See launch photos here.
Listen to Lisa’s launch podcast here
All Politics is Local
Dad appeared on a 1 hour Local Cable access talk show (Common Ground) to argue against a proposed change in the Newton City Charter as part of work leading newtondemocracy.org.
Video Link: http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01443&video=312014
Team Prior in Seattle
Infomercial for others thinking of visiting Kayla — see photo gallery. Â It is sunny on occasion.
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/police-allow-car-break-ins-to-become-a-seattle-growth-industry/
Jared 3rd in Maine State Collegiate Championships
Jared jumped the 2nd longest indoor mark of his career with a 3rd round 21′ 10.75″ jump at the Maine State Collegiate Championships (indoor PR is 22’0″). Jared placed 3rd and added 6 points to Bowdoin’s close 2nd place finish (video, results, recap).
Note on 5th jump foot plants on board but slides over. Â Having all spikes in your shoes is highly recommended.
Jared opens Bowdoin Track Career
Jared opened his college track career at the Bowdoin-MIT-Tufts-Merimack Quad meet on Jan 21st (video, results, photos, recap), placing 3rd in the long jump with a jump of 21’4.75″. He had a very consistent series with 5 jumps above 21 feet.
There is a also a flickr stream of track photos (just saving it here — none of Jared this time).
Kayla joins Brooks Running!
I get in trouble for sports.priorfamily posts now, but too much here not to capture for posterity.
Kayla live on facebook.
Kayla shows up in my bulk email folder:
Kayla shows up in my strava app feed:
Kayla on pinterest:
Kayla on instagram story after 1st photo shoot:
Goodbye to Concept2 Rower
After a ~$700 purchase in ~1993, we sold the rower today for $475 (with a flood of offers, could have sold for $575). How is that for holding value after 24 years! Lisa used it to get back in shape after Kayla was born.
Christmas 2016
photos:
http://photos.newtonsportsphotography.com/Family/Gatherings/2016-Christmas-Week/n-4k6fm5/
Kayla sky dives
Here is a video of Kayla sky diving:
Remembering Eddie Bodurian 1925-2016
Edward Bodurian
February 7, 1925 – June 30, 2016
BIOGRAPHYEAST FALMOUTH – Edward Bodurian, 91, of East Falmouth passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence. He was a son of the late Giragas and Surophe “Rose†(Arslanian) Bodurian and lived in Shrewsbury for many years before moving to East Falmouth 3 years ago.
Eddie received an Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College and was president of Benson & Wood Auto Repair, Inc. in Worcester for more than 40 years. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army having served in HQ 64th Ordinance Group and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of Morningstar Lodge of Masons and the Auburn / Webster Lodge of Elks.
He leaves the love of his life of more than 50 years, Ellen F. (Moore) Bodurian; a sister, Helen Ostlund of Holden, a sister-in-law, Anita Bodurian of Holden; a brother-in-law, Daniel J. Moore and his wife, Elaine of East Falmouth; a niece, Cynthia Bowman and her husband, Peter of Melrose; a nephew, Harry Ostlund of Holden; and a grand niece, Olivia Bowman of Melrose. His brother, Malcolm Bodurian predeceased him. He had an extended family of many friends and was known as “Uncle Eddie†to their children. Eddie and Ellen loved to travel, loved to dance, and he truly loved life.
Family and friends are invited to visit with Eddie’s family from 10:30 AM to noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rt. 122A), Holden. The Funeral Service will commence at noon in the funeral home with the very Rev. Fr. Aved Terzian officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury.
The family requests flowers be omitted and contributions in Eddie’s name be made to the Armenian Church of Our Savior, 87 Salisbury Street, Worcester 01609 or the Veteran’s Incorporated, 69 Grove Street, Worcester 01605.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr. of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
May His Memory Be Eternal!