Issue 28: 2012

Issue 28: 2012

Contents

No Hood Council Changes
University Fair Success
Apple Festival
Announcements

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No Hood Council Changes

Cameron Smith

There were no new candidates for the hood council. The current council members will remain in their seats for another four simyear term until the next elections in 2016.

University Fair Success

Cameron Smith

Local teens were treated to the first ever university fair.  The university fair was large with several schools in attendance. Many teens said that they were unaware that there were so many options available to them. That was one of the goals of Educational Direction, Ilila Peterson. "We need to expose our youth to other universities and hoods, there are several educational options."

Ms.Peterson was especially pleased because of the recent grant the school won. The grant would allow her to pay for each teen to visit up to two interhood universities. Several teens have utilized the grant to travel to  Meade College in Laurel Crossing;  Mount Braynon University in Simberry Fields and  University of Rockport (URock) in Laurel Crossing

Students are encouraged to view the newly renovated Pierce University website for more details about interhood options.

Apple Festival

Cameron Smith

Local art prodigy, Veronika Kent, has gone from coast to coast with her art. After studying abroad in Deux-Sèvres, she was given the opportunity to host an art showing at Fawn Thayer's art galleryin New Eden. The showing was a huge success.

"I had a great time, I was able to visit with extended family and see where my aunt and father spent time growing up. The art show was a lot of fun, I learned so much from Ms. Thayer as well, she's really nice. I hope I can do it again soon."

With her growing talent, there is no doubt that she will continue to show her work across Simnation.

Apple Festival

Cameron Smith

The Apple Festival 2012 was a great success. Aerial Bionic, Mellow Metal, Jimmie Page and Leaden Snow all performed during the festival. Jimmie Page recently released her sophomore album, Distastrophe from Impact Entertainment while Mellow Metal have released their debut album, Bittersweet and Aerial Bionic's newest album, Carouse Vibration is in stores now.

"Mellow Metal was great," giddy teen, Ashlee shared. "Slade is soooo hot!"

In addition to the musical performances, residents enjoyed lectures, vendor booths and lots of activities for the family.

Announcements

BIRTHS

•Audrey Peterson, born to Ilila and Brandon Peterson

•Esperanza Herendez, born to Lainey and Verde Herendez

ADOPTIONS

•none

DIVORCES & SEPARATIONS

•none

DEATHS

•Zachery Peterson, infant, leaves behind parents, Ilila and Brandon Peterson, twin sister, Audrey, and older siblings, Brooklyn and Jude.

•Jadhira Shazad, 50, leaves behind husband, Johan, three children: Naraj, Myra and Udar.

BIRTHDAYS

•Abigal Carr, celebrated her 5th birthday

•Robin Wren, celebrated her 5th birthday
•Vivienne Humphrey, celebrated her 5th birthday


GRADUATIONS

•none

ENGAGEMENTS

•none

WEDDINGS

•Lyndon Humphrey and Gretchen Benson

•Henry Mendenhall and Rosemarie Miller 

•Alan Phillips and Sara Mellon

EMIGRATION

•none

IMMIGRATION

•none

EMPLOYMENT CHANGES

•none

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A Sledgehammer, 2012

Peacar, winter, 2012
Ray and Lydia Wilsonoff are 43, Alia Shae is 8, Ari and Ava are 4

"This home is a diamond in the rough," the realtor explained as she approached the porch.

Trying Tonight, 2012

Givar, winter, 2012
Alphonso is 30, Krissy (Thorn) is 28, Claudio is 3, Isabella is 2 

Alphonso wished there was something he could do about the stray animals in the metro. Bewteen cleaning up the trash cans they knocked down to avoiding their fights and poop, he was tired of it.

Maxis Scholarships, Expanded

My post on SPATs garnered a lot of attention and a few simmers have adapted different ways to have university admissions into their games. During a discussion on N99 I was reminded that I hadn't posted anything about my system for scholarships. Here's briefly some ways that I make Maxis scholarships expanded as well as some suggestions on how to adapt it to your hood.

Decaying Craftsman

I've been working on some small/tiny fixer upper residential lots for my hood.



I built it with the lovely historic homes of Chicago as a loose guide.




There's a large unfinished basement with exposed venting and pipes



On the main floor is a historic living space with multiple small rooms cut off by the walls (those seeking a more modern vibe are advise to knock down the walls for an open living space concept) also a small bathroom.

It deliberately looks yucky and horrible use of space so simmies will be driven away at the prospect of owning such a home. However, truly creative simmies will rise to the occasion to give this home a makeover.



Three large bedrooms and a large bathroom upstairs

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I had added a fireplace originally, but it made the house too expensive, so I took it out, but am debating adding it back in.

Comments and suggestions are welcomed, also posting links to what you do with the house are welcomed.

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Download link
http://www.mediafire.com/file/l9kya3xmx92h6nc/Decaying%20Craftsman_1.Sims2Pack

Innocent Fun, 2012

Givar, winter, 2012
Carmela is 52, Serendipity is 16 

Winter brought a lot of snow to Apple Valley