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Shred down the slopes at Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park in Algonquin. Officially the world's first snowboard exclusive area, the park features five different runs with numerous table tops, rails and half pipes to keep you getting air all winter long.
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
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.
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.
Arguably this park has one of the bet views of the Mississippi River from the bluffs nestled in the historic Christian Hill District which is filled with 1800s era architecture. Grab your picnic lunch because the view is incredible from this little park. Fall in love with the view of the river and even say "I Do" under the gazebo for an unforgettable afternoon.
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park
Minutes from the Quad Cities. Easy access from I-80, I-74 and I-280. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ski lifts, restaurant and complete ski and board rentals. Skiing available every night. Features 100% snow-making equipment as well. Great winter fun for the entire family!.
For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.
Apple River Canyon State Park is in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois in Jo Daviess County near the Wisconsin border. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area. Once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, the scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of the Apple River. The park offers hiking, day use, camping and fishing, plus Millville, a National Historic Register site.
CITY:Apple River
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!
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.
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.
William Creek meanders through this park, providing habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Set in 770 acres of rolling terrain and steep hillsides, Weinberg-King is popular in winter for its cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and beautiful views of Aurora and surrounding areas. Premier example of environmental restoration and a fine national oasis in an urban setting. This forest preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. Hill suitable for winter sledding, strength training or kite-flying.
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
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.
This deluxe water park features tube slides, the second largest lazy river in Illinois, zero-depth pools, sand activity areas and concessions.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Aurora's Zagster Bike-Share Program
The City of Aurora and Zagster, Inc. launched a new bike-share program that will provide Aurora visitors with a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around town. 18 cruiser bikes are available at three downtown stations for riders to use for on-demand, local trips. Stations are located at RiverEdge Park - 360 Broadway Ave., Aurora City Hall - 44 E. Downer Place and Santori Public Library of Aurora - 101 S. River Street. This initiative creates new opportunities for visitors to experience the Aurora Area from a different vantage point and see it in a whole new light.
Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast
Timmermann House is a three room bed and breakfast. Rooms include private baths, with turkish towels, plush robes, Comfy company sheets and light weight comforters, large closets, flat screen TV/DVD player and a full homemade gourmet breakfast is served daily. Timmermann House also has its own "Farmers Market" Starting in April with asparagus going to strawberries and early to midsummer all types of vegetables and fruits, ending in the fall with pumpkins.
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.
CITY:Beach Park
Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.
The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.
Boone County Conservation District
The Boone County Conservation District manages over 3,00 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands in scenic Boone County, Illinois. Minimum impact recreational opportunities, special events and educational programs are offered to the public throughout the year.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
The Genevieve Green Gardens offer a relaxing setting for contemplation and the appreciation of nature's beauty. Small gardens are tucked in at various locations; there is also a formal compass garden with a beautiful arbor, a Japanese garden, and a main plaza that is highlighted by a water feature. Walkways, accompanied by tasteful signage, conveniently guide visitors around the property and are in harmony with the landscape's topography. Carefully designed lighting makes it possible to enjoy the gardens during evening hours.
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers
Family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
Beautiful city park with fountain, playground, picnic shelter, butterfly garden and benches to enjoy the summer concerts and community events. Open to the public during daylight hours, includes a large playground and walking paths.
The arboretum houses more than 6,000 species of trees, plus shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. A hiking trail takes you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire.
This city park has a fountain, playground, picnic shelter, butterfly garden and benches to enjoy summer concerts and community events.
Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
CITY:Carol Stream
This beautiful Carterville park includes a community center, baseball field, skate park, walking path that surrounds a fishing pond, volleyball courts (sand), playground, pavilion, gazebo, and memorial garden. Ballfields and shelters can be reserved.
A 5,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena and a 2,500 sq. ft. game arcade is conveniently located by hotels and restaurants off I-64.
With 45-acres of recreation, Fairview Park features a swimming pool, baseball and softball fields, Skateboard Park, several picnic shelters, and a variety of playground equipment.
Home to the Balloon Fest, Foundation Park has many walking trails, nature areas, and gathering places.
Centralia's resident carilloneur performs on the town's 65-bell carillon, one of the few in the country. The surrounding park also features a museum and tours of the 165-foot-tall tower.
Located in downtown Centralia, this 60,000-sq.-ft. building features an Olympic-size, six-lane competition pool with spectator seating. The main gymnasium has room for two full-size basketball or three volleyball courts with seating for 400.
The Outdoor Center Fields are located at First Street, spanning either side of Stadium Drive. Not just for students, but very welcoming to the general public! Reservations for special group outings must be made! Outdoor Center Fields Amenities four lighted football fields two lighted soccer fields three lighted sand volleyball courts three lighted basketball courts six lighted Tennis courts Outdoor Center facility with exterior drinking fountains, restrooms, and a meeting room.
Olympic Tribute & Laborer's Memorial
Honoring the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this granite platform inscribed with the names of the athletes and the Olympic symbol is surrounded by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus. Tribute to Olympic Athletes rises from an ordinary prairie landscape transformed by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus.
Discover cute boutiques housed in historic storefronts in downtown Champaign, including antique and consignment shops. Be sure to stop at PACA's Architectural Salvage Warehouse, where you'll find everything from vintage stained glass to ceramic tiles.
An eclectic district filled with dining and multi-cultural attractions, Midtown Champaign, with the beautiful Boneyard Creek flowing, connects Downtown and Campustown Champaign.
Lake View Park Trail is an advanced single track dirt trail, 6 miles in length. It's quite technical in nature, offering good descents and heart-pounding climbs.
This monument honors Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of beloved cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man. The Popeye statue stands proudly next to the Chester Bridge.
Step inside and be transported to another place and time! We invite you to take a journey to the Lincoln Park Conservatory where you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Lincoln Park. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants needed for use in the parks, the Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility continues to provide an escape to nature to the millions that live in and visit Chicago. No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away. Admission is free.
Come out and play with the Chicago Park District. Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks.
Garfield Park Conservatory has been one of the largest and most stunning indoor conservatories in the world since its inception in 1908. With approximately two acres inside, thousands of plant species are spread across eight different rooms with lush flora and tropical temperatures guaranteed to transport you far from Chicago's pace and bustle. Don't miss the chance to explore over 12 acres of outdoor gardens during summer months!
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
This beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style cultural center on the lakefront was once an exclusive 1900s country club, and now offers performances that range from classical music to African dance. The Obamas held their wedding reception here.
Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago Tours
Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
Chicago's only Segway-authorized touring company has locations at Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, plus certified tour docents who will ensure a memorable, safe experience.
MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours
Discover Chicago at your pace, on your schedule! Explore the city's most popular destinations with MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours. Designed specifically for your mobile device, each of our free, fun and informative tours contain easy-to-use maps and insider narratives, making sightseeing a breeze. Current tours include The Magnificent Mile, Loop Architecture, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chinatown, Old Town, Gold Coast and the West Loop. Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods, and it is best seen on foot. To take our FREE self-guided walking tours, just open your mobile browser and go to www.evisitorguide.com/chicago, then "Tours" > "MetroWalkz". To get the most out of your Chicago visit, use eVisitorGuide's other features including information on museums, attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping, theater and much more. With eVisitorGuide and MetroWalkz, everything you need to discover Chicago is in the palm of your hand!
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
The Chicago Riverwalk trail in downtown Chicago is an easy way to experience the vibrant city while exploring some of its more nature-oriented offerings. This trail is rated as easy, and will take you only 2.5 hours or 4.2 miles round-trip to complete.
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
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.
The Millennium Reserve stretches from downtown Chicago to the Indiana border and suburban Park Forest. It encompasses numerous neighborhoods, the Southeast lakefront, and 37 South suburban municipalities. In aggregate, the Reserve includes a collection of over 15,000 acres of open space such as trails, wetlands, and forest preserves; Making it ideal for runners, bikers and kayakers alike.
A major construction project continues at the former Daley Bicentennial Plaza site, now being transformed into the magnificent Lakefront recreation center, Maggie Daley Park. As part of a staggered opening, the ice skating ribbon and playground area is now open to the public, and the fieldhouse will be open for winter programs beginning January 5, 2015. Photo credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography, photo courtesy of Choose Chicago
Three sisters, Sadie, Lillian, and Goldie Cohen, expressed a wish that the 400-acres of farmland located adjacent to the city of Chillicothe, IL be dedicated as park land and a model farm for educational, recreational, and conservational purposes. While the Cohen sisters lived just off Moss Avenue in Peoria, they loved their family farm. Their vision was for the property to remain agriculturally related. The master plan envisions the creation of a living history farm, a central activity building, large festival areas, a welcome center, restaurant, agricultural equipment museum activity area, and outdoor natural amphitheater. The open fields and forested areas offer unique space for special events, concerts and festivals.
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.
Gateway features mini-golf, go-karts, an arcade, bumper boats, a kiddie track and Rudy's Restaurant.
This softball field is located in Woodland Park.
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.
Egyptian Hills Resort is your passport to the Ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater's paradise. All within a stone's throw of your cabin. Within minutes of your cabin, your family can enjoy guided expeditions such as; horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, geo-caching, wildlife photography and many other outdoor activities. Whether planning a single activity or multiple activities for your group, we at Egyptian Hills are your personal concierge in planning your ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether onsite or through one of our partner guides, all activities are tailored for all ages and experience levels.
CITY:Creal Springs
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY:Crest Hill
An 18-hole championship course cut thru 10,000 oak trees, with water hazards on 9 of 18 holes, complete clubhouse bar and restaurant. Chicagoland Golf 5 Star rated facility.
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The Dakota Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross-county skiing links Dakota Park with the Dorothy Wirth Nature Area. The trail surface is crushed limestone and follows a former railroad right-of-way. The trail begins on Main Street in Dakota.
The 3000 acre park includes a seven mile backpack trail among its 15 miles of trail system. Boats and canoes are available for rental in season, and seven lakes are available for fishing. Hunting of pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, dove, waterfowl, goose, mushrooms, turkey, and deer is permitted (Illinois and Vermilion County Conservation District regulations apply).
Lake Vermilion County Park includes a boat ramp, dock complex, concession building, playground, and an open shelter. The park is open year round and considered 'high-use' during summer weekends with power boating (unlimited HP), jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing tournaments. Wildlife observation includes herons, river otters, and eagles. Lake Vermilion, 1,000 acres in size, is one of Illinois' most heavily stocked fishing lakes with bass, tiger muskies, catfish, crappie, and walleye being frequently fished.
Anna Bethel Fisher Rock Garden
Created in 1927 from an old sand pit across the road from Lake Decatur, the city's oldest garden was extensively renovated in 1992. Its resurrected look features secluded paths leading through rocky terraces planted with unusual trees, and landscapes brimming with colorful perennials. Towering bald Cypress trees, planted in the 1920s, still reign over these delightful grounds.
36 sites with pads, 20 extended-stay sites, 22 regular sites, electrical hook-ups, modern restrooms and showers. Reservations required.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
Home to a large visitor center, a museum, a restored farmhouse, nearly nine miles of hiking trails, and a paved bike trail.
Scovill House & Oriental Gardens
Serenity envelopes this intimate area, where visitors are welcomed by a Chinese Fu dog and flowering dogwoods, star magnolia, Japanese lilac, and rhododendron -- foliage native to the Orient. Originally commissioned by Guy and Rose Scovill in the 1920's and reconstructed in the 1980's, the gardens' soothing nature encompasses a small reflective point, sod bridge, and oriental sculptures, and surrounds a small cottage, which is available for gatherings and retreats.
Bursting with seasonal exhibits, our brightest newcomer nurtures flowering trees and scrubs such as weeping Japanese cherry, mock orange, forsythia, fragrant bulbs, and delightfully colored pansies. A perennial garden joins the array this summer, and the spring exhibit opens mid-March.
In addition to 39 neighborhood and community parks, our green spaces boast bike trails, picnic and camping facilities, gardens, golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and swimming pools.
Macon County Conservation District
Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.
No trip to Scovill Zoo would be complete without a visit to Project Playground II, a community-built, ADA-accessible playground in Scovill Park. This exciting play place includes a rock wall with fossils, hands-on music station, lots of slides, and a smooth rubber surface so kids of all ability levels can swing, slide, climb and play.
Surrounded by a ridge covered with thousands of pine trees, Sandy Pine has some of the largest and top-ranked elk bulls in the Midwest. Take a tour through the pasture and snap some photos.
CITY:Deer Grove
Featuring 240 acres, Nature Center, parking, boat launches and Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross-country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more. Ronald Reagan saved 77 lives here as a lifeguard during his boyhood years.
Experience what 1600+ acres of parks, natural areas, riverfront and trails have to offer. Enjoy 2 golf courses, a picturesque marina and campground, Splashdown Water Park, and a variety of recreational programs and activities for all ages.
CITY:East Peoria
This 10-foot wide asphalt trail winds 4.8 miles along the former Illinois Terminal Railroad Co. path. Build in 1991, the River Trail provides a safe scenic route for outdoor recreation year round, winter weather permitting. The trail affords patrons the opportunity to experience the natural preservation of wildflowers, grasses, trees and wildlife. With direct access at the Park Administration Center, Bunnell field, and Taylor Street ball diamonds, and in close proximity to Veterans Park, Central Jr. High, West Park, and local restaurants, the River Trail offers something for everyone!
CITY:East Peoria
As the world's tallest fountain, the Gateway Geyser Fountain reaches 627 feet in height, and is centered in a pond that holds five million gallons of water.
CITY:East St. Louis
Use-by-reservation facility: 1850's pioneer homestead living history site, teams course programs, special events, picnic shelter rentals including fishing, canoeing, hayrides, and hiking trails.
Effingham has four community parks. All offer baseball diamonds, play grounds, basketball courts and great areas for family picnics.
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
Trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, cabins on Willow Lake.
Two miles of beginner and intermediate hiking trails, educational signage teaches about tree and forestry practices. This forest is the perfect place to spend the day. Horses welcome!
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.


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Lot 180: Chinese Qing Blue & White Vase with Lid
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Yawarr is the central character in the story that tells of how he was transported on rainbows between the Torres Strait Islands of Badu, Nagir, Poruma, Aurid, Masig and Mer. It is also a gardening story that relates to the differences between the sizes of the crops on different islands.
Yawarr's travels were forced on him by the Madubal or Spirit People who are capable of creating extremely powerful magic. This story belongs to the Wakaid clan of Badu Island and was first related to the artist by his father, Morris Nona.Yawarr lived at a place called Kainply (the burial site where the Badu Island ancestor Goba was killed).
Wabou Pad is the name of the hill where Yawarr made his vegetable garden. Yawarr had three wives. At harvest ceremony time they would pile up the wild yam (saurr), cassava (gabau), taro (manata) and sweet potato (urrgabau) on the ceremonial grounds. When the villagers from Zaum, Bait and Koitade saw Yawarr's vegetables they were amazed because they were three to four times bigger than the ones they grew.
The villagers asked Yawarr to tell them about the magic that made his vegetables so big. He took two men from each village to his garden and showed them his secret, which was to place the vegetables in the ground in a special way.
When they returned to their villages they forgot what they had been shown so they went back and asked Yawarr again. However, they had to wait two to three months for the monsoon season before they could sow their crops. By the time the monsoons came they had forgotten again what Yawarr had told them. The villagers went back to Yawarr but he refused to tell them a third time.
Yawarr's refusal angered the villagers and they sought the help of the Madub people to inflict some magic on Yarwarr in order to punish him. (Madub people or Madubal, are dwarf-like spirits who are usually seen in large groups and who lived in the Wakaid clan area on the south-east side of Badu at a place called Madubau Kal. They are capable of creating extremely powerful magic). The next morning Yawarr gave each of his three wives two of every vegetable, including several types of bush yams, sweet potatoes, cassava, sugar cane (guru) and instructed them to go down to the coast and gather bush berries (wirri wirri, mazaru and wapi) and mud crabs (gurrba) for lunch.
When the wives left, he went to his garden at Wabou Pad, where he was confronted by the Madubal. They called on the rain and thunder to create a rainbow (curuwai). They surrounded him, brandishing their pui (long rods with hooks on each end), and hooked Yawarr under his arms and rolled him down the hill. They put him in the rainbow and carried him to the neighbouring island of Moa (Banks Island) to a place called Bulbul. There they created a sacred rock, Kula, which can still be seen there today. Yawarr protested saying, 'I did no wrong, I have three wives and children to care for, take me back to Badu'.
The Madubal mocked him and created another rainbow to Nagir (Mt Ernest Island) where he was taken. Yawarr insisted he be taken home but was mocked again and taken on another rainbow to Poruma (Coconut Island) by the Madubal. He protested and was mocked yet again and this time taken on a rainbow to Aurid (Aureed Island). Still protesting he was finally transported to the Eastern Island of Mer (Murray Island). Yawarr could not see Badu any longer and the Madubal continued their mocking, leaving him on Mer and travelling back to Badu on the rainbows.
Yawarr laughed and called after the Madubal saying, 'You can go back to Badu but I have the best soil', and so he cursed the Madubal and the Badu Islanders to grow smaller crops than those on Murray Island, whose people had been given Yawarr's magic garden (upay pui). When the Madubal returned to Badu they burnt Yawarr's two houses, took his three wives and children and claimed his cassava and vegetable gardens. Today, crops grow in abundance on Murray Island in comparison to those on Badu.
The print is a visual narrative that reads from right to left. On the far right, the wild yams, banana trees (katam), sugar cane and other vegetables in Yawarr's garden can be see. Above the banana trees are the villagers who approached Yawarr to learn his magic. Their heads represent the clan totems of the Island, stingray, crocodile, dugong and dog. Yawarr is seen above the sugar cane with his pat (digging stick), demonstrating to the two villagers the secret of how he plants his vegetables to make them so big. Yawarr's three wives can be seen below with the vegetables and mud crabs they used to make lunch. They are holding coconut baskets (eiuw).
Above this section of the print are three Madub people approaching Yawarr with their pui (hooked sticks) that they used to roll him down the hillside. The three groups of frogs at the top of the print represent the rain that allowed the Madubal to create the rainbows they used to transport Yawarr from island to island. Five Madub people can be seen carrying Yawarrr on the rainbow. The bat-like figure linked to these five signifies the powerful magic that they and other sorcerers can create to enable them to fly from island to island
The four smaller figures below are the Madubau Mariel, who are ancestors of the Madubal and are the ones who are the source of the magic Madubal possess. Below this are Yawarr's three wives, who the Madubal took after returning to Badu and having left Yawarr on Mer. The left-hand side of the print shows Yawarr arriving at Mer on the rainbow. The island of Mer is the shape of a dugong and takes that form because of another ancient legend in which an ancestor called Gelam travelled from Moa Island in a wooden dugong that became the Island of Mer. The village is on the tail side and the main waterhole is located around the nostril area of the dugong.
The patterning in the body of the dugong depicts the orderly and prolific vegetable gardens that Yawarr made and gave to the Murray Island people.
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We've got a few things planned for today to celebrate the second leg of Athletic Club's match against Manchester United, kicking off with this great graphic that the Umbro team put together to commemorate the two teams coming together. Using facts and figures from both Bilbao and Manchester to create the design, the graphic was also inspired by the tree symbol and the colours of the Basque region.
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Conflict-Free Engagement Rings: Options
OK, I've done my ohms, read a passage from my book of enlightenment and now feel sufficiently crunchy and granola enough to write about. . .wait for it. . . conflict diamonds! There was/is much outrage about diamonds from mines in Africa being used to fund terrorism and civil war. The media picked up on this and the jewelry industry jumped on a marketing opportunity. Oh what was that? Something about me being cynical? No darling, the term for the school of thought that I abide by is called "REALISM" and is pitted in political theory. You see, realists don't judge. We don't label things as bad or good. Instead, realists believe certain things will happen and it is best to be prepared when it does, mitigate damage and try to come out the other side if not a little more whole, then a little less damaged. Does it mean we are a cold and unfeeling bunch? Absolutely not. We are simply very practical.
Now, back to diamonds. The outrage against conflict diamonds lead to something called the Kimberly Process which was founded in 2003 and supposedly certifies that the diamonds are "conflict free"–i.e. have not been used to fund terrorist or rebel activity against legitimate governments. Newsflash: Kimberly process does not work and there are many loopholes. In fact, the Kimberly Process was so flawed that anti-blood diamond advocacy group, Global Witness, one of Kimberly Process' founding members, withdrew its support in December of 2011. So what to do if you want to present your beloved with an engagement ring but have moral concerns?
1. Don't Get a Diamond Engagement Ring
Instead, opt for a colored stone like a pink sapphire, ruby, citrine, emerald, the list goes on. Colored stones are a nice way to tie in a personal touch. If your girl likes pinks then opt for a pink sapphire, or if she has gorgeous red hair try an emerald–I love how emeralds look on redheads!
2. The Other White Stone(s)
A white sapphire is an acceptable substitute for a diamond. I will be honest, it doesn't have the brilliance, the fire or the sparkle of a diamond but it won't give you pangs of guilt either. Another option is moissanite a clear stone that is often used as a diamond substitute. With sapphires and moissanite, you do lose much of the romance behind the notion of an engagement ring unfortunately because while a diamond is forever, a moissanite is for a millennium just doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
3. Skip The Stone Altogether
If you're of the funkier and hipper disposition, maybe forgo a stone completely and invest in a charming symbolic ring. These two are my favorite non-rock rings.
4. Get a Non-African Diamond
If you have a jeweler that you work with, ask him/her to source the diamond from Canada. With the heavy investment in Canadian diamond mines these past few years, Canadian diamonds are becoming quite prevalent. I particularly like Canadian diamonds because the government has done an excellent job of only approving mining projects that are environmentally sustainable. In addition, the government requires that a large portion of resources are dedicated to the proper training and education of a local workforce. Caveat: if you ask your jeweler specifically for Canadian diamonds, know that they are going to be more expensive.
A word about diamonds in Africa before I leave you. The government of South Africa has put in place the Black Economic Empowerment program to foster local economic independence. The program strives to teach its people new trades and help them develop the skills needed to obtain steady employment and sustain such economic activity independently. Africa is not only one of the world's largest diamond resources, it is now also becoming a powerful diamond cutting center. The amount of jobs and livelihoods that the diamond industry has provided to the continent is indeed impressive. Don't just believe the media hype you hear and vilify the diamond trade in Africa. The reality is that many countries are still developing their economic and political identities and in such areas resources are inevitably misallocated. However, that is no reason to deprive those areas of the chance to grow altogether. In the grand scheme of things, in the early developmental stages of any nation-state, certain things will slip through the cracks. As Americans, it is not our right to tell other nations states how to govern or grow. How can we be so arrogant as to assume that our path is the correct path for other civilizations, cultures and people? Help, we must. Guide, if asked. But throw what's left of our economic and military power behind bullying someone else into our path? Methinks our priority should be to educate and civilize our own first.
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Ok ex-MP Galloway, you got some 'splainin to do!
In case the amounts of money involved here escapes your attention, remember that Iraqi oil on the open market fetches on average about $28 a barrel.
Teddy Roosevelt's statement, "speak softly, but carry a big stick" (paraphrasing mine) is a tactic seemingly adopted by the President.
Here's a phrase I made up that I believe fits the current president more.
"A man whose word is good, doesn't have to repeat himself."
Notice President Bush doesn't use the opportunities the press gives him, to attack or expose those who attack him. He won't even speak unkindly about them in the press. I think he follows the "If you can't say something good, say nothing" principle.
I know that with past Presidents, I have detested many of them for their actions, comparing them to myself.
With this President, I find myself looking UP, not DOWN.
Remember to read this article well and notice who was the most VOCAL about "I NEVER WAS BRIBED WITH OIL" , as recently as this week.
Remember, the people on this list have contributed to:
WHAT YOU PAY FOR GAS and OIL
The DEATHS of AMERICAN SERVICEMEN and WOMEN.
The DEATHS of MANY HUMAN BEINGS on this planet whose only crime was being in the WRONG PLACE at the WRONG TIME.
THE DEATHS OF over 3000 people and loss of the WTC, the OKC building, the USS Cole, The US Olympics (everybody forgets that one), The Marine barracks in Beirut, the Olympic games with hostages held and some killed, etc.
And now they want to lie about it, and have you kiss their ass. That's all I ask you to think about.
It'll be interesting to see how that one plays out.
Yes. Democrat,Republican,other, no matter what affiliation.
Power corrupts those whose goal is power.
Somehow I missed this at the time.
It certainly explains what Saddam was buying from the Russian Orthodox Church. But what the heck did the Orthodox think they were getting from Saddam?
Or perhaps I should be asking, what they heck did they do with the money they got from 5 million barrels of oil?
Whoa - nice catch.
Iraqis tried to bribe Scott Ritter with gold
By Inigo Gilmore in Baghdad and Charles Laurence in New York (Filed: 04/05/2003)
Iraq's intelligence services bought gold jewellery that they planned to give to the wife and daughter of Scott Ritter, the controversial former weapons inspector, as part of a clandestine project to encourage him to work closely with Saddam Hussein's regime, according to documents discovered by The Telegraph in Baghdad.
According to the documents, which were found in the bombed headquarters of Iraq's intelligence services, the cost of the presents was approved at the highest level in an attempt to develop "strong relations with them [Mr Ritter's family] that affect positively on our relations with him".
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The documents say that the gifts should be offered via an intermediary, who was named as Shakir al-Khafaji, an Iraqi-American businessman and close associate of Mr Ritter.
The documents, which are signed by the then director-general of Iraqi intelligence, purport to reveal close links between Mr al-Khafaji and Iraqi intelligence, and suggest that the regime was making available substantial funds to offer him. Mr Ritter and Mr al-Khafaji have both made clear that they received no such gifts or funds.
The papers referring to the so-called "Scott Ritter Project" were found in a file marked "Hosting in hotels 1997-2000", which held details of Iraqi intelligence guests who had travelled to Baghdad. The records were in the same folder as reports of a visit to Baghdad in 1998 by an envoy of Osama bin Laden, which were disclosed in The Telegraph last week.
The five pages of documents dated between July 18 and September 14, 2000, appear to record a trip to Baghdad made by Mr Ritter, Mr al-Khafaji and a film crew. Their visit took place shortly before Mr Ritter raised £250,000 to make a highly controversial documentary about Iraq that was critical of American policy towards Saddam's regime.
Mr Ritter formed a partnership with Mr al-Khafaji to finance the film, Shifting Sands which, according to Mr Ritter, "proved" that Iraq did not have weapons of mass destruction. In an interview with the New York Times in 2001, Mr Ritter stated that none of Mr al-Khafaji's funding came from Saddam's regime. Of the £250,000 spent on the film, he said that only £26,250 went into his own pocket.
While he confirmed that he had received money from Mr al-Khafaji, Mr Ritter said that he had had his business associate checked by CIA "sources" via a friend who was a reporter, and was reassured.
The documents cast new light on the Iraqi regime's attitude to the film, which was widely denounced as paid-for propaganda. The documents suggest to show that Iraqi intelligence officials had direct contacts with Mr al-Khafaji. They also record discussions among senior officials about offering financial incentives, apparently in an attempt to underwrite projects that Mr al-Khafaji was developing with Mr Ritter.
The correspondence discussed further ways to come up with money to offer to Mr al-Khafaji to cover his travel costs. One letter requests approval to make funds available by siphoning profits from an oil deal, apparently controlled by Iraqi intelligence. The documents state that the matter would be passed on to Tariq Aziz, then Iraq's vice-president, to deal with.
There is no suggestion in the documents that any money or other benefits were ever paid to Mr al-Khafaji.
Last night Mr Ritter said that the Iraqis had tried more than once to compromise Shifting Sands. He confirmed that officials had offered a gold bracelet for his wife and had volunteered to finance the film, either directly or via a French oil company.
Mr Ritter said that he had rebuffed each attempt and filed reports on the approaches to the FBI. He had also filed reports to the US Treasury when he was raising the money for Shifting Sands.
"Be careful how you interpret those documents," he said. "I would hate to read that I had taken Iraqi money, which I did not.
"Perhaps you can find documents relating to the meeting I eventually had with Tariq Aziz, in which I told him I would take no money, and he replied, 'We respect you because you do not have your hand out'," Mr Ritter said.
"I know that the Iraqis had no influence whatsoever on making this film."
Mr al-Khafaji, an Iraqi who has lived in America for 30 years, insisted that the documents proved only that Iraqi intelligence agents were corrupt. "Everybody knows that these people . . . defrauded the government out of their own pockets.
"The US government is well aware of where the money came from for the film. It came from me and two colleagues. It was checked by the government. It came from personal assets and from bank loans," he said.
Perhaps he'd like to revise his earlier remarks a bit...
Well, isn't that interesting. Very good catch!
According to an ABC News article linked on Drudge, these are only vouchers to buy Iraqi oil at a discounted price. The vouchers would then be sold at a profit of only $.50 per barrel. Anyone know if this is accurate, or is just the inevitable CYA spin from the left?
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The Supreme Court 2010 Term - Foreword: Neutral Principles, Motivated Cognition, and Some Problems for Constitutional Law
Dan M. Kahan
Yale University - Law School
August 15, 2011
Harvard Law Review, Vol. 125, November 2011
Yale Law School, Public Law Working Paper No. 231
Why is the 'neutrality' of Supreme Court decisionmaking a matter of persistent political disagreement? What should be done to mitigate such conflict? Once the predominant focus of constitutional law scholarship, efforts to answer these questions are now widely viewed as evincing misunderstandings of what can be coherently demanded of theory and realistically expected of judges. This paper attributes the Court's 'neutrality crisis' to a very different form of misunderstanding. The study of motivated reasoning (in particular cultural cognition) shows that individuals are predisposed to fit their perceptions of policy-relevant facts to their group commitments. In the course of public deliberations, these facts become suffused with antagonistic meanings that transform utilitarian policymaking into occasions for symbolic status competition. These same dynamics, the paper argues, make constitutional decisionmaking the focus of status competition among groups whose members are unconsciously motivated to fit perceptions of the Court's decisions to their values. Theories of constitutional neutrality do not address the distinctive cognitive groundings of this form of illiberal conflict; indeed, they make it worse by promoting idioms of justification, in Court opinions and public discourse generally, that reinforce the predisposition of diverse groups to attribute culturally partisan aims to those who disagree with them. The divisive effects of motivated reasoning on policy deliberations can be offset by science communication techniques that avoid selectively threatening any group's cultural worldview. Similarly, public confidence in the Supreme Court's neutrality can be restored by the Court's communication of meanings that uniformly affirm the values of culturally diverse citizens.
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Just had a few questions, haven't even thought about playing this game since I played it at launch around four years ago.
I just have the original game, is it worthwhile getting the two expansions just yet? Will I be missing much in terms of content and where everyone is? I went on earlier for a few minutes and it seemed as busy if not busier than I can remember at launch, at this is at 2am GMT.
Have I left it too late to get back into Guildwars? Ive heard about the sequel in the pipeline? Thoughts
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Just started playing again myself, pretty much same scenario as you, only I have Factions as well. As far as population goes, it seems really solid. I'd recommend getting Factions if you're interested in PVP. Might even be more worthwhile for you to get the triple pack. Comes with Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall I think. Think its 50 bucks or something. I wouldn't worry too much about the fact that GW2 is in the making. It's atleast a year off, who wants to think that far ahead? GW1 is fun now, so enjoy it.
As far as PvP goes the game pretty much went down hill with every expansion release. I think this is because of the introduction of so many skills and classes and it made balancing a pain, and now we have very un balanced PvP (pvp is till fun though mind you). Also the pvxwiki website allowed people to post their builds up for bad players to use which is highly despised. (and rightfully so)
The PvE content hasn't changed too much since release. Run missions and do quests. Though you might find it harder to group up with actual players as most people use heros (customizable henchmen).
My advice would be to play a little longer and see if it'll keep your interest for awhile, if so then go ahead and grab the other campaigns.
I happened onto Prophicies dirt cheap at a Target store and have been playing a couple of weeks now and then. I have no idea what the game was like before but i see lots of players and while i have yet to join a guild there are several wanting members. I like it for times when i just want to explore a little and have some casual fun.
I say don't get expansions, try to play through the whole of the prophecies game, it'll be a bit hard to find groups for some of the missions, but those who you can find will be able to use heroes for the most part to flush out groups.
If you need any expansion, get Nightfall. Its got a very solid story, and gives access to heroes, which are a lot of fun. I own all the expansions, and even though I don't play right now, I don't regret it. If you enjoy prophecies, all the way to the end, odds are you'll find all of them fun and they are a pretty good value.
Everything creates huge amounts of negativity on the internet, that's what the internet is for: Negativity, porn and lolcats.
Gogamer.com still has the trilogy for $32.90. That's where I got it and have been having a blast. My monk is level 12 and I haven't even left post-Searing Ascalon (I think I hit level 10 in pre-Searing).
I'm sure NCS will give at least 6-9 months notice before GW2 releases and there hasn't been any new info for a long time. Plenty of time to run through all the GW content IMO.
So are the add-on's like traditional expansion packs for MMO's or do they add a new starting point and character progression?
Originally posted by shakermaker0
So are the add-on's like traditional expansion packs for MMO's or do they add a new starting point and character progression?
the ONLY expansion is Eye of the North
Factions and Nightfall are both standalone campaigns that can be linked to Prophecies to add more content
You pretty much have to get all the games unless you don't mind missing out on certain skills, which would gimp your toon.
Just get the pvp package, you will have access all skills and characters, and all the pvp !
Originally posted by mr138
You pretty much have to get all the games unless you don't mind missing out on certain skills, which would gimp your toon.
A "gimped toon" wouldn't really be that big a problem in the early PvE. It's only once you get to HM or start doing more serious PvP that access to all skills becomes a necessity. I'd say that it's better to be completely sure that you like the game before buying the expansions.
If you're under a really tight budget, and not sure you'll like the game, get the $20 single game.
If you can spend $13 bucks extra, and think you may like to play at some point, get the $33 trilogy at gogamer.com.
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All employees will have open access to the director and have his cell phone number so he can be reached 24/7. Any changes within the EMS system will be put into writing and each EMT will have a copy of these changes. The director will develop a policy and procedures manual where job descriptions are outlined in a clear manner. Gordon hopes to build a more clear and solid foundation for the ambulance department. There are state guidelines and protocol which the EMS system operates under and Gordon said they will focus on these state guidelines to ensure compliance.
The EMS will hire good EMTs free of criminal backgrounds who can contribute positively to the department. Interviews will be held for each new applicant. Ambulances will be kept well maintained and well stocked. Ambulances are on a replacement schedule and will be replaced as budget allows. Any equipment which needs to be replaced will be done so in a timely manner.
Regular trainings will be held and different training topics will be addressed and will be fit with state protocol in areas of training. All these trainings will help EMTs in their recertification hours which are 100 hours of additional training in a four year period in different emergency areas.
Training schedules will be adaptable and flexible as many EMTs work shift work. The director will work to accommodate the different schedules of the EMTs. The topics to be addressed in these trainings will be chosen through quality review and doctor recommendations.
Rural ambulance services have long transport times and one of the trainings will focus on enroute patient care. Special emphasis will be made to help local EMTs acquire the skills needed for patient care in transit. Professionals will be invited to the county to conduct these trainings.
Each ambulance run which takes place is accompanied by paperwork. Gordon will review each run and address any concerns there, he will review anything unusual to improve patient care. Trainings will also be geared to any suggestions offered by the hospital staff on ways to improve the service. Concerns with response times will also be addressed.
Gordon said it is vital that the EMTs work as a team and training will take place which includes local law enforcement and the highway patrol to increase cooperation between the agencies in emergency response.
Gordon said EMTs compensation needs to be increased. Currently the on- call pay for EMTs is 50 cents per hour. When EMTs are on call they cannot leave their area for hours at a time and sometimes for days, if they are short handed. Gordon proposed this on call pay go to $1 per hour for the remainder of this year and increase to $2 per hour over the next five years.
Gordon said there are five ambulance stations in the county. Three people from each station are on call at all times. This equals 131,400 on call hours per year at the five stations. "People are expected to respond at a moment's notice for 50 cents an hour?" questioned Gordon.
Gordon wants to work with the compensation for the EMTs to help with retention of current and former EMTs and recruitment of new EMTs.
Gordon said, "Most people don't think about EMS services, unless they need it."
Gordon also proposed the director for EMS needs to be a full-time position, he is currently a part-time employee and puts in more hours than allotted. He also proposed a part-time secretary to help with paperwork.
The plan also included holding Basic classes every other year and Intermediate classes every other year.
Gordon said they also wish to begin an education program for the public. The public needs to know when it's appropriate to call an ambulance and for what situations an ambulance is required and when it is not. Some people call an ambulance when it isn't needed, but some people do not call an ambulance when it could be a real benefit to the patient and a civilian transport puts the patient in danger.
An emergency medical responder class will also be taught. This is a 60 hour class welcome to anyone who would like to learn what to do if you're the first one on scene at a medical emergency. Gordon said CPR is taught in this class and a lot of basic first aid. Gordon said they would like to begin education in schools to educate people on what to do before the ambulance arrives. They want to hold classes at the high school level and increase awareness there and possibly generate some interest in older students becoming EMTs.
Sue Copinga is the trainer for EMS in Emery County. She explained to the commission the trainings planned for Emery County EMTs. Their focus will be on making sure the trainings fit the needs of the local EMTs for their recertifications. It is also her responsibility to check the training hours to be sure each EMT is getting what they need. She likes all the EMTs to train together so they can learn from each other.
This year the county EMTs didn't go to the EMT conference, but will use that $30,000 that was budgeted for local trainings and to compensate the EMTs for attending their trainings. Copinga believes there are many benefits for training in smaller groups. In the past some EMTs would attend the outside the county trainings and bring the information back to train the local groups. There is benefit in that too.
In the future as budget allows, EMTs will be sent to outside conferences as well. One reality this year is the EMS is shorthanded and sending the EMTs we do have out of the county was not in the best interest of the county at the time. Trainings are held the second Thursday of the month in Green River, the third Thursday of the month for the Emery/Ferron area and the fourth Thursday for the Castle Dale/Huntington areas. The EMTs are told if they can't make it to the training in their area, they are welcome to attend one of the other trainings in another town. Each training is the same for all three areas. Copinga said they have the training schedule mapped out for the next 12 months. In September they will hold a mini-conference of trauma systems and the mechanism of injury which will be taught by Rick Howard, the batallion chief in Lehi. In October, November and December the trainings will take place in the towns. In January-2010 another mini-conference covering EMS for children.
Some of the presenters will charge to come and train and others have said, just feed them dinner and they will come for free.
A Basic EMT class will begin on July 15. At the conclusion of the class the participants will spend 10 hours in the emergency room doing their clinicals. They will mostly help with vital checks and observations. A Basic class is also planned for Green River in September or October. Any people from Green River wishing to take the class sooner are welcome to come to the class which starts in July. In January-February 2010, an Intermediate class will be held. Any Basic EMTs are encouraged to take this class so they can advance to Intermediate.
Commissioner Jeff Horrocks said the decisions Jim has made have been made after consulting with him. "Jim and Sue are doing an admirable job," said Horrocks.
The meeting was opened up to citizen concerns. Valarie Newland spoke, she said she has been a certified EMT since 1989. She has worked for Emery County the past 20 years. She is currently the scheduler for Green River. "The current system is not working for Green River. To be an EMT you must be a strong creature. Green River has 11 certified EMTs currently working. Not enough to cover all the shifts at all times. The Green River ambulance covers a wide range of area. They make approximately 170 runs a year. They cover from Ghost Rock on I-70 to the west to 20 miles east of Green River on I-70 to the east. They cover to Woodside on SR-6. Any transport for the ambulance is at least 76 miles to the Price hospital and 104 miles to Grand Junction. The EMTs must cover all these miles, maintain their certifications, balance their jobs and find time for their families. And in doing all that, they must maintain their own health. "This is turning into an unhealthy structure," said Newland.
Newland said one year ago they took the ambulance service out from under the sheriff's office and are trying to run it more like a business. She said the hiring of a director and a traveling trainer were good moves. She said at the time of the switch they took away the meal allowance at the end of a run and the credit card. "They took away the spirit of volunteerism," said Newland. "They took away any position of authority that can make tough decisions in this 100 mile area. The law enforcement link was a great comfort to us in Green River. The lack of having enough EMTs is an ongoing problem. I request at this time a team be put together to research other agencies and see what works. See what is a fair monetary system for retention. Bring this information back and be ready to vote by August. A lot of work has gone into that new plan. Keep in mind we want to be more involved in those decisions. Communication is a big issue. We have many concerns in Green River," said Newland.
Commissioner Gary Kofford asked Newland if the new proposals for compensation would help, she said yes it will help. Newland said she felt like they had been playing around with the system for a year now. Up until April they only had five EMTs. In June she had health problems and couldn't run, but was still on call. "We are just out there by ourselves. I have to make Green River work, we have made great progress, but we need to do more," said Newland.
Kofford wanted to make it clear that the commission didn't take away their meal allowances and credit card. He said if the commission had changed any policy it would have sent out a memo in writing, so everyone could know. The county is looking into the policies and travel allowances.
Horrocks said they had been receiving bills for astronomical amounts for meals. "If we send an ambulance to Grand Junction we should feed them, there were just some bills coming in that seemed extravagant," said Horrocks.
Kofford pointed out the use of the credit card for meals was changed without any explanation. He said it was a good learning experience. Things need to be explained you can't just put out a directive. "There wasn't enough communication when these directives came down. You need to stop and evaluate how what you're doing is affecting people. We are trying to come to a conclusion as a group on what's the best course to move forward. This plan should have been put forward a year ago,' said Kofford.
The three commissioners will make a decision based on budget and human resources. They will consult the appropriate parties.
Horrocks said, "This program needs to move forward. It takes time to recruit people. We have more EMTs now than we have in awhile. We are working on communications."
Kofford said it's gone on for too long. "I'd like to say I got on it quicker, but I didn't I would like to bring it back on July 14 or 28th commission meeting and decide how to move forward. We will look at the money."
The covering of shifts was also talked about. Gordon said he is responsible for seeing the shifts are covered, if he sees holes in schedules and he can find people to cover in Green River as well as other areas. But, Gordon said he needs to be aware of when these shortages are really taking place. If he sees blanks, then he can make plans.
One possible solution for shortages was looked at in contacting Grand and Carbon counties. Newland said they were supposed to meet Carbon half-way on SR-6 and transfer. That happened twice. Once Carbon came to the Green River clinic and the PA decided not to transport to Castleview, but the patient needed to go to Grand Junction and the Carbon crew fell apart and didn't handle it well. "You need to know a lot of the pieces and these things need to be discussed," said Newland.
Horrocks said they are working on those problems with Dr. Engar. If a patient is going to Grand Junction then air med can be used.
Newland said, "Things have been very tense and very tough. There is a huge lack of confidence being portrayed at your ambulance service."
Kofford questioned Newland on her remarks that she felt more secure under the umbrella of the sheriff's office. She responded that they go out on all types of calls all hours of the day and night. Tourists and transients make up a large number of those calls. Oftentimes, it is three women in the ambulance responding to those calls. They asked the sheriff's office to show up at all of their calls which they have done. "It has been a blanket of comfort, in difficult situations," said Newland. "We knew who to call. We already had a clear picture and the sheriff's office was part of that. It was invaluable."
Newland described a situation they had the other night where they had to get the rescue vehicle to respond to a call. They have been instructed that they can't take the ambulances off the pavement. This patient was about three miles from a paved road, so the rescue vehicle had to be utilized and the ambulance crew didn't have the rescue vehicle there at the ambulance garage, nor did they have the keys to it, so luckily one of the deputies was available to get into the sheriff's office in Green River and pick-up the key for the rescue vehicle. "We did work hand-in-hand with the sheriff's office and we became familiar with how things were done. We've had to learn new ways to do things," said Newland.
Horrocks pointed out that the sheriff's office still responds to calls when the ambulance goes out.
Newland said there are new rules now and in the past their supervisor always knew who to call and they would say this is what you are to do and do it now.
Kofford said, "Do you feel like you have to go through channels now to get to the sheriff's office?"
Newland said yes, they used to have a key to the rescue vehicle and it was parked at the ambulance garage.
Bruce Funk spoke next. He said he is very familiar with the workings of the ambulance as he spent 23 years as the Emery County Clerk. The ambulance was under the sheriff's office during his time as clerk and there were problems then as there are now. Funk said he felt good when they hired Jim Gordon as it took it out from under the political realm and the political muscle of the sheriff. "The opportunity to take it out of the political arena has been good, because now you can hire and fire the director. I've watched good EMTs fall aside. The credit card issue is a problem," Funk stated.
Funk said there were write-offs from the ambulance service that totaled $300,000.
This was before the ambulance billing was contracted out and now it is no longer done in-county. "The sheriff should respond at any critical situation. The proposal presented today was very good. I commend all the volunteers.
" I don't feel a great deal of compensation is necessary.
"You've got a good chance to do something and to do it right. I hope the sheriff will rally around and get the EMTs to join in. I don't see that turning back the system is worthwhile," said Funk.


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This document addresses the error message: The Subscriber created, but was not added to distribution list due to error message that is encountered when a subscriber is added or re-imported in Cisco Unity. This document also provides the solution to fix the problem.
Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics:
Cisco Unity
Microsoft Exchange
The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions:
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Microsoft Exchange 2000
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The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
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The Subscriber created, but was not added to distribution list due to error message is displayed:
when using Unity integrated with Microsoft Exchange
when Cisco Unity is used with IBM Lotus Domino Mail Store
When a subscriber is added or re-imported in Cisco Unity integrated with Microsoft Exchange, The Subscriber created, but was not added to distribution list due to error message is displayed.
This error message is displayed when an existing Cisco Unity subscriber (who is a member of the AllSubscriber Public Distribution List (PDL) by default) is deleted and re-imported in an Exchange 2000 environment. This occurs when such a subscriber is deleted from Cisco Unity because the subscriber remains a member of the PDL. Even though this subscriber is deleted, the subscriber receives messages addressed to the PDL (only email messages, not voice mail messages).
When the subscriber is re-imported, Cisco Unity automatically tries to add the subscriber to the AllSubscriber PDL. As this subscriber is already a member, Cisco Unity displays this error message.
This problem occurs if the same subscriber template is used to re-import the subscriber. Consequently, the new subscriber is assigned to the same PDL.
This problem can be fixed if the AllSubscriber PDL is removed from the Default Subscriber template. The subscriber can also be deleted, and re-imported with a different template that makes the subscriber a member of a different PDL and not a member of the AllSubscriber PDL.
When a subscriber is added or re-imported in Cisco Unity 4.x with IBM Lotus Domino, The Subscriber created, but was not added to distribution list due to error message is displayed.
In order to resolve this problem, use the System Administration (SA) page or the Lotus Domino administration program to manually add users to the appropriate distribution lists. Alternatively, perform these steps:
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When adding users through the SA, add the users to that sub-group.
When you try to add users to a Public Distribution List (PDL) through the Unity System Administration page, the add area is greyed out and you are unable to add users in the PDL.
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In order to resolve this issue, run the permission wizard from the Cisco Unity tools. Download the latest Permission Wizard from Cisco Unity Tools and run it. Also, you need to check the Allow Cisco Unity to Administer Active Directory when running the permission wizard.
You are unable to create PDLs and the Error: 0X80072030 message is received.
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Refer to Cisco bug ID CSCec36950 (registered customers only) for more information.