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Educational Background
Scholarly Interests
Selected Publications
"Trade and the Globalization of International Labor Flows," in Arvind Panagariya, Robert Stern and Gianni Zanini, eds., Handbook of Trade Policy for Development, Oxford University Press, New York, New York, forthcoming, 2010.
Education as an Engine of Economic Development: Global Experiences and Prospects for El Salvador, Fundación Salvadoreña para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUSADES), San Salvador, El Salvador, November 2008.
The Political Economy of the East Asian Crisis: Tigers in Distress, Edward Elgar Publishers, Cheltenham, U.K. (edited book volume, with Arvid Lukauskas), 2001.
International Financial Liberalization, Capital Flows and Exchange Rate Regimes, Special Issue of Review of International Economics, Volume 9, No. 4, November 2001 (guest editor, with Luis A. Rivera-Batiz).
Island Paradox: Puerto Rico in the 1990s, Russell Sage Foundation, New York, 1996 (book volume, with Carlos Santiago).
International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Publishers, New Jersey (book volume, with Luis A. Rivera-Batiz), 1994.
"The Effects of Direct Foreign Investment in the Presence of Increasing Returns Due to Specialization," Journal of Development Economics, Vol. 34, No. 1, November 1990, 287-307 (with Luis A. Rivera-Batiz).
"Agglomeration and Heterogeneity in Space," Special Issue of Regional Science and Urban Economics, Vol. 18, No. 1 February 1988 (guest editor, with Masahisa Fujita).
"Foreign Capital and the Contractionary Impact of Currency Devaluation, with an Application to Jamaica," Journal of Development Economics, Vol. 26, No. 1, June 1987, 1-15 (with Luca Barbone).
"Foreign Ownership, Nontraded Goods and the Effects of Terms of Trade Changes on National Welfare," Economics Letters, Vol. 20, No. 4, July 1986, 367-371 (With Aquiles Almansi).
"International Migration, Nontraded Goods and Economic Welfare in the Source Country," Journal of Development Economics, Vol. 11, No. 1, August 1982, 81-90.
"The Capital Market and Income Distribution in Yugoslavia," Quarterly Journal of Economics, 1980, 179-184.
"Latino and latina Poverty," in Deena Gonzalez and Suzanne Oboler, editors, The Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States, Oxford University Press, New York, 2005.
"Puerto Rican New Yorkers in the 1990s: A Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile," in Angelo Falcón, Gabriel Haslip-Viera and Felix Matos Rodríguez, eds., Puerto Ricans in Gotham: Past, Present and Future, Arte Publico Press, Houston, 2004.
"NewYorktitlán: The Socioeconomic Status of Mexican New Yorkers," Regional Labor Review, Winter/Spring 2004.
"The Impact of School-to-Work Programs on Minority Youth Employment and Student Outcomes," in William J. Stull and Nicholas M. Sanders, ed., The School to Work Movement: Origins and Destinations, Praeger Publishers, Westport, Connecticut, 2003, 169-188.
"The Dominican Population of the United States: A Socioeconomic Profile, 2000," Dominican Studies Institute, City College, City University of New York, New York, 2003 (with Ramona Hernandez, City College).
Reinventing Urban Education, IUME Press, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, 1996 (edited book volume).
"Vocational Education, the General Equivalency Diploma and Urban and Minority Populations," Education and Urban Society, Vol. 27, No. 3, May 1995, 313-327.
Puerto Ricans in the United States: A Changing Reality, National Puerto Rican Coalition, Washington, D.C., 1994 (book volume, with Carlos Santiago, University of Wisconsin).
"Quantitative Literacy and the Likelihood of Employment Among Young Adults in the U.S.," Journal of Human Resources, Vol. 27, No. 2, Spring 1992, 313-328.
"The Effects of Literacy on the Earnings of Hispanics in the United States," in Emilio Melendez, Clara Rodríguez and Janis Barry-Figueroa, eds., Hispanics in the Labor Force, Plenum Publishers, New York, New York, 1991, 53-75.
"Literacy Skills and the Wages of Young Black and White Males in the U.S.," Economics Letters, Vol. 32, April 1990, 377-382.
How Do Migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean Fare in
Economy, 2007.
"The International Migration Experience of Mexico: Socioeconomic Aspects," in Ralph Rotte and Peter Stein, eds., Migration Policy and the Economy, Hanns-Seidel Foundation, Muenchen, Germany, 2002, 205-218.
"Illegal Immigrants in the U.S. Economy: A Comparative Analysis of Mexican and Non-Mexican Undocumented Workers," in Slobodan Djajic, ed., International Migration: Trends, Policy and Economic Impact, Routledge Publishers, London, 2001, 180-203.
"Underground on American Soil: Undocumented Workers and U.S. Immigration Policy," Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 53, No. 2, Spring 2000, 485-501.
"Migration and the Labour Market: Regional and Sectoral Impacts in the U.S. and Latin America," in Jean-Pierre Garson, ed., Migration, Free Trade and Regional Integration in North America, OECD, Paris, 1998, 121-133.
"Immigrants and Schools: The Case of the Big Apple," Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy, Fall 1995, 84-89.
"English Language Proficiency and the Earnings of Young Immigrants in U.S. Labor Markets," Policy Studies Review, Vol. 11, No. 2, Summer 1992, 165-175.
U.S. Immigration Policy Reform in the 1980s: A Preliminary Assessment, Praeger Publishers, New York, 1991 (edited with Selig L. Sechzer and Ira N. Gang, Rutgers University).
"Can Border Industries Reduce Immigration to the U.S.?," American Economic Review, Vol. 76, No. 2, May 1986, 263-268.
"Trade Theory, Distribution of Income, and Immigration," American Economic Review, Vol. 73, No. 2, May 1983, 183-187.
"The Effects of Immigration in a Distorted Two‑Sector Economy," Economic Inquiry, Vol. 19, No. 4, October 1981, 626-639.
Honors and Awards
Visiting Scholar Award, Russell Sage Foundation, New York, September 2003-July 2004.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, September 1988-August 1989.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., August 1982 - August 1983.
Visiting Scholar, Institute for Research on Poverty, Madison, Wisconsin, Summer 1980.
Professional Experiences
Professor of Economics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, September 2002 to present.
Professor of International and Public Affairs (affiliate), School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, NY, January 2004 to present.
Director, Program in Economic Policy Management, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, NY, January 1996 to December 2002.
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Columbia University, New York, NY, January 1996 to December 2002.
Associate Professor of Economics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, September 1991 to August 2002.
Director, Latino Studies Program, Columbia University, New York, NY, September 1997-July 1999.
Director, Institute for Urban and Minority Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, September 1991 to December 1995.
Associate Professor of Economics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, September 1991 to September 1995.
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 1987 to August 1991.
Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1986 to August 1987.
Lecturer, Regional Science Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1985 to August 1986.
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, September 1984 to August 1985.
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, September 1983 to August 1984.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Economics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, August 1982 to August 1983. .
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, September 1979 to June 1982.
Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Business, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, June 1982 to August 1982
Professional Presentations
Recent Presentations
Discussant, Session on Migration Issues in
"Labor Markets and Safety Nets," presentation at the conference on "Best Practices in Public Administration," sponsored by The People's Government of Guangdong Province, China, and the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, New York, August 15, 2009.
"Managing Globalization: Trade, Finance, Investment and Growth," presentation at the National Management Institute,
"The Earnings of Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. Border: A Comparative Analysis of the 1980s and the 2000s," paper presented at the American Economic Association Meetings, San Francisco, California, January 5,2009.
Salvador," paper presented at the Conference on Five-Year Strategies for the Social Sector in El Salvador, Fundación Salvadoreña para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUSADES), San Salvador, El Salvador, November 13, 2008.
"International Trade and Economic Development," Lecture series presented at the Universidad Externado,
"Economic and Financial Challenges Facing the European Economy," presentation at the joint program of the Hochschule Neu-Ulm University, Germany and the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, New York, June 18.
Conference Organizer: "A Rising Tide: Economic and Political Relations between China and Latin America, " Institute for Latin American Studies, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, February 18, 2008.
Professional Organization Membership
Editorial Advisory Boards
Member, Editorial Board, International Trade Journal , University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, March 2005 to present.
Member, Editorial Board, Open Demography Journal, January 2008 to the present.
Associate Editor, Review of Development Economics, Blackwell Publishers, U.K., January 2000 to December 2007.
Member, Board of Editors, Lynn Rienner Publishers, Boulder, Colorado, August 2004 to present.
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Latino Research Review, January 2000 to January 2004.
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, September 1996 to September 2000.
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, The Latino Review of Books, January 1995 to December 1999.
Professional Reviewing and Refereeing
National Science Foundation, Johns Hopkins University Press, Richard D. Irwin, Kluwer‑Nijhoff Publishing Co., Lynne Rienner Publishing Company, NSF‑NATO Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science and Technology, National Research Council, Princeton University Press, Teachers College Press, American Educational Research Association.
Journal Refereeing for:
Contemporary Policy Issues, American Economic Review, American Educational Research Journal, Canadian Journal of Economics , Demography, Economic Inquiry, Economic Journal, Explorations in Economic History, European Economic Review, Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences;, International Economic Journal, International Economic Review, Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of International Economics, Journal of International Money and Finance, Journal of Comparative Economics, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Population Economics, Journal of Regional Science, Open Economies Review, Regional Science and Urban Economics, Review of Development Economics, Review of International Economics, Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Southern Economic Journal, Teachers College Record, World Development.
Biographical Information
Francisco L. Rivera-Batiz was born in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico on December 30, 1954. He is currently a Professor of Economics and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He is also a Professor of International and Public Affairs (affiliate) at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia. He received his Bachelor's degree with Distinction in All Subjects from Cornell University in 1975 and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1979.
Dr. Rivera-Batiz has ample experience in academia and outside academia as well. At the university level, he has been a professor at Columbia University for almost 20 years, holding professorial appointments at Teachers College (Columbia's Graduate School of Education), the Department of Economics, and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). At the same time, he has held administrative appointments as Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education (Teachers College), Director of the Program in Economic Policy Management (SIPA and Economics Department), and Director of the Latino Studies Program (Columbia College).
Before joining Columbia's faculty, Dr. Rivera-Batiz held teaching or research appointments at the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Dr. Rivera-Batiz has written seven books and over sixty articles on various topics related to economics, education, and international affairs.
In the area of education, his publications include research on the impact of schooling and literacy skills on labor market outcomes, the transition from school to work, and the determinants of educational outcomes among minority and immigrant children. His publications in this area include "Quantitative Literacy and the Likelihood of Employment Among Young Adults in the U.S.," Journal of Human Resources (1992), Reinventing Urban Education (IUME Press, Teachers College, Columbia Univ., 1994), "Vocational Education, the General Equivalency Diploma and Urban and Minority Populations," Education and Urban Society (1995), and "The Impact of School-to-Work Programs on Minority Youth Employment and Student Outcomes," (in W.J. Stull and N. Sanders, eds., What do we Know About School-to-Work: Research and Practice, Greenwood Press, 2003).
An expert on Latino populations in the United States, Dr. Rivera-Batiz has written on Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican and other Latino groups in New York City and in the U.S. His socioeconomic profiles of Dominican and Mexican New Yorkers have been widely disseminated in the press, including articles in the New York Times, Newsday, Daily News, The Los Angeles Times, El Diario La Prensa, and Hoy. His research in this area includes: Puerto Ricans in the United States: A Changing Reality (National Puerto Rican Coalition, 1994, with C. Santiago), "The Socioeconomic Status of Hispanic New Yorkers: Current Trends and Future Prospects," (Pew Foundation Hispanic Research Center, 2002), "The Dominican Population of the United States: A Socioeconomic Profile, 2000," (Dominican Studies Institute, City College, 2003, with R. Hernandez), and "NewYorktitlan: The Socioeconomic Status of Mexican New Yorkers," Regional Labor Review, Winter/Spring 2004.
He has also carried out research on the economy and society of Puerto Rico, including: Teacher Education Programs and Education Reform in Puerto Rico (General Council of Education, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1995, edited volume), Island Paradox: Puerto Rico in the 1990s (Russell Sage Foundation, New York, 1996, book volume with C. Santiago), "Color in the Tropics: Race and Economic Outcomes in the Island of Puerto Rico," (Russell Sage foundation, research report, 2004), and "Education and Economic Development in Puerto Rico," in Barry Bosworth and Susan Collins, editors, The Puerto Rican Economy: Prospects for Growth, (Brookings Institution, 2006, with H.F.Ladd),
Professor Rivera-Batiz has worked on research or technical advising projects to the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United Nations, and the Harvard Institute for International Development. He has also provided technical or educational services to a number of governmental and non-governmental institutions in the United States and abroad, including Argentina, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Egypt, Mongolia, Paraguay, Puerto Rico and Turkey. He was research co-director of the New York City Chancellor's Commission on Planning for Enrollment Growth, which submitted its findings to the New York City Board of Education in 1995.
Dr. Rivera-Batiz serves in the Editorial Boards of The Journal of Economic Policy Reform and the Open Demography Journal. He is also in the Board of Editors of Lynn Rienner Publishers, Boulder, Colorado.


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Pets Like Anchor Too
*Images Courtesy of CR
I have a black lab, Gracie, with a hearty appetite. Her food gets stored in a 2 gallon Heritage Hill Jar. This way no one has to see the gigantic yellow dog food bag in our little kitchen.
Gracie took advantage of the rare moment that her food and treat jars were open and unattended.
If you prefer a jar with a great seal, try our Montana Jar. The Montana Jar comes in a variety of lid styles and color choices. This will not only keep contents fresh, but keep curious puppies out.
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Now for Part II of some favorite colors for Spring! I recently had the wonderful opportunity to create a cake topper...a beautiful little green ceramic vase filled with sugarpaste flowers. More green and white, but with the addition of a gorgeous shade of purple! Here is a photo of some of the work in progress...some little buds needing color:
And a table full of flowers, petals and leaves:
The finished arrangement in the ceramic vase:
Close-up of flower detail:
And presented on a set of stacked Styrofoam squares to review proportions for the final cake design - it needs another large tier at the bottom to balance the size of the vase, don't you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Favorite Colors for Spring II
Posted by Jacqueline Butler at 12:20 PM
5 comments:
- Michael McCafferty said...
I am in awe of your artistic genius!
- April 8, 2010 at 4:30 PM
- Lisa said...
I am too. (in awe of your artistic genius) lol
- April 9, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- kellypea said...
My goodness your work is beautiful! It always amazes me that as much as I have been working on my own food-oriented blog for several years now, I continue to learn about others locally I've yet to know. I don't make very many cakes, but am intrigued by your work. It's amazing.
- May 20, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- Jedric said...
WOW...how did you or what did you do to get those even sections on the buds?
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When former Congressman Mark Stedman throws in the towel on his presidential campaign, his only choice is to return to his home state and decide how to spend the rest of his life until he meets Josiah Stoltzfus, an Amish farmer from Pennsylvania.
Stedman learns more from Josiah in a few hours than in his many years in office. He comes to the conclusion that someone like Josiah should be running the country. Not a career politician, but someone with a little old-fashioned common sense, someone whos not afraid of rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty. Someone like Josiah Stoltzfus.
Using his old campaign headquarters for a base, Mark Stedman determines to introduce a new candidate to America. He pledges to do everything in his power to make sure Josiah gets elected. But can a plain man of faith turn the tide of politics and become the leader of America, and what will he have to risk to do it?
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Emmy-nominated and Dove-nominated writer Martha Bolton is also the author of over eighty books of inspiration and humor. She wrote the libretto for The Confession Musical, based on Beverly Lewis' popular Amish trilogy, as well as the libretto for Half-Stitched, the Musical, based on Wanda Brumstetter's newest Amish romance. Martha was a staff writer for Bob Hope for over fifteen years, writing humor to entertain the public and presidents alike.
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GrandaddyAAge: Over 65Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5What a Concept - An Amish PresidentAugust 25, 2016GrandaddyAAge: Over 65Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Quite an interesting concept a devout Amish man for President, a man who is convinced that God is leading him to seek the highest office in the land, even though running for the office is in direct opposition to their rule book. What would cause an Amish man to consider running for the office of President when many of them never get involved even in local politics? Considering the vast differences between living in the Amish world and living in Washington, D.C., what compromises would an Amish man have to make to move into the White House? Probably the biggest question of all for me is whether or not there is the slightest possibility we could ever elect such a man as our President. That would certainly shake things up if something like this would play out in real life. The author has mixed equal parts of seriousness and levity to keep the book entertaining. I recommend it for all who love a good story.
Judy K BurgiKendallville, INAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Our Country Needs A Josiah!February 8, 2014Judy K BurgiKendallville, INAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I loved this book! Author Martha Bolton kept me page turning as fast as my eyes could read. She hit the nail on the head for a delightful entertaining wishful thinking read!
Was it a coincidence that Mark Stedman had veered off course due to his GPS system and an accident landing him smack dab into Amish territory where he had his first encounter with Josiah Stoltzfus? I think not! God does work in mysterious ways.
The way the characters of Josiah and Mark handled the stress of campaigning and mudslinging from their opponents' was refreshing to say the least.
I started wondering what would happen if we had a Josiah/Mark team running for President/Vice President in our Country. What a fascinating run that would be!
Thank you author Martha Bolton for a wonderful thought provoking read!
I can't wait to see the Musical Josiah for President this summer at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, Indiana. I know it is going to be GREAT!
Ginny SAge: 45-54Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Delightful and Fun!October 15, 2012Ginny SAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5What if an Amish man could be convinced to run for president? That's the question Martha Bolton addresses in her latest book, JOSIAH FOR PRESIDENT. The result is a fun, funny tale that had me laughing many times, and turning pages as quickly as I could to see what happened next.
Congressman Mark Stedman pulls out of his bed for the White House when his standing in the polls flags. But then a random (maybe?) mishap leave him stranded in Pennsylvania Amish country. There he meets Josiah Stolzfus, a Plain man of integrity and wit. Before long, Mark comes to believe that Josiah is exactly what this country needs - and he signs him up as a write-in candidate for president!
Though Martha Bolton has written over 40 books, this is her first novel, and I think it's a terrific debut. Mark is a realistic character, and though I have no personal experience with politics, he resonated with me. I LOVE his arguments with the Lady of the Dashboard (his GPS). And yet, Bolton gives us an insider's view to political campaining that left me wondering if perhaps she'd run for office herself sometime.
The timing couldn't be more appropriate, with the US Presidential election going on right now. Don't think this is a "statement" book, though. It's just a fun story with a timely setting and theme. And since Bolton is a professional comedian, she pulls off the humor masterfully!
high plainsWYAge: 45-54Gender: female3 Stars Out Of 5good storyOctober 6, 2012high plainsWYAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 3Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3Although this is not my favorite type of read, I do enjoy Amish fiction so thought I'd give it a try..It is somewhat humorous and in some places dry but overall a good read
TrudiBath, NYAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A fun and thought-provoking storySeptember 20, 2012TrudiBath, NYAge: 55-65Gender: femaleWHAT IF_.?
So many good fiction stories begin with that question. What if - an Amish man were elected President of the United States? What if a campaign was run with honesty and integrity, if a candidate always answered reporters' questions with truth without considering what the impact might be on the polls? What if our nation returned to a common sense approach, and only spent the dollars it had to spend?
Josiah for President takes on those questions with a humorous look at the write in campaign of Josiah Stoltsfus, an Amish farmer from Lancaster County, PA.
The story begins with former Congressman Mark Stedman as he withdraws reluctantly from his Presidential race, his lifetime dream. He truly wants to turn the country around, from high unemployment, political apathy and discouragement. But he didn't get the poll numbers and he's heading home to Wisconsin when a few interesting interchanges with his GPS land him in a ditch on a remote farm in Lancaster. He becomes friends with Josiah, his rescuer and his respect for Josiah's way of life grows as they have many illuminating conversations. As Mark finally returns home, he is being pressured by his party to endorse his former opponent; a man he knows will be a terrible president. He finally ends up in front of the microphones to endorse someone_and surprises himself when he announces Josiah. What follows is a story that holds your attention and in true Martha Bolton style, provides some great giggles along the way.
I was intrigued by the idea of Josiah for President, and knowing it was written by the humorous Martha Bolton only added to my anticipation! I wasn't disappointed. You will be entertained but you will also be challenged; you may even begin to come up with a few more "what if's" of your own. As the country heads quickly towards another Presidential election in a climate similar to the setting in the story, being provoked to think more deeply can only be a good thing. I wonder if maybe that's what Martha had in mind all along?!
I received a free copy of this book from Zondervan in exchange for my fair and honest review.
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Author: Martha Bolton
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What was your motivation behind this project? I got the idea one day while working on the Half-Stitched musical with our producer Dan Posthuma. I told him about it and he encouraged me to write it immediately. He shared the idea with Zondervan Publishing and they made us an offer. It was a tight deadline, but the words flowed easily. I've written 88 books, but this is my first novel. I loved the process and really came to care for the characters.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope they'll laugh along with the humor, be moved by the story, and grow to love Josiah as I have.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? I was inspired by the character of Josiah Stoltzfus. His Lincoln-like wit and back to basics attitude reminded me, and I hope all readers, of what is truly important in life.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, Phyllis Diller, Erma Bombeck, Steve Martin, Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, and so many others.
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England beat Kenya 24-19 in sudden death extra-time to claim the New Zealand Sevens title in Wellington on Saturday.
England beat Kenya 24-19 in sudden death extra-time to claim the New Zealand Sevens title in Wellington on Saturday.
Kenya had led 19-12 but after they lost two players to the sin bin England were able to score two late tries through Christian Lewis-Pratt, to take the match to extra time, and then Sam Edgerley to win it.
It was just the final dramatic act in an extraordinary day in Wellington when Kenya earlier came from behind to beat New Zealand 19-14 in their semi-final.
Having trailed 14-0, Mike Friday's side scored two second-half tries to also take that match into extra time before Oscar Ouma scored the all-important try, his second of the match.
Ben Ryan's side booked their place in the final beating Samoa 21-19 in the first semi-final.
Trailing 12-0, Christian Lewis-Pratt (twice) and Marcus Watson gave them a 21-12 lead which proved enough despite Lio Lolo's effort.
The hosts New Zealand are the only side to have made all four Cup quarter finals this season and booked their place in the semi final by beating neighbours Australia 24-5 thanks to two tries from Gillies Kaka.
In what was arguably the most entertaining quarter final, Kenya defeated African rivals South Africa 21-20.
Having trailed 15-7 and 20-14, Willy Ambaka scorched away to score his second try of the match to snatch a 21-20 victory for Mike Friday's side with four missed conversions proving decisive for South Africa.
In the first Cup quarter final Ben Ryan's beat the Auld Enemy 31-7 thanks to two tries from both Watson and Dan Norton, while the islanders defeated Argentina by the same score.
It is the first Cup competition Ben Ryan's side have competed in this season, having missed out in the first three rounds
Michael O'Connor's Australia made it five wins from six by beating Scotland 22-7 to win the Plate.
Their only defeat came at the hands of New Zealand, before two Shannon Walker tries and 13 points from Lewis Holland secured their place in the final and ended a disappointing weekend for Paul Treu's side who managed just one victory.
Scotland bounced back from the earlier defeat to England and continued their impressive form at the Hertz Sevens, beating Argentina 35-5 to book their place in the Plate final.
Canada beat Fiji 28-19 in the Bowl final, winning all three of their matches on day two thanks to two tries from Taylor Paris.
Fiji will be disappointed with their tournament having failed to reach the Cup quarter finals for the first time in the history of the World Series.
Sean Duke scored twice in Canada's 31-7 victory against Spain to reach the Bowl final, having earlier beaten Tonga 28-5 thanks to tries from Nathan Hirayama, Tyler Ardron, Duke and Conor Trainor. Geraint John's side will meet Fiji after they came from 17-7 behind to beat France 19-17.
Julien Candelon took his tournament try tally to nine but Benito Masilevu scored the decisive try with the last play.
Competing in their first ever Bowl competition in the history of the World Series, five different players scored tries for Fiji in their 29-12 quarter final victory against the USA.
Spain defeated Portugal in the first match of day one in an all-Iberian encounter.
Locked at 19-19 in an enthralling match, Pedro Martin chipped and re-gathered then raced the length of the pitch to score his second try of the match and give Spain a dramatic victory.
France beat Wales 33-12 thanks to a hat-trick from Candelon.
The reigning RWC Sevens champions Wales ended a disappointing weekend, beating Tonga 26-21 to claim the Shield.
Paul John's side had trailed 21-0, but had enough left in the tank to beat the only non-core side competing in Wellington, as Lee Williams scored the all-important fourth try.
Tonga outplayed Portugal in the first Shield semi final 17-7 with tries to Tevita Halaifonua, Titali Mau, Saia Palei while in the other semi Wales held out a fast finishing USA 17-15 with Will Thomas, Luke Morgan and Rhys Shellard crossing for five-pointers.
Final: England 24-19 Kenya
Third place play-off: New Zealand 17-7 Samoa
Plate final: Australia 22-7
Bowl final: Canada 28-19 Fiji
Shield final: Wales 26-21 Tonga
Cup semi-finals: New Zealand 14-19 Kenya, England 21-19
Plate semi-finals: Australia 28-12 South Africa, Scotland 35-5 Argentina
Bowl semi-finals: Fiji 19-17 France, Spain 7-31 Canada
Shield semi-finals: United States 15-17 Wales, Portugal 7-17 Tonga
Quarter finals:
Kenya 21-20 South Africa
Australia 5-24 New Zealand
Samoa 31-7 Argentina
England 31-7 Scotland
Bowl quarter finals:
France 33-12 Wales
Fiji 29-12 United States
Canada 28-5 Tonga
Spain 26-19 Portugal
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2012: Started all 13 games at center ... Helped the Monarch offense lead the nation in scoring offense, total offense and passing yards ... Led the way for running back Tyree Lee to rush for 100 yards in four games this season ... Named to the CAA Academic All-Conference Team.
2011: Appeared in all 13 games on the offensive line...Helped ODU to rank fifth nationally and lead the CAA in scoring offense at 36.69 points per game...Also helped the Monarch offense rank 10th nationally among FCS schools and lead the highly competitive CAA in total offense averaging 439.08 yards per contest...Part of an offensive line, which allowed the Monarchs to average 168.15 yards of rushing offense, third in the league, and 270.92 yards of passing offense, second in the league and 18th in the country.
HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-State by the Associated Press...Four-year starter at center for the Dolphins making 45 career starts...Two-time First Team All-Tidewater selection...Two-time First Team All-Beach District as a junior and second...Second Team All-Beach District as a sophomore...Second Team All-757...Helped the Dolphins to a 38-7 record during his four-years, including a 10-0 mark in 2009 and capturing the Beach District Championship and Eastern Region Runner-Up in 2008...Played for Ocean Lakes High School head coach Chris Scott.
PERSONAL: Born February 24, 1993...Son of Brian and Mary-Lynn Mann and stepson of Dasa Mann...Has one brother, Kyle...Majoring in mechanical engineering.
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Canadian men open sitting volleyball world championships with victory
EDMOND, Oklahoma – Canada defeated Libya 25-22, 24-26, 25-19, 25-18 on Sunday night to open men's round robin play at the world championships in sitting the volleyball. The 23-country competition is also a qualifying event for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
The men's team members are Chad Drummond, Austin Hinchey and Doug Learoyd, all of Edmonton, Jose Rebelo of St-Hubert, Que., Kevin Strybosch of London, Ont., Eric Dechaine of St. Lina, Alta., Wilfredo Morewilson of Toronto, Mikael Bartholdy of Calgary and Greg Stewart of Kamloops, B.C.
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At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
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The Lord said to His disciples, "Every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And every one who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you are to answer or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
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Local Medical Reserve Corps members have been visiting Senior Citizen Centers, teaching about fall prevention. Falls are not just the result of getting older. Many falls can be prevented. By making changes, chances of falling are lowered. Four things are suggested to prevent falls. 1. Begin a regular exercise program. 2. Make your home safer. 3. Have your health care provider review your medicines. 4. Have your vision checked. Unintentional home injury is the fifth leading cause of death, and 2.5 times more likely to cause injury than car crashes.
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A favorite designer for celebrities uses plenty of fishnet in her fall collection.
Fishnet is not just for stockings, if you ask designer Reem Acra. The Lebanese designer incorporated the material in her fall collection, which was a sexy nod to Japan, and specifically photographer Daido Moriyama.
"I'm taking you on a trip to Japan and we're going to look at a book by Daido Moriyama and it's about his photography of fish nets on the body," she explained backstage pre-show. "Black and white is the color palette – strength and power – and a touch of red. So, you will see a lot of layering of fishnet over embroidery, under embroidery, as body stockings, so there's the layering with the fishnet, and all of that is inspired by Daido."
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Christopher Kubasik, Lockheed Martin's president, chief operating officer and CEO-elect, resigned Friday after an ethics probe revealed a personal relationship with a subordinate employee, the company announced.
Lockheed's board of directors asked for Kubasik's resignation.
The board named Marillyn Hewson, the executive vice president of the company's Electronic Systems unit, the president and COO effective immediately. Hewson will also become the CEO in January 2013. Kubasik had been slated to become the company's chief executive, taking over for retiring Bob Stevens.
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Dear SAISD Staff
I am pleased to share some good news with you. The Board of Trustees has approved our compensation plan for the 2014-15 school year, which includes a pay increase for all permanent full-time employees, and an increase in the starting salary for new teachers. The Board and I greatly appreciate your commitment to our District and our students.
The raises approved by the Board are as follows:
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• Other teachers, librarians and registered nurses (not first year) will receive an increase of 2.5 percent to 2.6 percent.
• Classified employees, paraprofessionals and professional employees will receive on average a 1.5 percent increase based on their pay-grade midpoint.
• A $500 longevity stipend will be paid in January 2015 to returning District employees who meet criteria of completing15 years of District service in the 2013-14 school year. Please note that employees who received the Board approved one-time $500 longevity stipend in the 2013-14 school year are not eligible to receive an additional stipend in January 2015.
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It's another Friday night, and Gennie Dodd has taken his usual center spot on stage in the Brewer community. Dodd and five accompanying musicians launch into a trio of songs recorded by country music legend George Jones, beginning "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair." When the first notes are played, six couples arise from their seats and hit the dance floor, moving to the song's uptempo beat.
"That George Jones, he's hard to stop once he gets started," Dodd said following the song's finish.
More people – a majority of whom would be regarded as senior citizens – joined in to dance on the next song, "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)" until 12 couples were on the floor slow dancing to Jones' signature hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
As the Starlighters band rolled on through songs by other artists, 73-year-old Ray Herron of Tupelo would find a female dance partner to keep on dancing.
"If you're like me, you don't get a lot of exercise," Herron said. "That's about as good an excercise you can get, besides swimming."
Dodd and others keep the music going every Friday night at the Brewer Opry, which has turned the Brewer community center – formerly a school house in the Lee County community southeast of Tupelo – into a music hall. Dodd and his wife, Faye, have been hosting the weekly get-together for two years.
"That's what we like about it," Gennie Dodd said, "seeing people get out, especially these elderly people.
The Brewer Opry is open from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Brewer Community Center, located on County Road 805. The south half of the building is devoted to the opry while members of Brewer United Methodist Church, located across the road from the center, use the dining area on the north end to sell food to opry patrons.
The opry is a family-oriented establishment. Smoking and alcohol aren't allowed inside. Gennie Dodd said a majority of their visitors are 50 and older.
"When you get their age, there aren't too many places they can go," he said. "Sometimes we'll have young people in here, people in their 20s. Sometimes they bring their children with them."
Country music, especially the classic songs of the 1950s and '60s, is performed at the Opry.
The Dodds hosted an opry house for five years in the Monroe County town of Wren before closing it down. Faye Dodd, who serves up soft drinks and coffee at the opry bar, recalled the disappointment their regular customers felt at the time.
"Everybody kept calling us asking us to do something," she said. "They said we had no place to go on Friday nights."
With the help of Faye's friend, Crye-Leike Realtor Jeannie Leach, the Dodds were shown the Brewer building. Faye said it reminded her of the schoolhouse she attended as a child. After talking to community representatives overseeing the building, the Dodds were allowed to lease the building and make improvements inside.
There was a lot of work to do. The south half of the building, where the Opry is housed, was once an auditorium. Old chairback seats were removed and walls torn down to open up space for the dance floor and seating areas. Band members, friends and patrons from the Wren music hall pitched in with the work.
"My husband and I came down here, we washed windows, washed chairs," said Leach, who is a regular Opry patron. "He cleaned up the yard and we planted some shrubs. It was a lot of work."
Faye Dodd laughed when she recalled the sweat equity that went into renovating the building. "We worked our butts off," she said. "One day, I asked my husband, have we lost our minds. Sweat was running off us and we were on our hands and knees. It was hard work, but it was worth it."
In two months, the Opry was open for business. "We still got some work to do," Gennie Dodd said. "We're going to paint the outside. Hopefully we're going to redo this ceiling, but that's in the future. We're still adding on every week."
Music plays on
Gennie is usually front and center on the Opry stage with the Starlighters for most of the evening, but he steps away for one set to allow others to sing. Like the tradition of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, many people are given the opportunity to showcase their musical talents.
On one recent night, Joe Rickman of Corinth opened the set with his Johnny Cash act complete with all-black clothing and saying the iconic "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" opening line. Others also take the mic to sing for the audience while Gennie joins Faye at the bar.
From their view, the Dodds enjoy seeing people dancing and spending time with friends. Many of the patrons and band members have been regulars even back to the Wren music house days, and they come from all over Northeast Mississippi to spend their Friday nights in Brewer.
"We like country music," Gennie said. "They like the fast music. When they get out there on the dance floor, just turn loose and cut up."
Faye added, "We don't make a lot of money, but we have fun."
After dancing with 72-year-old Dorothy Dobbs of Baldwyn, Herron said the Brewer Opry is a perfect place to spend a Friday night dancing and listening to music.
"I usually come here unless I'm out of town," Herron said. "Real nice people here. It's family oriented. No alcohol, no smoking inside, you can bring your children if you like to. The Brewer church sells food over on the other end. It's a nice, friendly place to come."
Faye said the community center building has been an ideal home for the Opry and Brewer.
"It's good for this building to be used for something like this in the community," she said. "We wouldn't be here if we didn't think it was."
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PRICE - Randy Lynn Krompel, 52, passed away suddenly Feb. 13, 2007 at his home.
He was born Feb. 17, 1954 in Price to William and Leah Olsen Krompel. Married Nancy Russell in Wellington. Later divorced.
Member of the LDS Church. Lifelong resident of Carbon County and former employee of U.S. Fuel at Hiawatha. Randy enjoyed being on the farm, working the land and seeing things grow. He enjoyed being around and caring for animals. He liked camping and being in the outdoors.
Survived by parents, William and Leah, loving daughter, KaRanda; three brothers, William D. (Joni), Rick L. (Debbie), Kerry Lee, all of Price; sister, Sherry (Todd) Larsen, St. George; and four daughters, Tammy Michele, Valerie Lynn, Misty Sue, and Tresha Kay. Preceded in death by brother, Ronny; and grandparents.
Graveside service Sat., Feb. 17, 2 p.m., at Cliffview Cemetery in Price under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Price.
PRICE-Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jose "Joe" Adolfo Martinez, passed away peacefully at his granddaughter Kathy's home on his 95th birthday. He was born Feb. 17, 1912 in Chama, N.M. to Eloy and Lucy Romero Martinez. He married Seniada Valdez, Dec. 4, 1928 in Gallina, N.M.; she died on Oct. 25, 1986.
He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a longtime resident of Carbon County where he was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America. He shared a special love of the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and camping with his family.
Joe had a great eye for livestock, especially fine horses. He will be dearly missed by his family and many longtime friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Kathy Jo and Bobbi Jo and their families for the exceptional care they provided to their grandpa.
Survived by two daughters, Effie Roberts, Salt Lake City, and Celia Martinez, Sunnyside; three sons, Pat (Carol) Martinez, Amadeo Martinez, and Joe A Martinez Jr., all of Price; and his longtime friend, Rachel Sanchez, Price. He was also survived by two sisters, two brothers, 35 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife and five sons.
Funeral mass, Fri. Feb. 23, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service, Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at Mitchell's Thursday and Friday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Price City Cemetery.
PRICE-Betty Rae Smith Wardle, age 77, passed away on Feb. 18, 2007 in Price, Utah. She was born Oct. 5, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Warren Smith and Vera Swaner Smith. She married Wayne Grant Wardle, Sept. 21, 1946 in Granger, Utah.
Betty's family was her life. She loved playing games with her grandchildren, making quilts, sewing, genealogy research, watching the Hallmark channel and spending time with her dog. She served an LDS mission to Arkansas with her husband Wayne. She was a temple worker in the St. George Temple and the Manti Temple and worked at the Bishop's Storehouse in Castle Dale.
She is survived by her children: Sam (Gail) Wardle of Delta, Utah; Sherry (Rod) McKnight of Boise, Idaho; Vern (Karen) Wardle of Cupertino, Calif.; Wayne Wardle of Salt Lake City, Utah; Janice (Percy) Mounteer of Huntington, Utah; Bob Wardle of Elmo, Utah; Joel (Virginia) Wardle of Price, Utah; June (Jim) Ledger of Castle Dale, Utah; Lynn (Kim) Wardle of Price, Utah; 34 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna (Bruce) Terry of Murray, Utah; and Pat (LeGrand) Bradley of Syracuse, Utah.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Warren and Vera Smith; husband, Wayne Grant Wardle; grandchildren, Ted Wardle; Sammie Mounteer; and Andrea Wardle; sister; Lila Jenkins; baby brothers; and son-in-law Rodney Komar.
Funeral services will be Thur. Feb. 22, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Castle Dale First Ward, 35 East Main. Visitation will be at 12 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Castle Dale Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
SPRING GLEN - Gladys Kenner Saccomanno, age 89, passed away Feb. 12, 2007 at home while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 18, 1917 in Springville to Nathaniel "Bailey" and Hazel Mason Kenner. Her family moved to Helper where she later met and married Ernest Saccomanno on July 18, 1933; he passed away on Oct. 30, 1979.
Mom was a wonderful homemaker and seamstress. She assisted her husband operating the farm for many years.
She enjoyed long hikes in surrounding areas, viewing wildlife and the changing seasons. She also loved traveling, playing cards with family and friends, and was an avid reader. She loved her wonderful collection of clown figurines and pictures that she acquired over many years.
She is survived by children, Maryanne Biljanic, Midvale; Erna (Paul) Porter, Palm Desert, Calif.; Frances (Gary) Hanson, Frank (Lee) Saccomanno, both of Spring Glen; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Our mother was preceded in death by parents; husband, Ernest; granddaughter, Jean Porter; five siblings, Freda Kenner, Chris Compton, Mildred Morris, Bonnie Osoro and Boyd Kenner.
Memorial service Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at Price City Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5 South Main, Helper, UT 84526.
HELPER-Fredric J. Meeks, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2007 at his home. He was born June 5, 1946 in Kanab, Utah to Jack and Joan Schmidt Meeks.
Fredric was a graduate of Clearfield High School and Stevens Henager College of Business. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Fred was a very simple person who always thought of others first. He enjoyed people, and especially the time he shared with the children of Castle Valley Center in Price.
Fred was an avid reader, he loved to watch movies and go fishing. He was presently employed at Swift's in Helper where he was a friend to all. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survived by his parents, Jack and Joan Meeks, Sunset, Utah; brothers, Howard (Kathie) Meeks, West Point, Utah, Joseph (Dee) Meeks, Ogden; sister, Margaret (Buddy) Buchanan, Drakesboro, Ken.; lifelong companion, Colleen Wilson, Helper; sons, Colter (Amy) Wilson, Salt Lake City, Rajens (Desiree) Wilson, Price; and his little buddy and special grandson, Riley Wilson.
Funeral service was held Sat. Feb. 17, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street, Price. Family was a Mitchell's Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment in the Mt. View Cemetery in Helper. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
HELPER-Thelma Manchester Wright, age 95, passed away Feb. 18, 2007 at Parkdale Care Center in Price. She was born July 11, 1911 in Kenilworth to Charles LeRoy Manchester and Jessie Irene Cole. Married Wilmer Claude Wright Aug. 22, 1931 in Randolph, Utah; he died April 25, 2000. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.
Thelma loved camping with family and friends, and spending winters in Yuma, Ariz. with her husband. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting.
Survived by one daughter and two sons, Claudette (Lou) Mele, Price, Walter L. (Linda) Wright, Paonia, Colo., Jerry (Heather) Wright, Price; nine grandchildren, Louie, Greg, Jamie, Julie, Tonie, Craig, Jerry, Shannon, Tidge, and 29 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Pattie, great-granddaughter Mandy; sisters, Betty Jewkes, Margaret James, and brothers, Maurice "Bud" Manchester, John "Jack" Manchester, and two infant sisters.
Memorial service will be held Fri. Feb. 23, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Parkdale Care Center, 250 East 600 North, Price, UT 84501, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
PRICE - Thomas John Hovat Jr., age 61, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Feb. 13, 2007.
He was born Feb. 7, 1946 in Price, to Thomas Hovat Sr. and Irene Daskalos. Married Patti Helsley in 1972 in Price. Later divorced. Together they had one son, Thomas Guy Gourdin who now resides in Salt Lake City.
Member of the Greek Orthodox Church.
He enjoyed sports and was an avid sports fan. In his younger years he played baseball on the Helper all-star teams.
He was a graduate of Carbon High School Class of 1964.
Tommy owned and operated the Carbon Barber Shop for many years, and he later worked for Si Lobato at the Salt Lake Airport Barber Shop and at Atwood's Barber Shop in Price.
He will be dearly missed by family, friends and many longtime patrons.
Survived by mother, Irene Hovat, Helper; brothers, Michael Hovat, Spring Glen; Nick Hovat, Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Mary Katherine (Keary) Tonks, Pocatello, Idaho; Christy Rich, Price; and loving nieces and nephews, Roy and Monnica Rich, Erica (Brandon) VanZant, Nicole and Michael Hovat Jr., Brandon (Kenda) Gadish, and Mandy Gadish. Preceded in death by grandparents; and father, Thomas Hovat Sr.
Funeral services Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price. Trisagion service Friday evening, 7 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home. Family was at Mitchell's Friday and Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price city cemetery.
CASTLE DALE-Helen L. Maxfield passed away on Feb. 18, 2007 at the Emery County Care Center in Ferron. Helen was born on July 18, 1918 in Magna, Utah to Leslie and Ellen Robinson. She married Weldon H. (Shorty) Maxfield on July 3, 1935.
She is survived by their three sons: Rex D. of Huntington; G. Dell (Billie); Kenneth H. of Castle Dale; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by many extended family members and good friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers.
A graveside service will be held Feb. 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Manti City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.


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Posted 04 August 2012 - 10:21 AM
Where is it? Me and my friends are kicking around the idea of driving up to Cortland either on next Wednesday or on the Sunday following that.
Posted 04 August 2012 - 01:09 PM
SecondHandJets, on 04 August 2012 - 11:21 AM, said:
Where is it? Me and my friends are kicking around the idea of driving up to Cortland either on next Wednesday or on the Sunday following that.
Its up in Cortland, they are using their stadium. If they had held it at the meadowlands, I would definitely be going. But Cortland is too far.
Posted 05 August 2012 - 09:19 AM
i went yesterday, fans got shafter royally, it said from 6-9pm and was over by 720. rex ryan and a few kickers were the only one to sign autographs, we drove 3hours to see the scrimmage last a lil over an hour. im thinking bout going back up this week as im on vacation. i wanted revis' autograph lol
Posted 05 August 2012 - 09:18 PM
i was up there wednesday and thursday, VERY crowded. I went up there thinking it would be dead but tebow mania is in full effect. After practice a few guys will sign but nobody good. The only worthy one was Dustin Keller, but thats about it. Don't go there just to try and get a Revis sig, cause I think that the players like revis, sanchez and tebow are told not to sign because it would create a stampede. Fun time watching practice though.
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