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How much progress has the ANC made on their last set of goals before they look to setting new resolutions at the Mangaung conference? Look out for our series of reports on how the party's wishes have been achieved under president Jacob Zuma's leadership.
Other resolutions:
Resolution #1: Political school
Resolution #2: Women's ministry
Resolution #3: Willing buyer, willing seller
Resolution: To take steps to practically implement the target set by the 1942 conference of one million members by the time of the centenary celebrations.
Progress: The ANC exceeded its target of one million members by reaching the 1.2-million mark, according to audited figures presented at the party's centenary celebrations in January. The ANC conference of 1942 had mandated the party to reach a million members by the time it reached 100 years. The largest growth has been in KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma's home province, which overtook the Eastern Cape to take the number-one spot with 331 820 members.
KwaZulu-Natal's membership grew by almost 88 000 members between January and September this year. The membership of the ANC's second biggest province, the Eastern Cape, is currently standing at 187 585.
This achievement augurs well for Zuma and his quest for the second term because this 70-year-old resolution was implemented successfully under his leadership.
Though questions have been raised about the declining quality of members the party is attracting, concern about people who join the ANC for material gain instead of a genuine need to serve South Africans, as well as the party being dominated by Zuma's regional grouping from KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC enjoys the status of being the largest politcal party born out of a liberation movement in Africa.


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You are the manager of a small charity and have got a great idea for a new project that would help people in your local area. You approach the person responsible for your sector at the local council, and they say: "That sounds great, we're running another round of voluntary sector grants next year, why don't you apply?"
Alternatively, you are an informal group of people who use an NHS service and have got some practical ideas about how things could be improved. You approach the person responsible for involvement (if you can find out who they are). They inform you that there's a meeting in a few weeks where you can provide your feedback on the latest strategic plan.
Continued at The Guardian Public Leaders Network.

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People, Forests and Homes. And how they fit together.
The Local Wood Initiative was all about People, Forests and Homes, and how they fit together. This program examined our consumption of resources and promotes ways to save energy, money and the earth by cutting our green house gas emissions. The project was funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The Local Wood Initiative was a multi-dimensional project that pooled many resources in the county. The goal was to create a healthier local economy and a healthier environment. All residents of Hastings County benefited: from students of all ages to landowners and local producers.
You can still go through the greenhouse gas awareness checklist and check Resources to find ways of reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.
Rural Property Owner Visits
The initiative helps rural property owners improve the energy efficiency of their homes, explore sources of renewable energy, and find ways to manage their woodlots and farmland more sustainably.
Alternatives for land use, such as firewood, maple syrup or selective logging can pay dividends to the landowner and increase the efficiency of the land use in terms of storing carbon. Connecting suppliers with markets will boost our local economy on many levels.
For advice from our professionals. please contact Matt Caruarna infohastingstewardship.ca (613) 391-9034
Forestry Day for Grades Seven and Eight is each year in May. Nature Connects is for younger students with classroom and outside activities. For more information please contact Virginia deCarle virginiadecarle2014gmail.com (613) 334-7547


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From Ani DiFranco to Bob Dylan to Woodie Guthrie, American folk music comprises a truly diverse and rich tradition—one that's almost impossible to define in broad terms. This book explains why folk music is still highly relevant in the digital age.
From indigenous music to Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen singing "This Land Is Your Land" side-by-side at the pre-inaugural concert for our first African American president, folk music has been at the center of America's history. Thomas Jefferson wooed his bride-to-be with fiddle playing. Stephen Foster captured the mood of our country in transition. The Carter Family adapted music from across the pond to Appalachia. Paul Robeson carried folk music of many lands to the world stage. Woody Guthrie's dust bowl ballads spoke to the common man, while Sixties protest music put folk on the map, following the Kingston Trio's hit, "Tom Dooley."Folk music has evolved with America's changing landscape, celebrating its multi-cultural traditions. From Irish step dancers to rap, parlor songs to Dixieland, blues to classical, Discovering Folk Music presents the genre as surprisingly diverse, every bit the product of our national melting pot.Demonstrating continuing relevance of folk music in our everyday lives, the book spotlights an amazing array of personalities, with special emphasis on the folk revival era when Dylan, Baez, Odetta, and Peter, Paul and Mary sang out. These and others influenced such contemporary performers as Shawn Colvin and Ani DiFranco. Those on today's "fringes of folk" scene continue to look to these deep roots while embracing alternative sounds. Included are interviews with such legendary artists as Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, and Jean Ritchie. Nora Guthrie, Woody's daughter, also weighs in. Discovering Folk Music is a ground-breaking look at 21st-century folk music in our rapidly changing digital world, family friendly while ripe for rediscovery by the Woodstock generation.
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A Positively Great Summer
At the recommendation of a friend, I have been reading the new Jerry Moffett book, Revelations. In it, Moffett talks about how reading Lanny Bassham's With Winning in Mind helped him to change his self-image and think more positively about himself in order to succeed in competition climbing. One of the selections Moffett quotes states that
The mind can only concentrate on one thing at a time. If you are picturing something positive in your mind, it is impossible, at the same time, to picture something negative. And, if you have a negative thought, you cannot, at the same time, think positively.
In addition to Moffett's story, I have seen the effects of a positivity in three different scenarios this summer at the crag.
Last month, my family and I took out friends who were beginner climbers. When it was my son's turn to climb, he moved much more confidently than he had at the beginning of the summer. When I spoke to him about it, he could not really identify what had changed; he simply felt good on the rock. A couple of days later, he led his first sport route. Both he and I were much calmer than I had anticipated, for we both knew that the climb was within his ability and that he was capable of leading.
He placed his feet well, focused on the moves, clipped efficiently, and cruised to the top.
This past weekend, Matt, a fellow guide, and I met several Central Rock Gym members to Rumney for a day of climbing. Working with groups presents a challenge as climbers have different abilities, comfort levels, and goals. This group, however, maintained a positive vibe throughout the day. When a climber performed well on a specific route, the climber carried the success to the next climb. A few times, a climber struggled but did not dwell on the negatives. Instead, they focused on the upcoming route and climbed better.
People volunteered to belay each other and supported the person who was climbing at the time. When it began raining midway through the day, we stopped for lunch and waited for the rain to pass. Rather than grumbling about the delay or of getting wet, we spoke about the previous climbs and the possibilities of the next few routes.
By the end of the day, I was amazed at how many climbs each person had completed. The positive energy remained present throughout the day.
A few days ago, I made it over to Cathedral Ledge with my friends Matt and Brendan. Between a nagging shoulder injury and other time commitments, I have had less time to pursue some of my own personal climbing goals. We started the day on Funhouse, a classic 5.7 crack that takes you to the midpoint of the cliff.
As I followed Matt and Brendan, I felt like I was moving well and starting to get into a rhythm. At the base of Upper Refuse, I opted for Black Lung, a slightly harder variation to the first pitch of the route. The moves felt good and the gear went in easily; before I knew it, I was at the anchor. After we topped out, we headed to the North End to avoid the sun, and I saw that one of the climbs I had been thinking about was in the shade. The previous day, I had thought about it and wondered if I would be able to do. It had been some time since I climbed it and even longer since I led it. As I stood at the base, I visualized the moves and saw myself pulling the crux. After a few minutes of contemplation, I racked up.
The finger locks felt secure and the footholds felt good.
Right before the crux, I felt my right foot start to slip, and I plugged in a cam, which I instinctively reached for. Then I stopped. I returned my hand to the crack. The mind can focus on only one thing at a time. I consciously chose to shift my attention from grabbing a piece of gear to resetting my feet and slowing my breathing down. Something positive in mind leaves no room for something negative.
Looking up, I saw myself doing the moves. I brought my feet up, reached for the next hold, and fired the crux. Matt told me later that he saw me start to reach for the draw and almost said something. He didn't need to. My trust in his belay helped me focus on the moves rather than thinking about the fall.
In each of the three situations I discuss in this blog, the positive outlook by both the climber and the belayer helped the climber succeed. Newer climbers can create an atmosphere where experienced climbers can succeed and vice-versa. I have seen it numerous times this summer and over the years, and I hope to help foster those positive experiences in the future.
Todd Goodman
MMG guide
Happy Holidays to you all from each of us at Mooney Mountain Guides.
The winter season is off to good swing and we are psyched. Ice has formed up in many locations, and the mountains are covered in snow. Our ice and mountaineering programs are filling up – give us a call to schedule your winter trip.
Our MMG winter training session was held at the AMC Highland Center with an outdoor skills refresher at Frankenstein cliff.
Cannon Cliff is choked full of ice, many of our advanced level ice climbing days are held at this fantastic alpine area.
MMG Guide Ted leading the crux pitch of the Black Dike.
Dark Crystal with MMG guide Andrew another Cannon testpiece.
Full ice conditions in the mountains of NH
MMG guide Andrew honing up his winter skills.
Long time guest of MMG – Jerry on an early season ascent of the Snot Rocket in Crawford Notch.
Guides day off Alex and Art climbing on Cannon.
Join us this winter for your adventure in the mountains.
This weeks "Guide Tech Tip" highlights what appears to be an underutilized tool. Many climbers are using tethers, P.A.S., or daisy-chains to connect them selves to anchors. This is especialy true when cleaning anchors and rappelling. All these tools have their place in climbing and can be indispensable; however, over the last few years I have been using the back side of my clove hitch to complete many different tasks while managing transitions at anchors. Not only does this save time, I also remain attached to the anchor with my climbing rope, and not some kind of less trustworthy static material. To me that's a win, win.
*Keep in mind there are many uses for the back side of the clove hitch, this blog illustrates only one of possible scenarios.
**The following scenario assumes that the climber performing this transition has attached them selves to the master point of the anchor with a clove hitch.
A scenario that I find my self in a lot, especially in New England, is at the top of a long double rope rappel to reach the ground. Venues that I climb at a lot where this technique seems useful are (1) Thin Air face at Cathedral, (2) Cragging on Cannon and not going to the top, (3) Eagle Cliff and The Flat Iron as well as the Eaglet (4) cragging at White Horse (5) many ice climbs around the region. While climbing at these venues I am most often climbing with one guest and using twin ropes or two guests and using double ropes. This means that at the top of the route I have both ends of rope with me, which I will thread through the anchor in order to rappel.
One of the uses for the back side of your clove hitch is to use it to "attach" your self to the anchor without using a tether and while freeing up the ends of your ropes to thread through the anchor creating a double rope rappel. Below is a step-by-step, including photos. I hope this inspires you to go out and try new things with your rope craft. Enjoy!
Step 1: Clove hitch into the anchor.
Step 2: Take rope from the back side of your anchor clove, and create a new clove hitch on your belay loop using a locking carabiner.
Step 3: Free the ends of your ropes.
Step 4: Thread the anchor and tie ropes together (I am using an overhand with tails to tie my ropes together).
Step 5: Load your device for a rappel. To extend my device from my harness I am using a quickdraw with two locking carabiners.
Step 5 1/2: Make sure to back up your rappel.
Step 6: Once on your backed up rappel device, you can remove all clove hitches and anchor material and rappel.
*** Maybe this is more complicated; however, I find it simplifies the process in few ways: (1) I am not threading a tether through my harness and (2) tying knots in it, just to untie them once on the ground. (3) I am never worried about dropping my ropes because they are always attached to the anchor with a clove hitch.
Part #1 What and Why
Ground anchors can be defined as rig (climbing materials) used to connect a climber to the ground to ensure the belayers position remain intact. Many climbers, myself included, do not utilize this tool even when its employment may be prudent.
When are ground anchors prudent?
* Ground anchors are not just for belayers smaller than the climbers they are belaying. In fact, just this season I have witnessed two small accidents and heard of 4 other more serious accidents that could possibly have been prevented if the team climbing together where using a ground anchor. The kicker is, the climbers in these incidents were all of similar size.
Ground Anchors are prudent any time a belayer's stance may become compromised due to any innumerable events that could occur during a belay. ( i.e. falling backwards down a hill or cliff; getting pulled up, right or left; getting pulled forward, etc) These examples may seem elementary, but not all circumstances are easily identified, and the next two anecdotes will hopefully help illustrate such cases.
Anecdote #1: (sorry not photos to go along with this story)
While climbing in Western Mass in late April, a group of climbers descended on one of the only dry + moderate sections of cliff. The center of the cliff had a flat dry area to stand, stage, and belay from. The flanks of the cliff had muddy, slippery, steep approaches. From the flat spot to the cliff edge up the slipperiness was about 12 – 18 feet depending on exact location. About 50% of the group were wearing footwear that included; flip-flops, Crocks, chaco's, and a threadbare pair of Chucks. Two of the team members decided to climb the right most route, a moderate clip up, with a mid way crux. The team preceded to crawl the 15 feet up the hill only to stand on top of one another while the rope was flaked and climbing shoes were put on. "On belay?" "Belay on." "Climbing." "…" Three or four bolts up the belayer slips and begins to slide down the hill pulling the leader off the route. The rope was pulled tight on the climber unexpectedly and rapidly, creating a forceful swing into the wall. The climber hit her knee cap and twisted her ankle, but was otherwise okay. No evac. or medical attention was needed.
After the incident was over and they had cleared the area, my partner and I climbed the route, and with a tri-cam we where easily able to create a ground anchor preventing this incident from occurring.
Anecdote #2
While climbing at Rumney, at Jimmy Cliff, on the far right hand side is a route called "Lonesome Dove". A beautiful 5.10a thin slabby route with lots of interesting climbing. The base of the route can be characterized as a short, steep, and rugged gully. At the base of the gully exists a beautiful place to stand. The only unfortunate part of this is that in the event of a leader fall, the belayer can be dragged forward into the gully, loosing his/her footing and compromising the belay. Thats exactly what happened one week ago, when a belayer was pulled forward into the gully and was left with some cuts, scrapes, and bruises. The climber wasn't to happy to have fallen so big on a slab route ether. Good thing that the belay was using an assisted breaking device which held the lead fall, because when everything came to a stop, the break hand was not maintained. If a tubular device was being used, this would have resulted in a ground fall from about 40 feet.
The two solutions to this problem are to (A) belay in the gully, which may present some issues of its own, but I have seen successful catches made from here. (B) use a ground anchor to prevent the dramatic pull caused be a leader fall.
A successful catch of a leader fall from a stance in the gully. No ground anchor was used.
The gully the injured belayer was pulled into.
A simple ground anchor made in seconds that could have helped prevent the belayers injuries.
Part #2 How
There are many ways to create a ground anchor. The following pictures will hopefully provide some ideas. In many of the pictures a post in my car port will be used as an anchor point; however, these systems can include almost any natural or artificial anchor points.
1. Using the end of the rope tie it off to the anchor point using your favorite method and clove hitch your self to the rope on your belay loop. This simple and highly efficient method also closes the system.
2. Using a rig material connect that to the anchor point then clip your self in directly to the material using a carabiner.
3. Clip yourself to someone else (meat anchor) using any of the methods above.
4. Use some other material to connect to your anchor point. Tie into rope. Clove hitch to the anchor point.
5. Tie into rope and connect to anchor point using a Connecticut Tree Hitch.
All the above photos where being used to protect against and upward pull. The same prickles can be applied to protect against falling backwards away from the cliff as well.
*** Seek qualified instruction when learning to climb or pushing your limits.
Through out the last couple years MMG's blog has been quiet. With the increased use of social media powerhouses like Facebook, Instagram, among others, it seemed as though blogs were being reserved for posts with higher amounts content and less basic trip reports. After many discussions with MMG guides and professionals from other industries I have formulated a small summer project to breath some life back into our blog. Once a week I will be posting a Guides Tech Tip on the social media engines (if thats what we call them). The plan is for the social media posts to direct interested individuals to MMG's blog where more information on the technique can be found. If all goes well the project will be continued throughout the 2017/18 winter.
So, here it goes. Big thanks to all who contributed their ideas and time into making this Blog a living thing. Thank you to MMG Guide Andrew Maver for providing the video to make kick this thing off.
Each season the MMG team assembles for a training session with the intention of covering business related topics, the previous season in review, and to brush up on best practices for the upcoming season. Not only are these things accomplished it is also a great way to spend time with friends that we otherwise only see in a professional role.
Personally speaking I am honored to work with these gentleman. Each one of the MMG team in addition to being professional guides, husbands, and fathers, they are also professionals in other fields. Engineers, educators, tradesmen, nurses, Search and Rescue, the list goes on. Each one of their talents as individuals along with impressive climbing/guiding resumes makes one very strong team. Its during these trainings, when we are all assembled, that I truly see just how strong we all are together. I guess thats the point of gathering for a common purpose. To share what we have with the collective in an effort to, in MMG's case, deliver a better service to the guests we guide through the mountains.
This season we owe a special thanks to the other companies that have supported MMG and guides around the globe in an effort to say thank you for the jobs guides do. To Mammut for supplying and awesome jacket, Petzl for the carabiner and text books, and to Julbo for the glasses. Each one of these items not only makes us look a little cooler, but they also help MMG's professional appearance. (Look for an individual blog on all the items from our supporters.)
This years topics included business updates, an analysis on recent accidents that have occurred to the general public, how MMG can set a positive example to recreational climbers on avoiding these accidents, backcountry communication, AMGA programs, station management, up to down transitions, and the physics of a fall. All together an action packed day that has the entire team psyched for the rock season ahead.
Again, a big thanks to all.
Widely used by climbers and bikers for years, Julbo performance eyewear is starting to make its presence more widely known in the suburbs of Boston where I teach full-time.
Over the past few months, it seems as though I have had the same interaction four or five times with different people. I would be standing, wearing my Apple Green Julbo Stunt glasses with the Blue Spectron 3+ lens, and waiting for my kids' bus to arrive. A friend or colleague would stop to say hello and then comment on my glasses.
"Whoa, that's quite a color," he or she would say.
"Try them on," I would reply. After hesitating for a moment, he or she would comply.
"Wow! These lenses are awesome! They don't make it too dark. What kind of glasses are these?"
For almost two years now, the Julbo Stunt has been my go-to glasses for numerous outdoor activities – climbing, biking, hiking – or for simply walking around town (or bus-stop). These lightweight glasses wrap around your eyes, leaving no large gaps so that no matter which way you move the lenses protect your eyes. The GripNose and slim GripTech temples wrap around snugly, but not too snugly, to enable the glasses to stay on your face when climbing or biking. In addition, the Stunt fits comfortably under a helmet for a long day of climbing or biking without hurting behind the ears.
The lenses are fantastic! When climbing on the slabs in the full sun, I barely notice them but remain thankful that I am not squinting from the glare off the rock. While fighting the reflection from White Mountains, the blue Spectra 3+ lenses, never making it too dark. In fact, on a recent trip to Tennessee, even though it was slightly overcast, I put my Stunts on to keep the small gnats out of my eyes and could still see small footholds just fine.
Alex rapping down in style
While I try to be careful and take care of my sunglasses, because I am using them for activities like climbing, my Stunts have endured their fair share of mileage. Nonetheless, these glasses have taken quite the abuse and have held up through it all. If you are looking for a pair of performance glasses for the upcoming spring and summer, I would highly recommend the Stunts.
Todd Goodman
MMG Guide
Every year, each season takes its own shape and form. This past ice season started earlier than I had expected, and I got in more ice days than I had in previous years. As the season nears its end, I was psyched to get in a few more enjoyable days with solid people.
I had the pleasure of working with an REI group on President's Weekend. This course is listed as an introductory to ice climbing, but most of the individuals had rock climbing experience, so we were able to hit the ground running.
Tori picking a good route
On day one, they pushed themselves on the shorter but stout routes in Franconia Notch in sunny, 40-degree weather. We left the puffies in the bag, shed the layers, and took out our sunglasses for the day.
Henry starting up
Sehrish getting into the steeper stuff
They climbed so hard on the first day, I wondered how much they would have for day two at Kinsman Notch. They kept going. They applied and refined some technique we showed them and they made it up the harder climbs.
Nav and Meg at the top of their respective climbs
Every group has its own personality and bonds together in its own way. The individuals connected quickly, and their instant comradery was impressive. They offered belays without hesitation, took pictures of each other, and offered verbal support the entire weekend. The purpose of these weekend excursions is two-fold: to introduce/develop the ice climbing skills and knowledge and to have fun. This group accomplished both.
The next day, I took my two children ice climbing for the first time. We decided to get an early start at Kinsman to ensure that we would beat the crowds and get the route we wanted. Unlike the previous two days, the colder Monday temps resulted an icier approach. Instead of moving quickly up the trail with few layers on, as I did the day before, I moved more deliberately and spotted the kids at the many sections that had become slippery.
Watching my two young children battle both their fear and the ice, I marveled at their persistence and tenacity. Some of their struggles, like kicking their feet in or pulling the tool from the ice, are different than older climbers, but task of managing of fear remains present in us all. Seeing the juxtaposition between the two groups and the way each managed his or her own fear and excitement was quite insightful for me as climber, a guide, and a parent.
This recent warm stretch is melting most of the ice, resulting in a canceled trip this weekend and marking the end of my ice season. Fortunately, the rock season is around the corner. With more of these warm days, it might arrive early this year as well.
Todd Goodman
MMG Guide
Mammut Ridge Low GTX
Mooney Mountain Guides has been a long time user of Mammut equipment and clothing. In my opinion what Mammut produces matches very well with the rigors of guiding year round. Year after year I reach for the same gear with confidence that it is going to work every time. Although ropes and clothing have been my primary focus, I began using their footwear as well. The running shoes have been one of my favorite pair in years.
When in the field I enjoy talking about gear with guests and other climbers I meet at the crag, and I feel great about promoting Mammut. Earlier this November while climbing with a long time guest, I noticed he was wearing a pair of Mammut approach/hiking shoes (Mammut Ridge Low GTX). I asked him how he liked them, which produced a long conversation on how he wore them for the majority of his recent Appalachian Trail through-hike. He also said, "I'm never going back to any other shoe." With such awesome feedback I asked George if he would mind writing a short review on the shoe for me to post on the blog. He obliged. Below is real, unsolicited, unedited, customer feedback on a quality product. Thank you to George and Mammut!
My new favorites: MTR 201-11 Low
(Words of George Brenckle)
In 2015, my son Ian and I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. We went southbound, starting at Katahdin on Memorial Day and reaching Springer Mountain in early December. I went through 4 pairs of boots in the process. My first pair, traditional hiking boots, did not make it our of Maine before they literally fell apart on me. To be fair it was a wet and cold traverse of Maine. I don't think my feet were dry for a month. The uppers literally rotted away.
As a side note. I've done some winter hiking and have "post-holed" in snow before. However, I has never experience post-holing in mud. Unlike snow, the mud literally tries to pull your show right off your foot. Extricating yourself and you shoe is a slow and careful process.
I switched to a pair of trail runners in Rangely, ME and wore them until Massachusetts. They were not the best, but convinced me that a lower, lighter shoe had a lot of value. Another pair of trail runners got me to Pennsylvania.
While taking a zero day in Hamburg, PA, we bumped into a fellow hiker, trail name "OneStep", who had been waiting 4 days for a pair of Mamuts to be delivered. He swore that they were the most comfortable hiking shoes he had ever worn and were well worth the wait. He let me try them on, and I was sold.
I ordered a pair and had them delivered by the time we hit southern PA. I wore them to the next 1,100 miles to Springer. I've decided I'll stick with them for all of the future. I'm not sure I would wear them in the dead of winter, but for all other seasons they are wonderful.
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"Dos Equis" Maine to Georgia 2015
With the fall sports season coming to a close, the Milton Academy Outdoor Program brought a group of students to Whitehorse Ledge to sample some of the finest slab climbing in Northeast. The initial colder autumn temperatures and wind did not discourage the crew from testing their skills on climbs like Standard Route, Wavelength, and Sliding Board.
Thanks to our friends at Mammut, the guides, outfitted in The Ultimate Hoody, stayed warm and comfortable. The Ultimate Hoody was perfect for such a day: the Gore Windstopper material blocked the wind; it breathed well, particularly as the temperatures changed throughout the day; and it enabled us to move freely for climbing, belaying, and rappelling.
Some students, who were trying multi-pitch climbing for the first time, focused on the basics and took their climbing experience to new heights (both literally and figuratively). Going higher off the ground than usual can be intimidating for newer climbers, but the students trusted the systems and relied on their technique, reinforcing the skills they had worked on for the past few months.
The veteran climbers, on routes like Wavelength, reached new heights, executing moves further from the ground than usual. After completing their initial route in fine fashion, they headed over to Echo Roof to climb some more.
At the end of the day, the group stopped in town for a quick bite. Physically tired but mentally recharged for the coming week, the group headed home. Thanks to all the students for their energy and enthusiasm and to Kendall for organizing all the logistics and making the day happen.
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Happy Friday everyone!
How is the week going? Making plans to hit up the festival this weekend? Fingers crossed the weather holds for all the festivities. Nothing worse than a rainy outdoor festival weekend, although we always seem to make the best of it, don't we? That's the way! When summer is fleeting, we have to try to squeeze as much out of it as we can!
Today we're talking not just about the weather and the goings on in Dundas, but we'd also like to draw your attention to something else. It's Dundas-related as well, and about to be a new addition to Willow! No, not a new team member this time, but something unique and exciting to add to Willow's charm. Any guesses?
If you've been to some local Hamilton and area restaurants, you might be familiar with the art of Paul Elia. Take a quick look at his website, and chances are you'll nod in agreement in a sort of "Ooooh, yes, I know those!" The street scenes offer a unique look at Hamilton neighbourhoods, proving there is beauty everywhere in the city.
You can read more about Paul and his work here, and of particular note for this post, is this information about his Hamilton Strip series:
"In 2007 Paul moved back to his hometown of Hamilton and started the Hamilton Strip series. The series is inspired by the city's surreal tension between the imposing industrial shells from a manufacturing history vs. the residential family homes built around it."
Now, what does that have to do with Willow? Well here's a little background from Kim:
"I've always admired Paul's work and have enjoyed seeing it displayed in local restaurants like Bread Bar and Detour. His street scenes capture what I love about living downtown and the walkability of Hamilton neighbourhoods. My husband and I were fortunate to receive as a gift, a print of Paul's James Street – a street we spend a lot of time on – and this got me thinking about the other downtown community where I spend my working hours – Dundas. I reached out to Paul about a commission of the west end of King Street, and my home away from home, Willow Salon! Many, many thanks to Paul, I am absolutely thrilled with the result, and I hope Dundas enjoys it too."
And, here is a little sneak peek of what will soon be gracing the walls of Willow:
Do you love it? We love it too! And, you too can own this little slice of Dundas, but connecting with Paul via his website. There is something very special about collaborating with and promoting local artists, and Willow has always been committed to this kind of support.
Thanks once again to Paul for capturing this for Willow, and please do make a point of checking it out next time you're at the salon.
Have a great weekend, everyone. See you Tuesday!


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"The Daughters of Light program is amazing! When participants first join you can see the shadows that depress and push them down. But as they mature in group and come to know the divinity within, and connect with their true power and light, the glow that emanates from them is unmistakable. Sometimes seeing the light change in ourselves is difficult, but it is amazing to see my sisters grow in their truth and brightness!
As for myself, the two hour weekly sessions are the best part of the week. I come distracted, brain fogged, and depressed, and I leave feeling uplifted, happy, and empowered. I'm seeing miracles in my life already. It's the most amazing thing I've ever been a part of!"
Eileen Smith, 32
"What I like about this program is that it has honestly helped me to gain a closer relationship with Heavenly Father. It has helped me to get out of my comfort zone and make good habits in my life. I look forward to group because it gives me a chance to socialize but still feel comfortable because I know it's a safe place where I won't be judged, but instead will get help and support. Also, I finished the PWR for the week."
Young Woman
"I have loved the Daughter's of Light program and think it has really helped My daughter. She is doing really well. There have been times when she hasn't wanted to go, but always after she is in a good mood, so I know it has been beneficial! She doesn't always share a lot of it, so I'm not sure exactly what goes on, but I can tell she is stronger and more confident. If you ever have any of these kids be speakers or go and talk to others, I think "my daughter" would be so good at that! I think she would be a good example of a great kid that got introduced and mixed up in bad things(if that makes sense). I am truly grateful to you, Mindy, for finding you!!"
Daughter of Light participant's parent
"Hey Mindy,
Our daughter is doing very well at this point. She looks & feels positive about life in general.
She's wanting to surround herself with friends from church that are seeking spiritual goals.
She met with the Bishop yesterday– she arrived home with a rough outline that will have her prepared to go on a mission by her birthday.
We can't say "Thank You" enough for the positive influence that you have been in her life through this dark time she was facing. She's back to a much happier daughter that we remember! 😆 👍
Thank you again,
Amy & Eric Fairbourn"
"DofL has helped me want to be better. whenever I have the thought of going to daughters of light, I stay away from temptation easier. I want to have the spirit with me and I want to be able to feel good when I go to daughters of light and not feel guilty and like a failure. it also helps me push out negative thoughts when they come to mind; now knowing they're from Satan."
Young Woman
"Thanks so much for all you have done for our daughter she has loved her classes and we have noticed a lot of positive changes. many thanks!"
Parent of Participant
"I loved group because we could say anything and know we wouldn't be judged for it. I like that we pledge confidentiality. It helped me open myself up and discover there are gils like me out there who know what I am going through. I am a stronger person because of group."
"I loved the discussion we had with the young men on pornography because I have had friends who have dealt with that addiction. It helped me to know how to stay friends without being judgmental and maintain strong boundaries."
"Daughters of Light really helped me with dating in high school and college because I use the tools that we learned to help me assess the guys who ask me out. The :creepy Guy Detector" taught me how to recognize when I might be in danger. I saw my full potential and realized that I didn't need a boyfriend in order to love myself or feel happy."


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An LDS missionary from El Salvador died Thursday after a car accident in Honduras. His companion, who is from Utah, survived the incident. Elder Angel de Jesus Martinez Campos, 27, of Usulutan, El Salvador, had served in the Honduras Tegucigalpa Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since October.
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On last year's trip to Salt Lake, one of the things I finally located was the 1840 christening for Elizabeth Schulmeyer in Beberstedt, Germany.
We had known for some time that her father was Andreas as he was living with Elizabeth's family in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa in the 1860 and 1870 census. We did not have the name of Elizabeth's mother. Here in the christening entry (which was split into three parts) is the name of her mother Brigitte Schilling.
Scanning the microfilm was infinitely easier than other copying processes. Of course, scanning the "title" page of the record (also shown in this post) was an integral part of tracking where I obtained the information.
I also like to write down notes I take while making digital images of the microfilm. Those notes I then take to one of the book scanners in the library. That image goes in the same folder as my digital scans from the microfilm. I make notes about what image numbers are from what record, what year, etc. In many cases European church records have no page numbers and these notes help me keep track of what is actually on each image. My notes always contain the name of the film to prevent confusion as well and I try and scan them as soon after creating the images from microfilm as soon as possible.
I really enjoy using the scanners while I am at the Family History Library, but one has to stay organized or your files can become extremely unorganized.


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US prosecutor Clint Williamson has reported that he has uncovered "compelling indications of crimes against humanity" committed by leaders of the Albanians Liberation Army (KLA) during the 1998-1999 war for independence from Serbia, including the killing of minorities including captive Roma and Serbs, so that their organs could be harvested and sold on the international black market.
The Kosovo War, which lasted from February 28, 1998 until June 11, 1999, was contested between armies from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (made up of the Republics of Montenegro and Serbia) which controlled Kosovo before the war. During the final months of the conflict the KLA was given controversial air support by NATO as well as ground support from the Albanian army. The war finally ended with the signing of the Kumanovo Treaty, which had Yugoslav forces agreeing to withdraw from Kosovo to make way for an international presence. At that time the KLA was disbanded with a number of its members going on to fight for the UÇPMB (Ushtria Çlirimtare e Preshevës, Medvegjës dhe Bujanocit), a militant group of separatists fighting for independence from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the Preševo Valley. Others reportedly continued to fight in both the National Liberation Army (NLA) and Albanian National Army (ANA) during the armed ethnic fighting that ensued in Macedonia, while some formed the Kosovo Police department.
Although the evidence points to less than 10 cases involving planned organ trafficking, Williamson issued a videotaped message to reporters at a news conference in Brussels stating that, "the fact that it occurred on a limited scale does not diminish the savagery of such a crime."
Williamson was appointed by the European Union in 2011 to conduct the investigation. Although more evidence needs to be gathered before formal charges can be brought against the KLA leaders for these acts, indictments are being prepared on other charges concerning "sexual violence, extrajudicial killings and abductions."
"We believe that there is compelling evidence that these crimes were not the acts of rogue individuals, but rather sanctioned by certain individuals in the top level of the KLA leadership based on the widespread and systematic manner in which they were conducted, justifying a move to prosecute these men for crimes against humanity."
The news was lauded by Vladimir Vukcevic, war crimes prosecutor for Serbia, who told the Associated Press that Williamson's conclusions proved that his country was "right" when they claimed that organ trafficking took place during the war. The matter will not be turned over to a special court to be established by the European Union.


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After our last coffee klatch to decide on a mission statement and design for Granary Row, we came up with a brochure (above).
It's been useful in explaining the overall mission and objectives of Granary Row as we've met with partners and City officials.
Just wanted to post it in case anyone would like to access it. The attachement to download is here: trifold.pdf
Also, as we work on Granary Row, we're going to start working on a pilot project for a mid-block weave (another idea that came out of the charrette). So please stay tuned for more details as we'd like to get as as many people's ideas and involvement to get the best product possible for the neighborhood.
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The plan looks great, but are there any tenants lined up?
Some businesses have expresses interest for sure, and we're going to start actively marketing and recruiting in Jan when we're approved and ready to start building, but we are having some preliminary discussions now.
Do have any ideas for compatible vendors? A coffee shop seems like a service that would be very successful here.
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Wouldn't it be nice to see a bunch of quilts made in a specific pattern? You could compare the different fabrics, the colors, the borders, even the quilting too!
Well there are a bunch of libraries in the Groups section of this forum that were created for this very reason. Each library is tied to one or more of Jenny's awesome tutorials too.
How do you find the libraries? At the top of the screen, next to Forum, is Groups, then search for library. Or you can click here: http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/sea...archid=1580866
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"A fiercely energetic debut … with a punky, female energy." —Hollywood Reporter
Set in Tangier, Traitors follows Malika—a conservatively dressed student and call-center worker by day, and the leader of an all-girl punk band by night. Attempting to make enough money to cut her band's first demo, she meets gangster Samir, who offers her a large sum, if she helps smuggle hashish from Morocco's Rif Mountains. Variety praised the film for its depiction of an Arabic woman with ambitions, and its "lively depiction of Tangiers' subcultures." A selection of the 2013 Venice Film Festival. 2013, Morocco/ US, in Arabic and French with English subtitles, 83 minutes.
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?????Fredericktown FFA participates in the Knox County Envirothon Training
Recently the Fredericktown FFA sent eight chapter members to participate in the Knox County Envirothon Training. This event was held at the Arial-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon. Those who participated were: Alexa Jones, Kaid Benson, Haley Rook, Maribeth Pozderac, Macy Thorne, Marissa Simmons, Nikki Frazier, and Emily Rook. Presenters from the Knox Soil & Water Conservation District and Regional planning, the Natural Resources & Conservation District, and the Ohio State University presented the training sessions at this event. Participants for this activity had the opportunity to learn more about the different aspects of a natural environment by attending different stations that each dealt with a different environmental topic. Topics included wildlife and invasive species, soil analysis, current environmental issues, and forestry. Teams were allowed 30 minutes for each station and rotated between stations. Each station was lead by an adult volunteer who would explain a few key parts of their topic and give a short demonstration of it. After that, the teams answered questions regarding what was discussed for each topic to test their knowledge and help them prepare for the Area 3 competition coming up. All of the teams did well and the participants learned much about their environment. Ten of them will be advancing to the Area 3 competition while the other five will be alternatives. The Fredericktown chapter had two teams with a total of eight members. One team consisted of Kaid Benson, Alexa Jones, Maribeth Pozderac, and Haley Rook. The other team included Nikki Frazier, Macy Thorne, Marissa Simmons, and Emily Rook.
Fredericktown hosts their Annual Awards Banquet
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter hosted their annual awards banquet. This event is to give all FFA members with the awards that they have earned throughout the year. The banquet recognizes members and special people who have helped influence the Fredericktown FFA chapter.
This year there were 14 people that received their Greenhand Degree. They were: Audrey Bouton, Fisher Brake, Nikki Frazier, Owen Furnis, Tayla Martin, Emma Reed, Sadie Sanders, Andrea Smith, Natalie VanMeter, Malaya Smith, Makayla Scott, Emily Rook, Katie Mull, and James Grubaugh.
The Greenhand FFA degree is given to those who completed their first year as an FFA member, and that have completed the necessary items which include plans for their SAE, learning the FFA history, and demonstrating the appropriate skills.
The Star Greenhand award is given to one first year members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and other qualities in the chapter and are the top Greenhand members overall. The member to receive this award was Emily Rook.
The Chapter FFA Degree is earned by participating in the second or third year of FFA, and agricultural classes, and have demonstrated the necessary requirements, and the appropriate skills. These members were also very active in their SAE records. Those members were: Kaid Benson, Alanna Diehl, Rachel Matthews, Falon Smith, Steven Tumbleson, Zach Vogelsang, Cody Corry, Lily Jeffers, Macy Thorne, and Jesse VanAtta.
Some members were recognized with a Star Chapter Farmer award. This year, those members were Kaid Benson and Macy Thorne. These members demonstrated outstanding qualities as an FFA member and leader in the chapter and for being the outstanding Chapter degree member.
Members that were recognized for achieving the State FFA Degree was: Alexa Jones and Marissa Simmons. They will be officially awarded at the Ohio State FFA convention in May.
Holly McClay was recognized at the banquet for her year of service to the State FFA Association since she is currently the Ohio FFA Vice-President. And still is also a State President candidate for this coming years team. As well as Maribeth Pozderac who is also running for a position on the new years State Officer Team.
Awards were given to members for their leadership in the chapter. Up to three members from each class, Ag I through Ag IV, are given the leadership award for setting a good example for other members by demonstrating their skills as a leader. This year's winners were Nikki Frazier (Ag I), Andrea Smith (Ag I,) Steven Tumbleson (Ag 2) , Marissa Simmons (Ag III), Jake Sanders (Ag III), Ethan Smith (Ag III), Maribeth Pozderac (Ag IV), Alexa Jones (Ag IV), and Haley Rook (Ag IV).
Members also received an award for maintaining their grade point average in all of their classes. The scholarship award is given to the person with the highest GPA in each class or those over a 4.0. Those recognized were selected to receive a special scholarship awards. Those members were: (Ag I) Audrey Bouton, Katie Mull, Makayla Scott, Natalie VanMeter, (Ag II) Macy Thorne, Steven Tumbleson, (Ag III) Marissa Simmons, and (Ag IV) Rachael LaBenne. Special FFA awards are available to juniors and seniors who are eligible to win more honorable awards. The Outstanding Junior/Nelson Beam was awarded to Marissa Simmons and William Manning. The Outstanding Senior/Ebersole Award goes to Kyrsten Andrews and Alexa Jones. The Outstanding Overall Senior was awarded to Maribeth Pozderac and Haley Rook. The Fredericktown FFA Alumni scholarship was awarded to Alexa Jones.
The chapter also recognized Terri Rook as their Honorary Chapter Degree member of the year.
Congratulations to all of those who received awards!
Fredericktown FFA Members compete in State Dairy Cattle Contest
Recently, members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter took place in the annual spring CDE contest, and this time they competed in the Dairy Cattle portion.
The Dairy Cattle CDE is an educational activity designed as a practical method of teaching students to select quality dairy cattle. They were challenged with pedigree evaluation, sire selection, linear evaluation, and a written test.
The team placed 37th overall, and the members of the Fredericktown chapter that went were: Audrey Bouton, Andrea Smith, Sadie Sanders, Emily Rook, and Haley Rook.
Fredericktown FFA takes 15th place team in State Nature Interpretation
Recently, members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter competed in one of the multiple annual spring Career Develeopment Event's. They competed in the Nature Interpretation contest.
The Nature Interpretation event is designed to help stimulate an interest in nature interpretation and allow FFA members to demonstrate their knowledge of natural resources. Participants do so by taking a 10-question written general knowledge test and identifying various types of mammals, birds, and other wildlife. They also complete two practicum's that could include any of the following: identifying animal calls and equipment, reading nature signs, determining water quality, and controlling problem plants and animals. The purpose of these activities is to give members the opportunity to show their understanding of the natural resource instructions they receive as a part of the agriculture class curriculum.
The team placed 15th overall in Ohio, and the members were: Owen Furnis, Nikki Frazier, Haley Rook, Maribeth Pozderac, Kyrsten Andrews, and Fisher Brake.
Fredericktown FFA Competes in State General Livestock Competition
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA took part in the state contest for spring CDE's. This contest was held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH. Fredericktown's General Livestock team was the one of the teams that participated.
The General Livestock Competition is designed to help members recognize quality livestock animals and their traits. Participants place several animals in classes according to their appearance, movement and other characteristics. They may also need to consider records and data.
The animals classed can be any species of livestock, including swine, cattle, and sheep. Members may be asked to evaluate an animal's classes based on their market qualities or based on their characteristics in regards to breeding. Competitors also determine which animals to keep and which should be sold in the keep or cull classes.
Another part of the contest is answering written questions about the classes. Each member scored based on how well they answer the questions and how they did in the scoring part of the contest. A team's score is a combination of the top four contests. Teams must have at least four members.
The members that competed in the contest were: Macy Thorne, Lilly Jeffers, Alexa Jones, and Kaid Benson. The team placed 98th.
Fredericktown FFA Members Compete in State Equine Judging Contest
Recently, members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter competed in a spring contest called equine management. This particular contest was at the state level.
The Equine Management CDE is designed to give participants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge about horses and their care. Members evaluate and rank horses based on their conformation, performance, breed characteristics, and other qualities. They may also be asked to identify various types of equipment, nutrients and equine breeds. A tem consists of about four members with the top three scores being used to determine a team's score.
The team placed 79th overall, and the members were: Malayla Smith, Rachael LaBenne, and William Manning. Congratulations to all of those who competed.
Fredericktown FFA Participate in District Contest
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA sent three members to compete at the District 7 FFA Public Speaking Competition. The event was held at Amanda-Clearcreek High School.
This competition includes many separate division contests. The categories were Creed Speaking, Beginning Prepared Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Participants in the Prepared and Creed Speaking competitions were separated into beginning and advanced groups.
For the Creed Speaking event, members are to recite the FFA creed and then answer questions from the judges. Contestants in the Prepared Public Speaking Contest are to write a five-to- seven-minute speech that they must memorize and recite for the judges before answering oral questions. The speeches may be on agriculture-related topic. Finally, those who are involved in the extemporaneous portion of the event pick an agricultural topic, which will determine what subtopic they will be asked to speak on. Members draw a subtopic from their category and are given 30 minutes to research and create the outline for a four-to-six minute speech. They are then asked questions by each of the judges in regards to the topic on which they spoke.
The members that represented the Fredericktown FFA were Emily Rook (Creed), Maribeth Pozderac (Extemporaneous), and Macy Thorne (Beginning Prepared).
Macy Thorne was in the Beginning Prepared Speaking section, and took 6th place. Emily Rook was in the Novice Creed Speaking section, and took 7th place. Maribeth Pozderac took part in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking competition where she took 5th place.
Fredericktown FFA goes to District Sales Competition
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA sent a team of three to compete in the District Seven FFA Ag sales Contest. The event was held at Amanda Clearcreek High School.
Team members were Maribeth Pozderac, Haley Rook, Marissa Simmons, and Kyrsten Andrews.
This event consists of a test, sales presentation and practicums. The exam is a series of online questions regarding sales related topics, including the sales process, role of sales in the agriculture industry, customer service, and visual presentation of products. For the sales presentation, members chose agricultural products and developed a company to sell the items. Teams could create an informational board and other visual aids such as a business card, a model of the objects being sold and appropriate paperwork. Each contestant had 12 minutes to present and attempt to sell their product to the judges.
The goal of participation in the competition is to teach students various marketing techniques that they can utilize in the future to become profitable. Teams are made up of four member's individual scores.
The team took 6th overall in the district.
Fredericktown FFA takes 1st in County Public Speaking Contests
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter sent three members to compete in the Knox County Public Speaking Contest. The event was held at Centerburg High School.
This competition includes many separate division contests. Categories were: Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Beginning Prepared Speech, and Novice Creed Speaking. Public Speaking and Creed speaking competitions were separated into beginning and advanced groups.
For the Creed Speaking event, members are to recite the FFA creed and then answer questions from the judges. Contestants in the Beginning Prepared Public Speaking contest are to write a five to seven minute speech that they must memorize and recite for the judges before answering oral questions. The speech may be on any agriculture related topic. Finally, those who are involved in the extemporaneous portion of the event pick an agricultural topic, which will determine what subtopic they will be asked to speak on. Members draw a subtopic from their category and are given 30 minutes to research and create the outline for a four to six minute speech. They are then asked questions by each of the judges they spoke on. Maribeth Pozderac took 1st place in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking section, with her speech called "Solving the U.S. hunger Crisis through Agriculture Production."
Macy Thorne competed in the Beginning Prepared Public Speaking section, and took 1st place with her speech called "The Future Farmers Growing Corn, Beans, and Leadership." Emily Rook took 1st place in the Novice Creed Speaking.
Congratulations to Thorne, Rook, and Pozderac, who all qualified for the district contest.
Fredericktown FFA sends 4 teams to Mount Gilead Invitational Contest
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter sent four teams to compete in events at the Mount Gilead Spring Career Development Event Invitational. The four different contests were General Livestock Evaluation, Equine Management, Nature Interpretation, and Wildlife Management.
The General Livestock Competition is designed to help members recognize quality livestock animals and their traits. Participants place several classes of animals according to their appearance, movement, and other characteristics. They may also need to consider records and data. The classes can be any specie of livestock animal including swine, cattle, and sheep. Members may be asked to evaluate classes based on their market qualities or based on their market qualities or based on the characteristics in regards to breeding. Competitors also determine which animals to keep and which should be sold in keep or cull classes. Another part of the contest is answering written questions about the classes. Each member is scored based on how well they answer the questions and how they did in the scoring part of the contest. A team's score is a combination of the top four contestants. Teams must have at least four members.
The Livestock Team placed 24th out of over 50 teams. Members were: Kyrsten Andrews, Maribeth Pozderac, Haley Rook, Nikki Frazier, and Owen Furnis.
The Fredericktown Equine Management team did very well, despite being without a third member. They placed 22nd overall. They were Rachael LaBenne and William Manning.
The Wildlife Management Contest also identification activities and practicum that deals with the ability to recognize various signs of wildlife and determine proper procedures for management. It focuses more on the knowledge of wild animal species than Nature Interpretation.
The members on the Nature Interpretation and Wildlife were: Kyrsten Andrews, Maribeth Pozderac, Haley Rook, Nikki Frazier, and Owen Furnis. They placed 5th in the Wildlife section and 4th in the Nature section.
Fredericktown takes 6th place in District 7 Ag Power Contest
Recently, the Fredericktown FFA competed in the District 7 Ag Power and Diagnostics contest. This Career Development Event is an extension of the Ag Ed classroom and laboratory.
This CDE serves as an authentic assessment that is designed to evaluate students' knowledge in recognizing and repairing malfunctions in agricultural and/or industrial power equipment. The skills these students employ in this CDE is the same skills required by agricultural and industrial technicians. The team must take an online general knowledge exam, and work together in four different diagnostic stations during the competition. The team took 6th place overall, and the members who went were Kaid Benson and Steven Tumbleson.
Fredericktown FFA Advisor is Debra Burden.


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Rhythms: Quilting the Jazz Tradition (Hardcover)
Jazz, like quilting, is a woven art form. Both genres produce textural
harvests spun from the life fibers of masters of the imagination who
create for our contemplation. Quiltmaking, as in jazz, evokes a host
of complex rhythms and moods. Some quilt artists listen to jazz music
while working on their quilts because the one form of artistic inspiration
ignites in the other. When the two forms connect, the creative energy
explodes exponentially. Textural Rhythms: Quilting the Jazz Tradition
releases both the individual particles and the synergistic power of
this explosion. The 83 quilts pictured include traditional, improvisational,
and art quilts from some of the countries best known African American
quilters. Textural Rhythms: Quilting the Jazz Tradition unite the two
most well known, and popular artistic forms in African American culture
jazz and quilts. These quilt artists have harnessed in cloth the spirit
of jazz, and let us feel, hear, and see jazz music.
Quilt Visions 2006 The Art Quilt (Paperback)
by Patti Sevier (Editor)
Quilt Visions 2006 The Art Quilt is the catalog of the 9th juried international exhibition of 43 contemporary art-quilts. The catalog includes 43 full-page color photographs, along with a detail photo and artist statement for each piece that was selected to hang in the Oceanside Museum of Art. The three juror statements are also included. This catalog includes a browseable CD (MAC and PC compatible) that contains high quality images of each quilt.
Quilts: Inspiration, Texture & Stitch
As a sequel to her bestselling Contemporary Quilts, award- winning textile artist Sandra Meech delivers another superlative guide for anyone who's ever wanted innovative ideas in quilting. Meech's own work reflects her fascination with the Arctic landscape, but she shows how any needleworker can become an artist, using sketchbooks and journals, and taking inspiration from both commonplace and exotic sources as well as art, architecture, and textiles. The photos of finished projects provide fuel for creativity, the expert instructions show how to turn ideas into reality, and the array of fabulous techniques (surface embellishment, mixed-media, and three-dimensional looks) match the originality of design. Because these quilts deserve to be displayed, tips are provided on how best to showcase the finished item.
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Possibilities Magazine
"Dedicated to the betterment of stand-up machine quilting." Featured Artists, Spotlight on Teachers, Help from Designers, Product and Book Reviews, Technical Columns, Business Advice and a bit of humor make UP Mag a must read for all machine quilters. Now in full color and increased to six issues per year! Order your subscription directly from the website!
Quilting: The Journal Quilt Project
In 2003 Karey Bresenhan, president of Quilts Inc., organized the first ever Journal Quilt Project one of the most popular exhibits ever shown at the International Quilt Festivals. Since then, hundreds of artists from around the world have participated in the Journal Quilt Project every year, making small, 8" x 11.5" quilts every month to explore new techniques, express fresh ideas, and experiment with the myriad of resources available to quilters today. Whether quilters officially participated in the Journal Quilt Project or not, thousands of quilters new and seasoned have been inspired by the Project and are using page-sized quilts as visual journals for self-expression and discovery.
Karey Patterson Bresenhan is the president of Quilts, Inc. and director of the International Quilt Markets and International Quilt Festivals. Karey's business acumen, enthusiasm for quilting, and perseverance helped her create and foster the quilting industry, now worth $2.27 billion a year in the U.S. and involving 21.3 million American quilters. An acknowledged expert on quilt dating, Karey was named to the Quilter's Hall of Fame and is the author or co-author of five quilt reference books and guest curator to many museum exhibitions.
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Quilting Arts Magazine, which has featured work by several Quiltart subscribers on its pages, has won rave reviews from the subscribers of Quiltart and art quilt community.
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From the publishers of Quilting Arts Magazine, this magazine covers types of fiber arts and collage work, including mixed media, assemblage, altered books, art dolls, visual art journals, rubber stamping, creative embroidery, and book arts.
Fassett's Museum Quilts: Designs Inspired by the Victoria & Albert
meets present in this dazzling collection of new quilts from design
genius Kaffe
Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the textile treasures of the Victoria&Albert
Museum, London's world-famous decorative art museum, Kaffe has created
23 gorgeous new patchwork designs. Each is a sympathetic interpretation
of an antique source, using updated color schemes and contemporary
sewing techniques. All the designs are easily accessible to today's
Uncommon Threads: Ohio's Art Quilt Revolution
Ohio native Gayle A. Pritchard is a fiber artist, curator, lecturer, and teacher. Her public commissions include The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Quilt Project, the Smithsonian Craft Archives in Washington, D.C., and the opening for the Peter B. Lewis building in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Artists Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity
The Artist's Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity is one of the most innovative ideas and concepts about painting on the market. Its contents are dual, for it contains a treasure trove --exceptional articles on creativity accompanied by creative painting challenges, and in addition, the kit contains a creative card game, which will show artists, fledgling or experienced exciting and different ways to express themselves by approaching their subjects "Out of the box." All in all, this package will inspire, provoke, and educate because it presents literally thousands of ways to create individual paintings. And, it combines traditional wisdom and modern approaches from some of the top watermedia artists in America. It's a winner.
on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques (Spiral-bound)
Textile or fiber artisans can add sparkle and texture to their work with this complete handbook to embellishing with beads. Beginning with a comprehensive look at tools and materials—covering all types of fabrics, threads, needles, and beads—the guide teaches stitches, edging, and fringe, as well as the proper care of beaded fabrics. The focus on technique allows crafters to easily integrate beaded enhancements into any type of existing project, and the experienced instruction covers bead choice, color schemes, and finishing methods for a polished look. With its clear directions and a gallery of sample projects, this workshop-ready book will instruct and inspire.
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The New Creative Artist: A Guide To Developing Your Creative Spirit
This updated version of The Creative Artist breathes new life into a popular North Light classic, helping artists reach greater levels of creativity, inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Perfect for fans of the original--and anyone who wants to be more creative--this book includes:
-A fresh, eye-catching design that showcases 50 percent new material
Practical advice combined with inspiring exercises and insights from other artists make this the ultimate creativity guide!
Expression: The Art and Confessions of a Contemporary Quilter
In her first book the irrepressible Robbi, known for her award-winning art quilts and her side-splitting first-person columns in Quilting Arts Magazine, shares her techniques for designing, fusing, and finishing quilts so you, too, can create fiber masterpieces- without an art degree or even knowing how to draw. Her techniques fly in the face of many of the steps of traditional quilt making. The techniques and designs she has chosen are the ones she loves to do and she invites readers to try them, though it may feel like cheating because they are so easy to follow.
Robbi Joy Eklow has been sewing, beading, and playing with fiber since she was a kindergartner getting up early to watch moon launches. For awhile her love of science and math overcame her love of textiles while she earned a degree in engineering from Purdue University. She dyes all of her own fabric for her quilts. Robbi started her first quilt in 1976, during the Great Quilt Revival.
Robbi has written a first-person humor column on her adventures in quilting, Goddess of the Last Minute, for Quilting Arts Magazine since Summer 2002. She teaches internationally and her work has been exhibited in major shows where she occasionally wins ribbons.
Eleanor LevieThis fascinating odyssey through three vital decades in quiltmaking history is lavishly laced with quilt photos and quotes from well-known professionals. The author's journey highlights many of the people, events, and quilts that have brought, and continue to bring, so much pleasure and comfort to quilters' lives. The chapters in this beautiful volume cover the quilting community, the 'fabric explosion,' and the development of piecing, applique, and quilting, rounded out by story quilts, art quilts, and comments on the future of quiltmaking in America. Eleanor Levie, a seasoned quilt book editor, interviewed dozens of quilt teachers, lecturers, judges, authors, and other VIPs to compile this exciting mix of facts, stories, and quilts. It will entertain, enlighten, and inspire quilters for many decades to come. To ensure the accuracy of the information presented, the manuscript was reviewed by a board of professionals, including quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel, who also provided the foreword; quiltmaker, teacher, and historian Gerald Roy; and AQS executive show director, judge, and author Bonnie K. Browning.
of Faith:
A new publication by The Gallery at the American Bible Society accompanies the exhibition Threads of Faith: Recent Works from the Women of Color Quilters Network. Co-curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi and Dr. Patricia Pongracz, this exhibition showcases more than 50 virtuoso examples of quilt making. Created by members of the Women of Color Quilters Network, the works in this exhibition catalog demonstrate how today's African American artisans are reinvigorating a traditional craft form and developing religious imagery that reflects the contemporaneity of their lives and communities. The unique quilts represent a blending of African and European religious traditions and illustrate a variety of interpretations, styles, uses and techniques. Many display the maker's delight in experimenting with non-traditional quilting materials, such as shell beads, metal, glass and bone.
he entries in this exhibition catalog are divided into five thematic categories: biblical narratives (Sacred Moments: From Scripture to Cloth), women and family (Bearing Witness), prayers and spiritual mediations (Hope: The Anchor of Our Souls), worship through the arts (Blessed are the Piece Makers), and African American experiences (We Have Come This Far by Faith). The varied individual perceptions of and responses to the role faith plays in the larger world are recorded in the artists' own words. Their voices reveal the diversity of this particular group of artists – a diversity mirroring the larger African American quilting community.
of the Cloth :
Featuring 150 color photographs, "Spirits of the Cloth" is one of the first popular books to showcase the work of contemporary African-American quilters.
Bend: The Women and Their Quilts
Quilts of Gee's Bend
the 19th century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning,
vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations,
The Quilts of Gee's Bend includes a historical overview of the
two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American
community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is
being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour
including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, the Whitney Museum of American
Art, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Museum of Fine Art, Boston, The
Cleveland Museum of Art, The Milwaukee Art Museum, The High Museum
of Art, Atlanta, The Mobile Museum of Art, and The Memphis Brooks Museum
of Art.
Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook
This is the first comprehensive guide to African American quilt history and contemporary practices. It offers over 1,700 bibliographic references, many of them annotated, covering exhibit catalogs, books, Sponsorspapers, magazines, dissertations, films, novels, poetry, speeches, works of art, advertisements, patterns, greeting cards, auction results, ephemeral items, and online resources on African American quilting. The book also includes primary research done by the author on the Internet usage of African American quilters, a listing of over 100 museums with African American–made quilts in their permanent collections, a directory of African American quilting groups in 29 states, and a detailed timeline that covers 200 years of African American quilting and needle arts events.
Kyra E. Hicks is a marketing professional and quilter whose quilts have appeared in over thirty group exhibitions such as the American Craft Museum in New York, the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum in Hartford. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Delights to Applique
Floral inspired block
patterns reflect the beauty and artistry of hand-painted Iznik Tiles
with a Meditteranean influence
from the Heart : Quilters Remember September 11, 2001
In the days following September 11, 2001, as the quilters on Quiltart discussed how they were working through their grief with their quilts, Karey Bresenhan, the Director of the Internatonal Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival held each year in Houstin, TX, proposed a spontaneous challenge to the subscribers of Quiltart, along with other online quilters. With only six weeks until Karey's International Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX. With no rules and no jurying, Karey's challenge promised that all quilts made would be shown in Houston. Expecting only 50 or so quilts, 300 quilts arrived in Houston in time for the show! The results are shown in this beautifully moving book.
C&T Publishing and Quilts, Inc. have collaborated to bring you this beautiful book and have pledged that all profits from the book will be donated to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. These beautiful quilts and the comments from their makers will bring tears to your eyes, because of both the beauty of the quilts and the heartfelt messages they convey.
Collage Quilts : Using Creative Applique and Embellishments
Learn a creative approach to making spectacular pictorial quilts that are fast to create and quick to master! Using the wide variety of theme and novelty prints available, you'll discover how to design a fabric picture with fast fusible appliqué, then embellish your quilt canvas with embroidery, silk ribbon, colorful threads, beads, buttons, charms, and much more. Included are: Three step-by-step quilt projects to get you started, plus more than 60 inspiring, full-color photographs Easy techniques for making intricate landscapes, floral bouquets, garden scenes, still lifes, and more "Confidence Builder" exercises sprinkled throughout the book to sharpen your creative skills Joanne Goldstein combines her background in art with her passion for quilting. Her love of fabric and design has resulted in a creative approach to contemporary quiltmaking. Past ownership of a country craft and quilt shop gave her ample opportunity to learn more about her craft. Joanne's work has been published in many quilt magazines and exhibited at several major quilt shows.
in Plain View:
In l993, Jacqueline Tobin visited the Old Market Building in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, where local crafts people sell their wares. Amid piles of beautiful handmade quilts, Tobin met African-American quilter Ozella Williams and the two struck up a conversation. With the admonition to "write this down," Williams began to tell a fascinating story that had been handed down from her mother and grandmother before her. As Tobin sat in rapt attention, Williams began to describe how slaves made coded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad. But just as quickly as she started, Williams stopped, informing Tobin that she would learn the rest when she was "ready." During the three years it took for Williams's narrative to unfold--and as the friendship and trust between the two women grew--Tobin enlisted Raymond Dobard, Ph.D., an art history professor and well-known African-American quilter, to help provide the historical context behind what Williams was describing.
Now, based on Williams's oral history and their own research, Tobin and Dobard offer proof that certain quilt patterns, including a prominent one called the Charleston Code, were, in fact, essential tools for escape along the Underground Railroad. And just as astonishing, the authors uncover a sophisticated African-American network that relied not only on the messages contained in quilts but also on those hidden in spirituals and Masonic symbols. All of this suggests that there was an organized African-American slave resistance movement that predated the Abolitionist crusade.
Part adventure and part history, Hidden in Plain View traces the origin of the Charleston Code from Africa to the Carolinas, from the low-country island Gullah peoples to free blacks living in the cities of the North and shows how three people from completely different backgrounds pieced together one amazing American story.
Communion of the Spirits :
This amazing study ranks at the top of any quilt historians booklist, along with "The Quilters" and "A People and Their Quilts". I highly recommend it.
The first national survey of African-American quiltmakers, this book is both a cultural record and a source of heritage. According to Publishers Weekly, "the 300 photographs in this marvelously resonant book bear out Freeman's contention, as does the text." With full color photographs A Communion of Spirits: African-American Quilters, Preservers, and Their Stories is a visual delight, and with captivating stories about the quilts and their makers, it is a historical joy. It is "a striking book that belongs under the Christmas tree (or at the Kwanzaa celebration) of anyone who cares about black culture," says the Washington Post.
A Communion of Spirits begins with author Ronald Freeman's childhood explaining how the young boy once warmed by quilts became the man intrigued and then impassioned with the character of quilts, quiltmakers, and their life stories. Freeman is a highly regarded photodocumentarian whose work has been exhibited worldwide. Over a twenty-year period Freeman traveled across America meeting quilters, mostly women, who include writers Alice Walker, Maya Angelou and Sonia Sanchez, civil-rights activist Rosa Parks and artist Faith Ringgold. And the result is this wonderfully visual book of their quilts and inspiring stories that record African-American heritage.
(The cover quiltart_sponsors a detail of "The Cloisters" by Joan Schulze.)
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