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March 24, 2014: Canadian-born pianist Jeri-Mae Astolfi will perform on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jansen Music Hall on the Clarke University campus.General admission tickets are $10. The event is free for members of the Clarke community.Astolfi's repertoire ranges from the Renaissance era through the present and features electronic sounds in her compositions with piano. Her latest recording, "Here (and there): music for piano and electronics" was released in 2013 on the innova recordings label. Astolfi is the soloist for the Wisconsin Soundscapes commissioning and touring project (sponsored by the Wisconsin Alliance for Composers and the Wisconsin Arts Board) and a founding member, with Holly Roadfeldt, of the duoARtia piano duo.The recipient of numerous awards and grants, Astolfi's passion for new music has been recognized by invitations to many regional, national and international music forums, where she has premiered and lectured on new piano music. Astolfi also frequently serves as a piano clinician, coach and master class instructor. An active member in various local, state and national music associations, she serves on the governing board of both the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association and PianoArts (a North American piano competition, festival and fellowship organization). Currently a member of the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Astolfi previously taught at Henderson State University in Arkansas where she was awarded an Outstanding New Faculty Award.For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at (563)588-6318.Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students who positively impact their workplace, family and community. Academic offerings include more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs, a robust adult degree program and six graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in the thriving city of Dubuque, Iowa. It is the only BVM university in the country.


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Trade Deadline 2013: Finding a Defenseman
Jeff Angus
March 21 2013 01:44PM
I wrote last week about some centers who the Canucks could potentially have interest in (David Steckel was one of them, and he has since been traded to the Anaheim Ducks). Defensemen are the focus of today. The Canucks quite obviously need another defenseman. Ideally a right-handed shooter, but the team could probably use an upgrade regardless of what side they play on.
Who are some defensemen that the Canucks could target?
There are a few ways the Canucks could balance their pairings. It would be safe to assume that Keith Ballard will be bought out this summer, assuming the team can't or doesn't trade him at the deadline or in the offseason.
These aren't the only options for defensive pairings, of course.
Option A
Dan Hamhuis – Jason Garrison
Alex Edler – Kevin Bieksa
Keith Ballard – Chris Tanev
Andrew Alberts
With this option, the Canucks don't "need" to acquire a defenseman play significant minutes. The Edler-Bieksa pairing may be a bit of a risk to roll with against teams with three strong scoring units (too bad Hamhuis can't be cloned).
Option B
Dan Hamhuis – Kevin Bieksa
Alex Edler – Chris Tanev
Jason Garrison – trade
Andrew Alberts/Keith Ballard
The Canucks wouldn't love the ide of a $4.2 million healthy scratch (Ballard), but they:
- a) Have done it before, and:
- b) Know that with inevitable injuries, they will likely need at least nine defensemen who can play
This would also give the Canucks three strong pairings, and Garrison/Edler would both play on their natural left sides (although Garrison has looked fine on the right side with Hamhuis). The Canucks have five top four defensemen (I'd consider Chris Tanev a top four defenseman on most NHL clubs), but they need to get the right fit to really balance the pairings (something that has been lacking for more than a year now).
Before I get into looking at some defensemen who could potentially be made available, I want to preface my analysis with an explanation for why I used certain statistics. Corsi Rel QoC isn't a completely accurate measure of competition quality, but it does a good job of comparing players on the same team, but there are a lot of variables at play when comparing defensemen from different teams. Like all standard/advanced statistics, it has its limitations.
And the Corsi Relative rating is very dependant on other things. Of the defensemen below, Dan Boyle has far and away the highest Corsi Relative rating. In this case, it is because he is the best defenseman on this list. But it is also due to his easy competition (a Corsi Rel QoC rating of 0) and his offensive zone start percentage. Mike Weaver and Stephane Robidas both do a pretty good job in very difficult defensive situations (on bad defensive hockey clubs).
Trade Targets:
Mark Streit – Long Island
Contract: $4.1 million per through 2013 (UFA)
|Corsi Rel QoC
|Corsi Rel
|Off Zone Start %
|24 40
Streit would fill a huge need on the power play. Even at 34, he is still one of the best defensemen in the league at quarterbacking the man-advantage. The Islanders may look to move him if they can find a way to re-up Lubomir Visnovsky beyond this season. Streit wouldn't come cheap, though.
Stephane Robidas – Dallas
Contract: $3.3 million per through 2014
|Corsi Rel QoC
|Corsi Rel
|Off Zone Start %
|22 16
I don't see Dallas moving Robidas, as he has been a fantastic mentor for young Brenden Dillon, and they need to keep at least a few veterans around (look for them to move Derek Roy and Brenden Morrow, to name two). Robidas is a right shot, he plays the right side, and he can play whatever role is asked of him. He is small but tough as nails, and he is under contract for one more year.
Would Dallas have interest in a Keith Ballard + for Robidas swap? Ballard is much younger, and Ballard could benefit tremendously from a fresh start. Tought o imagine Dallas spending any assets to acquire a player they'll probably be able to sign at a bargain basement rate this summer though...
Mike Weaver – Florida
Contract: $1.1 million per through 2014
|Corsi Rel QoC
|Corsi Rel
|Off Zone Start %
|19 48
Weaver and Garrison combined to form one of the league's best shutdown pairings back in 2010-11. The familiarity would go a long way to help establish a very rock solid shut down pairing in Vancouver. Would Florida move Weaver, though? He is on a very affordable contract and they have a lot of young defensemen coming up who will need some help along the way (Erik Gudbranson, Colby Robak, and Alex Petrovic, to name three).
Jordan Leopold – Buffalo
Contract: $3 million per through 2013
|Corsi Rel QoC
|Corsi Rel
|Off Zone Start %
Leopold is an understated two-way defenseman who can skate and move the puck. The Sabres are getting close to complete fire sale mode, and Leopold is a likely candidate to be shipped out of town. He would help bring some depth and stability to Vancouver's second or third pairing. Can he play the right side? Is he the kind of defenseman the Canucks want to bring in? Gillis seems to have a good relationship with Darcy Regier, so don't be surprised to see these two clubs talk trade again.
Dan Boyle – San Jose
Contract: $6.6 million per through 2014
|Corsi Rel QoC
|Corsi Rel
|Off Zone Start %
The biggest fish available – Vancouver can't compete with the Rangers (another team rumoured to have interest in Boyle) in terms of providing the best value, as the Rangers have a better prospect pool and more young talent in the NHL, as well. Boyle would be a perfect fit for this team though – he is a natural PP quarterback (there aren't many of them in the league), he shoots right, he plays the right side, and he has a lot of big game experience. If the Canucks want to go all-in either this season or next (and I am of the mindset that they should with Daniel and Henrik entering their twilight years), Boyle makes a ton of sense for the Canucks. He wouldn't be a pure deadline rental, and he is the kind of player that you don't mind overpaying for (in terms of assets).
This list is far from comprehensive. We didn't even touch on the Maple Leafs, who are still probably the Roberto Luongo frontrunners. Nazem Kadri is definitely off the trade market now (if he was ever on it, we won't know). How about Jake Gardiner? The Canucks could bring back someone like JM Liles (who has been awful this year) and hope he can find his game once again. Liles has three years left on a contract that pays him $3.8 million per.
There will be a lot of options for Gillis at the deadline in a few weeks. The defense probably needs an upgrade, and even then this team will be in tough to come out of a seven game series against the likes of Chicago, Anaheim, or Los Angeles.
Other Trade Talk from Jeff:
what about Mike (Vespa) Green?
I can't see the canucks targeting a defenceman that's not a rental. They have too many kids in the system that might want looks next year, and the top 4 is kinda fixed as is. If they get rid of ballard, they'll only ever have one spot if one of them steps up - made worse by every top 4 dman having a NTC next year.
Even after unloading Ballard the canucks have a lot tied in their back end. we have some interesting defensive prospects, and I don't think the focus should be on a PP QB; it's the coaches job to design around the tools they have and frankly Garrison and Edler should be more than sufficient with more time and with someone slapping Newell Brown into better using them (to be fair we've started seeing this). The canucks, to me at least, are better off getting a low key shut down guy with a modest contract (ala Rome) and using the cap space on shoring up the abysmally depleted forward corps.
Even after unloading Ballard the canucks have a lot tied in their back end. we have some interesting defensive prospects, and I don't think the focus should be on a PP QB; it's the coaches job to design around the tools they have and frankly Garrison and Edler should be more than sufficient with more time and with someone slapping Newell Brown into better using them (to be fair we've started seeing this). The canucks, to me at least, are better off getting a low key shut down guy with a modest contract (ala Rome) and using the cap space on shoring up the abysmally depleted forward corps.
Agree with other posters, that Canuck needs up front are far greater than on D. Can't afford to spend assets that they do have on defence.
"kids on the back end" includes the fast-rising Corrado.
March 21 2013, 03:02PM
Corrado is still a few years away from potentially being an every day NHL player.
The top 4 are set in stone for many years to come. I like the idea of a veteran right handed shot that can play with Tanev as the 5/6 pairing. Salo would have been perfect in the role, but the Lighting paid more than the Canucks could afford.
Boyle would be nice, but that cap hit won't fit with the rest of the team. Weaver would probably be the best fit.
Who are these kids on the back end?
Andersson, Price and next year Corrado are all borderline ready for a callup. Even a hint of development from the first two and we're looking at kids who can handle 6th line minutes and matchups, and next year Tanev should take the step to the top 4.
Tanev can play top-4 from a Defensive perspective, for sure.
Would certainly be nice if he worked on his 'muffin' of a shot in the offseason.
If you were to rank which are the better propspects in the system I have to believe Defensemen would win.
McNally Price Connauton Corrado McEneny
are all players with a decent chance of success and who know Andersson & Polasek or so it seems and Tanev is just in his first full season
The forwards are Jensen, Gaunce and ?
March 21 2013, 05:28PM
I don't think Andersson or Price are even close to NHL action. So far off. Corrado could probably use a year of AHL too.
I agree that Boyle/Edler/Garrison/Bieksa/Hamhuis is way too much $$$ to pay to five defensemen though. Edler would be the likely trade bait. Just spec on my part of course.
Does Edler's NTC start when his new contract kicks in at the start of next season? Corey Perry's new contract included a NMC that kicked in right away.
If Edler's NTC doesn't take effect until the start of the season, and he has another bad playoffs, then I could see trading him being an option.
@Jeff Angus
Of the 7 defense propsects mentioned I like their chnaces far more than the best 7 forwards you might like to throw out there
Sorry for my ignorance, but can someone explain why Dan Boyle is on the block? SJ is still in a playoff race, and he's plays 24 mins a game for them. Is it a salary cap thing, or does SJ think it needs to rebuild?
Looking at LA last year, adding a good player like Carter at the deadline worked pretty good. I'd be tempted by the Boyle possibility...what about trading Edler for him (assuming Edler can move), and maybe also a prospect like Connauton?
March 22 2013, 11:35AM
I am shocked that anyone would even think about trading Edler?!? He is the Canucks best Dman in my opinion, and with a lot of upside considering his age. To trade him for Boyle would be putting all your eggs, in this years basket.
Boyle is good, and would address some of the Canucks needs, but you would be giving the Sharks a good Dman for the next decade, and getting a guy at or near the end of his career.
Saying that, the West has some big, bruising teams (LA,Anaheim,St.Louis,Chicago) that are direct competition with the Nucks. Losing Edler and his ability to lay big checks would be sorely missed come playoffs.
I'm not a Canucks fan in the slightest, but would have to warn you fans on the coast that trading Edler would be a mistake.
I'm not not sure I'd trade Edler for Boyle, especially considering the age of the majority of the team, but he's not untouchable and if the right trade came along ...
Trading Edler isn't really all that shocking.

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The Emery County Democrats will hold their county convention and dinner on April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center (175 West 100 North in Huntington). All interested people are welcome to attend. County party officers will be elected and local and state party leaders will speak. Dinner, entertainment and prize drawing will also be provided. Tickets will be available at the door.
Emery County Fair is looking for a Lamb Fry Vendor. Preference will be given to a non-profit entity. The dates of the fair are Aug. 6,7 and 8. This is a great way to raise funds for your group. Applications must be submitted by or before April 30 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
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Starving artist chip-n-dip sell off. As low as $15 each.With everyone feeling the pinch of the economy, we have decided to help. During this sale, our very popular $40 chip-n-dip bowls will be sold for only $18 each, or two for $30. These make great gifts for events like mothers day, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, game night, and many more. Don't miss this great opportunity to buy inexpensive high quality, hand made pottery. April 16-17 10 a.m. to dark outside by the student center, 300 East 500 North in Price.
Cleveland/Elmo T-ball (4-6 year olds) sign-ups will be held April 15 from 5-6:30 p.m.at the Old Cleveland Town Hall. No late sign-ups. Any questions contact Monica Hansen 653-2560 or Trisha Jensen 653-2770.
Coming soon, on April 25, there will be a retreat on Our Sacred World Arises at Home Place in Orangeville from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations and more information contact Paula at 435-748-2230 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The USS Nitro AE-2AE-23 Association will hold its annual reunion from June18-20 in Seattle, Wash. For information contact the Nitro's website at www.ussnitro.org and click on reunion. Bob Eberlein Founder-vice-president USS Nitro Assn.
Utah State University hosts the 20th annual Engineering State program June 8-11 for all local, national and international high school students. The application deadline has been extended until April 10. The $100 registration fee covers housing for the week in university housing and all meals. Qualified applicants must be high school students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2009, have a strong interest in math, science, technology or aviation and display citizenship excellence on their scholastic record. For more information, or an online application, visit www.engineering.usu.edu/htm/engineering-news/e-state or call Kathy Peacock at 435-797-2843.
Castle Dale girls ages 4-21 to be contestants in the Miss Castle Dale Pageant. Contestants must live in Castle Dale. Each contestant will be judged on appearance, talent, and interview. To ensure a successful experience, an opportunity will be given to each participant to practice prior to the pageant. The age divisions will be ages 4-7 Tiny Tot Princess, ages 8-12 Little Miss Castle Dale, ages 13-16 Junior Miss Castle Dale, and 17-21 Miss Castle Dale. The winners of each age division will participate in parades and Castle Dale City celebrations throughout the year. The Miss Castle Dale Pageant will June 13 at the Emery High School Auditorium. The deadline to enter the pageant is May 18. A Miss Castle Dale application may be obtained at Castle Dale City Hall. For more information contact Shelby Huntington at 381-2190 or after 3:30 p.m. at 749-2589.
Jessica Ceja is a fifth grade student at Napa Valley Language Academy in Napa, Calif. Her class is researching states in our country and she has chosen Utah to do her report on. She needs information on our history, economy, agriculture, historical places, important figures, national parks and other points of interest. She would like to receive pamphlets, brochures, magazines, post cards, souvenirs, and anything else that might help her with her report. Please send info in care of her teacher Mrs. Phors to: NVLA 2700 Kilburn Ave., Napa, CA 94588.
What you need to know to keep your 501c3 legal, taught by Bill Hulterstom, CEO United Way of Utah County. April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Active Re-Entry, 10 South Fairgrounds Road in Price. A free lunch is included. No shows are billed for the unused lunch. RSVP with Nancy Bentley at 435-637-4950
Canyon View Junior High will be hosting its Annual Art Show, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. Students will be performing musical numbers, poetry reading and dance numbers. Art projects and handcrafted items, sewing and woodshop, will be displayed. Refreshments will be served. All family and friends are welcome.
Food handler's classes will be held April 15, May 13 and June 17 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at SEUDHD-25 West Main Castle Dale. For more information call 381-2252.
Millsite Mens Association is now underway. The one man scramble will be held April 18 at 9 a.m. They will golf every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. The Senior Mens Association for those 50 and over will be every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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From April 1-17, the Castle Dale Library will waive fines for food donations. All donations will be given to the Emery County Food Bank. This is a great way to clear up your account for fines, so take advantage of it. Castle Dale Library hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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This workshop is sponsored by TreeUtah. Ferron was awarded $1,500 to plant trees in the city. Volunteers are needed to plant these trees at the north entrance to the fairgrounds. It will be held April 28 at 6 p.m. Bring rakes, shovels and gloves. This will be a great service project in honor of Arbor Day.
The Miners Hospital will sponsor an educational program for active and retired miners and their families May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Huntington Senior Center, 100 North 200 West in Huntington. Brooke Hammond, Aud, CCC-A, FAAA, will talk on the prevention, identification and management of hearing loss.
The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority announces "Navigating the FAFSA," a much-needed new resource to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly called the "FAFSA"). This tool is a self-directed presentation that guides students through topics explaining the purpose of the FAFSA, how to obtain a PIN to sign their FAFSA securely online, what information should be gathered, how to complete the FAFSA, and how to submit it. Easily found on the front page of the UHEAA website, this presentation gives high school counselors and financial aid professionals another tool to help their students. To access the presentation go to http://www.uheaa.org/ and click on the "Navigating the FAFSA" button. The presentation can also be found through UHEAA's Facebook page.
The Miss Emery Celebrity Golf tournament will be on May 9 at 9 a.m. at the Millsite Golf Course in Ferron. Sponsored by Emery Recreation District and the Millsite Mens Association. Four person scramble, $200 per team. Includes all fees and a lunch. Raffle tickets for a driver and other prizes on sale. Hole in one on Hole 5 wins a new car. Hole in one on Hole 7 wins a utility trailer. Funds raised will benefit Miss Emery and the Children's Miracle Network. Call Millsite at 381-2887 to sign-up your team.
The opening social for the Millsite Ladies Golf league will be held April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Millsite Clubhouse. A light dinner will be served. All new ideas will be welcomed regarding schedule and etc. Encourage all the ladies you know to come and join, while learning the game of golf. Membership is $25 and will include a T-shirt with the association name printed on the front. Sizes and team colors, as well as dues will be discussed at the social. RSVP no later than April 16 to Donna at 384-2800, Joan at 609-1240, or Mickey at 384-2943. A golf instruction and technique workshop will be held on May 2, taught by Annette Hatch, lunch will also be served. RSVP and more information at the social. League play begins on April 28.
Interested girls between ages 17-24 are welcome to enter the Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant on July 11. Scholarship is $1,200 and a new computer for first place; $700-second and $500-third. Call Jerilyn at 381-5667, Leslie at 381-2119 or Patsy at 381-2431.


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The Crusaders recorded a 51-18 victory over the Highlanders on Friday in a win that stands them in good stead going into the June break.
The Crusaders sealed a 51-18 victory over the Highlanders on Friday in a result that stands them in good stead heading into the international break.
Todd Blackadder's outfit, who have struggled to find their best form in Super Rugby this season, finally clicked into top gear on home soil in a devastating performance that all but ends the Highlanders' hopes of making the play-offs.
Two yellow cards were the catalyst in the contest as 23 points were scored when flanks George Whitelock and James Haskell were in the sin-bin during the first-half. But it was the Crusaders who stole the show as they picked up their bonus-point in the 37th minute to cap a purple patch.
Prior to that, Whitelock had opened the scoring with a try on three minutes after a typically power-packed start from the hosts. Dan Carter added the extras and then tested his troulesome groin by striking one over from halfway. A grimace afterwards had New Zealand hearts in mouths.
Chris Noakes then responded from the kicking tee with two penalties to make it 6-10 before the Highlanders announced themselves onto the game via a well-taken individual effort from Tamati Ellison. The All Blacks squad member shrugged off a tackler and then fended off the attempts of Ben Franks en route to the line. Noakes' conversion pushed the visitors into a three-point lead with about a quarter gone, but that only served to awaken the Crusaders.
Cue 34 unanswered points from the hosts as Andy Ellis, Zac Guildford, Ryan Crotty and early replacement for Corey Flynn, Quentin MacDonald, were prominent in open play.
Their second score was something special as Carter chose to grubber from his own 22 for hooker MacDonald, who then found the speed of Guildford and the winger did the rest from 55 metres out. That was the start of something special from the Crusaders as they finally discovered their top form in 2012, something coach Blackadder has been longing for.
Guildford claimed his brace soon after as again the mercurial Carter put boot to ball, with the successful grubber kick option popping up nicely for the flyer to cash in on the left wing.
Carter converted and then added two more soon after when the Crusaders struck straight from the restart, Robbie Freuan and Ellis combining to allow Crotty to run under the posts.
Richie McCaw was the next to join the procession six minutes into the second-half when he managed to ground the ball in the right corner after Ellis's kick through. And when prop Wyatt Crockett crashed over from close-range before fly-half Carter kicked the extras, the shell-shocked Highlanders found themselves trailing 13-44. The wheels had come off for them.
The Highlanders found something to cling to when Hosea Gear gambled on an intercept from Ellis and went 80 metres to the left corner, but it was all in vain as the Crusaders were to have the last word when replacement Matt Todd went in for the home side's seventh try.
The scorers:
For Crusaders:
Tries: G Whitelock, Guildford 2, Crotty, McCaw, Crockett, Todd
Con: Carter 5
Pen: Carter 2
For Highlanders:
Tries: Ellison, Gear
Con: Noakes
Pen: Noakes 2
Yellow cards: George Whitelock (Crusaders – 17th minute), James Haskell (Highlanders – 26th minute)
Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Adam Whitelock, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 George Whitelock, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Ben Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Owen Franks, 18 Tom Donnelly, 19 Matt Todd, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tom Taylor, 22 Tom Marshall.
Highlanders: 15 Ben Smith, 14 Kurt Baker, 13 Tamati Ellison, 12 Phil Burleigh, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Chris Noakes, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Nasi Manu, 7 James Haskell, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Josh Bekhuis, 4 Jarrad Hoeata, 3 Chris King, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Jamie Mackintosh (c).
Replacements: 16 Jason Rutledge, 17 Bronson Murray, 18 Nick Crosswell, 19 Tim Boys, 20 Jimmy Cowan, 21 Mike Delany, 22 Kade Poki.
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Sheriff Greg Funk gave an update on the roads and flood events. He said SR-31 is open for now although storms will continue to damage and close the road from time to time. According to past data from fires, there will be at least two-three years of landslides. The root systems will deteriorate now that the vegetation and trees are dead and as this happens land slides will continue whenever the burn area receives moisture. There is no camping and the trails are still closed. The flooding events can be very dangerous and everyone is instructed to prepare for these events. Sheriff Funk reminded everyone that Bear Creek Campground is closed due to dangers there from flash flooding. Looking ahead to winter avalanches will be a real concern this snow season.
The county commissioners met on Aug. 14 for commission meeting. They accepted the land patent from the United States of American for the gun range pursuant to the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of June 14, 1926. This gun range by the landfill has been in use by the county and now the patent will allow that use to continue. The county doesn't own the land, but can use it.
Andy Urbanik and Paul Anderson from the Eastern Utah Broadcasting visited with the commissioners to request approval from the county to broadcast KRPX over one of the county translators. KOAL 750 AM came on the air in 1936. In 1976 an FM station was added. In 2006 KRPX came on, but the signal fades out in the Huntington area.
Anderson said their focus is the local communities and what they can do to help and put out emergency messages as well as other public service announcements. Theirs is the primary emergency station in the area. They helped put out information during the Seeley fire most recently. The radio is interested in economic development and promoting the local businesses that advertise on the radio.
KRPX has a more youthful sound and KOAL broadcasts local sports.
Bret Mills the communications director for the county said they have talked about it and it is tough getting a signal from Price, the signal gets blocked. There can be an internet solution where the signal is received through the internet and broadcast through the translator. There are no new licenses available for any new FM stations. The county has had to move frequency around in the past. It's possible this could be done again, but it would require one station be dropped.
Mills suggested they try to receive the station through RF signal which keeps the signal in the RF path and then sends it out. Sometimes the Wasatch Front stations interfere with the local stations and background interference is experienced.
Commissioner James Nelson suggested they gather more information about the situation and the possibilities and be prepared to make a decision at the next commission meeting.
The commission approved the appointment of LaMar Guymon to the Emery County Care and Rehab board.
County Attorney Dave Blackwell explained a situation with some land owners in Emery where the county owns a strip of property they acquired in a tax sale. An adjacent land owner would like to acquire the property that borders their land. The property is of no use to the county and will help clean-up property boundaries.
The county approved the painting of the bridge right before the road goes down into Buckhorn Draw. The county chooses one bridge a year to sandblast and repaint.
The county will again hold a wellness clinic where they can receive flu, pneumonia and tetanus vaccines at the Emery Medical Center. If a spouse or dependent would like to participate it's a $10 co-pay. The maximum cost for the wellness visit will be $200.
Bill Dellos reported the Republican Party will host a steak fry on Sept. 22 at the Museum of the San Rafael.
In the commissioner reports, Commissioner Laurie Pitchforth reported the work on the Ferron Bridge has not started yet, but it will need to be done this year. The Millsite State Park road will be completed next year. She thanked everyone for their help with the fair and the rodeo. Each department in the county helped in some way. Julie Jones did a great job with the lamb fry. "I went to the Carbon County fair and our fair is every bit as good. We are working hard to make sure there is something for everyone. Thanks to the commissioners for their help with senior day. We feel pretty good about the event."
Commissioner Nelson said he attended the fire district meeting and he's amazed at the amount of training our volunteer firemen go through. They are going to work to get out information to those with homes surrounded by trees and in mountain areas to educate as to what you can do to protect against fires. The stockshow was a success. "I attended BLM RAC meetings and the public lands issues like sage grouse are huge," said Commissioner Nelson.
He also reported he attended the rural summit where the meetings were excellent.
Commissioner Jeff Horrocks said the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining held their quarterly meeting in Castle Dale which he attended. He attended the public lands meeting which discussed the land use bill. Ray Petersen and his committees are continuing to work to get the information ready that the state legislature requested from the county. Commissioner Horrocks said he too attended the rural summit in Cedar City where one of the classes he attended was developing economies in rural areas, people need to take charge to make things happen and advance their communities.
He thanked Commissioner Pitchforth for her work on the fair and the rodeo.
Commissioner Pitchforth said Kathleen Clark came here and met with the county on the sage grouse issue. The state is working hard to keep sage grouse from being listed on the endangered species list.
In the local building authority meeting, Commissioner Pitchforth reported the Huntington Senior Center remodel is complete and the seniors are again having lunch there every Monday. Work is planned for the airport where the fuel tanks will be relocated, an irrigation line will be run so the grass and trees can be watered, tarmac will be expanded so planes can go and refuel, the project is moving forward, but may run into next year as funds become available.
Commissioner Horrocks said the weed and mosquito building and parking lot is estimated at $267,000.
There will be a fly-in activity at the airport on Sept. 28-29.
Board of Equalization will take place at the county building in Castle Dale on Aug. 27, commission meeting will be on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. in Green River and the BOE for Green River will be held right after commission meeting on Aug. 28.


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A charming cottage on 19 acres. Adjacent to Apple River Canyon State Park. Fishing, golf, shopping at your fingertips. Paradise for the birder, artist or author. Full kitchen, pet-friendly and quiet.
CITY:Apple River
Abbey's High St. Bed & Breakfast
Elegant award-winning 1850s mansion. Relaxing English gardens, gazebo, porches & parlors. Breathtaking views, walk to downtown. Antique décor, canopy beds, finest linens, Jacuzzis, fireplaces. Complimentary breakfast, beverage bar and chocolates.
Unique, one-of-a-kind handmade crafts & gifts by Galena artists. Handmade jewelry, home & garden décor, Galena treasures and more.
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past. Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century. Thirty-minute tours. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo & gift shop on site.
Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Miniature golf overlooking the Mississippi River, eight miles southeast of Galena. Adults $6; children 12 and under $5.
An artist studio and gallery exhibiting more than 80 contemporary original paintings. Artists featured were among the winners of the "Chicago Artists of the Year" awards between 2009-2011.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Stockton
Gateway to scenic Jo Daviess County. Affordable, clean, friendly and convenient. Complete breakfast, limited pet friendly. Near historic downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain skiing. Nearby snowmobile trails, state parks, hunting/fishing.
Skidmore Art Gallery original artwork by professional artist Mark Skidmore. See artists at work. Art classes available for all ages.
Fisherman's Cabin at Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery
Our cabin is nestled in the rolling hills with a beautiful view of the lake from the spacious deck. A full kitchen, private master bedroom, a set of bunkbeds on the loft and two bunkbeds with full size mattresses on the bottom and twin mattresses on the top, located on the lower level, for a total sleeping accommodation for 10, provides ample space for your whole group. Each level also has a large private bath.
Check out live performances in 135-seat, creatively renovated theater. Call for information. Rent theater for private events.
Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery
Welcome to Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery. We are located in the rolling countryside of Jo Daviess County on the Northeast side of Hanover, Illinois. Rocky Waters is a Boutique Winery dedicated to the pursuit of delicious Marechal Foch, Leon Millot, St. Croix, along with white varietals of Lacrosse and St. Pepin. These varieties are best suited to the climate and soils of our beautiful 25 acre vineyard. We invite you to visit our winery, gift shop, tasting room, and vineyard. Each season brings gorgeous views from our magnificent winery built on the bluff overlooking the vineyard. We feature music on our spacious deck overlooking our vineyard and lake.
Two-bedroom (can rent as a one-bedroom) townhouse with a golf course view in the Galena Territory near Eagle Ridge Resort. Pull-out sofa, washer/dryer, HDTV & WiFi. Call/e-mail for reservations, brochure.
Galena Territory-Apple Canyon Lake country homes. Large selection of 1-5 bedroom homes in the popular Galena resort areas. Adjacent homes available for large groups. Swimming, golfing, fishing, horseback riding.
Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
Used as a refuge for women and children of the Galena area during the Blackhawk War of 1832, the Old Stockade brings Galena's earliest history to life in this 1820's log building. Come, share!
Cloran Mansion & Antonio's Cottage
Named the 3rd most romantic bed and breakfast in the country, the Cloran Mansion blends modern comfort with historic charm. Five distinctive rooms and a secluded cottage. Fireplaces, private bath with luxury double whirlpool tubs, CD, videos, stocked complimentary mini-fridge, TV/DVDs, A/C. Full country-style breakfast. DSL wireless.
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
Experience a commanding view of the Mississippi River and the only known intact thunderbird effigy mound in Illinois. Hiking, bird watching, sightseeing, Native American archaeology and much more on 85 acres of scenic Mississippi River bluffs.
Cloran Condo at Longhollow Point
Named the 3rd most romantic bed and breakfast in the country, the Cloran Mansion blends modern comfort with historic charm. Enjoy a spacious, fully-furnished, studio condo with complete kitchen, king sized bed, sofa sleeper, fireplace, double whirlpool, indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, game room, TV, and DVD player.
Private 3-room suite in the heart of Galena's historic district. Private parking. Living room, private bath, one bedroom, kitchenette and deck. Period furnishings. Elevator to Main Street. Central A/C.
Providing 29 beautiful, affordable vacation rental homes, most with hot tubs & pool tables! Whatever the size of your group, we have a home that will make your Galena getaway special.
Indulge your decadence in the heart of historic downtown Galena. With well over 200 flavors of Swiss, German, French, Belgian, Venezuelan and domestic chocolates – Chocolate' is the destination all chocolate lovers must experience.
Seven acres of peace and privacy, long valley views, affordable for up to eight people, near Territory homeowners' club, new pool and fitness center; new furniture, TV and gas barbecue.
Blanding Landing Recreation Area
Located on Mississippi River. Camping, fishing/boating accessibility, playground, potable water, showers, flush toilets. Class A campground, 50-amp electric. Reservations accepted.
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
Nightly ghost tours on a luxury air-conditioned shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
Centrally located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home sleeps eight: one king, two queens and two twins. TVs in all rooms. Enjoy the huge in-home Jacuzzi and our new upgrades.
Eshelman Pottery, featuring the work of Paul Eshelman, is contemporary, functional red stoneware utilizing glazed and unglazed surfaces for a visual and tactile contrast.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Paisanos
Serving piping hot pizza, Italian sandwiches and salads. Italian style cafe - eat in or carry out.
The Log Cabin Steakhouse in Galena has been state and nationally acclaimed, which makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The menu features an awe-inspiring 34-ounce Porterhouse, one-pound New York Strip and a 32-ounce Prime Rib, all served charred and bursting with flavor; and the international wine list features more than 100 selections from across the globe.
Free gift bags! Door prizes! Win the recipes featured at the show down to the dishes they're served on. This is a fun filled evening of cooking, laughing and prizes, prizes, prizes! Kick off Mother's Day weekend and cook up some fun in Historic Galena. VIP registration includes Reserved seating with early admittance, private reception with Culinary Specialist Karen Davis, appetizers and a signed, hardcover ""Taste of Home Brunch Cookbook."". Times: VIP – 4:30 – 5:30 reception General admission – 5:30 -7:00 Show time – 7:00"
Mangelsen - Images of Nature Gallery
Located on Galena's historic Main Street, this gallery features the award-winning nature photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen. They showcase more than 150 limited edition and artist proof prints.
Authentic 1897 blacksmith shop with working forges. Original tools/equipment and an on-site historian. Gift shop: Galena-forged items.
The Galena River, also known as Fever River, meanders through the lush scenery of Northern Illinois before winding through Galena's historic downtown. Put-in near Galena's Main Street which will offer you plenty of opportunities to explore the river on your own, or to take day excursions offered by a local outfitter.
Galena's only ADA-compliant and climate-controlled trolley service! Daily narrated tours, May-October. Unique group tours, wedding transportation offered year-round.
Massbach Ridge Winery - Tasting Room & Vineyard
In the tranquil rolling hills of northwest Illinois, Massbach Ridge Winery has been crafting estate grown wines since 2003. With a diverse selection of estate-grown Illinois wine, our friendly staff will help you discover a taste you'll fall in love with.
This romantic 1846 mansion welcomes you to its whispers of the past and its unique historical experience. Beautiful new luxurious bathrooms, finest linens and antiques, yet casual and comfortable.
On this adventure we will be taking you to a couple of the most hidden gems that are secrets of the locals. We provide a tour experience like no other. You will enjoy a winery, an 1840's general store/train depot and more! This is no ordinary tour of Galena. So check out our calendar and book a trip with us now. It is sure to be one like no other. Don't Forget! Custom tours are available
Located in the original Standard Cigar Company building (ca.1850), the family-operated Main Street Inn has six luxurious rooms that provide an ambiance of 1850's Galena's historic Main Street.
Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area
A part of the Apple River Canyon State Park Complex, the Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area is 1,100 acres for public hunting and nature viewing. Beginning of a transcontinental bluebird trail segment. Sign in/out at lots #1 or #4.
Come and experience the Great Outdoors...indoors. Stoney Creek Inn's unique Northwoods décor, atmosphere and incredible service create a truly enjoyable lodging experience! Guests love our extended continental breakfast and our 'Wilderness Park.'
The Three Elizabeths Guest House
The Three Elizabeths Guest House, located in historic Elizabeth near Galena, includes classic guest rooms with private baths, Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. Reasonable rates and a welcoming front porch entice visitors.
Fully furnished studio and one-bedroom condos featured at a private vacation resort equipped with an indoor pool, spa/hot tub, exercise facility, game room.
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
This satellite facility of the international museum features contemporary art, architecture and photography from around the world.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge
Open Table's Diner's Choice 2012 Winner, Woodlands features Midwestern regional favorites in a comfortable room with spectacular lake views. Enjoy fresh seafood, aged steaks, pastas.
Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present. Mix of history and mystery.
Located in a beautiful wooded area, this vacation home sleeps eight with three full baths. Hot tub, billiards, stone fireplace. Satellite TV/VCR/DVD, deck, gas grill and screened room. Access to pool, trails, golf, stable, lake and skiing.
1876 Banwarth House and Museum
A fascinating, hands-on experience awaits! Join period interpreters on a journey through the fine Victorian home of Charles Banwarth.
This park features a pavilion with tables, a gazebo, fountain, a play lot, basketball court, historic cannons and monuments, and a walk bridge across the Galena River to Galena's downtown historic shopping district.
Canyon Log Enterprises/Carriage House
Experience log home living at Apple Canyon Lake. Great couple's getaway, one bedroom suite, full kitchen, all linens provided. Access to amenities, lake, golf, restaurant. Call for extended stay rates.
CITY:Apple River
Stone House Pottery & Gallery has much to offer visitors. Gallery openings, demonstrations and 2-day Glaze & Graze classes are bound to keep participants entertained. Functional and decorative pottery, tiles, figurative bronzes, featuring area artists work, as well.
Brixen Ivy's Victorian Mansion
An authentic Victorian mansion estate, no highway noise, walk to downtown. Quiet, peaceful, luxurious accommodations. Four large parlors, tastefully furnished, comfortable beds, wonderful breakfast. Outdoor hot tub spa, spectacular gardens.
Open-air market offering fresh produce, honey, jams, veggies. October family fun: pumpkins, apples, bounce house, corn maze, hay rides, farm animals and food.
CITY:East Dubuque
Beautiful 3-bedroom/3-bath home on the North Course at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Gorgeous views, huge deck, screened porch, four TVs, access to semi-private Walnut Hill pool.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Galena
Stay at one of Galena's finest hotels, offering 75 rooms including specialty suites. Complimentary continental-plus breakfast. Indoor waterpark featuring 72-foot waterslide, whirlpool, wading pool/frog waterslide. Free Wi-Fi.
Galena Cellars Vineyard Lodging
Galena Cellars offers a one-bedroom suite and a two-bedroom house overlooking their vineyard. Come visit this unique country setting in 'The Napa Valley of the Midwest.'
The Birds Nest is a newer vacation home in The Galena Territory; three bedrooms/three bathrooms, pull-out couch and futon. Stargazing area, two decks, screened porch, washer/dryer. Multi-night discounts.
You'll find handmade functional wares and sculptural forms at Galena Clay Works. Pottery is made and sold at this funky two-story studio - from cups to crazyware, sculpture and Galena pottery.
Enjoy lodging in our 1848 bed-and-breakfast. Park your vehicle and stroll the two blocks to shopping, sites and restaurants. Full breakfast and a home-baked dessert in the evening. Reduced rates Sunday-Thursday.
A beautiful vacation home located on a wooded lot with great views in the Galena Territory. Sleeps 10 (one king, four queens, one queen sofa sleeper, two twin futons), satellite TV, game room with electronic darts, foosball, arcade video game.
Unique hand-thrown stoneware pottery, studio and gallery. See website for information. Daily demonstrations and classes. Open daily.
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Unique guest rooms featuring upgraded room amenities, Irish themed artwork, complimentary breakfast, day spa, pool, Wi-Fi and live entertainment in Frank O'Dowd's Pub. Suites w/whirlpools and valley views.
Best Western Designer Inn and Suites
Standard rooms have spacious living areas, microwaves and refrigerators. Most rooms have private balconies or patios, some have fireplaces. Whirlpool and theme rooms available. Indoor/year-round outdoor pool and hot tub.
Beautiful family water park with waterslide, drop slide, diving board, and full menu concession stand adjacent to full-service park.
Situated on 45 secluded and wooded acres, experience authentic log cabins, working farm, wetlands, creek, nature trails, alpacas and goldendoodles. View the awesome dark, night sky. One mile from Casper Bluff/Mississippi River.
Located on Historic Main Street in the heart of downtown Galena, Illinois, One Eleven Main strives to serve familiar dished in extraordinary ways. We have forged special partnerships with local and regional farmers, utilizing locally-sourced ingredients in our dishes. Local flavor cuisine!
See the beauty of the Mississippi from the deck of a real, old-time riverboat. Relax, unwind and recharge!
CITY:Scales Mound
A spectacular 6-bedroom/6-bath lakeside home in Galena Territory. Spacious and private. Sound systems, 28-by-30 conference room, ping-pong, two stone fireplaces. See our Web site photos to appreciate.
Experience country life in this large, updated country farmhouse on 8 acres; six bedrooms, three baths. Perfect for family gatherings or a romantic weekend getaway. All bedding, towels, dishes provided. Weber grill. Big screen/HD satellite TVs. Internet access. Minutes from Galena.
Winston Tunnel State Natural Area
230 acres for public hunting, hiking, nature viewing and an historic railroad tunnel.
Wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by award-winning local artist John Martinson. On-site metal studio. Open daily.
Galena Main Street Walking Tours with General Grant
Partake in an one-hour tour with one of Galena's most notable citizens, General Ulysses S. Grant, and explore the historic highlights of this award-winning Main Street. The tour also features the 'Field of Dreams' movie locations that were captured in downtown Galena. Reservations are not required to join in the tour.
Boyhood estate of Civil War General Augustus Chetlain. Five 1800s original log cabins boast rustic charm, double whirlpools, wood burning fireplaces, full baths, satellite TV/DVD, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers. Pets welcome!
Aalto's Station House Cottages at Irish Hollow
Delivered gourmet breakfast by a wood burning fireplace, hiking trails, relaxing massage, seasonal packages, beautiful gardens, seven-course candlelight dinners, lush furnishings and amenities, all nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting.
Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum
Experience railroading during its glory days at a former link for the Chicago Great Western Railway from Chicago, Illinois to Oelwein, Iowa by taking a tour through our extensive collection of railway memorabilia. See a full-size caboose, both G-scale and HO-scale operating model railroads and artifacts of northwestern Illinois railroads.
Apple River Canyon State Park is in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois in Jo Daviess County near the Wisconsin border. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area. Once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, the scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of the Apple River. The park offers hiking, day use, camping and fishing, plus Millville, a National Historic Register site.
CITY:Apple River
This scenic overlook, located along the Great River Road on U.S. Hwy. 20, includes picnic tables, shelters and restrooms. Perfect place for photos to be taken as you can see a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's rolling countryside.
Adventure Creek Alpaca & Goldendoodle Farm
Come and visit the Netzel's prized alpaca farm! The alpacas are quiet, stately, regal animals that are friendly to people - especially to smaller children. While there, make sure to meet Quincy, a TV star. Take one of the alpacas for a walk or learn about their lives. Or come down to the farm just to say hello to the alpacas and goldendoodles.
Bringing back Galena's historic brewing history, the Galena Brewing Company is serving up several standard brews as well as seasonal varieties. The restaurant focuses on their beer tastings, tapas dishes, soups and sandwiches. Before, or after, you dine participate in a brewery tour or stick around for live music at night.
More than 55 dealers: antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, old toys. Two miles east of Galena.
Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
Elihu B. Washburne was a prominent Galena attorney and later a popular U.S. Congressman (1853-1869), political advisor to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant and ambassador to France (1869-1877). Visit the Library where General Grant received the election night news via telegraph that he was elected as President. The house is a state historic site managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and tours are given by the International Order of the Questers.
Enchanting Linmar Gardens is nestled in a hillside overlooking the historic town of Galena. The secluded 3.5-acre garden is situated on natural outcroppings which have been enhanced with hand-built terraces. Meander on a guided tour along paths through a collection vibrant annual and perennial flowers including hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses and daylilies.
Walk the floors shared by Lincoln and Grant in this 1845 home. Stroll the gardens where Grant trained his troops. Relax in the screened porch or in the cozy parlor. Walking distance to Main Street, our inn has five beautifully decorated guest rooms, several with fireplaces and views of our garden.
The Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. was founded by two brothers looking to create a truly unique product and experience in historic Galena. By sourcing grains from local farmers and controlling the entire process in their purpose-built facility, they're able to meticulously produce the highest quality spirits from their custom, hand made copper still. In a world overrun by mass production and corporate shenanigans, join them in creating something real - something genuine.
Scenic biking and hiking along a six-mile trail featuring views of the Galena River and towering bluffs.
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi.
Mississippi Explorer Cruises at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Jump aboard Mississippi Explorer's latest 1.5-hour cruise. Experience the magical splendor of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.
Hot air balloon rides sunrise and sunset daily. Reservations required. Gift certificates available. Groups welcome. Call for pricing and information.
City tours of Galena, tour of homes and nightly ghost tour. Group services and charters. Original tour company since 1988.
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865 and opened to the public in 1904. Furnishings original.
Located in the heart of downtown Galena, this is a great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy wine, specialty martinis and craft beers. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays, Bloody Mary bar Saturdays and Quiz Show Sundays. Gourmet apps until 1 a.m.
A spectacular 2-bedroom/2.5-bath lakeside cottage in Galena Territory. Private, romantic, pristine and upscale. Hot tubs, sound systems, three stone fireplaces. Enjoy Eagle Ridge Resort amenities. See our website photos to appreciate.
Stay the night at the DeSoto House Hotel on Galena's Main Street, which dates back to 1855 and is Illinois' oldest operating hotel. The DeSoto has hosted such notable guests as Abraham Lincoln (who spoke from a hotel balcony to the assembled crowd below) and served as the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant. The hotel features 55 Victorian-style guest rooms, three restaurants and boutiques.
Enjoy a dinner of rustic Italian dishes (and be sure to try the signature tomatoes) at Fried Green Tomatoes, a romantic restaurant housed in a historic downtown Galena building. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Reservations recommended.
From kayaking and biking to scooter rentals, Fever River Outfitters has everything you need to add a little adventure to your Galena getaway. The staff here knows the area well and offers excursions that take care of every detail—whether you're kayaking to an island picnic or taking a scooter to a vineyard for an afternoon wine tasting. Want to explore on your own? Simply rent or purchase outdoor gear and set off on your own adventure along the many biking paths, waterways and winding roads of this scenic part of northwest Illinois.
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
Magnificent full-service inn celebrating more than 30 years of hospitality. Featuring elite amenities, dining and spa services in a romantic setting overlooking the Mississippi River.
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
Experience Illinois wine at Galena Cellars and celebrate a 30 year tradition of family winemaking. Located just a short drive from downtown Galena, Galena Cellars Vineyard--A Lawlor Family Winery--provides an escape to the country and a breathtaking view. Enjoy wine tasting, from your choice of 40 different varietals, while relaxing on the comfortable wrap-around deck of the charming farmhouse turned Tasting Room, and learn how the twenty-two varieties of grapes grown in the rich soil and unique terroir found there go from vine to award-winning wine. Meet winemaker Christine Lawlor and chat with the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides as you tour the state-of-the-art facility and partake in a sensory program designed to help you fully experience wine tasting with all of your senses. In love with the vineyard? Stay a little longer at the Vineyard Suite or Country Farmhouse. Or imagine celebrating your special day in this scenic setting. Special arrangements are gladly catered to for engagements, showers, weddings, family reunions, meetings and group tours. The vineyard is open daily May through October and weekends or Saturdays only November through March. Special events at the vineyard include Wine Lovers' Weekend in March, Fall Harvest and Art Festival in September, and Nouveau Wine Weekend in November. Honored with more than 1,000 awards from competitions throughout the world, the Lawlor Family looks forward to raising a glass with you and sharing their passion for Illinois wine.


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1.27.10 Tickets on sale now for Haiti Benefit at First Avenue on February 9th!
Tickets for the Rhymesayers presented Benefit For Haiti are officially on sale today! You can pick up tickets at the following independent record stores; Fifth Element, The Electric Fetus, Treehouse Records, Road Runner Records, Down In The Valley (Golden Valley) as well as the First Avenue box office and online through Ticketmaster!
Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit For Haiti Tuesday, February 9th 2010
First Ave (701 North First Ave, Minneapolis, MN)
Hosted by Slug of Atmosphere
Performances by Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One, I Self Devine, Sims, Toki Wright, BK One, B. Dolan, Muja Messiah, Kevin Beacham, and King Otto
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EPM 11.1.2 – Things to monitor in a VM environment.
By Powder on Oct 20, 2011
Here are two important metrics to measure or have alerts set up on the physical host for your VM environment, to see how your VMs are performing:
· CPU ready
o Percentage of time that the virtual machine was ready, but could not get scheduled to run on the physical CPU. CPU ready time is dependent on the number of virtual machines on the host and their CPU loads.
o How long the server is waiting on a processor from the physical host machine. Longer you wait on resources, the longer it takes for your process to start. It might be easier to get a three 4-cpu machines then one 12-cpu machine. If the CPU Ready stat is above 1 then it is better to scale out than to add more CPUs to the VM.
· Disk I/O Latency
o Average amount of time, in milliseconds, to complete a SCSI command from the physical device.
o This is the time required for a computer to process a data request from the processor and then retrieve the required data from the storage device. If Latency is occurring, consider the following possibilities: changing the RAID setup, adding additional disks, cache more data into RAM, restructuring the I/O (for example, defragmentation of the disks).


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Program Overview
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems Management degree program at Robert Morris University prepares students for the challenges associated with the successful design, development, implementation and management of information systems.
Built on a strong foundation of information technology, the program provides a common body of knowledge and a flexible curriculum appropriate for students with varying backgrounds, skill levels and career goals. To help you to develop the knowledge and skills to work with and manage emerging technologies in business and professional settings, the program incorporates oral and written presentation skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, professionalism and business concepts.
The M.S. in Information Systems Management degree program satisfies the national information systems (MSIS 2000) standard. The program's uniqueness is derived from the integration of organizational and technological perspectives and from the opportunity to specialize in career tracks, including networking, e-commerce, multimedia, training and education, programming, and project management. An internship that provides real-world experience may be used to supplement the area of specialization.
Program Requirements
To be fully admitted to the M.S. in Information Systems Management degree program, you must meet all admission requirements and fulfill a set of prerequisite courses. These prerequisite courses can be satisfied by demonstrating a 'C' grade or better in an equivalent undergraduate course or by successfully completing the approved course(s) at RMU. In many cases, prerequisite courses may be completed concurrently with graduate-level coursework.
Prerequisite Courses
- Accounting (or equivalent)
- Six additional credits in business (or equivalent)
- Principles of Information and Computing
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Any approved programming language
Questions concerning prerequisites should be directed to the Graduate Admissions Office at 412-397-5200.
The curriculum consists of the required core of information systems courses (18 credits), an integration course (3 credits) and an area of specialization (9 credits).
Areas of specialization include networking, e-commerce, multimedia, training and education, programming and project management. For these specializations, you may select relevant graduate courses from the School of Communications and Information Systems or from other departments offering relevant graduate courses. All prerequisites for elective courses must be met.
IS Core Courses - 21 credits
COIS6215 Impact of New Technology
COIS7479 Project Management in Communications and Information Systems
INFS6010 Decision Support System Analysis and Design
INFS6040 Management Information Systems
INFS6220 Systems Analysis and Design
INFS6230 Networking and Data Computing/Communication
INFS6240 Database Management Systems
Area of Specialization - 9 credits
Choose three graduate-level courses in communications and information systems. You may also select other relevant graduate courses to fill these requirements if approved to do so.
Application Procedures
Students should submit the following credentials to the Graduate Admissions Office:
- A completed application and a non-refundable $35 application fee. Or apply online for free.
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Two current letters of recommendation.
- A current resume.
- A brief essay outlining goals for the program.
Tuition information can be found at Tuition Fees & Schedules.
Program Location
Offered in Moon Township.


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Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers' will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.
Built in 1889 as City Hall, the Woodstock Opera House has long been one of the top performing arts centers in the Midwest. Its illustrious history also includes a cameo in Groundhog Day.
Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
The goals of the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology are to collect and preserve literature and equipment pertaining to anesthesiology and to make available to the anesthesiology community, others in the medical profession and the public the most comprehensive educational, scientific and archival resources in anesthesiology.
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
The Wildlife Discovery Center is a special place offering programs for people of all ages who have an interest in wildlife and their habitat. Children's classes, adult programs, and school field trips focus on wildlife conservation, field biology, and ecology. The Center also offers self-guided nature hikes, workshops, eco-based summer camps, wildlife ecology trips, group presentations, traveling animal exhibits and exciting volunteer opportunities. You can visit eye-to-eye with over 150 animals including a bobcat, raptors, Kookaburras, and an assortment of venomous and non-venomous reptiles like crocodilians, snakes, turtles and tortoises. The Wildlife Discovery Center is home to one of the largest public exhibits of rattlesnakes in North America, including four species that are native to Illinois. Indoor exhibits hours are Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The outdoor exhibits and walking trails are open year round.
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Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
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The most under priced attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like battle scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy great food in a Betty Boop themed diner and more. All in one location!
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
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Native American Art Gallery. Movies and music performed to enrich the public on Native American culture.
A lifestyle and entertainment center offering streetside shopping and dining in a suburban setting. A vibrant shopping alternative including Carson Pirie Scott, AMC-Loews Theater, GameWorks, Laugh Out Loud Improve Theater, and some of Chicago's top restaurants. Store, restaurant, and theater hours vary.
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
Contact Visit McHenry County for information on tours. A private estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the world's finest collection of automatic music instruments, including the world's largest theater organ. Private group tours or 40 or more. Charity gala events & concerts. A summer concert series and a Christmas concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.
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Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
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World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
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Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
The residence of the founder of the City of Zion, Dr. John Alexander Dowie, is a stately 23-room mansion that was built in 1901-02 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).
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This historic non-denominational chapel served as a house of worship for thousands of servicemen and women passing through this military base. After the Glenview Naval Air Station closed, the building was moved from its original location and painstakingly restored by the Village of Glenview and Kimball Hill Builders. Now owned by the Park District, it is available for rental by groups, individuals and organizations.
"Where History Comes Alive." The Russell Military Museum has over 100 military vehicles on display from WWI to present day. The museum offers a 10,000 sq ft indoor display area and 8 acres of outdoor display. Birthday party and group packages available. Guided tours can also be arranged for groups. The museum closes during the winter months and is primarily outdoors, so please check the weather or call ahead before planning your trip.
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
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The Sumner home, along with two others, features historical displays and replicas. One of the houses is restored as a 1920's working-class home.
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
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Regal Cinemas' CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater
In November of 1998, the CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater operated by Regal Cinemas opened its doors and within one year became one of the top five grossing movie theaters in the state of Illinois. This 93,908 square foot theater has 4,400 stadium seats divided among 21 first run and art film theaters. The 270 seat 3D IMAX, complete with IMAX PSE sound system and 5-story screen, is the only IMAX serving the greater north and northwest suburbs. Moviegoers enjoy advance ticketing and on-site gourmet cafe.


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Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely young daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
UPDATE: Photos of the Week (01/27/13)
In case you missed it over the weekend, here was one of my Photos of the Week last Sunday:
Santa Ana school police Sgt. Kevin Philips locks his rifle in a gun rack mounted in a police vehicle in Santa Ana, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013. The semiautomatic rifles look like they belong in a war zone instead of a suburban public school, but officials in this Los Angeles-area city say the high-powered weapons now in the hands of school police could prevent a massacre. Photo: Jae C. Hong/AP
Here's a related photo:
Santa Ana school police Sgt. Kevin Philips checks out a rifle from the police armory in Santa Ana, Calif., Jan. 24. The officers split their time between 44 schools in the district and keep the rifles in a safe at their assigned school or secured in their patrol car each day before checking the weapon back in to the school police headquarters each night. Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
There's a great deal more information associated with these photos. Read how school officials believe high-powered rifles could prevent a massacre.
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Robin Brownlee
March 15 2011 05:00PM
Taylor Hall was talking about the ankle injury that ended his rookie season, but he just as easily could have been talking about the sad-sack fortunes and the crap-for-luck injuries the already woefully undermanned Edmonton Oilers have endured during the 2010-11 campaign.
"It still sucks," said Hall, facing reporters in the Oilers dressing room at Rexall Place today. "I've never been hurt before. I've never had to deal with this kind of stuff.
"It gets pretty boring. All I do is workout and watch the boys play. It's definitely not something you want to go through, for sure."
No. No, it isn't. But on the day the Oilers made it official that Ales Hemsky is done for the season, joining Ryan Whitney, Sam Gagner and Hall in a growing see-you-next-year contingent as the team engages in a pitched battle with Colorado for 30th place, it's worth noting fans have been dealing "with this kind of stuff" for five years now.
There is distinction between short-term sucking for a teenager like Hall and the variety that is never-ending, the kind that has stained the fabric of this organization since the Oilers robbed the Anaheim Ducks blind in the Chris Pronger trade.
But I digress . . .
One by one the walking wounded limped by the ink-stained newspaper people and TV types, like Dave Mitchell in his cheap shoes, today in a pitiful procession that lacked only a Monty Python soundtrack (yes, I'm a fossil) or a telethon as a back-drop.
Hall hobbled out in a walking cast. So did captain Shawn Horcoff, letting us know the slapper Magnus Paajarvi rattled off his ankle in Pittsburgh cracked a bone and will keep him out about 10 days. J.F. Jacques also left with his foot in a walking cast.
Like I said last weekend, you have to feel for the Oilers as they stagger into the final 12 games of the season with who is left and whatever three players they call up from Oklahoma City. If fans don't somehow find a way to laugh at the atrocious luck, they might cry.
I feel particularly bad for Hall, who could have slapped some lipstick on this pig of a season if he'd stayed healthy and taken a run at the Calder Trophy.
"I think me, Ebs (Jordan Eberle) and Horc were playing well," said Hall, who buckled his ankle in a scrap with Derek Dorsett of Columbus. "I was just starting to feel good.
"I was going to try and make a push for the Calder and try and really finish out the season strong. It just kind of put a damper on that."
What is Harski?
That's the question that popped into my mind the first time I saw the term "Harski" on one of the Oiler blogs (I don't remember which one) months ago. Harski sounds like the noise my uncle Arthur used to make when he'd sneeze and spray gumbo all over the sleeve of his shirt.
I've since learned through the wonder of the interweb Harski is a nickname for Teemu Hartikainen -- although I should mention to those who already have a Harski name bar stitched to their pajama tops that teammates were calling him "Harti" this morning.
Be that as it may, the big Finn arrives from Oklahoma City with qualities this team is woefully short on -- a willingness to grind, bang, charge to the net like his hair is on fire and, generally speaking, mix it up.
I'm looking forward to seeing how Hartikainen has progressed since the prospects camp here. If he can pick up a step -- footspeed is his biggest shortcoming, based on what little I've seen -- the Oilers might have a steal with a player they selected 163rd overall in 2008.
Hartikainen, 20, skated today on a line with Colin Fraser and Steve MacIntyre, but I wouldn't put too much stock in that. The Oilers had just nine forwards on the ice, so their combinations will change when the call-ups arrive before Phoenix comes calling.
What is Harski? We'll start to get an idea Thursday.
-- So, we're told Gilbert Brule has a concussion. He is either a medical marvel in terms of the number of different injuries and ailments that have kept him out of the line-up the last two seasons, particularly this year, or there is something else going on here.
-- Eberle is a lock to lead the Oilers in scoring (unless he's been injured since leaving the rink this afternoon). Eberle has 36 points and will set a franchise low in points for a team scoring leader (full season). That distinction is held by Petr Klima, who had 32-16-48 in 1992-93.
Listen to Robin Brownlee Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Jason Gregor Show on TEAM 1260.
really looking forward to see Hartikainen play in the show.
I pr'fer ta pranounce 'is name wit a wee irish ahkcent. HartehKIYnen can reahleh rool oof yer tung if ya let 'er.
36 points!seriously that's how bad we are.god this sucks c'mon landeskog!
I think its time to end the experiment with Brule and send him packing this off season. Enough's enough allready!
March 15 2011, 05:32PM
Gagner,Hemsky and the Kings first round to Florida for Steven Weiss (2 more firstname.lastname@example.com per) and the Panthers first selection in this summers draft.
Gagner,Cogliano and the Kings first in exchange for Weiss and Gudbranson.
Weiss,Horcoff,Couturier/RNH,Brule and Fraser down the middle going into next year, still have a good shot at Larsson with the Oilers selection as well.
Fairly aggressive offer but we could end up with the best players in the deal.
@Quicksilver ballet
I have no faith that Tambo is capable of making that kind of deal.
I'm with you Robin, something is up with Brule, and it seems kinda weirder that all the guys covering the Oil combined can't (or won't) get to the truth.
Perhaps an article "What's Eating Gilbert Brule"
I pr'fer ta pranounce 'is name wit a wee irish ahkcent. HartehKIYnen can reahleh rool oof yer tung if ya let 'er.
Reads more Scottish than Irish, but yeah.
March 15 2011, 06:03PM
What really kills me it Horcoff just stood there like a moron while Mags is winding up, WHY THE HELL DIDNT HE JUMP!! I've watched that reply 3 times now I just dont get it!! Its like he was checking out some hot chick in the audience.
@Quicksilver ballet
I don't think either team does that deal. Tallon has a huge boner for draft picks and with the state that Florida's in I can't see him shipping a top fiver out for one year of Hemsky. From the Oilers- Weiss is not a size or talent upgrade over Gagner, he's just older and more developed. That's nice and all, but I'd rather stick with our guy who should start peaking right when we need him. I'm also not sure this year's top 5 is worth Hemsky. I'm not saying it's a terrible deal, I just don't see it working.
Looking at it again, maybe Florida does it if they have some reason to believe they can extend Hemsky; maybe the Oilers do it if their scouts are much higher on some kid than everyone else's scouts are, though I agree with Willis on the wisdom of betting that you're much smarter than everyone else.
Here's the truth about Brule:
GB plays balls out hockey!! He is the most prone to injury because he's risking the most with his style of play. The cause of his most recent injury was himself! Knocking noggin's with Letang while he steam rolled the All Star D-man is just a by product of playing hard hitting hockey. Of course everyone will go on about his illnesses and flu bugs but when your body's immune system is busy trying to recover from last night's dozen bruises it's going to be weak to attacks of other kinds.
Pure and simple, he's a wrecking ball made of flesh; not iron.
Reads more Scottish than Irish, but yeah.
Yeah I tend to blur those two together all the time. Never ceases to amuse tho =)
BTW season seat holders, your renewal is up! lolz
March 15 2011, 06:43PM
@ Robin Brownlee:
Would you care to speculate on what's up with Brule? I know the timing of his missed games has been bizarre, but honestly I haven't a clue what to make of it. Any thoughts?
The Oilers robbed the Ducks blind????
I assume you either got that reversed, or meant to write "Blues," depending on when you think the string of bad luck began...
March 15 2011, 07:27PM
The absurdity of the sentence is not a blunt enough hammer? It does not scream "sarcasm" to you?
Page 4875 paragraph 313 in The Mans Guide to the Internets.
The use of those squiggly little lines ~~~ before and after sarcastic attempts may be in vogue again here. Maybe we should ask OB1 for a ruling on this, depending on his mood this week, could go either way.
March 15 2011, 07:30PM
The absurdity of the sentence is not a blunt enough hammer? It does not scream "sarcasm" to you?
LOL. I assumed you meant the Blues too - w/o the sarcasm.
Seriously though, that was a huge steal for the Oil. Hey, what about bringing back Doug Lynch? Don't we need some physical defensmen?
March 15 2011, 07:40PM
My team suffered less injuries in World War I. . .
March 15 2011, 07:45PM
No, I don't care to speculate.
That's okay in 4 months you can say you told us so based on the very little info you gave now.
March 15 2011, 08:09PM
Great article, Robin.
If you get a chance to talk to Tambellini, could you ask him if he's considered replacing Renney with John Maclean next season and making a run for the playoffs?
I hear the Oilers have consulted Rudy and Oscar Goldman. The post injury Oilers will be "better than they were before; better, stronger, faster".
Without talking about Brule directly, have you ever heard of another example where a team found ways to keep them on an injury roster?
March 15 2011, 08:24PM
I'm with you Robin, something is up with Brule, and it seems kinda weirder that all the guys covering the Oil combined can't (or won't) get to the truth.
I would hope that there is a code of ethics thing going on here. It's obvious that Brule is not well, and the press is good enough not to speculate on what is happening. They are passing on what comes out of the Oilers communications dept. and that is the myriad of injuries & illnesses - if there is indeed something deeper and darker wrong with the chap, they are respecting his privacy and not sharing it or speculating on it.
Brule did throw a huge hit, and it did appear their heads hit. So maybe this one really is a concussion. But having the flu for 6 months is hard to explain.
Listening to Oilers lunch today, Stauffer was really high on RNH from the rebels. This kid is really lighting it up, I do feel the same as Stauffer, draft the best player available. If the Oilers draft RNH we must move out some smaller guys but don't need to rush, I have seen RNH play live but not recently, it was at the start of the year. I felt he was a very effective pass first player, generating off the rush, who needed to work on his finishing, there would be no reason to rush this player into the NHL. What I also found interesting was how he mentioned next years draft for 2012 also had some high end players in it as well. All things considered, I really don't feel that there is any player in this years draft that would have any impact on a roster to warrant keeping him around more than the 10 game mark. The year 2012-2013 should be huge for the oilers many important players on board and ready to dominate. The biggest question of all is can the team stay healthy?
March 15 2011, 09:41PM
Actually it's "Härski": http://suomisanakirja.fi/englanti/h%C3%A4rski
See http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0021262/ for more information about the origin of the nickname.
March 15 2011, 10:21PM
I doubt this will register in the slack-jawed dimension in which you exist, but when it comes to the health and well-being of a player, I'd rather provide information based on facts rather than speculation and then say, "I told you so." If there is a story to be told regarding Brule and I get it, I trust you will be the first to congratulate me.
"Team whoever is best" PWNED
RB No need to speculate....Brule is made of glass. Hope he can pull it together next year and get some games in, b/c its seriously going to affect his career if he can't put in a showing next year. Can't trade him, can't resign him...it's like Pisani 2.0.
The guy, and the team, have no luck at all.
March 15 2011, 10:32PM
I really hope we dont get too concerned with making our lottery pick fit with our current roster. Even if it's a weaker draft, we are talking about a lottery pick, adjust whatever area we need to to make the newbie fit, if the best player is small, who cares, pick the best player. If we have to trade Gagner or Omark or Cogliano, who cares. I like the players but they are much easier to swap with a hundred other players in the NHL. Lottery picks have the potential to change your franchise for 15 years. Complimentary players are easy to find with a core of superstars.(Hall Eberle RNH )
March 15 2011, 11:04PM
This team was relatively injury free compared to many teams until the last few weeks and let's face it. This team was a 30th place team at that point as well.
It makes these last few games even more pointless to watch but don't let the media and Lowe blame another failed season on injuries.
They built a crap roster and got a crap season.
March 15 2011, 11:11PM
@ Robin Brownlee:
Fair enough.
There were rampant rumors amongst the fan base that Mike Comrie's battle with "mono" was a bunch of BS. It wouldnt surprise me if Brule's bout with "the flu" was BS as well.
But this latest injury is pretty obvious.
March 16 2011, 09:42AM
@Kaiser Wilhelm
you must not be russian.
March 16 2011, 10:07AM
Back on form, Robin.
The nation is in hibernation, but we still need you to help focus the chaos.
The Finn is in! Praying this is a fine time to bring a good luck charm to the team for leprechaun Day - not to help us win, but to play that ELPH, not join the zombies in walking casts/boots brigade and keep the fans involved. Poor OKC, hitched to poorest-run team in the show.
The future of the Oilers really depends on them signing some quality players this summer. The new arena, the season ticket base, and any shot at fixing this mess of a team.
This isn't a rebuild. That term implies keeping some foundation or even a corner stone. Ditching Penner, a good move in my mind, goes to "scorched and salted earth".
4-6 years is not plausible, unless you are Pocklington-promising a Stanley, and cannot be justified in any sense. We need new management now.
The Souray/Khabibulin/Foster/Fraser signings are all sour. Letting Glencross go to Calgary without a phonecall was truly incompetent. The humiliating chase for Heatley. The carousel of P'Killers and faceoff maestros Stoll/Reasoner/Brodziak gone without being replaced. It has all the signs of directionless leadership, such that they now claim we should look to the future.
Well, our future is on the shelf for fighting a smallish goon who leg-hooked him on the throwdown. Hall would've been better off fighting a giant, getting a few busted teeth and a shiner but none the worse for wear, instead of authenticating another one of these scrappy shames to the game, dirty buggers like Dorsett and Cooke who play to injure.
Again, thanks for the good read Robin. I'm curious to read Lowetide's assessment of "the Nuge". Perhaps the Penner trade helps us get some back end help, freeing up Stu to draft the BPA and addressing our needs for an offensive centre to match with the baby Oil on the wing.
Go Oil! crazy fans we be
March 16 2011, 12:35PM
You overstate.
While the roster is flawed, the Oilers were going to be a lottery team this season even if they had stayed healthy.
I don't agree, before Whitney got hurt the Oilers were right with the pack and everyone here was saying there is no way the Oil are in the draft lottery.
March 16 2011, 02:57PM
@Cool Beans
You don't have to agree, but you're mistaken with this right in the pack argument. Check the standings at 35 games when Whitney went out. They were 12-17-6. Right near the back of the pack?
And who is "everybody" that was saying "no way" the Oilers were a lottery team? Crazy Wanye? A handful of die-hard kooks?
March 17 2011, 12:36PM
You don't have to agree, but you're mistaken with this right in the pack argument. Check the standings at 35 games when Whitney went out. They were 12-17-6. Right near the back of the pack?
And who is "everybody" that was saying "no way" the Oilers were a lottery team? Crazy Wanye? A handful of die-hard kooks?
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