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Douglas County's unemployment rate has dipped to 5.8 percent, the lowest it has been since the conclusion of the fourth quarter in 2008.
The number comes as great news for the county, which just released its 2013 first-quarter data days after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put out its year-to-year statistics that showed Douglas County as having the seventh-largest increase in employment from the end of 2011 to the end of 2012, out of the 328 largest counties in the U.S.
Douglas County increased its total number of jobs to 98,500, up 5,000 from a year ago, a 5.1 percent increase. The study also showed the county as second in average weekly wage increase of the 328 counties — which account for 71.3 percent of all jobs and 77 percent of all wages in the country.
Leading the way in weekly wage increase was California's San Mateo County, which saw a 107.3 percent bump, vaulting from $1,563 per week per person to $3,240. Douglas County workers saw an average increase of 48 percent, increasing from $1,075 per week in 2011 to $1,591 in 2012. Wages for the No. 3 locale, Virginia Beach, climbed only 13.3 percent.
Yet while the $516 increase appears to be an astounding one, according to Douglas County spokeswoman Wendy Holmes, it is skewed by the fact that wages increased 362 percent for the industry of "management of companies and enterprises."
"When you remove that group, wages in Douglas County are only up 7.9 percent," Holmes said, pointing to the other 18 industries that were weighed.
Still, that is a positive sign for a county that between the fourth quarters in 2010 and 2011 ranked No. 318 with an 8.6 decrease in wages, all industries considered. The county only had three industries that were down, and with the addition of 5,000 new jobs there is a lot to be pleased about, said Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella.
"I would say it is because of two things," Repella said. "It says that businesses that are already here are doing well enough to start giving people salary increases. It is also attributable to the type of businesses that have been choosing to come here. We have a lot of corporations and headquarters coming here, which brings in higher salaries."
Repella views the way in which the county altered how it did business once the recession hit as a driving factor in why the county is doing so well today.
"Four years ago, we knew we were facing a very, very different time in the history of Douglas County," she said. "We had to change how we interacted with the business community and really create a very business-friendly culture."
The result, she said, has created an "upward spiral" that has continuously helped land large corporation such as Visa USA Inc., Redwood Trust and Charles Schwab, all of which don't even factor into the recent data as they are still on the way in.
"So much of it is about the attitude," Repella said. "When there is a government jurisdiction that is difficult to work with, businesses tell each other, word gets out, and that jurisdiction gets a bad reputation.
"When you have a government jurisdiction that is great to work with, they share that with each other as well, and that positive reputation pays off. It is rare, from what all these businesses tell me; it is shocking that it's rare, but it is rare."
Whether it is speeding up the permit process or simply listening to the needs and desires of prospective companies, Repella said the county is doing everything it can to bring business in and keep that pro-business momentum going.
"We are in a very healthy position," she said. "But what really matters to me is that people can provide for their families. That's what all this data means. You can look at all the numbers and you can beat yourself in the chest, but knowing that people are doing well, that's really what matters in the end."


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The Chocolate Factory prides itself in offering quality gourmet chocolates in a wide variety of mouth watering flavor, formulated with only the finest ingredients. Our irresistible silky smooth blended chocolates make delicious rich candies for any occasion!
Chicago Architecture Foundation/ ArchiCenter
Chicago: You Are Here, a permanent exhibition, is free and open to the public daily in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the Loop, along with bold images, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. Temporary, architecture-themed exhibitions throughout the year. Free and open daily. Check website for details. Full schedule of lectures, workshops, special events and presentations at noon, evenings, and weekends throughout the year. Free or low cost. Check website for listings.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
Four historically significant buildings are owned by the State of Illinois and are maintained as part of the Bishop Hill State Historic Site. These architectural treasures are the two-story Colony Church (1850), the three-story Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony Barn (mid-1850s) that has been relocated behind the Hotel. In addition, the central village park contains a reconstructed gazebo and war monuments. On the south edge of the village, stands a new brick Museum to house a comprehensive collection of paintings by colonist and self-taught artist, Olof Krans (1838-1916). Hours and days of operation change with the season. Please call to confirm your visit.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
This new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching the universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum features an authentic early 20th century German rail car, an inspiring Hall of Remembrance for contemplation and reflection, a permanent exhibition chronicling life before, during and after the Holocaust, a youth exhibit for 9-11 year olds highlighting lessons of the Holocaust and a 225 seat auditorium.
The University of Illinois Pollinitarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowering plants and their pollinators. Its location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically and conceptually. Changing exhibits relate to world events and ongoing research on pollinators. Guests can explore beekeeping equipment, see live demonstrations and play interactive games. Because so much depends on pollination, the UI Pollinatarium is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of pollination as a remarkable ecological partnership and an essential ecosystem service.
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
Science Storms at the Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago presents Science Storms, an unprecedented and dramatic permanent exhibit in the Allstate Court that reveals the extraordinary science behind some of nature's most powerful and compelling phenomena—tornadoes, lightning, fire, tsunamis, sunlight, avalanches and atoms in motion. Inside the 24,000-square-foot exhibit, you'll investigate the basic scientific principles responsible for nature's biggest wonders while you get a hands-on, up-close look at these wonders themselves. Science Storms puts you in the middle of the action and lets you search for answers as to how and why things happen in nature.
Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
John Deere Harvester Works Combine Factory Tours
Tour Deere & Companies largest combine factory and Visitors Center. Minimum age 13, closed toe shoes required, tours subject to availability and factory production schedules. Watch combines made from beginning to end. Watch them dipped in the famous green paint and watch workers and machines create these amazing agricultural machines. To Schedule a tour call 800-765-9588. Tours are Monday through Friday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by appointment. Tours are guided and take place aboard motorized vehicles.
CITY:East Moline
The Chief Keokuk Campground features 70 pads with electrical hook-ups for trailers, plus 25 tent sites. There is a shower building on site. A sanitary dump station is near the camping area. The cabin is located on a slope overlooking Johnson Lake. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are provided outside. A full-size bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches are provided inside. The cabin has heat and air conditioning as well as two ceiling fans.
Route 66 Park & Tourism Center
This small park is right on Route 66, and it's a great place to check out the town of Atlanta. It is a great park, including flat area to run and playground for the kids to climb and run on, you and your family are sure to enjoy.
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Tree ripened peaches & nectarines from July - August, and apples from September - December. This farm market is open 7 days a week with seasonal produce, preserves, pickles and other specialty food items and gifts.
CITY:Alto Pass
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Ackerman Farms, celebrating over 100 years as a working family farm, invites everyone to join us from the 3rd week in August through the 3rd week in December. We feature over 150 different varieties of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes, over 25 varieties of beautiful hardy mums, and over 15 varieties of apples from our orchard - everything you need for your fall decorations and for your table. Plan to spend the afternoon with us in our family friendly corn maze, ride a hay rack, browse the gift shop and visit our friendly farm animals. At Christmas, join us for hot cider by a cozy fire and leisurely shop our wonderful Christmas selection of gifts and decor. Don't forget to call us to schedule birthday parties or class field trips.
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Taste soft reds, crisp whites, and luscious fruit wines all made at the winery using the best of Illinois grapes. Watch wine being made and then relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or on the deck overlooking the vineyard. The Sweet & Savory Plate of meats, cheeses, fruits and chocolate is available daily for a light lunch or snack. Special events are help throughout the year including vineyard tours, festivals, and wine and food pairings. A small private room is available for showers, parties, and meetings. Visit their website to learn more about Famous Fossil wines or upcoming events. Open: June thru December: Daily: 11 am to 6 pm; January thru May: Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday: Noon to 5 pm.
One of only seven in the world and the only one in North America, the Baha'i House of Worship is the largest and oldest surviving Baha'i Temple. Standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, the auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, offers a scene of unsurpassed beauty. It is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. This imposing and dramatic structure has received numerous design awards, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
CITY:Lake Forest
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The historic landmark Auditorium Theatre, an architectural masterpiece designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, opened in 1889. The Auditorium, which regularly hosts live performances, is renowned for its amazing acoustics.
The Chanute Air Museum celebrates the 76 year legacy of the former Chanute Air Force base and the development Illinois aviation. The Museum showcases over 30 aircraft, including a rare P-51H Mustang and XB-47 Stratojet, while exhibits include "Life at Chanute" and "The 99th Pursuit Squadron: From Rantoul to Ramitelli and Beyond." Bus parking and a gift shop are available.
Lambs Farm features a farmyard with a petting area and a variety of attractions like mini-golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. There is also a pet shop, the Country Inn Restaurant, a thrift shop, and a country store and bakery that benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities.
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY:Pleasant Plains
A visit to Wagner Farm affords you the opportunity to take part in and experience first-hand the workings of a genuine American farm. Wagner Farm is an 18.6 acre farm preserved for the educational and recreational enjoyment for all. See how bread was made in a wood cook stove, hear the rooster making time with his crow or milk one of the farm's many cows. Explore the world of agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920-1950's.
Peace of Earth (an eco-friendly lodging experience) offers you the chance to relax and enjoy nature in a comfortable homey atmosphere in all seasons of the year. Guest rooms, cabins, and the ever-popular Tree House include queen-sized beds and a sitting/ reading area. All our lodging accommodations are television, telephone and internet free. Our great room in the Lodge includes a common area and dining room, both of which feature amazing wildlife viewing through the south-facing forty-foot-long window wall. Cedar decks wrap the Lodge and offer tree-top dining or relaxing. Take Highway 24 north of Rushville Middle School to Route 4 (Ray Road). Lodge is mailbox 41 on Ray Road.
Castle Rock State Park is located three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2. The 2,000-acre park includes rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. In one valley, 27 different types of ferns have been identified. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Picnic area amenities include tables, shelters, grills, toilets, drinking water and playground equipment. Six miles of marked hiking trails have been developed, and a public boat ramp/parking facility is located across from the park's main entrance.
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site commemorates Camp Dubois, the 1803-1804 winter camp of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. It was at Camp Dubois that members of the Corps of Discovery prepared for their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The 14,000 square-foot exhibit space contains six galleries that outline the background and history of the Lewis and Clark expedition from its conception to its meaning for today's America. Exhibits are kid-friendly, offering opportunities for hands-on engagement. A "reconstruction" of the winter camp, Camp Dubois, is located on the grounds near the visitor center. Its design reflects 1803 U.S. Army regulations for the construction of military posts. Interpreters are on-site daily in the camp to explain how the men prepared for the journey.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes (Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen,) endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that Southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center
Tour the restored home that the Reagan family resided in from 1920-1923, and meander through the Visitor Center and Gift Shop which features books and gifts highlighting the Reagan legacy. The tour includes the four-room Presidential Timeline exhibit and the viewing of a Reagan biographical video.
Epiphany Farms Restaurant is committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. We serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that nourishes us. Their "Farm to Fork" concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking the meal to the land that produced it. "Farm to Fork" means keeping money in the local economy and using only what the community can provide. It signifies attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in our dining room to share a meal together.
Named one of the top 12 children's museums in the nation by Forbes in 2012, here kids can explore more than 250 hands-on art and science exhibits, a planetarium, TV studio and the Tot Spot for toddlers. Discovery Center also boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park, the Rock River Discovery Park, featuring a two-story maze, water play area and dinosaur fossil dig.
"Lincoln: History to Hollywood," an exhibition of sets, costumes and props from the Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film "Lincoln," has opened at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex, located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Items of note in the exhibit include Lincoln's office set, a vignette of Mary Lincoln's bedroom, Lincoln's gloves, Tad Lincoln's tin soldiers, and the rocking chair where President Lincoln sat with Tad. Most of the furniture pieces in the exhibit are antiques from the Civil War era, not reproductions. The exhibits are on long-term loan from Spielberg and DreamWorks Studio. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum features more than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theatres and historic displays that takes visitors on a journey from Lincoln's humble beginnings through his Presidency. The "Lincoln: History to Hollywood" exhibit will be located in Union Station, across the street from the presidential museum.
Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours
The Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours feature guides dressed as President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln who reveal fascinating tales, myths and paranormal accounts of McLean County.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tours
Get an insider's look at this historic American landmark that has enchanted baseball fans for almost a century. Each 90-minute guided tour shows guests the clubhouses, bleachers, press box, dugout, field, and more.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.
Opened in October 2012, this brand new 80,000 square-foot building is a world-class facility located on Peoria's downtown riverfront. The museum features a 3D giant screen theater and digital planetarium, as well as history, science, art and achievement exhibits for all ages.
This beautiful spot features five acres of landscaped gardens including the Woodland Garden, Children's Garden, Herb Garden and several others. Tropical conservatory is open year-round. Outdoor Garden is open 8:30am to dusk year-round. Closed Mondays.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization with tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages. Visit CAF on Michigan Avenue to view our 1,000-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store or participate in a fun LEGO® building event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus, or even L train, including the CAF River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. Tours depart daily and are led by CAF's expert docent guides. Every fall, check out CAF's free annual Open House Chicago festival. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9am to 9pm. Learn more at architecture.org
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
CITY:Rock Island
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.
Get the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Take a free guided tour and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. It's also a great spot to eagle watch in the winter.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
This is the only remaining structure where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices. Lincoln and his final law partner, William Herndon, operated from the top floor of the building from 1843 to 1852. Filled with clutter and makeshift furniture, the offices draw a vivid picture of what a normal day was like for Lincoln and Herndon. Today the building includes a visitor center, federal courtrooms and attorney offices. ***Closed for historic renovation. Plans are to reopen in late 2015 with a restored dry good store, Lincoln's law office and federal court exhibits.***
The Science Center of Southern Illinois
This center was designed for children ages 3-13 and their families. The science museum features several interactive hands-on exhibits dealing with a variety of basic concepts of science, as well as special events and programs.
Dolphins soar, belugas dance and penguins parade in Fantasea, the aquatic show at Shedd Aquarium. The marine mammal presentations showcase the natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers.
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
Hands-on exhibits and daily-changing activities make every visit unique for young children and adults, too. Dig deep into the Dinosaur Expedition, try to stay dry in WaterWays, make a masterpiece in the KraftArtabounds Studio, and climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Toddlers can have fun in Kids Town and Treehouse Trails.
The Chicago Pedway Tour will lead you through the Pedway, the backdrop for an amusing and enlightening tour of some of the hot-spots (or a least warm-spots) of downtown Chicago. The tour focuses on interesting anecdotes and tales about some of the great buildings downtown, but it's also a study of the city underneath the city. The Pedway is a strange and wonderful place and adds so much to the city's personality. These are great tours for Chicagoans who want to learn more about the city and for tourists who want a full Chicago experience without ever going outside. The tour is 90 minutes and is $20. Monday/Thursday/Saturday at 10:30 am. Please note: the start location for the Monday and Thursday tour is at 40 W. Lake St. in the "Gallery of Shops." The start location for the Saturday tour is at start at Block 37 – 108 N. State St.
The Chicago History Museum is a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history. From permanent galleries to special exhibitions and exciting programs, people of all ages are able to experience the past and better understand the present. Please call for museum hours, pricing and exhibitions.
Located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River, from its colorful history to its modern-day role as a major transportation corridor. The museum features kid-friendly, interactive and computer animated exhibits. Steer a towboat through the locks and dam via simulator, measure your water consumption or come face-to-face with river fish in the aquarium. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Halloween fun awaits families at Brookfield Zoo's annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration. The popular daytime event, presented by Fisher-Price, features a Costume Parade, Costume Showcase, professional pumpkin-carving demonstrations, not-so-scary games and activities, special animal Zoo Chats, and haunted hayrides. For more information, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8000.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is located in Hyde Park on the University of Chicago campus. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided tours of this quintessential Prairie-style home, which the American Institute of Architects named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century.
This zoo overlooking Lake Decatur is home to animals from around the world, the Z.O.&O. Express train, the Endangered Species Carousel and the Zootique Gift Shop. Family events and activities are offered regularly.
Old State Capitol State Historic Site
The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. It is here that Lincoln practiced law, served as a legislator and gave his famed House Divided speech on slavery in 1858. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876. The current State Capitol Building is the center of state government, where visitors can watch Illinois politics in action when the legislature is in session. Open 7 days a week.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
The Adler Planetarium—America's First Planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The Adler offers interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on, minds-on STEM education programs, and world-class collections.
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
Take a tour of Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary. Personally guided tours are available seven days a week year round for up to six people per tour, but all tours are by appointment. Animal lovers can learn about, pet, hold, and feed some of the 350 rescued animals, comprised of 30 different species. All income supports the rescued animals. Critter Camp is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable, volunteer operated, no-kill facility that does not buy, sell, or exploit any animal.
CITY:German Valley
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Wonderful for families, friends for outdoor recreation. Additionally, the Watch Tower Lodge has hosted thousands of wedding receptions and offers a lovely setting in the beautiful historic park. This wooded, steeply rolling 208-acre tract, borders the Rock River in the city of Rock Island. Prehistoric Indians and 19th-Century settlers made homes here, but the area is most closely identified with the Sauk nation and its great warrior, Black Hawk. Voted one of the "7 Wonders of Illinois," this pristine park offers beautiful trails for hiking and walking only. Picnic areas are also available. While at the park be sure to visit the Watch Tower Lodge that houses a large reception area and the John Hauberg Indian Museum. The museum features Sauk and Meskwaki Native American Indian artifacts and displays depicting the four seasons and life of these tribes. A new exhibit tells the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki—how they came to live in the Quad City area, why they no longer live here, and, as the piece de resistance, a four-by-eight-foot scale model of the city of Saukenuk one of the largest Native American Indian settlements in the United States.
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The Chicago Flower & Garden Show brings springtime to winter with its 20 lush gardens, beautiful and fragrant flowers, trees and other plants allowing "newbie" gardeners and experts alike to experience the latest the industry has to offer. Top garden builders create fresh designs, while nationally-known presenters teach visitors how to get that professional garden look. It's all happening at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Be among the first to see new plant varieties for 2017 and experience the newly-redesigned Navy Pier. Enjoy art, free kids activities, wine tastings, cooking demos from noted chefs, and a shopper's paradise of garden gadgets, jewelry, and more. Special rates available for groups.
Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
We operate Chicago's premier Hop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in the classic red & green Trolleys and fun-filled Double Decker buses. We also offer private group transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings. For 19 years the Hop On Hop Off® sightseeing tour has been the gold standard for entertaining and informative tours. Covering 13 miles and 14 stops, the Signature Tour is an eye-popping adventure through the heart of Chicago, giving you the option of Hopping On and Off at your choice of stops to visit the hottest retail, cultural, and family attractions. Summer tours include neighborhood tours and night tours.
Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
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.
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years. Burpee Museum also features Homer, a sub-adult or "teen-age" Triceratops. Four floors of exhibits include Windows to Wilderness, a woolly mammoth skeletal cast, Pennsylvanian coal forest, a Native American exhibit, Geoscience, and a viewing lab.
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.
Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family-friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum that brings Aurora's history to life through demonstrations, exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Blackberry Farm is fun for all ages and is a great choice for your wedding, company picnic, birthday party or family reunion. All attractions are included with daily admission. Enjoy unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. Ice skating rink in winter when weather permits.
Magnificent, 1,700-acre museum of trees and plants from around the world. Hiking trails, paved roads, restaurant, gift shop, open-air tram and handicapped accessible facilities.
The second-largest art museum in the United States is home to more than 300,000 works of art, including "American Gothic" by Grant Wood, Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" and more. Renowned for its rare master works, at The Art Institute visitors can experience one of the world's most notable collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. With the addition of its Modern Wing, the museum now features an impressive showcase for its contemporary artworks.
Opened in October 2012, this new visitor's center celebrates the long history of the Caterpillar Company. Visitors can explore the past by taking a journey back in time via historic photos and antique equipment. Visitor favorites include a 24-foot tall 797 mining truck that doubles as a movie theater and a product floor complete with simulators to explore its world-famous product line.
Broadway In Chicago presents the hottest shows in Chicago's bustling Downtown Theater District. On the stages of the Oriental Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Bank of America Theatre, Auditorium Theatre and Broadway Playhouse, you will discover theater productions direct from Broadway, along with world premieres.
The town of Arthur is located in the heart of Amish country, home to more than 2,000 Amish residents and hundreds of charming countryside businesses, Illinois' Amish Country offers shopping, dining, special events and guided educational tours (some of which feature meals in actual Amish homes).
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
Museum of Science and Industry
A world of discovery awaits at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Explore more than 800 exhibits, including the legendary U-505, a German submarine captured on the high seas during World War II; take off on a Boeing 727 airplane for a simulated cross-country flight; descend down a mineshaft for a tour of a realistic coal mine; and witness robots at work in a toy factory. Take a seat at the museum's Omnimax Theater and watch awesome 3D flicks on a giant screen.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
The Midwest's number-one attraction is the place in Chicago for lakefront fun. Board a sightseeing or dinner cruise boat, and see a live performance at the outdoor Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one of Navy Pier's many boardwalk restaurants and browse the unique shops and stands (a great place to pick up a souvenir).


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Today my eyes were opened widely to a new duo from South Wales known as Man Without Country. Their latest single, 'Puppets,' is really unlike anything that has been playing in my headphones lately, but it's very clear that these two talented musicians are diligently working on an original sound depicted best in their biography — "Glacial guitar ripples spliced with an eerie synth pulse, yet with the ability to morph into an anthem when you least expect it."
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The Douglas County School Board adopted a resolution May 7 opposing the proposed revamped Public School Finance Act. Senate Bill 213, which hinges on voter approval of a $1 billion tax increase in November, is "profoundly contrary to the best interests" of Douglas County students and taxpayers, according to the resolution.
"For every additional dollar of taxes the residents of this county would pay, we would get back maybe 50 cents," school board President John Carson said.
The bill recently passed the General Assembly.
As proposed, it would bring an additional $43 million to $46 million to the Douglas County School District, but about $16 million of that would go to fund additional early childhood education required under the bill. The financial benefit would be further undercut by the impact of a potential state income tax increase on Douglas County's high per-capita income, school board member Kevin Larsen said.
The proposal increases full-day kindergarten, preschool and special education funding, and gives more money to districts with high concentrations of low-income students and English-language learners (ELL). Douglas County has relatively few students who fall into those categories.
Douglas County's dearth of at-risk students already ranks it among the lowest for state per-pupil funding among Colorado school districts, which has been a longstanding cause of concern in DCSD. But Senate Bill 213 expands the definition of at-risk, as well as the funding sent to those most-affected districts. Under the proposal, districts whose enrollment of at-risk and ELL students exceeds the state average would receive up to 140 percent of the statewide average.
Carson noted that Douglas County likely won't ever reach that concentration of at-risk and ELL students, and consequently won't be eligible for higher funding.
"It's just bizarre to me we're saying essentially a student in this district who might meet that same criteria doesn't get the same level of funding," Carson said. "That, to me, is a glaring flaw in this legislation that I've yet to hear any logical explanation for."
Larsen also believes the definition of at-risk is "simplistic" and excludes students with different, but equally serious needs.
The proposal decreases the amount of money districts receive for students in online schools; about 3,000 students from across the Front Range are enrolled in DCSD's Hope Online Learning Academy.
"That's a pretty significant portion of money," Larsen said, noting those students also don't qualify for at-risk funding. "At least in our case, most of our online kids are what would be defined as at-risk."
Finally, Larsen and other board members worry the bill threatens the passage of any local education ballot measure. They believe the statewide tax required to put the program into effect likely would make people hesitant to approve additional education taxes.
"It's largely a political exercise that rewards favored districts," board member Craig Richardson said of the bill. "I'm also struck by the magnitude of the tax increase. And it's light on changes. It's light on reform. It's light on transformation."
Larsen thinks the statewide tax will be a tough sell. However, the proposal won't expire until 2017.
"So that gives five potential November elections," he said, "which I think create a five-year window of killing potential (local) mill levies around the state."
If voters approve the ballot measure needed to fund the program, it would take effect in the 2015-16 academic year.


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The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby
gives notice that the following property is being considered for
disposal through sale:
Township 15 South, Range 16 East, SLB&M
Section 31: Lots 3, 4, E1/2SW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4
Section 32: N1/2, N1/2S1/2, S1/2SW1/4
Township 16 South, Range 16 East, SLB&M
Section 5: Lot 4, SW1/4NW1/4
Section 6: Lots 1 & 2
Containing 920.28 acres, more or less
Any party asserting a claim to a temporary easement or right of entry
on the subject property pursuant to 72-5-203, Utah Code Annotated who
wishes to make such easement or right of entry permanent may file an
appropriate application, as set forth in Utah Administrative Rule
R850-40-250(2). Applications will be accepted during the following
period of time:
From 7:00 A.M.
June 28, 2010
Until 6:00 P.M.
September 26, 2010
Attn: Chris Fausett
675 East 500 South, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 538-5100
Reference No.: PS 8449
Applications will be evaluated pursuant to Sections 53C-1-302 and
72-5-203(1)(a)(i), Utah Code Annotated. If no application is
received, or if an application to make the temporary easement or right
of entry permanent is not approved, the temporary easement or right of
entry will be extinguished upon the execution of a certificate of
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HUNTINGTON-Melvin "Dale" Christensen, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 28, 2009. He was born to Nels and Irene Christensen on Oct. 30, 1940 in Huntington, Utah. He married Edna Dorrine Tucker on Oct. 17, 1962. He then remarried her in the temple on April 27, 1977.
Dale was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an avid supporter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, Southeast Chapter. He loved being with his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, bird watching, and feeding the hummingbirds. He also loved playing his guitar and flutes. He was very gifted at working with wood.
He worked at Deer Creek for 27 years as a member of local union 1769. Dale was loved and liked by all who knew him and will greatly be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Dorrine Christensen; his children: Barbara (James) Durand of Ferron, Utah, Robin (Michael) Gordon of Huntington, Utah, and Nels Christensen of Huntington, Utah; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sisters: Darlene (Clyde) Thompson of Castle Dale, Utah, and Verlene (Gary) Cities of Lakeside, Calif.; brothers: Elwood (Judy) Christensen of Southgate, Calif., and Alan (Bonnie) Christensen of Ogden, Utah; and his beloved cat Darla.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Nels Christensen and Irene Olson; his sisters: Margie and Magde; and brother, Val.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Huntington LDS Third Ward Chapel (240 North Main). There was a viewing Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Huntington City Cemetery.
Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guestbook and share memories of Dale at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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By JB Clark/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Scattered snow flurries and near-freezing temperatures didn't keep beer enthusiasts from the first Tupelo Craft Beer Festival.
A big white tent in the middle of Veterans Park housed 30 beer vendors who offered 100 different types of beer.
Those in attendance carried a 6-ounce glass from vendor to vendor, trying each beer and then huddling around fires outside the tent to stay warm and discuss the different flavors.
"I've having fun even though I'm not much of a beer enthusiast," said Chase Michael, 24, of Tupelo. "I couldn't give you any expert quotes like, 'tastes of mahogany,' or, 'apricot,' but this one tastes a little like wood and I had one that tasted like fruit earlier."
Michael said he tasted a bunch of good beers and only a few that were "horrific."
Jacob Sharpe, 26, of Tupelo, was standing by one of the fires with a dark beer in his glass. "I'm drinking a mix of a chocolate beer and raspberry beer," he said. "It's delicious."
Sharpe was impressed with the event and the turnout, "You don't get a lot of things like this in Tupelo, so when someone comes in and gives us an option like this it's amazing. And them donating 25 percent of their ticket sales to the (Tupelo-Lee) Humane Society is a big, big plus."
The atmosphere of the event was friendly and jovial and the tent was filled with good vibes and the sounds of folk music.
"Everyone I've run into is as nice as they can be and they've done a great job putting out some fire and heaters for everyone," Sharpe said.
Katy Clark, 25, of Tupelo, used the beer festival as a way to get her friends to visit her.
"I work in Memphis and I'm visiting (Katy) for the festival," said Shahd Al Asadi, 24. "We're big beer fans and beer drinkers so it's good to see a variety of beer."
Clark said the festival made it much easier to convince her friends to make the trip to Tupelo.
Matt Leff, the event's coordinator, said everything was going great, despite the weather.
"The city dug holes for us to have bonfires and we have heaters and walls on the tents, so what else can you do about the weather," he said. "I do festivals in Nashville and the owners of Yazoo Brewing Company are from Vicksburg. They were like, 'Matt, things are getting good in Mississippi. You should look into it.' So I came down here with them and met some good people."
More than 800 tickets were sold online and almost 100 tickets sold the day of the event. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, which provided volunteers for the event.


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The Leafs Nation Podcast Part Deux
February 06 2012 03:15PM
Hey all, Danny Gray (or Granny Day) and I are back again this week, this time with fellow Leafs Nation (and fellow Pension Plan Puppeteer) Julian Sanchez, a.k.a. PPP. This time around, we attempted to record while watching the Leafs' game at the same time, a feat which will never again be attempted. As the Leafs trounced the Ottawa Senators 5-0 in this one, it meant I had a lot of extra editing to do, removing all the "WOOO!"
In any event, we've got a fun lineup of topics ready for your consideration, consumption, and cross-examination.
1. Scoreboard watching
Interlude: One Great City! by The Weakerthans
2. Trade deadline/PLAYOFFS/Mikhail Grabovski
Interlude: Remote Control by The Age of Electric
3. The Monster vs. Reimer
Interlude: Sweet Sixteen by Think About Life
4. Second-half stories
Interlude: Right On by The Roots (feat. Joanna Newsom)
5. That awesome beer commercial - you know the one
Outro: Es-So by tUnE yArDs
February 06 2012, 03:19PM
My favourite part was when I yelled "YESSS!" after one goal and JP assumed it was just that I REALLY agreed with him.


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If Donald Trump runs as an independent would you vote for him?
Do you agree with Aunt Zetunie that Donald Trump is a liar?
Should Fenway extend selling mixed drinks to the entire park?
Do you think the federal government will shut down Friday?
How do you feel about a possible government shut down?
Should Sen. Scott Brown cooperate with the authorities investigating sexual abuse claims at the camp he attended as a child?
Which Democrat would you vote for in 2012:
Do you think an ID should be required to cast a vote?
Would Hillary have made a better president than Obama?
Who would you rather see overthrown?


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nuclear energy
Introductionnuclear energy, the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom and released through fission, fusion, or radioactivity. In these processes a small amount of mass is converted to energy according to the relationship E = mc 2, where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light (see relativity). The most pressing problems concerning nuclear energy are the possibility of an accident or systems failure at a nuclear reactor or fuel plant, such as those which occurred at Three Mile Island (1979), Chernobyl (1986), and Fukushima (2011), and the potential threat to the continued existence of the human race posed by nuclear weapons (see disarmament, nuclear).
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The Eternal Quest for the Perfect Editor
By user13366078 on Apr 03, 2007
First of all, many thanks to Mike for inviting me to blog here!
One popular discussion topic among OneStop authors is about which editor to use. Newbies often ask for a recommended editor, then veterans start discussing why this editor is better than that etc.
Old-school authors prefer vi or emacs (I'm a vi fan too). Alan recently blogged about his favourite $400(!) programmer's editor. But most users tend to ask for a true WYSIWYG editor.
But WYSIWYG in an HTML world is an illusion because you'll never know what web browser your reader is going to use and what its interpretation of HTML is going to look like. Or maybe your "reader" is actually a web crawler or a person using an alternative form of rendering HTML. Check out this great video for a 5 minute evolutionary tour from the written word to the magic of the semantic web and you'll see how important the distinction between presentation and content is.
So, I ended up developing my own XSLT system that takes XML source (content), mingles it with XSLT style sheets (presentation) and spits out a complete OneStop page. This does not solve the WYSIWYG problem which wasn't my goal, but enabled me to concentrate on content while automating all the rest. And yes, I prefer using vi to edit the XML source and just about anything else.
Now the time is right to try something new. We have a Wiki system at Sun, based on the MediaWiki engine. I'll try authoring my next OneStop page using that Wiki, while trying to preserve as much of the OneStop look&feel as possible. Wikis aren't perfect, in fact they are a very pragmatic thing, but they are one step further from HTML towards what may become the future of OneStop. Let's see what happens.


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· Rewrote the GUI from scratch to fix kinetic scrolling and enable single tapping for opening folders on Symbian touch devices and restore desktop support, and generally made the GUI easier to use.
· Added keypad shortcuts for S60v3 (Symbian non-touch) devices and keyboard shortcuts for desktop platforms.
· Allowed switching between different application versions without losing settings (including login).
· Fixed miscellaneous bugs.
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ATI purchases Speedeburr product line
ATI Industrial Automation, an engineering-based developer of robotic peripheral equipment, has completed the purchase of the Speedeburr product line from the Norwegian-based Speedeburr AS. The line has been available through ATI since 1998, sold as Axially-Compliant (AC) deburring tools. Now all manufacturing and support of the products will take place at company headquarters in Apex, N.C.
The high-speed, lightweight air tools are designed with a floating rotary cutting burr for edge deburring and chamfering of such materials as aluminum and steel with a robot or CNC machine. While spinning at high speeds, a rotary cutting burr or file rides on a cushion of air that maintains a constant contact force. The rotary burr has a 45-degree cutting angle to achieve both lateral and axial compliance.
Chattering is prevented with the patented force control system that implements a very high stiffness in the path direction and a low stiffness in the contact force direction, the company says. The low inertia of the cutting burr helps the tools deburr parts quickly.


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Val Payne was given an opportunity to tell about his attending Old Spanish Trail training. He spoke at the Emery County Historical Society. The training was sponsored by the Old Spanish Trail Association and was held in Richfield. This organization would like to start a chapter in Emery County.
Payne handed out brochures about the Old Spanish Trail to those interested in documenting, education, preservation and protection of the Old Spanish Trail. He also reported on the progress at the Buckhorn Well Information Center. Approval has been given to salvage the building and the pump jack and locate them in the center of the fenced enclosure.
Lori Ann Larsen described and read a musical number written about 1874 that became the Iceland National Anthem. Annette Cook played the anthem for the audience.
Bernice Payne introduced Professor Fred E. Woods of Brigham Young University from the Department of Church History. She said, Dr. Woods has lectured nationally, internationally and is the author of several books and articles. He is the editor and compiler of the Mormon migration website, which was modified and upgraded in 2010. Bernice said, "This is a fantastic website and I use it frequently in the research that I do. Some of your ancestors may have diaries and entries that are recorded on that website."
She met Woods when he came to the Emery County Archives last year. He brought with him Perry Bjornsson the Special Collections Librarian from the National Library of Ireland. These two men are working from both sides of the ocean on research about the first Icelandic pioneers to the United States. They were interested in reading about Icelandic descendents living in our county. "We were able to introduce them to three Emery County families that were descendants of Icelanders," said BernicePayne.
Woods thanked the Historical Society for inviting him to share some of his research about immigrants from Iceland to Utah. He then thanked Bernice Payne and Dottie Grimes for helping in his research last year.
Iceland, is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean, located between Europe and North America. Though not part of the continental mainland, the country is considered European.
The island has a population of about 300,000 and a total area of 39,769 square?miles. The capital and the largest city is Reykjavik. Iceland is a mountainous island nation, about the size of Virginia or slightly larger than Ireland. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Iceland was first inhabited by Nordic people in the ninth century A.D.
Woods gave the group some background as to how he got started in the Icelandic immigrant research. He stated, "I am not Icelandic. In February of 2000, I got a phone call from my wife Joanna. My main area of research is in Mormon immigration worldwide to the United States in the 19th century. My wife had heard about a group of people meeting together in the Icelandic Association of Utah. They were discussing building a museum exhibit about Icelandic Mormon immigration.
"In the phone call of February 2000 my wife said, 'I think you're supposed to be involved with this.' Eleven years later, and I am still involved in it. This has meant a couple of summers of teaching at the University of Iceland. A wonderful experience. I love the Icelandic people. They have many descendents living here in Spanish Fork and in Cleveland," said Woods.
"Who were the first Icelanders permanently settling in America? Some of you may be surprised to learn that they were Latter-day Saint converts. These people were eager to settle in Utah. How did the message of Mormonism come to Iceland? This is the most unique group I have studied. I have been doing this research seriously since 1995. I do not know of any other group coming from this small place, settling in Spanish Fork and Cleveland.It begins with Gudmundur Gudmundsson. A very interesting person. He is buried in the Draper Cemetery. One of the few cemeteries that the LDS church owned. The very week that they were trying to determine whether or not to shut the cemetery down, they found out that Gudmundur Gudmundsson was buried there. This is a historic cemetery as he was one of the first missionaries to Iceland. He was born in 1825 in Iceland. When he was 19, he left his native land for Denmark, which was a common thing. He lived there for several years until he met the Mormons, was converted and ended up returning to his homeland. He wrote to his good friend Borarinn Halfidason, who was the other missionary. Halfidason had recently become a journeyman cabinetmaker. In Gudmundur's letter to Borarinn, he told him about the wonderful sect called the Mormons. Elder Erastus Snow's preaching made an impression on Gudmundur. Elder Snow was the Latter-day apostle over the preaching of the restored gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denmark.
"I teach about the international churches in my field. I will be teaching about Latin America tomorrow, then East Germany and then French Polynesia. Next week we will be doing Asia. It is very interesting for me to go back to the 1850s and see the sacrifices of men and women.
"For example Parley P. Pratt went to Chile in 1851. It took him two months to get there by ship. His wife was seven months pregnant. He was vomiting the entire way. A tough, tough mission. They were trying to learn Spanish and there was no religious freedom in the country. These pioneers really get to me.
"In 1851 Borarinn Halfidason and Gudmundur Gudmundsson were called to go back to Iceland by Elder Snow and preach the restored gospel in Reykjavik, Iceland and Vestmanaeyjar on the Vestmann Islands of Iceland. They arrived in the spring of 1851. Gudmundur said in a letter, 'I expected, every person who would hear the message, would believe the message which was so desirable. I felt the fruit of the gospel was so sweet and more desirable than any other fruit. I wished first and foremost that my relatives would partake of the gospel. But, alas, they would not. I preached to my brothers and they would not receive me. My pious parents had died and I felt alone and a failure. Then a short time after I found some friends that were believing and continued to be faithful. Though the laws were hard against us, so were the priests and reports in the press. I was often spit upon and mocked but I was filled with the love of God. I did not feel the least anger toward them. The ministers warned the people not to listen to the missionaries, whom they called false prophets who had come to deceive their countrymen,'" said Woods.
"This was very common treatment of missionaries throughout the world at this time. These were tough times for missionaries anywhere in the world. Things have changed though. I can tell you I am friends with the Lutheran Bishop of Iceland. He generates a lot more light than he does heat.
"Perry Bjornsson and I are collecting Icelandic manuscripts, journals, newspapers and translating and editing them. We are putting these out on the web. We are gathering images and anything we can find to flesh out the history of the immigrants," said Woods.
Last year, while doing research at the Emery County Archives, Woods and Bjornsson visited with some residents in Emery County that have Icelandic heritage such as Frieda Fillmore, Kit Anderson and Larue Lofley.
Nearly 400 Mormon converts between 1851 until 1914 came to Spanish Fork. The most came in 1855. Bishop Borour Didricksson helped these new arrivals. Woods then read a few excerpts from Bishop Borour Didricksson's testimony.
As a result of the missionaries preaching and conversions they were taken before the islands local court and were forbidden to preach. Borarinn's wife strongly opposed her husbands conversion, burned his Mormon literature. She became desperate and threatened to drown herself. It was not his wife that was drowned that year, but Borarinn himself. He lost his life in a fishing accident. Gudmundur informed Copenhagen of this tragedy and that 24 people on the island desired baptism, but no one was authorized to perform the ordinance, because Gudmundur was a teacher, not a priest. By 1853 Elder Thoreson came and the work started to increase again. They held a meeting and before the meeting closed Gudmundur was sustained as the President of the Branch. He was grateful to receive his new companion, who was ordained an Elder and baptized several people.
"The first Icelandic immigration to America, it is interesting to me to see the impact a small group of Icelanders have on Utah. For example the assistant acting vice president for many years at BYU is the great-grandson of Samuel Bjarnasson," said Woods.
"Samuel Bjarnasson the first Latter-day Saint Icelander (the first Mormon and first man) to immigrate to Utah was also the first Icelander to immigrate to America. He came with Margaret Bjarnasson and Hilda Jonsdottir.
"They left from Liverpool and arrived in the Salt Lake valley in 1855. According to tradition Brigham Young directed them to Spanish Fork where he thought they would fit in well with the Danes. However there is absolutely no evidence that there were ever any Danes there at the time. There isn't one Danish name in the records. Spanish Fork had just become a city in 1855. This was passed down as folk lore. They are buried in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
"Six years ago I wrote a book called "Fire On Ice, The History of Icelandic Latter Day Saints at Home and Abroad". At that time I calculated the number to be 412 that made it to Utah. However, some did not make it to Utah so the number is now 381. This is a small portion of the Scandinavians that came.
"In Utah we have identified 425 families that we are going to try and get the Icelandic manuscripts from for others to enjoy. In my research I use the Sail, Rail and Trail method. I use the sail before the trail or how they missed the boat. This is my primary area of research. I track every voyage that brought Latter Day Saints from anywhere to America. I find the passenger list, the US Customs list and match it with the LDS church list. I have tried for 16 years to find every journal I possibly can. So that even if your great, great grandfather or great, great grandmother did not keep a journal, possibly a dozen people on the ship did. I now have on line moe than 1,000 first person accounts typed word for word. I will continue to add to that record.
"We have finished 1840 to 1890 now we will do 1891 to 1932. This will be coming out on line next year.
We have tried to track down the ships that immigrants came on. From these records we get an idea of what was going on at the time. There were tough times in Iceland and you see this mass immigration from 1872 to 1900. About 16,000 of the total population of 70,000 immigrated mostly came to North America. Today there is a population of less than 300 thousand. This is not a big country but fabulous people.
"Imagine the trip. This is great stuff. This is the actual ship that they took "the Canoens". What a journey it was. Crossing over to Scotland down to Liverpool and then they crossed the Atlantic. Not knowing English, struggling, wanting to come to Zion. As one of the converts said, in his testimony, Notwithstanding the difficulty of the task, the fire of Israel was burning in our bosom, we forsook our homes, for the Gospel's sake," said Woods.
Woods went on and read excerpts from several immigrant letters and journals that told about their lives and the hardships encountered.
As far as Icelandic Missionaries, Magnus Bjarnasson and Luther Jonsson were the first Icelanders to be called as Latter Day Saint missionaries from Utah. They launched the second largest wave of Icelandic immigration to Utah from 1873 to 1914. Magnus wrote, The second of May 1873 we left Salt Lake on our mission to our native land and came to the Vestmann Islands. We began to spread the principles of the Gospel in their homes, which caused the local minister to have us summoned before the magistrate four times. In 1875 two more Icelanders, Samuel Bjarnasson and his son were sent back to Iceland for a year. Although they did not baptize anyone, they did however establish several branches of the church and several Icelanders emigrated to Utah, when they concluded their mission.
Borour Didricksson came back from Iceland thinking he was a failure, not one single convert. He then decided to write a missionary tract 186 pages long, because he wants to make a difference. The title "A Voice of Warning and Truth." That tract became the single most powerful tool for missionary work. The mission was shut down in 1914 due to World War I. From 1914 to 1975 there were no missions in Iceland. In Iceland that tract was still being used in the late 1970's when the mission re-immerges. It was even more important than the Book of Mormon translated into Icelandic, because Didricksson wanted to do something to make a difference. This was the most successful tract ever used in Iceland. The LDS Church now has the original document.
This was similar to Parley P Pratt's experience. When he came back from Chile he started teaching people Spanish, because he wanted a younger group to go to Latin America.
Fred E. Woods then told some facts about his life. By saying, I am the only member of my family that is a member, of course my wife and children are members. My dad went to the 7th Day Adventist Academy. My mother was a staunch member of the Church of Christ. My sister joined the Baptists. I had a grade point average of 1.7 in High School. I was voted the Most Mischievous in High School. The last thing I ever thought I would be is a Mormon, teaching religion at BYU. Long hair and a surfboard, Beach 101 was my style. I did not make many converts on my mission in Australia. I was in my early 20s. I had a lot of fun and I have been back four times through the years. It is sure fun to see the people I met and made friends with there. Doctor Woods thanked the large crowd that came out to the Historical Society meeting and for giving him the privilege of discussing the immigration of Icelandic people to Utah, to Spanish Fork and to Cleveland. Several of those in the group were from ancestors that came from Iceland and they were excited to hear this bit of history.


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Cristiano Ronaldo will face Manchester United for the first time since he left Old Trafford after Real Madrid were drawn against his old side in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The tie will also pit Jose Mourinho against Sir Alex Ferguson in the most mouthwatering tie of the first knock-out round of Europe's top club competition.
Ferguson joked he will now have to order some fine wine.
The two managers had a tradition of sharing a glass of red after their teams' encounters in the Premier League - though Ferguson described the first wine Mourinho ever provided him as being "like paintstripper".
Mourinho made amends with a £300 bottle of Portuguese red the next time around, and the last-16 match in the Champions League should be as mouthwatering as the wine.
Ferguson told the club's official website: "Well, it's the tie of the round. It's a great opportunity for our fans to see Cristiano again and also for me to meet up with Jose again - I'll need to order some good wine!"
United defender Rio Ferdinand welcomed the draw on Twitter saying: "Oh yes, Madrid!! What a great couple a games that'll be!! #Cristiano see u soon bro!!"
Emilio Butragueno, Real Madrid's director of institutional relations, said it would be a special match for Ronaldo - and for the two managers.
He said on www.uefa.com: "I am sure it will be a special game for him (Ronaldo). He's a great professional. I'm sure he's going to do his best to help us qualify. It's going to very, very special for him.
"It will be a thrilling experience for everyone. Manchester United are not only a great team but a great organisation known around the world.
"But we know it's going to be tough, Sir Alex Ferguson has been there over 25 years and he's a fantastic manager - he knows how to get the best out of his players and they have top players, but we are Real Madrid and we will try our best.
"I know the coaches have a great relationship. We are very happy with him [Mourinho] and I hope he's going to lead the team to the Champions League to make our fans feel proud of the team."
Barcelona will take on familiar foes AC Milan with the first leg at the San Siro.
Their most recent encounter was in the quarter-finals last season, when Barca prevailed 3-1 on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring twice in the second leg.
AC Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini told www.uefa.com: "Last season we faced them twice (the group stage and quarter-finals), this time only once fortunately. We are now used to playing in Catalonia.
"We are improving and I'm sure we will continue to do so until February.
"We face a perfect machine, even if they had more problems than usual this season in the group stage. Let's just hope we will qualify this time around.
"This is the highest hurdle we could face but if we manage to pass it we can go all the way."
Barca coach Tito Vilanova was having cancer treatment on his parotid gland on Friday before undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy.
Gandini said in support: "We are all very close to Tito Vilanova and his family and we wish him all the best for his surgery.
"We hope he will be on the bench against us."
German champions Borussia Dortmund face a tricky clash with Shakhtar Donetsk while local rivals Schalke take on Galatasaray.
Big-spending Ligue 1 outfit Paris St Germain will fancy their chances of beating Valencia, whose form has been patchy this season, and Malaga, who are performing better in the Primera Division, meet Portuguese champions Porto.
Bayern Munich take on Arsenal while Celtic meet Italian champions Juventus.
Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "This is a draw that we can be happy with. We know Arsenal well, but we must not underestimate them.
"It's important that we try to get a good result in London and get a goal to send out a signal.
"We can make it - we will go into it as favourites."
Celtic boss Neil Lennon called his side's draw against Juve "a beauty" but very tough.
Lennon told Sky Sports News: "Well in terms of glamour it's a beauty. Juventus are one of the great traditional European teams. They're current Italian champions and finished the group stage very strongly.
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United will play the first leg at the Bernabeu on February 13 with the return at Old Trafford on March 5.
Arsenal will play a week later with the first leg at the Emirates Stadium on February 19 and the second at the Allianz Arena in Munich on March 13.
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Vernal "Rex" Gray, 86 passed away October 9, 2013 at his home in South Jordan, Utah. He was born April 20, 1927 in Lehi, Utah to Hyrum Richard Gray and Charlotte Calloway Austin.
Rex worked on his parent's farm until leaving on his LDS mission to Grand Island, Nebraska. On June 4, 1951, Rex married Nina Taft in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, they lived in Lehi the first 5 years of their marriage, then moved to Kearns, followed by a move to Ferron, Utah where they stayed for 24 years. Rex ran heavy equipment of all types and was an extremely safe, respected operator. Rex was a member of Operating Engineers Local 3 for over 50 years. He worked out of town for a week to a month at a time to support his family. Rex held many callings in the LDS church including serving in the bishopric. He spent hours studying his scriptures. Dad enjoyed time with his family. He loved all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survived by his wife, Nina; 6 children: Bruce (Ronda) Gray of West Jordan; Ruth Ann Hotchkiss of West Valley City; Jerry (Jana) Gray of West Jordan; Kenny (Marie) Gray of Clinton; Deanna (Steve) Gravley of Queen Creek, Arizona; Carolyn (Andrew) Pierce of West Jordan; 21 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. Brother: Lynn Gray; Sister: Joyce Phillips. Preceded in death by his parents, 5 siblings and granddaughter Camille Gray.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the River, Second Ward Chapel, 1540 W. 10400 S., So. Jordan, UT. A viewing was held on Monday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. So. Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.) and on Tuesday from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery.
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Your Reflections on "Being"
Within a month of joining Speaking of Faith, I was told the program I work for was going to be changing its name. Since then, it's been a hectic journey of learning how to produce while supporting the name change tasks. But it has also been a crash course in the thoughtfulness of our listening community.
Ever since Krista first announced the change, I have been obsessed with reading your reflections. You have eloquently shared a range of feelings and opinions from loving the change to mourning the loss, to disliking Being. Here are some samples of what has been said:
Sad at the loss of "faith" in the name.
Many of our long-time listeners mourned the loss of the word "faith" in the title and wondered if it signaled a change in the editorial direction of the program. As we've pointed out, the content of our program will continue to be about "faith, meaning, ethics, and ideas." Robbyn's comment on our blog echoed many other listeners' sentiments:
"I really don't want the word 'faith' gone. It is so hard to find good conversation from faithful people these days. I can find myself and the common ground shared with all your guests, within this process of moving in faith in life. This is a movement of faith rather than belief. This is an active and intentional process. Being isn't, necessarily. I am seeing your conversations as a movement away from religious fanaticism and intolerance that can be within any religion, and toward the daily living within the mystery of life or faith or God or whatever one cares to call it. I want this conversation to continue to grow and open to new audiences, AND I want people to recognize that this is the process of faithing."
Like a name change, but not to Being.
Some of you supported changing the name but felt Being was not the best choice. We received many comments similar to this one:
"As one at whom the name change was probably aimed, I appreciate the effort to avoid offending those who find the word 'faith' offensive. However, I'm afraid that I'd rather be a little intimidated by the concept of faith than bored by the concept of 'being', which strikes me as far too general a term to have any meaning.
—Renee, commenting on our blog
Like the name change.
Many supported the name change for a host of reasons, from the fact that Being resonates with their experiences of the show to being able to feel more comfortable telling their high school students about it. These comments came from a diverse group, including non-religious and religious people:
"Understanding Being is essential to (and intrinsic to) all spiritual journeys. When we are comfortable with being, we can allow others to also be comfortable with being and as beings. As long as we see and practice only doing, we will not appreciate our essential nature as humans being. Understanding being is critical to peace."
—Peggy Beatty, via Facebook
"Anyone familiar with the work of modern Orthodox theologian John Zizioulas (Being as Communion, Eucharist, Bishop, Church, many others) will see the connection and appreciate the change. My suggestion would be to get Metropolitan John on your show to discuss Being from his theological viewpoint. Kate mentioned in one of her many replies that Being has deep theological meaning, and Metropolitan John has expanded this theological perspective greatly in the last 3 decades."
—Jeffrey Abell, via e-mail
Dislike Krista's name at the front.
Some people didn't like Krista's name at the front of the title. We included her name there to make it clear that she remains central to the show as host and editorial leader, but in most applications the new name will be heard as Being. The following comment included many of the reasons that people were upset at Krista's name being in the title:
"People who have not yet found your pioneering show are not familiar with Krista, and as another noted, her guests contribute the canvass on which she paints her enlightened questions and reflective responses and serves as a representative listener on our behalf. Placing her name first gives me the impression that she has been set up to be some guru, savant-type host. And, God willing, even should her career/discernment path take her in another direction, the show could continue as Speaking of Being, with __________."
—Patricia, commenting on our blog
Unfortunately, Being with Krista Tippett has an inappropriate connotation to it.
There were a handful of people that said they might stop listening to the program, while for many of you the name doesn't matter since the content will remain the same:
"Krista, thank you for doing what you do, whatever you call it! Most of my friends and I refer to your show as 'Krista Tippet' anyway. 'Did you catch Krista Tippet this week?' 'Make sure you listen to Krista's program this week.' Doesn't matter what you call it, the content is valuable to my being and unlike anything else available in my area."
—Bookmarkt, commenting on our blog


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