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Leslie Jordan :: Fruit-Flying Through the Holidays (and Life)
The great thing about life is that great unexpected and unpredictable things can happen. I mean, who would ever think that a 4'11", gay, flamboyant, and funny "ha ha" man would be one of the most sought-after scene-stealers on television?
That's Leslie Jordan.
He is the type of actor and comedian who can take the smallest of character parts and make them a pinnacle element of any sitcom or dramedy on TV. He's traveled far from his first TV series, "The Fall Guy" in 1986, winning an Emmy in 2006 for playing Beverley Leslie on "Will & Grace" and appearing in the acclaimed 2011 film "The Help."
Over those years, the sitcoms and other series in which Jordan has appeared include "Boston Public," "Ugly Betty," "Murphy Brown," "Newhart," "Bodies of Evidence," "Reasonable Doubts" and "Hearts Afire." A turning point was "Sordid Lives," Del Shores' 1996 play in which he played Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingram, a man institutionalized for cross-dressing. He repeated the role in the cult film (released in 2000) and the highly-lauded television series in 2008.
In fact, Jordan is such an endearing character actor that the word "recurring" to "leslying" because Jordan takes roles meant to be a one-time appearances and leaves the show runners figuring out ways to bring him back.
It has been over 30 years since Leslie Jordan began honing his craft at the University of Tennessee. When he moved to Hollywood in 1982 most thought he would be met with a lot of rejection, being so diminutive and so gay. But to Jordan, no obstacle neither size or being out was going to stand in his way. Leslie Jordan is truly bigger than life. We have learned from his autobiographical play "Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel," and his one-man shows "Like A Dog on Linoleum" and "My Trip Down The Pink Carpet" that those obstacles literally have shaped the Leslie Jordan we have come to love. Because you see, what Leslie gives us on stage, on television and on the silver screen is Leslie Jordan.
Note: those in San Francisco can catch Jordan this week through Dec. 22, 2012 at the Rrazz Room.
Staying relevant
BeBe: I've seen you so much on television and a variety of television shows, it has escaped me how long you have been doing what you do. It has been over 25 years where we have had an opportunity and privilege of seeing your work on television.
Leslie Jordan: Yeah, I got off a bus in '82, 30 years ago. I had a degree in theater from the University of Tennessee. I wasn't a spring chicken either. I was 27 years old when I got here (Hollywood). You know what I'm proud of is not only have I kept the ship afloat, honey but also I'm the biggest whore in Hollywood. I'll do anything. I do movies. I do TV. I do voices for cartoons. I host events. I do stand-up. You fly me to Plano, Texas to Frito-Lay, and I'll talk about diversity in the workplace (he has to laugh at that one). Give me bus fare and a square meal and you've got me.
It's so funny because I was reading about some young actor who is on a TV show that just bought a $1 million house. And I think, I'm sitting in a fucking one-bedroom apartment. Now it's gorgeous, gorgeous you know, but I've never really had the money to buy no million dollar house! I think the thing with me is the fact that not only have I kept the career afloat, but I'm still pretty relevant. It's like with Betty White, you still love to watch her. She's not some relic from a long time ago. She can still make you laugh. That, I think, is what I'm most proud of. Because I've been doing it 30 years, honey, not 25, 30 full years and that's not counting the two or three years of getting the degree in theater.
Like Dolly Parton
BeBe: And when you are on these television shows, even though they may be small parts in several episodes or one-time guest spots, you are a significant part of that episode.
Leslie Jordan: Ah, thank you.
BeBe: Honestly, when we walk away from the episode, even though you may have had only 45 seconds to a minute and a half of screen time, it's something we remember. We walk away saying I remember Leslie in that one. Regardless of how small a part is, you make each one important and relevant for that episode. You bring it to the table all the time.
Leslie Jordan: I think also I realized pretty early on when I got to Hollywood that I would never be Robert DeNiro or Meryl Streep. I'm never going to be this kind of actor who disappears into the role. I'm more like Dolly (Parton) (we both crack up). There's a lot of me, even in real life. So when you hire me, you just get me! I learned years ago when I would think maybe I should do something different on this TV show. Maybe I should drop the accent. And immediately the director would come over to me and say, ' No! Just do you!' Quite frankly, this may sound very conceited, I've never played a part that I felt was more interesting than me anyway (laughs). You can't write this shit! You can't write me or the life that I've led, the amazing journey that I've taken into my gaydom, my queerdom.
A TV series?
BeBe: Speaking of your gaydom, how was it being in Hollywood some 30 years ago as an openly gay actor?
Leslie Jordan: You know it was very 'wink, wink' when I got to Hollywood. The casting people were gay. My agent was gay. My manager might as well of been (gay). She was a gay man in a Jewish woman's body. Honey you are going to have to come sit on the ground for this one. I almost got the 'Mighty Ducks,' I'll never forget that. They (management) said 'you're to play a hockey coach'. I said 'I can't play no hockey coach. I'm too sissy! 'They said 'no, they (the movie execs) want you. The director has asked for you. But, you've got to keep your feet on the ground and keep your hands by your side.'
I went into them when I didn't get it and said 'it's because I'm big queer isn't it?' And they go 'no, actually, the problem we had was your Southern accent.' Here I am sounding like Gomer Pyle. So, they asked if I could drop the accent. And, I said sure, knowing that I can't. So, I did it again (the audition read) and I sounded Cockney (laughs).
BeBe: Which is the European Southern accent!
Leslie Jordan: Here I am with this Cockney accent thinking what the fuck is going on here.
BeBe: With all that you've done on television, I've wondered why there hasn't been a TV show designed around you. I think the public would be ready for that.
Leslie Jordan: Well, there's two reasons (why not). Two mistakes I made when I look back. In 1992, which was 10 years after I moved here, I had a very successful off-Broadway run of this show I did and wrote called 'Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far.' Sort of about growing up gay in the Deep South, and having a father who was a Lt. Colonel.
All of sudden I was getting meetings when I came back to Hollywood from New York. And they would say that they loved the show, and the loved the mother character. I will have to say that there was a 'but' in the room, a big 'BUT'. And they said that they didn't think at that time that they could have a lead in a sitcom be gay. They asked could I come back and pitch them the story without me being gay? I walked out the door and told my manager 'fuck 'em'!
Now, what I should have done in retrospect, and what was so smart of Ellen (DeGeneres), was go along. You got to play the game. You know, I have always not played the game right. I should have said okay, and make him (Leslie's character) a momma's boy, you know, just a sissy, but he doesn't have to be gay. We don't have to go into that (being gay).
A peripheral character?
BeBe: Ambiguity is easy for people (viewers) to accept.
Leslie Jordan: Yeah, and then after the show was hit I would've come out. Ellen did it perfectly.
Then something happened (reason two) with this casting director named Tim Flack, who was my agent's best friend, and my agent said let's go talk to Tim about creating your own show. And, Tim said that Leslie was peripheral. He's the character that comes in with the zingers. He did not think I could carry a show. It angered me so much. I started doing these one-person shows to show him that I could stand on stage (and carry a show).
Now finally I have an idea (for a series). I have a brilliant lady attached (to the project) named Alice West. She has six Emmys. She produced everything for David Kelly (creator of 'Harry's Law,' 'Ally McBeal,' 'The Practice,' 'Boston Public', 'Picket Fences'). HBO has turned us down, which we kind of expected. Showtime, which we really wanted, had our script for over 2.5 weeks. But now, we've cleaned it up or the networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) for our next plan of action. And you know, now may be the time. I'm recurring on 'Raising Hope' on Fox, and they are really loving my work over there. I think I'm gonna recur on 'The Neighbors.' I play a black woman stuck in a gay man's body, and I'm pretty fucking hilarious! It was on the Thanksgiving episode.
BeBe: I've got to find that episode somewhere. Seeing that would please me to no end!
Leslie Jordan: You know what's interesting is that I am 57 years-old. And I'm ready. I think I would have messed it up (earlier in career). I had a lot of alcohol and drug problems in my past. I was partyer. I would go out to the gay bars every friggin' night. And now, I'm at a point where I really, really think I could handle the whole thing. I'm not going to make mistakes. I'm doing it really slow. I wish I could go more into my idea.
About 'The Help'
BeBe: Well, I'm sure the public can't wait for someone (network) to pick up your idea and run with it. I think we want a see a show built around you.
Leslie Jordan: Not only built around me, but I'm going to write it, which is the tough part.
BeBe: Now, Leslie going beyond television, you've been in a lot of independent films, other than 'Sordid Lives' (Del Shores), which everyone remembers you from. I know you've done 'Eating Out: All You Can Eat,' 'Magnus'... I love your role as the teacher in that, and others. I love independent films, but I thought it was great when I saw you in 'The Help.'
Leslie Jordan: That came out of nowhere. I knew the director (Tate Taylor), and he had to really fight for me. DreamWorks didn't want me. They said I as a sitcom actor, and they really didn't want a sitcom actor. He (Taylor) fought tooth and nail. And I was in the very first shot of that movie. Here we are an hour below Jackson, Mississippi sitting at a table. And, next to me is Viola Davis, and she is scribbling in her script. I turn around and on the other side of me is Sissy Spacek, and she is scribbling in her script. So, I thought, honey, I better start scribbling something. Then I went to the director and said, 'Tate, I'm a sitcom actor and I don't want to be too big (over the top). I want this to be real. And the character in the book (by Kathryn Stockett) has a wife. Do you think I should butch it up.' He said, 'Like you could!' (We both laugh)
BeBe: Now, that would be acting (continued laughter).
Leslie Jordan: He kept telling me to calm down and just be real. Don't worry about it. So, I did my thing. Gosh, to be apart of that. I have to honestly tell after 30 years of being in the business, I'm more proud of being apart of that (interrupting himself), well, it's right up there with 'Will & Grace.' I think 'Will & Grace' was the turning point for the gay community (in television). But, it was so surreal to sit and see my best friends Tate and Octavia (Spencer) at the Academy Awards. I have known Octavia forever. I called her after the Academy Awards and I said 'Octavia, it was like trippin' on acid or something! It was not even real to watch on TV in the beautiful Grecian gown. You were so pretty.' And she said, 'Well, devil spanked! I could not breathe. They wanted me to give a speech, and I couldn't even breathe.'
Holiday fruit-fly
BeBe: She couldn't inhale if she wanted to. She was spanked so tight in that dress (laughing). But, that was a surreal moment (Spencer winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 'The Help') on a lot of levels. As you say, many of us have admired Octavia's work for many years. I most recently remember her recurring role on 'Ugly Betty'. And, I know she is working here in San Francisco Bay area on the movie about the Oscar Grant shooting ('Fruitvale,' produced by Forest Whitaker, is to be released in 2013) portraying Grant's mother.
Leslie Jordan: Wow! I haven't talked to her lately. You know it's kind of funny because when you reach that kind of level, when that kind of fame hits, I back away because you've got so many people coming at you. I used to talk to Octavia all the time, and I haven't spoken to her in months. Hell, Octavia left right after the Academy Awards to Prague to do a movie ('Snowpiercer,' out in 2013) with Tilda Swinton.. Honey, a little black girl from Alabama going to Prague with Tilda Swinton.
BeBe: It's been great to see her elevate to where she is.
Leslie Jordan: She (Octavia) ain't no Kardashian honey, she earned it! Every bit of fame, every movie, she earned it. Like me when I get my big moment, they're gonna say he was an overnight success. And I'm going to say 'fuck you' because that was the longest overnight. I earned this the old fashion way!
BeBe: Going back, we briefly spoke about playwright and film producer Del Shores, and I spoke with him and learned you are working with him again making his play 'Southern Baptist Sissies' into a movie.
Leslie Jordan: Yes, we start filming soon.
BeBe: Great! And then you are now doing your holiday show in its San Francisco premiere Dec. 18-22. And as you said earlier, you are doing over 40 cabaret shows a year, telling your stories of your life, so, how is this brand new holiday show, 'Fruit Fly,' going to differ from the others you've done?
Leslie Jordan: 'Fruit Fly' asks the age old question, do gay men become their mothers? It's very family-themed and has, oh my God, 52 different cues for lights, slides... it's a dog and pony show. All I want to say is this one is the best one I've ever written.
Leslie Jordan will be appearing in the his San Francisco premiere of his brand new holiday show Fruit Fly through Dec. 22 at the Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko. For show times and tickets go to www.therrazzroom.com.
Follow Leslie on his website at www.thelesliejordan.com and on twitter at www.twitter.com/thelesliejordan
As an actress, BeBe was introduced to film with a lead role in the independent film "Under One Sun" with her character dealing with religious, racial and gender issues. Additionally, she appeared in the campy musical "Devious, Inc" (Australian Film Festival, San Francisco Short Film Fest) also adding additional vocals to the musical soundtrack. Both of these performances led to her selection for a lead role in Aisha Media's next short film series, "Con-tin.u.um" to be released in 2012.


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During the February meeting of the Emery County Public Lands Council the members put to vote whether or not the Emery County Commissioners should remain on the board as voting members or just sit on the board as advisory members. This topic was discussed in great detail at the January meeting.
Jim Gilson, council member, said that all decisions made by the public lands council go before the governing board which is the commissioners anyway. Bruce Wilson, council member, said that in talking to people in the community they felt it was a conflict of interest to have commissioners as voting members of the council. He said these people choose not to apply for positions on the council as they become available because they feel the commissioners have too much influence.
Commissioner Ira Hatch said he respects the input of others on the council and that everyone's input is important and that is what makes the council successful. Commissioner Hatch said the commission solicits applications for available positions on the board, but they do not have to do this, they could just appoint people to the council. They want to fill the positions with people who are interested in the issues facing the county.
Commissioner Hatch said he felt there wasn't much validity to a statement made in the last meeting concerning how some council members would wait to see how the commissioners were voting before they cast their vote. He said he didn't know of an incident where this had taken place.
Ray Petersen, public lands director passed out the ballots to the members present. Dennis Worwood, council chairman didn't vote. Those voting were: Vernell Rowley, Ira Hatch, Bruce Wilson, Jim Gilson, Dickson Huntington, Sherrel Ward, Tory Killian and Clyde Magnuson. Those not in attendance this day included Commissioner Drew Sitterud and Commissioner Gary Kofford.
The secret ballots were cast and the outcome was five votes to three to retain the commissioners as voting members of the council. The four terms currently expiring are for Dickson Huntington, Dennis Worwood, Tory Killian and Jim Gilson. Gilson and Worwood did not reapply.

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hahaha I would not believe it if she named dropped Eli. It would be extremely hilarious but terrible... good thing it'll never happen.
I'm very embarrassed to say that I'm pretty sure Morehead is on the list.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
Hope its not related to our team but if it is, hope its not Stray or anyone currently playing on our team or on our coaching staff/front office...
What ever happened with this. it said it was going to be taped a week after this thread came out and air around the Holidays. Has anyone heard if the Dr. Phil show has already happened. If so it cant be as big as they were saying cause i have heard nothing about a big name being dropped
Football has been very, very good to us.
Even though 2013-2015 were 3 losing season's, we can console ourselves with this fact-
# of Super Bowl victories since 1985:
1-Chicago, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Seattle
2-Washington, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore
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4-New York Giants!!! & NE
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Skip to comments.Catholic nun stands trial over 63 counts of physical and sexual abuse of children Catholic nun stand
Posted on 11/17/2012 5:36:23 AM PST by Renfield
A Catholic nun has been charged with the systematic abuse of seven schoolgirls in the 1970s. Sister Mary Teresa Grogan has denied the 63 counts of indecent assault put to her.
It is alleged that these crimes took place while she was teaching in a primary school (middle school) in the midlands of Ireland from 1973 to 1977. All of her victims were the same age, in third class, approximately nine-years-old.
One complainant told the court that the nun would call her to her desk and put her hand inside her underwear.
The lawyer for the prosecution, Aileen Donnelly SC, said that during the trial the other complainants would be giving evidence to the court of highly similar but not identical assaults, the Irish Times reports.
Many of the victims attended the trial on Tuesday at the Sligo Circuit Court.
RTE reports that Grogan has spent time in the missions in Africa but returned a number of years ago when one of the alleged victims made a complaint to the police and an investigation into her behavior began.
Grogan (62) pleaded not guilty 63 times for each of the charges.
The trial before Judge Donagh McDonagh is expected to continue for two to three weeks.
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Keep homosexuals away from all children. Politically incorrect, but wise.
Nuns could be extremely authoritarian. As Catholic school teachers in the Bronx, back in the 50's, they would use long wooden rulers as 'teaching aids'. Very effective, I am not joking.
One of those non-traditional nuns.
Yeah, that *would* explain why the Cunninghams rarely mentioned Chuck...
Do you remember the wooden clickers used when we had to genufleck before entering the pews?
Oh yes, I remember those rulers.
First of all, she's not a nun. She's a "sister" — nuns are cloistered. Second of all, she's not wearing a habit which indicates she's from a liberal order. Thus, this is not in the least bit surprising.
'Do you remember the wooden clickers used when we had to genufleck before entering the pews?'
To this day I genuflect as I cross each aisle of pews and before I enter the pew. Also make the sign of the cross as I drive past any RC Church. They made me a good-little-soldier in my mid sixties.
I attended Catholic grade school , high school and college and after a lifetime of being a Catholic, I don't attend church anymore........too many priest pedophiles and now this. Organized religion lends itself to abuse. Religion is a personal thing between you and your God.
The liberalization of the overall social order is what lends itself to abuse. The United States could not have been founded by men who maintained a strictly "personal" relationship with God.
I do the very same to this day,not out of fear but out of genuine reverence.I went to Catholic schools,including a Catholic boarding school when my mother was very sick,and the nuns were certainly strict (some more than others) but I was never "abused"...physically,psychologically or sexually.Yes,I suppose I feared some of them to a degree but *today* the only thing I fear is God's judgment.That's the main reason I try (with only partial success) to live a good,decent life.
Although it certainly shouldn't have happened at all we're only talking about 1 or 2 percent of priests and nuns. Sounds like you "scare" pretty easily.
But pretend like it's not so you can be indignantly outraged.
Well, that seems a bit excessive.
What is 63 squared anyway?
And the Romulans continue to decline into irrelevance in the white world.
And the Romulans continue to decline into irrelevance in the white world.
And the Romulans continue to decline into irrelevance in the white world.
I also went to Catholic schools in the Bronx. Most of the nuns I had as teachers were decent and learned educators. One however, almost kileed this kid in the fourth grade. She was a mean mal-adjusted bully who should have been locked up. All she ever wanted to do was beat on kids.
Pretend that the clergy should be held to the same low standards as the rest of the population so you can continue blissfully in your morally anesthetized state.
of course: to whom much is given, much is expected. and when a priest or minister goes looey that way, he has access to more opportunities to wreak havoc than the ordinary joe.
What a nunsensical thing for her to do.
I almost thought it was Gropin', not Grogan.
There human beings, with all that entails, you pompous, self-righteous twit.
What is a Romulan or a governm?
It's supposed to be people who want to submit to holiness, which ought to dampen down that "average human being" child molestation impulse. Not give it a privileged platform to carry on as if what were being assented to were a bunch of meaningless ceremony.
Christian faith certainly is nothing unless based on the personal love of (and submission to) God. However it's a shame, and disappoints God, if it does not go further. God wants His children to combat evil in the world and to encourage His other children.
Maybe you should appoint yourself Pope or Archduke or something. Then you can show everybody how it should be done.
But keep in mind, the building and the seating aren't what matters. That could all go away and it's the people under their God, with God moving in them (if He truly does) that matters. I gladly admit my very Protestant bias as a fightin' fundie, but still... some things need to go into perspective.
Why? There already is a cloud of witnesses.
My husband went to catholic school until the 10th grade. He called the nuns Sister black and decker pecker wreckers..They asked him to leave after the 10th grade along with a couple of his friends...I guess since nuns don't have children, they find it hard to spend all day with them....boys unlike girls are not prone to be quiet and sit still for 8 hours....But as an adult he was an usher, member of the mens club, voted president of the mens club attended Mass every sunday..(he was 19 when we married) and NO it was not because I was preg...I was 18 and we raised 5 kids without government benefits of any kind. Except I do collect widow benefits for SS but had to take a 30% discount in amount when I did at age 59 1/2..
Indeed, why not monks for the boys? Where are the monks?
Congratulations. You are now officially on both sides of the fence.
Decent monks, to be sure. For almost anyone that would go without saying. Unless you are trying to insinuate double entendre or something similar, in which case please don't go away mad, just go away.
Take your own advice.
Hey, nut, there are enough folks doing it decently and you can see how glorious it is when they do do it decently. And how horrible it is when such a post is used by a gutter life.
Shoo, scat. Be on your way.
Begone, avaunt!
Your name-calling evinces the poverty of your argument (as does your apparently poor grasp of proper English spelling).
But be that as it may, St. Paul made it clear that those who serve the Church must be much better than average. Our beloved Paul makes that abundantly clear. If a person isn't better than average, then he or she shouldn't be in the clergy. Thus, your position flatly contradicts Scripture.
1 Timothy 3 1It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. 4He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), 6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. 7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. 12Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
But you go ahead and judge them too. Like anybody cares what you think.
As if anybody cares what you think.
But why not actually engage the argument? You said, in effect, that the clergy shouldn't be held to a higher moral standard than the general population. I countered with clear Scriptural guidance that such a position simply isn't correct - indeed, that St. Paul himself makes it abundantly clear that the clergy is held to a much higher standard than the average person.
Instead of admitting you were wrong, you simply retreat into name-calling.
Which raises the question: are you a rational human being interested in arriving at truth in honest discussions, or are you rather an emoting poser?
It's looking to me like your an emoting poser, but I'd be very pleased to have you disprove that by addressing the argument.
The monks are smart enough to not take up teaching,
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The 7-minute movie highlights the AlumaPak and MiniPak packages, which offer twist-free wire delivery; and the Powered Pak-Trak, which pushes welding wire from a drum package to a user's existing wire feeder. Training and support services, with testimonials from several customers, also are featured.
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Public invited to walk with ghosts at annual Garnet Day
MISSOULA (June 10, 2013) – The Garnet Preservation Association and the Bureau of Land Management will host Garnet Interpretive Day June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day's events are designed to give families a fun, wild-west experience in one of Montana's most intact ghost towns.
Located 35 miles east of Missoula, the ghost town will come alive with storytelling, gold-panning demonstrations, music, kids' games, a pie auction, and guided tours of the town by a BLM park ranger.
Another highlight of the day's family-friendly festivities is the ice cream social which was an annual event 100 years ago in Garnet. Lunch will also be available for purchase on site.
Visitors to the day-long event will be charged the standard usage fee of $3; no admission is charged for those 15 and younger.
Garnet Interpretive Day is an tribute to all those people who lived, worked, and panned for gold in the Garnet Mountains. While the annual event is always a fun-filled day, it's also a time for reflection and hearing tales about the past.
"This year, we are going to have two speakers: Hal Stearns will be telling stories at 11 a.m. and Karen Stevens will be speaking at 1 p.m.," said Maria Craig, Outdoor Recreation Planner with the BLM's Missoula Field Office.
More than 100 years ago, Garnet was an active gold-mining town, but after a fire destroyed many of the buildings and as the gold became more difficult to mine, the once prosperous town slowly went into a deep sleep until its last full-time resident passed away in 1947. The ghost town is now publicly owned and managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
To reach Garnet from Highway 200, turn south on the Garnet Range Road between mile markers 22 and 23 and travel about 11 miles to Garnet Ghost Town.
Visitors using I-90 should take the Bearmouth or Drummond exit, then take the Frontage Road to Bear Gulch. Garnet is 10 miles north on Bear Gulch Road. The Bear Gulch Route is steeper and not suitable for towing units.
For more information on the event, contact the BLM's Missoula Field Office at (406) 329-3914.
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
This cemetery was named after the 16th president of the United States, and was designed to serve approximately one million Chicago metropolitan area veterans. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates soldiers of 20th century wars on 15 memorials.
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Aurora Historic Districts/Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
Tour the Near Eastside (350 homes dating from the 1800s), Stolp Island, Westside and Riddle Highlands, two of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
This local history research archives houses historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
This university boasts a beautiful quad, and features the Schingoethe Center and Dunham Gallery of student art.
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport
This airport offers general aviation, flight school, air charter, restaurant and Illinois Aviation Museum all within the airport.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental & RadioShack
Founded in 1872, Ellis Hardware is Illinois' Oldest Family Owned Hardware Store. Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental and RadioShack received the Illinois Historical Society"s Centennial Award in the fall of 2009. At Ellis' you're a neighbor, not just a number. We have over 30 departments with brands you love like Stihl, Toro, Craftsman, Weber and so much more! M-F 8:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am- 4:00pm. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ellisace & twitter at twitter.com/ellisace & Instagram #ellishardware.
Exploration Station, A Childrens Museum
A hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families. Tuesday & Thursday are donation afternoons, where after 2 p.m. a suggested donation of $1.00 per person is requested.
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66. The 30 foot tall statue is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that looks more like a welding mask.
The Gladys Fox Museum is located in the beautifully restored Old Congregational Church, which is the oldest surviving building of its type in Illinois. The building was constructed in 1840 of native limestone on land donated by the Illinois & Michigan.
Grundy County Historical Society
Museum hours of operation are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Call in advance for guided tours (48 hour notice). The museum has extensive Mazon Fossils, a replica of an early 1890 store, a replica of a 1900 living room as well as a 'tool shed' showing many of the early tools used by pioneers and early farmers. There are many other exhibits as well.
Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
Providing the nation with access to the rich history of aviation in Illinois, the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook focuses on technology, research, education and community service.
Isle A La Cache Museum is devoted to the history of the 18th century fur trade between voyagers and Native Americans.
Elegant National Historic Landmark offers unique Victorian setting for weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre
Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, guests are greeted with our famous family hospitality, homemade meals and heartwarming musical productions. Lunch matinees and dinner shows are complimented by itineraries that include tours of our other historic properties, or excursions into Joliet's vibrant downtown. The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre welcomes groups with onsite motorcoach parking and handicap accessibilty.
Travel through time and space! Walk through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley, live the legend of Route 66, land on the moon in a walk-in simulator, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. Temporary exhibits change often in our Special Exhibition Gallery. There's always family fun in our discovery room, and remember your visit with a souvenir from our Gift Shop.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site features 0.59 mile of paved trail that provides a self-guided interpretive tour of the site's historical significance. Take a free, naturalist-led tour of blast furnace ruins. Reservations are required.
Once you arrive, a huge steel and barbed wire entry sign will beckon you into a park unlike any other. Information kiosks on site offer an insight into the prison's past and inmate history, as well as the famous films that have been shot here.
Kendall County Historical Society's Heritage Hall & Chapel on the Green
Dating back to 1855, the chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building, adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. The adjacent hall houses local artifacts, including photographs and clothing.
KidsWork Children's Museum is a cultural institution that brings children, families and the community together to engage in fun, hands-on interactive play.
Lemont Area Historical Society
Historic museum located inside of a national registered church built during the Civil War. We offer exhibits, tours and the "old stone church" chapel is available for rental of weddings and special occasion ceremonies.
The Letourneau Home Museum is the one time home of George R. Letourneau. A contemporary of Abraham Lincoln, George R. Letourneau was the only person to have had the distinction of having been village president and mayor of the city of Kankakee. Today the Letourneau home is a museum that contains many artifacts and is maintained by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. The museum is open on the third Sunday of each month (except January, February and holidays). Call (815) 933-6452 for cancellations or further announcements.
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. A later addition now serves as a museum of Oswego memorabilia.
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).
M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator and Visitor Center
The earliest remaining elevator along the canal that was fully operational during the canal's heyday. Built in 1862, the grain elevator allowed farmers to unload their grain locally instead of hauling it to the market by wagon.
Manteno Historical Society Museum
The Manteno Historical Society Museum is headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, located in the center of Manteno. The opening of the Skinner House as a Museum took place in 1994. The first floor of the building has display areas of early 20th century living in the area. Of special interest is the medical display of items from the offices of Dr. Rouleau, Dr. Phipps, Dr. Malott, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Echevarria. Articles from Dr. Gagnon's dental office and pharmaceutical items from Hilsenhoff Drug Store have also been donated. The lower floor includes exhibit space, a kitchen and collections of archival materials. The upper floor presently houses a room commemorating Manteno war veterans featuring uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to the present.
Midwest SOARRING Foundation's Native American Cultural Center
Midwest SOARRING (Save Our Ancestors Remains & Resources Indigenous Network Group) Foundation was formed in November of 1996. They are a Native American non-profit organization who assists with repatriation, protection of sacred sites and educates the public about Native American culture, through Pow Wows, cultural programs and environmental issues. The new Cultural Center is made possible by a lease obtained through the City of Lockport.
Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower
The Millennium Carillon, a unique musical instrument consisting of 72 bells, is one of only four Grand Carillons in the world. Carillonneurs from around the world perform during the summer concert series. Climb 253 steps to the observation area to marvel at the views.
Naper Settlement welcomes visitors to explore our outdoor history museum that features fun, immersive learning experiences for all ages. Engaging exhibits, professional educators and hands-on activities teach visitors about the history of Naperville from the pioneer times to present day. Our 12-acre museum campus features: award-winning Brushstrokes of the Past exhibit, the Martin Mitchell Mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Harvard Early Learning Playscape, Century Memorial Chapel, Blacksmith Shop, Log House, Paw Paw Post Office and more!
Enjoy a culinary and cultural walking experience through Naperville's historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! Sample some great food and drink tastings from family run restaurants and shops. Along the way you will discover beautiful downtown Naperville, the Riverwalk and fun facts on the rich history that makes Naperville amazing.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930 "Memory" and "Victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers from World War I. In 1930, Chicago sculptor Emory P. Seidel designed the original plans for the bridge. As a period publication stated, using an artist made the bridge "remarkable in its beauty and unique in its design."
This memorial commemorates the 1834 settlement at Norway, the first permanent Norwegian settlement in the Midwest. The monument was dedicated as part of a 1934 centennial celebration.
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
Historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wide variety of performances.
Tour the oldest remaining structure in the village. The home was originally owned by Montgomery's founder, Daniel Gray. A museum offers an educational history of the Village of Montgomery. Open 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of each month, 12:30-2:30 p.m. May-October.
Selected by Warner Bros to represent Smallville in the filming "Man of Steel", Plano is now the home of the Smallville Museum. The museum collection contains a variety of props and other items used in the filming of the latest Superman movie.
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
A 20th century Kankakee streetcar was moved to Gardner in 1932 to serve as a diner. In 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and playhouse. It was moved behind the Riviera in 1955 and is still there today. It was restored ty the Route 66 Association of Illinois and inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord Building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal. In this handsome limestone warehouse visitors will discover exhibitions illustrating the unique heritage of the site and the Canal Corridor. A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The historic Two-Cell Jail was built in 1906. It has been restored by the community and holds a strong presence near Gardner's downtown area. Visitors are now encouraged to "go behind bars" and have their own photo taken.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Will County Historical Society/I&M Canal Museum
The Historical Society operates this museum, located in the original 1830s canal commissioner's home and office. The museum exhibits explore the fascinating history of the I&M Canal.
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Program Overview East Carolina University (ECU) has engaged a consortium of over 20 universities in 17 countries to participate in distance learning programs that broaden the reach and impact of international education throughout the campus.
Since its inception in 2003, ECU has seen its relationship with its partners grow into several specific programs involving both students and faculty. In the Global Understanding course, for example, 15 students work with three international universities for 4-5 weeks each. In the International Lecture Exchange Program, ECU uses its contacts with its international partners to connect faculty willing to give lectures with appropriate classes/audiences at ECU and vice-versa.
This innovative partnership effectively removes financial barriers associated with partnerships, as most universities already have the technological capacity necessary for participation. Moreover, the variety of partner institutions exposes students to a range of different cultures and perspectives.
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The members of the selection panel for this year's awards include the following leaders in international education:
Stephen DunnettVice Provost for International Education, State University of New York at Buffalo
Uliana GabaraPresident, Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) and Dean of International Education, University of Richmond
Ulrich GrothusDirector, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York
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I was just being sarcastic lol.
Well the next bleach ep is looking really good
no clue about the Ulquorria dies thing though
I still prefer the Naruto maga. The fillers(in Naruto) is very long that for a month, I just focused on the manga goodness of it all. Though some of those fillers are hilarious and, at some time relevant to the shippu series, it just makes me feel more giddy about reading the chapters of the manga(I dunno what I'm talkin about so I'm gonna shut up now.)
There have been a good couple of series that have had to stray from the manga towards the end. Zatch Bell, for example, had to create a completely different ending to the anime because the anime was ending and the manga was going on. The same thing's happened to other series, but I can't remember which ones at this moment.
All glory to Haruhi! The one and true God!
The fillers I liked the most are the Prince of Tennis ones because they are funny as hell.
Anyways, back to the main question, if they drop the manga and continue with the anime most people will stop watching. The reason for a Naruto anime in the first place is to watch the characters and stories come to life <---not literaly but quite. Plus, if they cant come up with a decent idea for a filler season then I dotn want to imagine the kind of arc they would plot or the crappy kind of ending they would make . I shiver just to think of how much they could ruin the story.
the manga exsisted before the anime. without the popularityof the manga the anime never gets made. the fillers were a necessary evil to allow the manga to make some distance between them. the anime completed the orignal story in 135 episodes. it took the manga 238 chapters to tell the same story. as much as i wanted to get on with the story some of the fillers were entertaining.
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i doubt the anime will fall when the manga is finished i think its a rule u cant contunie a anime after the manga is finished
all animes need to take classes from Oda. One Piece anime is always close to the manga b ut never needed a damn year or 100 episodes to "break"... Oda is a true genius on how to do filler arcs and how to put filler on manga based episodes to explain better what happened in the manga
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Oda is not the one who does the anime (and its fillers), it's the studio (I think it's that Toei Animation, but I'm not sure).
I'm not saying Oda is not a genious, but "the only thing" he does is the manga series published in the WSJ.


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He who keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises the word will die. He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed. Discipline your son while there is hope; do not set your heart on his destruction. A man of great wrath will pay the penalty; for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established. What is desired in a man is loyalty, and a poor man is better than a liar. The fear of the LORD leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it back to his mouth. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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Anne Hathaway stepped out in New York today with her husband, half her hair scraped back in a half ponytail. It's long enough now. She's been wearing a long hair wig on the set of The Intern. I totally forgot what her face looks like when it's being framed. So different. And younger I think? She can do both, easily.
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In this video Thavius folds Surface into his creative process, using Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live. We see how its versatility has changed the way he composes, performs, teaches.
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Thavius Beck – Eye of the Beholder
In early 2011 musician Thavius Beck and animator/director Steve Harms crossed paths for the first time and it wasn't long before both realized their creative worlds would become intertwined. Both artists had ongoing interest in the others craft and wondered what possibilities could be had should a collaboration take place. Harms recalls seeing visions play out in his head immediately upon hearing Beck's work as several animated music video ideas presented themselves. The two decided to team up on Beck's Eye Of The Beholder track which for Harms conjured images of a self-manifesting, digital, astral queen looking over her creation.
The title of Beck's latest full length album The Most Beautiful Ugly served as a catalyst for Harms to develop quirky personality traits for the videos main character. As the video unfolds the viewer cannot help but discover something quite beautiful inside what at first may have appeared ugly. Beck and Harms blend electrifying sound arrangements with a hybrid of CGI and stop motion animation to tell an unusual story taking place in this odd, alien, other world.
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Because theirs a world you wouldn't see, if I didn't hold it still for you.
Fear is a darkroom, where the negatives develop.
Don't be sacred of your story, tell it.
A picture is the truth, naked.
That means anything, and everything, or nothing.
Whatever you make it.
Stabilize so that the bokeh pops, when it feels like the composition of real life is just a little bit off.
Sometimes your shit is just gonna suck,
until you learn how to stand in front of more interesting stuff.
The perfect shot will never be yours, unlike a painter you're starting with something finished and working backwards.
Professionally, there's a certain methodology to it.
Never pull your tool out, until you're ready to use it.
Craftsmanship. Steady on the banana. I'm not afraid to die If I can bring my camera.
The power of the polaroid destroys facade. The director of photography has a bigger dick than god.
Hard – to the – core, are the colors of my visual score. Feels like I'm screaming louder than ever before.
You see the world in this picture. I made it. Cropped and cleaned, and balanced, and graded it.
Come with me, I'll make you a star. Said the man with the red line on his DSLR.
Addicted to the sound of the flash, and the lines, and the curves, and the cold, hard, cash.
Don't you know owning a camera doesn't make you a photographer, it makes you a camera owner.
Word to the wise. Nikon makes the best lenses, Canon makes the best compromise.
But they don't work with each other. So it's more important to click with people, than to click the shutter.
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Reason moved into the unique, state-of-the-art audio-visual environment of Recombinant Media Labs in San Francisco, CA, for a 2 days course April 29-30. Instructors were Kurt "Peff" Kurasaki, author of Power Tools for Reason 3.0 (Backbeat Books) and working for Propellerhead software as a sound designer and tutorial developer. Next to him was G.W. Child who is a video game sound/voice effect designer, musician and a sound designer for Propellerhead Software.
The venue. An intriguing performance space with a thumping sound system and wraparound projection screens which offered ideal setting for the topic.
Everything was digital handled through the Sony Oxford Console in the room.
During one of the breaks, Bryan Gibbs, the house engineer, fired up the system and replayed the multichannel audio/360° Video performance of Curtis Roads. Bryan also took everyone on a tour of the rest of the facility. Showing the Vintage analog synth production room as well as a control room with a Neve VR72 was a great way to compare the tools of the Real World with devices in Reason.
Almost all of the attendees brought their laptops and many their own MIDI controllers.
The Beginners workshop (day I) covered basic workflow procedures like the various preference settings; adding devices to the rack; pattern devices and sequencing patterns; cabling and auto-cabling rules; transport features including metronome and loop points; ReCycle, and the Dr.REX Loop Player; Sequence recording, editing, groups and automation; and adding parallel aux effects.
Day II was dedicated for advanced students. It took off with various ways of using insert effects like the vocoder and Scream 4 and explaining the process of mixing a track by inserting equalizers and compressors. The program moved to the topic of mastering with a demonstrating the various MClass Mastering Suite patches, and then into detail about setting the gain structure for properly using the compressors and maximizers. The class rounded up with how to use the Combinator to create insane modulation routings and rhythm patterns being morphed by random LFOs.
One of the students from the beginning workshop then shared his first Reason song, recorded just hours before. While the group watched and listened, Peff proceeded by remix it, spice it up by adding effects while explaining what he was doing.
Hayden Bursk, Reason product specialist at Line 6 performing on a guitar with Ableton Live 5, Tone Port and Reason 3.0 using ReWire.
A lot of time was expended with Q&A and over the course there were several breaks where participants could ask their questions and were provided moments to socialize. Networking offline!
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PRICE-Ted C. Nielsen, age 83, died Nov. 30, 2008 in Price, Utah. He was born Sept. 4, 1925 in Winter Quarters, Utah to Edward Christian Nielsen and Sarah Evelyn Gibson. He married Ellen Amber Barney on April 23, 1946 in Wellington, Utah.
Ted was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He honorably served his country in World War II. Throughout his life, he enjoyed working as a mechanic and farming his land. His greatest love was being with his family.
Ted is survived by his wife; children: Laura Nielsen of Duchesne, Utah, Roger (Lori) Nielsen of Price, Utah, Allen Dee (Kelli A.) Nielsen of Huntington, Utah, Debbie (Randy) Curtis of Wellington, Utah, Carry Edward (Bridget) Nielsen of Huntington, Uah, and Becky (Richard) Curtis of Helper, Utah; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Glen (Alice) Nielsen of Cottonwood, Calif., and Vern Dee (Beverly) Nielsen of Casa Grande, Ariz.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Michael Nielsen, and William Nielsen; brother, Leo Nielsen; sisters: Marie Jensen, Rene Nielsen, Edna Hansen, Georgia Tetter, Evelyn Empey, and Erma Nelson; grandsons: Louis Keller, and Allen (A.J.) Nielsen; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Amber Tweddell.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Fausett Mortuary (680 East 100 South - Price, Utah) A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. also at Fausett Mortuary and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Price City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.


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One of college football's top young offensive minds, Jake Spavital is in his second season at Texas A&M and his first full season as the Aggies' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Spavital served as the Aggies' co-offensive coordinator duties for the 2013 regular season before being promoted to offensive coordinator. In his debut game as the playcaller, the Aggies gained 541 total yards and rallied from 21 points down to beat Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, 52-48. It was the largest comeback in school history.
Spavital's influence on the 2013 team was dramatic as the Aggies set a school and Southeastern Conference record with 4,593 passing yards and fell just a yard shy of the 7,000-yard plateau in total yards (No. 2 in A&M and SEC history). The Aggies gained 500 or more yards in 10 of 13 games, including three games of 600-plus yards. The Aggies also broke the school record for completion percentage by connecting on 69.3 percent of their aerial attempts (No. 3 in SEC history).
In six seasons on collegiate coaching staffs, Spavital has served under Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin, West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen, Texas Tech's Kliff Kingsbury and Auburn's Gus Malzahn. He has worked with a series of record-setting quarterbacks in A&M's Johnny Manziel, Houston's Case Keenum, Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden and West Virginia's Geno Smith.
Spavital served on Sumlin's coaching staff with Kingsbury at the University of Houston in 2009 where he served as graduate assistant with the Cougar offense. The 2009 Cougars went 10-4 and led the nation in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense.
At West Virginia, Spavital worked with Smith, who finished his career in 2012 with over 11,000 passing yards and 98 touchdowns while completing 988-of-1,465 passes (67.4 completion percentage). The Mountaineer offense ranked in the top 10 in passing, scoring and total offense and fifth nationally in passing efficiency in 2012.
In his first season at West Virginia, Spavital helped lead the Mountaineers to a 10-3 record and a win over Clemson in the 2012 Orange Bowl. The Mountaineer offense ranked in the top 20 nationally in passing, scoring and total offense and passing efficiency, and Smith earned Orange Bowl MVP honors after accounting for seven touchdowns in the 70-33 victory.
Prior to West Virginia, Spavital was a graduate assistant for the offense at Oklahoma State under Mike Gundy and then-Cowboys offensive coordinator Holgorsen. During his one season in Stillwater, the Cowboys ranked in the top three nationally in passing, scoring and total offense, and led the NCAA FBS in red zone efficiency. Oklahoma State posted an 11-2 record and won the Alamo Bowl.
Spavital began his coaching career at Tulsa as an offensive quality control assistant in 2008. The Golden Hurricane, then coached by Malzahn, led the nation in total offense and posted an 11-3 record with a win in the GMAC Bowl.
As a player, Spavital was a two-year letterwinner as a quarterback and punter for Missouri State. He earned his bachelor's degree from Missouri State in 2008. A native of Tulsa, Okla., Spavital was a first-team all-state quarterback as a senior after throwing for more than 1,800 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushing for 600-plus yards and 17 scores. He led Union to a 12-1 record and No. 3 national ranking as a senior and an Oklahoma
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PRICE/CORTEZ,COLO.- Franklin Edward Holley, age 49, died Aug. 12, 2009 at his residence in Cortez, Colo.
He was born Oct. 7, 1959 in Payson, Utah to Mirl P. and Emma Beach Holley.
Frank was a longtime resident of Carbon County and a graduate of Carbon High School. Shortly after graduation he began his coal mining at the age of 18.
Over the next 30 years, he worked in various coal mines in the area, and his expertise was highly regarded by many. He worked in all phases of mining, including mine rescue which he truly enjoyed.
In his spare time he loved being outdoors with family and friends. His favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers. He loved animals and was known as a knowledgeable horseman.
He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Holley, Price; Amanda Holley, Helper; loving companion, Darla Huffman, Cortez, Colo; mother, Emma Holley, Price; three brothers and one sister, Terry (Cheryl) Holley, Smithfield; Cliff (Sharon) Holley, Rock Springs, Wyo; Sandy (Rick) Sergent, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Steve (Barbara) Holley, Sandy; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial service, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, 1 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street. Family will be at Mitchell's Thursday one hour prior to service.
In remembrance of Frank, the family would prefer donations to help with expenses.