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Jason Gregor
September 29 2013 11:01AM
I love sweets. Chocolate bars, candy, ice cream, pies and cakes I love them all, but for the longest time my guilty pleasure was Long Johns. From a teenager until my early thirties I couldn't walk into a Safeway, without walking out with at least one chocolate covered long john.
I've found many other treats taste sweeter, yet long johns were my favourite, partially because my late father shared the same love affair with them; except he devoured the maple ones. When I think of the number thirteen, the term "baker's dozen" always pops into my head, and this past week I've been thinking a lot about the number 13.
Thirteen years ago today, my father, William Arthur Gregor, passed away at the young age of 56. His heart gave out in his car at a red light in Sherwood Park. He had quit smoking a few years earlier, wasn't a heavy drinker or overweight, but unfortunately it was his time.
Five days later, the morning of his funeral, I was nervous, solemn and agitated, and for an unexplained reason I decided to write an email to my close friends. I had bottled up a lot of my feelings the previous few days, and let them out in the email. I asked for their prayers, but at the end of the email I asked them for one favour.
I never got to say goodbye to my father, and I asked them if they could call their fathers, or give them a hug and tell them they loved him. I hoped that through their actions my father would know how much I truly loved and respected him.
Today, after you've read this, I hope you can find the time to do the same.
Unlike the previous years that I wrote about my father, this year my thoughts and emotions are much different. I still miss seeing his smile, hearing his laugh and experiencing his genuine zest for life, but this year I feel a new connection, and sadly, also an incredible longing for him.
In ten weeks, my lovely wife Traci and I will become parents. I have so many new emotions stirring inside, and even though I haven't met the little boy or girl yet, we want it to be a surprise; I already feel an incredible connection to him/her.
I can only imagine what it will feel like the first time we meet. Like most first-time fathers my mind wanders wondering if I'll know what to do. Will I be patient enough? Will I be able to be firm when necessary, and tender when needed? It's a mixture of unadulterated excitement, and a bit of trepidation.
Since I found out Traci was pregnant, I've started reading articles and books that I never would have read before. I've saved many articles with tips on raising children, mainly teenagers, you can never start preparing too early, and I've learned some great stuff.
However, as I prepare myself for the joy and wonder of fatherhood, I've spent a lot of time thinking about what made my dad such a great father to me and my siblings.
I thought it would be impossible to pinpoint one action that made him a great father, but after hundreds of memories of him flooded my mind these past few weeks, I found myself always coming back to one simple, yet incredibly powerful, action; love.
Dad rarely said, "I love you," but he showed it regularly and usually unconditionally. Mostly I remember that he loved my mother, and I've realized that watching my father treat my mother in a loving fashion has had a profound impact on every aspect of my life.
It seems simple, and that is the beauty of it.
In John Medina's book, Brain Rules, he breaks down how the human brain works. Why are some people "smarter" than others? The theory of "genius born" or "genius made" has been debated for years, but Medina had a very unique response on the topic.
He wrote: "A man once asked me, 'how can I get my son into Harvard?' "Go home and love your wife, was my answer."
Too often we expect the answers to life's questions to be profoundly deep, or that they will challenge us to do something extraordinary. Many times the simple, non sexy answer is best.
Over the past 13 years I've spent countless hours re-living the memories of my father, usually with a combination of laughter and tears, and I've started to realize that most of them involved him demonstrating how to love his family, specifically my mother.
My parents had a whirlwind, fairytale romance. They met at the post office in Grande Cache, Alberta. They went on a date the next day, were engaged three weeks after that and got married four months later.
Were they in love with each other? 100% percent, but did they know how to love each other? No, because love should be a verb, not a noun. They discovered how to let their love evolve and grow throughout their marriage.
Three months after dad passed, I walked into the farm house and found my mom sitting in the back entrance, tears running down her face, staring at an ice scraper. I asked her what was wrong, and she started to laugh/cry.
Every winter morning when he left for work, Dad would scrape the ice/frost off of her car and start it for her. Every morning she said. She couldn't believe how much a small thing meant to her and how much those little things mean in a relationship/friendship. She cried because she wasn't sure she had ever told him how much she appreciated that.
Gentlemen, never stop doing the little things for your partner, common law partner or your wife, and ladies if you have a wonderful man in your life, don't hesitate to tell him how much his small acts of kindness mean to you.
My father was rarely in a bad mood. He was always smiling, but when he needed to be the disciplinarian he knew how to get my attention. I only recall getting one real spanking in my life. I was 11 years old, and I had stolen some money out of my mom's purse. Not a smart move on my part.
I don't remember how I got caught, but I do remember suffering the consequences. It was over quick, but I received the message loud and clear. Strangely enough, after the lecture and few well-deserved smacks on the rearend, it is one of the few times I vividly remember my father saying, "I love you, son."
Thinking back, I'm sure he didn't like handing out that spanking, but I needed to be taught a lesson, however, before I left the room he wanted me to know he still loved me. I've yet to experience that rollercoaster (loving them emphatically, but having to hand out fair discipline) of "parenting" emotion, but when I do I hope I can find the right delivery.
Being a great father is one of the toughest jobs in the world. I truly appreciate watching men who take the time to be involved in their children's lives, who aren't afraid to show them how to love, but also are willing to teach their kid's good life lessons.
Men rarely tell one another they are doing a great job as a husband and father, but I see it all the time and I truly want to say thank you. We need more of it the world, now more than ever, so if a man in your life or inner circle is doing a great job, politely let them know. They will appreciate it more than you know.
My father was my first role model. I truly wanted to be like him. I mimicked him so often that I even learned how to speak like Donald Duck from him. Nowadays I'm lucky to have four men in my immediate family that I can learn and watch from.
My older brother Colin has many of my father's traits. He's a loving husband and father, and rarely misses attending his children's activities. My brother-in-law Eric does the same, and watching a man truly love your little sister, who I always felt the need to quietly protect, is very comforting.
I've also gotten to know Traci's brother Rob, and I'm proud to say he's a good man. He's a car nut, and in between playing house and dolls with his two daughters, he's found a way to get them to enjoy watching Nascar with him. Quite the unique combination.
Doug, my father-in-law is very healthy conscious. He eats well, exercises often and is a great example of why being healthy is important. He also was, and is, a great father to my wife. Being a good father to your grown daughters makes life easier and more enjoyable for their husbands.
Most dads cringe at the thought of their baby girl marrying a guy someday, and I'm sure Doug had a few sleepless nights after I proposed only six months after meeting Traci, haha.
My annual letter has always come from a son's perspective, and I think it is important for men to express our gratitude to our fathers because we rarely do. However, over the past two years I've been lucky enough to experience how important a father's love and respect to his daughter can be for her, but also her husband.
He taught Traci self-respect, showed her through his actions to his wife, Cheryl, and to her how a woman should be loved. She was a "daddys girl," but not in a spoiled way. He taught her good life lessons on how to balance a cheque book, make her own payments, treat people with kindness, but like my father, at the root of their relationship was undying love.
I learned, often subconsciously it turns out, through my father's actions how to love a woman, and Traci learned how to be loved by a man. I believe that has helped make our marriage much easier.
It is great to see fathers introduce their children to the things he loves, as well as spending time doing what they love. Make sure do that. When I was 14 I loved Motley Crue. On the way to my hockey games dad would let me crank up their music, but often on the way home or on other trips he exposed me to the music he loved. I've a huge fan of Motown, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and others because of that. Whenever I hear one of their songs I smile, because it reminds me of my father.
Take the time to make lifelong memories with your children. I can speak from experience that having those memories of my father does lessen the void in my heart now that he is gone.
Make sure you take some time to connect with your children. They might never tell you, but our parents are our first and most important role models. You can help shape your son or daughter's future in a positive manner, usually just by giving them your time.
Put down your cell phone and stop texting, tweeting, facebooking, instagraming or emailing and connect with them and your significant other. We all desire that attention and connection, and I firmly believe those moments revitalize us and allow us to keep working hard.
Thanks in advance to those who follow through on my request to hug or call your father. My sincere condolences to those who have lost your father. I hope that the memories of him are still alive in your heart today. If your father is gone make sure you call your mother, because the void in her heart is likely much deeper than yours.
Dad, I still love you deeply. I miss hearing you talk like Donald Duck, your laugh and most of all your love. Please watch over all of my family, friends, my lovely wife Traci, your soon-to-be 7th grandchild and especially your soulmate; Mom.
Love, your son, Jason
P.S--- If you are feeling a bit awkward about calling your father, take a moment and watch this. You might be surprised to learn that you'll feel as much happiness about sharing your gratitude with him as he will get about hearing it.
September 29 2013, 11:12AM
Amen, Jason. I lost my Dad when I was 18, and my Father-in-Law passed away several years ago as well. All of our grandparents are gone, too. I greatly missed the male leadership, but I am fortunate to have some great wise seniors to hang around with at my church. I hope everybody takes a moment to give their Dad a call while there is still time.
September 29 2013, 11:18AM
Nice job there Gregor
Losing a parent is hard
Miss my Mom daily*
*15 June, 1999...brain cancer
September 29 2013, 11:28AM
First things first Jason, Congratulations on the soon to be birth of your child. There is no doubt you will be a fantastic father. The love you have shines through every day with your listeners. Fatherhood will come so natural for you as a result of growing up with your parents as such great role models. Once again, thanks for sharing the personal side of your life with us.
September 29 2013, 11:40AM
I lost my mom back in March. She had her health problems but it was still a shock, she was just 59. I find myself tearing up at certain things like maybe a song; a memory that's brought to the surface; or just randomly no matter where I am.
Fortunately, last year I took some time to tell both my parents that throughout tough times and above all faults that they admittedly regretted, just how much I loved them and how amazing they have done raising myself and my three siblings - and that I wouldn't trade my upbringing for anything in the world. Though I regret not seeing or talking to my mom for the few days before she passed, I'm glad I did that and I hope she felt it in her heart.
My dad is your typical old school father. We stopped saying I love you when I was maybe 9 or so. We butted heads over certain things throughout my 20s and a few years ago it came to a boiling point. We met in the hallway at my parents home and I grabbed him. I had a good hold on him and screamed "I'm gonna kill you!". Harsh, I know. But I was angry. I felt like I could have put him through the wall. My mom intervened and about 2 seconds later I released him.
I immediately started crying. 30 years old and I'm bawling in front of my parents. My dad said that it was okay and every father-son goes through that. But it wasn't okay. Not to me. I did something I never thought I'd do - something I regret to this day. But funny enough, as we resolved it there I told him I loved him, and he reciprocated. We now say it almost every time we part ways or get off the phone.
Something so hard to say is now so easy, and so worth it.
God bless, Gregor
Sorry for your loss Jason, but extremely happy about your addition.
Oh man. Those allergies are acting up again. That was devastatingly well written.
September 29 2013, 11:47AM
Good column, Jason.
My recipe for raising two good young men, both now in University:
Stay united on the same page with your spouse. At least in front of the kids. Always. The little urchins learn at a young age to divide and conquer.
Take an interest in your kids music. It is important to them. Even if it makes your ears bleed. If I can put up with Back Street Boys, Spice Girls, Rammstein and Jack Johnson (in order) so can you.
Parent first, friend second. They have enough friends.
And watch those friends. Weed out the bad ones quickly.
Let them make decisions on some things. And give them no choice on others. (Keeps the little buggers confused and off-balance, not controlling and spoiled.)
You are off to a good start before you even begin, Jason. Congrats.
Jason, you'll be a great father..........because you want to be. You're dad will be proud.
Great article and here's to a health baby.
September 29 2013, 11:54AM
Lost my dad at 18 - had to go identify his body for mom. its like yesterday. Lost mom at Xmas 2 years ago. Life can really hurt at times. We all have our stories or will. My heart goes out too those who have that pain or will be experiencing it. Tough goes right out the window when this crap happens. Balled like a baby in a fetal position.
Ok- dont need this right now.
Have a great Sunday boys - because....thats what we are.
September 29 2013, 11:55AM
Great job Jason. I still have both parents who are in their eighties I talk them just about everyday. I have friends who lost both parents by the time they were 30.I shed tears for them around special occasions as they are parentless. Do this every year Jason
September 29 2013, 11:58AM
Nice, except I have a qualm with one part.
"Gentlemen, never stop doing the little things for your partner, common law partner or your wife, and ladies if you have a wonderful man in your life, don't hesitate to tell him how much his small acts of kindness mean to you."
This isn't the 19th century anymore, these type of gender roles shouldn't exist. Women can do what a man can do, and so both are fully capable of 'doing the little things' for each other, and that includes scraping the ice off a windshield and warming the car.
September 29 2013, 12:08PM
posted this on my fb page and its generated so many comments and stories from old friends....thanks....my dad passed in 98...I had moved to Alberta in 78....didn't realize how much I must have hurt my parents moving like I did until my own two have now moved on...I understand but it still hurts not having them close...I smiled with your story about long johns...my dad always loved 'crackly nuts' which were cracker jacks...still call them by his name....
September 29 2013, 12:09PM
love to make a big long post but just decided to head over to my Mom & Dad's! Thanks Jason!
September 29 2013, 12:36PM
I'd love to give my father a giant hug for you Gregor, but like you, my father passed away way too young.
Seven years ago, at the age of 52, my dad died in his sleep of a massive heart attack. He died on the night he and my mom celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. My mom had to find him on the couch in the morning after a night of celebration.
Seven years later my mom has now passed, again, way too young. She didn't even make 60.
Now I am a new parent of a beautiful 16 month old boy, Sonnie(Sunny). I love him with all of my heart and at night, when I am rocking him to sleep I wish with my whole life that my dad could have known him. I was lucky enough to have my mom know him for the frst 5 weeks of his life. I wish that he was here to help guide me as a father.
Love your new baby, Jason. Be the father that your dad was to you and my dad was to me. It is the best thing I have ever done in my life, and I didn't really know love until I met Sonnie on that amazing June day.
September 29 2013, 12:40PM
Also, thank you for this. Every year I read your column about your father, and every year I end up at my desk at work (yes, even Sundays) reading this with tears in my eyes and tissue in my hand.
September 29 2013, 12:41PM
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I'm pretty young and haven't suffered a major loss like you Gregor. It's a sad part of life. I appreciate the life lesson's you have shared.
Congratulations to you and your wife on the pregnancy!!!!
I don't post on here too often but I'm a frequent reader and this piece gets me every time, for the last three or so years now. Thank you for sharing Gregor.
I can count on one hand how many times my dad has told me he loved me but I'm perfectly fine with that, for what he may not say in words he shows both my sister and I how much he cares for us and how proud he is of his kids. This summer, after graduating University, I went back home for a couple of months and was offered a job up north in Alberta. It was my time to leave the nest and I remember pulling out of the drive way, we said our goodbyes, shook hands and I left. We kind of looked at each other for a second before I got in the car and I just remember him standing at the edge of the driveway waving. I'll never forget that.
September 29 2013, 01:58PM
Sorry - cut off previous post. I admire you a great deal and love that you are prepared to open up about the things in life that transcend the mindset of the importance of professional sports.
I don't remember my dad, he died when I was too young to know him. So for all of you who has gotten to spend time with yours and still can, don't take it for granted.
And for those of you who have lost yours, cherish those memories.
At least you got a chance to make them.
September 29 2013, 02:41PM
My father had his own problems that shattered our family. We went head to head many times, and years passed when I would have nothing to do with him.
I had married young, my wife was 19 and I was 22, and here we are pushing 40 years together.
One day he was in a car crash and he was seriously injured. I had not spoken to him in years but I went to the hospital and told him I loved him.
We reconciled when he came out of hospital, but he was a proud man, and one day when he ran out of the money necessary to pay an overdue parking ticket he committed suicide rather than be dependent on anyone else.
I was the only person in our extended family to be willing to put up the funds to cover his final expenses.
I am the only member of my family to have made my peace with my father before he died. I am so glad I was able to express my love for him, to him, when I did, it was just in time as it turned out.
My wife and I have had a set of lovely children, there have been good and bad decisions, and they have had discipline and tough love, but always unconditional. This love is now reflected in their lives, they are loving parents and spouses, and as such, I have broken the chain my father carried down from his father.
Love conquers everything. It really does.
September 29 2013, 02:42PM
Every year this is one of my favorite posts on ON - because it goes past the usual bravado of sports talk and sports discussion... you were very lucky indeed to have such a great dad - and based on the way you value what he is to you, I'm sure that mini-Gregor will be blessed indeed.
Cheers to you, Jason, on a bittersweet day.
September 29 2013, 02:46PM
Jason, Touching..brought back many awesome memories. Both my parents are now passed, and I remember those memories..like the first Oiler game my dad, mom and myself went to in the early 80's. That was priceless. Dad always worked shift work, the strong silent type, but I saw the same love he gave us without saying those three words. And yes, I got a kick in the ass once. Once. I learned my lesson. Good luck in the future with the arrival of your little one. I'm sure you will do more than fine raising the young one. Thanks,
September 29 2013, 03:16PM
Here here ....
My condolences.
September 29 2013, 04:03PM
Dammit Gregor, I come to read about hockey and end up spending an hour writing an email to my dad.
Thanks for that. It's nice to have a reminder sometimes.
September 29 2013, 04:04PM
I don't remember my dad, he died when I was too young to know him. So for all of you who has gotten to spend time with yours and still can, don't take it for granted.
And for those of you who have lost yours, cherish those memories.
At least you got a chance to make them.
I thank whatever religious figure you can think of that I got to have my father for 26 years. I know some people aren't that lucky. Believe me the memories are cherished.
September 29 2013, 04:07PM
Congratulations JG. I am a bit squeamish, but the birth of my two sons was the most awe-inspiring life-affirming things I have ever experienced. Enjoy every minute. Enjoy sleep while you still can.
September 29 2013, 05:31PM
Nice, except I have a qualm with one part.
"Gentlemen, never stop doing the little things for your partner, common law partner or your wife, and ladies if you have a wonderful man in your life, don't hesitate to tell him how much his small acts of kindness mean to you."
This isn't the 19th century anymore, these type of gender roles shouldn't exist. Women can do what a man can do, and so both are fully capable of 'doing the little things' for each other, and that includes scraping the ice off a windshield and warming the car.
The Nation is a bit of a boys club, so Gregor's talking to the boys here. I'm sure we all agree it goes both ways.
This sort of thing works for any relationship; like when you grab a coffee for a co-worker without being asked; or when you clear you neighbour's sidewalk after finishing your own.
September 29 2013, 06:06PM
Always your best post of the year.
A toast to you, your Dad and your family as I sit down with my family to eat our Sunday dinner and enjoy each other's company.
Cheers to the Gregor's!
September 29 2013, 06:09PM
we should be able to Props an article. i would give this unlimited props.
As always Gregor, well done.
...damn allergies acting up all of a sudden.
September 29 2013, 06:26PM
These sports sites, bring out a lot of ballzy and challenging lexicon, some serious ,some in jest, but all in manner of manly jousting.
Jsson,it takes a real man to write an article like you did.Not many of us can. Well done.
September 29 2013, 07:31PM
very sad to read about it, Jason! you and he missed valuable time together when he would have been in his senior years, and he was cheated out of being a senior altogether. I have been extremely lucky with my dad, who's 79 and still going strong, AND still goes to Oiler/Esk games with me. after twice surviving a bout of Crohns disease that almost took him away each time, I DO cherish whatever little time he does have left, and try to hang out with him whenever I have time.
September 29 2013, 10:50PM
I want to commend you on taking the time to write and convey your thoughts and emotions.
I am glad that you look at the others around you and see the positives that they bring and Instill in the lives they touch.
I am blessed to have my dad still, it has taken some work and time but we have become great friends. I truly feel blessed to have my first child and have them interact with their grandparents.
September 30 2013, 06:11AM
My dad is so absorbed with his new bride, who is two years younger than his youngest child (me, I'm 32), that I'm worried I'll never be able to have a normal conversation with him again... Dunno what to do. They got married this year but have been dating for 5 years, and in that time, I haven't been able to go for a beer with him one time, like we used to do.
So aggravating. She's the devil. She actively works against me and my sister, trying to block us out of his life. And for what!? Dunno, she just wants him separated from us at all costs....
Sucks. :(
September 30 2013, 10:32AM
This hits a soft spot every year Jason. Thanks.
Helps puts things in perspective and a makes for a good time to hit the reset button on certain priorities.
September 30 2013, 11:15AM
I really appreciate this Gregor. Thank you.
September 30 2013, 11:34AM
It will be 11 years in October since my dad has been gone. The most important thing he ever gave me was self esteem. I grew up on a farm too and being the oldest, he taught me it didn't matter that I was a girl, I could do whatever I wanted to do, be whomever I wanted to be. He broke any gender role that might have existed out there for me. He may have just wanted a number one farmhand but that worked out well for me in the long run.
You will become a dad about the same time my sister in law will give birth to their third child. I see my two brothers with their kids and know they learned a thing or two about being a good dad from our dad.
My brother Jason plays on the floor with his kids like our dad did with us.
My brother Greg takes his little guy, who's just a year, on the tractor / combine / sprayer with him. That was one of all of our favourite places to be - with our dad, wherever he was.
Be with your kids, play with your kids, build up their self esteem without making them arrogant. Don't be too busy to have time for them because that's all they really want from you, your time. Our dad is gone but all three of us have memories of the time he spent with us. He gave us the tools he could to become the adults we are. He may never have gotten to see his grandchildren but they certainly reap the benefits of his having been there for us.
Brilliant as it is every year Gregor. Thanks for sharing and thanks to everyone else for telling their tales in the comments.
September 30 2013, 12:35PM
Jason, This is an annual tradition I really appreciate. Congrats on the upcoming arrival of your first child. Don't be shy about sharing your insights. Fatherhood isn't too far away on the horizon for myself and I have a lot to learn!
September 30 2013, 01:25PM
Thanks Jason and congrat's.
I'm working on my second young family. The easiest and best change I've made this time around is to maintain a sense a humour, which leads to patience.
Tying into this, I've added a 'why not' into my thought process when fielding their requests. Being of old-school, this was hard to do, but not too hard.
September 30 2013, 03:08PM
Jason, great tradition and congrat's on the new arrival. Fatherhood is tough, challenging and plain old awesome. Trust your instincts but mainly trust your heart and you will do your father proud!
September 30 2013, 06:36PM
My dads one of the reasons I started to follow this site. Every year you write this type of article. It always made me think and call my dad or try and go spend some time with him. He passed away last year and this is the first time I've caught one these since it happened. Must say you can stir some emotion surely! Great story and i like the way you tell it. Missed but not forgotten, gone but still shown in our actions
September 30 2013, 09:04PM
Words that hit me on a new level with my current situation in life. Inspiring words that truly changed something in my heart today.
October 05 2013, 03:18PM
I honestly look forward to this piece every year. I usually do not agree with you regarding the Oil. But, I can't agree with you more regarding this topic. Every year it reminds me of how lucky I am to have a phenomenal father.
Being a father of two boys this article reminds of the father I want to be. Its equally as important to be a good husband.
I'm Sorry for your loss, I truly love the piece you write about your father every year.Thank you.


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Castle Dale City will hold a public hearing October 11, 2012 in the
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The public is invited and encouraged to attend this hearing.
Neal L. Peacock, Mayor
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By CONN WOODGuest Writer
Recently the Emery Cheerleaders attended cheer camp at the University of Utah, presented by National Cheerleading Association. They learned cheers, chants, dances, stunts and sportsmanship. At the end of each day they were evaluated on the new material they learned that day. They were also required to bring a home cheer/chant performance, and were also evaluated on that. On each evaluation, the team received superior ribbons, which goes to the teams who display strong technique, leads the crowd well, and performs with no noticeable mistakes. They also received a technical excellence certificate.
Another award the girls earned was the Spirit Stick. This is presented to the squads showing the most sincere spirit, while taking into account the attitude during classes, promptness, cooperation, relationship with other squads and leadership.
Six of the girls were nominated for the NCA All American Teams, selected by the NCA instructors. The girls nominated were: Ashley Flowers, Brittany Ungerman, Savanna Allred, Sammie Behling, Lyndi Jensen and Lacie Branson. These individuals displayed outstanding techniques in many of the following areas: jumps, tumbling, stunting, motion technique, leadership and dance. They had the opportunity to tryout for the NCA All American Team. Sammie Behling made the NCA team and has the opportunity to perform at the Hawaiian Bowl in Maui, or the Orange Bowl in Florida later this year.
At the final award ceremony the Emery High cheerleaders earned the most prestigious award at camp, the "Herkie T.E.A.M. Trophy." This award goes to the one squad that shows true team spirit, unity and leadership throughout the week.
Cheer camp is not only to learn about techniques, jumps and sportsmanship, but about each other. The girls worked as a team and showed great support for each other. They had a great time getting to know each other and every one of the girls at camp. The girls are to be commended for their accomplishments at camp, and they are excited about the upcoming school year.
The 2004-05 Emery High School Cheer Team are: Roxi Jackson (head cheerleader), Brittany Ungerman (co head cheerleader), Davie Stokes, Ashley Huntington, Misha Addley, Sammie Behling, Karlie Jensen, Kenzie Jensen, Lyndi Jensen, Tiffany Olsen, Stephanie Morash, Ashley Flowers, Savanna Allred, Kelsi Ekker, Ashton Hanson, Jacie Fasselin, Breann Bentley, Lacie Branson, Candice Jensen and Savahna Roach.
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A focus group on the subject of black male educational success.
Bringing together community stakeholders, researchers, and scholars, this focus group will promote provocative conversation in an effort to produce insights and ideas on factors that affect the educational success of the modern African-American male.
"Perspectives" took place Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m., on the Robert Morris University campus.
Spoken-word performance by local Pittsburgh artist Leslie Ezra Smith
A roundtable discussion with distinguished Pittsburgh scholars:
The stage has been set for a unique and long overdue dialogue and experience. Our hope is to counterbalance the common one-sided emphasis on failure and low-performance within the black male community with valuable insights gathered from leaders in the community.
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February 18 2012 12:49AM
"Rather than spit some outsider gibberish about what we think about the trade deadline we asked friend of the Nation Brian Sutherby - veteran of 460 NHL games and a fella who has been traded twice - what its like to go through the deadline as an NHL player.
It's kinda like cheating on a test. Why learn math when we can ask the smartest kid in the class to take the test for us? That's good thinkin' right there.
The rest of this article is all him as they say* But we take all the credit for forcing him to write it with all the threatening BBMs that we have sent that arrive in the middle of the night due to the time difference.
Classic." - Wanye
*This is rarely if ever said
With the trade deadline just around the corner virtually everyone in the Hockey world is busy discussing the big day nearly to death. Even though the hype machine seems to kick in earlier every year, it is a time that rarely disappoints hockey fans. It's also a time where I get a kick out of seeing all the different perspectives of "Deadline Day".
There is always a lot of excitement and buildup to the date. The media fall all over themselves for player reactions and hope for a record number of trades. Sports channels offer round the clock coverage in the days leading up and usually spend the deadline day with the hosts staring at each other and filling the airwaves with anything and everything that will fill the time, waiting for something to finally happen.
Some fans are anxious to see if their team is adding a prospect or that key component for a deep playoff run. Other fans find themselves begging for an implosion of their entire organization. While all this is going on, the majority of players would just be happy with none of the above.
Not every player wants to stay off the transaction wire on Trade Deadline Day. There are some players who would welcome a trade to benefit their careers, hoping for a better situation or more ice time. Others seek more money in free agency and realize a trade in February is imminent. Then there are the older players who are looking for one last kick at the Cup and are sought after as invaluable parts of a Cup Run.
But for the most part, I'd have to say most players let out a big sigh of relief when the deadline comes and goes. This is not to say the guys who get dealt to a contender are mad or upset when they do get traded. There are certainly worse situations to find themselves in, but most guys are relieved it's not their name scrolling across the ticker on that day.
I have been traded twice now and a mid-season trade is a whirlwind. From the moment you receive word, your life in that city is literally flipped upside down. You're asked to say goodbye to teammates, trainers, and friends you have made along the way.
Literally within hours you are expected to pack as much as you can and board a flight to the new city you will call home. Many guys have to leave their wife, children, and belongings behind for the rest of the season.
The first time I was traded was in November of the 2007-2008 season. It was just after a morning skate when I was called into the George McPhee's office and delivered the news that I was leaving Washington, my home for the past 5 seasons and on my way to Anaheim. It did not come as a shock.
For whatever reason at that time it was evident something was going to happen with me and I was very open to a deal. As ready as I was for that move, nothing can really prepare you for that first trade. It was an eye opener for me, and a big change that took some getting used to.
I spent just over a calendar year in Orange County growing to love where I was, making great friends and really hitting stride at the start of the 2008-2009 season considering I was playing just seven minutes a night.
I wheeled into the rink on a December morning just like any other practice and was greeted by our equipment trainer who told me Bob Murray wanted to see me in his office. My Heart Rate went through the roof; I knew right then, exactly what I was walking into.
I was blown away. I didn't see it coming whatsoever.
He told me that I was going to Dallas and thanked me for my brief stay. I loved it there, but Anaheim needed to make cap space for some guy named Bobby Ryan who went on to score 126 goals in his first 307 NHL games and was never heard from again.
Coincidently, Dallas needed a gritty guy to fill a hole left by some guy that made fun other guy's girlfriends on TV and was suspended 6 games that very day. And that was that, another move in the books.
I was absolutely stunned and saddened by the move but I was also walking into a great situation with a team that had a role for me, and a great coach. With one trade under my belt I was more prepared this go around but none the less I wouldn't ever call it a "fun" transition.
As players we are paid extremely well, to do something we love and we are very grateful for the fact that we can do such a thing for a living. Every player understands the ups and downs and the lack of stability within the lifestyle, but stability is often what is sought after most.
Pressure on GM's to make trades is abundant this time of year and it is generally an uneasy time for most players. Whether guys will admit it or not, for a couple weeks in February there is always that lingering pit in your stomach of what if it's me? What if I get tossed in a deal?
Anyone that has been transferred or taken a job in another city has dealt with and likely understands the difficulty of such a life altering move. Now imagine you are told to leave in 5 hours! It makes for a circus that most guys would hope happens in the summer or on their own terms.
If I had never been traded I'm not sure I would have the same feelings, but now when a trade occurs I have a soft spot for those unsuspecting guys and their families. I find myself often picturing what they are dealing with or wondering what loose ends they have to tie up in the city they left behind.
On the flip side fans and media this time of year seem to be frothing at the mouth in anticipation for who's going where and can't wait to see what unfolds. It's always fascinating to see the way the game is viewed among fans, media, and players.
Just as players can be blindsided by trades, fans can be equally taken aback by a sudden move. Has your GM ever snuck one past you at the deadline? What was the deal you didn't see coming?
No matter what you wish for come February 27th, we will all be glued to the TV or Twitter for all the latest. We may just be hoping for different things.
Let the trades begin!
For a second there, I thought Wayne was revealing that he was/is an NHL hockey player. WTF.
Anyway, great read! Thanks Mr. Sutherby.
February 18 2012, 01:21AM
Young oiler fan here, the Smitty trade annihilated my soul in the middle of class.
February 18 2012, 01:59AM
Gotta a say for guy coming 40 the Gretzky trade.. just cuz he was the heart and soul of the team and no one saw it come.. a bunch of us literally cried because we all felt tons of stanley cups got traded away.. as it was Gretz never won another cup and we rode Mess to one more. This just went to prove that it does not matter how great you are, anyone can be moved. So Columbus should get ready to say goodbye to Rick Nash.. :)
February 18 2012, 05:21AM
The Dustin Penner trade set me back about a week.I had just though about opening a donair/I-Hop. then bang he,s off eating his pancakes in L.A. I am still giddy about a rumoured trade back to Edmonton.Then I may just try to start with a franchise in winnipeg.
February 18 2012, 07:57AM
I remember the Gretzky trade I think I was 10 when he left, I couldnt beleave my favorite team in all the land could trade the greatest player in the game and get peanuts back for him*.
I had the same feeling in my gut when Lowe traded Smyth, he may not have been the greatest player in all the land but he had the biggest heart on a team that needed somebody like that after the debacle that was Pronger.
It doesnt really bother me that Katz doesnt speak much, I just want him to keep guys like Hall,Eberle,and RNH til they retire, seeing good/great players leave sucks b@lls.
*Still baffles me that Sather said no to getting some dude named Robitille(SP?)**
**and it baffles me even more that Lowe shot down the Comrie trade that would have brought in Cory Perry.
February 18 2012, 08:16AM
One I didnt see coming was the Smyth trade, but only because Sportsnet announced that he had signed a new deal just minutes before the trade came through.
In a positive one, I never saw the trade that acquired Pronger coming in a million years.
And if I remember correctly archaeology guy, it was that hack eklund that gave an e5 that smytty had just re-signed on sportsnet. It was such a piss off because my first daughter had just been born 5 days earlier in Edmonton ( coincidentally also on smytty's birthday ) and we left right after that report to the hospital only to get a call from a friend 30 minutes later telling me about the deal. Lousy deadline deal for me.
February 18 2012, 10:32AM
When Glen Sather traded Bill Ranford from the Oilers I wrote a scathing letter to the GM telling him he was an idiot and he had lost a fan. This was before the internet you see and this was the only thing I could think to do.
Plus I was in Elementary School and letter writing was fashionable at the time.
Did also wear an onion on your belt?
February 18 2012, 10:38AM
The Phaneuf deal blindsided pretty much everyone. Despite the fact that rumours had been circulating about the possibility for months, they seemed primarily unsubstantiated. Then, BAM! I GO TO TORONTO.
Great piece, by the way. It's easy, as fans, to forget that players are real people as opposed to these superhuman playthings that entertain the crap out of us.
February 18 2012, 10:50AM
Biggest shocker for me was the Paul Coffey trade. I was very young and thought that being our all-star team was so young they would be together forever! At least until they got old and we needed to consider moving on WHEN that dynasty was ending. It was the beginning of the end - and I think every trade afterwards seemed to be easier and easier for the Oilers brass to justify making.
I remember thinking, "Why would they trade one of them - and what could they possibly get that would be better than what they had?" We had easily the most exciting team, so young and in their prime, and had they been left together might have gone down as the best ever.
Broke my heart, and after that all the other trades never took me back as much as that one.
Biggest shocker for me was the Paul Coffey trade. I was very young and thought that being our all-star team was so young they would be together forever! At least until they got old and we needed to consider moving on WHEN that dynasty was ending. It was the beginning of the end - and I think every trade afterwards seemed to be easier and easier for the Oilers brass to justify making.
I remember thinking, "Why would they trade one of them - and what could they possibly get that would be better than what they had?" We had easily the most exciting team, so young and in their prime, and had they been left together might have gone down as the best ever.
Broke my heart, and after that all the other trades never took me back as much as that one.
Ditto. I wholeheartedly agree.
February 18 2012, 12:19PM
Having a very under-rated Doug Gilmour shipped out of Calgary was a nasty punch in the gut. Then hearing that my favorite Flame (Jamie Macoun) was thrown into the deal was the kick in the crotch...at least the return in that huge deal was the noose around Doug Risebrough's neck.
February 18 2012, 01:41PM
Did also wear an onion on your belt?
It was the style at the time.
February 18 2012, 04:21PM
So are you saying you are DionPhaneuf as in "I GO" to Leafs????
February 18 2012, 07:13PM
There will be no trade of real consequence for the Oilers.......IMHO.
Firstly, Tamby does not have the gumption, balls, kahonies, call it what you like, to make a real trade.
Secondly, at this time of year you tend to overpay any ways. The most we can expect is a prospects to draft picks, and not much else.
Its probably the right thing to do, but part of me wants us to improve with a major trade.
Let's hope that at least we trade Belenger and Barker.........what a collosal waste of time these two have been!


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After Easter events include egg rolling competitions (ex. White House Easter Egg Roll) and, in many Catholic countries, dousing other people with holy water blessed the day before at Easter Sunday Mass.
In the United States, Dyngus Day celebrations are widespread and popular in Buffalo, New York and South Bend, Indiana. In Buffalo's eastern suburbs, Dyngus Day is celebrated with a level of enthusiasm that rivals St. Patrick's Day. Common tradition is to buy pussy willow (Salix discolor) to display in the home; this is tied to the "striking" custom from Poland, where goat willow, the European type of pussy willow, was traditionally used for whipping the legs of girls. In South Bend, the day is often used to launch the year's political campaign season (particularly among Democrats)- often from within the West-Side Democratic Club, the Falcons Club or in local pubs, where buying drinks is favored over handshaking.
Starting in 2004, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana began celebrating Dyngus Day at the request of South Bend students. The event includes free Polish sausage for students as well as a free concert. This year they will celebrate a "Belated Dyngus Day" the following Monday since Easter Monday falls during a vacation week for students. Wet Monday is also celebrated at Jonathan Edwards College, one of the residential colleges at Yale University, when each year the freshman class storms the college with water weapons, where upperclassmen are ready to defend the college and ensure no one goes home dry.
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Multiple winners: Soviet Union/Russia and Canada (23); Sweden (7); Czechoslovakia (6) Czech Republic (4), USA (2).
The women's World Hockey Championship tournament is governed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Multiple winners: Canada (8).


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Commissioner Ira Hatch met with Ferron City and the golf course committee on problems caused by the overflow of the spillway. When the reservoir is spilling a mist settles on the hill and cart path causing slough of the hillside due to the saturation of the soil. Possible solutions are being considered including wire baskets with small rocks to hold the hillside. A fake rock spray-on product is also being considered. Those involved will also look at how much they can contribute monetarily to fixing the problem.
Donna Sackett from Sen. Robert Bennetts office spoke to the Emery County Commissioners. She said they will be available at the senior citizen centers to meet with seniors on the new drug plan for seniors. They will work to explain the plan to seniors. They are also available to help with any issues citizens have regarding the federal government, social security questions, veterans issues, etc. Sackett said meeting with constituents is one of the many services offered by Sen. Bennetts office. Citizens can call 801-851-2525 for more information.
She informed the commission of the Rural Business conference coming up in April. It will be held in Vernal this year. The summit was held in Price last year and was the most heavily attended of the conferences they have held. The conference this year will be April 19-20. She invited Emery County people to attend and support the conference.
The commissioners said it might be advantageous to meet with Sen. Bennetts office, with the canal companies and PacifiCorp to identify any problems that exist. Commissioner Gary Kofford said they met with Pam Juliano of Rep. Jim Mathesons office and the canal companies and it was helpful.
Commissioner Ira Hatch said the Bureau of Reclamation is looking at a project for Millsite. The silt there is a problem as well as dam safety. The bureau has some money available to look at the whole picture and make recommendations on what to do with Millsite.
The Emery County commissioners approved an agreement with Cellular Inc. They will be able to use the county tower for a yearly fee.
The commission approved the write off of ambulance charges on an indigent resident. They also approved a 50 percent reduction in the bill of another resident.
A business license was approved for Sweet Creations which makes wedding cakes.
The commissioners agreed to pursue an agreement with Leon Defriez of Genco and Mark Johansen from Duchesne who provide air service and fertilizer/spraying and operations and maintenance. This agreement will be to provide services at the Huntington Airport. This agreement will be worked out with the county attorney, David Blackwell.
The commission approved a bid for electrical work on the addition at the weed and mosquito building. Commissioner Drew Sitterud made a motion to approve the bid pending the completion of another job at the sheriffs office by the same contractor.
Commissioner Gary Kofford is trying to track down the source of separate billings from Questar. The old sheriffs office shouldnt have a gas expense except for a small portion where Bret Mills works on the electrical equipment. He said he will probably end up getting meter numbers and tracking them down that way.
The commissioners expressed concern about having to pay unemployment benefits for EMTs still employed. Brenda Dugmore explained that the county is a reimbursement employer and doesnt pay regular unemployment premiums. But payments are made on a case by case basis. The county is responsible for a percentage of the wages even though the EMT is still active and employed; they have lost their other employment. The commissioners agreed to check into this further to see why the county is responsible for paying the unemployment when their employee is still employed with them. Clerk Bruce Funk said that Brenda has been in contact with the state unemployment about this very thing and they responded that the county is responsible for this portion.
A routine progressive pay raise was approved for Chris Hansen in the treasurers office. Personnel director, Mary Huntington had informed the commission previously that Leslie Bolinder was nearing the end of her sick days and anyone wanting to donate their own sick days to her could do so.
The commissioners gave their reports with Commissioner Sitterud saying the museum boards from the three local museums had met and the CEU board is suggesting the local museums team up for grant writing and other purposes. The Museum of the San Rafael board had many questions about the proposal and no decisions have been made, but they requested further information.
The new sound system at the Museum of the San Rafael is in place and working well.
He reported the state was beginning the process of recording roads and would begin with the Class B roads and then move to the RS-2477 roads which are in litigation.
Commissioner Kofford met with the architect for the Green River Senior Citizen Center and they toured the Ferron Center. The architect will have plans ready soon.
He reported he had attended the information meeting with Utah Powers Rich Walje and heard about future plans for development.
Commissioner Hatch said the historical preservation commission had met and they are moving ahead with the Muddy Creek oral history. UDOT has asked that they back off on the kiosk for now, they would like to incorporate whatevers done into the SR-10 project. Also left over funds from the oral history project may be used for an informational kiosk at the Swinging Bridge.
The risk management team for the county is planning an employee benefit fair on March 29 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Commissioner Hatch encouraged elected officials and department heads to arrange schedules so all employees will be able to attend part of the event. All employees are invited to attend and will receive more information.
Mark Justice of the Castle Valley Pageant had met with Commissioner Hatch and wondered about the status of the lamb fry and Commissioner Hatch had told him there will be a meal at the fair for the three days that it is held and whether it was a lamb fry or not would be determined by the fair committee.
Commissioner Sitterud also met with the six counties on the addressing and attaching common road names to roads which go from county to county. He said that other counties have liked what we are doing with the addressing plat overlying the E911 system.
Editors note: In an article regarding the commission meeting on Feb. 21 it was reported the commission had approved an easement with SITLA for a right of way across land SITLA plans to sell. The commission didnt approve the easement at that time. They want to have Attorney Dave Blackwell redo some of the wording and try to work with SITLA to have the right-of-way extend all the way to the Green River. It will be sent back to SITLA with the changes the county wants and if SITLA agrees it will be placed back on a commission agenda in the future for action at that time.


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PD The presidential candidates have focused much of their attention in the 2012 election on domestic and economic policy. However, the killing of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya last week, and the ensuing demonstrations across the Middle East has offered voters a chance to observe how the candidates would handle real life events. Does foreign policy matter in presidential elections? I argue it does, and more so than candidates and pundits traditionally give it credit. While the media and pundits have primarily focused their commentary this week on Mitt Romney's 47% comment delivered during a closed-door donor dinner (watch the full remarks of part I here and part II here), many have glossed over the remarks he made regarding foreign policy. Romney's remarks that the American people "aren't concentrated at all" on issues such as relations with China, Russia, Iran and Iraq are of concern here. While many polls show that the economy is the primary issue of importance to the electorate in this election, foreign affairs do in fact shape voter evaluations of the presidential candidates. What does political science have to say about the matter? While early scholars in behavioral studies, including Walter Lippman and Gabriel Almond, disregarded the role of public opinion in foreign policy, more recent scholarly literature has shown that the public, while not wholly attentive to foreign affairs, can still formulate opinions regarding foreign policy. Furthermore, recent behavioral studies have found that foreign policy provides a means by which citizen's evaluate presidential candidates and make electoral decisions. While Aldrich, Sullivan and Borgida (1989, gated article) show that information regarding foreign policy issues is available and accessible to citizens, Hurwitz and Peffley (1987, gated article) show voters can use this information to form judgments about an administration. Using results taken from a National Election Study survey that happened to be underway during disclosures of the Iran-Contra Affair, Kinder and Krosnick (1990, gated article) show that respondents interviewed after the disclosures were considerably less likely to hold positive impressions of President Reagan's competence and to approve of the way he was doing his job than those interviewed earlier. Using both aggregate and individual-level data for both foreign policy and economic evaluations of incumbent candidates in the 1980 and 1984 elections, Nincic and Hinckley (1991, gated article) found that citizen's specific issue evaluations of incumbent candidates shape their overall evaluations of performance. In turn, the authors argue, overall evaluations shape voters' electoral decisions. Taken together, then, these studies show that while voters may not rank foreign policy as their number one concern in polls, they do incorporate it into their overall evaluations of the candidates. It's no wonder why President Obama and his campaign have repeatedly emphasized the killing of Osama bin Laden and the president's overall foreign policy record. But the Obama campaign should not get too heady when it comes to foreign affairs. After all, the Republican Party has long held the advantage as the party strong on national security. Furthermore, a new NBC-Wall Street Journal national poll out this week shows that while 54 percent of respondents approved of the president's handling of foreign policy in August, only 49 percent did so in September. In addition, disapproval of Obama's foreign policy performance rose from 40 percent in August to 46 percent in September. The poll also reveals deep partisan polarization over foreign policy, with 86 percent of Democrats approving Obama's handling of foreign policy. Meanwhile, just 10 percent of Republicans approve of Obama's handling of foreign policy in September, dropping from 17 percent in August. Approval by Independents also dropped from 53 percent in August to 41 percent this month. One of the most important issues that voters identified in the poll as a concern with Obama's candidacy was "proposed cuts to defense will weaken America's military." 27 percent of voters aligned with Romney found this concerning, while 7 percent of voters aligned with Obama did. The upsurge in demonstrations across the Middle East no doubt plays a role in approval of the president's handling of foreign affairs, but as these numbers show, the polarized political environment is also contributing the decline in approval. As for Mitt Romney, 15 percent of the NBC-WSJ poll respondents said his inexperience in foreign policy was a concern with his candidacy. Again, there was some partisan polarization on this question, with 17 percent of registered voters aligned with Obama saying it was a concern and only 11 percent of voters aligned with Romney saying it was. While polls show the economy is foremost on the minds of Americans, neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney should so easily dismiss foreign policy in this election. The candidates' positions on foreign policy and their responses to foreign affairs provide guidance to the electorate in evaluating the candidates, and ultimately influence how they will cast their ballot on the election day. 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DENVER - The Horizon Hawks had their season come to a disappointing end on March 7 in the Great Eight round of the Class 5A girls basketball tournament, which was held at the Denver Coliseum.
The No. 3 Hawks struggled to keep up with No. 1 Regis Jesuit, falling to the Raiders 55-42. The Hawks, who fell to Regis 54-51 earlier this season, struggled to make a basket in the second half shooting a dismal 27 percent from the field.
"Our team had a good season and had a tough draw against an athletic Regis team," Horizon coach Greg Hahn said.
The senior duo of Kaylie Rader and Gabby Jimenez led the way for the Hawks with 12 points each. Rader also brought down 12 boards and blocked five shots, but she only shot 5 of 14 from the field.
Jimenez also had five rebounds, three assists and three steals. It was a disappointing end for the Hawks' two senior leaders, who were a big reason why Horizon got as far as it did.
"Down the stretch my two senior captains carried us," Hahn said."Their leadership and on court accomplishments were superb."
Rader, who will play next season at Wyoming, led the Hawks in scoring (14.7 points), rebounds (9.5) and blocks (3.6). She was second in 5A in blocks, and 10th in rebounding. She scored more than 20 points five times this season and had 15 double doubles.
Jimenez led Horizon in assists (4.0) and had a team-high 61 steals, she also was third on the squad in points (8.9).
Despite losing his two captains, Hahn is excited to bring back some talented underclassmen. Many of which got some very valuable playoff experience.
"Our young players gained a tremendous amount of experience," Hahn said. "Including what it is like at a top level in a big arena. Time will tell how much they improve and gain from this."
Sophomore Alyssa Rader, the younger sister of Kaylie, was one of the underclassmen that saw a lot of playing time this season. She started 26 games and was second on team in points (11.4) and rebounds (8.6).
She played arguably her best game in the Hawks' 59-51 win over Cherry Creek on March 5, scoring a season-high 20 points and making 9 of 15 shots.
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Sometimes, enlightenment is found in the journey, not the destination — and some journeys can be quite a trip, filled with monsters, spirits, gods and the occasional mortal.
The adventure begins Thursday (April 11) at the Nevada Theatre with the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra's spectacular presentation of "Journey to the West."
Known for its lavish, elaborate — and award-winning — productions, CATS reaches for a new level of theatrics with "Journey to the West."
"'Journey to the West' is a feast for the senses," said Jeannie Wood, executive director of CATS.
This epic play features 21 actors portraying 137 characters in more than 50 scenes. There are more than 200 costumes and props. A small orchestra of talented musicians plays 29 instruments in an intricate blend of East meets West compositions.
Little known in the Western literature, "Journey to the West" is a Chinese classic premised on a translation of an imaginative 16th century novel, "His Yu Chi," by Wu Ch'eng-en. Tony Award-winning playwright Mary Zimmerman adapted the fantastical tale in 1995 from a translation by Anthony C. Yu.
Although the novel is loosely based on the true story of a seventh century monk's 16-year trek pilgrimage from China to India to find the true roots of Buddhism, it has evolved over the centuries into mythological legend that is still highly popular in modern Chinese literature and society.
While Zimmerman's play is about the search for spiritual enlightenment, "It's not in-your-face Buddhism," said veteran director Diane Fetterly. "It's fun!"
"Journey to the West" is Fetterly's fifth production for CATS — and the most challenging of her career, said the former artistic director of the Foothill Theatre Company.
In fact, this ambitious interpretation of the timeless Chinese fable — a year in the planning and eight weeks in rehearsal — is pushing virtually everyone in the cast and crew beyond their comfort zones. The play is so complex that the company uses an intricate color-coded chart to track scenes, actors, props and other logistics throughout the two-act production.
Fetterly noted that just one scene required 14 pages of directions and six hours of rehearsal.
Because there are so many scene changes, "there are no blackouts," Fetterly said. The mechanics of the theater are integrated with the action of the play, she explained.
Michael Baranowski, who plays the rambunctious Monkey King, admitted to stage fright the first two weeks of rehearsal, but now, "I can't wait for my grandkids to see it."
Indeed, "Journey to the West" has something for everyone with scenes ranging from vaudevillian comedy to exciting fights to Bollywood dancing to religious mysticism and more.
As the story goes, a studious but naïve monk named Tripitaka (played by Danny McCammon) sets out on a treacherous journey over the Himalayas and across the Gobi Desert to seek out sacred Buddhist scriptures in India.
And as legend has it, three demigods are fated to protect and serve — as well as to scare and annoy — Tripitaka on his risky path to enlightenment.
"It's such a crazy challenge," said McCammon. "These characters are enigmas."
Baranowski's scene-stealing Monkey King is intelligent, tricky and Tripitaka's intellectual nemesis.
Brett Torgrimson plays Bajie, the Pig, a lustful, lazy lout — and a still popular character in cartoons and beer commercials in today's China.
Kate Tobie portrays Sha Monk the River Monster. Despite the monster's menacing name, Sha Monk proves to be steadfast, courageous and strong.
On their perilous search for enlightenment, the band of pilgrims face a series of adventures and misadventures involving beasts, demons, gods and several lively song-and-dance numbers.
Matching the frenetic antics on stage is the equally frenzied backstage action. To pull off this complex work of theatrical magic, Fetterly has assembled a crew of veterans, many of whom she's worked with previously in CATS and Foothill Theatre Company productions.
Like the cast, many of the crew are fulfilling multiple roles. They include costume, set and properties designer Teresa Shea, hair and make-up designer Sara Quay, lighting designer Tim Dugan, musical director Tynowyn Woolman, choreographer Monkey King Baranowski, technical director Tom Taylor, sound engineer Chris Christensen and stage manager Jessica Guise.
Nothing in Western literature quite compares to the extraordinary tale told in the Far East's "Journey to the West." Various reviewers have likened it to everything from "Pilgrim's Progress" to "The Wizard of Oz" to "The Fellowship of the Ring," but in truth, it's all that and more.
"It's really open to interpretation," Fetterly concluded. "You have to use your imagination."
Tom Durkin is a freelance writer living in Nevada City. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com
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China is the largest auto sales market in the world — and make no mistake: Automakers can't afford to get this wrong.
SHANGHAI — If statistics don't convince you that China is now the world's largest auto market, the scene here at the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition will.
Pack 10,000 journalists into a convention center the size of a small planet, mix in some ear-throbbing, American pop songs, strap a few trapeze artists to the ceiling and you've got more visual stimulation than the Detroit and New York Auto Shows combined. And that's before they let in the public.
Oh, yes. There's a heavy presence of military police, random wait staff walking around offering glasses of orange juice, a model strolling the floor in a wedding dress and bicyclists soaring into the air off a ramp.
One Chinese automaker featured the long-retired "NBA on NBC" theme song and the "NFL on Fox" soundtrack during its news conference, although it's unclear why.
But this is no joke. This is the largest auto sales market in the world — and for all of quirks, make no mistake: Automakers can't afford to get this wrong.
"People still worship a car" in China, said Yale Zhang, managing director of Automotive Foresight Shanghai.
Many companies will swing and miss.
With more than 100 automakers in China, this is a bit like the U.S. auto market in the years immediately after World War II.
Annual sales now exceed the U.S. market by about 5 million vehicles. Then consider that only about 6% of Chinese consumers own a vehicle, and these experts forecasting annual sales of 30 million or more new cars by the end of this decade don't seem crazy.
There are risks. The government wants to reduce the number of Chinese automakers to between three and five companies that can compete on a global scale.
There are too many car companies. The show has ballooned into 17 massive indoor exhibition halls spanning 280,000 square meters and featuring 2,000 exhibitors with about 1,300 vehicles. It's obvious they won't all last.
"There's going to be a natural consolidation of OEMs in China over time," said Steve Merkt, head of the automotive business for auto supplier TE Connectivity.
Perhaps because the market moves so quickly here, details about product plans and investment road maps were hard to come by at the show. To describe their vehicles, automakers unleashed a stream of superlatives that would make Noah Webster proud.
One important aspect of China's auto market was quite clear during the news conferences: Young people dominate this market.
Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Daimler, said in an interview that the average Mercedes-Benz buyer in China is about 40 years old.
For Chevrolet, it's about 35, said Richard Choi, director of Chevrolet marketing in China.
The average new vehicle buyer in the U.S. is two decades older.
In the U.S., the auto industry is desperately trying to convince young consumers to get interested in cars. In China, that's not a problem.
Which is why news conferences at the Shanghai auto show have a youthful flavor.
Mercedes-Benz hired bicycle riders to perform stunts on the stage to introduce its new GLA concept crossover.
To promote the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, which reaches China later this year, GM channeled a strategy that worked well in the U.S.
It reprised the band fun.'s "We Are Young," the Grammy Award-winning song that GM featured in a 2012 Super Bowl commercial for the Chevrolet Sonic. Curious onlookers gaped as MoMo Wu, a singer on the Chinese version of "The Voice," burst onto the stage to belt the tune.
Make no mistake: GM wanted to send a very specific message by reviving the song to promote the hatchback.
Even Cadillac, whose average Chinese buyer is 34 years old, emphasized youthfulness in its news conference.
Several models sporting stylish handbags strode around the stage while a singer crooned Kelly Clarkson's "Catch My Breath." GM was promoting the Cadillac XTS, which recently arrived in Chinese showrooms, and the Escalade Platinum
"That was a very dramatic launch and fashion show," proclaimed the Chinese host for the Cadillac news media event.
Think of the Shanghai auto show as a mashup of "Project Runway," a Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys: nothing succeeds like excess.
Economic growth may be slowing, but automakers' party is still going strong.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
After opening the new season with a pair of losses the previous week, the Emery High Lady Spartans went on the road last week for three games and ended up the victor in a pair of them as this team still struggles to find their identity. Emery first traveled to the Tooele valley and played 4-A Stansbury where they got their first win of the season 69-47. Emery then defeated 4-A Dixie on Thursday night 49-31 and then ended the week with a loss at Canyon View 62-53.
With three starters returning to this year's team including star center Taylor Mann, Emery has a nucleus to build around as they try to keep a streak of being a dominant team in 3-A ball alive. Mann, at 6'1 and long arms and also a very nice touch when shooting the ball, is maybe one of the best in the state at the center position.
Jessica Murray is a good defender and shoots the long ball well and Tayler Jewkes handles the ball well and is a good shooter as these two add return to the starting line-up this season.
Brooke Jensen, also more than 6' tall, saw action last season off the bench and is being counted on to give Emery a good inside game along with Mann. Blayr Jeffs is a sophomore perimeter player that is being counted on to step in and give Emery many minutes this season. Jeffs is a good shooter and ball handler. Whitney Roper is the first player off the bench and the junior is adapting well in her role.
At Stansbury, Emery had a big first half in cruising to an easy win. Emery won the first period 16-10 and the second period 23-12 to lead 39-22 at the half. Mann contributed 21 of those points as she nearly outscored the whole Stansbury team. Mann finished with 32 points in the game.
Jensen scored nine points in the first half and 21 points for the game as she gave Emery a good one-two scoring punch in the game. The Spartan team did a good job of getting the ball inside. Roper finished with six points, Jeffs with five points, Murray with three points and Jewkes with two points. Roper's and Murray's points were on 3-point shots.
At Dixie, Mann continued dominating the middle as she finished the game with 25 points. Mann scored 15 points in the first half but Emery trailed 19-18 at the half. Emery dominated the third quarter 20-5 to break open the close game. Mann scored eight points, Murray scored five points, Jeffs scored four points and Jewkes scored a 3-pointer. The team played good defense is shutting down the Flyer team. Murray ended the game with 11 points, Jensen with four points and Jeridi Price scored two points besides Jewkes and Jeffs points of that third quarter.
At Canyon View, Emery opened strong in taking a 15-7 first quarter lead but struggled in the second period and ended the half tied 22-22. Both team then scored 21 points each in the third quarter, as defense evidently was neither teams concern. Canyon View then grabbed the hard fought win with a good final period as they won the quarter 19-10.
Mann continued being a scoring machine as she scored 10 points in the first quarter, all seven points of the second quarter and nine points in the third quarter. Mann only scored two points in the last period as she fouled out of the game and Canyon View took advantage. She finished the game with 28 points.
Jeffs hit three 3-point shots in the game and finished with nine points. Jewkes hit a pair of three's to finish with six points. Jensen had four points and Murray and Roper each hit a 3-pointer to finish with three points in the game.
Emery will host North Sevier Tuesday night and ALA on Thursday night as the preseason will continue and the Spartans are looking to solidify their team.


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