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Miottel, Skibbe, Poundstone, and Clark
The Clark family settled in in the area of Lawrence, Illinois in the 1840's - they also resided in Avena, St. Elmo, and Vera, Illinois.
Originally from German the Poundstone's settled in Maryland, Ohio, Indiana and finally in Illinois. Bement and Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois are the locations that my Grandmother, Ruby Poundstone, grew up.
The Miottels have been a difficult family to trace. Census records have been found under Miottel, Miattel, Meotell etc. The family came to America in the 1860's from Vitrose, Lauenburg, Pommern, Germany and originally settled in Illinois.
The Skibbe's are also from Germany - the Posen, , Thüringen, area and Gross Duebsow, Pommern, Rheinland-Pfalz. Wilhelm Skibbe settled the family first in Chicago and later in Denham, Indiana.
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Family history indicate that my Greatgrandfather came to the USA in 1870 from Vitrose, Germany. I cannot find a feographic location for Vitrose. Can you help me locate the village? Thanks
- December 8, 2009 at 9:25 PM
- Amy said...
Vitrose is located in Lauenburg, Prussia currently LeBork, Poland. Check out Pomerania Atlantic Bridge to Germany by Linda Herrick and Wendy K. Uncapher, Origins Publishers www.OriginsBooks.com
- January 19, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Thanks so much Amy. With the help of a fried from Germany, we located a reference to "Vitrose Street" just NE of LeBork, Poland. It is on Mapquest at this citation:
Thanks so much, VB
- February 15, 2010 at 8:05 AM
- Amy Urman said...
So glad I could help!
- February 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM
My gg grandmother Marie (Skibbe) Fischer was born in Vitrose, Kries Lauenburg, Prussia in 1860. Her parents were Julius and Auguste (Blassman?) Skibbe. Marie had several siblings. The whole family came to America around 1874. I would love to collaborate if possible. My e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com
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Today's guest post is by Elizabeth Brightwell, a Miller Center Student Ambassador and a fourth year student at the University of Virginia majoring in English and French and working on her MA in Public Policy at the Batten School. Fifty-two years ago, on April 27th, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. His speech, titled "The President and the Press," addressed the role of the press in helping American efforts to curb communism; the speech discussed the standards for releasing sensitive materials that might compromise national security. The President's address came just over one week after the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in which the U.S. trained and funded parliamentary group, Brigade 2506, unsuccessfully invaded Cuba. In the days leading up to the invasion, the media had leaked plans for the invasion, which was intended to be a surprise. 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It requires a change in outlook, a change in tactics, a change in missions—by the government, by the people, by every businessman or labor leader, and by every newspaper. For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence… The speech marked an important turning point in the expansion of the use of national security doctrine to justify withholding sensitive information. In expressing his discontent with the press's news coverage of the Bay of Pigs, the president noted there is a need for both "far greater public information" and "far greater official secrecy." He told reporters: Every newspaper now asks itself, with respect to every story: "Is it news?" All I suggest is that you add the question: "Is it in the interest of the national security?" 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On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
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The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
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The I&M Canal Trail offers 61 miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails that follow the historic route of the I&M Canal from Channahon to LaSalle. The Trail also boasts Illinois' longest continuous snowmobile trail, and is a favored route for cross-country skiers.
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Starved Rock State Park has a beautiful East Hike that offers canyons galore, each with slightly different shapes, sizes and colorings. At 6.4 miles of dirt terrain, this hike is moderately difficult. Cool, shady and overgrown with ferns, the canyons offer a plethora of trees and flowering plants—a true delight to explore. You'll also encounter scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Illinois River. The real crowd pleasers at Starved Rock are the numerous sandstone canyons that were carved deep into the bedrock as upland streams drained into the Illinois River. Some noted canyons of worth to explore are Kaskaskia Canyon, Ottawa Canyon and Hennepin Canyon Overlook.
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The Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center has several interactive displays, free videos on the park, hiking maps, and more. Trailheads Concessions & Gifts, also located here, is a great place to buy gifts, souvenirs, and snacks (fresh fudge, too)! The Visitor Center and Trailheads are open year-round.
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
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Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark! Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 20 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area, wave pool, lazy river, 24 private cabanas, a giant sandbox and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
Skydive Chicago offers the best entertainment in the Midwest! The 220-acre resort offers camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming, all onsite. Stop by today!
Matthiessen State Park - Cross Country Skiing
Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
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Emery and Carbon counties were well represented at this years Utah State Junior Livestock Show. It was held May 1-3 in Spanish Fork. This livestock show is one of the largest state sponsored shows in Utah.
Showing in the lamb division were Ty Wells and Lyn Wells of Wellington; Davie Stokes, Allie Stokes and Lexie Stokes, all of Cleveland. All of these exhibitors received blue ribbons for their animals. Davie Stokes placed in the Star Class with her lamb.
Ty Wells received top honors at this years show, having the Grand Champion Market Lamb.
In the market hog division this year there were over 238 hogs being shown. Showing in this division were Sarah H. Jensen, Keven Andrew Jensen, Jesse W. Jensen and Jade Jensen, all of Cleveland; Kimberly Kay, Ashley Sitterud and Colton Fillmore, all of Lawrence; Daren Worwood, Kaden Worwood and Dane Worwood, all of Ferron. All of these exhibitors received blue ribbons for their animals.
Sarah Jensen and Kaden Worwood placed in the Star Class with their animals. Dane Worwood won Reserve Champion Market hog and Kimberly Kay received the top honor, having the Grand Champion Market hog.
These youth travel to several other livestock shows in the state during the course of the summer. When asked what they enjoyed most about showing away from home, the answer most often received was, "We love meeting new people and making new friends. We can't wait until the next show to catch up on what they've been doing since we talked to them the last time!"
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This Renaissance Gothic architectural masterpiece has a 222 ft. tall bell tower. Tours avalaible.
Join the group at this small intimate club featuring performers from St. Louis and the local area.
The Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Belleville is full of beautiful works by Thomas Kinkade.
Visitors are invited to walk through this home, considered to be the oldest Greek Revival-style home in Illinois.
The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of Belleville and southwestern Illinois. The centerpiece is Jumbo, a 19th-century steam engine along with coal mining, carpentry, and stove-making exhibits.
St. Clair County Historical Society Museum
This Victorian adaptation of a Greek Revival home was built in the early 1800s. In addition to period furniture and vintage clothing, artifacts, and quilts, the museum contains an extensive research library and gift shop.
The Schmidt Art Center and Gallery
Over 350 permanent works, including a beautifully landscaped and sculptured garden, are on display.
Belleville Philharmonic Society
The nation's second oldest continuously performing symphony orchestra (1867-2005) gives concerts throughout the year.
Groups regularly perform at the "Black Box" Main Stage theatre.
The historic theatre features first-run movies, organ concerts, puppet shows, and other special events. Tours are available by appointment.
Open from April to October, this theatre shows first-run movies, and is one of only 200 drive-inns left in the United States.
The Lemming Armada Theatre Co.
Performances throughout the year include music, drama, and comedy.
This talented troupe can be found at a variety of venues from dinner theater at Fischer's Restaurant to stage shows at Southwestern Illinois College.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Shrine has 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens and devotional areas, including the Outdoor Amphitheatre, Shrine Church, Lourdes Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Millennium Spire, the Visitors Center with a restaurant and gift shop, and the Shrine Hotel.
The Showcase performs at the historic Avon Theatre. Call for a schedule of plays.
General Dean Suspension Bridge
Located just outside the city of Carlyle, this historic 130-year-old bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the area. The original bridge served as a crossing over the Kaskaskia River.
Clinton County Historical Museum
This building was the former home of Judge Sidney Breese, who came to Illinois from New York. He studied law here and became Assistant Secretary of the State of Illinois.
Collinsville Historical Society Museum
Local and world histories are combined in these exhibits.
The Company performs at The Miner's Theatre.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Illinois' only United Nations World Heritage Site. This 2,200-acre site preserves the central section of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. An Interpretive Center presents a coherent account of this sophisticated prehistoric culture. Climb Monk's Mound, see the film and life-size village. Don't miss annual events that focus on Native American culture.
This memorial in Valley View Cemetery honors Edward Coles, the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist and won the 1822 gubernatorial election as the candidate of anti-slavery forces.
Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history, in addition to a historic research library.
The Main Street Gallery was created to display the works of juried artist. The art is professionally shown and is available for sale. Blown glass, pottery, paintings, drawings, metalwork, and jewelry are just a few of the art pieces available.
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In a major disaster, could you and your family be ready to evacuate in less than 15 minutes? Are you ready to survive for two weeks without assistance in a sheltering place? Would you be able and willing to assist your neighbors, friends, and/or your family? Do you have medical needs that would need to be addressed in the case of a crisis? Do you have reliable transportation? What about other means of communication (radio, cell phones, etc.)?
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, these are questions that we all should be asking ourselves.
While Utah is not susceptible to hurricanes, we do have other disasters that we need to be prepared for. Seismologists predict that it is possible for Utah to experience earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5. That is big enough to rock homes off their foundations.
Utah experiences earthquakes nearly every day, however, most are small and are not felt. Between September 2, and September 8 of 2005 for instance, Utah experienced 27 quakes (as found on the University of Utah website www.quake.utah.edu), and 17 of those quakes occurred in Carbon and Emery County areas. While it is not predicted that Carbon County would receive a large quake, we could still be greatly affected..
If there was a large scale quake on the Wasatch Front, it could disrupt deliveries of mail, food, and water. And that is without anticipating a large influx of people seeking shelter, food, and water. If there was a large quake in the Sevier County area, we could experience the same problems, not to mention a possible power shortage due to the disruption of some of the coal trucks which run I-70 that supply the local power plants.
It is also a possibility for Carbon County to experience the rare tornado, or there is a possibility that we could flood, especially if there were problems up river. Plus the area gets tons of hazardous materials carted through Carbon County everyday, ranging from household chemicals (such as bleach, or ammonia) to explosives.
And, as we have learned over the last couple of years as events transpired in the Red Narrows of Spanish Fork Canyon, it is possible for an accident to occur.
In some situations, it is possible that our phones won't work, the power will fail, and even cellular phones may be of no use. In these cases can we rely on ourselves, our neighbors, and our government?
In an article published in the Washington Post in 2005, after Katrina had hit, it said "By late Sunday, as millions of people in the Gulf region sought a safe place to hunker down, hundreds of shelter beds upstate lay empty.
"We could have taken a lot more," said Joe Becker, senior vice president for preparedness and response at the Red Cross. "The problem was transportation."
The New Orleans plan for public buses that would take people upstate was never implemented, and while many residents did manage to get out of town -- about 80 percent, the mayor said -- tens of thousands did not."
Once the hurricane hit, "communication was practically nonexistent."
The article also stated that help did not arrive when it was expected.
"Around midnight, at the last of the day's many conference calls, local officials ticked off their final requests for FEMA and the state. Walter Maestri specifically asked for medical units, mortuary units, ice, water, power and National Guard troops.
"We laid it all out," he recalled. "And then we sat here for five days waiting."
Help began to slowly trickle in, but it wasn't enough soon enough.
"Aug. 30: 'It's 11 days later. . . . Where's the cavalry?'"
While it may seem that the governments programs were inadequate to handle a crisis situation, a point needs to be made that once an evacuation or emergency is implemented, people are responsible for themselves, their children, their elderly, and their pets. If a family needs help, they need to be sure to have those details worked out before anything occurs. We should know our schools' emergency plans, our elderly care takers emergency plans, as well as having one for ourselves.
These points are not made to frighten anyone, only to educate. Emergency preparedness personnel are working to bring education to our community and help protect our families.
Serving in our communities, working for you. The Price City Emergency Preparedness Committee hopes to see you at the fair.


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Gaius Valerius Catullus (c. 84 – c. 54 BC) was a Roman poet, the dominant figure among the New Poets (neoterici) of the 1st century BC.
- Cui dono lepidum novum libellum
Arido modo pumice expolitum?
- Here's my small book out, nice and new,
Fresh-bound — whom shall I give it to?
- I, l. 1-2
- Variant translations:
- Who shall I give my nice new little book to,
my little book polished with dry pumice?
- To whom am I to present my pretty new book,
freshly smoothed off with dry pumice-stone?
Trans. F.W. Cornish.
- Here's my small book out, nice and new,
- Lugete, O Veneres Cupidinesque,
Et quantum est hominum venustiorum.
Passer mortuus est meae puellae,
Passer, deliciae meae puellae.
- Ye Cupids, droop each little head,
Nor let your wings with joy be spread:
My Lesbia's favourite bird is dead,
Whom dearer than her eyes she loved.
- III, l. 1-4
- Ye Cupids, droop each little head,
- Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus...
soles occidere et redire possunt:
nobis cum semel occidit brevis lux,
nox est perpetua una dormienda.
- Let us live and love, my Lesbia...
and value at a penny all the talk of crabbed old men.
Suns may set and rise again:
for us, when our brief light has set,
there's the sleep of perpetual night.
- Variant translation: My sweetest Lesbia let us live and love,
And though the sager sort our deeds reprove,
Let us not weigh them: Heav'n's great lamps do dive
Into their west, and straight again revive,
But soon as once set is our little light,
Then must we sleep one ever-during night.
Trans. by Thomas Campion in A Book of Airs (1601)
- V, l. 1-7.
- Let us live and love, my Lesbia...
- Da mi basia mille, deinde centum,
Dein mille altera, dein secunda centum,
Deinde usque altera mille, deinde centum.
- Give me a thousand kisses, and then a hundred,
Then another thousand, then a second hundred,
And then yet another thousand, then a hundred.
- V, l. 7-9.
- Give me a thousand kisses, and then a hundred,
- Quaeris, quot mihi basiationes
tuae, Lesbia, sint satis superque?
- You ask me, Lesbia, how many kisses
it will take to make me fully satisfied?
- You ask me, Lesbia, how many kisses
- Per caputque pedesque.
- Over head and heels.
- Nam risu inepto res ineptior nulla est.
- For there is nothing sillier than a silly laugh.
- Variant translation: For there is nothing more ridiculous than a ridiculous laugh.
- Ille mi par esse Deo videtur,
ille, si fas est, superare Divos,
qui sedens adversus identidem te
spectat et audit
dulce ridentem.
- He seems to me to be like a God,
even superior to the Gods, if it is
permitted to say so, the man who sits
gazing on you all day and listens to
your sweet laughter.
- Variant translation:
Like to a God he seems to me,
Above the Gods, if so may be,
Who sitting often close to thee
May see and hear
Thy lovely laugh.
- He seems to me to be like a God,
- Otium et reges prius et beatas
perdidit urbes.
- Often has leisure ruined great kings and fine cities.
- Ut flos in saeptis secretus nascitur hortis,
Ignotus pecori, nullo contusus aratro,
Quem mulcent aurae, firmat sol, educat imber;
Multi illum pueri, multae optavere puellae.
- As a flower grows concealed in an enclosed garden, unknown to the cattle, bruised by no plough, which the breezes caress, the sun makes strong, and the rain brings out; many boys and many girls long for it.
- Variant translation: As in a garden close a flower grows in a nook, unknown to the flock, unscathed by any plough, which winds caress, sun strengthens, rain draws forth; it have many boys, it have many girls desired.
- Sed mulier cupido quod dicit amanti
in vento et rapida scribere oportet aqua
- What a woman says to a passionate lover
should be written in the wind and the running water.
- Variant translation: But what a woman says to her lusting lover it is best to write in wind and swift-flowing water.
- LXX, l. 3-4. Cf. Keats' epitaph: "Here lies one whose name was writ in water."
- What a woman says to a passionate lover
- Desine de quoquam quicquam bene velle mereri,
Aut aliquem fieri posse putare pium.
- Give up wanting to deserve any thanks from anyone, or thinking that anybody can be grateful.
- Siqua recordanti benefacta priora voluptas
Est homini.
- If a man can take any pleasure in recalling the thought of kindnesses done.
- Variant translation: If there is any pleasure reserved for a man recalling past kindnesses he has performed.
- Difficile est longum subito deponere amorem.
- It is difficult suddenly to lay aside a long-cherished love.
- Si vitam puriter egi.
- If I have led a pure life.
- Odi et amo. quare id faciam, fortasse requiris.
nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior.
- I hate and I love. Perhaps you ask why I do it?
I don't know, but I feel it happening and am tortured.
- Variant translations:
- I hate and I love. You ask me to explain, perhaps.
I don't know. But I feel it happen and the pain is dreadful.
- I hate and I love: why I do so you may well ask.
I do not know, but I feel it happen and am in agony.
- I hate and I love. Perhaps you ask why I do it?
- Multas per gentes et multa per aequora vectus
Advenio has miseras, frater, ad inferias,
Ut te postremo donarem munere mortis
Et mutam nequiquam alloquerer cinerem.
Quandoquidem fortuna mihi tete abstulit ipsum,
Heu miser indigne frater adempte mihi,
Nunc tamen interea haec prisco quae more parentum
Tradita sunt tristi munere ad inferias,
Accipe fraterno multum manantia fletu,
Atque in perpetuum, frater, ave atque vale.
- By many lands and over many a wave
I come, my brother, to your piteous grave,
To bring you the last offering in death
And o'er dumb dust expend an idle breath;
For fate has torn your living self from me,
And snatched you, brother, O, how cruelly!
Yet take these gifts, brought as our fathers bade
For sorrow's tribute to the passing shade;
A brother's tears have wet them o'er and o'er;
And so, my brother, hail, and farewell evermore!
- CI (translated by Sir William Marris).
- By many lands and over many a wave
- Si quicquam cupido optantique optigit umquam
insperanti, hoc est gratum animo proprie.
- If anything has happened to one who ever yearned and wished
but never hoped, that is a rare pleasure of the soul.
- If anything has happened to one who ever yearned and wished
- Simul te aspexi, nihil est super mi vocis in ore,
lingua sed torpet, tenuis sub artus flamma demanat,
sonitu suopte tintinant aures, gemina teguntur lumina nocte.
- Directly when I see you, nothing is left from the voice in my mouth,
but my tongue is paralyzed, in my limbs flows a delicate flame,
By their own sound sing my ears, my eyes are being covered by a double night.
- Directly when I see you, nothing is left from the voice in my mouth,
Quotes about Catullus[edit]
- Catullus is a completely sophisticated, urbane poet, and his sophistication is sincere because his emotions were sophisticated. He expresses the spirit and essence of what we call "society".
- Paul MacKendrick, in Classics in Translation (1952), p. 204-205.
- Catullus was the first Roman who imitated with success the Greek writers, and introduced their numbers among the Latins.
- John Platts, in A New Universal Biography (1825), p. 725.
- Catullus was the leading representative of a revolution in poetry created by the neoteroi or "new men" in Rome. Rather than writing about battles, heroes, and the pagan gods, Catullus draws his subjects from everyday, intensely personal life.
- Critical Survey of Poetry: Foreign Language Series (edited by Frank N. Magill), Vol. 1 (1984), p. 282.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Wikibooks has a book on the topic of
- Catullus translations: Catullus' work in Latin and multiple modern languages
- Catullus in Latin and English
- Catullus: Latin text, concordances and frequency list
- Latinum podcast: includes Catullus' poems read in Latin
- Catullus purified: a brief history of Carmen 16 by Thomas Nelson Winter
- SORGLL: Catullus 5, read by Robert Sonkowsky


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Debates of Dec. 8th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #63 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was elected.
- Question Period
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Ban on Shark Fin Importation Act
- Strengthening Fiscal Transparency Act
- Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
- Safer Railways Act
- National Philanthropy Day Act
- Human Rights
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Senate Reform Act
- Streetsville Rotary Club
- Community Centre 55
- Employee of the Year Award
- Experience Genie Award
- Infrastructure
- Christmas Charity Organization
- Leeds—Grenville United Way
- King of Thailand
- Graham Dennis
- Violence Against Women
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Ballast Water
- Heron Emergency Food Centre
- Canada-U.S. Border
- Canadian Wheat Board
- John George Diefenbaker
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Minister of National Defence
- National Defence
- The Environment
- Agriculture
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Search and Rescue
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Infrastructure
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Rural Airports
- Justice
- The Environment
- Seniors
- Justice
- Fisheries and Oceans
- International Trade
- Veterans
- Housing
- International Trade
- Parliamentary Librarian
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Political Loans Accountability Act
- Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Rebuilding Act
- National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Delta—Richmond East
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice
Mr. Speaker, it is truly a happy and good-news day for justice. I am happy to report that today Bill C-22, the government's legislation to make the reporting of child pornography by Internet service providers mandatory, has come into force.
Police forces across Canada make every effort to combat the creation and distribution of child pornography. They cannot eliminate online sexual exploitation by working alone. Our government is providing police with the tools they need. Our government makes it clear that we all have a role to play in protecting our children from this unspeakable--
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. parliamentary secretary is out of time.
The hon. member for Random--Burin--St. George's.
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Judy Foote Random—Burin—St. George's, NL
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans has said that the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador is broken. Well, with the stroke of a pen he can help fix it. Sitting on his desk, waiting for his signature, are permits needed to fish sea cucumber for the Asian market.
Studies done by his department show that there is a healthy sea cucumber supply that can sustain a viable fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Will the minister stop procrastinating, sign these permits and agree to a commercial sea cucumber fishery for Newfoundland and Labrador?
Fisheries and Oceans
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
Randy Kamp Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I want to assure my colleague that Fisheries and Oceans Canada does support the emergence of a sustainable commercial sea cucumber fishery. Sustainability of the resource will be the primary consideration as we move forward on this. Economic prosperity, as well as current and potential markets, will also be considered. The department is committed to undertaking allocation decisions related to the new emerging fisheries policy. That is the direction in which we are going. We are taking this very carefully.
International Trade
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Anne Minh-Thu Quach Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, as part of the European Union free trade negotiations, talks have been under way since 2009 to get Canada to agree to extend patent protection for prescription drugs by at least three years, which would increase their price by close to $3 billion. An independent report published this summer and commissioned by the European Commission indicates that this agreement could have a negative impact on consumers of pharmaceutical products in Canada.
In light of this report, will the government finally protect the interests of Canadians and our health care system?
International Trade
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Ed Fast Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, I would remind the member that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations. We will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canada. We continue to consult closely with Canadians, stakeholders, and provincial and territorial governments. The member opposite should not prejudge the outcome of these negotiations. She should know that this government will always stand up for the interests of Canadians. We will only sign an agreement that represents those interests.
Oral Questions
December 8th, 2011 / 3 p.m.
Dick Harris Cariboo—Prince George, BC
Mr. Speaker, on Christmas Day 70 years ago, the Allies had no choice but to surrender. During seventeen and a half days of heavy fighting, 290 Canadians were killed and 493 were wounded while trying to defend Hong Kong. Those who survived spent the duration of the war facing inhumane conditions in prisoner of war camps in Hong Kong and Japan. After 70 years, the Japanese government has now apologized to Canadian veterans.
Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs please comment on the importance of this apology?
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Mississauga—Brampton South
Eve Adams Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to inform the House that earlier today, Canadian prisoners of war received an apology from the Government of Japan for the suffering they endured during World War II. For nearly four years, our prisoners of war endured systematic and continued abuse. They were frequently starved and they were forced into back-breaking labour. Of those who were able to return, many of them were disabled and many died prematurely.
This apology is an important step in reconciliation and healing. It recognizes the suffering of our prisoners of war while honouring their courage and sacrifice. I appreciate being allowed to share the story.
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Andrew Cash Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, 70,000 people are on a waiting list for affordable housing in Toronto alone. The government really does not get it. Low-income and middle-income Canadians right across the country are facing an affordable housing crisis. The government refuses to act, yet it could. It could work with New Democrats on a national affordable housing strategy but it does not.
Is building more prisons the only kind of housing program and strategy we are going to see from the government?
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Diane Finley Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Mr. Speaker, we do believe that every Canadian deserves a warm, safe place to put his or her head at night. We have made unprecedented investments in affordable housing for Canadians. Some 14,000 projects are under way, through construction or renovation. None of these things would have happened if the situation had been left to the NDP. As usual, although the NDP talks a good line, it votes against helping those who really need it.
International Trade
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
André Bellavance Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, through leaks we have learned details on the negotiation of the Canada-European Union free trade agreement, such as the discussions about the supply management system that the Conservative government deliberately left on the table, the price of drugs and the protection of culture. Since these matters particularly affect Quebeckers, they would like to be informed of the content and the potential impacts of the negotiations.
Will the government finally be open with Parliament and Canadians and stop negotiating behind closed doors?
International Trade
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Ed Fast Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier, this government has consulted broadly across the country on the EU free trade agreement, and we continue to consult. I want to assure the member that this government will only sign an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians.
In fact, these consultations have been the most broad and most effective consultations we have ever had. We have had the provinces at the table. We have consulted broadly with stakeholders. All the feedback we are getting is that we are doing it right.
International Trade
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
That concludes question period for today.
I understand there is an agreement between the parties to have some brief statements at this time regarding the Parliamentary Librarian's upcoming retirement.
I therefore recognize the hon. member for Ottawa—Orléans.
Parliamentary Librarian
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Royal Galipeau Ottawa—Orléans, ON
Mr. Speaker, today we honour the seventh Parliamentary Librarian.
William Young, Bill to most of us, is the incarnation of quiet wisdom.
As co-chair of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, I had the pleasure of working closely with Bill, as we tried to come up with innovative ways to promote the programs and services the library offers to parliamentarians.
It was as a plain member of Parliament that I met him 2,146 days ago to offer my support and to thank him for the above-the-call professionalism of his dedicated staff.
Many members know that I spend a considerable amount of time in the library. I have a deep appreciation for the vital and trusted work that the library staff provides to support my insatiable curiosity as a legislator and as a servant. I most certainly appreciate that this library does not charge fines for late books.
For some reason that I do not quite understand, particularly since we are all such nice people, I have been told that reporting to a parliamentary committee is not always a bowl of cherries. While I may doubt that statement, I will acknowledge that the last couple of years have brought their challenges as we have dealt with successive minority parliaments and the reality of a global recession, and the fiscal restraint measures that have gone along with it.
Bill always managed to overcome these challenges with ease, grace and humour. This definitely made our committee work much more enjoyable. I am sure that his management team, and all Library of Parliament employees for that matter, really appreciate his style.
Style notwithstanding, he and his team have also delivered on their promises. Each year our committee has seen measurable progress on the broad-based plan of renewal that Bill initiated when he took over the role of Parliamentary Librarian six years ago. These are things that, by and large, may go unnoticed by other parliamentarians, such as the extensive managerial reforms that have taken place to ensure modern controllership and innovation in services.
Pass(e)port is a selection of articles about Canada or current issues of interest to parliamentarians. The articles are gathered from online international news sources every week. It was developed in committee by my friend and colleague, the hon. member for Ottawa—Vanier, in order to better connect parliamentarians to the rest of the world.
Given that Bill devoted most of his career to Parliament, I do not think it would be an exaggeration to say that much of the Library of Parliament's effectiveness today can be attributed to Bill.
The former prime minister, the Right Hon. Paul Martin, was inspired when he appointed Bill as Parliamentary Librarian. The current Prime Minister displayed his legendary wisdom when he extended that appointment.
Last summer I undertook to read Bill's doctoral thesis, but it took me a week to read the title, "Making the Truth Graphic: The Canadian Government's Home-Front Information Structure and Programs During World War II". I will finish reading the thesis in time for the book report.
In conclusion, I would like to say a few words to Bill's prospective successors and give them a bit of perspective about working at the Library of Parliament.
Since Confederation, we have had 43 leaders of the opposition, 35 speakers, 22 prime ministers, 18 members for the district that I represent, and 12 clerks of the House of Commons. Against all this, the Library of Parliament is a model of stability. We have had only seven Parliamentary Librarians. They get to keep their job. On average, they have each served two decades.
As many of you know, I count every day that I am here. This is to ensure that every day counts. Psalm 90:12 says, "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom".
And as we count our service here in days, parliamentary librarians count theirs in decades. William Shakespeare was right when he wrote, "The better part of valour is discretion". William Young is blessed to live by those wise words.
In closing, on behalf of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament and on behalf of every member of this House, I would like to commend Bill on all of his excellent work and extend our best wishes for his retirement.
On behalf of the Standing Joint Committee of the Library of Parliament, and on behalf of every member of this House, I want to close with a heartfelt bravo and our best wishes to Bill and to his family on his retirement.
Like that of his predecessor and my esteemed friend, Erik Spicer, may Bill's retirement be long, fruitful and filled with serenity and delight.
Parliamentary Librarian
Oral Questions
3:10 p.m.
Libby Davies Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise in the House today to pay tribute to Bill Young. I have had the pleasure to know Bill Young since 1997, when I was first elected as a new member of Parliament.
I first encountered Bill at the human resources committee where he served as an analyst. As the lone NDP member, I was trying to figure out how committees worked and what we were meant to do.
I had many chats with Bill and because of him, I came to appreciate what an amazing resource the Library of Parliament is, and also appreciate the role of the analysts. Their superb ability to help committee members and MPs generally in such a non-partisan way is something on which all of us rely.
His career at the Library of Parliament, where he also occupied the positions of principal and senior research officer, spans 18 years. Bill Young was also deputy team leader, Social Security Reform -- Coordination Group for Human Resources Development Canada, from 1994 to 1995.
As we know, he was appointed as the Parliamentary Librarian in 2005. I would like to read from when he appeared as a witness before the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, because I think it gives us a flavour of his passion and his dedication. He said before that committee:
I'm very honoured to have my name go forward for the position of the Parliamentary Librarian, because for a political historian like I am, it's a job that brings both my passions and interests but also my training and experience. As I have mentioned, it's almost twenty years that I have worked with parliamentarians from all parties at the parliamentary research branch.
He went on to say:
For nearly 150 years, the Library of Parliament has been a shining light on our country's political and historical landscape. It is an architectural gem, a historical landmark and a unique institution that serves Parliament as well as the general public....While the library remains a repository of books and other printed information, it has moved into the technological era in its collections and reference services.Over 30 years ago it added a research and analysis function. During the past decade, it has been the public face of Parliament by providing information to citizens about how our Parliament works.
That is what Bill said to the standing joint committee.
As a trained historian, academic and then as a researcher, Bill has spent most of his career at the Library of Parliament. Shortly after he took the reins as the seventh Parliamentary Librarian in 2005, he set in place a broad-based plan for renewal of the institution to ensure that the library remained relevant for parliamentarians well into the 21st century.
Bill took on the big task of modernizing this honoured institution. This meant figuring out what it was that the users wanted and needed, and also how they wanted it to be delivered to them at a time when shifts to information technology and social networking seemed to be happening almost every day.
Bill has been with the library so long it is almost like he is part of the permanent collection. If he were a book in the library's collection, I think his staff would have a very difficult time deciding where to store him. He is certainly rare and valuable, so they would want to keep him under lock and key, but I am also sure that many people would be constantly referencing him that the tendency would be to leave him on a table by the main doors, just to save time.
I do not think it is too much of a stretch to say that he is the reason the library remains relevant to parliamentarians today. Not only is it relevant, but it is vital to our work. On behalf of the NDP, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for his dedicated public service to us and all Canadians over so many years. We wish him all the best in his retirement.
I have just one word of caution. We do not want him to watch CPAC too often. We do not want him to worry about committee reports anymore. Because of his stellar work, we know it is all being left in good hands. I extend our congratulations to Bill.