Ideas to help castle shine; YOUNGSTERS PUT THEIR DESIGN SKILLS TO GOOD USE DURING FESTIVAL

Byline: NICOLA JUNCAR

Kids can be clever at switching their behavior depending on which parent they're dealing with. "They become less cooperative when their parents aren't in sync and don't share a model of cooperation between them," says family therapist Jane Nelsen, EdD, a coauthor of the bestselling Positive Discipline series of books. Even so, she adds, nobody ever said parents have to think and be exactly alike. One may be a bit of a softie, the other stricter. That's okay, as long as you can agree to disagree at times, then come up with discipline rules and solutions you both can act upon with your child without trying to be someone you're not.Stained glass1. Measure and cut tissue paper into desired shapes and sizes (we used long strips for easy application).Luau portable lamp ($198; dwr.com or 800/944-2233)MOROCCAN NIGHTSCreate your own romantic lighting for an outdoor dinner party by suspending votives (we used mini recycled-glass tea light lanterns) at varying heights from low-hanging branches. Use clear fishing line and be sure to keep candles a safe distance from the leaves.You'll be more effective if you both agree to he firm and kind, Dr. Nelsen asserts. Resorting to "I'll show you" or "Do it or else" tactics will only cause rebellion. Instead, aim for respect along with cooperation. Establish clear ground rules (no ball playing inside) that come with clear consequences (you give up your basketball for a week) if they're not followed. When the rules don't work, have a family meeting to find respectful solutions that work for everyone. This way you can, without nagging, maintain your child's respect and love and promote feelings of closeness and trust.RulerProject leader, Philippa Raper, said: "The work these young people have created in collaboration with their design experts has been absolutely phenomenal and leaves no-one in any doubt that there is a great deal of design talent and imagination in young people.ScissorsScrap-metal Misprint lantern (medium $39, large $59; vivaterra.com or 800/233-6011)

RESEARCH: Student Adam Wakenshaw BRAINWAVES: Matthew Drysdale, Caitlin Shepard and Cameron Thompson

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1. MAKE A CHANDELIER

"And it seems absolutely right that this project should come to fruition during Shine Week, which is a celebration of young people and their talent."2. Dip foam brush into paste. Holding a piece of tissue paper against the outside of the lantern, paint an even coat of paste onto tissue paper and adhere to glass.3. Repeat until lantern is covered. Let dry overnight, then hang. Tip: Keep lanterns away from moisture.The imaginative results, which also include the creation of living picture frames, were unveiled this week as part of the Shine festival.FARMHOUSE-STYLENotNeutral's Seasonal metal lantern (in black, white, yellow, or persimmon, $50-$180; velocityartanddesign.com or 866/781-9494)MODERN TIMESThe presentation was followed by a celebration and awards ceremony at Ashington High School.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEFor the young people, however, that's just the start representatives from each school will be travelling to London tomorrow to take part in a design challenge at the Victoria and Albert Museum.Yasutomo Nori * or similar pasteStudents from four Northumberland schools - Ringway First School, Guidepost Middle School, Ashington High School and Northumberland College - have been working with multimedia designers to come up with new ideas for the 14th Century castle, which is used as an outdoor centre.Small foam brushKids learn easily that Mom may do things one way and Dad another. That's not the issue, says Dr. Nelsen. The problem comes when one parent overcompensates for what he or she perceives as the other's shortcomings or when a child is able to pit one parent against the other. But when you both show that you value each other's differences, you can unite in discipline that your child will respect.Cover chandelier lanterns with tissue paper to create a soft glow. Don't be afraid to try different patterns, abstract shapes, and colors. We designed ours as a nod to artist Mark Rothko.Mood lighting, from rustic to refinedHang firePencilRESEARCH: Student Adam Wakenshaw BRAINWAVES: Matthew Drysdale, Caitlin Shepard and Cameron ThompsonON THE DOTThe project has been instigated by the Design Council and delivered by Creative Partnerships with Wansbeck Enterprise Education Network.PHOTOGRAPHS BY THOMAS J. STORY3. BUY A SHOWSTOPPER* About $7 for 10 oz. at dickblick.comCAPTION(S):If your child is fuming because you insist that he has to hit the books before he hits the TV button, validate his feelings but stick to your word: "I can see that you're really upset, and I love you. But the answer is no."The unusual ideas are just some of the weird and wonderful creations concocted by talented young designers as part of a project to revamp Berwick's Ford Castle.2. ADD A LITTLE COLOR

PHOTOGRAPHS BY THOMAS J. STORY

Author: Miranda Jones

Form a United Front

Your grade schooler is practicing his free throws in the dining room-again-and your chandelier is the hoop. You say: "How many times have I told you, no ball playing in the house? Please put the ball away." He says: nothing, as he bounces the ball. You sigh, as your husband strolls in and no sooner gives your child "the look" than the ball is put away. So it goes, despite your best efforts at discipline.

Glass lanterns or jarsCHANDELIERS made from lollipops and Mad Hatter-style tea parties could breathe new life into a historic castle.Shine Week 2009, which runs until Friday, is designed to celebrate the many forms of talent displayed by young people, from success in the performing arts through to skills in science, technology and working in the community. A team from each school presented their work at a Dragons' Den style finale yesterday in front of a panel of judges, including the castle's owner Lord Joicey.Tissue paper

Still struggling to gain discipline respect? Don't go it alone. Ask for your partner's support and reaffirm unity. Having trouble sticking together? "It's the best scenario, but it's not an absolute," insists Dr. Nelsen. "Parents first and foremost need to model respect for each other." Then go out and shoot some hoops together. -Tanisia Morris

Author: Morris, Tanisia

THS goes old schoolChandeliers return home to cafeteria

By Adrielle Harvey

at (785) 295-1285The original chandeliers, which are made of cast iron and weigh approximately 50 pounds, were a part of the school when it opened in 1931.Player power is a recipe for disaster. Older Toon Army soldiers will recall Richard Dinnis. Enough said.I am dreaming Joey Barton is running Newcastle United.The players' committee had its first airing at Dundee United where they proved player power rules a chaotic SJP. Ashley was sending his relegated squad by coach, Barton and his bruvvers objected ferociously to the indignity of it all for men of such stature, and an isolated owner caved in, paying for his discredited squad to fly.Harper is right and proper, but after that? Well, you decide."They've all been placed in the same spot where the originals were," said Joan Barker, executive secretary of the Topeka High School Historical Society. She said electrical work needed to be done for the installations.The player cull which has seen Oba Martins, Habib Beye and Sebastien Bassong sold, to be followed by others before the last day of August, apparently doesn't include Barton.Barton was destined for the scrapheap had Alan Shearer been appointed permanent manager after his latest indiscretion at Anfield - mild in comparison to others - but Ashley decided against another Geordie Messiah and, not only has the baddest of bad boys survived but he is now in a position of power.The money given by Powell then was matched by the classes of 1951 and 1958.or adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com.Tim Degginger, owner of Degginger's Foundry and a THS alumnus, restored the original chandeliers and used the parts from the originals to make molds for the replicas.or adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com.By Adrielle HarveyTopeka High alumna Jayne Allen Powell contributed money to the school in memory of her brother James Allen, also an alumnus of the school, which in turn was used for the chandeliers.Adrielle Harvey can be reachedIn 2005, one of the original chandeliers returned home.A recent project at Topeka High School has helped restore the original look to the school's cafteria.Topeka High alumna Jayne Allen Powell contributed money to the school in memory of her brother James Allen, also an alumnus of the school, which in turn was used for the chandeliers.The project took about a year since the time it was approved, funded and the chandeliers made, said Janet Zoble, of Promark Management, of Topeka. Zoble, whose main client is Degginger's Foundry, did much of the initial work on the project, including Photoshop replications and drawings of the chandeliers in the cafeteria.

or adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com.

Author: Tomari Quinn

THS goes old schoolChandeliers return home to cafeteria

By Adrielle Harvey

The family of Jack Deeter, who was a Topeka High associate principal in the 1970s, returned the chandelier, prompting three other Topeka alums to return their chandeliers."Topeka High is very lucky to have people that care, that continue to give back time, talents and money that were given them when they were students," said Rick Friedstrom, former president of THSHS.The chandeliers were removed from the cafeteria in the late 1950s. Barker said its still unknown what happened to the chandeliers after that time, but she believes they were stored for nearly 20 years before being given to people who wanted them.At Tannadice you would expect the two nominated to have been Andy Carroll and Harper himself."Topeka High is very lucky to have people that care, that continue to give back time, talents and money that were given them when they were students," said Rick Friedstrom, former president of THSHS.The money given by Powell then was matched by the classes of 1951 and 1958.In 2005, one of the original chandeliers returned home.Tim Degginger, owner of Degginger's Foundry and a THS alumnus, restored the original chandeliers and used the parts from the originals to make molds for the replicas.The chandeliers were removed from the cafeteria in the late 1950s. Barker said its still unknown what happened to the chandeliers after that time, but she believes they were stored for nearly 20 years before being given to people who wanted them.Now I know we have an owner who is not the brightest bulb in football's chandelier, no manager, no new signings and no hope. But, surely, this cannot be true.The replicas, made of aluminum, are safer and more economically feasible.The replicas, made of aluminum, are safer and more economically feasible.A recent project at Topeka High School has helped restore the original look to the school's cafteria.The project took about a year since the time it was approved, funded and the chandeliers made, said Janet Zoble, of Promark Management, of Topeka. Zoble, whose main client is Degginger's Foundry, did much of the initial work on the project, including Photoshop replications and drawings of the chandeliers in the cafeteria."They've all been placed in the same spot where the originals were," said Joan Barker, executive secretary of the Topeka High School Historical Society. She said electrical work needed to be done for the installations."What we figure is that they were taken down to modernize the space," Barker said. "They had been stored and who knows where? But you can imagine, they took up a lot of space. We figure from when a couple of these were returned to us, that it was probably the late seventies when they were just made available for people to take them."Twenty-four chandeliers, four original and 20 replicas, were installed in the cafeteria the week of July 13.The original chandeliers, which are made of cast iron and weigh approximately 50 pounds, were a part of the school when it opened in 1931.at (785) 295-1285

or adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com.

Author: Tomari Quinn

Barton in charge? You must be Joe-king!

PINCH me, I am having a nightmare and I cannot wake up.

The family of Jack Deeter, who was a Topeka High associate principal in the 1970s, returned the chandelier, prompting three other Topeka alums to return their chandeliers.He is heading the players' committee of four along with former skipper Geremi, who the club cannot sell because of his sky-high wages and total lack of legs, ex-England centre-forward Alan Smith who hasn't scored a goal for Newcastle in two seasons, and goalkeeper Steve Harper.Adrielle Harvey can be reachedAlas it is. Those in the home dressingroom at St James's Park have got together to form a players' committee and who is the shining light? Pal Joey!or adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com.By Adrielle Harvey"In conversation with (Powell), she didn't care how the money was spent, but the contribution was such that we kind of wanted to have her input," Barker said, "and she was intrigued by the chandeliers."THE CAPITAL-JOURNALor adrielle.harvey@cjonline.com."What we figure is that they were taken down to modernize the space," Barker said. "They had been stored and who knows where? But you can imagine, they took up a lot of space. We figure from when a couple of these were returned to us, that it was probably the late seventies when they were just made available for people to take them."When you consider Sebastien Bassong staged a one-man strike, players forced air fares upon United and then decided who should speak on the club's behalf, it begs one question: is caretaker Chris Hughton a leader with absolutely no clout? I fear the answer is yes.It appears that the players' committee will decide which players speak to the fans via the media after matches - one for the local press, another for the nationals.One scored United's goal, the other saved a penalty, so there was an opportunity to put a positive public slant on an indifferent 1-1 draw. But no. Out trotted Kevin Nolan and Ryan Taylor.

When you consider Sebastien Bassong staged a one-man strike, players forced air fares upon United and then decided who should speak on the club's behalf, it begs one question: is caretaker Chris Hughton a leader with absolutely no clout? I fear the answer is yes.

Block x Block: 4380 S.W. Macadam Ave., River Forum in Portland

River Forum has an air of an exclusive club. The two buildings, adjacent to the Willamette River, are covered with brick and glass. The interiors are encased in rich mahogany, with high chandeliers. Out back, a landscaped expanse extends to the river.

As with all Geordie kids of a certain age, Milburn was a hero to Dix who, as a 12-year-old, had sat on the wall surrounding the pitch at the Leazes end."The building has all the amenities of a resort," Castle said. "Hopefully that makes work easier.""This Geordie voice said 'sorry, son, are you all right?' It was Jackie Milburn and a love affair began."Property managers at Shorenstein Properties say the 195,000- square-foot property at 4380 S.W. Macadam Ave. is among the best in the Portland area outside of downtown. There are about 6,000 square feet available to lease in the buildings, which opened in 1985.HERO: Jackie Milburn receives the Wilkinson Sword from Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghThe End of the West Michael Dickmans exuberant first book is lit by all varieties of conflagration. The speaker describes brain eyes and lungs making up a "burning chandelier" inside him. And no wonder: His memory is full of "Scary Parents" who shoot up while the kids are at the movies a grandfather who tries to kill anyone who comes near him a father who gives claustrophobic and flat advice and a grandmother who drinks Gin Fizzes and wants to descend the stairs like Joan Crawford in her Edith Head gown to be met by Cary Grant whose boyfriend waits outside in the trailer. In spite of the emotional load they carry Dickmans spare poems move in a slow irregular gait as if the hero is riding a loping horse down a movie set street assessing his chances of survival. Michael Dickman was born and raised in Portland Oregon. His work has appeared in the New Yorker Tin House and the American Poetry Review.Castle said River Forum benefits from being surrounded by an eclectic mix of restaurants, contemporary buildings, historic residences and upscale condominiums in the Johns Landing neighborhood.The office space in the buildings is Class A, and leases for $17 per square foot.

"The building has all the amenities of a resort," Castle said. "Hopefully that makes work easier."

Author: Tyler Graf