Journals - Zola Masego -2002

And for the bronze! -2002

I've been working my butt off and I finally figured out how to do a hard sale on a customer, all on my own. it's all about managing the customers.

Now if only my heart would get straightened out. Whenever I'm with Ernesto I feel like flirting. i've got a tiny crush on him you know. he's so shy, I can never tell if he really wants the same thing I do. But then there's Tom. He goes for what he wants and he's good at it too. We partied a bit too much on our last date though.

Journal - Tuon Katashi -2002

Life sucks just like tramps -2002

My job sucks. It's at the very bottom and no one even comes, cause they don't want to be insulted. It's comedy, it's supposed to be insulting.

Sometimes I try to get my mind of it by painting to trying that pottery wheel thing in the common area. But then the tramps show up with their dates. I can hardly stand living here.

The women are tramps and the men are wimps. Leland's a rent a cop and always will be, so what somebody gave him a big stinking award, so what. Ernesto got his, fired for driving on the sidewalk, that's good stuff. Everyone is in my way. I can't wait to move out of this place. when are the houses going to be ready?

Journal - Peace Hearth -2002

Why, Yes, I do love gifts! -2002

Everywhere i go it seems people want to give me things. I was talking with this cute blond named Bruno and apparently he knows Roxie so he said he could gt her to lower my rent. I didn't even have the heart to tell him we were paid in advance until 2008.

Remember that guy John. He left a Maxis game simulator by the door cause he had such fun on our dates.

Oh! the new guy I met, Dermot. He's quite fun to flirt with, every time I go to the arcade we look each other over. His name is Ethan Dreamer, I think he's got relative in pleasantview or something. He likes to flirt to and I brought him home a few times. I've only one thing to say: Woohoo! He was a sweetie and left me flowers.

I'm avoiding Tuon and I'm not telling him about my gifts from the men I hang out with. He'll blow a gasket and I'm sick of being called a tramp and if he knows men give me things he'd call me stuff far worse.

Journal - Leland Bishop - 2002

Just call me a hero, Ma'am. -2002

Sorry shouldn't gloat, but oh, man such a cool year. I went down to confront the vendor cause I didn't want to have to do paperwork if she was pulling out all her stuff and i get promoted and $500! I paid the gypsy woman to find a date cause it was too hard finding one on my own and I met Susannah. This year can't get any better!

Here's me in my new cadet uniform. They posted it in the paper and everything! Not even Tuon can ruin this moment! I don't like the idea of having to exercise for my job but a real officer's salary and I could afford a house with room for kids instead of a studio apartment.

And this is Susannah Cage, she's the director for My Muse studio. We had the most fantastic first date and I've got such a crush now.

I looked all over for someone like her but just got so tired I had to lounge on the park bench.

Journal - Ernesto Addario - 2002

Hardship and heartache -2002

This has not been a good year. It started out good. I went over to the arcade just to be around Zola and it seemed like she was hitting on me. I got a crush, bad!

And I got a promotion to paramedic and even got to start going to medical school in simcity.

Then my luck began to change.

I must have imagined the flirting with Zola cause I saw Tom Voss sneaking out of her apartment at 3am. I thought maybe she really liked me. But she obviously likes Tom more.

Then I made a well, poor decision, I chose to drive on the sidewalk to get to an emergency. I've seen it in the movies like a million times. Wrong! I got fired and Leland said I was lucky none of the pedestrians filed charges or might have gone to jail or had to pay damages.

So now I'm out of work, with no girlfriend, no medical school, and no luck. Leland has it all going for him now. A steady girl, police academy, just got an award. Why can't I have what he has?

Journal - Raina Romina - 2002

I Made Tuon Cry -2002

Bella's busy alot. I hardly saw her at all this year. Leland was so happy to find Susannah I thought I'd give the gypsy a try. I didn't have alot of extra money to pay for a date so I don't think she set me up with anyone particularly suited to me. I mean Yasmin's nice and all, but I think she's straight. that's her in the picture by Leland. You know nice, like we could be friends but not much more.

The local bully, Tuon is always at it. We fight constantly. He just can't stop insulting people and shoving them around. I let him have it after he insulted Leland for being a rent a cop. That was even after he caught that burglar and got promoted and all. like always he resorts to hitting and slapping people around. Tuon doesn't have a decent bone in his body. Every one else is so much nicer. I'm just glad I made the big wuss cry. That's right, everyone can see now what wimp you are! Ha!

Silver Grove Sentry -2002

The Silver Grove Sentry Newspaper publishes annually at the completion of each year. (Years run from summer to summer.)

2002

Big Building Bandit Apprehended

In this issue: Medical Personnel Creates Sidewalk Drama Gypsy Arranges Dream Dates Getting a Bronze in Sales Who's Woohooing Who In Other News: The residents of Mrs. Silver's Boarding House are still not getting along. More fights have broken out between: Zola Masego and Peace Hearth, and Tuon Katashi and Raina Romina. In addition complaints were filed by Zola Masego against verity Maher for Sexual Harrassment, and Raina Romina filed a nuisance claim against Tuon Katashi on the behalf of Leland Bishop for needless insulting. Cyber Games Arcade Come on down to Cybergames Arcade. Experience the thrill, the excitement of bells and whistles of real arcade games for a small nominal fee. Editor's Note: Thank you for the anonymous article on gypsy blind dating. It was difficult to write this issue given that i had to write about myself being fired. It simply goes to show that everyone makes stupid mistakes and right now mine are more public than everyone else's. The Village Green The Village Green offers quiet, relaxing gardens, a spot to fish, eat and play chess. And every Saturday come listen to the free concerts in the park, featuring the comedy stylings of Tuon Katashi. Contributors Writer/publisher: Ernesto Addario Contributing writer: Anon. Classifieds Sims are invite to apply for jobs in the following categories: Architecture Education Journalism Medical Politics Artist/Dance/Music Oceanography/Natural Scientist/Science Intelligence/Military/Penal Officer/Law Events Saturdays: Village on the Green featuring Tuon Katashi Winter Pajama Smustle: My Muse Dance Studio is hosting a Pajama smustle next winter. There will be a dance contest with a $500 dollar prize. The Rumor Mill The rumor mill is a collection of anonymous letters from residents, working NPCs and townies. Who's Woohooing Who? With the Gyspy in town it's getting hard to tell who is flirting and dating who so here's a rundown to keep up with the town gossip: (compiled from several letters.) Ernesto Addario has been seen flirting with Zola Masego Leland Bishop is steadily dating Susannah Cage Peace Hearth has been seen with Dermot De Sade, Bruno Sampson, and Ethan Dreamer. Tuon Katashi has no love intrests Zola Masego has been seen hitting on Ernesto Addario, and Tom Voss was seen leaving her apartment at a late hour. Raina Romina has been seen with both Bella Goth and Yasmin Lapham

Leland Bishop notices suspicious activity on the village green. A woman was "fiddling with the gadget kiosk." then took off with several mp3 players, cells phones and gaming simulators. The security guard, Mr. Bishop said, "I was torn, I wasn't sure if she was the vendor coming to check on the machine or not, but I thought it was odd that she would be taking out more stuff than she put in so I confronted her and it turns out she had been doing the same thing up in simCity for quite a while, usually with big buildings. " Mr. bishop received $500 in reward funds and was promoted to cadet. Simcity Police Chief made this statement. "We need more sim that can think on their feet. Mr. Bishop is just the sort we need to train up to protect our small towns of SimNation. Paramedic Pandemic Ernesto Addario, recently promoted to paramedic decided to drive onthe sidewalk instead of getting out and walking to an emergency. This nearly led to tragic consequences seeing that people were using the sidewalk at the time. According to witnesses he came close to running over an elderly man in a blue jogging suit. Mr. Addario has been fired. Silver Valley Grove is now looking for medical professionals. Looking for Love? Maybe it's a crystal ball away! Silver Grove Valley seems to have a surplus of men, making dating extremely difficult for many young men. The local gypsy woman plies her trade, saying that business is good. Susannah Cage, the director of My Muse Studio was matched with Leland Bishop for a blind date. Susannah described the date as "The best date she's ever been on," and admitted to having a crush on her date before the night was over. Mr. Bishop who asked for the date paid $4000 simoleons for the privilege. "It was worth it all," he said, "I tried the nornal way of doing things but I met hardly anyone, no one I liked and was so tired after with nothing to show for it. this was so much easier i would recommend it to anyone looking for a real relationship." Since then others have used the service such as Raina Romina and Yasmin Lapham. The Gypsy was confident that this was the beginning of a trend. "We expect more business to come out way as time goes on. some sims simply do not want to settle for the sim they know." Announcements: Births/Adoptions none Engagements/Marriages none Immigration/Emmigration none Obituaries none Market Report Zola Masego, the first entrepeneur of Silver Grove gives us some tips on bettering yourself at sales: Smile, you won't feel like it but do it anyway Always greet your customers that way you don't seem rude Stick to the basic sales pitch until you are more proficient, then work on the hard sales pitch if the sucker...I mean customer seems interested. Remember it's your business so you don't have to put up with public fighting, woohoo or water balloons if you don't want to. Keep to these basics and soon you will earn the equivalent of a bronze sales badge simply through your own hard work. I hope this keeps you for some of the worry that the first years of my business gave me.

Journal - Tuon Katashi -2001

2001 - Why am I surrounded by tramps?

I mean really, surrounded. My sister flirts with anything in pants. She invited my coworker, john, upstairs for who knows what, and got caught in a compromising position on a park bench with some old fogey. Ick. I'm really beginning to dislike her. her cutesy stuff wears real thin after she's had a few drinks. John's probably laughing about her at work. she's holding me back I know it.

This other girl, Raina, in the apartment complex claims she only likes women, right sure, she got married didn't she? She's just a different kind of tramp. We get into it all the time, any excuse to touch a man I guess. The only woman in the whole complex with a good head on her shoulders is Zola. Very proper woman.

At least I can get out of here for work. I do a touring stand-up routine, rant comedy whatever you want to call it. Every Saturday it's in town on the Village Green. It's low level but I'm on the right path to become a famous magician.

Silver Grove Sentry - 2001

This newspaper is published on a yearly basis in summer of each year.

New Residents Battle First Year In Valley

In this issue: Battling residents New Jobs Market Looks Up First Fine For Bad Behavior In Other News: The first fine of Silver Grove has been levied against Ms. Peace Hearth and Forrest Freshe for engaging in public indecency. they were each fined $500. Come on down to Cybergames Arcade. Experience the thrill, the excitement of bells and whistles of real arcade games for a small nominal fee. Editor's Note: This is a volunteer effort at the moment, any articles are welcome. contact Ernesto Addario. The Village Green offers quiet, relaxing gardens, a spot to fish, eat and play chess. And every Saturday come listen to the free concerts in the park, featuring the comedy stylings of Tuon Katashi. Contributors: Publisher/writer/reporter: Ernesto Addario Classifieds: We are currently looking for: Political personnel for the management of the town Firefighters to manage town emergencies Events: This is a Moon Year, the year of move ins and celebrating transitions. Since the entire neighborhood is in transition we think this is quite enough celebration. The Rumor Mill The rumor mill is a collection of anonymous letters from residents, working NPCs and townies. So who are your new neighbors, really? Do you know? the Hearth family seems to have serious control issues. Their files say that Peace was forced to attend Addicts Anonomous after a DUI, and that Tuon Katashi lost his job after random drug testing. It even rumored that Zola Masego our new business entrepreneur was in rehab for an elixir addiction. It obvious that the Addario's are running from something, but what? Not in my Public Please! I moved to this town to get away from the horrors of the city and what do I find but some trashy woman and a dirty old man in very full view of the public doing what should be confined to bedrooms on a park bench. something must be done before certain city lifestyles take hold in this town! Market Report Silver Grove Valley has opened it's doors, while at this time services are limited it is hopeful that most services will be available soon after securing a recurring annual interest free loan of $100,000 from the Neighborhood Partnership Program to be giving every Star year. We have welcomed our first 6 residents and Mrs. Silver's Boarding House is at full capacity. One half of the sims have secured jobs and one has started her own business within Silver Grove. The Cybergames Arcade is already a Rank 1 business and has won the LeTourneau Prize for new businesses in the surrounding area. Townies are beginning to pour into the neighborhood looking for roommates and places to live. It looks like things are on the rise!

The 6 newest residents of silver grove, in fact the very founders of the town's population, or at least we hope, are fighting over everything. Fist fights have broken out in the common area of Mrs. Silver's Boarding House. Tuon Katashi and Raina Romina fight on a near constant basis, He also argues loudly with his adoptive sister Peace Hearth. She in turn has attacked zola masego on several instances. When interviewed Peace flipped off the reporter, and Tuon just sneered. However, Raina has this to say on Tuon, "He's an awful little man, disparaging me just because he has issues with lesbians. I showed him." Zola Masego also offered comment. "They both obviously have issues. I made a simple comment about how much skin her dress showed and next thing I know I'm being poked. something ought to be dine the family is a menace to society." As of this time nothing can be done since the fighting is on private property. Jobs for Residents! Three residents have taken jobs in the area. Each are entry level jobs but soon we know that these hard working sims will be on the fast track. Ernesto Addario is the new EMT (pictured above) Leland bishop is the new Village Green Security Guard Tuon Katashi is the new stand-up comedian on Saturday nights at the village green. In addition Zola Masego opened the first business in Silver Grove Valley, Cybergames Arcade. Announcements:Immigration/Emmigration The 6 new residents of Silver Grove Valley are: The Addario Family: Ernesto Addario Raina Romina The Bishop Family: Leland Bishop The Hearth Family: Peace Hearth Tuon Katashi The Masego Family: Zola Masego You may learn more about our new residents on our website under Resident Directory

Journal - Leland Bishop - 2001

2001 - A brand new rut

I get into ruts easy. I know, but there's nothing like a good rut, being able to sit on the couch and watch a movie, have lunch on the patio with neighbors. It's all good. Takes my mind off of her too. She left me, her loss.


I got a job as the security guard at the village green, and so far all I got was an eyeful of Peace Hearth and a really old geezer. (please, please burn that image out of my mind's eye!) I chat online with random people like Bella Goth.

journal - Ernesto Addario - 2001

2001 - A New Day

Raina's safe and with the exception of the stupid..(DELETED). Tuon, she's happy. I don't know about this whole dating women thing of hers but she's happy and I haven't seen that in a long time.

I started work as a EMT and volunteered to do the newsletter. Maybe I could be a doctor one day. I go to the arcade alot too. I don't really like games but I do like Zola and I get to be around here when I go there, even if we don't talk.

I have chances to read here and learn all sorts of things. The apartment is a bit cramped for two people but it'll do for now.

Journals - Zola Masego -2001

2001- A good start

Well, mostly. Most of my neighbors seem to be good people but that Peace. Hah! what a misnomer. She's the most violent, person here. She attacks me all the time. It's hard, I admit, not to say something when she wanders in with a strange man in the middle of the night or when her dresses are so short I'm afraid of what i might see if she bends over.


But the arcade keeps me busy so I don't have to deal with her often. I have a few basic machines in and it just got ranked as a rank 1 business and I was awarded the LeTourneau Prize for new businesses. All sorts of people come in. I think one of my customers must have been in a play or something, she still had lots of glitter on. And Tom Voss comes in alot. (the gentleman in the picture) He seems quite nice.


Ernesto comes into the arcade a lot. He seems a bit shy but he's quite attractive.
This was a good start. A new business and for the most part good people in town.

Journal - Peace Hearth -2001

2001 - It's Raining Men!

Other than having to deal with Tuon I really like it here.

I met a really attrive and adventerous guy named Forrest at the Village Green .He didn't even mind that I wanted to do some public woohoo. Too bad we got caught and had to pay the fine. Worth every simolean.

Then Tuon brought home this cute guy from work, John something. He was a lot of fun too.

Now if only I could see Zola's transparent ghost everything would be perfect. She acts all prim and proper a virtual Crumplbottom. she doesn't like my clothers, or humor, or that I "drag in men at all hours." right, cause 11;00 is all hours. *eyeroll.*

The only decent place to get a drink is the village green. but it's also a decent place to pick up guys so win-win. (That picture's of Forrest, isn't he a doll!)

I think I made the right choice coming here.