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Bonn, 25 June 2009 - On the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Bonn Convention, the Russian Federation has enhanced its support for the conservation of the Saiga antelope by signing the relevant agreement established in the framework of the Convention.
The Saiga antelope is one of most rapidly declining land mammal species worldwide. While one million of the ungulates still traveled through the Eurasian steppe as recently as the early 90s, their populations have dwindled to less than 100,000 animals today.
Illegal hunting and ecosystem changes are the main threats. There is a high demand for Saiga horn in traditional Chinese medicine, which is not only used in the Far East, but has also established markets in Europe. In addition, antelope meat serves as a protein source in particular for the poorer sections of the society across the Saiga's range.
At present, there is neither effective monitoring nor funding for projects. In addition, incentives in rural areas to sustainably manage Saiga populations are still missing. The signing of the Saiga Agreement by Russia brings new prospects of changing this.
CMS Executive Secretary Robert Hepworth said: "Russia's signature of the Saiga Agreement tonight means that all four of the main Saiga range states have now joined this CMS initiative and our partners to conserve these remarkable antelopes. Saigas have survived turbulent times in the past. The commitment of Russia, alongside Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is essential if they are to enjoy a stable future."
On the occasion of the signing ceremony in Bonn's city hall, Alexey Bazhanov, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation said: "Together with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, we will cooperate to ensure that the threats to the Saiga antelope during their long migrations are reduced. Awareness campaigns targeting the rural population will help to fight poaching and efforts will be made to minimise the impact of obstacles to migration."
Combating poaching is a key objective of the Saiga agreement. Monitoring Saiga numbers across national borders will record the development of populations for the first time in 15 years.
The Bonn Convention foresees the establishment of a network of protected habitats holding viable populations of animals living in the Eurasian steppe such as the snow leopard and the Mongolian gazelles as well as the Saiga. These include migration corridors aimed at preventing the fragmentation of populations and ensure sustainable migration patterns across international borders.
Kalmykia, a region on the northwest coast of the Caspian Sea in the southern part of European Russia, provides important habitat for the Saiga antelope. With the signature of the Russian Federation, Kalmykia as well as the regions around Astarkhan and Volgograd will be part of international efforts to protect the Saiga antelope for the first time.
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The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species and their habitats throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of UNEP, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale. UNEP/CMS is addressing all threats to the survival of migratory animals and to the migration process itself such as hunting, habitat degradation, climate change and obstacles to migration.
The Convention was adopted in Bonn, Germany, on 23 June 1979 and entered into force on 1 November 1983. Today, 111 countries are Parties to the Convention.
The aim of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use of the Saiga Antelope is to reduce current exploitation levels and restore the population status of these nomads of the Central Asian steppes. It entered into force in September 2006.
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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS): Saiga Antelope
Saiga Conservation Alliance
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Credit unions in Iowa had the largest gain in deposits in the country in the past year and the state's credit unions had the second fastest growth in assets.
The National Credit Union Administration, which charters and supervises credit unions, released Tuesday its third quarter statistics for the industry.
The report says deposits at the state's 116 credit unions grew to $10.1 billion, up 9 percent from the same quarter a year ago, the fastest growth in the country.
Assets held by Iowa's credit unions grew 8.2 percent to a third-quarter total of $11.69 billion, the second highest growth rate behind Idaho.
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Pursuing a Ph.D. in education with a focus in language arts and literacy, Katharine Covino has enjoyed her courses thus far. Of her choice to study at the university, she says, "The program offered at UMass Lowell is unique in its combination of study, research and practice. My initial interest was cemented once I starting communicating with Dr. (Jay) Simmons. His thoughtful answers to my questions helped me decide that UMass Lowell was the right fit for me."
Before beginning her doctoral work, Covino logged many hours in the classroom as a middle and high school English teacher in Austin, Texas. "From my first day teaching, I felt that I was making a difference," she says. Covino completed her Master's at night, balancing the challenges of working full-time with her own education and family life.
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The database, legally obtained from the County Clerks' Offices through a Freedom of Information Act request made after the shootings in Sandy Hook, Conn., that left 20 children and eight adults dead, has been called irresponsible, dangerous and leaning toward intimidation by online pundits.
Social media played a big part in the exponential spread of the story, whose map has been recommended more than 20,000 times. Two Facebook posts linking to the article on Sunday garnered 346 comments as of Tuesday evening. That's in addition to 167 comments posted directly to Facebook.com/LoHud since the article was published.
Numerous additional comments relating to the gun-permit map have appeared on posts in other unrelated articles. More than a dozen more people sent private messages via Facebook objecting to the map. The overwhelming majority of comments strongly object to the article.
The database also was mentioned in the Drudge Report, Memorandum.com, Breitbart.com, Thegatewaypundit.com, Instapundit, iOwnTheWorld.com and UrbanGrounds, along with Yahoo, ABC News and Fox News, among others.
More than 500 comments -- on both sides of the debate -- accompanied an article on CNN.com Tuesday.
The Journal News is owned by Gannett Co. Inc., which is also the parent company of USA Today and The Arizona Republic.
Hundreds of callers have complained, claiming publication of the database put their safety at risk or violated their privacy. Others claimed publication was illegal. Many of the callers were vitriolic and some threatened members of the newspaper staff.
"New York residents have the right to own guns with a permit and they also have a right to access public information," said Janet Hasson, president and publisher of The Journal News Media Group.
Robert Freeman, executive director of the state Committee on Open Government and an expert in the state's Freedom of Information law, has said all government records and data are presumed public unless a specific statute bars their release. Names and addresses are specifically deemed public records, he said.
This is not the first time The Journal News has been criticized for publishing information about gun permits. A similar article in 2006 received similar responses, although social media did not play as large a part in the spread of the article or of the complaints.
"We knew publication of the database would be controversial, but we felt sharing as much information as we could about gun ownership in our area was important in the aftermath of the Newtown shootings," said CynDee Royle, editor and vice president/news.
"People are concerned about who owns guns and how many of them there are in their neighborhoods," she said. "Our Freedom of Information request also sought specifics on how many and what types of weapons people owned. That portion of the request was denied."
Scott F. Williams, 41, of Haddon Heights, N.J., who served in the Marines as a rifleman, was one of the very few callers who agreed to identify themselves and comment on why they called.
"This is what I see," he said. "It's all in the context of the shootings in Newtown … it gets us all talking about gun control. That people are at a heightened concern makes sense to me. I am a gun owner and a pro-Second-Amendment (person). I try to be rational." He called the newspaper's decision to link to the database "highly Orwellian."
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Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in the month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities.
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.
Located 4 miles north of I-80 at exit 19 and adjacent to the historic Hennepin Canal. Shady, quiet camping in the midst of nature's wonders. Spend a night in one of our four rustic cabins. Try the Yurt Accommodations. It is 20 foot diameter, and sleeps 8. It has one queen bed and 2 bunk beds with a full on bottom and twin on top Rent a canoe or kayak and relax on historic Hennepin Canal. Bring you own bicycle or simply walk to enjoy the recreational trail along the Hennepin Canal. The town of Geneseo has great Victorian homes with welcoming porches. In additional to the RV camp sites, there are 12 tent sites available. Internet services on site.
History in the Paint Public Art Tour
In the summer of 2013, a collective of artists, called the Walldogs, came to Kewanee, IL to paint 15 historic murals depicting the long history and heritage of the city. These paintings can be found on many downtown facades, as well as at the Amtrak Station that brings new people to the area, every day. About this mural: Kewanee was founded in May of 1854, when the Military Tract Railroad was routed to the north of Wethersfield. The town founders were from Wethersfield Township to the south, Sylvester Blish, Ralph Tenney, Henry Little and Sullivan Howard, plus Nelson Lay from Wisconsin. Colonel Berrian, civil engineer who supervised the laying of the track through this area, was asked to choose a name and he decided on "Kewanee," a Winnebago Indian word for "prairie chicken." In 1921, Wethersfield's 2,000 people asked to be annexed to Kewanee with its 16,000. That 18,000 would turn out to be Kewanee's peak population.
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 Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a 535-mile loop trail in northern Illinois. It goes from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi along the northern border of Illinois and then loops back across the state along the Illinois River and the Hennepin Canal. 200 miles of the route is on paved township and county roads while the rest is on limestone trails or paths. Hennepin Canal Communities - Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo and Colona.
This historic building showcases warmth and spirit and is stocked with primitive favorites: cupboards and buckets featuring folk art, early country in old paint & original surface, barrels & quilts, tables and bowls. Peruse through garden accents, textiles, pottery, yellowware, treenware, handmades and dried everlastings to accent your home décor.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
Antique Engine & Tractor Association Working Farm Show
Visit the 50-acre showground and experience the fall harvest early 1900's style. The event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engines, garden tractors, farm tractors, and equipment. Tractor pulls, craft demonstrations, speakers, children activities and music are featured daily. Food is available and parking is free. Take the kids on a train ride throughout the showground. .
Cruise the highway; treat Mom to the sights and sounds of Henry County's Thrifty on 150 from Route 6 in Coal Valley to Galesburg. It's a day to shop for deals at the many antique, plant and yard sales. Make a stop in Alpha to visit the car show and the plant sale at Gazebo Park.
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer and visit the World's largest outdoor pork barbeque held on the streets of Kewanee. Events include a parade, carnival, concessions, craft show, three-day flea market, live entertainment stages. Open 7 am to 10 pm. Bringing home the chops since 1941.
Bishop Hill Prairie Arts Center
Enjoy watching the potter in an open air studio creating artwork on the potter's wheel. The center also features rug, broom, weaving and spinning artisans.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Central Illinois' most unique farm market. Wagon rides, playground, corn maze, farm animals, Apple Express train. Farm market filled with unique gifts, fresh produce and specialty foods such as jams, salsas, soups, etc. The large bakery provides an assortment of fresh baked goods and a great lunch on weekdays. Lunch served on weekends in September and October from The Old Market Eatery.
Andover Historical Museum & Grounds
This former home of August Rehnstrom was a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860s. The lawn features the bell from the area's first two-story school and millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill.
Enjoy this 411-acre park and 132-acre lake. Biking/running trails, beach/swimming boats, canoeing, fishing, lakes and rivers. Sight of the Heritage Days Festival, the Cardboard Boat Regatta, & the Great Balloon Race.
The Outsider Gallery is filled with whimsical, elegant, and functional items from regional artisans Steve and Marsha Carleson. Marsha makes handmade paper, 3-dimensional paper pieces, bowls, vases, bottle cap tables and other objects of whimsy. Steve makes glass ornaments, beads, and fused glass pieces with the occasional traditional Swedish tina boxes combined into the mixture.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Atkinson Motorsport Campground
Enjoy your stay at the state of the art campground. There are 28 sites that will easily accommodate a 40' motor-home and then some! All sites have electricity and water, while some have sewer. A dump station is at the east end of the campground. There are 6 total shower houses also available: Each room has a shower, toilet, sink and hooks to hang your towel. Enjoy your evenings with a fire in the public use area. This is a great place for getting to know your neighbors and sharing stories about your day of riding and fun!
Windmont Park, a 20-acre site on the city's southwest side, is one of the most attractive settings of any park in the Midwest. A lagoon is surrounded by a large variety of trees and shrubs, and the eye is drawn to an iron footbridge that crosses the lagoon. There's also a sidewalk that circles the water. A fountain donated to the park by a group of citizens adds a finishing touch to the scene. Recently installed at Windmont were an disabled accessible fishing pier, a new shelter, playground equipment and wider sidewalks for walkers enjoying the jaunt around the lagoon.
Museum celebrating the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. See the authentic railroad memorabilia. Great for kids and rail fans! Right next door to the Amtrak Depot.
The Feathered Nest at Windy Corner Farm
A delightful artist haven offering a mix of Victorian eggs, feathered masks and wreaths, floral arrangements and intimate miniature portrait silhouettes. Windy Corner Farms and The Feathered Nest gardens and studio are an experience soon to be a cherished memory.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The holiday festivities in Bishop Hill begin with Julmarknad, or Christmas Market. This event is based on Scandinavian customs dating back to the Middle Ages when farmers and artisans would gather in the village squares to sell their wares. Bishop Hill businesses will be offering unique gifts, handmade wares, antiques, quilts, collectibles, baked goods, delicious foods, and Swedish imports. Businesses will be open from 10-5pm. Scandinavian foods such as herring, lutfisk, and rye bread are also in abundance. Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community bakers on Friday and Saturday.
CITY:Bishop Hill
One of Illinois' finest examples of courthouse architecture, this stately structure was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county.
Jordbruksdagarna – Agriculture days
Celebrate Bishop Hill's agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, and Colony stew. Hours: 10am to 5pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Discovery Depot Children's Museum is a non-profit institution providing fun and educational programs for children and families. Interactive exhibits, programs, and collections will stimulate curiosity, promote discovery and encourage learning. Creative playground facilities outside for children too. Through these resources, visitors will gain a better understanding of our world.
Atkinson Motorsports Park (Gob Hill)
Looking for an adrenaline rush in Henry County? Experience the thrill of the Hill! Filled with 200 acres of unrestricted trails, undiscovered timber, rugged hills, steep valleys and lakes. Gob Hill is a motorsport enthusiast's dream. More conservative riders can enjoy over four miles of perimeter road riding, with beautiful Midwestern vistas. Gob Hill is also home to a children's dirt track perfect for knee-high dirt trackers. There is also a motocross track.
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center features a clubhouse with fireplace and large screen TV's. You will also enjoy the restaurant, sports club, swimming pool, 9-hole golf course and weekly entertainment. This camping and RV resort offers fishing for bass, blue gill, and catfish, hiking trails, children's swings, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, bags, a beverage store, and wireless Internet at the clubhouse. Secluded from the highway, but only ten miles to Quad Cities Airport in Moline and six miles to Interstate 80 in a beautiful country setting. The Event Center offers seven events per season: Hillcrest Music Fest, Illinois BBQ Fest, American Country Music Fest, and Quad Cities Haunted Woods. The center is also the home of reality TV show, American Resort. Camping and RV reservations can be made online or by phone. For information on upcoming festivals at the event center visit www.hillcresteventcenter.com.
Stay for a night, a weekend, or longer in the peaceful beauty of historic Bishop Hill. The Gallery Inn, located on the 2nd floor of the original 1856 Bishop Hill Colony Administration Building, offers three tranquil guest rooms, each with a queen bed and private bath, and a large shared sitting room overlooking the village park. It's the perfect spot to enjoy Bishop Hill's festivals and special events.
CITY:Bishop Hill
This historical tour of Old Main at the Knox College campus includes stories about the Lincoln-Douglas debate held at Old Main, the sole remaining original site of the famed political debates.
Those Were the Days - Knox College
In this 1940s romantic comedy a middle-aged couple looks back on their college days and courtship. The movie was filmed at Knox College in Galesburg, the alma mater of writer George Fitch (a Saturday Evening Post staffer), whose novel inspired the film. The "Old Main" building at Knox College is the only remaining original site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas senatorial debates.
Sunnyfield Greenhouse & Garden Center
Professional growers offering 1200 varieties of annuals, perennials, grasses, vegetables & vines. Heirloom tomatoes a specialty. Visit the expanded display gardens to gather ideas and shop a variety of unique gifts and planters for your garden. Landscape design and installation available. Open April 1 through October 31.
Home to one of the earliest educational enterprises in Illinois, the park and its sister site, Jubilee College State Historic Site, are located 15 miles northwest of Peoria near Kickapoo. In addition, to the rich history of the college, the park offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and camping. Jubilee College State Park has more than 40 miles of multi-use trails that wind through woodland, hills, ravines and prairies. Mountain bikers are reminded that horses have the right-of-way on the trails.
This unique winery includes a remodeled barn that serves as a wine shop and a bed and breakfast in a historic home overlooking the vineyard, all located on a sesquicentennial farm.
Atkinson Historical Society Museum
This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Canal, Rolle Bolle and Henry County.
More on 34 - Miles and Miles of Sales
Treasure hunters and pickers alike find bargains traveling over 100 miles through five counties and 18 towns. It's not your typical garage or yard sale. Day trippers will find an array of items from vendors who line the streets to sell their wares with selections from antiques and collectibles to everyday things.
Return to the serenity of an earlier time with a visit to this restored Swedish village. See traditional craftsmen at work, explore our museums, visit our numerous and unique shops and dine in one of our Swedish-American restaurants.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Step away from the everyday to the ultimate retreat. The Twinflower Inn features four suites and two guest rooms. Built as the original Colony Hospital in 1855, the inn is one of 10 original buildings lovingly restored in the village of Bishop Hill a national historic landmark. It's your home base for a weekend adventure to begin.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Good's European Bed & Breakfast Suites
If you're traveling in Western Illinois, stop in at Good's, then stay overnight in one of four European Bed & Breakfast Suites! Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast at the Rathskeller, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Each room is tastefully appointed with furniture collections featured in Good's American Furniture Showplace store.
Seminary Street Historic District
Seminary Street is one of the Midwest's success stories in downtown restoration and revitalization, featuring historic Galesburg buildings that now thrive as restaurants and specialty shops.
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
Author-poet Carl Sandburg was born in the the three-room cottage at 331 E. Third Street in Galesburg on January 6, 1878. The modest house relfects the typcial living conditions of a late-nineteenth-century working-class family and features many furnishings that once belonged to the Sandburg family. Behind the home stands a small wooded park which features the Quotation Walk, a celebration of the Prairie Poet's work and words. It is in this tranquil setting that the ashes of Carl Sandburg and his wife Lilian were liad to rest beneath Remberance Rock.
Enjoy big city dining in a small town atmosphere. The unique American cuisine, and premium wine selections are a treat for anyone visiting Galesburg and especially for our regular customers.
The Rock Island Trail provides 27 miles for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. One of the premier rails-to-trails facilities in Illinois, this trail is a sure-fire winner for the entire family.
Experience an old time mercantile with shelves brimming with Swedish gourment foods, confections and souvenirs.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The Geneseo Historical Museum features displays of local people and places in an Italianate-style home built in the mid-1800. Walk through the 27-rooms which tell the story of how people lived in the past and Geneseo's history. See the Underground Railroad space used to hide runaway slaves. A wide variety of President Abraham Lincoln artifacts are the centerpiece of the museum. Visit the newly built carriage house home to Geneseo's agricultural history. Explore and be delighted while learning about Geneseo's heritage
Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world-famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church" of the former Augustana Lutheran Synod of America.
Broadview Inn and Suites - Galesburg
7-story building with 1 bed king rooms and 2 bed queen rooms, lighted parking lot, indoor pool & hot tub, onsite restaurant & lounge.
Shallowbrook Farm Executive Retreat
Whether a strategy session, customer/dealer conference, sales, marketing or executive retreat - let our professional staff assist you with your conference planning. We specialize in organizing a tranquil ideal meeting environment with care. Just 35 minutes north of Peoria, featuring tennis, golf, hot tub and game room.
Large mature trees covering 50 acres surrounds a 5 acre lake for you to unwind in nature's glory. Activities for all ages - swim, fish, play horseshoes, volleyball or swing at the playground. 30 and 50 amp sites all with water and electric hookup. Pull through and tent sites are available.
The Bishop Hill Bakery& Eatery is and always will be a respite for Bishop Hill visitors offering fresh baked bread, cookies, pies, with a dash of neighbourliness. As you stand to place your order at the counter watch fresh bread and cookies made right before your eyes. Serving delish lunches with homemade soup, casseroles, or a sandwich from the daily lunch menu. The bakery is located across from the Colony Store and Steeple building and Sweet Annie Primitives.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Henry County Historical Museum
This museum's detailed exhibits include a one-room schoolhouse, doctor's and dentist's offices, the war room, restored ag implements, machinery, an authentic windmill and a hog house.
CITY:Bishop Hill
American Woman's League Chapter House
Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is now owned by the Andover Historical Society. Was built as one of nine Woman's League Chapter Houses in the state of Illinois, features stylistic characteristics of the arts and crafts movement.
Francis Park, home to "Woodland Palace" is a great place to tour and enjoy the outdoors. Perfect for your special occasion. 40 acres of woodlands to explore while camping at one of 60 RV sites with electricity or in the spacious tent area. Water, dump station, free firewood are available. Enjoy the playground equipment, ball diamond, horseshoe court and picnic area. Open and closed area shelters available for rental. Open May through September - no reservations available. Easily accessible from I-74 and I-80.
Home built in 1856. Greek Revival Architecture. Elegant, classic decor featuring 7 fireplaces. Unique wine cellar. Quite an interesting history.
This restored vaudeville theater in downtown Galesburg offers a wide variety of entertainment and tours.
1,365 acres of recreation opportunities. The park's centerpiece is a 58-acre lake that offers both fishing and boating, as well as nearly two and a half miles of shoreline to explore.
If motorcycles are your thing, check out Reiman's Harley Davidson. Roger Reiman, the original proprietor, is a 1998 inductee into the American Motorcycle Association's Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 200. A top competitor in the AMA's Grand National Circuit during the 1960s, Reiman cut back on his racing schedule to manage the family Harley Davidson dealership in Kewanee during the 1970s. It was during this time that he became famous as motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel's head mechanic. Since Reiman's death in a racing accident in 1997, the Packee family has owned and operated the dealership. One of the top Harley Davidson dealerships in the Midwest, Reiman's can meet every motorcycle enthusiast's needs and desires. Stop by and visit the Racing Museum and check out the history of Roger Reiman and Evel Knievel. Axle will be there to greet you!
Located in the heart of beautiful Galesburg, Illinois, Iron Spike Brewpub features delightful craft brews. Iron Spike prides itself on original beer, great food, and local entertainment while supporting the Galesburg community.
This non-profit art gallery presents rotating exhibits from local and national artists. Each year the center hosts GALEX, one of the longest running national competitions and exhibitions in the country.
Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Fest
Interact with skilled potters and a variety of fiber artists during this two day event. Artists are featured in an indoor/outdoor classroom at Bishop Hill's Prairie Arts Center. Potters of all levels will demonstrate wheel throwing and hand building techniques, the Native American art of horse hair pottery, pit and raku firing processes and more. Learn weaving, spinning, rug hooking and broom making. Make and take activities will be conducted both days. Local musicians will entertain you with their diverse musical style in the village park Saturday afternoon, and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social will be held there, too. Saturday evening, a soup supper takes place in the Bishop Hill Colony School. For $10, attendees can pick out a hand-thrown bowl, fill it with homemade soup, and take the bowl home afterward.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Best Western Annawan Inn and Banquet Center
Conveniently located off of Interstate 80, Exit 33 with a friendly and personable management team. The facility offers 62 spacious rooms with a refrigerator, microwave and 25" television in every room. Select from a standard king, standard double, handicap accessible and extended stay rooms. Complimentary hot continental breakfast and free wireless Internet access. The Banquet Center has seating capacity for 450 people. It also has the ability to host three-break out rooms seating 75 each and hotel offers 1 meeting room seating 45. A Banquet Center adjoins hotel with for groups 400 maximum seating. Catering available.
Conviently located just minutes off of Interstate 80; near downtown Geneseo, offering many shopping opportunities. Only 20 minutes from the Quad City International Airport and the mighty Mississippi. Wake up each morning to free SuperStart continental breakfast, and take advantage of amenities like free Wi-Fi and free large-vehicle parking to help your trip go smoothly. Unwind after a day on the road in our heated indoor pool, or just relax in your spacious room with cable TV. Book a suite to enjoy additional conveniences like a Jacuzzi, microwave, refrigerator and a sofabed or easy chair and ottoman. We have pet-friendly, non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms available, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
Illinois Citizen Soldier Museum
See military memorabilia from the War of 1812 through Desert Storm.
There are many eclectic country treasures featuring dinnerware, table linens, purses and home decor specialty items. Along with the gift barn visit the Christmas Shoppe filled with trimmings for the Holiday season.
A casual bistro-style restaurant serving pasta, sandwiches, crepes, vegetarian fare, stuffed baked potatoes and the world's best spinach bisque.
"Torment at Twelve Hundred" the theatrical haunted attraction, continues its daunting saga of "Torment," exceeding the boundaries of fear, sending you on a walking path through dark winding tunnels, outdoor wooded trails, highly detailed buildings and more. One of the top 10 haunts in Illinois by USA Today. Not recommended for 12 years and younger. Open all weekends in October! Fridays & Saturdays: 7 pm – 12 am, Sundays 7 pm – 10 pm. General Admission $15.00
Friendly tavern serving food made on site. Decorated with historic sports memorabilia from local Bishop Hill teams.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Cambridge Christmas on the Square
70 plus crafters will be featured at the Cambridge Parent Club's annual craft show. Visit beautifully decorated homes during the Tour of Homes, area churches will feature "specialty treats." Stop at Cambridge Community Hall and enjoy a visit with Santa, Holiday Music, supper and view the Festival of Trees. End the day and partake in the Baptist Church Christmas Cantata. Hours: 3pm to 8pm.
Conveniently located just minutes off of Interstate 80; near downtown Geneseo offering many shopping opportunities. Located only 20 minutes from the Quad City International Airport.
Andover and Andover Lake Park will glow with decorations. Stroll on walkways marked by luminaries or ride in a horse-drawn wagon. Soup supper and Christmas goodies, refreshments & kids crafts at the American Legion Building from 5pm to 7pm. Visit candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel and hear live Christmas music from 6pm to 8pm.
The Princeville Heritage Museum opened to the public in 1999. The museum is a part of the Historical Association of Princeville (incorporated in 1987). The 15,000 square foot handicap accessible facility features antique agriculture equipment, steam powered tractors and threshers, area artifacts, a genealogy research area, and much more. In 2004 the Akron Townhouse School was moved to the museum grounds. The townhouse school allows children and adults alike to take a step back in time and participate in a day in the life of a student in the early 1900's. With seating for 35, the conference facilities are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and wireless internet connection. The facility also includes a full kitchen.
36 spacious smoking/non-smoking rooms available with 25" color TV, cable, refrigerator, and microwave in every room. Select from a standard king, standard double, handicap accessible and extended stay rooms. Complimentary hot continental breakfast, free local calls and wireless Internet access, fax & copy services. Located 6.55 miles from Historic Bishop Hill and .06 miles from the Wiley Museum.
Located in beautiful downtown Galesburg, Illinois, just blocks from the Amtrak Station and the Seminary Street Shopping District. Q's Cafe offers homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. They also offer wonderful vegetarian fare. Special orders and catering are also available.
Country Inn & Suites - Galesburg
Country Inn & Suites is proud to offer guests comfortable accommodations and modern amenities, such as free high-speed, wireless Internet access, convenient meeting space, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, an indoor pool and an on-site Fitness Center. To ensure a pleasant stay, we also provide guests with a free weekday newspaper and guest laundry facilities. Be our guest and experience what sets us apart from other hotels in Galesburg, Illinois.
Hy-Vee's kitchen includes salads, a hot case for lunch and supper, and breakfasts between 5am-11am are cooked fresh and fast. Catering service. Chinese express, Italian express and New York Deli.
Located at ground level below The Gallery Inn, the Bishop Hill Gallery specializes in artwork and framing. As you enter the gallery, you will notice a great selection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War photographs and documents, as well as other artwork. You can purchase your art and have it framed by skilled crafts people in the same location.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Completed in 1885, the church has a 150' spire and neo-Gothic architecture. Only ten Catholic churches in the U.S. have a saint's body, and Corpus Christi houses the holy relic of St. Crescent, taken out of the catacombs in Rome in 1838.
We are a steak house with a very extensive buffet with a lot of selections. No delivery service. Take-out available.
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
Features exceptional waterfowl hunting opportunities. The 112 water impoundments offer large-mouth and small-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, rainbow and brown trout for fishing. Seasonal restrictions and limited access may apply.
The Packinghouse Dining Company
American steak house serving beef, chicken and seafood. Wonderful salad bar with unique selections. Famous for their cinnamon buns. Located in an old butcher plant sitting next to the railroad tracks. Unusual decor.
Super 8 Galesburg motel provides the value and convenience you need during your travels. Pull off Interstate 74 at the Knoxville exit 51, midway between the Quad Cities and Peoria, IL, to enjoy handy amenities like guest laundry and large-vehicle parking. Wake up in the morning to free SuperStart continental breakfast before hitting the road, and relax in the evening with free Wi-Fi and heated indoor pool. Book a suite with Jacuzzi, microwave and refrigerator. We are pet friendly and handicapped-accessible.
Country Antique Market, Bishop Hill
Join in the gathering of 60 exceptional proprietors showing and selling their wares on the Colony School lawn. Look and peruse through a vast variety of hard to find specialty collectibles and antiques from early country, primitives, folk art, pottery and textiles. This market is the the place you are longing to explore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
CITY:Bishop Hill
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival
Jack O'Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack's plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and grow – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that's been pre-picked at the farmstand. We'll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" ,bounce house, and Kids' Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
This celebration welcomes spring with businesses serving treats and refreshments. We invite you to experience Bishop Hill renewed. Spring has arrived in Bishop Hill with special exhibits, shops open with fresh ideas. Refreshments are served in many of the shops and museums. See you soon!
CITY:Bishop Hill
Start your exploration with a visit to Good's Furniture. America's Furniture Showplace is one of the oldest and largest family-owned furniture stores in the Midwest and is the centerpiece of Kewanee's downtown. The 250,000 square-foot showroom spans two city blocks and encompasses twelve restored buildings that feature over fifty furniture brands. It's a complete shopping experience: visit Good's Market Square Gift Emporium with unique gifts including upscale clothing and accessories, fine luggage, gourmet food and wine, and much more! Grab a bite to eat at the Wine Cellar Restaurant on Good's lower level. For an afternoon pick-me-up, stop by the Coffee & Wine Bar. A skywalk, glass elevators, and a Koi Pond add to the ambience. Visit for the day and pamper yourself with an overnight stay at the in-store European Bed & Breakfast.
The Hennepin Canal Parkway follows an old towpath that was actually never used, although the locks and aqueducts are in still in place. It was originally built to link the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The 105-mile path is level and easy; however, water is scarce along the way (found only at locks 21, 22 and the Visitor Center), so be sure to bring plenty, especially during hot days. The landscape varies from forest to grasslands to marsh to farmland, and the trail is particularly pleasing during fall, when the leaves are changing colors. The Hennepin Canal Parkway has become a cyclist's paradise and an exceptional spot for fishing, birding, horseback riding and a wealth of outdoor recreation.
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Encompasses 871 acres of mostly unreclaimed strip-mining land. The area is dotted with some 15 stocked lakes for fishing. Be aware that shore access is limited and that shorelines tend to drop off suddenly into deep water.
Jubilee College State Park Camping
Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its rolling topography and meandering Jubilee Creek, offers various outdoor recreation.
An elegant eatery in a bistro-like atmosphere, serving current American cuisine with the freshest ingredients.
Pizza, subs, salad, Italian beef and pasta.
The Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail located just south of Rock Falls is where you will pick up this medium to difficult trail. Cyclists, hikers and anglers come to enjoy the stocked waters, the peaceful wooded banks and the abundance of bird life. As the trail heads south toward the rural countryside the path frees itself from the throngs of people allowing you to enjoy the serene environment all to yourself.
1800's Victorian furnished with family antiques, family recipe waffles and muffins made fresh each day.
The Walnut Grove Farm Guest House is a bed and breakfast and is a turn-of-the-century bungalow that is comfy, eclectic and artsy. It can be yours for a focused work retreat, a romantic get a way, or a family adventure in the heartland. Historic Walnut Grove Farm was homesteaded in 1835 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Tour this centennial barn, one of the largest in the country and one of forty-two left in the State of Illinois. It stands 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter and features a 16-foot diameter floor to ceiling silo. A farm implement museum in on the main floor. Tours are provided by Friends of Johnson's Park Foundation and groups of ten or more asked to call ahead. Open the first, third, and fifth Saturday beginning May through October. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Buffet 7 days a week. Family fun center with games, pizza and ice cream. Delivery also.
If you enjoy classic cars and trucks in a historic downtown setting, please join us for the annual Cambridge Auto Show. Over 150 cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display. The day offers live entertainment, tours of the Historical Heritage Village, food and craft vendors, along with many other activities.
Start the day off at 9am with having breakfast with Santa, make-it and take-it ornaments for kids, edible Christmas ornaments for wildlife, train and carriage rides, candy cane hunt, viewing mini Christmas trees, and a chocolate fair. Parade features floats, marching bands, and Santa. Dusk falls and tens of thousands of lights light up the decorations at Veteran's Park downtown Galva. Enjoy the Galva Arts Council entertainment in the evening.
An array of skillfully handmade items, vintage and new quilts along with a treasure trove of antiques and collectibles. Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm, Sun 12pm to 5pm call ahead for winter hours.
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Johnnie Bejarano, DBA
Johnnie Bejarano has over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and planning and analysis. He is an Area Chair in the University of Phoenix School of Business at the Denver Campus, where he teaches accounting and finance to undergraduate and MBA students. Johnnie is also a Senior Financial Analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he has worked for more than 20 years.
He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from University of Phoenix as well as a Masters of Arts in Management and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. His areas of expertise include accounting education, mitigating corporate financial fraud and fraud awareness training. He's also developed his own fraud mitigation model—a predictive tool designed to better understand what might motivate perpetrators of corporate fraud.
Johnnie is on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Military Comptrollers and the United States Golf Association.
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Flown on January 2004 by Digital Mapping Associates, this aerial photography was produced at the scale of 1"-600' with a resolution of 4" pixels. The color aerial photography includes a 500-foot perimeter beyond the city limits. Grayscale aerial photography is also available upon request. The Grayscale aerial photography was flown on June 4, 2001 with a scale of 1"-600' and a resolution of 4" pixels. This aerial photography also includes a 500-foot perimeter beyond the city limits. Available is also the South Bay of Los Angeles, California color aerial photography. Flown December 2000, with a resolution of one (1) meter.
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Larry and Carolyn Randall of Elmo, were married March 2, 1963 in the Manti LDS Temple. Their family would like to congratulate them on 50 years of marriage.
Their children are Roxanne (Kirk) Jensen, of Cleveland, Rhonda (Robert) Birch, of Price, Rex (Lydia) Randall, of West Jordan, Reese (Diane) Randall, of Elmo, and Ray Randall, of Aurora, Colo. They also have 13 grandchildren and six great-grandsons.


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Fact file: Chevrolet Cruze station wagon
The perfect match for families and high-octane individuals
- Segment: Compact
- Start of sales: Summer 2012
The Cruze station wagon, the latest bodystyle of Chevrolet's top selling nameplate, celebrated its world premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show. Immediately recognizable as a new variant of the Chevrolet Cruze, it complements the sedan and hatchback versions, which together have sold more than one million units globally since the carline's launch in 2009.
Thanks to its large and flexible cargo space, the station wagon naturally appeals to families, but also to people who want a compact car with more carrying capacity to fit an active lifestyle. At 4,675 mm, the Cruze station wagon is slightly longer than the hatchback (4,510 mm) and sedan (4,597 mm) models. Load space ranges from 500 liters up to the window line in the rear to nearly 1,500 liters up to the roof top with the rear seats folded down.
The exterior design features a single arch roofline that tapers off and contributes to a drag coefficient of 0.34. The vehicle, which comes with roof racks as standard, has a poised and sporty look. A number of styling changes will be introduced in 2012 for all Cruze models. The most significant design change can be found in the remodeled front fascia, modified head-lamp interiors and fog lamps, and new wheel styles. The design of the interior remains largely unchanged from the Cruze hatchback version, apart from additional refinements to the center console depending on the choice of radio, and a greater choice of seat finishes.
A choice of five powertrains will be available for the Cruze. A new 1.4L turbo gasoline, a new 1.7L diesel and a 2.0L diesel engine with start-stop technology will complement the current 1.6L and 1.8L gasoline engines.
The turbo-charged 1.4L gasoline engine, coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, delivers 140 hp @ 6,000 rpm. The much-anticipated manual 1.7L diesel churns out 130 hp @ 4,000 rpm, produces CO2 emissions of 119 g/km and boasts a fuel consumption of 4.5 liters per 100 km*. The 1.4L gasoline, 1.7L diesel and 2.0L diesel (manual transmission) engines will come with start-stop technology as standard.
New Cruzes are available with keyless entry, enabling the driver to access the vehicle with the key safely tucked away in a bag or pocket. Additionally, the system allows the engine to be turned on or off by pressing a button without the need to insert the key into the ignition. The Cruze station wagon will be also available with a rear-view camera and a new cluster display that includes eco-drive assistance menus for vehicles equipped with Start-Stop functionality.
A brand new infotainment system, called Chevrolet MyLink, will be launched in higher trim levels of the Cruze line-up as of summer 2012. Chevrolet MyLink aggregates content from smartphones onto the seven-inch diagonal, high-resolution, full-color touch-screen display. Compatible devices can be connected via USB or Bluetooth. There is also a dedicated plug-in outlet for certain personal music devices and smartphones that do not use USB or Bluetooth connections.
Once the smartphone is connected, personal playlists, photo galleries, phone books, videos and other stored media and data, such as a special navigation app, can be accessed through the touch-screen. The seven-inch color-touch-screen infotainment system is produced by LG Electronics.
Safety is a priority, which is why the station wagon is fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution, and six front and rear airbags. The Cruze sedan, like five other Chevrolet carlines, has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP).
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A lot of people are gearing up for the summer and joining gyms and this is great but this is only one part of the equation. I have worked with many different people as a personal trainer and I have found that if you do not eat right you will fail 90% of the time. People seem to think that you can burn a meal off at the gym well this is not true. You can burn a lot of calories at the gym but to think that you can burn off that 800 calorie drink from starbucks think again. You will need to spend an hour on the treadmill for that one drink and if you get a muffin with that you are already half your way to your total calories for the day and that is if you are a man. For all the women out there you just maxed yourself out. The best way to combat this is to find out what you are putting in your body before you eat/drink it because it might be the difference between you losing weight or gaining weight. Every time you eat something think of it as withdrawing money from the bank. You need to stay within your budget! You do not need to count every calorie but just be aware of what you are eating so you don't reach your max from your first meal of the day. For more diet and fitness tips follow me on twitter or visit my website at www.dnptconcepts.com
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So So
Good chapter this week. Nice move by Masaki, am gonna say Blut Vein was involved but she still got bit though.
Hmmm, I wonder, the arm blade that fell of to the ground (it didn't disappear), does anyone else think that it will be used to reforge Tensa Zangetsu ?
Urahara wasn't invisible when he went after aizen, and best proof of it is that tessai and shinji saw him. Urahara just sneaked behind aizen and attacked him at his back. As much as Aizen might be badass he doesen't have eyes on the back of his head...(i think...)
Beside, it works for Gin and Tousen, while Ishin himself is immune to Aizen's Shikai, like Ichigo, because he hadn't the chance to perform the ceremony before them (Ishin would not kick his ass in FKT if it he could use his Shikai on him).
The Kidou that Aizen is referring to, is likely the Spying Kidou that we se Shinji easily breaking after his private talk with Urahara (in pandelum arc). The reason it's compatible with that spell, is because it was made like that, it was likely intended to be able to work in accordance with it.
The Japanese believe that girls of marrying age should avoid getting scars because it diminishes their value as wives, and Masaki just didn't give a damn, or even a second thought to it.
Masaki's tactics are as wreck-less as Kenpachi's. Nice chapter tho.
Speaking of Masaki, check her bow (especially the arrows):
and compare it with this:
Strangely enough, it seems that both of them are able to make one without any medium.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Should ATVs be allowed on county roads? This question will be addressed at a public hearing on April 5 at 5:30 p.m. If a county road is not designated as open then it is closed. At the current time a county ordinance doesn't exist which addresses ATV use on county roads. A planning committee has been working on such a draft ordinance for the past two years.
A map has been prepared detailing which roads would be opened and which would remain closed. The committee couldn't come to an agreement on three roads, the Ferron Canyon road from Millsite to the forest boundary, the Buckhorn Draw road and Bott Lane. The committee has sent their findings to the commission and public input is needed for the commission to formulate a conclusion to the ATVs on county roads issue. Written comments can also be submitted to the commission through April 5.
At the recent public lands meeting, Ray Petersen, public lands director, alerted council members to the meeting on April 5 at 5:30 p.m. He said, "A lot of different people have done a lot of work on this. We went through each county road to decide if it should be designated open or closed. On the map the green roads are designated open and the red roads are designated closed. The three routes we couldn't reach consensus on are outlined in orange. The safety review committee included the sheriff, attorney, road supervisor, road foreman and OHV advocates. If you have concerns, come to the public hearing."
Sheriff Lamar Guymon said there has been an ongoing effort to educate people on what an ordinance can and can't do. State law says it is OK to open routes to access open routes on public lands, but since no county roads are open to access these areas, the city ordinances are in violation. ATVs are not to be used for errands around town. ATVs with a husbandry exception are exempt.
Petersen said there has been a lot of misunderstanding on ATV rules. Any peace officer can enforce laws on ATV use. If an ATV loop crosses a state highway then special permission is needed from the Utah Department of Transportation for permitting such use.
Dickson Huntington, public lands council, said, "I have a tough time with this. Why are we putting ATVs on county roads?"
Commissioner Gary Kofford said ATVs are already on county roads illegally. "The theory is you have people using the Skyline Trail and using the ATV as a mode of transportation. They need access to a town for supplies. What is the will of the people?"
Tory Killian, public lands council, said it will help promote tourism if ATVs are able to access towns for gas.
Eric Luke, public lands council, views the ATVs on county roads as a safety issue. He sees young riders on the roads without proper training in the rules of the road as a big problem.
Sheriff Guymon said what the cities have done is basically illegal. The sheriff's office will ticket people as needed. They have ignored a lot of the riding on county roads. He said people spend a lot of money to get tourists here and then the roads aren't open for access by ATV. "There is no safe place to put an OHV and a full-sized vehicle on the same road," said Sheriff Guymon.
It is the responsibility of the citizens of the county to show up at the public hearing and make their comments known so the commissioners can make an informed decision.
Mesia Nyman, forest ranger for the Ferron office said they have approached the county and asked for a system of open roads to link trails from the forest to the cities and beyond to the desert trails. She mentioned riders can leave Manti on their ATVs and travel to Skyline Drive, but do not have access on this side of the mountain to refuel and get supplies. Petersen said they have made an effort to accommodate the communities in this draft ordinance.
Petersen said no decision has been made concerning whether ATV travel on county roads will just be limited to licensed drivers age 16 and over. These issues will be discussed at the public hearing.
"Is there a compelling reason to open these roads up? Most of these owners have trailers for their ATVs. I think you're asking for trouble to open these roads," said Huntington.
Some trail heads in the county have limited access and not much available parking. If you drive the ATV you don't have to load and unload the vehicle.
Commissioner Drew Sitterud said in Grand County they are required to trailer their ATVs to get to the staging area. He thinks their ordinance is a matter of economics where they want the vehicles hauling the ATVs to also gas up in the community.
Some counties have plans where all roads are open. In some they are all closed, in others only the paved roads are closed and unpaved roads are open.
Petersen said, "We've gone the extra mile to be fair, now the public needs to comment."
Sheriff Guymon said their office is criticized for enforcing and for nonenforcement and an ordinance will be helpful to them.
Will ATV usage on county roads increase with this ordinance? Sheriff Guymon doesn't see the use increasing much because the roads are already being used.
Gary Petty, public lands council, wondered how OHV ordinances are working in other areas. Sheriff Guymon said it depends on who you talk to. OHV people think it's great and other people don't like the dust and noise. So, whether or not it's working depends on who you are.
Luke said, "You can teach ethics, preach ethics but you can't enforce ethics." A few irresponsible riders make a bad name for responsible riders.
Sheriff Guymon said some local law enforcement is based on complaints from responsible ATV riders.
Lands council chairman, Bruce Wilson encouraged all groups to participate in the public hearing because often times public hearings are dominated by the most vocal group.