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The gateway to the largest outdoor playground in southern Illinois includes Rend Lake, the second largest manmade lake in the state. Wheelchair access.
Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center
Situated on Rend Lake in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, this modern resort offers cabins and boat rental suites, courtesy boat docking slips, restaurants and more. Guests can enjoy golfing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and other water sports.
Provides affordably priced and beautifully furnished accommodations. Optional spa and fireplace suites. Restaurant and golf course on site.
Inglenook Farm Bed and Breakfast
A delightful retreat on the outskirts of Mt. Vernon, this historical home has been transformed into a bed and breakfast paradise tucked away from the road on five acres complete with a pond, and old barn, and beautiful gardens.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Located among the rolling hills of Southwestern Illinois, this park has a beach and offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and other activities. 140 camp sites open year round for outdoor lovers
Washington County Nature Preserve (Nashville)
Enjoying the out-of-doors is easy with tent and trailer spaces readily accessible. Electricity and disposal are available for trailers. A shower building is also located in the camping area.
Sidwell Friends Bed and Breakfast
This B&B is housed in a classic 1920s Colonial decorated with antiques and fine art. Sidwell Friends is located just blocks from Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, which features the Mitchell Museum and an impressive sculpture park.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Badollet House Bed & Breakfast
National Register historic home featuring period decor with contemporary conveniences. The Badollet House is not only a bed and breakfast, but also caters to small parties, weddings, business meetings and special occassions.
Spacious, quiet, clean and affordable lodging, with free in-room coffee, free continental breakfast. Enjoy 25" remote color tv-hbo and cable. Just minutes from I-57.
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn-Bell Tower of Centralia, Illinois, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Centralia within view of the historic Carillion Bell Tower and within walking distance of some of the finest dining and shopping in southern Illinois. Our 4-story interior access (elevator) Inn features 56 nicely furnished guest rooms with added amenities including cable TV with HBO and hairdryers. Upgrades include coffeemaker, mini-fridge, microwave, and iron/board. We offer a FREE deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, and playground for the kids, a meeting/banquet facility with kitchen and a business center in the lobby. Come relax and enjoy the value at the Americas Best Value Inn-Bell Tower of Centralia. Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Access available.
Badollet House Bed & Breakfast
This 4 room bed and breakfast is located in downtown Salem just minutes from the Mariona County Fairgrounds.
Clean, affordable, quiet and comfortable lodging in downtown Centralia. Within walking distance to downtown businesses shops and cafes.
50 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable television, outdoor pool, restaurant within walking distance, outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast.
Affordable, clean and comfortable lodging with lounge/bar and restaurant on site. Right off the interstate.
Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is just moments away from popular attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and history lessons.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Enchanted Crest Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast located in Belle Rive, IL.
CITY:Belle Rive
America's Best Inn is a part of a national chain specializing in easy, comfortable and affordable hotels. This hotel is conveniently located just off I-57/64 and includes free breakfast. Pets ok.
CITY:Mount Vernon
A Comfortable and Affordable Lodging Experience The Guesthouse Inn & Suites Salem IL hotel offers the convenience of a Denny's Restaurant and Cocktail lounge on site. Our Salem Hotel offers a 24 hour front desk service, free local calls, parking, USA Today Newspaper, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and complimentary popcorn. We are a pet friendly Salem Inn, pet fee apply.
5 rooms, non-smoking, credit cards accepted, small meeting rooms, restaurant within walking distance.
Friendly service, clean rooms, near shopping center. Restaurant - laundry service.
Located near I-57 & I64
CITY:Mount Vernon
Low daily, weekly rates, located near fast food, stores, and laundry mat.
Newest motel with friendly, clean, and quiet lodging.Good service plus a good nights sleep.
Conveniently located near I-64/I-57 Interchange with 24-hour indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, and business center
CITY:Mount Vernon


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IBM has been in the virtualization business for decades. We'll show you around the award-winning virtualization environment for IBM System p series servers.
In all the recent talk about virtualization, the name IBM is rarely mentioned, even though IBM has used virtual machines for decades on its mainframes. The experience with mainframes allowed IBM to create one of the most sophisticated Linux virtualization environments on the market today – the IBM System p, based on Power5 and Power6 processors. In fact, IBM won the prize for the best virtualization solution at LinuxWorld, August 2006 in San Francisco. In this article, I will show you how to get up and running with the System p virtualization environment.
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SALT LAKE CITY - Estella Elizabeth Jensen Abbott, age 73, passed away Dec. 7, 2001 in Price.
She was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Huntington, to James William and Nola Sherman Jensen. She married Walter Joseph Abbott June 29, 1944 in Helper, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1965. He passed away Aug. 23, 1982.
She loved camping and fishing with her family and in her later years she enjoyed bingo, even when she was too ill to go out. As a member of the LDS Church, she served in various relief society callings. She was a hairdresser, working out of her home for about 20 years. She has lived in Price for the past two and one half years.
She is survived by one child, Robert Abbot; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lue (Lilla) Jensen, Carlsbad, N.M.; Orson Jensen, Irmine, Ky.; James R. (Coral) Jensen, Clearfield; Don R. (JoAnn) Jensen, Cleveland; and one special sister, Sally Timothy, Wellington. Preceded in death by parents; husband; two sons, Walter Jay and Rodney Dean; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., in the Memorial Estates Chapel located at 6550 S. Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, where friends called one hour prior to services.
PRICE - Our loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa Pete Fredricksen, age 91, passed away Dec. 5, 2001 at home.
He was born Sept. 11, 1910 in Ferron, to Eli and Marie Jensen Fredricksen. Married June Jensen March 20, 1933 in Castle Dale.
Lifelong resident of Carbon and Emery counties. Peter attended schools in Emery County and graduated from South Emery High School. As a young man, Pete worked at Killpack's Flour Mill and he later worked for the Emery County Road Department. Retired from the Ford Garage in Price as a mechanic with 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survived by loving wife of 68 years, June Fredricksen, Price; son, Pat (Peggy) Fredricksen, Price; grandson, Paul (Kristi) Fredricksen, Helper; granddaughter, Penny Jones, Moab; great-grandson, Patrick Fredricksen, Huntington; great-granddaughter, Ashley Fredricksen, Helper; and special family friend, Dewey Jarret. Preceded in death by parents, three brothers and one sister.
Graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m., Price City Cemetery. Family was at Mitchell Funeral Home Friday evening, 7 to 8 p.m., and Saturday one hour prior to services.
PRICE - Vida Jane Bentley Keele, age 87, went home Dec. 4, 2001.
She was born May 23, 1914 in Antelope, to Elba and Vivian Hamilton Bentley. She married Wendell B. Keele Oct. 26, 1936 in Price. He left this earth and went home Nov. 20, 1961.
Member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church where she held many offices. "Sis" was a beautiful artist and she made the best breads and cookies. She played the guitar, organ and loved the outdoors. Vida worked school lunch and was a crossing guard for many years.
Survived by son, Lloyd (Vicki) Keele, Sandy; granddaughters, Cathy (Don) Brown, Midvale; Tracy (Rick) Collins,Helper; great grandchilden, Ricky and Antonio Collins, Caycee Brown; great-great-great-granddaughter, Cenjia Collins; brothers and sisters, Floyd "Chuck" Bentley, Salt Lake; Kenneth (Dunie) Bentley, West Valley; June (Val) Johnson, Ellen (Jim) Bates; Jerry (Eleanor) Bentley, all of Carbonville; Colleen (Jerol) Adair, Wellington; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, David, Ferrel and Ray; and sister, Evelyn Rhodes.
Funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 7, Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Utah Chapter Alzheimers Association, 1414 E. 4500 South Ste. 2, Salt Lake, UT 84117.
The family would like to acknowledge Parkdale Care Center for their care and compassion and a special thanks to Jeri Lynn, Karen and Linda for all your love and devotion.
PRICE - John Pappas, age 70, passed away Dec. 6, 2001.
He was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Kenilworth, to Andrew and Jennie Tittle Pappas. Married Evelyn Jensen July 12, 1952 in Elko, Nev.
"Pappy" retired from Andalex Resources Wildcat Loadout in December 1999 with many years of dedicated services. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding snowmobiles and the many wonderful friendships he shared over the years. "Pappy" loved spending time with his family and friends at his cabin, "the beloved Trail Canyon". He will be dearly missed by his family and a community of friends.
Survived by wife, Evelyn Pappas; daughter, Lisa (Ray) Bridge, Phil (Patty) Pappas, all of Price; sister, Marilyn (Henry) Scorzato, Kenilworth; brother, Luke (Doris) Pappas, San Bernardino, Calif.; grandchildren, Steven (Katrina) Bridge, Rachel Pappas, both of Price; great-grandchildren, Tyson John, Corina Marie and Brittny Taylor Bridge, all of Price. He was preceded in death by parents; and sister, Lucille Phister.
Memorial service Friday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Friday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
COLUMBIA - Emma Lennie Crawford Schick, age 77, passed away Dec. 5, 2001.
She was born June 19, 1924 in Stigler, Okla., to George Thomas and Nancy Kidd Crawford. Married John C. Schick Feb. 21, 1966 in Reno, Nev.
Resident of Columbia since 1944. Emma loved working in her yard and tending to her flower garden. She enjoyed quilting and sharing her talents with her family and friends.
Survived by husband, John C. Schick, Columbia; two daughters and two sons, Anita S. (Bill) Bird, Carolyn Crepps, Mervyn Harpine, David Harpine, all of California; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.


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Minds of Their Own: A Chemical Reaction that Changes, then Changes Back!
AbstractWhen you burn a piece of wood, you start with wood and oxygen, and end up with ashes, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. At no time during the reaction does wood reappear, even momentarily, from the ashes. Most chemical reactions are like this; they move in one direction, from reactants (starting chemicals) to products. In this chemistry science project, you will experiment with a rare and exotic reaction that oscillates. The reaction products appear and disappear for a number of cycles. Because the products are colored, the solution appears alternately blue, then yellow, then clear. The reaction is easy to set up, fun to watch, and opens up lots of ways to explore the nature of chemical reactions. Although it would be helpful if you have had a class in chemistry, you can still do this science project even if you have not.
Explore factors that control an oscillating chemical reaction.
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What do these things have in common: rust forming on an iron nail, a mixture of vinegar and baking soda producing carbon dioxide bubbles, and gasoline burning in a car's engine? They are all examples of chemical reactions. In each example, the starting chemicals, or reactants, combine to form the resulting chemicals, or products. Rust (or iron oxide) forms when iron in the metal combines with oxygen in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide forms when the acetic acid in vinegar reacts with sodium bicarbonate in baking soda. And water, carbon dioxide, and the energy used to make a car move result when gasoline reacts with oxygen. These reactions all move in one direction, from reactants to products. However, the Briggs-Rauscher (BR) reaction is different from these reactions in that it oscillates. To start the chemical reaction, two clear solutions are mixed together.
Watch this video of Briggs-Rauscher oscillating reaction.
The resulting clear solution then turns blue, then yellow, and then clear again. Each color is present for about 1–3 seconds (sec). The cycle of color changes repeats until one or more of the chemicals are used up. The reaction was developed by Thomas S. Briggs and Warren C. Rauscher of Galileo High School in San Francisco in 1972.
Don't let the equations below scare you away! Don't worry if you think you'll find the following chemistry explanations and chemical equations a bit intimidating—most professional chemists would agree that the chemistry of the Briggs-Rauscher reaction is complicated! While you will not need to use the following equations to perform the experiment below, the information is included so you can try to learn and understand the reactions taking place. There are a lot of things going on at the molecular level to create the oscillating color changes. However, this science project has the advantage that you can actually see changes in the reaction products (the colored ones, at least) as they form and disappear. The Experimental Procedure, below, focuses on how changing the concentration of one of the chemicals (malonic acid) affects the color changes in the reaction. The Variations at the end suggest other experiments if you want to take the project further.
The following explanation of the chemistry involved in the reaction is based on the University of Leeds chemistry website and Shakhashiri's book (see the Bibliography). In the BR reaction, the evolution of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases and the concentrations of iodine and iodide ions oscillate. Here is the list of names for the chemicals in the reactions that follow:
- IO3-: Iodate ion, from sodium iodate
- H2O2: Hydrogen peroxide
- CH2(COOH)2: Malonic acid
- H+: Hydrogen ion
- ICH(COOH)2: Iodomalonic acid
- O2: Oxygen
- H2O: Water
- HIO: Hypoiodous acid
- I-: Iodide ion
- HIO2: Iodous acid
- Mn2+: Manganese ion, from manganese sulfate
- Mn(OH)2: Manganese dioxide
- HOO.: Hydroperoxyl radical
- IO2.: Iodide dioxide radical
The mechanism of this reaction can be summarized by the following equations:Equation 1:
This transformation can be represented by two component reactions:Equation 2:
The first of these two reactions can occur by either of two different processes, a radical process and a non-radical process (radicals are atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons, represented as a dot after the name, as in HOO., the hydroperoxyl radical). These two component reactions "compete" for dominance, and the processes that dominates is determined by the concentration of iodide ions in the solution. When [I-] is low, the reaction proceeds primarily by the radical process; when [I-] is high, the non-radical process is the major process. The second reaction (Equation 3) couples the two processes. The reaction consumes HIO more slowly than HIO is produced by the radical process when that process is predominant, but it uses up HIO more rapidly than it is produced by the non-radical process. Any HIO that does not react by Equation 3 is reduced to I- by hydrogen peroxide as one of the component steps of the non-radical process for reaction 2.
When HIO is produced rapidly by the radical process, the excess forms the iodide ions, which shut off that radical process and start the slower non-radical process. Reaction 3 then consumes the HIO so rapidly that not enough is available to produce the iodide ion necessary to keep the nonradical process going, and the radical process starts again. Each of the processes of reaction 2 produces conditions favorable to the other process; therefore, the reaction oscillates between these two processes.
Let's look at the process in a little more detail. If iodide ions are present in sufficient concentration, the reaction follows the non-radical process, reaction 2. The iodide ions react relatively slowly with iodate ions.Equation 4:
The iodous acid (HIO2) is further reduced to hypoiodous acid (HIO).Equation 5:
The hypoiodous acid is then reduced by hydrogen peroxide.Equation 6:
The net transformation, represented by Equation 2, is obtained by the stoichiometric addition of Equation 4 + Equation 5 + Equation 6.Because reaction 2 is slower than reaction 3 under these conditions, so much HIO is used up by reaction 3 that reaction 6 cannot replenish the I- consumed in reactions 4 and 5; the [I-] keeps diminishing.
Once the concentration of iodide ions falls below a certain level, the non-radical process becomes very slow, and the radical process for reaction 2 takes over. This process involves these five steps:Equation 7:
These steps, when combined in the stoichiometry of 2 (Equation 7) + 4 (Equation 8) + 4 (Equation 9) + 2 (Equation 10) +1 (Equation 11), have the overall result given by Equation 2. A significant feature of this process is that, taken together, the first two steps, Equation 7 and Equation 8, are autocatalytic—they produce 2 HIO2 for each one consumed. Therefore, the rate of these steps increases as they occur. Because this radical process is autocatalytic, it causes a rapid increase in the concentration of HIO, which is produced by the disproportionation of HIO2 (Equation 11). This process does not rapidly consume all the iodate in the solution, because the last step is second order in the catalytic species. Thus, as its concentration increases because of the autocatalytic nature of the early steps, HIO2 is ever more rapidly consumed in this last step, and the sequence of the reactions quickly reaches a steady state.
Equations 8 and 9 show the function of the manganese catalyst. The manganese is oxidized in reaction 8 and reduced in reaction 9. Its catalytic effect in the reaction is accounted for through its providing the means for reducing IO2· radicals to HIO2, thereby completing the autocatalytic cycle of equations 7 and 8.
The hypoiodous acid produced by the radical process reacts with malonic acid by reaction 3. However, the radical process is faster than reaction 3, and the excess HIO reacts with hydrogen peroxide by reaction 6 to create I-, which shuts off the radical process and returns the system to the slow nonradical process initiated by reaction 4.
The dramatic color effects arise because reaction 3 does not take place in a single step, but by the sequence of reactions 12 and 13.Equation 12:
The solution turns amber from the I2 produced through reaction 1, when the radical process maintains [HIO] greater than [I-]. The excess HIO is converted to I- through the reaction with H2O2 (Equation 6). The solution suddenly turns dark blue when [I-] becomes greater than [HIO], and the I- can combine with I2 to form a complex with the starch. With [I-] high, reaction 2 switches to the slow nonradical process. The color then fades as reaction 3 consumes iodine faster than it is produced. When the system switches back to the rapid radical process, the cycle repeats.
When the solutions containing the reactants are mixed, IO3- reacts with H2O2 to produce a little HIO2. The HIO2 reacts with IO3- in the first step of the radical process (Equation 7). The autocatalytic radical process follows, rapidly increasing the concentration of HIO. The HIO is reduced to I- in a reaction with H2O2 (Equation 6). The large amount of HIO reacts with I-, producing I2 (Equation 12). The I2 reacts slowly with malonic acid, but the concentration of HIO, I2- all increase, because reaction 2 is faster than reaction 3. As [I-] increases, the rate of its reaction with HIO2 (Equation 5) surpasses that of the autocatalytic sequence of reactions 7 and 8. The radical process is then shut off, and the accumulation of reduced iodine is consumed by reaction 3 operating through the sequence of reactions 12 and 13. Eventually, [I-] is reduced to such a low value that reactions 7 and 8 become faster than reaction 5, and the radical process takes over again. This oscillating sequence repeats until the malonic acid or IO3- is depleted.
For this science project, you will buy a kit that contains all of the chemicals you need. Wear gloves and safety goggles when working with chemicals. The focus of the procedure is to investigate how changing the amount of malonic acid affects the color changes produced in the reaction.
Terms and Concepts
- Chemical reaction
- Reactant
- Product
- Briggs-Rauscher (BR) reaction
- Oscillate
- Radical process
- Stoichiometric addition
- Stoichiometry
- Autocatalysis, autocatalytic
- Disproportionation
- Steady state
- Autocatalytic reaction process
- Catalysis
- What is the role of starch in the reaction mix?
- What chemical causes the yellow color in the reaction?
- Excess chloride ions interfere with the reaction. Why?
- Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry, Volume 2. Wisconsin:The University of Wisconsin Press, 1985, pp. 248-256.
- Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society. (1999). Oscillating Reaction; Briggs-Rauscher. Retrieved June 30, 2010, from http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/JCESoft/CCA/CCA3/MAIN/OSCRXBR/PAGE1.HTM
- Hoyland, M., Volkovich, V., and Ormsby, D. (2003). Oscillating reaction - Briggs-Rauscher reaction. Retrieved June 30, 2010, from http://www.chem.leeds.ac.uk/delights/texts/Demonstration_11.htm
- Colorado School of Mines. (n.d.). Oscillating Chemical Reactions. Retrieved June 30, 2010, from http://inside.mines.edu/~dwu/classes/CH353/labs/ClockCKS/Wet%20Lab%204/Oscillating%20Reactions.pdf
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Materials and Equipment
The Fascinating Oscillating Reaction Kit, Educational Innovations, Inc.; available from www.teachersource.com. The kit comes in two sizes:
- Item CK-475 has one set of chemicals and provides sufficient chemicals for three trials of the basic procedure.
- Item CK-480 is a larger classroom kit that has more chemicals. Order the larger kit if you want to have chemicals for variations of the basic procedure. The classroom kit is also available through Carolina Biological Supply Company (item # 840443). Note: If you are ordering this kit through Carolina Biological Supply Company, the kit must be ordered by a teacher and shipped to a school or business address, so plan accordingly.
The kit contains the following items:
- Malonic acid
- Manganese sulfate
- Sodium iodate
- Sodium thiosulfate
- Sulfamic acid
- Starch solution
- Wooden rack
- Pipet
- Stirrers
- Spoon
- Small scoops
- Cups
- Instructions
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%) is required and not supplied in the kit; it is available from Carolina Biological Supply Company (item # 868093) or at any drug store. Note: If you are ordering this chemical through Carolina Biological Supply Company, the chemical must be ordered by a teacher and shipped to a school or business address, so plan accordingly.
- Permanent marker
- Distilled water; available at grocery or drug stores
- Stopwatch
- Lab notebook
- Adult helper
- Optional: Video recorder to record the color changes in the chemical reaction, allowing you to obtain more accurate times when you view it later
- Graph paper
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Experimental Procedure
Important Notes Before You Begin:
- Wear safety goggles and gloves.
Arrange the chemicals in the wooden rack to make them easier to work with.
- The chemicals you will need are sodium iodate, sulfamic acid, malonic acid, and manganese sulfate. They are in plastic vials.
- You will make enough of the solutions so that you can perform the procedure three times with the original solutions. This prevents variation due to measuring out different amounts of chemicals in separate trials.
- You will make an excess of each solution (40 mL rather than 30) so that there is enough to run it three times with an equal amount of liquid. If you make just enough for three trials, the volumes available for the third trial might be less than needed.
Making the Original Solutions
Making Solution A
- Label one cup A.
- Pour 40 mL of distilled water into cup A using the beaker.
- Add two scoops of sodium iodate and four level scoops of sulfamic acid to the cup.
- Swirl gently until the chemicals are dissolved.
- This is solution A.
Making Solution B
- Label another cup B.
- Add 40 mL of hydrogen peroxide to cup B using the beaker.
- Add four rounded scoops of malonic acid to cup B.
- Add a small amount of manganese sulfate, about the size of a grain of rice.
- Shake the starch solution bottle, then add 10 drops of the starch solution to cup B.
- Swirl the solution to mix the chemicals.
- This is solution B.
Mixing the Solutions
- Label a third cup C. Be ready to observe and time the reaction process as soon as the two solutions are combined.
Pour 10 mL of solution A into cup C using the beaker.
- Rinse the beaker out between uses with tap water.
- Pour 10 mL of solution B into cup C.
- Start the stopwatch immediately.
- Swirl the combined solutions in cup C to mix.
Record the times at which the solution turns blue in your lab notebook.
- It should turn blue/clear a number of times. The precise number of cycles depends on the starting conditions.
- Have your helper write down the time the solution turned blue in the lab notebook while you watch the solution and the stopwatch. Or work out your own way to work together to record the times at which the solution turns blue.
- You could also use a video recorder to capture the changes in color if you choose. This will allow you determine the times at which color changes occurred more accurately.
- Wait until the reaction stops cycling between colors. When the reaction stops, the solution will be a brown/purple color.
- Carefully pour this solution down the sink with plenty of cold running water to wash it down. Be careful with this solution, as it contains iodine and will stain surfaces with which it comes in contact.
- Write down additional observations in your lab notebook. What was the sequence of color changes? Describe the colors as accurately as possible. How quickly did the cycles go?
Repeat the steps 1–9 two more times using solutions A and B. Remember, there will be some of solution A and solution B left over, since you made excess to ensure that you could do the procedure three times with equal amounts of liquid.
- You could repeat the procedure a fourth time with the remaining solutions, or dispose of them down a sink with cold running water.
Using Fewer Scoops of Malonic Acid in Solution B
Making Solution A
- Clean the cup labeled A with tap water.
- Pour 40 ml of distilled water into cup A using the beaker.
- Add two scoops of sodium iodate and four level scoops of sulfamic acid.
- Swirl gently until the chemicals are dissolved.
Making Solution B
- Clean the cup labeled B with tap water.
- Add 40 mL of hydrogen peroxide to cup B using the beaker.
- Add three rounded scoops of malonic acid to cup B. Note this amount in your lab notebook.
- Add a small amount of manganese sulfate, about the size of a grain of rice.
- Shake the starch solution bottle, then add 10 drops of the starch solution to cup B.
- Swirl the solution to mix the chemicals.
Mixing the Solutions
- Mix solutions A and B in cup C. Get ready to observe and time the reaction process as soon as the two solutions are combined.
- Clean the cup labeled C with tap water.
- Pour 10 mL of solution A into cup C using the beaker.
- Pour 10 mL of solution B into cup C.
- Start the stopwatch immediately.
- Swirl the combined solutions in cup C to mix.
- Record the times at which the solution turns blue in your lab notebook.
- Repeat steps 1–7 two more times with the remaining solutions A and B.
- Carefully dispose of the solutions down a sink with cold running water.
- You should now continue to repeat Making Solution A through Mixing the Solutions of this section with the following amounts of malonic acid in step 3 of Making Solution B: two scoops, one scoop, then no scoops. You should end up with data for three trials for each of the different malonic acid amounts.
Analyze Your Results
- Average the times at which you observed the color change for each trial with a given amount of malonic acid.
- Graph the average times at which the color changed to blue for each amount of malonic acid on the x-axis.
- Make five horizontal lines parallel to the x-axis. Label them 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 to indicate the number of scoops of malonic acid.
- Put a dot on each line at the time the color changed to blue.
- What happened as you decreased the amount of malonic acid in the reaction?
- Discuss why the changes you observed occurred.
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- Vary other chemical components and discuss your observations about what happens in each case.
- What happens if there is no starch?
- The reaction generates gas. How would increasing the pressure above the reaction affect the reaction rate? Devise a way to test your prediction.
- Vary the temperature; for example, 0, 10, 20, and 30°C.
- Analyze the timing of the reaction using a digital recorder.
- The oscillations of the Briggs-Rauscher reaction depend on the presence of free radicals in the solution. Adding antioxidants has been reported to change the oscillations due to their ability to "scavenge" the free radicals. Devise a way to use the Briggs-Rauscher reaction to test a chemical's ability to function as an antioxidant.
- Try another Briggs-Rauscher reaction science project, Create Your Own Chemistry Color-analysis Tools, that involves simple, but cool, computer programming tools to capture the color changes.
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Canada opens under-21 worlds against Tunisia
IZMIR, Turkey (August 21, 2013) – Canada faces Tunisia in its opening match Thursday at the FIVB men's volleyball U21 World Championships which takes place in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey and runs until September 1
The Canadians arrived on August 16 in Izmir, to prepare for their biggest event of the year where they were drawn in Pool C along with Serbia, USA, Tunisia and Rwanda.
In the round robin Canada faces Tunisia on Thursday, Rwanda on Saturday, Serbia on Sunday and the U.S., on Monday August 26. The top-four in each of the four pools advance to the playoffs while fifth place teams battle for positions 17-20.
Canada's head coach David Preston said he's been impressed with his squad's work ethic this summer and feels well prepared for the competition.
"We have been training since June,'' said Preston. ''Some of my players are getting their first big international experiences and it's an opportunity to see them play under these conditions.''
At the last U21 worlds in 2011, Canada finished 11th. The team qualified for this year's edition placing second at the 2012 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship in Colorado Springs.
Returning athlete from last year's under-21 team are: Alex Russell of Surrrey, B.C., Danny Demyanenko of Toronto, Stephen Maar of Aurora, Ont., Jarrid Ireland of Winnipeg, Milan Nikic of Calgary and Riley Barnes of St. Paul, Man.
Newcomers are Gabriel Chancy of Montreal, John Goranson of Red Deer, Alta., Brad Gunter of Courtenay, B.C., Jeremy Davies of Calgary, Bruno Lortie of Ottawa and Jayson McCarthy of Oshawa, Ont
Canada's best ever result at these championships was fifth place in 1999.
Canadian team for the FIVB Men's U21 Word Championships August 22 to September 1 in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey:
Players: Gabriel Chancy, Montreal; Jarrid Ireland, Winnipeg; John Goranson, Red Deer, Alta.; Brad Gunter, Courtenay, B.C.; Jeremy Davies, Calgary; Stephen Maar, Aurora, Ont.; Danny Demyanenko, Toronto; Bruno Lortie, Ottawa; Ryley Barnes, St.Paul, Man.; Milan Nikic, Calgary; Alex Russell, Surrey, B.C.; Jayson McCarthy, Oshawa, Ont.
Head coach: Dave Preston
Assistant coaches: Nathan Janzen; Brad Poplawski
Team manager: Georges Laplante
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Well I have been throwing this idea around on the forums for a little bit now, that at some point Itachi will break free of Kabuto's control and this will have a important impact on the story.
One of the great things about Itachi is his ability to grasp the big picture hence why he is able to plan several steps ahead as he did with Sasuke's implanted Amatertsu or implanting some of his powers in Naruto. He has clearly show a capacity to surpass all expectations put before him so the idea that hes just going to be some doll for someone like Kabuto doesnt add up to me.
We know that the connection between the summoner and Edo summon is the chakra they use for the summoning and is also used to force their will upon them. However as we have seen as of late with Zabuza /Haku and even Hanzou the Edo summon has the capacity to resist the will of the summoner.
I feel somewhat sure that at some critical point Kabuto plans to use Itachi against Sasuke to weaken him enough so that he can try and take him over. However I think Itachi has already anticipated this since his resurrection and has a plan of his own.
Since its already been explained the ways to deal with Kabuto's mass Edo Tensei is using Genjutsu on the user to end the summon I think this is where Itachi comes into my plan. Since we know Sharingan Genjutsu does not require hand seals I think at some point Itachi will use his Edo Sharingan on Kabuto placing him under multilayer Genjutsu similar to Genjutsu battle with Sasuke.
My feeling is that since Itachi did not have a clean heroic death this will be his redeeming final act showing him finally able to act on his true desires and wishes. Madara had a chance to tell Kakashi and Naruto about Itachi's past but they have not really had a chance to confirm this. With the war ongoing Kakashi hasn't had time to grill the Leaf elders about this.
I think that at whatever point Kabuto gets near Itachi he will enact his subtle Genjutsu. The Genjutsu will be so flawless Kabuto wont notice until later and when he tries to break it and puts Itachi back under total control. It will appear Itachi pushes Sasuke into a corner and Kabuto will get ready to take advantage and just when it looks like hes about to succeed it will turn out to be a Genjutsu and he will be forced to end Mass Edo Tensei. Edo Itachi will begin to crumble and fade away and offer Sasuke one last piece of advice.
My feeling is that this will only effect the Edo summon bodies currently summoned some how permanently making them unable to summon again. So he will still have access to the mystery coffin but not to his army of Edo summons.
In this way Itachi will be able to have a truly epic heroic end proving to Kakashi and the others that Madara's tale was based on truth then Itachi truly ends as Hero. This is Itachi's purpose here in his final act to end the current Edo Tensei and I cant think of anyone better to do so.
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Germantown soccer alumni game/fundraiser set
The Germantown boys soccer program will hold an alumni game at 7 p.m. Saturday in the soccer stadium at the high school, W180 N11501 River Lane.
The fee is $5 for adults while students are let in free. All proceeds benefit the boys soccer program.
All former alumni of the Germantown soccer program are welcome.
The game pits alumni against the 2011 varsity squad.
Falls' Angels softball tryouts set
The Menomonee Falls Angels fastpitch girls softball program is holding tryouts for the 2012 season on Saturday at Oakwood Park.
The U10-12 tryouts are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the U14-16 tryouts are from 1 to 3 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for Sunday. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their session starts.
Successful participants take part in a vigorous and competitive schedule that includes between 35-40 league and tournament games per year.
The tryout form is available at fallsangels.com. You do not need to be a Falls' resident to take part.
For more information, call Andy Mohrfeld at (262) 253-1434.
Falls U-13 baseball team wins two tournaments
The Menomonee Falls U-13 baseball team, coached by former Falls varsity coach Dave Weber, along with Ralph Kornburger, Mike Emmer, Aaron Sansone and Jim Wright finished with a 20-0 record and the American Division championship in the Wisconsin State Youth Baseball League.
The team also won the New Berlin Magic and Green Bay Area Babe Ruth All-Star Tournaments to finish with a 37-3 overall record.
Weber noted the Green Bay title was particularly satisfying, as the team was entered in a tough pool and entered the championship playoffs as a wildcard entry. But once in the playoffs, they defeated the Green Bay All-Stars in nine innings, and then beat the Union Grove Bronco Select team and Janesville to win the title.
Ty Weber received the most valuable pitcher award in the tournament and Zach Kornburger was named the most valuable batter. Other players on the team include the following: Matt Emmer, Casey Nitz, Boyd Sansone, Casey Reich, Michael Russell, Myles Mayer, Nate Fuiten, James Wright and Josh Schwechel.
Optimist club sponsoring Punt, Pass and Kick contest
The Menomonee Falls Optimist Club is sponsoring its first-ever Punt, Pass and Kick contest from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Falls High School practice field, adjacent to the high school at N8101 Merrimac Drive.
Entry in to the contest is free.
The program hosts five different age divisions, ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15. Boys and girls compete separately. No cleats are allowed and participants must wear tennis shoes.
Interested individuals can register online at http://www.nflppk.com/competitions/register/index/9423 or for more information, please contact Greg Mattson at (262) 490-5889.
Falls basketball team wins WBCA Shootout title
The Menomonee Falls varsity boys basketball team won the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches' Association Summer Shootout tournament on July 30-31 at Waukesha West High School.
The Indians went 2-1 in pool play by defeating both Hartford and Oregon (falling to Racine Case). In the championship playoffs, the team defeated St. Thomas More and Fond du Lac before avenging their defeat to Case in the semifinals.
In the championship game, they defeated Kaukauna, 44-35. The team also turned in a 9-1 record in the Carroll University Varsity Summer League with a 9-1 mark.
Falls baseball players earn Academic All-State honors
Menomonee Falls baseball players Logan August and Troy Kenkel were recently named to the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches' Association Academic All-State team.
August, who graduated earlier this spring, and Kenkel, who will be starting his senior year this fall, both turned in grade point averages of more than 3.75 (the minimum requirement for all-state). The pair were joined on the All-District team by another Falls graduate Greg Roble. A 3.5 average was the minimum required for the All-District team.
The trio helped Falls to a 20-win season this summer.
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Historic Turner Bend on the Mulberry River, Arkansas
Turner Bend, where the National Wild and Scenic Mulberry River meets the Pig Trail Scenic Byway. For over one hundred years travelers have stopped at this spot to admire the river, forests and mountains. The Mulberry River is known for excellent whitewater floating with class II rapids flowing deep in the Ozarks. The Pig Trail is a twisting, curving drive through the Ozarks with views from the valley floor to mountain top vistas.
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Man caught in a stolen car after a daring escape charged with kidnapping, other crimes.
A review of security systems and personnel, staffing and uniforms issues will be part of the investigation the Michigan Department of Corrections launched into an escape Sunday night from the Ionia Correctional Facility.
Authorities captured convicted murderer Michael David Elliot, 40, a day later in a stolen car in northwest Indiana amid a intense manhunt. He appeared in court Tuesday on new charges but refused to waive extradition to return to Michigan.
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"Our primary function is to protect the citizens of Michigan," said spokesman Russ Marlan of the Michigan Department of Corrections. "We keep prisoners locked away, safely contained in our correctional facilities, and obviously Sunday evening that did not occur."
Elliot was arraigned on a motor vehicle theft charge in Indiana's La Porte County Circuit Court. In Ionia County District Court in Michigan, he was charged with escape, kidnapping and carjacking.
He has not been charged in Elkhart County, Ind., where he stole a car, and likely won't be because of the other more serious charges he faces, the prosecutor there said.
"He was brought before the court to see if he was going to waive extradition," La Porte County Prosecutor Robert Szilagyi said. "And he refused to."
The judge set a $1 million cash bond, but Elliot, who was serving life in prison for four deaths before his escape, won't be released even if he posts the bond because of a pending request for extradition from Michigan, Szilagyi said.
As Elliot left the courtroom, WSBT-TV in Mishawaka, Ind., reports that he said: "I wasn't trying to hurt anybody. I just wanted a second chance." Asked how he escaped, he responded, "quick thinking."
Elliot's lawyer was not immediately available for comment.
Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors hadn't received the governor's warrant from Michigan yet but expect it soon in the extradition process.
Once they have it, a court hearing will be scheduled and prosecutors will have to show that Elliot is the person they want and that he was sentenced and serving time behind bars in Michigan, Szilagyi said. Then he would be sent back here.
A spokesman for the Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's office said the extradition process could take a few weeks.
Elliot was taken into custody Monday evening when a deputy spotted a stolen 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and attempted a traffic stop. Elliot led deputies on a pursuit that ended after stop sticks were deployed and deputies took him into custody.
He is being held in the La Porte County Jail in Indiana, more than 150 miles from the prison in mid-Michigan where Elliot escaped.
Elliot used his hands to pry open two perimeter fences at the Ionia Correctional Facility and escaped around 7 p.m. Sunday. About two hours later officials discovered he was missing during a formal count, Marlan said.
"He obviously moved past many security checkpoints and was undetected," Marlan said. The escape will lead to security changes.
Elliot escaped wearing a white kitchen uniform, helping him blend in with the snow as he avoided detection by a guard who drove past him at least twice, coming within 20 feet at one point.
Authorities said they believe Elliot trudged through fields and a wooded area between the corrections facility and the city of Ionia, Mich., where, armed with a hammer and box cutter, he abducted a woman about 8 p.m., and they drove Indiana where she escaped at a gas station.
Elliot already had been behind bars for two decades before Sunday's escape and was convicted of the August 1993 murders of four people killed in Gladwin County.
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yo now i wanna read the english version i help you cant get it
yay thanks! well at least the chinese scanlated version is better than nothing at all.
Tobi IS the mastermind behind akatsuki
sweet,, tobi is alive and he is the leader
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thats why i never see tobi help the other member to take the beast of somebody body
Why do you say Tobi is the mastermind? I don't get it (I didn't get any translation of the chapter so didn't read it full, just look at the images and read 2 or 3 page).


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Buckhorn District Eagle Scout Honors Banquet was held at the Museum of the San Rafael April 16 for Eagle scouts from three stakes. This banquet was under the direction of Danna Gray, Buckhorn District Advancement Chairman, Bart Cox of Castle Dale Stake and Mesia Nyman of Ferron Stake are assistants to Gray. Gray welcomed everyone to the Eagle Scout Banquet and thanked them for coming. Prior to the flag ceremony a video presentation was made about the history of the flag of the United States during the War of Independence and the poem written by Francis Scott Key "The Star Spangled Banner." It was most impressive.
"Francis Scott Key (Aug. 1, 1779 - Jan. 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner'." From Wikipedia.org. The flag ceremony was led by Tyeray Migliori and the Ferron Stake Eagle Scouts. The invocation was given by Eagle Scout Elijah Oliverson of Troop 328 Castle Dale Stake.
This banquet was held to honor 15 Scouts that had achieved the rank of Eagle in the year of 2010. Two of the scouts are now on missions for the LDS Church. The inspirational guest speaker was Jonathan Jack (JJ) Lund from Lehi. An Eagle Scout, a business man, a husband and soon to be a father. JJ received the National Optimist Award at the age of 17. He started his company at the age of 15 and he became the largest distributor of pallets in the Western United States. He has been a guide in Alaska, he still guides and is an outdoors enthusiast. He received a rodeo scholarship to college. At Dixie College he was a roper. He was the center fold in the magazine "Seventeen."
Lund started by saying, "I am excited to be here. It is an exciting time. Eagle Scouting is a great thing and everyone should be excited. This is a really big moment for Eagle Scouts and parents. When I drove into Castle Dale today, it reminded me of the time I spent here with my rodeo career.
"I have had many things that motivated me, that helped to determine the outcome of my life. I have had many great experiences, things I would not have been able to do if I had not chosen to live the life I had chosen when I was younger.
"I will talk about relationships, role models, things that inspire us," said Lund. He then quoted from a prophet in the old testament Elijah. The story of providing food for a widow and her son in the book of 1 Kings 17:13.
"Elijah did many miracles through his life. There are a lot of things that we can enjoy and learn from Elijah." Next he told of Elijah challenging the 450 priests of Baal, by saying let us prove which is God. If Baal is God then follow him but if the Lord is God of Israel, then follow him. This allowed Elijah to prove by fire that there was only one true God. 1 Kings 18:22
"The reason I tell you these stories is because I can imagine myself being there. I myself look for the greatness in everyone. I would be like the prophet Elisha. Elisha is a younger person learning from Elijah, like an apprentice. In my life I try to be like Elisha.
"As the story goes on Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume soldiers that wanted to kill him. At one point Elijah asked Elisha what can I do for you. Elisha said, 'I want to be like you.' Elijah was Elisha's role model. When Elijah was taken up to heaven, the mantel of Elijah fell and Elisha took it up and was able to do many of the things Elijah had done. Elisha did many other miracles to.
"The steps that I have taken in my life is like putting on a mantel before I take the next step. You have now taken on the mantel of becoming an Eagle Scout. You are to be commended for what you have accomplished. The determination the drive and the things you had to do to get to this point is great.
"My parents said to me, 'You will not get your drivers license until you become an Eagle Scout.'
"Parents offering an incentive is a great thing because it teaches us to look forward to something.
"Now that you have your Eagle Scout Award, what will be your next step? Prepare yourself for that next step.
"My next step was this pallet company that was mentioned in the introduction. I had a lot of goals and determination when I was young. I have always wanted to accomplish certain things.
"When I was 15 years old I went by the K-Mart store in Richfield and saw a lot of pallets. My dad was in a trucking business and he knew there was a value in pallets. He always counted them and had to take back pallets to where they came from. I thought there must be someone that would want those wood pallets. I went over to K-Mart and asked what they wanted for the pallets. I was told they would sell them to me for a dollar each. I said I will get back to you tomorrow. I ran home, got on the phone and asked my dad if he knew of anyone that needed pallets. He said, 'no'.
"I then got on the phone and called every business in and around Richfield. I finally got in contact with a company in Redmond. I told them, I have 400 of the best wooden 40 x 48 pallets. They said when can you get them here and I said when can I get paid for the pallets. I was told I would be paid at the time of delivery.
"From that enterprise as I was growing up, I met a lot of people, learned a lot about business and life. I learned a lot about friendship. A lot of things I had learned in Scouts helped me going to the next step. That pallet business went on for a while. Then I decided college would be the next step. I had time to go to college before my mission. There I met some role models or people that I looked up to. I got a scholarship and went off to college for a year. I studied hard, played hard and really enjoyed myself. Half way through the year I decided my next step was to go on a mission. I then started to prepare for my mission. I knew that I needed to learn about the gospel and the church. I spent six months learning the scriptures trying to be all that I could be to fill the mantel of a missionary that I had taken on. The mission was the best and the hardest two years of my life. When I got home I am still in the missionary mode. I used my rodeo scholarships and enjoyed life. The pallet business grew. I started doing things that I wanted to do. Then I decided the next step was to get married. I was lucky to find a good looking California girl.
"These are a few steps in my life. But you can use this and you can make your own mantel to take on, your own steps, your own decisions in what you want to do or become.
"One of the reasons that I like to talk about Elijah and Elisha is that I think that they picked each other. Elisha picked someone that was headed in the same direction. It so important that you pick good role models. Surround yourself with good people. Let one of them be your Elijah. Look up to them and have them help you. Make yourself better. Do not let yourself become so confident that you can not get better. Be humble, be wise, just keep a smile on your face always.
"There are 15 elite scouts here with us tonight. You have really accomplished something great. Scouting is very important and it has helped me so much. I really appreciate your letting me come and speak with you," said Lund.
Robert Regruto, Exalted Ruler from The Elks Price Lodge 1550 spoke to the group: He said, "Once again this year The Benevolent Protective Order of Elk are pleased to help honor our new Eagle Scouts. We are honored to be among young men who believe in God, young men who consider it a privilege to salute Old Glory. Dennis Dooley of the BPOE sends his regrets for not being here, however you will find his signature on the certificates. Now that you are an Eagle Scout you belong not just to your family, but you belong to your neighbors.
"To those who are most blessed and much is given, much is asked of them. Along with honor and recognition comes duty and sacrifice. It has always been so and always shall be. We have confidence that while in our nation, young men like you will bear the burdens necessary to keep our freedoms and protect our future. Tonight Eagles we will give you a certificate of commemoration and a small American Flag. When a new member is initiated into our order as part of the ritual we explain to them the importance of the flag to the Order of the Elks. Thank you for having us here," said Regruto.
Steve Royster of the Utah National Parks Council Scout Executive then spoke. He said, "Mike Plowman and I work out of the Orem Office. The Utah National Parks Council is one of 39 Districts. The Buckhorn District is one of the great Districts in the Council. We are the largest Council in the United States and the Boy Scouts of America. We have the most boys with more than 75,000. Forty-one registered adult leaders and a little more than 5,900 units. The territory covers the Southern two thirds of the state. Congratulations to all Eagle Scouts that are here tonight. More important than what you have accomplished is what you are going to do. Do not give up, you are not through. You are not done, you are examples to young scouts and others that are coming along. They expect great things of you as scouts. Thanks and congratulations to the parent of these scouts. It takes a lot of work but it is worth doing," said Royster.
At the end of the banquet a presentation of an Eagle Scout Plaque was given by Buckhorn District leaders Danna Gray, Mesia Nyman, Bart Cox, Steve Royster, and Jonathan Lund to 15 Eagle Scouts. Following the presentation of the plaque, The Elks BPOE Price Lodge 1550 represented by Robert Regruto and Mick Axelgard presented each scout with an American Flag and a Certificate of commemoration.
Steve Royster the Utah National Parks Council Scout Executive and Mike Plowman the Utah National Parks Council Scout Field Director were there to congratulate each new Eagle Scout. Gray congratulated everyone especially the new Eagle Scouts and said " We expect great things from you." Ferron Stake Scouts retired the flag. The benediction was given by Eagle Scout Stetson Reed of Troop 301 Huntington Stake. The dinner was catered by Drew Leroy of Food Ranch. Buckhorn District Eagle Scouts for 2010 are as follows. Mathew K. Behling of troop 307; Tyler Creig Cox of troop 305; Brady James Jensen of troop 307; Colton Kip Leavitt of troop 300; Elijah D Oliverson of troop 328; Neil Chris Rowley of troop 903; Derek Wayne Tuttle of troop 300; Jason Thomas Wilcox of troop 385; Daniel Keith Bennion of troop 930; Cody Joe Dale of troop 307; Hayden Allen Johnson of troop 300; Tyeray Migliori of troop 307; Stetson Bert Reed of troop 301; Trevin Jay Singleton of troop 902; and Bryson Holmes Weaver of troop 315.


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