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The hard work on budget reductions looks like it is going to start sooner rather than later, and the numbers to remember may just be 4, 6 and 10, according to Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert.
"The presidents met Friday, Aug. 27, via ITV," Lambert said. "The main agenda item was the state budget and the implications for the community and technical colleges." While details are not yet available, Lambert said the picture of general reduction targets is clearer and the timeline shorter.
"For this fiscal year, it looks like we'll be asked to cut about 4 percent. We'll be asked to show a 6 percent cut. Four is the more likely actual cut, but we just don't know yet," Lambert said. "Then, for the next biennium starting July 1, 2011, we'll be asked for a plan that cuts 10 percent."
Lambert said the starting point for these various plans will probably be the same, the original 2010-11 allocation. The deadline for submitting the general outline of the plans would also be the same, roughly Oct. 1.
"The Governor wants plans to her by Oct. 13," Lambert said. "I'm hoping we'll have some time to work out details because the Legislature will still have work to do."
The primary reason behind the reductions is the economy.
"First, the state is anticipating that the Sept. 16 revenue forecast will show the state is underwater, basically broke," Lambert said. The numbers provided to the presidents show a positive balance of $453 million in May has all but disappeared under a tide of red ink pushed higher by continued slow revenue collections. Another factor is lower federal Medicaid reimbursements despite the recent vote in Congress to continue Medicaid-related stimulus-package payments to states.
As of August, the state's fund balance was down to $72 million, which is expected to be swept away by September's predicted gloomy numbers, he said.
Anticipating the trend, Gov. Chris Gregoire said on Aug. 12 that state agencies should prepare to cut 4-7 percent, about $500 million total, from their budgets for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Lambert said the presidents heard that message again, with a little more definition.
"The Governor is expected to announce across-the-board cuts of 6 percent on Oct. 1," Lambert said, adding that agencies would be asked to submit reduction plans by Oct. 13. What that means for Shoreline isn't at all sure.
"While the Governor will ask for 6 percent, the federally required maintenance-of-effort threshold for taking the stimulus money would say about 4 percent for higher education," Lambert said. Six percent would be about $74 million, putting the SBCTC share at about $38 million. However, if maintenance of effort is considered, that means about $48 million cut from higher education with about $25 million coming from the SBCTC.
"And, while recent cuts have distributed evenly across the colleges and it is likely they'll continue in that fashion, there's no guarantee," Lambert said.
At this point, Lambert said, methods to achieve a 4 percent reduction wouldn't likely involve layoffs and were identified back in July when a similar cut was anticipated. Those methods included:
A 6 percent reduction plan might have to include people, Lambert said, adding that the 10 percent level must include staff restructuring. "The question is, looking ahead, what's the right mix of cuts and when," Lambert said. "And, we won't have much time to decide."
Lambert, presidentsto meet on budget
The presidents of Washington's community and technical colleges will be meeting Friday, Aug. 27, to discuss next budget-related steps.
"The governor told us there would be cuts, then Congress stepped in and we all breathed a collective sigh of relief," Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert said at a Thursday, Aug. 26 brown-bag lunch meeting. "Then, a week later, (the governor) came back and said be prepared for cuts."
Lambert said it appears that higher education will be in for a cut in the range of 4 percent for the current year, ending June 30, 2011. Gov. Chris Gregoire has noticed state agencies to plan for such a reduction starting Oct. 1. She also said she will ask the Legislature to pass additional this-fiscal-year cuts in January.
Lambert described a best-case scenario as near the 4 percent target with cuts in one-time spending. The other end of the spectrum would be cuts of double that number and permanent.
"We'll know more after Friday's meeting and I'll share what I can as soon as possible."Attendees at a brown-bag lunch with President Lee Lambert were expecting to get a glimpse of what the future holds for the college.
Lambert, presidentsto meet on budget
The presidents of Washington's community and technical colleges will be meeting Friday, Aug. 27, to discuss next budget-related steps.
"The governor told us there would be cuts, then Congress stepped in and we all breathed a collective sigh of relief," Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert said at a Thursday, Aug. 26 brown-bag lunch meeting. "Then, a week later, (the governor) came back and said be prepared for cuts."
Lambert said it appears that higher education will be in for a cut in the range of 4 percent for the current year, ending June 30, 2011. Gov. Chris Gregoire has noticed state agencies to plan for such a reduction starting Oct. 1. She also said she will ask the Legislature to pass additional this-fiscal-year cuts in January.
Lambert described a best-case scenario as near the 4 percent target with cuts in one-time spending. The other end of the spectrum would be cuts of double that number and permanent.
"We'll know more after Friday's meeting and I'll share what I can as soon as possible."
What they weren't expecting was Lambert's vision of how bright that future might be.
"There is tremendous opportunity in front of us," Lambert said to about 40 people in the Quiet Dining Room in the Pagoda Union Building on campus. Another 20 people participated in the event Webcast via Elluminate.
"The Chinese character for crisis is the same as for opportunity." Lambert acknowledged that with current pressures on higher education from the ongoing economic downturn, many people are scared. "We're all scared, but that is an opportunity for those who don't let their fear take hold of them so that they can't move. Yes, things will look different, but we will be world-class by seizing the opportunities presented to us."
To do that, Lambert said, hard realities must be acknowledged and the available technology must be embraced to continue to provide the quality education that is Shoreline's reputation. "If we do that, we will be here at the turn of the next decade," he said.
Not just be here, but be here as a college with double the enrollment reaching students around the globe.
"Technology can provide the platform to build a college within a college," Lambert said, comparing the idea to a store that has a physical location to serve some customers, but also an online, or virtual, store to serve many more. "What if we had a virtual store?"
Lambert said Shoreline's partnership with Blackboard Inc. is bringing the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology to deliver learning anywhere, anytime. "This is an opportunity for us," he said. "Students could register, pay and learn and never come on campus."
Lambert said that can't be done now at Shoreline or any other community college in the state. "If we do that, I see a bright future and that said, we're going to double our enrollment and we're going to do it at a lower cost," he said. "The only person stopping us is ourselves."
Lambert said he knows people are tired of hearing about budgets and FTEs. "I hate talking about budgets and FTEs," he said. "I believe in the liberal arts, but the world shifted on me like it did for all of us. The question is, 'How can we make it better?'"
A key step, Lambert said, is acknowledging reality, much the way Adm. James Stockdale did during seven years as a POW during the Vietnam War. Coined the "Stockdale Paradox" by author Jim Collins in "Good to Great," the idea is to avoid setting goals based on conditions you don't control. Collins quotes Stockdale as saying: "This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be."
"We live in an ambiguous world, riddled with paradox," Lambert said. "Nothing will change that, but if we pull together, we'll all be better off."
Regional PugetPass (loaded on to ORCA card) Reimbursement Process
(This story is from 2010. For current information about ORCA cards for Shoreline Community College students, please go to www.shoreline.edu/enrollment-services/cashiering/orca)
Students enrolled at Shoreline Community College who have purchased an ORCA card and loaded a Regional PugetPass (RPP) onto it, are entitled to a reimbursement of up to $105 per quarter or up to $35 per month thanks to the Sustainable Commuter Option Fee (SCOF).
Student Body President, Robin Aranas has prepared this document to simplify the process for current students who use the RPP.
1. After purchasing an ORCA card, purchase and load a Regional PugetPass, (not E-purse or other types of passes) onto your ORCA card. The web site should state, "Purchase a Regional PugetPass valid on one or more Agencies' services." Choose a Category of Fares which best fits your daily commute depending on your age, zone and type of transit. (Chart provided below).
2. After purchasing/loading a Regional PugetPass, take the following documents to the Campus Cashier:
· Receipt
· Proof of Identification I.D.
· Bank or Credit Card Statement (showing proof of purchase)
· "Claim of Bus Pass Subsidy" (Provided by the Campus Cashier)
3. The "Claim of Bus Pass Subsidy" must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the end of the month for which the pass was purchased: for example, subsidy for a September pass must be claimed by October 15. A check will be mailed to the address on the student's official college record. Allow 20 days from submittal of the form for mailing of payment. You will receive a mail within three weeks from SCC containing a check.
Simple Rules:
· Eligibility of the reimbursement only applies to enrolled SCC students who paid all charges for the quarter including the SCOF fee.
· Adults who purchased Youth or Senior Passes will not be reimbursed.
· Subsidy will not exceed the cost of the pass. Only a Regional PugetPass will be reimbursed.
· Students who purchased an SCC Parking Permit are eligible for the reimbursement.
For questions, please stop by the Student Leadership Center, PUB 9301
Category of Fares
Metro Transit Fares
Off-Peak All Zones
Peak One Zone
Peak Two Zone
age 19-64
Senior with Regional Reduced Fare Permit
Disability and Medicare card holders with Regional Reduced Fare Permit
age 6-18
Peak Hours: Monday to Friday 6-9a.m. and 3-6p.m.
Community Transit Fares
Reduced Fare
(65+, Disabled, Medicare)
Sound Transit Express Fares
Purchasing Directions
For first time ORCA Card users
1. Online
· Go to www.orcacard.com
· Click on Need a Card (costs $5)
· On the bottom, click on the link Create My ORCA Account now!
· Fill out the Personal details form to create account.
· Confirm your New Account
· Click Have a Card then Log In
· Pick "Purchase a Regional PugetPass, valid on one or more Agencies' services"
· Choose the type of fare depending on your Category of Fares
· Purchase the amount needed.
· Print and keep the Receipt and Bank Statement.
2. In Person
· Option A
o Purchase the ORCA Card at ORCA Customer Service Office
· Option B
o At participating ORCA Retail Outlets
King County Metro Transit provides public transportation services throughout King County.
· King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
· Westlake Customer Stop Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel Westlake Station (west end on the Mezzanine near Macy's) Seattle, WA Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Disabled or Temporary Regional Reduced Fare Permits not available at this location. Senior permits are available.
· http://metro.kingcounty.gov Rider information: 206-553-3000 TTY Relay: 711, 888-889-6368
Community Transit provides public transportation services throughout Snohomish County.
· Lynnwood Transit Center 20110 46th Avenue W Lynnwood, WA. 425-348-2350 Monday-Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed: Saturday, Sunday and holidays
· www.communitytransit.org Rider information: 425-353-RIDE (7433) Toll-free: 800-562-1375 TTY: 711 / 425-353-7433
Sound Transit provides public transportation services throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
· ***Sound Transit does not have a walk-in center available to sell passes.*** http://www.soundtransit.org/ 888-889-6368 TTY Relay: 711/1-888-889-6368
King County
Saar's Market Place
• 14905 4th Ave SW – Burien
• 3208 NE Sunset Blvd – Renton
• 9000 Rainer Ave S - Seattle Monday-Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
• 1423 NW Market St - Ballard
• 300 Bellevue Way – Bellevue
• 27035 Pacific Ave S – Des Moines
• 6911 Coal Creek Parkway - Newcastle
• 8704 Greenwood Ave – Seattle
• 4754 42nd Ave SW – Seattle
Monday-Sunday: 9 am to 9 pm
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank Road, Vashon Monday-Sunday: 8 am to 9 pm
Bartell Drugs
1404 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Island County
Freeland Liquor/Ken's Cubby
1614 E Main Street, Freeland
Monday-Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
Kitsap County
Kingston IGA
10978 SR 104, Kingston
Monday-Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
• 2890 NW Bucklin Hill Rd – Silverdale
• 1401 NE McWilliams - Bremerton
• 900 N Callow – Bremerton
• 253 High School Rd NE - Bainbridge Island
Pierce County
Saar's Market Place
• 6411 Lakewood Towne Ctr Blvd – Lakewood
• 13322 Pacific Ave S - Parkland
• 6414 Yakima Ave - Tacoma
• 1015 N Pearl St - Tacoma Monday-Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
Snohomish County
Roger's Market
23120 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace
Monday-Sunday: 7 am to 11 pm
20500 Olympic Place, Arlington
ORCA web site: https://www.orcacard.com/ERG-Seattle/p1_001.do
The state budget yo-yo is continuing to move and Shoreline Community College officials are preparing to respond.
On Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, just a week after breathing a sigh of relief over continued federal Medicaid funding coming to the state, Gov. Chris Gregoire warned that budget cuts of 4-7 percent are coming anyway, starting Oct. 1.
Gregoire didn't stop there.
"I am asking agencies to prepare for a supplemental budget by looking at cuts of $500 million from today's budget," she said, adding that she'll ask lawmakers to take action on the supplemental budget as soon as they convene in January.
Then, Gregoire announced that she is asking agencies to prepare and submit in September what she called "decision packages" aimed at how to cope with the projected $3 billion shortfall projected for the two-year cycle that begins July 1, 2011.
"Finally, I am taking action today to reduce spending in our welfare-to-work program by at least $51 million," Gregoire said.
The news came as the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees met in the first of a two-day retreat at the Lake Forest Park campus. College President Lee Lambert said that while the news isn't unexpected, it is disappointing.
"We were hoping that the federal funding would stave off the need for immediate cuts," Lambert said. "However, it is clear from state revenue reports that the economy continues to slip."
Lambert said that staff at the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges is working to understand what this latest announcement will mean for individual colleges. A message sent to all presidents says an estimate of individual college impacts will be communicated as soon as possible.
"We'll be getting details from the state board and then looking at what that means for us," Lambert said. Lambert is scheduled to meet with his senior executive team Monday morning, Aug. 16. "Unfortunately, I'm sure this is what we'll be talking about."
Board of Trustees Chair Jerry Smith said the news emphasizes the need for the college to be ready to respond quickly to changing economic conditions. "We still need to serve students," Smith said during a discussion at the board retreat. "But we have to be nimble, not just react, but be proactive as the situation changes."
At a time when reliance on state funding is becoming more and more precarious, Shoreline Community College is taking a strong step toward stability.
"I'm very pleased to announce that Jane McNabb is coming to the college as Chief Advancement Officer," President Lee Lambert said. "This position is new to the college, but critical to its future as we move into this era of reduced public support and increasing public need."
McNabb will oversee the Office of Advancement, which includes the Public Information Office (PIO) and the Shoreline Community College Foundation. PIO is led by Jim Hills, special assistant to the president for communications, marketing and government relations. Ritva Manchester is responsible for community outreach efforts and has been interim director of the foundation. While McNabb will assume the foundation director title, Manchester will continue to work on foundation, advancement and outreach projects
"Jane's job will be to work with existing partners, form new alliances and look for ways to reduce our reliance on public funding so we can continue to serve our students and our communities," Lambert said.
McNabb comes to Shoreline from Florida where most recently she was executive director of the St. Joe Community Foundation, the charitable arm of one of Florida's largest land developers. McNabb also served for 10 years as executive vice president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a public-policy research organization, where she helped raise more than $5 million under a "WorldClass Schools" campaign.
In the realm of higher education fundraising, McNabb has served as associate vice chancellor at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, director of leadership gifts at Florida State University and director of corporate and foundation relations at Virginia Tech University. In 1991 at Virginia Tech, McNabb was responsible for raising $12 million, nearly half of the foundation's total that year.
McNabb earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history from State University of New York, Albany, in 1981. She holds a Master of Arts in liberal studies degree from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va., awarded in 1989.
"Raising money for a college means being able to meet the needs of more students, the community and our partners," McNabb said. "Times are tough out there, but there are still people of wealth and businesses willing to support the programs they believe in."
McNabb said she's looking forward to bringing her fundraising experience and expertise to Shoreline, a geographic leap from Florida that isn't quite as far as it might sound. McNabb said her husband retired from the faculty at Virginia Tech and moved to property in the Canadian Gulf Islands near Vancouver Island.
"I went there and tried to slow down, but I'm just not ready," McNabb said with a smile during her interview process in July. "I have a talent and I want to use it."
McNabb is scheduled to start on Sept. 7, 2010.
Among a number of subjects covered at a brown-bag lunch discussion with Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert, the one that drew the most attention was the likelihood that immediate budget cuts won't be needed.
"Thanks to the Senate, it looks like we're over the biggest hurdle," Lambert said at the noon, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 gathering in the PUB Quiet Dining Room. "The Medicaid money fills a huge gap for the state. It suspends, I hope, the need to make immediate reductions." (See related story).
Lambert cautioned that state economic conditions could still change and impact the college budget. "Things could go the other way this fall," he said, adding that he has asked the vice presidents to think about contingencies if the threat of midyear cuts returns.
Lambert agreed with a comment from faculty member Gary Parks that the state's Congressional delegates are deserving of thanks for their roles in securing the federal stop-gap funding that, if not derailed, helps the state and college budgets.
While concern over immediate reductions was paramount, Lambert also wanted to talk about and remind that despite the uncertainty, "A lot of good things are happening here."
Lambert mentioned that he spoke Friday morning with partners in NC3, the National Coalition of Certification Centers. The national public-private partnership is a collaboration of education and industry around new and emerging technology skills in the transportation, aviation and energy industry sectors. The goal is to develop skills certifications that bridge training and employment environments.
"We're one of the leadership schools in this effort," Lambert said. Unfortunately, Lambert said, involvement in such efforts means he has to be gone from campus. "To do that, I can't be here. And, I need to pull in others, like (Dean) Susan Hoyne, which means they are gone."
In that environment, Lambert said the vice presidents become even more important in running the day-to-day operations of the college.
Lambert mentioned the school's Professional Automotive Training Center as a prime example of how partnerships benefit students and the community. "If we want to do more like that, say in Music Tech for example, who do we know that we can develop those partnerships?" he said. "It can't just be me; it has to be all of us, a total effort that gets us there."
Lambert mentioned that he will join Gov. Chris Gregoire this fall on an economic development trip to China and Vietnam. "The Governor has six points on her economic agenda and one of them is attracting international students," he said. Increasing the number of international students is also a key for Shoreline, he said, but the trip comes during the opening week of fall quarter: "I won't be able to be here during opening week."
During the meeting, faculty member Tim Payne questioned whether the college had the processes in place to handle a more partnership-oriented, entrepreneurial approach. Payne said he is taking a study-abroad group to Bali on Monday, but was on campus Friday to get the check to fund the trip. Lambert listened and by the end of the meeting, had information for Payne about where to pick up the check.
Faculty member Parks, who is also the current faculty union president, asked about who sets the vision for such partnerships and, while Lambert is off-campus, do the vice-presidents share the same vision.
"It has to be from the ground up as well as the top down," Lambert said. He noted that the idea for the automotive program came from one faculty member, Don Schultz. "It takes a whole effort. It can't happen without everyone working together."
Payne also asked about concerns raised recently on the faculty listserv over guidelines for attending a forum during an administrative-position hiring process. Lambert responded that as soon as he'd heard about the restrictive guidelines, "I spoke to those involved and said that was not OK." He added that there are some positions on this campus for which the hiring process should be as open as possible.
Questions came back to the budget and faculty member Karen Kreutzer asked for clarification about the potential for immediate budget cuts.
"I don't anticipate cuts by the end of August unless we get a surprise from the state," Lambert said. "I do think that by the end of the calendar year, we're going to need to know about the structure of the college. The problem is, we won't know details from the Legislature until late spring or early summer.
"With the Governor projecting a $3 billion shortfall, something's got to change."
Kira Wennstrom, co-chair of the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee, said that group is preparing a presentation for the opening week all-campus lunch, now scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the PUB Main Dining Room. "We've been working this summer on gathering enrollment information and internal strengths and weaknesses," Wennstrom said.
Dean Norma Goldstein gave an update on accreditation efforts.
"A lot of work has been done, but now its time for everyone to get involved," she said. "I'll be doing a session during opening week titled, 'What students, faculty and staff should know about accreditation.' We are a learning institution and we're learning how to do this."
Faculty member Karen Toreson asked about the status of the Center for Business and Continuing Education, the Lake Forest Park campus and the Five-Star Consortium.
"Lake Forest Park is winding down," Lambert said. "We're not backing down on continuing education; the Business Accelerator program is moving forward, we do a lot of contract training and we'll have the Plus 50 initiative. We just have to go about it in a different way."
Lambert said progress on the Five-Star Consortium - a collaborative agreement between Shoreline, Edmonds, Everett and Cascadia community colleges as well as Lake Washington Technical College – has been "a little slow."
"The presidents have not sat down and talked for awhile, but other discussions are on-going," he said. He noted that faculty member Elizabeth Hanson recently spoke with peers from the other schools, although Hanson's comments mirrored the "slow" characterization.
"Lake Washington and Edmonds folks didn't really know about it," she said. "But they were pleased it is happening."
At the end, Lambert said that despite duties pulling him off-campus, he urged people to share their thoughts and concerns with him by e-mail.
"Things are tough and we have fewer people being asked to serve the same number or more students," he said. "There will be slippages, but let's try to be compassionate, understanding and not beat ourselves up. There's a lot of good work happening here."
It appears that action in the Other Washington may stave off the need for $800,000 to $1 million in immediate budget cuts at Shoreline Community College.
"This looks like some good news, for now," Shoreline Comm unity College President Lee Lambert said Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. "Work remains to be done in Congress before this is finalized. However, this could ease one of the reasons Olympia warned all colleges two weeks ago to prepare for significant and immediate cuts."
Lunch and a budget
SCC President Lee Lambert will host a brown-bag lunchtime discussion of budget issues, noon-1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208).
The session will be Webcast via Elluminate at http://tinyurl.com/allcampusmeetings and keying in your name (you do not need a password). If you are new to Elluminate, please prepare by going to: http://www.shoreline.edu/elfaculty/elluminate.html. For assistance, contact the eLearning Helpline at ext. 6966. The session will not be recorded.
Session attendees are asked to be mindful of individuals with chemical sensitivities and abstain from wearing personal care products (including hair products, perfume or cologne) containing chemicals or fragrances.
Lunch and a budget
SCC President Lee Lambert will host a brown-bag lunchtime discussion of budget issues, noon-1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208).
The session will be Webcast via Elluminate at http://tinyurl.com/allcampusmeetings and keying in your name (you do not need a password). If you are new to Elluminate, please prepare by going to: http://www.shoreline.edu/elfaculty/elluminate.html. For assistance, contact the eLearning Helpline at ext. 6966. The session will not be recorded.
Session attendees are asked to be mindful of individuals with chemical sensitivities and abstain from wearing personal care products (including hair products, perfume or cologne) containing chemicals or fragrances.
The "this" Lambert referred to is a series of votes over two days in the U.S. Senate related to HR 1586. Now headed for the U.S. House, the bill has $16 billion to extend the Federal Medical Reimbursement Program, federal funding support to states for Medicaid expenditures. The bill also includes about $10 billion in support for K-12 teachers.
Washington state counted on the Medicaid portion of the extension when passing its most recent budget. Twenty-nine other states also counted on the extension. In July, Gov. Chris Gregoire said that without the extension, the state would lose about $480 million, and she was considering calling a special session of the Legislature to move ahead with needed budget cuts.
While no specific reduction number was given to Shoreline Community College in anticipation of those cuts, Lambert and college officials used previous reductions to estimate the school's share at $800,000 to $1 million range. On July 26, Lambert said that cuts could come as soon as Aug. 31.
"It looks like that timeline is on hold for now," Lambert said. "However, with all the uncertainty, I have asked the vice presidents to consider options should this all turn around again. It may still be prudent to hold back on some spending."
While the federal action may be a short-term reprieve, all involved are warning there is still an ongoing economic crisis.
According to news reports, Gregoire said Wednesday morning that the state's September and November revenue forecasts will be key. Recent monthly reports show revenue falling short of projected levels. Gregoire has said during recent public forums on the budget that she expects a $3 billion budget shortfall for 2011-13, deepening to as much as a $9 billion hole for the following biennium.
While welcoming Thursday's news from D.C., Lambert said it just puts the college back on its previous budget-planning track. That process will start in September when the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee is scheduled to report on work done over the summer break.
"Hopefully, Congress is giving us some breathing room to consider these longer term issues," Lambert said. "There's no question in my mind that, given the depth of cuts the Governor is talking about, not just Shoreline but the entire college system will have to change in the coming years. I want Shoreline to have a hand in shaping that change."


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Game # 30 - Bruin Battling
Brett Martin
March 19 2013 04:18PM
It's Hockey NIght in Winnipeg tonight as your Winnipeg Jets face-off against the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins live from the MTS Center in a battle between two teams trying to get themselves back into First place in their respective divisions. Can the Jets win and leapfrog over the Hurricanes for the Division lead? WIll the Bruins eke a third Victory against Blake Wheeler and the Gang and overtake Les Canadiens for 1st place? Tonight we find out.
The Matchup
Winnipeg Jets
- Ladd - Little - Wheeler
- Kane - Jokinen - Wright
- Wellwood - Antropov - Miettinen
- Tangradi - Burmistrov - Thorburn
- Byfuglien - Clitsome
- Hainsey - Bogosian
- Stuart - Meech
- Pavelec
Notes and Trash Talk...Alex Burmistrov draws back into the line up at long last...Tobias Enstrom is back skating...The Jets lost the previous 2 matchups against the Beatown bunch in February, both by 1 goal scores....Team WInnipeg signed defenseman Arturs Kulda on Monday. He played 50 games in the KHL this season after spending 15 games in total with the Jets/Thrashers organization. Drafted in the 7h round, 200th overall in the 2006 draft. He is not expected in the lineup tonight...The Jets were in First place for all of a day earlier this week. It got me to thinking when the last time I could say the Jets were in First place in March. My memory indicates this has NEVER happened before...This is the first game of a 4 games Homestand. Here's hoping a good heaping of Salisbury House can help the Guys reach their stride and sweep the Home games.
Boston Bruins
- Lucic - Spooner - Horton
- Marchand - Bergeron - Seguin
- Pandolfo - Peverley - Caron
- Paillie - Campbell - Thornton
- Chara - Boychuk
- Seidenberg - Hamilton
- Ferrence - McQuaid
- Rask
Notes and Trash Talk...I hate the Bruins, but I hate the Canucks more, so I'll always be a bit grateful for them beating Vancouver in the 2010 Cup Finals, allowing the Jets to become the first Canadian Team to win The Cup since the 90's...Tuuka Rask will be in net tonight...Boston's PK is #1 in the League, working at an amazing 93.1% clip...Lucky Jet Fans take note - David Krejci is unlikely to play with a lower body injury. We can assume he's just scared of facing Zach Bogosian...The Bruins are 6-3-1 in their last 10...Patrice Bergeron leads the league in FO% with a stunning 61.9% success rate.
Seriously Important Information
Gametime is 7:00 Winnipeg Time, 9:30 Newfoundland time. Winnipeggers can catch the game on TSN, well out of towners can listen (and apparantly watch!!) live on TSN Radio here.
5 Predictions
- One of the Game commentators will make reference to the fact that Blake Wheeler is going up against his old team.
- Alex Burmistrov will work his butt off. Might even score.
- Everytime the Jets score, I'm going to text my buddy who's a Bruin fan some serious trash talk. As should you.
- Claude Noel will resign after the game to accept a role on 'Mad Men'.
- Zach Bogosian scores again and continues his late season push for the Rocket Richard Trophy.
In Conclusion
This is a Game both teams need. In fact, as the season winds down, pretty much every game will have the same tone to it. The Bruins may have won the last 2 matchups, but, like Stella, the Jets have found got their groove back of late, and I fully expect a diffirent result tonight.
Rocket who? Just kidding :-)
March 20 2013, 11:46AM
And you have to face The People's Court. But think less Ed Koch and more Tribunal Révolutionnaire.


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By Kevin Tate/Outdoors Writer
Fishermen looking forward to finding crappie during the first warmer days of spring should consider the clarity of the water they'll fish, says Clay Coleman, of Clay's Bait and Tackle, because that first fact is the key to everything.
"Crappie are so finicky, you never really know from one day to the next or even one hour to the next what they'll bite, but how cloudy or clear the water is should be the first clue," Coleman said.
At Grenada, Coleman said, where the in-flow of the Yalobusha River and other creeks and streams keeps the silt stirred up and the water cloudy, jigs in chartreuse and red or chartreuse and black work great.
On the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, where the water tends to be clear, more natural colors like blues and whites tend to work best.
many colors
Coleman said one thing that holds true for crappie fishing almost everywhere is, if you can find what the fish are doing in one spot – say, taking blue and white jigs six feet deep in timber – you can catch them the same way wherever that condition prevails all over the lake. At least, until they switch what they're doing, something that's apt to happen at any time.
"If your tackle box is going to contain 100 baits, you'd be better off to have 100 baits in 100 different color combinations than 100 in the same color," Coleman said. "You never know just what they'll want."
Two things fishermen have wanted lately, the hottest new things on crappie tournament trail, have been the Bobby Garland Baby Shad and the Southern Pro Hot Grub, both of which are available in a variety of colors and sizes, which should be selected for the specific waters they'll be used to fish.
For those who prefer their baits to be made out of actual bait fish, Coleman said, their tactics become dependent on line size and presentation.
schools of thought
"The jig guys are jig guys and the minnow guys are minnow guys," Coleman said, noting that confidence in the tackle and their technique mean most focus on one or the other but rarely both.
"They don't get along and they don't talk to each other," he said, not entirely joking. "There's a complete divergence of philosophy there, although some guys will tip jigs with minnows.
"Whatever you do, it's finding the one thing they're doing on any given day, and water clarity means so much for that."
crappie usa
Crappie fishermen of both the jig and minnow persuasion are set to hit the Fulton and Bay Springs waters during a tournament stop there March 23, an event anyone may join for a fee.
To learn more, visit crappieusa.com.


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Moab's first annual antique mart will be held on June 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This event will be held in Swanny Park. For more information contact Janie at 1-719-671-1164.
The Bookcliff Muzzleloaders will hold their annual spring shoot at Pinnacle Peak on May 3 beginning at 10 a.m.
Special meetings at First Baptist Church in Ferron with Evangelist Mike Pelletier beginning April 27 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and continuing April 28-May 2 at 7 p.m. nightly. Come for soul stirring music and life changing preaching from the Bible.
Anyone interested in participating in a baseball tournament to be held on May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Ball Complex call Cheryl at 687-2403. There will be mens and womens divisions. Registration fee is $130 and all proceeds will be donated to the EHS Girls Softball team.
Emery County Republican Party Convention will be held April 25 at 6 p.m. at Huntington Elementary School. Use entrance at East Door.
The Grand Junction Super Cross 2008 will be held April 26 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction, Colo. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with racing from 6-10 p.m.
Emery County Recreation is registering teams for womens slow pitch softball and mens slow pitch softball. The mens league will be a metal bat league. All forms must be returned to the Recreation office no later than May 16. Full registration fee must accompany the form. You may pick up a form at the Recreation office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale, or go to www.emerycounty.com/rec to download a form. For more information, contact the Recreation office at 381-2108.
Come to the reflection day on May 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Home Place in Orangeville. During this day the search for "finding my true self" will begin. For more information and reservations call Paula at 435-748-2230.
Wanted, lady golfers of all ages to attend the opening social May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Millsite Restaurant. A light dinner will be served, RSVP to Donna Sorensen, 384-2800, before May 2. See ya there.
Nominations will be accepted for Utah's outstanding older worker for 2008 until June 1. An online nomination form or a printed nomination form can be accessed at www.experienceworks.org. Nominees or applicants must be 65 years of age or older, a resident of Utah, currently employed, and working at least 20 hours each week for pay. The search for America's oldest worker for 2008 is also under way, as is the search for outstanding employers of older workers. For more information about Home Instead's services visit www.homeinstead.com.
Bring your "gently" used books to Castle Dale Elementary from now through April 30, and they will be donated to a local charity. Deposit them in the box located in the front hallway, or you can exchange your "gently" used books from 3-5 p.m. on April 30 at the school during the Read-a-Thon. You can exchange one book for one book, two books for two books, etc.
To donate DVDs to veterans who otherwise do not have access to them, visit www.dvds4vets.org. For more information call Laurance at 1-914-835-3673.
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk safely, nor self propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. If the patient's need is for use in the home, call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free 1-800-246-6010.
CEU Archaeological Field School will be held this July 14 to Aug. 1 in Range Creek Utah. Cost for the class is tuition for three credit hours plus $270 fee. Class instructor will be K. Renee Barlow Ph.D. For more information call 435-613-5290,
Come join the Cinco de'Mayo celebration will be held on May 10 at the East Carbon Viking park, in East Carbon. Lots of games, lots of good food, and lots of entertainment. Most of all lots of fun.
"Womanhood-Enjoy to the End" Enrichment Meeting dinner and program will be held April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Castle Dale Stake Center. Young Woman Laurels are also welcome.
Bible talks are being held at the Log Place in Price at 150 North Hospital Drive on Sunday from 5-6 p.m. and Thurs. from 7:30-8 :30 p.m. No collections being taken.For more information call 435-668-6113.
The UMWA Health and Retirement Funds along with Dr. Ryan Hanson will be holding free hearing clinics for our beneficiaries. Dr. Hanson will provide hearing exams, cleaning of hearing aids and assessment of hearing aids for needed repair and/or replacement. The hearing clinics will be at the following locations: Price UMWA Union Hall, 525 East 100 South, April 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Cleveland Town Office, 100 West Main, April 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; East Carbon Senior Center, 451 Denver Avenue, April 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Community Nursing, 45 West Main, Castle Dale, April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information contact Juanita Elliott at 435-650-3479. Everyone welcome.
Utah State University Regional Campuses and Distance Education spring commencement exercises have been scheduled at regional campuses and education centers throughout Utah. Commencement for the Price Education Center will be held April 23 at 6 p.m. in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center on the College of Eastern Utah campus, 510 North 300 East, Price. The keynote speaker will be Steve Burge, Carbon County commissioner.
Festive Friday, sponsored by Utah State University Extension will be held May 9-Family Reunions and Picnics. Note, the May date is a change from May 2. This class begins at noon upstairs in the courthouse on Main Street in Castle Dale. RSVP to the extension office at 381-2381. This class will cost $2 for lunch and handouts. Lots of ideas for spring and summer fun.
The Huntington Lions yard sale is the April 26 at the Huntington City Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The old City Hall will be open Friday night if you want to bring things for the yard sale. The Hall will be open from 5-7 p.m. Remember when you're cleaning, think of the Relay for Life and the love ones that have had cancer and the ones we lost. See you at the yard sale.
A 3-D archery shoot, sponsored by the Buckhorn Archers, will be held at Bear Creek Campground on April 26. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m with warm ups at 9 a.m. Everyone who shoots will be entered into a drawing for a Bear Done Deal bow. For more information contact Randy at 435-749-3393.


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What should you read this weekend? USA TODAY's picks for book lovers include an entertaining novel about a heroine who likes the bottle a bit too much, and a history of marriage in the movies.
The Good House by Ann Leary; St. Martin's Press, 304 pp.; fiction
Sixtysomething, single and a successful real-estate agent, Hildy Good is the affectionately flawed heroine of Ann Leary's second novel The Good House. She's also the descendant of Salem witch Sarah Good — yes, that would be Goody Good. But no, she's no goody-goody.
Hildy has a tangled history with the North Shore Massachusetts town her family has called home for generations. She has a lusty past — and now present — with the local garbageman. She has a complicated relationship with her grown daughters — and most especially with the alcohol she (allegedly) swore off thanks to their intervention.
And after some new neighbors have moved into (fictional) Wendover, Hildy finds herself with a partner-in-pinot-crime, Rebecca McAllister, an old-money equestrian in a dull, new-money marriage addled with her own set of secrets.
Leary, a Connecticut resident and the wife of actor Denis Leary, gleefully peels back the pretensions that so often accompany portraits of ye olde Americana.
USA TODAY says *** out of four. "Whatever the cracks in Hildy's house, The Good House is a good read."
I Do and I Don't: A History of Marriage in the Movies by Jeanine Basinger; Knopf, 384 pp.; non-fiction
Esteemed Wesleyan University academic and cinematic soothsayer Jeanine Basinger provides an account of how films have represented wedlock, both holy and unholy, through the years.
USA TODAY says ***. "Timely…insightful."
Proof of Guilt: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery by Charles Todd; William Morrow, 343 pp.; fiction
In this 15th novel starring World War I veteran Ian Rutledge, the dogged detective, still haunted by what he experienced in the trenches, heads the investigation into the murder of an unidentified man found on a London street.
USA TODAY says ***. "A complex tale with an ever-expanding cast of characters and missing bodies."
Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus; Minotaur, 371 pp.; fiction
In this tale from one of Germany's popular mystery writers, Tobias Sartorius, 30, has served his time for killing two teenage girls whose bodies were never found. After he returns to his hometown and another girl goes missing, Tobias is blamed.
USA TODAY says ***. "Well-crafted… readers won't stop until the shocking ending is finally revealed."
On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz; Scribner, 320 pp.; non-fiction
Horowitz opens our eyes to a world we've been missing as she walks through New York City with companions including a naturalist, a wildlife researcher, a blind woman, her own toddler son and her dog.
USA TODAY says ***. "The author, who proves to be a charming companion, takes the reader by the hand for a delightfully brisk and revealing set of walks."
Contributing reviewers: Olivia Barker, Susan Wloszczyna, Carol Memmott and James Endrst


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Denkai is close to achieving its dream
January 5, 2013
Services and how to donate
» Denkai's Veterinary Clinic at 217 1st St., Eaton, provides subsidized care for low-income families and their pets, including microchipping, spay and neuter and vaccinations. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call (970) 454-3353.
» The Grover facility is a unique farm animal adoption and other services to organizations across six states.
You can learn more about the campaign and donate at http://www.denkaisanctuary.org.
Floss Blackburn yawned and rubbed her eyes. She took a long draw on her tea and hoped it would work its magic soon. She would need it. She faced another long day at her organization's new subsidized vet clinic in Eaton.
It wasn't the impending long day that troubled her. She's used to hard work. She has put in plenty since she founded Denkai Animal Sanctuary in 2004. She was tired because she wasn't sleeping. She's a worrier, she said with a wry smile.
It's an interesting time to fret. Denkai's never been better off. Ever. The new vet clinic, which opened in December, is busy; almost too busy. Her pet adoption branch has 44 foster homes. Her site in Grover is as perfect as it was in 2008, a place in the middle of nowhere where she could keep dozens of unwanted farm animals, and they were the reason she started Denkai in the first place. And all of it is paying for itself.
Yet she frets because she needs to raise $100,000 by May to hang on to the Grover site. Mostly she frets because she remembers the old days.
She shivers when she talks about those early days. Sometimes she even cries. And not even a warm tea helps.
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Back in 2004, Blackburn found a place near Nunn that gave her a place to put animals such as a pot-bellied pig or two, a few friendly goats and senior horses that could only eat soft grain. They were not dogs or cats or cute, cuddly kittens. They needed her. She was willing to do anything to help them.
That meant living in, basically, squalor. She slept in a corner of the dirty house and lived without running water and heat and with electricity so spotty that she had to turn off one light to turn on another. She lived on canned food and the occasional donated meal.
"I was in survival mode all the time," Blackburn said, and she's not exaggerating, as it's hard to fathom how, say, a zombie apocalypse would be any different. "I had no idea, until later, how much that hurt me physically and emotionally."
She found another place near Carr a year later. She had a warm bed there, but she also had neighbors, and it didn't take long before she had regular visits from sheriff's deputies.
"People are generally supportive of what you're doing," Blackburn said, "but they don't want it in their backyard."
The 640-acre site in Grover seemed like a dream. There were outbuildings and corrals and running pens for the horses and other assorted farm animals, and there was plenty of space between them and, well, anyone. She raised $40,000 as a down payment, and the owner agreed to carry the note with a 30-year amortization over five years. That note is due May 1, and Denkai now owes $380,000 on the property.
It seems like a lot, and yet it also feasible because she has options. A northern Colorado foundation is considering carrying $280,000 because the property makes money off its mineral rights — Blackburn pays the mortgage every month from an oil and gas lease — and money from the Conservation Reserve Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture pays landowners a fee to keep their land wild with some maintenance, which helps preserve prairie and wildlife habitat. Blackburn has more than 200 acres in the program and may add 150 more if she stops growing wheat.
Blackburn could also take out a loan through a USDA program. She prefers the foundation. Either way, she still needs the $100,000 to secure the property.
If she does, Denkai would be secure as well. The clinic and adoption service both not only pay for themselves but give the organization a little income. Grover would be a permanent home. She really wouldn't even need to raise money any longer. There's even talk of building cabins on the Grover site for tourism destinations. She could hire more people and provide jobs.
"We are just so close," Blackburn said.
It almost hurts her to think about it. She's sacrificed so much. Probably too much, she said.
She had two boys, aged 1 and 3, when she formed Denkai in 2004. Their father is a good father, and she gave up custody of them, with weekend visits, because he could provide a home that she couldn't give.
She still gets room and board, no paycheck, from Denkai, and the organization is a full-time job. It's her life. It was not an easy thing to do.
"Not a day goes by that I don't feel some guilt about those two," Blackburn said.
She did give them a good heart for animals, and she maintains a relationship with them. She is still their mother. Yet when she discusses them, she bawls. She is not a crier. She's seen too much rotten stuff for that. But she can't help it when she talks about her kids.
Her two kids are named Denali, 13, and Kaia, 9. That's right. She named her organization after them.
"I wish things could have been different," Blackburn said. "It breaks my heart."
She has $8,500 raised now and thinks she could get the $100,000 once there's a clear plan.
But she worries because she hasn't been able to sit down with potential donors. She's been too busy with the clinic. Even when times are good, they are tough.
It's a crazy life. It's the one she chose for herself almost a decade ago. That's why she frets. She's given too much to go back to the way things were.
"A few sleepless nights are nothing compared to those old days," Blackburn said.
Just as long as she has a steady supply of tea.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
Emery boys lead region 12 at 3-0
The Emery High Spartan boy's basketball team won twice last week and now lead region 12 with a 3-0 record. Emery defeated Juab on Wednesday night at Juab 41-38 and came home Friday night and defeated Richfield 76-57 at the Spartan Center.
Juab proved to be a much tougher game than anticipated for the Spartans and Emery was in jeopardy of picking up its first region loss for much of the game.
Juab came out and reminded me of the way that Princeton University used to play basketball. They would slow play down by being very deliberate in their attack on the basket. Juab, it seemed, would make around 15 passes around the perimeter before they would really ever get in to their offensive schemes for the game. It was kind of boring at times.
Emery fell behind 11-7 in the first quarter and then had a good second quarter to lead at the half 22-21. Nevin Jensen led Emery at the half with nine points while Colton Barnett had eight points and Tanner Procarione had five points.
Emery scored their first points of the third quarter with three minutes gone and then didn't score again in the period until there was only 1:33 left in the period. Juab only scored six points and led after the third quarter at 27-26. Emery switched to a man-to-man defense in the third and seemed to take Juab out of their game plan even though trailed by one point.
In the final period, Emery tied the score at 33-33 with 5:18 left in the period on a Jensen 3-pointer. Emery then took the lead with 4:57 left on a free throw by Jensen. Emery would never trail the rest of the game. Juab hit a field goal early in the period and then never hit another as the rest of their points came at the free throw line. Juab was nine for 12 in the final period.
After Mark Guymon hit a 3-pointer, Emery went one for six at the free throw line to close out the game and to keep us a little more on edge than was really necessary right till the end.
Jensen led the team with 15 points; Barnett added 12 points and Procarione scored 11 points. Guymon was the only other Spartan to score and he finished with three points.
Against Richfield, Emery got off to a quick start at 20-10 and then led after one period 20-15 as Richfield scored the last five points of the quarter. Richfield then scored the first three points of the second quarter and Emery's lead was down to 20-18. In the second quarter, Emery rebuilt their lead to 28-20 only to see it evaporate one more time at 32-30. Emery then scored the last seven points of the second period and led at the half 39-30.
Although the lead for Emery went up and down in the second half, it never went below 12 points again. Emery went on an 11-4 run to start the second half. Emery led after the third quarter at 61-48.
Nevin and Tanner each finished the game with a double double to lead the Spartans to the victory. Jensen scored 18 points to lead the team in scoring and also dished out 11 assists. Nevin was 11 for 12 at the free throw line in the game and also had two steals. Procarione scored 13 points in the game and also pulled down 14 rebounds for his double double. Tanner also had two assists and a blocked shot.
Colton Barnett and Mark Guymon also finished in double figures in scoring for the game with 11 points each. Barnett was five for eight at the free throw line, had five rebounds, three steals and a blocked shot. Guymon was three for four at the line with a pair of 3-pointers and also had two steals.
Jake Fortner scored nine points off the bench with three 3-pointers. Derek Tuttle, TJ Furner and Kashe Jewkes all scored four points in the game. Ty Benson scored two points in the win.
The Emery boys will host Delta this Friday night. Delta defeated Richfield 36-33 a week ago.


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This famous statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on August 27, 1929, by local industrialist W. T. Rawleigh. It is located in Taylor Park.
Built in 1896, the 100-foot-tall tower is believed to be one of only three in Illinois of similar construction, and has become the symbol of the Village of Lena.
Executive Chef Kuma Kim, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, has assembled a collection of Asian cuisine with emphasis on contemporary taste and popularity. Kuma's decades of experience in the restaurant business and her attention to customer satisfaction has positioned Kuma's as a restaurant dedicated to tasty food, excellent service, and memorable experience. Outside dining in season.
Highly skilled chefs prepare and demonstrate the art of Japanese cuisine right at your table.
Christmas on the North Side Craft Show
This 11th annual craft show over 25 crafters offering primatives, jewelery, basket weaving, loom weaving, quilted items, florals, wreaths, painting and more.
CITY:Pearl City
Village Green Home & Garden West
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. Home center, same location, 815.637.8840. There's a Village Green East, too.
This is a fun, friendly and family oriented bar and grill located in a scenic area. Daily specials, sandwiches and fish on Fridays. Tenderloin sandwiches are a highlight. Carryouts, alcohol, entertainment.
CITY:Pearl City
Midwest's finest Japanese restaurant where they prepare your meal right before your eyes at the Teppan tables. Traditional seafood, steak and chicken dishes and sushi bar. There is also a karaoke bar.
Winslow Village Park Campground
This scenic and unique camping area offers nine sites with electrical and water hookups. One dump station is available. A shelter house is also offered. Pets, recreatiional vehicles and campfires are allowed. Maximum length allowed is 30 feet and maximum stay is six days. Open: May 1 thru October 1.
Located in Read Park, this skate park offers 11,000 square feet of skateboard heaven with obstacles, ramps, rails, ledges, spines and bowls. Built specifically for skateboards and in-line roller skates (sorry, no bikes allowed), the "street course" design mimics skateable features and obstacles found throughout the community. Helmets are required and pads are recommended.
Picnic and playground areas, shelters, tennis courts, ball diamonds, plus a recreation building.
CITY:Pearl City
American country antiques/primitives. Restoring of 18th and 19th century and new furniture. Refinishing, cabinet making, and fire and water damage restoration. Accepting Master Card and Visa. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Der Rathskeller German Restaurant & Bar
One of Rockford's oldest restaurants, featuring German cuisine in a warm, intimate old-world setting. German ancestry shines through at this favorite eating place since 1931. Banquet facilities available. Delicious sandwiches for lunch and traditional family style German specialities for dinner. Live accordion on weekends. Outside dining in the Biergarten.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
Boutique-style, all-suite hotel offers luxury at a reasonable price with over-sized guest rooms offering space and comfort for business or family needs. Radisson's business center offers free fax and copy services. Banquet space covers 10,000 sq. ft. for all functions. The O'Hare International Airport bus shuttle depot is located conveniently next door.
Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train
All aboard, as a 36-ton, 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, for a four-mile ride through farmlands. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts, and browse the Freight House Gift Shop and visit the Silvercreek Museum across the street. Open: May thru October on selected holiday and weekends; 1 am - 4 pm. Train departs on the hour.
Macktown Living History Education Center
Built in 1834 on the Pecatonica River by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. See the walnut cradle Mack made for his children, plus Native American artifacts, donated by Mack's descendants. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Macktown is where Stephen Mack, his Native American wife, Hononegah, and the people who inhabited the village conducted their daily business. Remnants of 8,000 years of Native American occupation of this same site can be seen. Stephen Mack's Home and the Whitman Trading Post still stand, and a reconstruction of the village is being undertaken, including the disassembly of the 2-story shop and schoolroom to be rebuilt at its original site. There are many historic and prehistoric artifacts in the Education Center.
Conveniently located near I-90, E. State Street/Business Rt. 20, Super 8 offers a perfect balance of value and convenience. Each hotel room comes with time-saving amenities like a refrigerator and microwave — or book a personal Jacuzzi suite for extra comfort. Start your day right with free SuperStart continental breakfast, and enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi in your room. Handicapped-accessible hotel rooms are available, and free RV or truck parking is included. We are a pet-friendly hotel, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
Enjoy the fun of bowling.
Visit this cheesemaker with a small retail outlet featuring Muenster and Swiss cheese made on the premises; also featuring cheeses from other area cheesemakers. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 2 pm; Saturday: 8 am - Noon.
Explore endless recreational opportunities, including some of the finest, most affordable golf courses in the nation, ice skating, hiking/biking paths and much more.
Cozy, neighborhood restaurant in downtown Rockford's River District offering fresh seafood, delicious appetizers and unique spirits.
Enders Flowers at Edgebrook Shopping Center
Fresh and exotic flowers plus garden gifts.
Visit this delightful kitchen store full of artisan-quality, handmade, wooden spoons, spatulas, spurtles and other kitchen products all made on site.
This museum, operated by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad, offers 20 rooms of early Americana. Exhibts include 500 pieces of crockery, dolls, a recreated schoolroom and kitchen, art exhibits, quilts, tools and agricultural equipment, and many other historical exhibits. Also on the grounds is a display of antique machinery and an exhibit of Henny Motor Company vehicles which were manufactured in Freeport. Plus visitors can view the operating Cooper-Corliss engine, a giant 130-ton steam engine with a 25 foot flywheel which originally operated a rolling mill in a zinc plant. Special exhibits and events are featured throughout the year. Open: May thru October on selected holidays and weekends: 11 am - 4 pm.
This 2.5-acre park is dedicated to promoting peace and celebrating diversity. The plaza is located at the head of Rockford's 20-mile Perryville Path network of bicycle and recreational trails.
CITY:Loves Park
Large theater with seating for 850
Rockford University Art Gallery
Six exhibitions per year featuring local and national artists, including Rockford University students and faculty.
Upbeat, casual dining in downtown Rockford's River and theater district. Great appetizers, salads and entrees. Try the Espresso Martini! Plus, free wireless Internet access. Outdoor drinking and dining in season.
Explore the largest Oliver Hart-Parr collection in the Midwest, including farm toys, advertising, and collectibles dating back to 1860, and real antique tractors and machinery. Bus and group tours are available, but should be scheduled in advance.
CITY:German Valley
Gensler Gardens is a family owned operation specilizing in greenhouses and locally grown vegetables.
CITY:Loves Park
With the most competitive rates in town and newly renovated rooms, Alpine Inn offers the best in clean, affordable comfort. Each room has been upgraded with new flooring and granite countertops, refrigerator and microwave, beautiful furniture, and much more. Providing free high-speed wireless internet, continental breakfast, and the friendliest staff; whether staying on business or leisure, you are guaranteed to feel at home. Conveniently located on the Miracle Mile in the heart of Rockford at E. State Street and Alpine Road.
The premiere, upland-hunting experience in Northern Illinois. Quarry Ridge offers hunting (member or non-member) for rooster pheasant, dove, turkey, deer and moor. Dogs and guides can be provided if needed.
This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center. Open: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
Musicals, comedies and mysteries are performed August-May at this civic center located in Byron High School.
This park provides a quiet scenic area ideal for family reunions and group gatherings. A large and a small shelter house, softball diamond, volleyball and basketball courts, playground, and wooded area are offered. A concession stand is open during softball season.
CITY:German Valley
Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.
Built as a private course in 1966, this 18-hole course was purchased by the Forest Preserve District in 1978. Fairway bunkers and sand traps test a golfer's skill and accuracy. In addition, water hazards are featured on 10 holes. Area golfers are now enjoying this challenging course. Par 72. Clubhouse and restaurant. Purchase passes and reserve tee times on-line.
Explore five permanent galleries: European (19th century paintings, sculpture), Art of the Near and Far East (Egyptian, Chinese, and Southeast Asia), Native American (pots, baskets and Kachina dolls), African and Oceanic Art (masks, ceremonial pieces and textiles), and Contemporary (prints and paintings). Two galleries feature new exhibitions every 8-12 weeks and are devoted to regional art or national exhibitions. A student gallery features aspiring young artists from local schools. The museum also offers educational programs, performances, and special events. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: Noon - 5 pm. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.
The Civil War Soldiers Monument, on the southwest corner of the Stephenson County Courthouse, is inscribed with the names of those soldiers from Stephenson County who lost their lives in the Civil War. On the southeast corner is the Stephenson County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial, which is a bronze statue of a full-sized M-16 with a bayonet stuck in the ground and a helmet on top.
Celebrating 100 years in 2012 - Visit the World's Oldest Family Owned Harley-Davidson dealership. An award winning facility, with an expanded showroom that features Harley-Davidson motorcycles, H-D Authorized Rentals, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy, full service department, fashion and riding gear, collectibles, parts and accessories, and much more.
Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children's Farm
Forty acres of woods and meadows for riders eight years old and up; trail rides--excellent for first-time or occasional riders--offered on weekends. Also in Lockwood Park: pony ring, wagon rides, hayrides, petting farm and riding lessons. Special season opening activities in the spring and Halloween hayrides in the fall. Call for hours, rates and group outing opportunities.
Newly remodeled rooms throughout. Conveniently located to I-90, Magic Waters waterpark, CherryVale Mall, antique malls, and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Machine Shed and Thunder Bay Grill restaurants across street. Free high-speed internet for T-Mobile customers. Free USA Today.
Studio Theatre at Rock Valley College
During the fall and spring semesters, Rock Valley College sponsors a Studio Theatre program, giving students and amateur actors in the area a chance to perform with guest professionals in plays such as Wings, Black Coffee, and 1940's Radio Hour. Each year the Studio Theatre presents a William Shakespeare classic. The Studio Theatre also has a new play development program with productions that have included American Rock!, Kite's Book, and Christmas With the Conroys.
The Van Raden Memorial Park features Lake Baalton, a three acre man-made lake stocked with bass, crappie, blue gill and catfish. A small shelter and playground area are also offered. A Veterans Memorial honoring all German Valley area service men and women, past or present is at the park
CITY:German Valley
Close to major businesses, sports centers and Interstate 90/39. Rooms have two speaker phones and large ergnomic work desk; complimentary USA Today on weekdays.
Giovanni's Restaurant & Big Al's Bar
A local favorite, Giovanni's Restaurant is known for its good food, service and competitive prices. Extensive banquet facilities. Big Al's Bar, an upscale entertainment and jazz bar, has a bar menu that includes pasta dishes, sandwiches appetizers & much more.
Pearl Lake Campground - South Beloit
Whether you spend a weekend, a month or all season, if you are a camper who enjoys peace and quiet, Pearl Lake is the place for you. Basic tenting sites and sites with electricity and water are available. Phone service is available at selected sites. A disposal station and a pumping service, restrooms have flush toilets and hot water showers. A large sand beach has plenty of room for sunning and a gently sloping bottom for safe and enjoyable swimming. Although swimming is at one's own risk, trained lifeguards are on duty whenever the beach is open. A bath house is located adjacent to the beach, and the Snack Bar offers a variety of food including burgers, hot dogs and ice cream.
CITY:South Beloit
Enjoy this store offering over 7000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, Monday and Evenings: by appointment.
The Richland Creek Trailhead serves as the main trailhead for the northern end of the Jane Addmas Recreation Trail. It features parking, a large shelter house with electricity, lights and picnic tables, a restroom, water and a primitive campground area.
Coffee house and cafe specializing in espresso-based drinks, homemade desserts, pastries, soups and sandwiches, plus daily specials to accompany a superb cup of coffee. Free internet access, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Look for 9 East on Facebook. Breakfast or Lunch: Under $10.00 Credit Cards accepted. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am - 3 pm; Saturday;: 7 am - 2 pm.
Recently renovated, the Hampton Inn Rockford offers lodging accommodations near I-90 and Magic Waters Waterpark; and businesses including Hamilton Sundstrand, Chrysler, Ingersoll, UPS, and Anderson Packaging.
McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum
Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
The HearthRock Café is inside an upscale home furnishings and fireplace store, which was once a furniture factory and store with stone fireplaces, stone columns, carved balustrade, granite tables, and hardwood floors. Gourmet coffee and espresso, Belgian waffles and fresh bakery items are the norm for breakfast. Soups, salads, gourmet sandwiches and quiche are served at lunch.
Offers picnic & playground areas, sand volleyball courts, soccer field, basketball court.
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River, Stephenson County's water trail, as is meanders nearly 60 miles through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. Access the river at McNeil's Damascus Landing which offers ample parking, a picnic area, fire pit and charcoal grills, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock and canoe/kayak and concrete boat launch with access docking. Camping at the site is available for canoe, kayaks and boaters. Reservations required.
Artists's Ensemble is a thriving theater group that offers five professional productions a year in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Tickets are available by phone or online.
This wooded 18-hole course with narrow fairways and gently rolling terrain offers 6,107 challenging yards on its par 71 course. Opened in 1922, it is named for Lt. Clayton Ingersoll, who lost his life in an air crash over France in World War I. This course is located on Rockford's far west side and was selected by the Tiger Woods Foundation to host Tiger Woods for a two-day golf clinic in 2001 and 2004.
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. She is buried in this lovely old hillside cemetery.
This 11,000-sq.-ft. skateboard park features obstacles, ramps, rails, ledges, spines and bowls. Built specifically for skateboards and in-line skates, this facility is popular with both skaters and spectators.
Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a full menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. With 61 beer choices and 19 top Bourbons, Eilert's is known for their quality beverage menu. Eilert's Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar, video gaming, and slot machines. Open: Monday thru Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: Noon to 12 am.
This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, woodworking and much more. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm.
Baymont Inn and Suites - Freeport
This hotel, where you can feel like home is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Illinois Highway 26 north of Freeport. There are 63 rooms and eleven whirlpool suites. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facilities, cable TV, free wireless high speed internet access, microwave, mini fridge, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers, safes, desks, pets allowed with a $20 fee, on site coin laundry, dry cleaning available, complimentary enhanced breakfast. Rates: $89 to $160
Continental cuisine, steaks and prime rib in a relaxed setting. Banquet facilities to 400 people. Full bar, plus Rockford's hottest sports bar, the Scoreboard. Inside the Holiday Inn, but owned separately.
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
Extended StayAmerica was designed specifically for Road Warriors - the long-term, value-conscious traveler. If you're a Road Warrior, you need more than a place to stay when you're away from home. You need a place to live. Nightly and weekly rates available.
As Rockford's premier full-service hotel, the Holiday Inn of Rockford invites you to experience a hotel stay unlike any other. Whether you are traveling on business to see such companies as Daimler Chrysler, planning a day of shopping at CherryVale Mall or taking the family to Magic Waters, the Holiday Inn of Rockford is the first choice for travelers. The Hoffman House Restaurant, located inside the hotel is known for its world famous prime rib. The Scoreboard Lounge is one of Rockford's finest sports bars. For conventions, nothing compares. The banquet facilities can host from 5 to 500, complete with full service catering and technology needs. Relax, it's Holiday Inn, located right off I-90 on East State Street.
This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.
Italian murals, fireplace, candlelit tables, white linen tablecloths. A touch of "Old Italy".
Old River School Historic District
This residential district includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey, and was later known as the "Gold Coast". Points of interest include Freeport's oldest house (built in 1838), the childhood home of famed Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons, a monument honoring Freeport's founder, William "Tutty" Baker, and the Van Buren Bridge, built in 1885 of wrought iron.
Dedicated in 1903 in ceremonies that included a speech by Teddy Roosevelt, Memorial Hall is a tribute to Rockford citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. Large wall plaques list names of fallen veterans, and cases in the main lobby, side rooms and the lower level display Armed Services artifacts including memories of the Civil War, the World Wars and Camp Grant. The renovated second floor auditorium is used by cultural groups for shows and presentations and is accessible via the elevator.
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County
This park honors all of the veterans from Stephenson County. It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden if featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is dedicated to all who gave given their lives for our freedoms. Open: Daily: Dawn to Dusk.
Stephenson County Historical Gift Shop
The museum gift shop is located at the rear entrance of the Taylor Mansion. It offers unique gifts including reproduction toys and games, pretzel-themed gift items, Rawleigh products, books of historical and local interest and more
Byron Forest Preserve District (skating)
The Forest Preserve has one outdoor skating rink and warming shelter - open weekends.
Old-fashioned ice cream shop featuring 51 flavors of ice cream, plus hamburgers and Chicago style hot dogs made with fresh, local products, chicken, pork tenderloins, grilled cheese and more. Also featuring custom made ice cream cakes, cookies and homemade German Chocolate Cake. Union Dairy has been a Freeport tradition since 1914. Dine in or carryout. March thru May and September thru October: Tuesday thru Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm Memorial Day thru Labor Day: Daily: 11 am to 10 pm Lunch: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Victory Golf Range is the Rockford area's only indoor golf facility that offers golf entertainment in a controlled environment. Amenities include a large driving area to see true path of golf ball, hitting bays with air-cushioned driving mats, a state-of-the-art putting green, fully netted ceiling, walls and perimeter to ensure a safe hitting environment, a full service restaurant and bar, large screen TVs with latest golf and sports programming, and free WiFi.
CITY:Loves Park
The Lena Historical Museum tells the history of Lena and the surrounding area, with galleries focusing on various historical topics. Highlights include a Civil War regimental flag and an extensive clothing collection. Also on the grounds are a summer kitchen, the first log schoolhouse built in Lena, an Illinois Central Railroad caboose, a general store, a recreated chapel, and a barn filled with antique vehicles and farm tools. Open: May thru September: Saturday: 1 pm to 4 pm; or by appointment (Group and School Tours are encouraged to schedule tours) Suggested Donation: Adults: $3; Students: $1; Children 5 and Under: Free
This scenic 13-mile trail for hiking and biking through the rolling hill of northwest Illinois offers both history and nature. The trail, as it follows county and township roads, is partially paved. Attractions include early pioneer sites, one of the highest natural points in the state, and also Blackhawk war sites. Trail maps are available at the Lena Community Park District Office. For those who complete the trail, trail patches and medals are available for purchase.
Enjoy this park offering a picnic area, playground, shelter and restroom facilities as well as access to the Pecatonica Prairie Path which is currently under construction. The Pecatonica River may also be accessed for boating and canoeing approximately 200 yards from the park.
Biking, running, and walking path. Starts at Byron Forest Preserve and crosses the Rock River to Sunshine Park then north of town.
The finest family recreational camping experience in Northern Illinois. Sandy beaches, slides, rafts, paddle boats, fishing, kiddie beach, sand volleyball, basketball, game room, bonfires, bands, dancing, music, horseshoes and 13- acre spring-fed lake.
Nestled in the lightly rolling countryside of Northern Illinois, DC Estate Winery is the ideal getaway destination in your own backyard. Conveniently located just minutes off I-90 in a picturesque park-like setting, we offer a romantic taste of Tuscany, the place where true pleasure is found in quality wine, beautiful scenery and warm hospitality. With a beautiful outdoor pavilion and welcoming tasting room, DC Estate Winery is the perfect spot to celebrate a remarkable special event or just spend a relaxing weekend afternoon. You and your guests will enjoy our delicious wine as you also savor the views of our tranquil pond and vineyard. Family-owned and operated, DC Estate Winery has grown from our own love of wine and family. Our goal is to create an experience you'll never forget – one that quenches your senses – with luscious taste and delectable aromas in a beautifully captivating setting.
CITY:South Beloit
A popular 18-hole course on Rockford's south side, Sandy Hollow is a tree-lined fairway course with strategically placed fairway bunkers. One of the more challenging holes on the 6,228-yard course is No. 11, which requires a tee shot over a pond.
This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am- 5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
The hotel is centrally located within one mile of several restaurants and shopping areas, close to I-90 and Business 20. Pets allowed with fee.
Built in 1930's, with limited sand traps, one pond. Rating: 18 holes par 71; a beautiful course near shops and restaurants in Rockton and site of the earliest European settlement in northern Illinois. Purchase passes and reserve tee times on-line.
Shop in one location. The consignment shops offer quality merchandise including antiques, hard to find collectibles, tools, memorabilia, furniture, clothing and more. The Market offers items of value for your home and family, clothing, jewelry, gifts, food, electronics, crafts and more. Plus taste the treats at the food court which features Cimino's Little Italy. The kids can also enjoy a place to play while the family browses and shops the stores.
Book Stall has 12,000 books on history, local history, military, cooking, art, antiques, poetry, fiction, technology, natural history, along with first editions, hard-to-find and antiquarian books. Find larger holdings in military, technology and religion. Book Stall also has a large booth in the East State Antique Mall.
Friendly neighborhood place for drinks, pizza, homemade soup or full dinners. Steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, ribs, barbeque, pizza, pasta and salads. Patio dining in summer. Full bar.
The Prairie Brewhouse is the best location in Rockford for hosting your event. With over 7500 square feet of flexible space available, they can host your event of up to 500 people. Perfect for hosting banquets, wedding receptions, parties, weddings, meetings, fundraisers, art shows, craft shows and more. Indoor and outdoor space available, including a deck area right on the river. Available for anything from a luncheon to a week-long conference. Overhead doors allow for easy unloading and setup. During the summer, Dinner on the Dock and listen to live music on Thursdays.
Formally known as Sally's Cookie Jar, we are now under new ownership! New look but the same great recipes and more. Stop in and see our tantalizing variety of cookies, bars, and other freshly baked goodies. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 7 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm.
This monument honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835 and built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River, offering travelers free ferry rides.
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and a small boat launch on Yellow Creek
CITY:Pearl City
Howard Johnson Hotel - Rockford
Experience a winning combination of friendly service, newly renovated accommodations, and spacious, comfortable guest rooms with luxury touches. The hotel includes a heated indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour game room. Home office rooms are available for business clientele. There is a restaurant and lounge on site.
Hickory Hill Lodging is located down a wooded lane off of Payne Road, the gateway to Carroll County in Northwestern Illinois. Just minutes from Lake Carroll and the fine dining and relaxation in the area.


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Volleyball notebook: May equals national championships in full swing
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The 2010 under 17 and under 18 national championships get underway today in Abbotsford at TRADEX. Matches will be played from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Tickets can be purchased for $10 a day or $20 for the weekend with discounts for seniors and youths. More than 225 teams are expected to participate.
The tournament comes on the heels of last weekend's under-14, under-15 and under-16 Eastern Canadian Open in Sherbrooke, Que., and the under-14 Western Canadian Open in Saskatoon.
The champions at the Eastern Open were in under 14 boys, the Niagara Rapids from St. Catharines, Ont., in Tier 1 and the Maverick Bandits from Ottawa in Tier 2; in under-16 boys the Storm Avalanche from Aurora, Ont., in Tier 1, the Durham Attack from Oshawa, Ont., in Tier 2 and the Ottawa Fusion Purple in Tier 3.
For the girls, the champions were in under -14 the Scarborough Titans Energy in Tier 1, the Maverick Gold Diggers from Ottawa in Tier 2, Ottawa Fusion in Tier 3, Toronto West in Tier 4; in under-15 Maverick Ambush from Ottawa in Tier 1, Les Lilbellules de Joliette, Que., Tier 2, Ottawa Fusion Red in Tier 3, MAC from Hamilton in Tier 4 and Moncton Roofers in Tier 5; in under16 Division 1 the Durham Attack Black from Oshawa in Tier 1, Gatineau Griffons in Tier 2, Lynx de la Rive Sud from Candiac, Que., in Tier 3 and the Hybrides from Sorel, Que., in Tier 4; in under-16 division 2, MAC in Tier 1 and DRVC Orange from Whitby, Ont., in Tier 2.
At the under-14 Western Canadian Open, the victors were for the boys Winman Tide from East St. Paul, Man., in Tier 1, CW Vertex from Calgary in Tier 2 and Focus Aerial Assault from Burnaby in Tier 3.
For the under -14 girls in division 1, U13 Shock from Winnipeg in Tier 1, CVC Brandon in Tier 2, Queen City Royal from Regina in Tier 3 and Wakaw Warriors in Tier 4. In Division 2, Saskatoon Smash in Tier 1, RVC Thunder from Regina in Tier 3 andBig Bear from Fort McMurray, Alta., in Tier 4.
Full results at http://www.volleyball.ca/content/indoor-2010-opens
Canadians honored in NCAA Division 1
Darryl Shank of London, Ont., was named to the first team all-MIVA team. Shank, led the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons and the conference in kills per set at 4.72. That tally currently ranks him at 7th overall in the NCAA. Shank posted a season-best 35 kills in a five-set match with Lewis earlier this season.
Meanwhile at Harvard University in Boston, Erik Kuld of Toronto was selected to the EIVA All-Academic team. Kuld, a senior molecular and chemical biology concentrator, carries a 3.51 GPA and was an integral part of the Crimson offense this season. He played in all 76 sets, tallying a team-high 322 kills. He ranked 16th in the nation with 4.24 kills per set. Kuld closed out his career with 757 kills, 332 digs and 65 blocks.
Familiar face for coach
(LeDroit) There was a familiar figure for Glenn Hoag, head coach of the men's national volleyball team this week at a selection camp. Among the 45+ players on hand was his 21-year-old son Christopher Hoag. "It was a little strange," said Christopher Hoag. "The last time my father coached me was when I was very young. Full story
UBC lands star player
(Abby News) For Mennonite Educational Institute volleyball star Jenelle Franz, a scholarship offer from the UBC Thunderbirds was a Godfather-type proposition. As in, an offer she couldn't refuse. Such is the lure of playing for the T-Birds, who have established themselves in recent years as Canada's dominant women's volleyball squad. They're the three-time defending Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) champs, and when head coach Doug Reimer came calling for Franz, the soft-handed setter was elated. Full story