brothers said during an earlier interview.

With a month left in the year, the income tax receipts are down $315,394 from last years total, with the affects of COVID-19 on businesses and residents due to closures and layoffs blamed for the shortage. Through 11 months, the income tax receipts total $5,730,257. Next year is when the damage from COVID-19 will be felt when it comes to the citys finances, she indicated.

In order to help increase the income in the general fund, council approved changing the tax split to 94/6, which means after money is taken out for income tax collections/operations, 94 percent of the income tax receipts will go to the general fund and 6 percent will go to debt retirement. The tax split had been 82.5/17.5, with part of the 17.5 going to capital improvements after covering the debt payments.

Besides all the financial matters, council also gave permission to city Service/Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello to advertise for requests for qualifications and contract for engineering for the 2021 paving project. The paving will be paid for through the additional .25 percent additional income tax approved by voters again last year.

Council also approved moving the vacant property registration ordinance from under the housing and zoning code 1187 to the building code under chapter 1335.

In other action, council approved the vacation of an unnamed alley off of Dodge Drive behind Dunkin Donuts, authorized advertising for bids for a used 2014 Ford Taurus and a used 2015 Ford Taurus, authorized selling radios/chargers and a turnout gear washer from the fire department on govdeals.com and approved using $68,410 of CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act funds for wages and benefits for the fire department. The additional CARES Act funding came from money returned by other communities which had not used their full allotment.

Council also approved resolutions commending retired housing inspector Roy Brown and retired Service/Safety Director Ken Kenst for their dedicated service to the city. Brown served from Sept. 12, 2001 to March 4, 2010 and again from May 13, 2013 to Oct. 29 this year for a total of 16 years. Kenst served nearly nine years from Jan. 9, 2012 to Nov. 30 this year.

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Although 2020 is a year that most would probably like to forget, many people have never been more excited for the Christmas season than this year. While Christmas celebrations will look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some families will create new traditions and others will adapt old ones in order to celebrate safely. Here are a few Christmas podcasts to help you get into the spirit of the season.

Deck the Hallmark

The ultimate Christmas special podcast, three guys sit around and attempt to watch and review Hallmark channel movies. Hosts Brandon Gray, Dan Thompson and Daniel "Panda" Pandolph will watch 40 all-new holiday movies that will air on Hallmark, and will also chat with special Hallmark guests. Recent episodes include "Five Star Christmas," "Christmas By Starlight" and "Christmas Waltz."

Find it: https://www.deckthehallmark.com/

Merry Little Podcast

Produced by MyMerryChristmas.com, the Merry Little Podcast features about 10 minutes of all the things people love about Christmas. From the latest Christmas music to the history of the Christmas culture, listeners can explore the meanings behind the Christmas holiday. Episodes also touch on movies, scripture and controversies related to Christmas. Recent episodes include "The Magic of Turkeys and Santa," "New Christmas Music 2020" and "Let it Be Christmas."

Find it: https://merrypodcast.com/

Christmas Clatter

Host Todd Killian discusses everything that makes Christmas special. Killian gets into the seasons movies, music, food, traditions, family and the quiet moments of reflection. Each episode also features interviews with some of the biggest names in the Christmas field. Recent episodes include "My Stove Is A Bit Rubbish," "Christmas Present" and "Holly Jolly."

Find it: https://christmasclatterpodcast.libsyn.com/

Tis the Podcast

Anthony Caruso, Julia Colburn and Thom Crowe are obsessed with Christmas and are determined to keep the spirit alive the whole year. The three hosts debate and discuss everything from Christmas movies to the existence of Santa Claus. They share reviews, insights and witty banter. Recent episodes include "Without The Star, The North Pole, The Village, Christmas Itself Is Doomed," "We Should Be Thankful For Being Together" and "If You Believe, Its All Possible."

Find it: https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

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They say theres no place like home for the holidays.

Cathi Olson and her team at Ooh La La and Creative Touch Gallery would concur.

Beginning in November, the paired Dubuque home decor and art and framing shops began the task of prepping tri-state homes for the holidays. Additionally, Ooh La La began its transformation into a winter wonderland in October for its annual Christmas open house.

This year, because of COVID, customers were only allowed in small numbers and could only spend an hour at a time in the shop, Olson said. Usually, we host the open house for one evening, and everyone comes at once, but we spread it over several days this year. Customers loved it, and it was very safe. People just enjoy coming in and seeing the lights.

Olson, who manages Ooh La La and has worked for the shop since it opened 27 years ago as an

offshoot of Creative Touch Gallery, said that while the stores are open year-round, its the holiday season that steps up the pace.

Its a tradition for the shops and for the Dubuque community, Olson said.

Creative Touch Gallery opened its doors in 1978. In 1993, Ooh La La followed.

My parents felt the need for a home decor store, Olson said. The gallery was already open, so they felt thought it could go along with that.

Since then, the shop has gone from helping customers pick out paint colors to selling art, furniture, lamps, clocks and more.

It a full-service shop for every season, Olson said. And it has been a great partnership with the gallery.

During the holiday season, the focus shifts from vases and florals to wreaths, garlands and other festive decor, with the locations eight staffers each with lenghty tenures playing a unique role.

Every year that we decorate, if anyone needs something, we call on each other, said Dan Soat, who has worked for the businesses for 21 years and specializes in making wreaths, garlands and tree toppers, in addition to designing and building frames for the gallery. We all really work well together.

That sentiment was echoed by Jane Kaesbauer, who has focused her efforts on Ooh La La for 24 years as a decorator, display designer and assisting with sales, shipping and in other areas.

Her husband, Mike Kaesbauer, owns the locations.

We actually started as a kitchen store, then over the years, we evolved, Jane Kaesbauer said. Weve been able to work with customers virtually, where we exchange pictures, and they can pick up what we create for them. We also ship. People can stop in the store. Its a place that customers can go to get everything, all at once.

That comes in handy for the holidays, when called to visit homes. Staffers have erected such merriment as 12-foot Christmas trees, multiple Christmas trees and lavish archway garlands, in addition to bringing in a touch of the season to homes even outside of the Dubuque area.

We decorate a variety of homes, based on the persons wants, and many of our clients are like family that we have worked with over the years, said Carole Borel, who started at the gallery before decorating homes and designing florals. She has worked for the businesses for 28 years. Everyone here also is known for having very different tastes, and no one is afraid to share their opinion.

Olson said that she and staff have noticed a marked increase in customers decking the halls a little earlier this year and with a lot more decorations.

I think that people are needing joy right now, Olson said. The tradition of Christmas decorating started a long time ago, when people would go out, cut down a tree and create handmade ornaments. There is something about decorating that makes us think of our loved ones. And this year, with so many spending so much more time at home, we have needed it more than ever.

For those looking to spruce up their holiday surroundings this year, pops of black, white and red colors are all the rage.

Ooh La La also boasts a lot of inspiration to get the creative juices flowing. Additionally, the shop will take in existing decorations, such as wreaths and garlands, and give them new life.

Sometimes its as simple as looking at what you already have and thinking of how you can change it up to make it a little different this year, or seeing where else you can put something thats different from other years, Soat said.

People walk around their homes and are so happy and excited, Olson added of working with customers. And it makes all of us happy to be able to do that for them.

Living on Main

Another Dubuque-based home decor store, Living on Main, also is decked out for the holidays.

Kris Gorton, who has owned the Main Street shop for the past seven years, brings her professional touch to the table for her Christmas-inspired creations, working as a display designer for Marshall Fields in Minneapolis before moving on to residential work.

Her husbands job relocated the couple and their two daughters to Dubuque.

Its the coolest job, Gorton said. I went from creating these huge displays to bringing joy into peoples homes. Its such a pleasure.

For the holiday season, she suggested keeping your design taste in mind when decorating.

Its always good for people to have a sense of who they are and what their style is, Gorton said. Flip through a magazine. Even notice your clothing choices and how they reflect who you are. All of that will influence how you decorate.

Gorton said Living on Main caters toward a cleaner and more modern aesthetic, with a less is more approach something she believes can be implemented in even the most ornate of homes.

Cutting down clutter and making intentional design choices offers a simpler way to live, she said. This can be applied equally to holiday decor. If you have a collection of nutcrackers, for example, think of grouping them together, rather than putting them everywhere for a bolder look. Maybe you fill a container or bowl with ornaments in one color for one room and a different color for another room for a visual pattern thats consistent. Its the same approach as basic merchandising principles you see in stores. It really can make your home look good.

At Living on Main which includes everything from furniture to art, lamps and a variety of home decor Christmas is in full swing with throw pillows, table top trees, garlands, candy cane platters and more for those looking to switch or or enhance their holiday home decor.

Traditional colors, like red and green, are popular this year, Gorton said. Something else we have in the store every year are inexpensive ornaments that can be added to napkin rings with a ribbon. You can write the recipients name on the back and gift them. They way, they can build an ornament collection thats from you. Its really sweet.

Gorton said she, too, believes people are doing more with their holiday decorating this year.

I think its absolutely necessary in order to help us feel somewhat normal, she said. People are working from home, and their kids are at home. Now more than ever is the time to enjoy decorating for the holidays and creating those traditions.

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A sampling of the bright holiday cards Era senior living residents received from WSU business students. Photo courtesy of Crystal Campbell

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business

Isolated in their rooms and unable to have face-to-face visitors, senior living residents are by far one of the most severely impacted populations by the coronavirus pandemic.

Complicating matters are rising costs of senior care and increased vacancies that have financially hobbled senior living establishments so they are unable to provide as many personal touches to their care programs as they normally would, especially during the holiday season.

Thanks to the compassion of several WSU Carson College of Business students, more than 60 senior living residents in several communities managed by Era Living are receiving a series of personalized cards and a bookmark to lift their spirits and let them know someone is thinking about them during the holidays.

The vision for the holiday card campaign belongs to Crystal Campbell, an accounting student at WSU Vancouver. Campbell said her idea occurred while attending the WSU Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living seminar series Leaders LIVE! featuring senior living industry professional Marla Becker.

Becker, the executive director of Aljoya Mercer Island, oversees the operations of Era Living that consists of eight communities of seniors. Jenni Sandstrom, assistant professor of hospitality at WSU Vancouver, invited two of her classes to attend to give students an inside perspective on how operations have changed during COVID-19.

When I heard Marla say increased expenses had made it prohibitive to do anything special for residents during the holidays beyond small gifts, I thought of my grandmother, who recently passed away, said Campbell. She absolutely loved getting cards and always hung them up as part of her holiday decorations.

Campbell envisioned a holiday card campaign as an inexpensive way to enrich the lives of Era Living residents and reached out to other students to participate. She ended up with 34 volunteers, including seven students and two faculty from WSU Vancouver, she said. With Beckers help, she developed a questionnaire for the residents in eight Era living communities to gauge interest and collect information to personalize the cards.

Each resident will be receiving a hand-made bookmark and 16 cards during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Humanity is the most important characteristics that anyone can possess, said Viktoriya Shapaval, an accounting senior. A little communication in the form of cards from the outside world would make the retirement community feel loved and know that we think of them. By making these cards with my kids, I hope to teach them this value by setting an example of doing right.

I love being able to just make someone smile, said Emily Antos, a senior majoring in hospitality business management and psychology. Creating value in someones life is important to their well-being, in the sense that you have made an impact in their lives, but it also helps you feel a sense of purpose.

The students sentiments are in line with several learning goals Sandstrom expects her classes to achieve, such as the ability to work in teams, understand measures of service quality, and develop self-awareness leading to a better understanding of human interactions and the impact of an individuals behavior on others.

What started as a good will activity is actually reflective of the type of leadership, creativity, and interpersonal skills we want students to develop in preparation for their business careers, said Sandstrom. Partnering with Marla to help alleviate seniors sense of isolation also provided students with a clear example of a healthy balance betweenpersonal and corporate ethos.

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By Diane White McNaughton

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmasfrom back in the day.

While technology has dazzled us with lawn-sized synchronized light displays, pre-lit artificial Fraser fir trees with LED lights, and apps that allow you to control your twinkling light displays from your office, many season-loving central Pennsylvanians are opting for a more traditional holiday vibe, with fresh evergreens, vintage ornaments, and gold and silver accents.

Musical snowglobes, country Santas, natural pinecones and berries, cascading ribbons, nutcrackers, and tinsel are also making a return appearance. Aluminum trees, color wheels, Shiny Brite ornaments, Bubble Lites, and retro snowmen are also de-Grinching our days. Ceramic lighted tabletop trees, kissing balls, old-time jingle bells, handmade painted Santas, and retro stockings are also re-emerging to re-create a winter wonderland and take us on a walk down Memory Lane.

Yes, these ARE your grandmothers ornaments.

But these ornaments are more than just bright baubles.

Psychotherapist and author Amy Molin, featured on GoodMorningAmerica.com, says that Christmas decorations can take families back to a simpler time and help people understand their own identity. We reconnect to our childhood when we put up decorations, and may help us feel more connected to a lost loved one, she says. Studies also show that those who decorate early are also says to be happier people. In this day of uncertainty, illness and isolation, it sure cant hurt.

Vintage ornaments dont have to be only those handed down through the generations from your great-grandmother. Replica ornaments from our Wonder Years can be found both online and in person, including at Pottery Barn, Etsy, Amazon, Christmas Tree Shoppes, Lowes, Stauffers of Kissel Hill, Blooms by Vickery, The Garden Path, Paper Moon Flowers, and more.

The Shiny Brite company produced the most popular ornaments in the nation throughout the 1940s and 50s. First produced in Germany in the early 1900s and imported to the U.S. until the late 1930s, businessman F. W. Woolworth and German immigrant Max Eckhardt then collaborated with U.S.-based Corning Factory to perfect the traditional ornament-making methods and make them available stateside, according to Better Homes and Gardens.

Though tinsel itself dates to the 1600s, tinsel surged in popularity in the 1960s, just before the lead-based decoration was revamped for safety reasons.

In 2001, Christopher Radko, producer of fine, hand-painted ornaments, began reproducing Shiny Brite ornaments and packaging them in vintage styled boxes.

Todays vintage Santa figurines come in all shapes and sizes. However, blow mold Santas, made popular with the new-fangled plastic technology of the 60s, and fun-size Santa mugs, popularized by Holt Howard company, are deemed to be highly collectible.

The Civic Club of Harrisburg on 612 North Front Street is getting into the vintage holiday spirit by decorating their historic home together Dec. 1.

According to Mary Beth Lehtimaki, Club president, white, green and silver dominate their color scheme in the riverfront Mansion known as Overlook, built in 1903.

Many hands make light work, and also guarantee a fun time for socializing, she says.

In past years, the club hung a fresh wreath with red poinsettias on the front door. Green and red plants are also placed under every archway outside. Inside, the fireplace mantels are dressed up in holiday glam.

One mantel features all silver, with white lights, small trees and reindeer. A stained glass ornament hangs in a window.

The Christmas tree in the main lobby is adorned in reds and golds.

Another mantel holds Santa figurines and reindeer, in a bed of cottony snow.

Dauphin Countys Fort Hunter Mansion in Susquehanna Township also dresses up its home, erected in 1814, with evergreen and ever-timeless ornaments.

In the Fort Hunter Mansion, we focus on traditional, fresh decoration, with a nod to the kind of decorating that might have been done by the last residents of the Mansion, Park Manager Julia Hair says.

Christmas decorating wasnt the all-consuming exercise in the late 1800s/early 1900s that it is today. The Mansion decorations are basically the same every year in that they are natural materials and are traditional, but within that framework, each decorator has some freedom to use different materials or add a different twist, she adds.

In addition to the Mansion, Fort Hunter sponsors a popular Festival of Trees display, which will be held in the Centennial Barn this year. Several different tree decorating styles are showcased. And for creative interpretations of the holiday spirit, the Fort Couture (Christmas Tree Dress) exhibit in the Stone Stable, adds bling, innovation and inspiration, Hair says.

Fresh greens are donated by members of the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg, who do the actual decorating in the Mansion, she says. The committee trims the branches in their own backyards to provide materials for the decorations, bringing different evergreens for variety and interest. Hair says.

In the Mansion, candles in the windowsills and on mantels sparkle, as do the hand-blown glass ornaments on the tree. On the decorated trees and dress forms, there is much sparkle to behold ornaments, bedazzled ribbons, tree lights, Hair says.

There are vintage ornaments on the tree, she says. Only a few are original to the residents of Fort Hunter Mansion; they are very fragile these days. Many of the ornaments are reproduction vintage, which we sell in the Fort Hunter Museum Shop, which are also available online this year.

Only one tree is in the Mansion, and this year we are contemplating a tabletop tree which is more accurate to the Victorian period than the larger trees that we are accustomed to, Hair says.

Like Overlook, Fort Hunter Mansion is decorated by Dec. 1. Fort Hunter is open for guided tours Tuesday Sunday through Dec. 23. Tours are by pre-paid reservation only and are offered at a COVID-19 discount price of $5 per person.

Tour times and capacity are limited to ensure visitor and staff safety. Face masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing are required of everyone.

I have learned that old buildings have a beauty and grace that very often do not need a lot of adornment to be enchanting, Hair says. Candlelight and evergreens are simple and are enough.

Simple elegance can sometimes take your breath away, Hair says.

Experiencing a lovely building like Fort Hunter has a kind of magical quality to it with the candlelight, beautiful trimmings, the feeling of connecting to the past. It seems to capture people of all ages. I think younger children may have trouble understanding Christmas in a time before blinking lights and electronic gadgets!

Some families visit every year as a part of their holiday tradition. That tells me that being in this place is something they want to repeat. Visitors are often intrigued with the different kinds of dried flowers that are used in the decorations and leave the tour full of enthusiasm to do something like that for themselves. Sending folks off with inspiration might be one of the take-aways.

While some of the decorations are more modern, most are time-honored.

Decorations seem to reveal the personality of the residents, Hair says. In Fort Hunters case, the simple natural elements reflect what looks to us like a simpler time. And this year especially, we all need to be surrounded by the nostalgia that holidays often bring, whatever that nostalgia is for each one of us.

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Lower Decks is a whole new kind of Star Trek series - and these are the characters in it that fans like most... and least.

CBS All Access'sStar Trek: Lower Decksis one of the most uniqueStar Trekshows in the franchise's history. The animated show is centered on the lower deck crew of the USSCerritos, rather than the bridge crew that mostStar Trekshows focus on, This gives the show a loose and fun feel that pairs great with its comedic style.

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The heart of the show is its cast, which is primarily focused on four of the lower deck crew, along with supporting characters from the bridge. All of these characters are tons of fun and incredibly charming, but that doesn't mean that some of them aren't superior to others.

Ransom is the first officer of the Cerritos, and he's pretty one-dimensional when it comes down to it. That doesn't mean that he isn't good at his job, however. He cares deeply about the Cerritos, and wants to see it succeed in all of its missions. And while he workswell with Captain Freeman, his relationship with some of the crew is pretty negative. He and Mariner are constantly fighting pretty much any time they speak, causing plenty of trouble throughout the ship. Ransom isn't a highlight of the Cerritos crew, but he isn't awful either.

Captain Freeman is an interesting one. She tries herhardest to be as best of a captain as she can be to the Cerritos, but her less thanperfect crew and the ship's low standing in Starfleet makes her one of the most unimportant captains there is. Any mission that the Cerritos gets is one that nobody else wants, much to the chagrin of Freeman. Nevertheless, she persists, even with her daughter Mariner fighting her order with every ounce of her strength. The two eventually figure their problems with one another out, even if it does take them some time.

Rutherford is a very nice guy, and that's about as detailed as you can get about him. He's sort of a blank slate, but he's always happy to go along with whatever plan his friends have cooked up in any given episode. Rutherford aims to please everyone as much as he can, and with the help of his implant, he's incredibly gifted with everything that he attempts to pick up. He might not be the most interesting member of the crew, but nevertheless, he's a great addition to the team.

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If youre looking to get into the spirit of the season, Santas elves have been busy dressing up Government House in its holiday finery.

Due to COVID-19, the house cant offer its annual Old-fashioned Victorian Christmas event. But personal festive-themed tours are available. Private tours for groups of six or less people can be pre-booked for Friday evenings on Dec. 11 and 18, or Saturday and Sunday afternoons on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20.

During private tours, a period-costumed guide will lead visitors through the museum with a Victorian-styled Christmas in mind.

In addition to the special festive-themed tours, Government House is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for private tours of the facility free of charge.

To protect the health and safety of everyone, visitors must pre-book their tour in advance online at https://governmenthousesk.ca/visit-us/admission or by phone at 306-526-7090. Walk-up bookings are not available.

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Were less than a day away from the launch of Hearthstones new expansion, Madness at the Darkmoon Faire. That means its almost time to surround ourselves with the sweet aroma of freshly opened virtual card packs.

When youre done busting open your packs, youll probably want a few decks to take for a spin. One of the best parts of any expansion is becoming familiar with the new mechanics that it introduces. Madness at the Darkmoon Faire brings with it a new keyword, Corrupt.

Cards with Corrupt become Corrupted and gain additional benefits after you play a card that costs more than them while theyre still in your hand. If you have a two-cost card with Corrupt, to make it Corrupted, youll have to play a three or higher cost card while the two-cost with Corrupt is still in your hand.

In addition to familiarizing yourself with Corrupt, youll also want to test out some of this expansions new Legendary minions. Old Gods from Hearthstones past have returned in new iterations. Cards like Cthun, the Shattered and Yshaarj, the Defiler are so powerful that theyll likely spawn their own deck archetypes.

But its always dangerous to spend any dust at the start of an expansion. No matter how much a particular Old God may whisper to you, craft with extreme caution this week.

Here are some of the best decks you can try out on the first day of Hearthstones Madness at the Darkmoon Faire expansion. These decks are gathered from multiple sources and arent intended to show any resemblance of a meta.

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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. --

Logistics Health Incorporated helps 926th Aerospace Medical Squadron conduct physical health assessments as the migration over to Military Health System Genesis continued during the November Unit Training Assembly, Nov. 7, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

The event, which was hosted in a hangar provided by 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was planned in order to allow the AMDS to continue their integration to the new electronic health record for the Department of Defense, MHS Genesis.

We had a little bit of a bumpy start since its a foreign program to us, said Tech. Sgt. Wyatt Rodriguez, 926AMDS medical technician. MHS Genesis is going to assist in streamlining the process to move along appointments at a more efficient rate.

MHS Genesis went live on Sept. 26, prohibiting PHAs during the October UTA to take place. The November UTA LHI event was a way for AMDS to help increase wing readiness.

The intent of using LHI was to supplement our capability with Genesis limitations during its initial integration, said Lt. Col. Yu, 926AMDS commander.

In order to prepare for the LHI event, AMDS technicians conducted records reviews while LHI handled the physical assessments on the day, allowing 47 members to complete their PHAs.

With it being the first event of its kind for the wing, there were some hurdles that had to be overcome.

With better understanding of what LHIs limitations are, we might be better able to engage with them in the future to provide increased individual medical readiness capability, said Yu.

As the migration to MHS Genesis continues, the 926AMDS has been working with Nellis active duty members to implement the new system.

Our four-member Genesis point-of-contact team has put in over 400 hours into this project, on top of their other duties, said Yu. This does not include the individual sections, like lab, who went above and beyond to sort out their own section of Genesis.

These hours included going through necessary training to try and execute the entire Genesis function, to include labs, PHAs, dental, optometry and occupational health, from initial roll.

We are the largest in the first wave of reserve medical units to train to use Genesis in its full capability from the start, said Yu.

This hasnt come without a few setbacks. They were able to mitigate one foreseeable obstacle by planning a work around to overcome network connectivity issues.

The 926th AMDS made the decision to connect to the same medical network that the hospital and flight medicine use in order to have seamless connectivity and a higher bandwidth, rather than use the web-based portal initially set out for reserve units.

The medical network, Medical Community of Interest, required coordination between active duty and wing leadership in order to get the hard wiring and computer hardware necessary in order to be successful.

I am extremely proud of our team for leading the way such that Air Force Reserve Command wanted to duplicate our strategy for other units, said Yu.

Once running at its full capability, MHS Genesis will provide the advantage of complete visibility for a provider on a member'shealth status and history, as all medical documentation will roll into one system.

All DOD beneficiaries will reside on a single platform. Until then, the medical technicians of the 926th will continue to work and troubleshoot to get the system up and running.

Without the dedicated members of the AMDS, and help from active duty and others in wing leadership, we could have easily failed," said Yu."Its still a work in progress."

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Captain Lee Rosbach is no rookie to the reality TV game. He has built a brand over the years starring as the original Below Deck captain. Not only is he a Bravolebritiy, but he sells merchandise and event bookings on his personal website.

Lee also critiques each crew member on their performance in a weekly blog. Its pithy and full of Captain Lee-isms. Struggling crew members often get a larger paragraph. This week, JamesHough was on Captain Lees radar for his lackadaisical attitude and fixation on the opposite sex.

Along with contemplating vacation, Jamesis also thinking about hooking up with a crew member. Or a sushi model. He tested the waters with Elizabeth Frankiniand FrancescaRubiso far, with little indication of reciprocity so far. Captain Lee questioned whether James can keep his composure.

James, James, James, is that really all you ever think about is having a shag, or a wank, or some other form of rule breaking fun as you put it, Captain Lee wrote in his blog, Im glad you didnt go off the deep end this week, but I thought it was close when the Nude Sushi model came aboard. Really, have you never seen a woman less than fully clothed. Im sure you have, but sure couldnt tell it by the look on your face. Deer in the head lights expression.

However, despite his mind being on extra-curricular activities, James does pull his weight on deck. That did not go unnoticed by Captain Lee,even in last weeks blog.

James, James, James. I swear I still dont know what to make of you, Captain Lee wrote, you keep thinking that youre on vacay, worrying about your tan lines, and the ladies and not seeming to be overly concerned about your job. But you are still getting your job done.

But you still remain a mystery to me, Lee continued, you talk about being on holiday all the while you are still getting your work done. I like that, its just hard to figure out.

Is there any chance James will be the Below Deck version of creepy Pete Hunziker from Below Deck Mediterranean? Captain Lee cautioned James on respecting professional boundaries.

And do you always try and bust a move on anything female or is it just your crew mates, he wrote, I do hope you keep it within the boundaries of light banter. Would hate to see that get carried away.

So, other than you running around like a dog in heat, you had a good week, Captain Lee concluded, getting your work done while still having some fun. Keep it up.

New stew Ashling Laura has yet to experience the charms of James. It will be interesting to see if James has better luck with her.

TELL US- DO YOU THINK JAMES WILL HOOK UP WITH ONE OF THE FEMALE CREW? DO YOU FIND HIS BEHAVIOR INAPPROPRIATE? WHY DOES HE KEEP SAYING HE IS ON VACATION?

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