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February 11 2013 08:07AM
It seems the Oilers are entering a tipping point of sorts.
Scanning the intertubes I've noticed that fans are beginning to schism into two familiar, yet divergent camps.
There are the ones who are hoping for a strong playoff push. They see the Oilers as ready to lift themselves up off the NHL mat and throw a few punches back at the league that has beaten them down (and rewarded them handsomely for it) these past few years. These fans want the playoffs this year, or a whisker away from it at the very least.
On the other side are those who look at this team and, bourgeoning stars aside, see some areas of concern they would like addressed, preferably through the draft. These fans are comfortable with a finish between 13th and 15th in the West and will wait another year before putting their foot down on a playoff appearance.
Both groups of fans want nothing more than a parade with a big shiny silver chalice going down Jasper Avenue. So the disagreement at this point is more or less academic.
But it does raise some interesting questions. Are the Oilers best served by getting into a playoff race this year, pushing for a spot, and perhaps falling short by a few points but showing that they will be ready for prime time when the 2013-2014 season starts?
Or perhaps the Oilers would be best having their roster holes made apparent and facing the struggles this brings?
From where I sit this boils down to two perspectives: the first focuses on the development of the players while the second questions the development and decision-making of management.
If the Oilers look ready for a playoff jump this year might management move some assets to try and bolster a roster for a post-season push? It could certainly happen.
And if they fall out of the playoff picture by the beginning of March would management focus instead on addressing long-term needs by making decisions on expiring UFAs Ryan Whitney and Ryan Jones?
Will they be buyers or sellers? If buyers, how many chips do they cash in and to what effect? We all remember the Avalanche making the playoffs the year after they drafted Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly. The next year they were back in the basement and it appeared that management got the impression the team was better, or at least more advanced than they actually were. Could the Oilers make the same mistake if they got into the playoffs this year?
Were the Oilers to finish well outside of the playoff race, but still north of where they've sat these past three seasons (because south of, and adjacent to, dead last isn't an option) they would be assured of a pretty decent draft order. And drafting good players is something fans can get addicted to.
I'll admit that I tend to fall into the latter group here. I see holes in both the roster and development group. I hesitate to make any move that comes at the cost of the draft, but there are trades I would like to see worked out as well. Unless the Oilers make a decision to address organizational shortcomings by subtracting from their respectable stockpile of young and prospect-level players, I won't hold my breath.
So which group do you tend to fall into?
Are you looking for a great season with some post-season promise in the hopes that it will help educate the young core on how to win in the playoffs? Do you want to see some moves made that would cash in some prospect chips for those veteran players that good teams always seem to have? Do you want the team to just keep on keeping on and draft a second line centre with size?
Is it too early to talk draft? I'm never likely to say no to that, but others might feel differently.
The Oilers are clearly entering the crucial window wherein a team that has rebuilt either starts filling the holes or loses young talent to attrition and continues to spin their wheels. I like to call that territory "the Long Island Mile", a stretch of proverbial highway (to use Lowetide's favourite metaphor) that sees a team either take the off-ramp to improvement or just keep rolling along on cruise-control.
So, to start things off, how about I propose a trade idea that might qualify as a "wow" sort of move. Keep in mind, this suggestion is just to signify the kind of move that I think the Oilers need to make. This would address two areas in which I feel the Oilers are struggling or are going to struggle in the near future but I hope also recognizes that it comes at a cost.
My target in this hypothetical is Phoenix because of the NHL ownership angle and due to their system needing an influx of prospects. The Coyotes cannot afford the luxury even of an abbreviated rebuilding phase due to severe financial concerns and the desperate need to grow the brand within their market.
In exchange for Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Kyle Chipchura and Henrik Samuelsson the Oilers would send back Magnus Paajarvi, Ryan Whitney (minus half the dollar amount on his contract through the Retained Salary mechanism in the CBA), Tyler Pitlick, Toni Rajala, David Musil and a 2nd round pick in this year's draft.
The Oilers have a wealth of prospects at many positions, but need to acquire two key positions for their future, that of a defensive partner for Justin Schultz and a potential future 2nd or 3rd line centre. This addresses both those needs.
The assets Phoenix acquires aren't insignificant and diversify their prospect pool immediately. The financial aspect of the deal would see the Oilers on the hook for Ekman-Larsson's next contract (he is an RFA at the end of the year), as well as retaining half of the remaining money of Ryan Whitney's contract. Chipchura coming the Oilers' way is solely to balance the contracts on the reserve list for both teams, the Coyotes currently sit at 49 contracts and GMs are very hesitant to remain at the 50-contract max for long.
The Oilers could also flip Daniil Zharkov for Alex Bolduc to appease Don Maloney in this regard, but the Coyotes could just as easily trade an expiring UFA for a draft pick at the deadline and solve their own problems more to their liking.
So, what do you think? Which camp do you find yourself in, anxious to see some progress or patient for this year? Do you have any faith in the management group or are your concerns primarily with on-ice issues? How about the proposed trade idea? Go on, tear me a new one in the comments section, or propose your own trades or player-types that you'd like to target. I'll set the over-under at the number of comments before someone proposes a Sam Gagner trade at 1.5.
February 11 2013, 02:56PM
Okay, looking at it this way:
2014 Season Payroll
Hall - $6M, Ebs - $6M, Nuge - $6M, Schultz - $5M, Dubnyk - $5M, Yak - $3.5M, Gags - $4M, Smid - $3M, Petry - $3M (if we're lucky).
That's 5 forwards, 3 D, and a goalie for $41.5M.
In '14-'15 let's say the cap is $67.5M, we need to pay the bottom 8 forwards, 4 defensemen, and a backup goalie an average of $2M apiece.
The point is: Hemsky becomes an unaffordable luxury, as would be Yandle, Getzlaf, Stephen Weiss, or anyone else commanding a salary in excess of $4M ... unless we trade one of the kids.
That is where depth in the organization to fill out your 3rd and 4th line on entry level contracts or cheap contracts becomes important. The same goes for 7 and 8 Dmen. This is where the smart GM's use the UFA market, the value contracts are out there every year but most GM's are busy chasing the big fish and will overpay. UFA should be used to tweak you lineup by adding role players. If you do that you can still keep your Hemsky.
February 11 2013, 03:47PM
Great topic for a discussion. Obviously a lot of healthy debate to be had.
THE CHAMBERS PLAN :) With Dubnyk, Petry, Nuge, and the younger Schultz up for big raises after '13-'14, the Oilers can't waste years where their young core is affordable and able to make a run. The Oilers should be willing to trade picks in the 2nd round (we have two!) and beyond, along with middling prospects to fill out the roster NOW and leg out the competition for the playoffs. The kids will benefit immensely from the experience.
Ultimately we'll have to trade someone like Hemsky for a young, affordable Dman like Sekara or Nikitin, get rid of Whitney, buy out Horcoff in the offseason, and fill ou the roster with solid 2-way players (like Belanger, Fiddler, Winnik, Moen, etc) on good contracts.
The fans have waited long enough. The players are eager to show the league what they're made of - the time is now for management to compliment the core ... of course without dealing any of our BEST prospects (Musil & Klefbom) or 1st round picks.
I have two issues with the CHAMBERS PLAN. The first is Petry's big raise. He is performing mediocrely which should temper his raise. Same goes for Smid. The second issue I have is the reluctance to deal high-end prospects. Musil, Klefbom, even one of the wonderkids should all be available for the right return.
I'm sure you've already been ripped about getting OEL for Pajaarvi and spare pieces, but come on. Even I can see how lopsided the deal is in the Oilers favor, as much as I'd like to see that deal.
They MIGHT let OEL go for one of the wunder kids, anything short of that and you're dreaming. OEL has top 10 NHL D-man written all over his game. He's almost there already.
Not sure why that was @Bonvie...it was definitely @RexLibris
February 11 2013, 04:01PM
I have two issues with the CHAMBERS PLAN. The first is Petry's big raise. He is performing mediocrely which should temper his raise. Same goes for Smid. The second issue I have is the reluctance to deal high-end prospects. Musil, Klefbom, even one of the wonderkids should all be available for the right return.
Yeah this is where the GM'ing gets tough. Attention to detail becomes key.
Like Bonvie suggests, organization depth and some value in free agency will either enable the team to be really competitive, or force us to shake things up a bit.
I doubt ST trades any of the core 5 players or Dubnyk, but I could definitely see a Gagner, Hemsky, or Petry get traded to fill other holes, and to your point Musil, Klefbom, Paajarvi or other should be offered if we net a high-quality return. Another $5M + player doesn't seem in the cards, however.
February 11 2013, 04:53PM
You can comfortably pay 6 players $5M+ and get away with it under the existing cap. The team obviously needs to get more bang-for-the-buck for some of the money they are currently spending. Horcoff 5.5M, Whitney 4.0M, Khabibulin 3.75M are the three obvious examples. 13.25M for a 3C, a 7D and a 2G are glaring problems. 5M should be the budget for these three positions.
I think that a trade is ideal at this point to address the obvious deficiencies at D and C. Unfortunately, it is still too early. The Oilers will have to wait until certain teams are out of the playoff race to unload veteran talent. They could always wait until trade deadline, but I fear it will be too late for the Oilers by then -- they will be out of the playoff race.
February 11 2013, 05:53PM
Its a riddle wrapped inside a cunudrum...
Making the playoffs adds invaluable maturity to everyone on the team.
One last top 10 top 12 type of pick would fill one more hole.....
Solution....keep your picks and finish 8th place in the West
But seriously, I think that finishing in the playoffs is more important than where we pick.
February 11 2013, 06:13PM
I think that the situation is way more fluid than I can piece together....So many variables in play...cap space, aging vets, term of contract, player development (Pajarvi), sell high, offer sheets, UFA's, whose available that we don't even know about? etc. Plus many more variables than those listed here.
My sense is it will probably be gradual and incremental, fill one hole at a time. (But I do remember getting Pronger and Peca either on the same day or in the same week).
There's probably 7 or 8 players here now that won't be here 3 years from now.... and generally there will be a surprise or two in that group...( and I mean a possible big surprise like a Yak or a Klefbom)..and more than a few surprises as to who else gets added.
I doubt that we'll move our first round pick this year.
I'm in the camp that says make at least one move this year...two would be better...cause we ain't gonna win nutin without more GRIT.
February 11 2013, 06:21PM
I'm trying to negotiate the math here. I think we'll be OK as far cap is concerned; we'll just need to be more frugal on how we spend on other roster spots.
In '14-15' season, here's what the cap picture probably looks like :
Hall-Eberle-RNH $18M Gagner($4M)-Yak($3.5M)-(Hemsky or replacement $3.5M) $11M Pajaarvi-Hartikainen+ 3C ($7M) 4th line ($3M)
= $39M for forwards
JShultz + 1D $11M Smid+Petry = $7.5M Bottom Pair = $2.5M
= $21M for defenders
Dubnyk/starting G = $4.5M
That comes down to around $57M. Depending on what the cap would be that year (it should go higher), we can play around with $7-10M for other roster spots (2G, 7/8D, etc.) and for inaccuracies on what the projected salaries will actually be and it's doable. We should just stop overpaying some positions. Right now we have a lot of big contracts in the bottom 6 forward positions and the last pairing D. We should pay for what those position are actually worth.
February 11 2013, 06:24PM
Oops, I guess my arithmetic is wrong... that's 64.5 million just for starting roster... we're screwed!!! :)
February 11 2013, 06:38PM
Call me crazy here, but I think Yak should be more expendable than Gagner. Let's face it, as good as Yakupov will be in the upcoming future, he is the last thing that the oilers need right now: a speedy high scoring winger. On the other hand, Gags is our 2nd line center, and despite what you may think, there aren't many better options. (with the exception of o'reilly, though I don't think he's worth 5 million) Also, bear in mind that Yakupov has much higher value than Gagner. As much as I hate the thought of it, the only way we'll get a top pairing D man is by trading one of the kids, and Yak seems like the odd man out.
February 11 2013, 07:05PM
I'm very unsure of what I think the oilers should do, mostly cause there are problems with every path. In the salary cap era you cannot over pay. This rules out trading for weber or signing Getzlaf. Please don't go for Getzlaf. People who consider the big 5 un-touchable, what else do we really have to trade? Petry? Puts a big whole in our d for the next three years. Gagner? Who would be our number 2 center who's leading our team in points? Hemsky? Maybe, it would definately hurt us this year. You can't trade small skill for big just as good skill. If we trade Gagner or Hemsky it will be for not as good players. And for the people who consider trading Yak, why would you trade yak before Eberle? He will be better than Eberle in 2 years, and at the moment Eberle might fetch more in return?
February 11 2013, 08:05PM
That would be a mistake of epic proportions I would honestly trade Hall before Yak he is going to get more points is tougher and less susceptible to injury.
February 11 2013, 08:05PM
That would be a mistake of epic proportions I would honestly trade Hall before Yak he is going to get more points is tougher and less susceptible to injury.
February 11 2013, 08:06PM
Comment was directed at Hall for prez comment 111
February 11 2013, 08:36PM
We are a flawed team but seriously, enough is enough. Winning breeds winning. Losing breeds losing. Let's not become the New York Islanders or Columbus Blue Jackets.
February 11 2013, 09:14PM
Here is my issue with Hartikinanen, Eager and Jones. What you see with them is likely all they got.
Hartikinanen will not fight, Jones will not fight and Eager is one punch away from LTI.
Gregor made an excellent point on his show today, who on the Oilers would scare anyone? There is not one player on the Oilers who can intimidate the opposition.
So the question should really be what is a guy like Clowe, Getzlaf or Weber worth to the Oilers?
Huge, not financially, but so much more identity more then anything, these players have the ability to take over a game in all area's of the game.
February 11 2013, 10:26PM
Retired Old Guy stated:
"I think that the situation is way more fluid than I can piece together....So many variables in play...cap space, aging vets, term of contract, player development (Pajarvi), sell high, offer sheets, UFA's, whose available that we don't even know about? etc. Plus many more variables than those listed here."
He could have added the need for balance in rosters as to type of players required. With the Oilers, what has been missing in balance is size, grit and better centres.
Yes, this situation is evolving in the NHL due to the economics and CBA and it is highly questionable that the Oilers' present management team is equal to the task of addressing all these variables and complexities. Other organizations may be in the same position (Calgary Flames). The smart NHL organizations will become successful under the changing circumstances.
February 11 2013, 11:03PM
Without reading anyone elses comments: Where did they find this poster?
And where does he buy his drugs?
Seriously I could come up with a better proposal on bath salts and heroin, which coincidently is what it would take to get phoenix to even sniff at this BS.
What happened to having standards to posting on this site? I can't wait to hear his Crosby for Horcoff proposal next week.
February 12 2013, 01:11AM
Never mind that last comment Rex, I thought it was a great article and got us all thinking about what we have in organizational depth and what might be.
A positive article regardless of what happens before the trade deadline or this summer.


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Ouch! You just accidentally brushed up against some nettles and now your skin is stinging. Well, at least you've confirmed your plant identification.
Stinging nettles (Urtica species) deserve their name. Fortunately, once dried or cooked the sting disappears and they become one of the best edible greens you can eat. Best in terms of flavor and texture, but also in terms of nutritional value.
And we're talking about a lot of nutritional value. Nettles are packed with minerals and vitamins, and are 10% protein. They are a highly prized herbal medicine as well as a food, with a deserved reputation as one of the best overall tonics for your health. If taken for several weeks before the hayfever season begins (as an infusion of the dried leaves, or in tincture or capsule form), they prevent seasonal allergy symptoms in most people.
How to ID
Nettles have opposite (paired) leaves and hollow stems. The leaves are toothed along the margins, and some people think they look like mint leaves. The whole plant is covered in hairs, which are filled with the compounds that create the stinging effect. The plants have a purplish tint when they emerge in early spring, turning greener as the season progresses.
Wood nettle (Laportea canadensis) has fewer hairs, and its leaves are alternate rather than opposite. It, too, is an excellent edible.
Still not sure you've got the right plant? Brush one with the inside of your wrist. You'll know. FYI, the sting goes away fairly quickly. If there's some yellow dock (Rumex crispus) or jewelweed (Impatiens species) growing nearby, rub some on for a traditional cure for nettles' sting.
How to Pick Nettles Without Getting Stung
The short answer is: wear gloves. But realistically, you may not have gloves with you when you find a patch of nettles. It is possible to pick them barehanded without getting stung.
The hairs on the plants, which is where the sting factor is, face upward towards the top of the plants. This means that if you grab them with a downward motion, you will get stung. Not good. But if you carefully grasp them from the bottom with an upward motion you flatten the hairs and escape the sting factor.
I consider this a concentration challenge. If I pay attention, I can collect a big haul of this delicious food barehanded. But if my mind wanders and I forget the above instructions, I get an immediate, tactile reprimand for my mental lapse.
When to Harvest
Harvest nettles when they are not more than 2 feet high, before the female plants flower (nettles are dioecious, meaning there are separate male and female plants). They usually flower once temperatures warm up in late spring, but with the balmy weather we've been having, all bets are off on when that will be this year.
The flowers are pretty inconspicuous, so look closely. They are like little green necklaces dangling from the leaf axils (where the leaves join the stems).
You can eat both the male and the female plants.
I haven't found a lot of nettles in Brooklyn's parks. Where I see plenty of them is in peoples backyards (yes, even partially shaded brownstone gardens) and community gardens. Volunteer to do some weeding for a community garden, or check your own backyard to see if you already have this wonderful plant.
I've also seen them for sale at the Greenmarkets and at the Park Slope Food Coop.
I dry a lot of nettles because it is one of my favorite teas, but I think my favorite way to enjoy this ingredient is in the Irish (or some say Scottish) dish, Champ.
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Serves 4 as a side dish
Champ is like the Irish dish colcannon, except that it uses nettles instead of cabbage.
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 large bunch of fresh nettes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 bunch of scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons butter
- Dash of freshly ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch chunks. Steam until very soft.
Meanwhile, wash the nettles and strip the leaves and tips from the stems (okay, you might want to wear gloves for this part. I don't, but it's an option). If the stems are tough, chop them up and compost them (nettles have a reputation for being a terrific compost activator).
Boil the leaves and any tender stems in a little bit of water for 7 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Coarsely chop.
Simmer the milk, scallions, and butter together in a small saucepan for 5 – 10 minutes until the scallions are soft.
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Last week, the two Emery High basketball teams each played only a single game with the Emery boys hosting San Juan and the Emery girls traveling to San Juan. The home team won each game. The Emery boys won 53-43 while the girls lost 56-53.
As the two teams are now midway through their region 15 schedule this season, every game is important to the Emery squads as they fight for positioning in the upcoming 2-A state basketball tournament that starts three weeks from this Saturday.
Both teams are currently tied for second place in the region. The boys are tied with Richfield with a 2-2 record while the girls are tied with San Juan and South Sevier, also with a 2-2 record. The Emery boys will be at home for three of the final four region games while the Emery girls will be on the road for three of the final four games.
For the girls, Richfield should win region as they are 4-0 and currently ranked as the best team in 2-A play with a 15-1 record. Grand is probably out as they have lost four straight region games and had trouble scoring points in any of them. It will be a toss up for the other three spots although Emery is in good position to finish second if their field goal shooting will stay up.
For the boys, South Sevier should win the region as they also are currently 4-0 and ranked as the best team in 2-A on the boys side with a 16-1 record. San Juan and Grand both have 1-3 records. Emery is in a great position to finish second in the region with those three home games. Emery has been scrappy all season and should remain so throughout the rest of the season.
At the Spartan Center last Saturday afternoon, the Spartan boys used a good third quarter to break open a close game. Emery had led 14-12 after the first quarter and 25-23 at the half. In the third quarter, Emery out scored the Broncos 15-6 to lead 40-29 going into the final period. San Juan only managed to gain a single point on Emery in that final period and Emery had the win.
Dallon Cologie and Dawson Jensen each scored 11 points in the game to pace Emery. With Brendon Jorgensen and Jordan Cox each scoring nine points and Logan Tuttle scoring eight points, one can see that it was a balanced Emery attack that led them to the win. Curtis Mason scored three points and Bailey Faimalo scored two points in the win for Emery.
For the girls, the game came down to two things, lack of a good shooting percentage and foul trouble. Emery, while shooting 62 percent from the free throw line, only managed to shoot 23 percent from 2-point range in the close game. After shooting slightly better from behind the 3-point arc, Emery finished the game shooting 25 percent from the field anywhere. As we have seen quite often this season, when the shooting percentage is below 30, Emery loses. Emery made only 12 baskets in the game but went 21 for 34 at the free throw line while San Juan only went 15 for 31 at the line.
On top of the shooting woes, Emery lost their three leaders to foul trouble. Kim Oldroyd, the leading rebounder for the season, and Jeridi Price and Blayr Jeffs, the two leading scorers for the season, all fouled out of the game.
San Juan outscored Emery 15-9 the first quarter, 14-12 the second quarter and led 29-22 at the half. Emery won the third period 13-9 to trim the lead to three but each team scored 18 points in the final period as the Broncos won the game.
Jeffs scored 13 points in the game while Price scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Sophomore Hannah Dyer came off the bench and scored nine points and pulled down seven rebounds as she played well in her time on the floor. Kelsie Cox and Laurel Roundy each scored eight points with Oldroyd scoring two points and Ashlynn Allred scoring one point. Roundy had six rebounds while Cox led the team with four steals.
The Emery boys will play a non-region game on Wednesday when they travel to Parowan. Parowan is currently in second place in their region but only have a 3-13 record this season. Emery will then host South Sevier on Friday night and will do their darndest to shut down the highflying Rams.
The Emery girls only play a single game this week and will travel to Monroe on Thursday night for a key region game as the Lady Spartans hope to separate themselves from the field in region play.


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Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 2003
National Book Award, Nonfiction, 2002Master of the Senate carries Lyndon Johnson's story through one of its most remarkable periods: his 12 years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate. Once the most august and revered body in politics, by the time Johnson arrived the Senate had become a parody of itself and an obstacle that for decades had blocked desperately needed liberal legislation. Caro shows how Johnson's brilliance, charm, and ruthlessness enabled him to become the youngest and most powerful Majority Leader in history and how he used his incomparable legislative genius, cajoling and threatening both Northern liberals and Southern conservatives, to pass the first Civil Rights legislation since Reconstruction. Brilliantly weaving rich detail into a gripping narrative, Caro gives us both a galvanizing portrait of Johnson himself and a definitive and revelatory study of the workings of legislative power.
This is Volume 1. Don't forget to listen to Master of the Senate, Volume 2 and Volume 3.
©2002 Robert A. Caro, Inc.; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc.
"Mesmerizing....A tale rife with drama and hypnotic in the telling." (Newsweek)
"A panoramic study....Combining the best techniques of investigative reporting with majestic storytelling ability, Caro has created a vivid, revelatory institutional history as well as a rich hologram of Johnson's character." (The New York Times)
"Caro must be America's greatest living Presidential biographer....No other contemporary biographer offers such a complex picture of the forces driving an American politician, or populates his work with such vividly drawn secondary characters." (BusinessWeek)
"A proper in-depth, detailed book"
Really excellent from start to finish. This is an unbiast, honest review which goes into great detail. I really enjoyed the book and I wish that all history books were as unbiast as this one. Really very good overall. Enjoy!
Excellent biography of LBJs time getting into the Senate and first steps to prominence. Audible makes the information much more accessible due to the detail in this tome..
"An excellent book"
Caro did it as a real master. Very detailed review of history of US Senate as well as its masters from its foundation.
Narator performed his role extrimely good.
I really enjoyed. My sincere recommendation.
anyone interested in history, civil rights, politics, or psychology.
The author does a great job showing the good, the bad and the ugly about LBJ, how government works, and ourselves. This title covers the 12 years Johnson was in the Senate and it is fascinating. There is a great history of the Senate to preface how Johnson changed it. It was so interesting to hear how the issues which were shaping the country played out in the halls of power. And after nearly 60 hours of listening I still can't figure him out. I also loved the reader. To me a good reader is one I'm totally unaware of. No phony accents or inappropriate inflections. I hope Audible gets the unabridged versions of the first two volumes of this work. I want more. I've wanted to read the series for years but never found the time. You don't need to read them in order, the author gives you what you need from the prior books to put these events into context. Loved it.
This is the most popular book of the multi book johnson bio. Unfortunately many of the other books have yet to come to audible which is kind of unbelievable to me !! I cant rate this book highly enough. Its content is so incendiary and insightful, and the outstanding quality of the writing will spoil you. You will surly want to check out Caro's other masterpiece after this called THE POWER BROKER . These 2 books are truly must reads .
There is one thing that is very wrong with this book and it bothers me greatly. it's that your paying 3 credits in the end for 1 book. This dividing books into volumes is a sneaky and unfortunately encroaching method of drawing out more of your credits than you may be fully aware of. This book isn't THAT long to fairly divide it up into ``volumes`` nor are many of the other books this has been increasingly done to.
So lets call a spade a spade, Its a three credit book o.k.` I see Mcculloughs latest unabridged offerings are offered as 3 credit books with no shell game. those of us that spend freakishly long hours on this site have noticed this recent move to increase the credits for books in the above manners and more. email them and tell them this 3 credit crap is to much!! Thats at least $30 for 1 book! When it comes to that, its worth getting them from the library for free. I love this site, I have over 900 titles, The reason I keep spending all this money is because it has been good value. Theres no longer any point in continuing when so many of the titles double or triple in price.If their testing the waters to see what they can get away with,,the result will be the permanent loss of their most ardent subscribers.
"combine these into one book"
Needless to say - a masterpiece. But this book is inexplicably broken into three purchases (well, I can think of an explanation). The first two equally long volumes were one audiobook per. I wish they would do the same for Master of the Senate.
"Fascinating Biography!"
Of all of the audiobooks I have heard over the past five or ten years that I have been listening to them, Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon Johnson--of which 'MASTER OF THE SENATE' is the third volume--is without a doubt the most interesting and worthwhile.
Well-narrated, but above all, well researched and written so well as to command attention and create suspense better than most novels, I have never enjoyed any series of audiobooks more.
This particular volume focuses on Johnson's Senate career and in particular his passage of the Civil Rights Voting Act.
I cannot more highly recommend an audiobook than I do all of the volumes of this biography.
"Caro deliver's again"
Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" was one of my favorite books. In spite of that, I was always hesitant to read Master of the Senate because of its sheer volume. "And who cares that much about Lyndon Johnson", I thought. Well, it was my loss. This is a spectacular book with a truly insightful reading by Grover Gardner. This is not just the story of Lyndon Johnson, it is the story of the Senate, and some gems of history, like the story of Leland Olds and Lyndon Johnson, that are as gripping as a novel. There were times during this book when I wanted to reach into the page and strangle Lyndon Johnson, and times when I thought he was the best thing the Senate has ever seen. This may be a long listen, but you won't be bored for a moment. One of the best books I've ever listened to. Having read this, I'm now disappointed that the first collection, "The Rise To Power" and the last one, "The Presidential Years", are not on tape.
"A masterful history of LBJ and the U.S. Senate"
It's a 50 odd hour book, and I've listened to it twice. It is without question one of the best political biographies ever written. Moreover, while it never loses sight of LBJ, it's a tour de force in legislative tactics, legislative power, and the personalities that dominated the Senate in the middle of the 20th century, in the years immediately preceding the civil rights movement. Men who today are largely forgotten, but were giants in their era - Richard Russell, Everett Dirksen, Hubert Humphrey, Scoop Jackson - come alive in its pages.
Robert Caro is virtually unique in the way he approaches his subject. He takes nearly 15 years, on average, to write each of his books. His research is impeccable, and the way he approaches each of the major figures in the book -- often setting aside the narrative to devote 70, 80 pages to delve into them and probe who precisely they are and why they matter -- is really incredible. I'm not aware of any other other historian who takes such an approach. For an example, see the chapter on Richard B. Russell, the senior Senator from Georgia, the Chairman of the Senate's Southern Caucus, and, in Caro's term, the Greatest Field General of the Old South since Robert E. Lee. Wow.
Robert Caro is an outstanding writer, but his books are not for everyone. His style of writing is incredibly indulgent. He takes a 1000 words to make a point that other biographers will make in 85. If you enjoy his writing, as I do, you'll love it. But it's not for everyone.
"LBJ was not a nice man"
This book tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the Senate. While this is the third volume of Caro's exhaustive biography of Johnson, it works well as a stand alone volume. Caro is a painstaking researcher and his attention to detail is impressive.
The reader, Grover Gardner, is wonderful as always.
Very good book. I especially like the beginning with a history of the Senate. It really gives you a new look on how this body has evolved over the years. The reading is excellent. However, anyone who says these volumes are not long is seriously mistaken. There is about 4 hours of material on the Johnson hearings about Truman's nomination of Leland Olds for the national utilities commission. You can easily leave for an hour and come back an not miss much at all.
"Great Book"
This is a great book. I have listened to many non-fiction titles on Audible and this is one of the most gripping.
"Incredible Biographer"
Caro makes this biography of LBJ as riveting as a fictional, political thriller. Despite the length of the audio, I could not stop listening until it was done. Caro has written 2 other LBJ biographies, as well as a biography of Robert Moses that I wish were available as audio programs. As soon as they are, I'll be getting them. Note: the narrator is excellent as well - very easy to listen to.
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Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family-friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum that brings Aurora's history to life through demonstrations, exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Blackberry Farm is fun for all ages and is a great choice for your wedding, company picnic, birthday party or family reunion. All attractions are included with daily admission. Enjoy unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. Ice skating rink in winter when weather permits.
With 473 luxurious guest rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and conference facilities, Pheasant Run hotel in St Charles IL is the perfect setting. And, while you're getting that special spa treatment or enjoying a romantic dinner or play, your children can have a great time in our Kid's Klub. This special program offers supervised activities for children ages 3 to 11 years. Activities include playing games, watching movies, and making crafts to take home. Plus, every Saturday you can visit the craft corner where Mom and Dad can join in on the fun and make some seasonal themed crafts with their kids. Board games are also available for check-out through the Activity Desk.
CITY:St. Charles
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
Bring your family out to our 65 acre site for a day of fall fun! Open from mid-August through November, enjoy the horse drawn hay rides, kid's activity area with a barn, bale pile, tractor cab and more. Pick your own apples or stop in the store and visit the bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, fresh baked bread and fudge. Jonamac Orchard is your family's fall tradition.
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
This deluxe water park features tube slides, the second largest lazy river in Illinois, zero-depth pools, sand activity areas and concessions.
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY:Maple Park
Saw Wee Kee Park sits along the south shore of the Fox River. Located in Oswego this park has an abundance of fun, advanced mountain bike singletrack trails to conquer. These 5 miles of steep inclines and quick descents will give you plenty of stories to tell your friends. While you are there you can also fish, kayak and canoe along the Fox River.
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark! Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 20 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area, wave pool, lazy river, 24 private cabanas, a giant sandbox and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Vaughn Athletic Center and Indoor Water Park
The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY:St. Charles
Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two-and four-meter platforms. Kid tested and family approved. This beach features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 sq. ft. that includes: slides, an island diving area, playground, sand volleyball courts, a large sandy area for building castles, picnic area and concessions. Open May 23 through August 16. Hours 12 - 6 pm (Hours extended to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
St. Charles Paddlewheel River Boats
Cruise the scenic Fox River from Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on the Fox River Queen or the St. Charles Belle paddlewheel riverboats. Daily afternoon sightseeing trips or private charter cruises May 1-October 15.
CITY:St. Charles
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY:St. Charles
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
Canoe & Pedal Boat Rentals: Pottawatomie Park
Enjoy the scenery from the waters of the Fox River! Rentals Mid-May through Mid-August. All rentals launch from the River View Miniature Golf Complex within Pottawatomie Park. Deposit required. Children age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+). All rentals are subject to safe river & weather conditions. Sorry, no boat rentals on July 4th.
CITY:St. Charles
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo - DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition presents 16 Interpretive Gazebos along the Lincoln Highway, a 179-mile National Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois. The DeKalb gazebo offers a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway in DeKalb while enjoying stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its other Illinois communities.
Let Aurora Skate Center share the joy of roller skating in a family-friendly environment. They pride themselves with offering something for everyone, from the little ones to adults who have been skating for years. Home of the Aurora 88s, Aurora Skate Center takes pride in their professional-quality hardwood maple "floating" floor. On Mondays they host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night on the "Daily Calendar" for "Fresh Fridays" and "Old vs. New School Saturdays!" See their web site for more events and details.
Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, a driving range and a game room are the draw at this entertainment center.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile and Interpretive Gazebo
Malta is home to the "first seedling mile" on the Lincoln Highway. As one of the 16 Interpretive Gazebos located along the Lincoln Highway, the Malta gazebo offers a unique way for visitors to enjoy stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities.
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
The Homestead Sculpture Garden and Labyrinth
Art lovers will admire the beautiful brick labyrinth and distinctive contemporary sculpture garden here.
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
Canoe trips on lower Fox River.
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits. All the exhibits you loved at Tekakwitha Woods have been relocated here, including Prairie Ecology, with the bison and biodiversity components, and the ever-popular Clams-Eye View of the Fox River. There are separate rooms for classes and a lab. There's something for any nature lover at Creek Bend Nature Center, from bird watching to guided nature hikes, nature programs and self-guided activities.
CITY:St. Charles
Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park
This community water park features colorful slides, tubes, a zero-depth pool and concession booth.
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Shabbona Lake State Park has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318 acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
Fox Bend offers a challenging and scenic tour of streams, ponds, willow trees and elevation changes. This highly regarded course has played host to several tournaments and qualifiers.
Jump with the best skydiving school in the United States - Chicagoland Skydiving Center now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle! Come see why more people from the Chicago area choose tandem skydiving at CSC. We service more first-time skydivers than any other skydiving center in Chicago and the Midwest. At CSC, our priority is on safety and customer service. Check out our skydive center and book your tandem parachute jump online. Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle, Illinois (formerly in Hinckley, IL) is your safest source for skydiving - period! Check out our brand new skydive aircraft and see how we maintain our safety record and reputation as the BEST!
The Marge Cline Whitewater course is located in Yorkville at Bicentennial Riverfront Park on the Fox River, just 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The paddling community is all a dither about this course. Whether you're a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you're sure to have a great experience.
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
Experience the best of autumn and Christmas at Larson's Family Farm. Fall features include pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds and squash. Hayrides and bonfires available on October weekends. Harvest decorations and antiques for purchase in the Barn Store. U-pick Christmas trees, handmade evergreen wreaths and lengths of roping available in winter. Enjoy a steaming cup of hot apple cider and shop the Barn Store for antiques and Christmas decorations. Contact the farm for special event and farm tour information. Lasting memories are made at Larson's Family Farm!
32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing featuring some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center and Fabyan Forest Preserve.
CITY:St. Charles
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
FitnessNOW - State of the art cardiovascular equipment; Cybex cardio equipment with built in TVs; three lane indoor track; strength training; personal trainers; affordable fees; fun, knowledgeable and motivated staff; and convenient location. Enjoy nine community parks and a variety of sports and activities.
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and beautiful views of Aurora and surrounding areas. Premier example of environmental restoration and a fine national oasis in an urban setting. This forest preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. Hill suitable for winter sledding, strength training or kite-flying.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Timeshare resort and campground.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park is a five-acre community park on the south bank of the Fox River. Bicentennial Riverfront Park makes optimum use of the river, with abundant fishing, plus canoe and kayak access to the white water chute. There is also a beautiful view of the Glenn Palmer Dam as you follow the trail along the river and the picnic area, playground and river-side pavilion are popular community gathering spots in the summertime.
This 17-mile trail replaces the abandoned main line of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. It is a flat easy ride connecting the communities of St. Charles and Sycamore.
CITY:St. Charles
Historic park offers swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, sand volleyball court, seasonal canoe and pedal boat rentals. Nine-hole golf course, 18 hole miniature golf course. Multi-use community center, paddlewheel riverboat cruises, tennis courts, native plant demonstration garden, paved bike trails, fishing. Located only the Fox River Trail.
CITY:St. Charles
Good old-fashioned family fun.
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- Malta
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Malta mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact in Malta and on the communities in Illinois.
River View Miniature Golf Course
Most challenging course in the Fox Valley Area! Naturally landscaped greens - multiple obstacles - sand traps - waterfall and babbling brook - windmill - lighthouse - bridges. Daily specials & discounts. Scenic views along the Fox River.
CITY:St. Charles
This picturesque, 18-hole watered course winds through wooded and lowland areas along the meandering Kishwaukee River. Oak Club is rated among the region's top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
This par 71, 18-hole golf club offers watered bent grass fairways, a putting green, swimming pool, tennis courts and horse shoes. Seats up to 120 people for meetings and events.
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY:St. Charles
Open May through October, the farm offers home-grown produce and fruits, flowers and bedding plants, and a petting zoo. Visit Norton Hollow October 1-31 for free hayrides, a straw maze and a corn tunnel.
CITY:St. Charles
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Genoa
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Genoa mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Genoa and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Located 2 1/2 miles west of Annie Glidden Road on Route 38 in Dekalb, Illinois. The nine-hole, par 34 facility features a gently rolling course on 53 acres surrounded by farmland. Soothing views of pine trees and beautiful fields make the experience a pleasure and prevent worries about errant shots hitting homes nearby. Water features are promenant on holes number 2 and 3 and a meandering stream through the course provides ample challenge. Thinking of an outing or a family reunion? You can rent the whole facility at a reasonable price for a few hours or the whole day. Besides access to nine holes of golf and carts, "The Pines" offers fishing in their ponds, a large outdoor barbeque and plenty of space for horseshoes, volleyball, or bag games.
Playing this unique, well-conditioned and spectacularly-designed 18-hole course will surely make you want to come back. Full service premier meeting and banquet facility provides outstanding culinary offerings and personal service.
CITY:West Chicago
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Course
Professionally designed 18-hole golf course. Putt around a waterfall, through a cave, over a river and under rocks. Coyote Crossing is a great place for birthdays, rentals, picnics, company and other group outings.
CITY:West Chicago
Splash park features interactive children's water play area with safety surface.Lazy River, tube and body slides, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, toddler pool, diving boards, concessions, sand play area.
CITY:St. Charles
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY:Campton Hills
Year-round sports complex with 3 ice surfaces, full-service pro shop, full-service fitness club, and on-site restaurant. Also home of The Chicago Freeze Junior A Hockey Team.
Home for soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf and batting cages.
River Heights Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that winds along the banks of the Kiswaukee River in DaKalb County, offering a challenging mix of traditional and links-type holes for the weekend player or serious golfer.
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
Since 1981, Theis Farm Market has been providing high quality, exceptionally great tasting local produce. Family owned and operated, they take pride in their work and are constantly striving to meet new demands by delivering even better tasting produce and higher quality products. They started out with a wagon by the road full of vegetables. Greenhouses came as a necessity for the starting of our field plants. They decided to do a few flowers for fun and that quickly turned into the place to go for top quality beautiful bedding plants, including Barb's original mixed planters and baskets. Now they have bedding and vegetable plants starting in the spring following through to summer with ripe tasty vegetables and into the fall for pumpkins, squash, gourds and all your other fall decorations. They always carry fresh eggs, homegrown popcorn, honey from the bees on their farm, syrups and jams from slack's. May1st-October 31st Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sundays and Holidays 10am-5pm Closed: July 4th
CITY:Maple Park
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat – an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature. Six wood-chipped hiking trails and the nationally renowned Fox River Trail offer avenues of exploration via hiking and biking, with interpretive signs along the way that explain the ways of nature. Inside the Nature Center, the "Sense the Seasons" exhibit further enhances the educational experience, featuring environmental exhibits and "hands-on" participation.
CITY:North Aurora
Nestled on the banks of the Fox River and used annually by tens of thousands of people, the 9-hole regulation Pottawatomie Golf Course, which is owned and operated by the St. Charles Park District, is certainly the most beautiful golf course in the Fox Valley area offering scenic views with lush landscapes along the shore of the Fox River.
CITY:St. Charles
Splash Park at Campton Hills Park
The splash park has many interactive water play features for children of all ages to enjoy. Some features include spray columns, spray loops, dumping buckets, spray cannons, bubblers, geysers and water wheels. These water features are constructed on top of a safety surface. The facility has a sand play area with water and sand play toys. This facility also has deck chairs and shade structures.
CITY:St. Charles
Cruisin' Waves is proud to present to the public Go-Float electric boats. The Go-Float Electric Boat Company is based out of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and is another fine example of a manufacturer that makes a great product that is "Made in America." Open daily (weather permitting). June - Sept.
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Nature preserve for bird watching. There are herons and egrets which flourish through the parks and around the lake.
Kauffman Turkey Farms is one of the last remaining independent family owned and operated turkey farms with its own dressing plant in the country. Providing fresh dressed turkeys to the Northern Illinois area for over 80 years. These big, beautiful tom turkeys are some of the thousands that are range grown here on the Kauffman Turkey Farm. The turkeys are grown from one day of age until they are dressed in the farm's federally inspected plant. They raise their birds with the emphasis on quality. This means that the turkeys grow more slowly and develop a richer flavor and denser texture.
Illinois' Largest Waterpark, featuring 20 slides, quarter-mile long lazy river, wave pool, two kiddie areas and more.
Walcamp Outdoor Ministries Family Campground
Walcamp Outdoor Ministries Family Camp would like to invite you and your family to come camping with us! Can host family reunions, company or church picnics, and many themed weekends! Situated on 177 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds!
Located in the center of campus, the Hotel at Holmes offers the convenience of meeting spaces, restaurants, recreation, and more—all under one roof. We are also within walking distance of downtown DeKalb and a 5-minute drive to the NIU Convocation Center. The Hotel at Holmes is DeKalb's only high rise hotel with magnificent views. Did you know….The Hotel at Holmes offers 78 rooms and suites including three executive suites on the 15th floor along with seven full floors of hotel rooms? We are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Meeting room available for up to 2,200, NIU Huskie Den with bowling and pool tables on site.
Riverside park offering paved bike trails, fishing, picnic areas, shelter & tennis courts, outdoor arboretum, skateboard park, playground, canoe launch, picturesque pond and waterfall. Located on the Fox River Trail.
CITY:St. Charles
The western-most, and older, section of the Great Western Trail is located between St. Charles in Kane County and eastern Sycamore in DeKalb County. This section of right-of-way was abandoned in 1977. The 18-mile (20km) crushed-stone path traverses unincorporated rural townships, natural wetlands, some restored prairie and farmland. The trail also passes through Virgil and Lily Lake and parallels Illinois Route 64,
CITY:St. Charles
A public park with lighted softball/baseball fields, basketball courts, playground, skateboard park, volleyball courts, tennis courts, dog park, fishing pond with a pier, shelter, walking trail, restroom.
CITY:St. Charles
Chicago Golf and Tiki Tees course commands some of the finest views of Dekalb open space and trails. The facility features a challenging 9-hole championship golf course. Its beautiful, mature and lush foliage and trees complement the manicured greens, tees and fairways. Combined with its exceptional course design, golfers of all skill levels return time and again to play. There is also a Club House, Tiki Bar for outdoor events, and indoor banquet hall for up to 160 guests.
Come experience a special brand of bowling fun! As one of the largest centers in Illinois, Parkside Lanes is able to offer a variety of bowling formats, including open bowling, junior and adult league bowling, Sport sanctioned bowling, IHSA high school bowling, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers and more. Please use their Open Bowl information page or call for lane availability.
Beautiful park along the Fox River & Ferson Creek offers picnic sites, shelter, playground, fishing and and canoe launch.
CITY:St. Charles
This is self guided river trips with canoe or kayak. The St. Charles trip takes about 2 1/2 hours.
CITY:St. Charles
Park has ball fields, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer goal posts, playground, benches & picnic tables, parking lot, pavilion and restrooms. A great family and group park.
CITY:St. Charles


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Victor Cruz knows about things like loss and love and professionalism.
It was a year ago Monday that the rest of the world went silent as Cruz celebrated an 80-yard touchdown catch, his focus solely on Lucy Molina, the grandmother who taught him to salsa and played an pivotal role in his life. She had died six days earlier.
So when New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin stood before his team early Wednesday morning, his words struck an emotional chord with Cruz.
Coughlin's younger brother, John, died suddenly Monday when he tripped while getting out of a cab and hit his head. The resident of Hackensack, N.J. was 63.
In talking to his players, who will fight to save their season this Sunday in Carolina, Coughlin touched on his feelings about his brother and his team, in move that was both cathartic and motivational.
"It was more candid than emotional,'' Cruz said, "just putting his feelings out there and telling us exactly how he feels about us, and about himself and about things that happen in life, in general, and how to approach our day to day.''
Coughlin will remain with the team through Sunday's game, with the funeral scheduled for Tuesday in the family's hometown of Waterloo, N.Y.
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"Our family is thankful for the expressions of sympathy and prayers for our brother John's passing," Coughlin said in a statement. "We all appreciate them. John was a friend to all. He loved life, and he will be greatly missed. He left us way too soon."
While Cruz declined to provide specifics of Coughlin's address to the team, what's clear is that Coughlin's bond with his brother was strong, and that his immediate family and his football family will help him navigate these difficult times.
"It was tough. You could tell he showed a lot of passion talking to us,'' Cruz said. "I feel like this team is an extended family to him. He felt like he could talk to us as candidly as he wanted to and I think we're going to respond.
"It was a time where we needed to hear that, and it was a situation where we didn't know that coach was going through some things, so it was definitely and emotional one for me at least just hearing him talk and I'm personally going to respond. I think the team will as well.''
Playing with a heavy heart a year ago, Cruz caught 11 passes for 179 yards to spark a come-from-behind victory over Tampa Bay at MetLife Stadium.
Coughlin, a stringent taskmaster, doesn't address his team like this often. So when he does, it means something.
In his final address to his players before Super Bowl XLVI two seasons ago, Coughlin told his players he loved them. The Giants responded by beating the New England Patriots.
On Wednesday, Coughlin once again laid bare his feelings to his players in a complex mix of emotions.
Added Cruz: "He spoke from the heart and he said some things to us that kind of triggered some thoughts and triggered some feelings in the way he felt about us , and I kind of grew some more admiration for my coach, more than I already had.''
Steve Edelson is a columnist for the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press, a Gannett property.
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Exhibition themes Huari
The Huari (or Wari) people originated in the central highlands, and later spread to the coast and into the north. They adopted many art styles from the Nazca, transforming them as their culture matured. The Huari relationship to the Tiahuanaco culture, which began in Bolivia near Lake Titicaca, is complex. Both empires arose around the sixth century AD and left imposing stone monuments. The Huari borrowed symbols and deities such as the Tiahuanaco Staff God, and then redefined and spread such beliefs as their realm expanded.
Less well known than their Incan successors, the Huari were the first major highland power of the Andes and flourished until the tenth century. The people and culture are named after Huari, the ancient urban capital located 10 kilometres north of the modern city of Ayacucho. Their superb textiles, however, are invariably found preserved in the deserts of the south coast.
The colourful and bold visual language of the Huari can be recognised in abstract tunics, patchwork tie-dyed cloths, large portrait vessels and ceramics for ritual shattering. Architecture entailed the mass hauling of stone to build cities, temples and extensive irrigation infrastructure: aqueducts, terraces and large circular water drains.


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This turn-of-the-century Victorian house was ordered through the Sears Roebuck catalog and assembled for only several hundred dollars.
This traditional one-story French Creole residence, built circa 1790, is considered to be one of the oldest surviving residences in Illinois.
CITY:East Carondelet
Built in the 1790s, the house is designed in the French vertical-log style rather than the more familiar horizontal-log style. This is the oldest known residence in Illinois.
CITY:East Carondelet
The entire 150-year-old German settlement is on the National Historic Register. Restoration includes a church from 1867, a one-lane stone arched bridge, Corner George Inn, general store, sweet shops, museum, and a visitor's center.
One of the smallest country chapels in the world was built in Nashville in the late 1980s. Thousands of travelers from all over the globe have stopped to visit this miniature chapel.
CITY:New Athens
Katherine Dunham is probably best known as a legendary dancer who propelled the awareness of the cultures of the African Diaspora via her choreography. Her famous dance technique reflects a fusion of many cultures. Miss Dunham was a true renaissance woman. She was an artist, anthropologist, author, activist, manager, movie star, producer, educator, wife, mother, and so much more. The world needs to know about her wonderful life story and there's no better learning environment than the Museum and Centers for Arts and Humanities she created. The museum houses Miss Dunham's outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art objects from more than 50 countries.
CITY:East St. Louis
The entire village of Maeystown is on the historic register with much of the history preserved in the museum.
St. Clair County Historical Society Museum
This Victorian adaptation of a Greek Revival home was built in the early 1800s. In addition to period furniture and vintage clothing, artifacts, and quilts, the museum contains an extensive research library and gift shop.
Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis area.
Built in 1830, this is the only stagecoach stop still intact along the 60-mile Kaskaskia-Cahokia trail.
The subject of intensive historical interest, the Mansion is probably the oldest brick house in the state of Illinois. It was built in 1810 by Nicholas Jarrot, who was a native Frenchman and landowner in Cahokia.
Greater Saint Louis Air and Space Museum
Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis area. The Museum is located at the St. Louis Downtown Parks Airport and has Gus Grissom's flight suit, a collection of TWA artifacts, and a 1941 Meyers O.T.W. Bi-plane on exhibit.
The museum focuses on the businesses that helped the city grow, particularly milling.
Marissa Academy Museum & Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal-mining town to the present makes this a fascinating touchstone of local history.
Meriwether Lewis is reported to have stayed here. It is home to some of the earliest settlers in Illinois (1782) and was named by the French for a spring located on the beautiful site.
Marissa Academy Museum and Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal mining town to the present makes this an interesting stop.
There is a large collection of machinery and primitives dating back to the 1800s.
CITY:New Athens
The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of Belleville and southwestern Illinois. The centerpiece is Jumbo, a 19th-century steam engine along with coal mining, carpentry, and stove-making exhibits.
Visitors are invited to walk through this home, considered to be the oldest Greek Revival-style home in Illinois.
The History Museum of Monroe County
Anchored by items gifted by Col. Edd & Violet Kueker, this collection represents the settlement of the West, numerous U.S. wars and early transportation. There is even a display of items from the Stone Age retrieved during a local archaeological dig. Changing displays and Special Exhibits from the Museum collection and "on loan" items provide awesome journeys through the pages of history.
The log house gives a glimpse into local life in the 1800s. While at the park, visit the refurbished caboose and passenger train.
A Lionel train set shares space with a Li'l Abner Dogpatch Band windup toy and British toy soldiers. Antique collectibles, clothing, glassware, a mule deer antler chandelier, and many more unusual items fill the 2,000 sq. ft. "extra room" added onto the house.
Car enthusiasts are tempted by every make from Model T's to muscle cars. Shop the Antique Mall for Collectibles or attend their monthly sales and auctions.
CITY:Fairmont City
Collinsville Historical Society Museum
Local and world histories are combined in these exhibits.


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The seventh annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life was held on July 8-9 at the Emery High track. Barbara Moore, relay chairman, welcomed everyone to the relay. She described all cancer survivors as being lucky warriors. Decorations, signs and banners filled the track with symbols of hope for survival. Judy Lang from the Lions Club presented Moore and co-chairman, Kristin Kinsey with a check for $1,000 collected from coin containers in local businesses. Small change added up to a big pay off for the cancer society.
Chapter president, Cathy Sitterud welcomed the cancer survivors to the relay. They received bracelets, balloons and a T-shirt and a free dinner at the relay. The survivors took to the track for their annual survivors lap. They were cheered on by family and friends many of which joined the survivors on their lap. Paul Kristofferson was the survivor with the longest stretch of cancer free years of 62, with Judi Bishop celebrating 53 years cancer free.
Sharon Hinckley was the guest speaker for the event. She has lost her mother and three grandparents to cancer. She has also helped a best friend through two bouts of breast cancer. Hinckley is the quality of life manager for the American Cancer Society. "Cancer is a frightening word. Our world just stops when we hear that we have cancer. Cancer used to be a death sentence, but not any more. Some cancers have a survival rate of 80 percent and overall the survival rate is 60-65 percent. The mission of the cancer society is four fold with research, education, advocacy and service. Without all four change could not take place. The benefits through research provide valuable information on how to fight cancer and better methods of treating cancer.
"Education is vital, research in knowing what cancer is has come a long way. Behavioral risks which we can control can help us avoid cancer and reduce our risk. Advocacy is to let our voice be heard with the state and national legislators. We work with patient services and ways to improve patient care and patient information. We hope to take away the fear. No one has to fight cancer alone. It takes a whole community and effort to fight cancer," said Hinckley.
Hinckley said the cancer society has a 24 hour hot line number for anyone with questions about cancer. The number is 1-800-ACS-2345. She also discussed programs which need volunteers in the area. The man to man program where a man with prostate cancer is helped by someone who has already had the disease and conquered it. The reach to recovery program also helps women with breast cancer by partnering them with someone who has been through the disease. The look good, feel good program helps cancer patients with the physical changes that take place in their bodies. They offer help with skin care, wigs, makeup and other suggestions on dealing with changes.
The Perky van and Care-A-Van programs transport patients into Provo for treatments and this program is always looking for drivers and funding. "Our programs help people get through this disease and give them back a measure of control when they feel like they have lost all control over their lives. This relay is a celebration of life," said Hinckley.
Moore introduced the teams and they walked their team lap. A dinner was held and the walking continued throughout the night. A breakfast was held in the early morning hours for those staying for the long haul. Teams included: Emery Medical Center, Youth City councils, Trudy Waddoups/Clement families, Emery Telcom, Curves, RSVP volunteers, Misty Farley family, Nielson Construction and Emery County Care and Rehab.


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Watching TV episodes on DVD a lot of different shows reference the sport - and some of the stars - over the years in different TV shows (movies too).
for example - in two different Friends episodes we learn ross gellar loves Dorothy Hamill (she's on his prelim list of celebs he gets to sleep with should he get the opportunity and his gf can't get mad) and Michelle Kwan (he complains that he was sitting so far up in the stands he worried MK couldn't see his banner. Joey replies "That's okay, ross, I'm sure MK know's you heart her." - this always reminds me of Mathman!). Phoebe is found to be married to a gay Canadian ice dancer (not famous) who comes back to town needing a divorce because he's found out he's actually straight and wants to get married to a girl he fell in love with. The whole "coming out" scene as being straight is done in a very humorous way.
Will and Grace mentioned a vegas ice show that Tonya Harding was to be in, as I recall.
What are some other references (I'm not talking Ice Princess stuff... just shows that have nothing to do with skating, but it pops up in an episode/scene).


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