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Recently the Emery County Progress reported that the Public Lands Council had considered partnering with SUWA to fund a facilitator position to work on land use issues. Frankly, I can't imagine a more foolish program or one that would produce a worse outcome for the people of Emery County and of Utah.
For more than 20 years, SUWA has employed every means possible to impoverish our rural people and separate them from the land of their heritage. They are card carrying members of a quasi religious cabal that hates human beings, their productive works, their affluence, and, most of all, their independence from total governmental regulation.
Their ultimate goal is the implementation of the Wildlands Project that would leave Utah's cities and towns veritable islands in an ocean of Wilderness. We would be cut-off from any productive benefit from the land, which, in one way or the other, is ultimately the source of all wealth.
No matter what compromising noises they may be making now, their undisputable and irresistible goal is for 10 million acres of Wilderness on BLM Land. The ink won't be dry on any compromise we make and they'll be hungry for more. You can be sure that SUWA has a hand in Obama's sneaky National Monument scheme for our beloved San Rafael Swell, just like it did in Clinton's infamous GSENM. That little political maneuver will wind up costing us untold billions of dollars which could have paid for most of our public schools without resorting to the punishing property taxes under whose yoke we all must now suffer.
Consider, in the alternative, the state of Texas which has a $22 billion trust fund for education derived from oil revenues. Had not Texas taken control of the lands within its borders, this revenue would have been neutralized by endless environmentalist lawsuits and political sabotage.
The current ultra partisan political climate is the worst ever for a Wilderness bill that might respect the heritage and traditions of the people most affected as well as the interests of our state.
It is simply impossible to get a good deal at this time and we should not move forward, in spite of the defeatist attitude displayed by many elected officials. Just look at what happened in Washington County where, among other things, the extraordinary 90 year old Canaan Mountain Sawmill Road was sacrificed because the commissioners were intimidated by the environmentalists' empty threats. No matter what they claim, if just one of our US Senators has the courage to say no, the bill is DOA.
The county by county wilderness process that is currently all the rage was pioneered by that icon of the radical left, Senator Harry Reid, who used it to secure far more wilderness in Nevada than would have been the case under a statewide regime. Why would we want to emulate the scheme devised by the most nauseating extreme environmentalist politician who has turned his home state into such a wreck that, although he is the majority leader of the Senate, he faces almost certain defeat in the November elections?
There is some good news: It's not too late for Emery County to avoid the Washington County debacle; it can be done if the majority of residents take just a few minutes to do the following:
1. Call on your county commissioners to stand firm against any Wilderness designation until the RS2477 Roads issue has been fully resolved in favor of the county, which should claim each and every qualifying road. Also, since the Public Lands Council is following a path that will result in the permanent impoverishment of the people of Emery County; council personnel, especially those receiving taxpayer compensation, should be replaced with those willing to defend the access rights of the citizens of Emery County.
2. Call Senators Hatch and Bennett and tell them you want no more Wilderness Designation in Utah until the RS2477 issue is settled statewide. Obtain from them a pledge to block, by filibuster if necessary, any untimely or partial designation attempt. Senator Bennett should be particularly susceptible to persuasion because he faces a good deal of discontent within his own party and is at risk of elimination at the Republican State Convention.
If enough people bother to do these simple things, the unjust federalization of Emery County's public lands can be avoided. Wilderness is the most extremely restrictive form of public land management. At its inception in 1964, Congress envisioned about 12 million acres would ultimately be so designated. As in all things, the environmentalists grotesquely abused the power granted them so now we have over 120 million acres. Wilderness moves total control of the land to Washington DC and eliminates all uses except one, and in so doing discriminates against the vast majority of our people who do not have the strength, endurance, health, or mobility to access the lands they used to own and once traveled freely upon. There is absolutely no benefit to the county or state resulting from Wilderness Designation; each bill is just another notch on the environmentalist's sword of conquest of the people and the Constitution.
Are we to be sacrificed so easily on the altar of environmental extremism? Maybe not, but only if the people will take the time and effort to speak out now can our precious public lands still be saved.


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That's terribly vivid.
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Certain players are simply synonymous with certain numbers. It's hard to see No. 4 without thinking of Brett Favre. Seven will always be John Elway. A pair of twos right next to each other is Emmitt Smith. And the sight of 56 conjures up memories of Lawrence Taylor.
Those are some of the all-time greats, players who have etched their names in the NFL's history books. But there are plenty of guys today who are on their way to that type of football immortality, the best in the game who are creating their own legacies.
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To start answering this question, the editors at cover32 first set out to determine who the best players are in 2014 based on numbers. From 1-99, we've selected the player who is most synonymous with that particular digit as of right now. The series started with Nos. 1-9, and is now on to the next group.
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On Value: Cap Hits and Perception
May 08 2012 11:50AM
In the history of hockey, the salary cap is relativey a new idea. In some ways it seems like it's been around forever, but the implementation was only a few years ago and how we tend look at it shows that.
As fans and writers who will likely never see anywhere near the amount of cash the players do, we frequently get caught up in flashy, gaudy numbers. We see a contract like Luongo's and think "TEN MILLION?! OUTRAGEOUS!", while ignoring the fact that his cap hit is a tiny $5.3M.
Of course, more and more fans are perceiving the difference between salary and cap hit, but even so, plenty of Flames fans see Jay Bouwmeester's cap hit of $6.68M and balk, not realizing that $6.68M isn't as bad as it seems.
So how should we perceive a player's salary and salary cap hit?
The thing both of these are missing is context: the salary cap itself and how it compares to average NHL cap hit.
The salary cap context is simple: it's a matter of determining a given player's cap percentage. If you take a player signed in 2005-06 at a $3.9M cap hit, for example, and divide it by the salary cap, multiply by one hundred, you end up with his hit percentage. For 2005-06, that CH% is 10%.
Now, 10% is a fine number if you're a good first liner or a legitimate top pairing defenseman, but other than that it's a bit much. That said, we often still perceive the $3.9M the same way, despite the fact that the CH% for the same amount is now much lower. In 2011-12, the salary cap was at $64.3M, making a $3.9M cap hit percentage just of 6%.
To add context, a quick statistical survey of several teams determined that the average cap hit in the NHL is approximately $2.453M (the Flames, as a point of reference, are at $2.458M). This covers a wide range of players, but the bulk of the guys in the $2M-$3M range are considered average to slightly above average (at best). Andrew Cogliano, with a salary cap hit of about $2.39M, represents the player closest to that number, but Hal Gill, Nikolai Kulemin, Anton Babchuk, TJ Oshie, and Teddy Purcell are all in that range for various reasons: some are RFA deals, some are for players with "issues", and some are deals for merely average players.
Now, the reason that particular number matters is that $2.39M = 3.8% of the salary cap.
When you compare that average player number to Mystery Player X's 6.07% and consider that UFAs command a higher price tag than RFA and ELC contracts, it becomes a even more palatable than most fans initial reactions.
The idea here is that instead of just looking at a big number and failing to place it in context, folks need to consider the dollars relative to the total cap and the league average contract. There are certainly times to take raw salary into account: poorer teams and their fans should consistently do this when looking at contracts, as those owners can usually ill-afford to at pay high amounts. For teams with considerable amounts of money (i.e. the Rangers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens), as well as teams with decent money (the Flames, Penguins, Lighting, and most of the league), the cap hit percentage should be of far greater concern.
The Cervenka Deal
This method makes the recent Cervenka contract seem even more reasonable - his cap hit (including all bonuses) of 3.77M is just 5.9% of the current ceiling and may well fall lower should the cap get any kind of bump this summer. That's a pretty small amount of the budget to pay for a guy if he can effectively play in your club's top-6 rotation.
Five years ago, Cervenka's deal would have been a much bigger chunk of the cap and therefore a much bigger gamble. Today, however, the risk is subdued by the cap's inflation.
May 08 2012, 02:44PM
I think it's reasonable to consider Bouwmeester's pay as not terrible outrageous from a percentage perspective, but still look at him as relatively overpaid compared to the market.
'plenty of Flames fans see Jay Bouwmeester's cap hit of $6.68M and balk, not realizing that $6.68M isn't as bad as it seems'
His cap hit of $6.68 million is as bad as it seems, this kind of cap hit should be buying you an elite top five NHL defenceman. We are simply not getting value for his 'cap hit'.
Forget actual salary, the cap is limited each year by the NHL, while actual salary only ties to the clubs player budget. In effect 'cap' becomes a commodity, if you waste it, you waste it.
One of my biggest complaints with current and previous Flames management is their failure to use the 'cap' effectively. The Flames are essentially a cap maxed team, but this isn't reflected in the on the ice product. They are simply not getting value for what they are paying.
Ha! Yeah, a lot of Flames fans turn into jibbering loons when the topic of Bouwmeester comes up. Is he overpaid? Yes. By a lot? IMO No. Is he the best defenseman on the team? Yes, by a not insignificant margin I'd say.
Really the problem (IMO) has been that the Flames have over the last three seasons continually overpaid for depth players (Babchuk, Kotalik, Stajan, Staois, Sarich) so if we're overpaying for Bouwmeester at least we're overpaying for quality.
Really it's been death by a thousand cuts rather then one fatal wound. There were/are so many inefficiencies on the team that they all collectively add up.
"A) You need to assess his CH% at the time of the signing."
Why? His Cap Hit% at the time of the signing is only relevant to that year.
I'm well over criticizing the J-Bo contract. The fact is that he plays a lot every night and is at least holding the fort while shrewd deals are starting to be made to offset the bad deals. If we think that he's taking up valuable cap space that we're going to need in the next 2 years then we're dreaming.
There also wasn't much available around the time the Flames signed Bouwmeester (aged 25 in '09). Derek Morris (30 in '09) was available for about 3-4 million per year. Also a few semi-proven names under age 30 at the time were Mara (29), Skoula (29), Bergeron (28), Beauchemin (29), Seidenberg (27), and Eminger (25) would have all been available for around 4 mil or much less. Then, and now in hindsight, J-Bo doesn't look like a terrible choice, especially his with his age. We should also be glad that Komisarek (27 in '09), who might have been a player in the Sutter mould, didn't end up in the Flaming C. I think Jay Bouwmeester was the right choice but if that cap hit is really bugging someone then they would have had to known that Leopold would have ended up being as serviceable (or at least healthy) as he's been and re-signed him then brought in Seidenberg with a total cap hit for both of them for less than 5 mil (even if you overpaid).
I would still say that if the Flames at any point in the last few years have had cap troubles which have actually prevented success then J-Bo's contract has at most, only been partially crippling. There have been several poorly drawn contracts which have put the Flames up at the cap ceiling where, to be honest, they really didn't belong.
Awesome article, thanks Arik. This is the perfect layout for the "X player is too expensive" argument.
Although it makes the Stajan contract look more palatable, it's still the worse contract the team has. He's the definition of an average player, yet he has a well above-average cap hit.
Jaybo is the best Dman we'll have for the next 2 seasons, time to embrace it.
Interesting article, what are your thoughts on how cap hit should be allocated by forwards, defenders, and goaltenders?
May 08 2012, 03:17PM
A) You need to assess his CH% at the time of the signing.
B) You need to compare his CH% to other d-men out there, rather than in a vacuum.
May 08 2012, 03:18PM
Oh yeah, if was paid less, he'd still suck.
May 08 2012, 03:22PM
"In the history of hockey, the salary cap is relativey a new idea. In some ways it seems like it's been around forever, but the implementation was only a few years ago and how we tend look at it shows that."
Good lord that is an awful opening.
Great stuff Arik...I am a big capgeek.com and nhlnumbers.com watcher....love to see values of players and how things fit.
AND, I think a lot of commentators on here must check those salarcy-info websites FAR out more oftenn before they spout off about performance for contract value (LOL but seriously!).
As per Arik and others above, JayBo is slightly overpaid but he is the #1 D-man, plays against top players, and plays nearly 30 minutes a game often...that is HUGE! And again, the % of cap for the season matters.
Arik or Kent or other writers - do you have any fancy statistics (probably involving a Corsi measure) that allows us to compare players salaries versus performance and score them against each other? If so, I bet JayBo would be middle of the pack versus other FLames.
May 08 2012, 07:24PM
Mchockey touched on it but I'll reiterate it anyway, I think that cap hit per TOI is something worth considering too, or maybe TOI% relative to other roster players at the same position. I've had a much better view of bowmeesters contract than (probably) most others because of the number of minutes he eats, especially considering the quality of competition he faces consequently.
Nice article too btw.
Who would you rather have playing 25+ minutes per night? Phaneuf? Every team needs at least one 25+ minute Dman. I'm 100% certain if that were Giordano, he'd be a criticized quite a bit cuz although he's good at everything, I don't think he's elite at anything.
$6.6M is a heavy cap hit and all, but at the time of signing, Jbo was the biggest upcoming UFA and Sutter traded a 3rd rd pick for his rights, so he kinda took away some of his own negotiating power by committing an asset to an unsigned player.
I'm with most that think Jbo's overpaid, but he's no Wade Redden. Flames can still afford a Matt Carle type contract for next season. Remember Cory effin Sarich had a $3.6M cap hit last season.
May 08 2012, 09:22PM
Man, Kent was right. Even mentioning Bouwmeester's cap hit turns people insane. Glad I changed the article meat after all.
Great work here Arik.
If you hadn't brought up Bouwmeester, I guarantee a reader would have commented how bad his cap hit is, within 15 minutes of your post.
Every time the subject of Bouwmeester and his pay comes up, it reminds me an old saying:
"Don't confuse me with the truth, I've already made up my mind".
May 08 2012, 11:12PM
According to what or whom? Also his CH% is just over 10%. It might be a tad high, but not the "HE'S OVERPAID BY MILLIONS" amount that everyone seems to react with.
Serious question: if Jay Bouwmeester's cap hit was $5.68M, what do you think the Flames would do with that extra $1M?
I don't know, buy a bunch of shoes? It's still a fair chunk of change to overpay someone by. Calgary's cap issues have often been akin to death by a thousand cuts; there was no Scott Gomez on the team, for the most part, but you take 6-10 guys and overpay them all by 500k+ and it adds up quickly. Especially when your core players are being paid substantial dollars in addition to that.
May 08 2012, 11:33PM
Off topic here but, check out Roger Millions article on Sportsnet.ca. Maybe things aren't so great afterall in Flameland? Says that the head coaching position in Calgary is not a desired position among available candidates for various reasons. Flames employee told him that Bowmeester is very much in play for a trade. Take it with a grain of salt, but I trust Millions before Spector any day.
May 09 2012, 08:41AM
Looking at CH% is interesting, but I think it's without meaning unless you have a reasoned opinion on what cap allocation should be. Saying Player Q is getting 10% doesn't tell me anything unless that can be quantified with a detailed CH allocation. Something like: "a 50G guy should get 10-15%, a #1C should get 8-12%, a #1D should get 7-10%, and here's why..."
So JBo gets ~10%. So what? For that to have any meaning for me I need to know what you think a #1 D should be getting, and is JBo actually deserving of a #1 D man CH%?
Once you've built up an allocation of CH and a reasoned argument for it, I'll be much more interested. If I had the time or inclination, I'd even do it myself because I think it is very interesting and worthwhile.
May 09 2012, 09:26AM
Now about the cap vs cash thing...
May 10 2012, 12:33PM
I think average NHL contract CH% is a useless metric, as is ave. NHL UFA CH%. At some point Karlsson and Kipper will be or have been UFAs, but to compare both of them to the same league-wide position-independant UFA average is meaningless.
Value that a player brings to the team, on the ice, has nothing to do with free agency so that should be left out of the equation. I don't care how or why JBo got his contract, i just want to know if he's worth 10% so he must be compared to others in his position both %-wise and on-ice-wise.
Lidstrom and JBo (and about 28 others) are both playing 1D positions. What are their CH%'s? What are their G, A, +/-, Corsi, etc...
If you're going to compare percentages you should be looking at 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C and 1LW, 2LW, 3LW, etc... Perhaps 1C, 2-3C, 1LW, 2-3LW, top pair D, 2nd pair D, etc...
Well, that's my opinion anyway. I hope you're able to be that thorough because I think the results could be very interesting.


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"Fry Your Turkey, Not Your House"
I'm borrowing that headline from cookturkey.net and their posting about the dangers from, and the safety needed, when frying a turkey for Thanksgiving.
To be honest growing up in New York I never heard of a "fried turkey" for Thanksgiving, or honestly for any day!
Its only been the past number of years, and probably thanks in a large part to the chefs over at the Food Network, that frying has become another popular way to serve your holiday bird. (BTW – I lived in Los Angeles for 10 years and never ran into anyone that fried their turkey either!)
So stop by cookturkey.net for their list of things to do and a number of videos showing what happens when you don't plan and prepare when frying a turkey.
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Abbott, Berenice (bĕrˌənēsˈ) [key], 1898–1991, American photographer, b. Springfield, Ohio. Abbott turned from sculpture to photography in 1923. She was assistant to Man Ray in Paris (1923–25), where she made an extraordinary series of portraits of the artistic and literary celebrities of the 1920s. She began her great documentation of New York City in 1929; many of the best photographs were collected in her book Changing New York (1939). In 1958, she produced a stunningly beautiful set of photographs for a high-school physics text that some critics consider her finest work. She discovered the work of Eugène Atget in 1925 and labored successfully to secure him international recognition.
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October 1, 2003
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced $4.9 million in grants to 106 local law enforcement agencies to enhance school safety in 27 states. The grants were awarded through COPS' Secure Our Schools program, which provides funds to improve security at schools and on school grounds.
The Secure Our Schools program will provide up to 50 percent of the total cost for municipalities to install metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other equipment to help deter crime. The grants can also be used to pay half of the cost of security assessments, security training, and other measures that will provide a significant improvement in security.
"One of the greatest challenges that exist for America today is creating safe schools for our youth to learn and develop," said COPS Director Carl R. Peed. "Today's grants will enable local law enforcement agencies and school districts to implement much needed safety enhancements. We are proud to help communities reduce school-based crime and violence."
Secure Our Schools is one of several COPS initiatives to enhance school safety. COPS has provided nearly $700 million to state and local law enforcement agencies to hire and train over 6,100 school resource officers. COPS also provides school safety training, and has published several technical assistance guides to help law enforcement agencies effectively address specific school and youth violence issues.
In addition, COPS supports innovative community policing initiatives, funds the purchase of crime fighting technology, provides training and technical assistance resources, and funds the hiring of local law enforcement officers. Since 1995, COPS has invested $10.6 billion to advance community policing, including grants awarded to more than 13,000 state and local law enforcement agencies to hire over 118,000 officers.
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Elder Ross Christiansen has accepted a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve a mission in the California Oakland mission.
Elder Christiansen will speak in Sacrament meeting in the Emery Ward on June 23 at 10 a.m. He will enter the Missionary Training Center on July 3.
Elder Christiansen is the son of Ken and Earline Christiansen of Emery and the grandson of Merlin and Jean Christiansen of Emery and Earl and Marlene Farley of Castle Dale.
Elder Dennis Kimball Blackburn has accepted a call to serve in the Mendoza, Argentina mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder Blackburn's farewell will be held at the Gordon Creek Ward Chapel at 9 a.m. on June 23.
Dennis is the son of Dennis and Debra Blackburn of Price. He will enter the Missionary Training Center on June 26.


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A 60th-minute Eddie Johnson headed goal was enough for the Seattle Sounders to see off the Portland Timbers 1-0 on Sunday night.
The goal came from a free kick won by Johnson after being slipped through by Lamar Neagle. Mauro Rosales provided the service and Johnson's glancing header found the corner for the only goal of the night.
The match was also the home debut for Clint Dempsey, and the crowd of 67,385 was the second largest for a stand-alone MLS match ever.
The win leaves the Sounders level on points with FC Dallas and ahead on the tiebreaker, moving the Sounders into the last playoff spot in the West with the club still holding at least two games in hand on the rest of the conference.


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This may be an off year for county government seats and national elections but the cities and towns will be busy with municipal elections. The general election will be held on Nov. 8. The polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. The following individuals filed as candidates for the three positions for Castle Dale City council member-four year term. Joel S. Dorsch, Bradley H. Giles, Dixie K. Thompson.
In Orangeville candidates include: city council member four years, three positions available: James L. Davis, Carol D. Stilson, Bill Dellos, Brent H. Tuttle and Ben Orgill.
In Ferron a municipal primary election will be held on Sept. 13. Three council member seats are available, each for a four year term. Those running for these seats include: Tammy Auberger, Michael Behling, Beth S. Black, Ronny Bloomer, McCall B. Fuller, Garrett Hansen and Abby Jensen.
The following persons have filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Emery Town for the office of city council member. Two seats available (four year term) Karen A. Roberts, Corinne Dalton and Patrick N. Sundstrom.
In Huntington City for the office of city council member. Three seats are available, four year terms, Tom Grimm, Julie Jones, Travis Larsen, Gerald R. Livingston, Leonard L. Norton and Jackie Wilson have applied to run for these seats.
In Elmo Town those running include: Clark Atwood-two year Mayor; Brady V. Staples-four year councilman; Brent Hadfield-four year councilman; Dallen Skelley two year councilman.
In Cleveland Town, Kobi Erni, Carson Thomas Grimm and Beth Mecham have applied for the two, four year council member terms.
Also in Cleveland there are mid-term vacancy for the offices of Mayor and council person.
Interested persons need apply in writing to the Cleveland Town Office. You must be a resident of Cleveland for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceeding this vacancy and be a registered voter of the municipality.
The positions will be filled by appointment by the Cleveland Town Council during the Sept. 8 Town Council meeting starting at 7 p.m. at 130 West Main, Cleveland. The appointed term will run through December 2013.
In Green River there are three, four year positions open. Those applying are: Keith Brady, Troy Pettit, Gary Riches, Penny Riches, Kathy Ryan and Julie Steuer.


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LAWRENCE - Margaret Adessa Ramage Jensen passed on to another stage in her life on Feb. 26, 2002 due to a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's and cancer.
Mom was born Nov. 10, 1919 in Lawrence to Susannah Willstead and John G. Ramage. On Aug. 19, 1939, she married her soul mate, Melvin F. Jensen, which was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple for time and all eternity.
Mom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony of the gospel which she loved. She held many callings in the church in Relief Society, Sunday School and Primary. She has earned her place in God's highest kingdom.
She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, quilting and cooking. She was a faithful soldier to her husband, working right beside him on the farm while raising a family.
She is leaving behind her loving husband of 62 years, Melvin F. Jensen; a sister, Edna (Carrol) Cullum; one daughter, Judy (Paul) Giles; one son, Darrol (Margo) Jensen; a daughter-in-law, Joan Souza; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. Mom was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers and sisters; and two sons, James and Leon.
What a marvelous reunion they are having. Until we meet again, keep the home fire burning.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 2,at the Huntington 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Lawrence City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
We, as a family, would like to express our many thanks to the doctors, nurses, people of hospice and county health for their love and care. And also to her granddaughter, Kendahle, who lived with her grandparents, devoting her love in taking care of them.
PRICE - Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Jean Afton Nielson McArthur, age 70, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002. Her courage, determination and faith in our Heavenly Father sustained her for many years as she endured many challenges with her health. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed peacefully from this world.
Jean was born in Kenilworth, the oldest child of Robert and Anna Nielson. Jean and Perry Hampton McArthur were married in the Manti LDS Temple May 7, 1954 and enjoyed 47 years together.
She was raised in Huntingon among many cousins and dear friends, including her sweetheart, Hampton. She attended North Emery High School, Carbon College and BYU.
Her life was filled with service for her family, friends and faith. She served as a ward YWMIA president and in the stake YWMIA. She also served in the Primary and in many positions in Relief Society on the stake and ward level. She and Hampton served many years in the Manti LDS Temple, which was one of the great joys of her life.
She loved to sew, garden and decorate her home. She was an amazing quilter and loved to crochet. She made beautiful quilts for all of her grandchildren when they were born and later when they were married. She and Hampton loved the time they spent together making their yard a place of peace and beauty. She and Hampton raised their family in Price, living in the same house for 44 years. They had the opportunity to associate with many wonderful friends who have been a great support to them all through the years. Jean also loved to read, especially church literature and was always encouraging her grandchildren to read and get a good education.
She is survived by her husband, Perry Hampton McArthur; three children, Teresa (Gary) Deaton, Sandy; Diane (Cal) VanDyke, Orem; Mark (Jody) McArthur, Taylorsville; two sisters and two brothers, Eda Nielson, American Fork; Marilyn (Joseph) Wilcock, Murray; Robert W. (Mary) Nielson, Clairmont, Calif.; and James L. (Patti) Nielson, Scottsdale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 2, at the Price LDS 11th LDS Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Huntington City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
HELPER- John Spensko, age 88, passed away Feb. 27, 2002 at St. Joseph Villa in Salt Lake City.
He was born June 27, 1913 in Sunnyside to Leopold and Annie Carban Spensko. Married Ann Slavensky Dec. 24, 1936 in Price and their marriage was later blessed at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper. Ann died on Jan. 28, 1996.
Member of the Catholic Church. John was a longtime resident of Carbon County, where he had a multitude of wonderful friends and family. He was a retired member of the UMWA Spring Canyon Local 1681 with 45 years of service.
John loved to play the harmonica, accordion, and had a special love for "Polka." He was a past member of the Slovenian Lodge and Price Elks Lodge.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. For the past five and one-half years, Dad was a resident at the Golden Living Retirement Center, where he acquired a special talent for painting ceramics.
Dad was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. We love you and you will miss you and that familiar whistle.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone at the Golden Living Retirement Center.
Survived by daughter, Mary Ann Nelson, Park City; son, John Ron Spensko, Spring Glen; four grandchildren, Tami (Steve) Gindrat, Laurel (Brian) Kitts, Shane (Suzie) Spensko, Chance (Becky) Spensko; 10 great-grandchildren, Jared, Jessica, Koji, Lauryl, Heather, Taylor Emily, Lindsey, Steve, Mitch and Allison. Preceded in death by parents; four brothers, Leo, Rudy, Louis, Alfonsie; sister, Anna; and son-in-law, Charlie Nelson.
Funeral Mass Saturday, March 2, St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper. Committal service, Mountain View Cemetery, Helper, under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
PRICE-Zephara William Knighton, age 41, passed away Feb. 26, 2002.
He was born Jan. 7,1961 in Salt Lake City to Jerrold William and Evelyn Hamblin Knighton. Married Karen Oberg, later divorced. Married Kelli Marie Turner March 28, 1994 in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Zeph loved and lived for his home and family. Zeph had many wonderful talents. He was an artist, loved to work with his hands and was well-recognized for his mechanical and welding abilities. He enjoyed golfing, skiing and spending time with his children and special little dog, TIA. He enjoyed watching silly movies and he had a dry sense of humor.
Graduate of Carbon High School Class of 1979 and later attended the College of Eastern Utah. Zeph worked for Joy Mining & Machinery for 18 years and, for the past three years, he worked for DBT America, which he enjoyed very much.
Zeph's greatest gift was that he had a loving heart and a gentle spirit. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survived by wife, Kelli Knighton; son, Jake William Knighton; daughter, Tyler Marie Knighton, all of Price; son, Alexander Zephara Knighton, Gresham, Ore.; mother, Evelyn (John) Pfnister, Rupert, Idaho; sister, Annette (Stuart) Arnold, Kennewick, Wash.; brother, Tony (Kena) Knighton, Cedar City; sister, Vicky (Leandro) Castaneda, Kennewick, Wash.; sister, Melissa (D.J.) Blanton, Price; parents-in-law, Kent (Karyn) Gilbert, Price; brother-in-law, Victor Turner, Price. Zeph was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral service, Monday, March 4, Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price.
FERRON - Richard E. Behling, age 99, passed away March 2, 2002 in Ferron.
Born April 16, 1902 in Cammin, Germany, to Albert and Anna Barkow Behling. Married Frieda Boldt on April 10, 1928 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She passed away Aug. 28, 1982
As an active member of the LDS Church, he served in numerous callings, including missionary, bishop and high councilor.
He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.
He is survived by his children, Norman and Lora Lee Behling, Midvale; Jed and Karrie Behling, Ferron; Kay and Jerry Prout, Salt Lake City; Judy and Royce Stilson, Ferron; 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, June and Sonja; and five brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 8, 1 p.m., at the Ferron LDS Stake Center, where friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Ferron City Cemetery.
ORANGEVILLE- Arthur Roy Payton died March 2, 2002 from complications following surgery at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.
Born May 7, 1936 to Arthur Payton and Katherine Summerville in Jerome, Idaho. Married Mattie "Peggy" Crowley Nov. 9, 1955 in Salt Lake City.
Dad served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1958 and fought in the Korean War.
Dad loved fishing and playing golf and had a very special way with animals. He enjoyed growing a garden and caring for it. Dad worked at Spreckles Sugar Refinery in Woodland, Calif., for 25 years where he retired as superintendent.
Dad and Mom followed their dream and moved back home to Utah in 1987. They purchased the Sportsmans Lodge in Joe's Valley and ran the business from 1987 to 1999.
Survived by his beloved wife Mattie "Peggy" Payton; children, Kelly Lee Payton, Dana Lynn Payton, Arthur Roy Jr. (Judith) Payton; brother, Cedar Payton; sisters, Lilly Singleton, Minnie Ross; twin sister, Joy Shropshire; grandchildren, Jacy Ranee Carter, David Arthur James Payton, Zachery Arron Payton, Danton Roy Payton, Taylor McCade Payton; eight step-grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gene and Buey Payton; sister, Ruth Shriver.
A gathering to celebrate dad's life will be Tuesday, March 5, starting at 3 p.m. at mom's and dad's home, 15 E. Center Street, Orangeville.
Daddy, everything you said and taught us children has always helped us live the way you raised us. We love you, Daddy, and we shall continue.
FERRON - Our beloved Marius (Merk) Jacob Johnson, age 93, passed away Feb. 27, 2002 in Ferron.
He was born June 5, 1908 in Lawrence to Jacob Baldwin and Petria Knudsen Johnson. He married Cleo E. McArthur July 15, 1939 in San Pedro, Calif.
Marius served in World War II in England and France. He bought a farm in Lawrence, where he and Cleo farmed and raised cattle. In 1996, they moved to Huntington to be closer to a nephew and niece. Cleo passed away Feb. 3, 2001.
He was fun to be around and loved to play checkers with friends. He loved to rake leaves, grass and rocks into piles at his new home in Huntington.
He was a member of the LDS Church.
He is survived by nephews, Valdon Dee (Monna) Jensen, Huntington; Marlin Ross (Eva) Jensen, Clearfield; niece, Betty (Wayne) Griffin, Roosevelt; sister-in-law, Faye Johansen, Price; cousin, Red Wilson, Lawrence; with numerous other cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo; parents; sisters, Mary Johnson Day, Sarah Johnson, Annie Christina Johnson Langie; and brother, John S. Johnson.
A special thanks of love and appreciation is given to the home health people and the people and staff at the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ferron.
Funeral services were March 4 at the Huntington LDS Stake Center. Interment, Cleveland City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.


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Lasts About 1 Hour If Your LuckyMy nails are always done to perfection and I NEVER go around with any chips...I have been using Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat for about a year and I love it so I thought I would try the polish thinking it would be a great product like the top coat, well that couldn't be farther from the truth I have been going to a spa to have my nails done on a weekly basis for 35 years and I have to say I have never ever had a polish on that performed so poorly as this...I can go a week with no chips with most polishes, it seems as though I can't go an hour with this one, I have repainted my nails 3 x's in 2 days, I am using a base coat and applying the dry fast top coat also. I would not recommend this product at all, save your money!
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The Colony is located in the fastest-growing area of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, just 35 minutes north of downtown Dallas along the southeastern shores of Lake Lewisville. The town has a reputation of being a young, progressive community, growing in residents and quality commercial development.
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Position on crown and secure using attached pressure sensitive snap clips.
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The College of Eastern Utah (CEU) met on Thursday to hear the recommendations from Dr. Mike Petersen's report on the future success of the college. Though controversial, the report recommends that CEU become a quasi-autonomous institution affiliated with Utah State University within the Utah System of Higher Education.
"The quasi autonomous status will preserve and strengthen CEU [so that CEU can] continue to respond to local needs," said Dr. Petersen.
The report outlines various steps of what will happen if and when the merger happens, as well as the course of action needed to end many of CEU's looming woes. According to Dr. Petersen, the report focuses mainly on the financial and educational issues surrounding the school. Petersen also indicated that he has not been able to come to a general consensus as to what should be done.
The report is scheduled to be presented to the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Board of Regents on May 29. Interim President Mike King indicated that the report will likely be followed by more discussion.
Please check our website at www.ecprogress.com tomorrow for further details regarding this report.


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Synonymous with glamour and sensuality, Herve Leger by Max Azria captures the allure of a modern powerful woman. With a trendy design, this laser cut leather sandal is sure to make your look a hot topic.
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Dwarf-Filled, Snow White-Themed Debutante Ball Was 'The Most Tasteful' 'Of All Time'
From the Southern wilds of suburban New Orleans comes news of a recent debutante ball that will likely remain unrivaled in Metairie, LA for ages. Why? Because there were dwarfs, a Popeye's food service, and an 8,000 square-foot tent.
Just how lavish and spectacular was 21-year-old Jane Yvonne White's society debut? Well, here are some luxurious details:
Prospective guests received invitations delivered in silver boxes that contained mirrors designed as pages from Grimm's fairy tale, with the debutante/birthday girl's story woven into the familiar text: "Once upon a time in the middle of winter when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a little girl was born."
A little girl named Jane Yvonne White???
As the guests arrived, and after they dispatched their cars to valet parkers who sported red bowties and beanies, they were greeted by little people dressed as the fairy tale's dwarfs, as well as artificial snow falling from the trees.
Nothing says swell society function like little people in dwarf costumes for hire.
The Southern-flair purveyance of Joel Dondis was elaborately displayed. One station was at a gazebo that was completely covered in white feathers with a plume-orb encrusted with twinkle lights hanging above piles of shrimp, stone crab claws and gravlax. Additional culinary enticements were situated elsewhere about the party premises, were Hudson Valley seared foie gras, oysters on the half shell, caviar, pee-wee soft-shell crabs, fried shrimp served in bamboo cones, artisan and farmhouse cheeses, tenderloin of beef, duck breast, and buffalo short ribs.
From the White Magic and its ambiance, guests moved to a decorative chiaroscuro, passing though a "dark forest" to the deep-toned Queen's Boudoir tent, a "seductive den of sensual pleasures." One guest dubbed it "The Temptation Room." A blood-red drink served as an after-dinner libation to complement the array of apples and little red chocolate-candy hearts (remember the "Snow White" story) that were created by Sucre's chef Tariq Hanna and placed on mirrors.
Iron candelabras with large red votives figured in the decor, as did a grouping of black velvet sofas. Adding levity, and a passel of smiles, was the Funtastic Fotos station, where folks queued up for on-site digital imaging and the resultant petit flip-books of their animation. "Jane Yvonne" and an apple design graced the tiny tomes.
Was Jane's mom holding court in the Queen's Boudoir all night, shoveling gravlax into her craw, posing for Funtastic Fotos? One can only dream.
Additional music around and about (and earlier) included a solo piano player; Party on the Moon's nine-piece band, which hit the stage at 9:30 p.m. to vroom up the White Magic "room" with kaleidoscopic lights, dancing dwarfs Happy and Grumpy, and a pulsating party pack; and Bobby Rush, who stepped into the music-making limelight at 1 a.m.
Popeyes chicken was served at that time, as were hamburger sliders and French fries. As the ultimate extension of hospitality, the Whites offered drivers to take the weary party-goers home.
OK, Popeye's is actually pretty awesome. Though, not if it's just the chicken. You need the biscuits too, y'all. The biscuits are key.
Throughout the 12-hour duration of the unparalleled partying, superlatives were trotted out to describe the bash, along with such adjectives as "gorgeous, " "unbelievable" and "a true winter wonderland." Commented one individual who has observed many a social scene, "It was truly the most tasteful high-end deb party I've been to, the party of all time."
12 hours? Now that's tasteful.
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Work begins on the new multimillion dollar Sunnyside YV-Tech branch campus today.
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The $6.2 million dollar facility will house a variety of vocational programs and will eventually offer welding, office skills, nursing and mechanics programs.


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I wouldn't mind a few more side stories of Bleach.
So, Ishin was given a free pass to SS, plus has has 2 additional ones (for Ryuken for example ), oh yeah now we are talking ;D.
Chad and Inoue are training ?
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Ethiopian-Israeli Empowers Working Women
When Yafit was 7 years old, her small Jewish village in northern Ethiopia was struck by severe famine and her parents began the difficult journey of making their way to Israel.
When Yafit was 7 years old, her small Jewish village in northern Ethiopia was struck by severe famine and her parents began the difficult journey of making their way to Israel.
For "Daniel" – a 4-year-old in a central Israeli town – a solution to his shyness and marked language delays came from an unlikely source: the cucumbers and tomatoes he helped to grow at his preschool's JDC-operated community garden.
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When JDC began working with the high school in Beit Jann – a poor and predominantly Druze community in northern Israel about 40 minutes east of Nahariya – less than half of its students graduated with Te'udat Bagrut, the official Israeli matriculation certificate that's a prerequisite for higher education in the country.
By the time she was 15, Sari had already cycled through several schools. Each time, it was the same situation. Though Sari's homeroom teacher never noticed the stress she endured from the constant change and the struggle to keep up with her studies, she'd quickly criticize Sari for not upholding the strict behavioral and dress standards of her ultra-Orthodox school.
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Gone are the days of Florida being the only retirement destination on the map. Sure, it's nice to escape frosty winters and feel that famous Florida sunshine, but beach weather isn't the only thing retirees are looking for these days. They also want a place where they can stretch their retirement savings and maintain a great quality of life.
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Using data from Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and other sources, Bankrate ranked all 50 states according to factors important to seniors: cost of living, quality of health care, taxes, crime and overall well-being.
Our research shows that most of the top states for retirement aren't your typical coastal destinations -- some are located in the Midwest plains, while others are in the West surrounded by mountains. Like, only 1 state in the top 10 is located on the East Coast.
One thing they do have in common: Every state on this list enjoys a cost of living below the national average. So whether you're buying a house, getting a haircut or picking up a gallon of milk from the store, your retirement dollars will go far.
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Nebraska may have a reputation for cornfields as far as the eye can see, but there are plenty of hidden gems in this Midwest state. In downtown Omaha, retirees can stroll the cobblestone streets of the Old Market, lined with restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.
Nearby Lincoln also boasts a historic downtown called the Haymarket, and football mania is alive and well in the city. Overall, the Cornhusker State offers a relatively low cost of living, and it also ranked in the top half of states for low crime rates. Residents here report being slightly happier than people in other states, based on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being index.
Healthways measures residents' general happiness and satisfaction with their surroundings in 5 areas: residents' sense of purpose, positive feelings about their community, as well as social, financial and physical well-being. Nebraska scored particularly high marks in the social category, and since 2012, it has earned a top 10 spot in the index.
Retirees who want to relax in a warm climate will be drawn to Arizona's desert land. The state scored among the highest in the country for pleasant weather, and it comes as no surprise that there's rarely a cloud in the sky. On average, Yuma sees sunshine 90% of the year, while Phoenix and Tucson see rays 85% of the time.
This sunny outlook could explain why people who live here report a fairly high level of happiness. Arizona ranked in the top 10 in the Gallup-Healthways Index for overall wellness.
Arizona also places a fairly low tax burden on its residents: 8.8% compared with a national average of 9.9% of income as of 2012, according to data released this year by the Tax Foundation. A state's tax burden is the amount of residents' income that goes to state and local taxes.
One downside: Crime is a bit of an issue in Arizona. The Grand Canyon State is the only one in Bankrate's top 10 that has a higher-than-average crime rate compared with other states.
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Quality health care is particularly important to seniors, and Iowa is a great place to find it. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the state received very strong scores for care affordability, and strong scores in people-centered care, effective treatment, home health-hospice care and nursing homes. That includes programs such as Iowa Medicaid's medical homes for members with chronic conditions.
The Hawkeye State also enjoys a relatively low crime rate, with the 16th lowest violent crime rate in the country, according to FBI statistics.
Iowa also boasts an affordable cost of living. In the Des Moines metro area, a half-gallon of milk averages $1.85, compared with the U.S. average of $2.25.
Practicality aside, Iowans also know how to have fun. Retirees who settle in Des Moines, for instance, will find an impressive downtown with attractions such as comedy shows, painting classes, and food and music festivals.
Idaho offers a safe place for retirees to settle down, and a dollar here will go further than in many other states.
In fact, Idaho's cost of living and crime rate both ranked among the lowest in Bankrate's database. In 2014, the FBI reported that the state had the 7th lowest rate of violent crime in the country, and the 4th lowest rate of property crimes in the nation.
Housing in Idaho is extremely affordable, with median home values in Boise at $258,125 and $267,000 in Twin Falls, compared with a national average of $312,874. The average apartment rental in Twin Falls is a low $662 a month, compared with the U.S. average of $945.
Other perks of Idaho: The weather isn't too shabby either, and residents here can enjoy many natural treasures, including large lakes, national forests and canyons. Idaho's 5 major cities are located on the picturesque Snake River or its tributaries. Hells Canyon, one part of the Snake River, is the deepest river gorge in North America and is renowned for its whitewater boating, hiking and breathtaking mountain views.
There's much to love about Montana, from the mountains to the prairies. Whether it's Granite Peak, the tallest point in the state, or the grasslands of the Northern Montana Prairies, natural wonders abound.
The state has temperate weather that ranks above the national average, and residents report being happy with their surroundings. Since 2012, Montana has ranked consistently high for well-being, according to the Healthways index, and it received particularly good marks for residents' feelings about their community.
Although the cost of living here is just a hair below the national average, residents have a reasonable tax burden of 8.7% as of 2012, according to the Tax Foundation. Only 11 states have a lower tax rate than the Treasure State. The Tax Foundation also ranked Montana in the top 10 best in its 2016 State Business Tax Climate Index, in part because it has no sales tax.
Virginia has earned the No. 5 spot on Bankrate's list of best places to retire in the U.S. for the 2nd year in a row. It's also the only coastal state in our ranking.
One of the main draws to the Old Dominion State is its low cost of living, which is particularly impressive because of that coastal location. In fact, Virginia ranks in the top half of all U.S. states for affordability. Retirees looking to invest in real estate here will be happy to know that the average home price in the Richmond metro area is $265,703, much lower than the $312,874 national average. If you just want to rent, you'll pay about $893 a month.
Virginia's low crime rate is another attractive feature. From 2001 to 2010, violent crime rates decreased in Virginia by 27% and property crimes went down 19%. The state's violent crime rate now ranks as the 5th lowest in the nation.
The state also received above-average marks for health care quality and weather.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of activities to keep active in Utah. The state boasts national parks, lakes, mountains and canyons, and there are plenty of remedies for cabin fever during winter. In the colder months, snowfall is mostly confined to the mountains, which is great news for skiers.
Overall, the state ranks 6th best in the nation for weather. Not only does Utah see lots of sunshine, it also has remarkably low humidity, tying with New Mexico, Idaho and Colorado on that measure. Overall, Utah scored in the top 10 for pleasant weather.
Residents of Utah also report being happier than those in most states, particularly when it comes to financial well-being. Although taxes are a bit higher than in other states, the cost of living is below the national average. Even in its biggest metro area, Salt Lake City, the average apartment rent comes in at $894 a month, compared with the U.S. average of $945.
It's no shock that Colorado has some of the best weather in the country -- the 3rd best, in fact, according to the NOAA data we analyzed. The state sees ample sunshine and little humidity, particularly in cities such as Denver, which enjoys more than 300 days of sun a year. In January, the average high in the city is 47 degrees and the low is 16. By March, the average high increases to 56 degrees and the low reaches 25.
There's plenty to do in Colorado, including golfing, skiing and visiting museums, but retirees might just be content taking in the spectacular scenery. Whether it's the Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado, Pikes Peak or the Black Canyon, this state is certainly postcard-worthy.
Colorado also scores high for well-being in the Gallup-Healthways index, particularly in the social category. It ranked 4th out of U.S. overall.
As if all this weren't enough, residents of the Centennial State have a relatively low tax burden of 8.9%.
South Dakota made a big jump this year on Bankrate's list, from No. 8 to No. 2.
The state has one of the lowest tax burdens in the country at 7.1% -- or an average of $3,318 per resident -- tying with Wyoming for the 2nd-lowest score in the U.S. (Alaska's is 6.5%). South Dakota also scored well for overall happiness, particularly when it comes to social well-being.
South Dakota winters can be fierce, but the state still receives an above-average amount of sunshine. And there's plenty to do and see all through the year, whether you want to visit Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore or the Air and Space Museum. Skiers and snowboarders will also be in heaven in the Black Hills, which receives over 200 inches of snow a year. It's no wonder South Dakota is often referred to as the "land of infinite variety" for its scenery.
Wyoming earned the top spot again this year, and it's easy to see why.
Like South Dakota, it has among the lowest tax burdens in the country at 7.1%. It also scored well below the national average for crime rates. In 2014, the FBI reported just 195.5 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 3rd lowest in the nation.
Overall, residents are very satisfied with their lives, with Wyoming falling in the top 5 in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. That may have something to do with their beautiful surroundings. Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Devils Tower National Monument are just a few of the natural treasures in the Cowboy State.
When it comes to weather, Wyoming gets it right. The state enjoys a fairly cool climate, and summer nights are mild. There are usually fewer than 10 cold waves during the winter (although winds can be strong). Humidity is also super low, making it the perfect place for retirees who don't like stuffy summers.
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CEO Alan H. Gill shares a moving moment with a Holocaust survivor at Cafe Europa, a supportive social program in Budapest.
Veronika, with members of her extended family at the home they all share in Sofia.
The youngest member of a family aided by the Jaffe Jewish Family Service (JFS) in Budapest that JDC supports.
A Yom Ha'atzmaut home visit to this Jaffe JFS-aided family helped involve the children in the community's celebration.
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I spent four days in Bulgaria and Hungary last month, visiting with the Jewish communities in Sofia and Budapest, and I came away both inspired and concerned. In many ways, these two communities serve as a reflection of the larger Jewish world in which JDC is working today to strengthen individual communities, as well as Jewish life globally.
In these uncertain and paradoxical times, the Jewish world faces both threats and opportunities. And what these visits underlined for me is the fact that even in the midst of threats, there are great opportunities before us.
We have the opportunity today to reach every Jew in need, anywhere in the world. The need may be material in nature, and I certainly witnessed a lot of that. But there are unmet spiritual needs that are equally compelling—yearnings to recover and explore a long-denied heritage—and a strong desire to connect to the Jewish People throughout the world.
Both Bulgaria and Hungary are facing extremely challenging economic and political times.
In Bulgaria, which has the lowest average wage in the EU, Europe's ongoing debt crisis has only exacerbated the effects of the global economic slowdown, while government austerity measures have repeatedly slashed social services and benefits even as unemployment and prices have increased. Skyrocketing utility costs have been especially painful—electric bills rose an average of 60 and for some even 100% this past winter. This was a key factor in the February street protests that caused the government to resign.
The official unemployment rate in Bulgaria is 11.1%; in Hungary, it was 10.8%. But these are the official figures; in Bulgaria, for instance, they do not take into account the large "informal" economy, or the longer term unemployed. Real unemployment is estimated to be above 20% in Bulgaria, and in both countries we were told that, along with inflation, these rates are rapidly increasing.
Shalom, JDC's main partner in Bulgaria, has seen a 150% increase in its clients—those who need basic material assistance—over the past two years, and requests for help keep coming in. With many previously self-sufficient Jewish families now finding themselves among the "new poor," a swelling number of Bulgarian Jews are relying on us and the community for their most basic needs.
In Sofia, we visited a family of six living and sleeping together in a shack barely 300 feet square. The youngest, a teenager, suffers from multiple physical ailments. These are homeless Jews living as squatters; their shack had no heat and looked as if it were on the verge of collapse.
Then there is Veronika, an 18-year-old girl living in a two-bedroom apartment with her mother, uncle, grandparents, and great uncle. With multiple health and learning problems, Veronika's life is filled with difficulties that no girl her age should have to go through. Layoffs and benefit cuts have taken a toll on her extended family's already meager income, leaving all six dependent on the community's assistance.
Their story illustrates the multi-dimensional aspects of our urgent aid program, which includes food and medical assistance, help with rent and utility bills, job training opportunities, and keeping both the young and the elderly connected to Jewish life. We have enabled Veronika, for instance, to participate in Jewish camps and other community activities, while her mother, newly trained, has recently begun working for Shalom as a home care assistant. Veronika's outlook has brightened, knowing that she and her family are not alone to deal with their problems.
In both these countries, economic distress has brought political uncertainty in its wake. Yet there are key differences in the way that political forces in these two countries appear to be playing out, especially in terms of their relationship to their respective Jewish communities.
In Hungary, we are witnessing a disturbing and growing nationalism and anti-Semitism. Jobbik, the Hungarian nationalist party, is now Hungary's third largest party, having garnered 16.7% of the vote in the last general elections. While the political situation in Bulgaria may be chaotic—especially as the May 12th parliamentary elections approach—the political conversation has not been hostile to the Jewish population.
At the same time, Jewish life in both countries is flowering. In Hungary, I met with this year's counselors in training for our JDC/Lauder Foundation International Summer Camp at Szarvas, soon to celebrate its 24th year. In fact, every young adult I met in both Hungary and Bulgaria has benefited from JDC's Jewish camping programs. I was struck by how passionate these young adults are—both couples with children and singles—and how much they are now a part of the reality of the global Jewish People.
In this time of economic upheaval, the communities in both these countries have rallied. I witnessed emerging community leaders—young, highly educated and motivated Jews who are deeply committed not only to their own community and to helping the neediest among them, but also to various regionwide activities in Europe and to connecting with Jews in Israel and beyond. A number were going on from there to attend the JDC "Junction" young Jewish leadership program in Amsterdam.
And while we do not know what's in store for their future, we do know that these young people are now firm in their Jewish identities and can be counted on to participate in global Jewish life. So, as I highlighted in my last blog when I wrote about St. Petersburg's dynamic young leaders, we may have grave challenges today in Bulgaria and Hungary, but we also have two more shining examples here of Jewish promise and hope.
P.S.: The JDC Ambassadors' upcoming visit to Szarvas, Budapest, and Berlin will enable you to experience many of these programs for yourself—click here for details; and you can explore other JDC travel opportunities at JDC Entwine.
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